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MARKS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-05 published
MARKS, Steven C. (January 21, 1947-September 05, 2004)
I will cherish all the Friendship, I was so fortunate to find All the love and all the laughter, in the place I leave behind. All these good things will go with me. And my light will shine forever, in the next place that I go. I miss you, Steven… Gary

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MARLAND o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-06 published
FORSYTH, Nancy▼ (née LAWSON)
Died peacefully in her 70th year, on Thursday October 4, 2007 at her home in Southampton. She was in the presence of family and dear Friends. Her love of life and her laughter will forever inspire her husband Robert, her four children, Jane (Robert MARLAND,) Anne (Peter FARRELL), John (Kathryn), and Jill (Matthew WEICHEL). She loved and is loved by her 12 grandchildren, Kate, Annie and Molly MARLAND; Peter, Robert, Bridget and Caroline FARRELL; Thomas and William FORSYTH; and Sam, Harry and Hugh WEICHEL. Nancy▼ is survived by her brother Peter (Sharon), her nieces and nephews and her mother-in-law Marguerite FORSYTH. Predeceased▼ by her father and mother, Malcolm LAWSON and Dorothy DEVER, and her sister Beverly Lawson CARTER. Respects▼ may be offered on Thursday October 11, 2007 at the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service of Remembrance and Celebration of Life will be held at the Southampton United Church, on Friday October 12, 2007 at 2 p.m. followed by a reception at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre. The family request that in lieu of floral tributes, donations be made in Nancy's honour to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Charity of your choice. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.eaglesonfuneralhome.com “tho'she be wee, she be mighty” “Your light burned out today, but you taught us all how to shine.” - Peter FARRELL jr.

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MARLAND o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-06 published
FORSYTH, Nancy▲ (née LAWSON)
Died peacefully in her 70th year, on Thursday October 4, 2007 at her home in Southampton. She was in the presence of family and dear Friends. Her love of life and her laughter will forever inspire her husband Robert, her four children, Jane (Robert MARLAND,) Anne (Peter FARRELL), John (Kathryn), and Jill (Matthew WEICHEL). She loved and is loved by her 12 grandchildren, Kate, Annie and Molly MARLAND; Peter, Robert, Bridget and Caroline FARRELL; Thomas and William FORSYTH; and Sam, Harry and Hugh WEICHEL. Nancy▲ is survived by her brother Peter (Sharon), her nieces and nephews and her mother-in-law Marguerite FORSYTH. Predeceased▲ by her father and mother, Malcolm LAWSON and Dorothy DEVER, and her sister Beverly Lawson CARTER. Respects▲ may be offered on Thursday October 11, 2007 at the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service of Remembrance and Celebration of Life will be held at the Southampton United Church, on Friday October 12, 2007 at 2 p.m. followed by a reception at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre. The family request that in lieu of floral tributes, donations be made in Nancy's honour to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Charity of your choice. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.eaglesonfuneralhome.com 'tho'she be wee, she be mighty' 'Your light burned out today, but you taught us all how to shine.' - Peter FARRELL Jr.

