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GROVE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-24 published
HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, William " Bill"
Soldier, athlete, writer. Born August 11, 1930, in Toronto. Died February 21, in Langley, British Columbia, after a series of strokes, aged 76.
By Lyndon GROVE, Page L8
At Central Collegiate Institute in Moose Jaw, he wore jeans with "Jeanius" stencilled across the bottom. Later, he wore the dress uniform of an officer in Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and strode confidently into Toronto night clubs, regimental sword swinging at his side.
Hutch - which is what almost everyone called him - had come to Saskatchewan from Saint_John's College in Winnipeg. Bill's father had died in Europe in the First World War and his chic mother, Vera, had married big-hearted Art BROADFOOT, a prosperous owner of a Moose Jaw funeral home and ambulance service.
In high school, he was the BMOC (big man on campus) - coaching football, playing basketball, writing Teen Scene for the Times-Herald, and performing at school concerts.
Bill's goal was to be a college football coach, teaching history on the side. Ultimately, he achieved both in a roundabout way: He became a leader in British Columbia amateur football (he wore a Canadian Football League Builder's ring), and he taught history - military history - at the Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College in Kingston.
His military career came as a surprise to his Friends and, possibly, to him. At the University of British Columbia in the 1950s, he studied physical education and history.
To finance his tuition, he enrolled in the Regular Officers Training Plan. Then, after he completed his courses (including a catch-up in square dancing) he found the army was his true vocation. He went on to serve as platoon, company and battalion commander, with tours of duty across Canada, in Germany, at the Pentagon, and in Cyprus, where he commanded the Canadian contingent for the United Nations.
Bill also worked on state visits and military tattoos. He also found time for rugby as a player, referee and administrator.
His companion through most of this was Kay HUNTER, a spunky, athletic Doris Day look-alike he married in Moose Jaw. They had three children: Susan (an Anglican priest); Bill Jr. (an investment consultant), and Barbara Allyn (a children's songwriter).
Every marriage has peaks and valleys, and the Hutchinsons' was no exception. After some years apart, they reunited on the West Coast. Bill Jr. delighted in telling people, with feigned shock, "My mother and father are living together!" (Kay died of leukemia in 1986, a week after her 53rd birthday.)
Late in 2006, Bill suffered a stroke. And then another. And another. He gave away most of his 4,000 books and moved to a medium-care centre.
In praise of rugby, he wrote that it is "a game that teaches the values of dedication, perseverance, teamwork, initiative and respect for rules." So did he.
Lyndon GROVE is Bill's friend. He wrote this with help from the Rev. Susan HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON.

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GROVER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-09 published
DAVIS, Douglas▼ Donald▼
In his 86th year, peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 8, 2007. Beloved husband of 58 years to his cherished wife Joyce▼ (OSBORN.) Predeceased▼ by his dear daughter Lynn (DOELLE.) Cherished father of Donna and Michelle. Adored by his four grand_sons, Matthew POPOWICH, Dave▼ POPOWICH and Jen, Rob DOELLE and Paula, Rick DOELLE and Tessa, and new great-grandfather to little Griffin POPOWICH. Special▼ grandpa to Luke and Jake DOELLE. Doug▼ is dearly missed by his loving sister Dorothy WHELAN, brothers-in-law Ray OSBORN and Bill JOHNSTON, his nieces and nephews Dave and Nancy JOHNSTON, Linda▼ and Bob FRANCIS, Gloria and Dave JACKSON, Sandy and John GROVER, Cindy, Sharon, Tommy, Bonnie and Peter and their families in Quebec. Dear friend of members of the London Pioneer Club and the "Northern" Electric (Nortel) where he was employed for 33 years. Doug will be remembered for his volunteer work with local charities. Doug served his country during World War 2, as a Cpl. with the Quebec Sherbrooke Fusiliers (1940-1945). A brave and dedicated soldier, a family man filled with never-ending love; a storyteller, an inventor…an incredible human being who gave us his whole heart. Friends and family will be received at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East, London for visitation on Thursday, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 3: 00 p.m. with Rev. Michelle DOWN officiating. Reception to follow. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations gratefully accepted in memory of Doug, to the London Middlesex Community Care Access Centre.

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GROVER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-10 published
COURT, Joan Frances
Age 72 of Devon Street, Stratford passed away on Monday, January 08, 2007. She was born in London, Ontario daughter of the late Frank KENNY and the former Zita CASSIDY. Joan was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Predeceased by her husband Howard William COURT July 25, 1996. Loving mother of Ken COURT and wife Judy, Marie WENDLER and husband Mark, Gerry COURT and friend Bonnie GROVER, Laurie DROST and husband Dennis, John COURT and wife Heather. Dear grandma of Jeff COURT, Steve COURT and friend Stacey PARTRIDGE, Tyler COURT, Jeremy DROST, Eli, Zita and Zoe WENDLER, Melissa and Briann LAVERY. Also survived by her good friend Al GRANT and his family. Sister of Jean ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and husband Leonard. Also her Aunt Agnes FLANAGAN and family and sister-in-law Margaret ROTH and family. Besides her parents and her husband she was predeceased by a son Larry, a granddaughter Brandy, a great-grand_son Adam. There will be no funeral home visitation. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Stratford on Saturday, January 13 at 11 a.m. Rev. Father Dick BESTER will officiate. Interment will follow at Avondale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis through the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford N5A 5T7 519-271-7411.

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GROVER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-10 published
DAVIS, Douglas▲ Donald▲
In his 86th year, peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 8, 2007. Beloved husband of 58 years to his cherished wife Joyce▲ (OSBORN.) Predeceased▲ by his dear daughter Lynn (DOELLE.) Cherished father of Donna and Michelle. Adored by his four grand_sons, Matthew POPOWICH, Dave▲ POPOWICH and Jen, Rob DOELLE and Paula, Rick DOELLE and Tessa, and new great-grandfather to little Griffin POPOWICH. Special▲ grandpa to Luke and Jake DOELLE. Doug▲ is dearly missed by his loving sister Dorothy WHELAN, brothers-in-law Ray OSBORN and Bill JOHNSTON, his nieces and nephews Dave and Nancy JOHNSTON, Linda▲ and Bob FRANCIS, Gloria and Dave JACKSON, Sandy and John GROVER, Cindy, Sharon, Tommy, Bonnie and Peter and their families in Quebec. Dear friend of members of the London Pioneer Club and the "Northern" Electric (Nortel) where he was employed for 33 years. Doug will be remembered for his volunteer work with local charities. Doug served his country during World War 2, as a Cpl. with the Quebec Sherbrooke Fusiliers (1940-1945). A brave and dedicated soldier, a family man filled with never-ending love; a storyteller, an inventor…an incredible human being who gave us his whole heart. Friends and family will be received at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East, London. Visitation to be held on Thursday, from 7-9 p.m. and Friday January 12th from 2: 00-3:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 3: 00 p.m. with Rev. Michelle DOWN officiating. Reception to follow. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations gratefully accepted in memory of Doug, to the Community Care Access Centre London/ Middlesex.

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GROVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-06 published
JEFFERS, Adair
Died peacefully at Saint Michael's Hospital, Toronto on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the age of 92. Sadly missed by her sisters Ione GROVER and Ethelwyn (Babs) SCOTT; nieces and nephews Paula GROVER, Eric GROVER, Dorothy ROBINSON, Nancy SCOTT- LANGILLE, Peter SCOTT, Paul SCOTT and great-nieces and great-nephews Andrea, Veronica and Michael ROBINSON, Scott LANGILLE, Madeline and Samantha GROVER. A service will be held on Wednesday, November 7th at 2 o'clock in St. Andrew's United Church, 117 Bloor Street East. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew's Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com