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MARLATT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-01 published
BYRNE, Gladys G. (MARLATT)
At Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, December 29, 2006. Gladys G. (MARLATT) Byrne of London. Dear daughter of the late Roy and Effie MARLATT. Predeceased by her brother John Scott MARLATT. Dear sister-in-law of Oril MARLATT and Robert and Barbara BYRNE. Dear aunt of Lynn ROSE, Jill and Mike CAVANAUGH, Esther and George COKER, Martha and Doug LAWSON, Angela THOMAN and Laura BYRNE. Also loved by her many great-nieces and great-nephews. Gladys was an Optometrist and practiced in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Sarnia and London. She was a life member of the College of Optometry of the University of Waterloo and retired in 1975. She loved to travel and enjoyed long trips abroad. Friends will be received by the#1 hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery and Holy Family Mausoleum, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London N6A 3A1 or the Memorial Fund of Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario N6C 3Z1. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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MARLATT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-21 published
WHIPPS, Charles Bernard
Passed away peacefully and with great dignity on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 after a brief battle with cancer. Chuck was born December 14, 1930 in San Bernardino, California. He made his way to Canada in 1950 where he played for Toronto Balmy Beach Football team (Ontario Rugby Football Union champs in 1950) and made Canada his home after retiring from the U.S. Army in 1954. He worked in the tool business in Canada and the U.S., owning Strongridge Limited until 1996 and was a valued member of W.W. Sales right up until his death. Chuck will be remembered for his love of family and Friends, his laughter, his gift of storytelling and his passion for golf.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Maria; mother Betty WHIPPS sister Marcia BELL; brother George E. (Polly) WHIPPS; children: Georgia (Glenn) WIOR; Catherine (James) REID; Charles (Lorrie) WHIPPS; Suzanne (Desmond) O'CALLAGHAN and Danielle (Peter) WATERS stepchildren: Christina (Steve) RAMSEY; Pedro (Darlene) AMARO Paul (Vi) AMARO; grandchildren: PVC Michael WIOR, Robyn (Mark) Reid SPENCER, Caitlin, Daniel and Jared REID; Ben and Chelsea WHIPPS; Conor, Sean and Kathleen O'CALLAGHAN; Shane and Shelby WATERS; Sean and Kyle RAMSEY; Jared AMARO and Michael AMARO. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and Marguerite MARLATT, the mother of his 5 children.
At Chuck's request, his remains have been cremated. Please join us for a celebration of his life to be held on Sunday, June 24, 2007 from 1 p.m. to 4: 30 p.m. at The Brampton Golf Club (Maple Room) located at 7700 Kennedy Road South in Brampton. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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MARLEAU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-12 published
MENON, Amy
Suddenly on September 10, 2007 in Montreal. Amy passed away at the age of 38. Loving wife of Hubert MARLEAU. Beloved daughter of Peter S. MENON of Singapore and the late Adeline Chu-Chiu PING. Cherished sister of Anita (Dermuid MURPHY) of Dublin and Shirin MENON of Singapore. Amy was an elegant woman, a cherished and considerate friend, and above all a beloved and supportive wife. We will remember her for her deep passion for writing, human empathy and active involvement in community life and various charitable projects such as Lissadell Ladies Club, The Centaur Theater and the Montreal Neurological Institute Library. She was a truly unique and interesting woman. One thing is for certain, her presence was enveloping, for no matter how much time one had with her, it never seemed to be enough. Her kindness, generosity and unconditional love will be deeply missed. Visitation at the Kane and Fetterly Funeral Home, 5301 Decarie Blvd., (corner Isabella) Montreal on Thursday September 13 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Basilica, 460 René-Lévesque West on Friday, September 14 at 2: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Montreal Neurological Institute Library Fund, 3801 University, Montreal, Québec H3A 2B4 would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to www.kanefetterly.com

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MARMOREO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-01 published
FUCHS, Doctor Helmuth (1929-2007)
It is with great sadness that the family of Helmuth FUCHS announces his passing on August 27, 2007 after a long illness. Helmuth died peacefully in Wiarton, Ontario with his wife Mercedes Chacin de FUCHS at his side. He will be sorely missed by his sons Christian and Mathias, his adopted sons and daughters Mariano CONSENS, Chris PRODANOS, Veronica TRUJILLO and Flavia CONSENS, his grandchildren Marie-Andrea, Sebastien, Alex, Clemmy, Nicole, Micaela, Marina and Nicolas, his sister Gerda (Bauer) and brother Hans Peter and also by his innumerable Friends and colleagues in every corner of the world. Helmuth is predeceased by his parents Margerette (POSS) and Johann and his siter Rose-Marie. Helmuth was born in Vienna, Austria on February 6, 1929. A man of many talents, he became a renowned and distinguished ethnologist, museum professional and educator. In 1956 he received his PhD in Ethnology and Archaeology from the University of Vienna, with a focus on indigenous cultures of Latin America. One year later, in 1957, the President of Austria presented him with that country's most prestigious scholarly award, the Theodor Korner Prize. Soon after, he became Curator of Ethnology in the Museum of Natural Science in Caracus, Venezuela and served as that institution's Chief of the Ethnology and Archaeology Departments from 1962 to 1967. During his last three years in Caracus, he dedicated half of his time to serving as visiting professor at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. In 1967 Helmuth was asked to join the staff of the Royal Ontario Museum as Curator in the Ethnology Department. Here he continued his valuable field research on Indian tribes of northern South America, contributing greatly to the collection of artifacts and publications of the Royal Ontario Museum. From 1975 to 1980 he served as Curator-in-Charge of the Ethnology Department with tremendous energy and dedication. In the period that followed, up to his retirement from the museum in 1994, Helmuth FUCHS acted as a guest professor in some ten universities in Mexico, Peru, Germany, Austria, Canada and U.S.A. He served on important committees, including two terms on the Executive Board of the United Nations (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) International Committee on Ethnology Museums. After his retirement he continued his museum work with Canadian Executive Service Overseas donating his considerable skills, experience and knowledge to various institutions and agencies throughout the world. Helmuth passed his last years at his beloved retreat at Colpoy's Bay. He took great pleasure tending his garden and feeding the birds that found their way to his sanctuary; he found peace in listening to their songs and to the sounds of the water nearby. He loved to behold the fabulous view from his special lookout spot at the kitchen table. And, perhaps most of all, he treasured the time he was able to spend with all of his grandchildren - just as they delighted in their time with him. In addition to his prodigious professional achievements, Helmuth was also a man of rare musical sensitivity and talent; had he not chosen the career that he did, he might well have become an accomplished concert pianist. He always shared his love of music with those around him and entertained and delighted us all with his magnificent performances and shared with us his collection of musical instruments and music from all over the world. The family wishes to express special thanks to Doctor Jean MARMOREO and Doctor Maia NOSENKIS and to the staff of the Wiarton Hospital, as well as the staff at CarePartners and Community Care Access Centre. The family also expresses their special gratitude to Doctor Eric BARKER who attended Helmuth with utmost compassion and dedication not only during the last eight months but during the last moments of his life. We owe you all a debt of gratitude for the care and comfort you gave to him. In accordance with Helmuth's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation or service. There will be a memorial gathering at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the George Funeral Home, Wiarton, Ontario. Donations made to the Wiarton Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com or Friends_Of_Helmuth_Fuchs@comcast.net

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MAROLA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-06 published
NATALE, Venanzio
'It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.'
Passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Tuesday September 4, 2007 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Cherished and much loved father of Rosina and her husband Silvano MAROLA, Rita and her husband Tony BARBATI, Luciano (Lou) and his wife Cheri and Agostino and his wife Orsolina. Loving Nonno of Mario and Cynthia, Rob and Erin, Peter, David Paul, Nida and Giovanni, Luana and Aldo, Tony, Michael, Nicholas, Vince and Rosina and great-grandchildren, including Christina, Martina, Anthony, Olivia, Marisa and Cesidio. He will be sadly missed by his extended loving family and Friends. On behalf of the family we wish to extend our deepest gratitude to Doctor PONTARINI, for his years of care, nurses, doctors and staff of the Trillium Health Centre - Stroke Unit and Intensive Care Unit for their compassion. Also special thanks to Elizabeth and William of Spectrum Health Care; and to Rose JACOBO for her wonderful care of Papa while he was at home. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth Way) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2340 Hurontario Street, Mississauga on Saturday September 8, 2007 at 9: 30 a.m. Interment Glen Oaks Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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MAROON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-29 published
McARTHUR, Julie Elizabeth
Suddenly at home on Thursday October 25, 2007. Beloved daughter of Leo and Helen, loving sister of Blair (Brenda) and Shawneen (Alvin) and dear friend of Cam WALTERS and his family. Dear Aunt of Rachael, Dylan and Connor, niece of Joe MAROON, Louise Roe, Theresa May, John McARTHUR and the late Betsy MAROON. Granddaughter of the late Betty and Joe MAROON (Windsor) and Mary and Archie McARTHUR (Owen Sound.) Also survived by her family, Friends, cousins and all relatives and will be remembered dearly by her co-workers at Miller Paving Limited and Miller Waste Systems. Friends may call at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday October 30, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 21 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill. Cremation. In Julie's memory donations to the York Region United Way, Yellow Brick House or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Please visit the Miller Group website www.millergroup.ca, to leave a personal message and tribute and enjoy some remembrances of Julie (Jubes).