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GROVES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-08 published
GERRIE, Helen Reta (née SMITH)
Peacefully at Woodingford Lodge on Saturday January 6, 2007. Helen Reta GERRIE (née SMITH) of Woodstock in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late George GERRIE. Dear mother of Ross GERRIE and his wife Linda of Woodstock. Loving grandmother of Chad GERRIE who was the apple of her eye and step-grandchildren Joseph, Laurie and Zack PIMENTEL. Dear sister of Vera GROVES and her husband Ivan of Woodstock. Also survived by her sisters-in-law Jean SMITH and Jean GERRIE as well as her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Margaret SMITH, brother Ross SMITH and son Wayne GERRIE. Friends may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Avenue, Woodstock (519-539-0004) on Tuesday after 10: 00 a.m. where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Judy CAMPBELL officiating. Interment later in the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery. Contributions to the Woodstock General Hospital, Victorian Order of Nurses Sakura House or the charity of choice would be appreciated. The family extends its heartfelt thanks to Doctor VU and the staff of Woodingford Lodge, especially the Pinecrest Unit care givers for their constant love and care of Helen. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com
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GROVES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-13 published
ALLEN, Lillian Gladys (née GROVES)
Of Saint Thomas, on Thursday, January 11, 2007, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank ALLEN (1980) and dearly loved mother of Kathy POWERS (Gary,) Thomas ALLEN (Carol,) David ALLEN (Barb) and Karen PETERS, all of Saint Thomas. Dear sister of Helen HARRIS (Don) of Toledo, Ohio and the late Harold GROVES. Sadly missed by 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Lillian was born in Saint Thomas on October 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (SHELTON) GROVES. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be held Monday at 1: 00 p.m. Interment to follow in Elmdale Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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GROVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-21 published
MILLER, Mary (née MUNRO)
Mary MILLER died peacefully in her sleep in London, Ontario, on July 10, 2007, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Dave, her husband of 57 years, was at her side. Mary was born on April 26, 1925, the fourth daughter of Scottish immigrants Jack and Dorothy MUNRO. Her parents, sisters Agnes, Jean and Dorothy and brother-in-law Donald FERGUSON all predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter Beth and her partner John MacLEOD, her daughter Katherine and her husband Reg GATENBY, her son John and his wife Deb MILLER, three grand_sons - David GROVES, Evan MILLER and Graeme MILLER, her brother-in-law Bernard O'CONNELL, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families and many devoted Friends. We will miss her greatly. Mary grew up in Montreal. After completing high school and working for the Royal Bank of Canada there, she studied nursing at the Montreal General Hospital. She married Dave after her graduation and moved with him to Ottawa and and then to London, Ontario, where they made their home for over fifty years. Although Mary will be cremated and interred in a private ceremony, we will hold a gathering for family and Friends later this summer in her memory. We will publish the details of Mary's memorial once our plans have been finalized. We would like to thank Doctor Archie GRACE, Doctor Bill McKEOUGH and 'Mary's Angels', the remarkable staff of the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital, for their kindness, compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Women's Community House, 101 Wellington Road, London, Ontario N6C 4M7.

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GROVES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-30 published
BELWAY, The Reverend Donald Franklin
Priest of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto
(June 17, 1923-August 28, 2007)
Died at his residence, Hazleton Place. Dear brother of Fr. Murray BELWAY and the late Mary GROVES. Beloved " Pops" to Frank, Sorcha, Joshua and Nigel HOLMES.
Fr. BELWAY was ordained deacon in St. George's Cathedral, Kingston on February 24, 1952 and priested at Saint_James' Church Vancouver on the same day in 1953. He served as a faithful pastor at Saint_James' Vancouver (Assistant 1952-1953); All Saints' Agassiz (Vicar 1955-1959) St. Bartholomew's Toronto (Rector 1959-1977), Grace Church Markham (Associate 1977-1979), St. George's Grafton and Trinity Church Colborne (Incumbent 1979-1988) and St. Leonard's Toronto (Associate 1988-1993). In retirement he was a devoted member and occasional presiding celebrant at the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Toronto.
Scores of people across the country were blessed by knowing Fr. BELWAY. God bestowed many gifts upon him, not least the gift of Friendship.
The Bishop of Toronto will preside at the Funeral Mass at the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene (Ulster and Manning Streets, Toronto) on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 10: 00 a.m. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Second Century Fund of the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, 477 Manning Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2V8 would be appreciated.
May he rest in peace and rise with Christ in glory.

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GROWEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-05 published
SVENNINGSON, Daphne May (née HODGSON)
Born in Montreal March 14, 1927, died peacefully in Toronto, December 1, 2007. Beloved mother of Deborah FROSST- MCINNES/MCINNIS (Robert,) Margot SVENNINGSON and Sally SVENNINGSON, and adored grandmother of Captain John A.H. EVANS, Catherine M.M. EVANS- GROWEN, Great Granny D. to Leif, Alec and Duncan. As per Daphne's wishes, there will be no service. If desired, donations in Daphne's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, online at www.diabetes.ca or by mail c/o D. Masraff, 805 - 4 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1B6.

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