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One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times is his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you the most you would leave me. The Lord replied, My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During those times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was that I carried you.

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MARQUEZ o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-06 published
LEGRIS, Joseph Antoine " Tony," Q.C., B.A., LL.B, B.A.Sc. (P.Eng.)
Peacefully in his sleep, at home in Toronto, Joseph Antoine "Tony" LEGRIS in his 89th year. Tony was the devoted husband of Nan Ecclestone LEGRIS for 61 years, who died unexpectedly this past June. Loving father of Paul (Pierrette) of Toronto; Robert (Cheryl) of Calgary; Anne Legris ANDERSON of Toronto; and Rosemary Legris MacKENZIE (Gavin) of Markham. Loving "Grandpa Tony" of Eric and Chris CLIFFORD, Ashley Legris HOBSON (Ryan), Tom LEGRIS, Charlotte, Travis and Brooke MacKENZIE. Great "Grandpa Tony" of Jax HOBSON. He leaves his brothers Ernest LEGRIS (Carol) of Cleveland, Ohio and George LEGRIS of Saint_John, New Brunswick. Tony was predeceased by his sisters Lucille PELLETIER and Marguerite MARQUEZ. He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews, whose frequent visits he always thoroughly enjoyed. Tony was the eldest child of Elizabeth Smith LEGRIS and the Honourable Joseph Antoine LEGRIS, and was born in Haileybury, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Ottawa at age 18 and thereafter from Osgoode Hall Law School. Engineering followed at the University of Toronto. He was the managing partner of the patent and trade mark firm of Ridout and Maybee in Toronto for almost 35 years, until his retirement due to illness. He enjoyed many years at his cottage in Muskoka with his family and especially enjoyed water skiing and boating. Tony was cared for tirelessly and with great kindness in the last two years by his wonderful caregiver Rhona RUBIANES. More recently, Rhona's sister, Ria joined her in Tony's excellent care. Our family is deeply indebted to them both. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., on Sunday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church, 122 Rathburn Rd. (at Kipling) on Monday, January 8th at 10 a.m. Interment in Bracebridge in the spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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MARQUIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-02 published
Triple slaying at upscale condo baffles police
Bodies of retired Ottawa judge, wife and neighbour found bound and gagged on 10th floor
By Daniel LEBLANC with a report from Canadian Press, Page A5
Ottawa -- Ottawa Police were searching yesterday for suspects, and a motive, in the slayings of a retired judge, his wife and a female neighbour on the 10th floor of an exclusive condominium tower.
"At this time, we cannot say if this was a random act or a targeted act. We don't know," Staff Sergeant Monique PERRAS of the Ottawa police told reporters yesterday, a day after the three bodies were found in the high-security Riviera condo complex near the Rideau River.
The victims were identified as former chief justice of the Tax Court Alban GARON, 77, his 70-year-old wife, Raymonde, and their neighbour, Marie-Claire BENISKOS.
Police did not say how the three died. But according to one neighbour, their bodies were found bound and gagged, apparently stabbed to death, and there was no sign of a forced entry.
"It's appalling, it's just inconceivable," said neighbour Andrée LEMIEUX- MARQUIS, who spent part of the weekend with the man who discovered the bodies.
According to Ms. LEMIEUX- MARQUIS, they were found Saturday morning by Ms. GARON's brother, Jean-Pierre LURETTE, who had not heard from the GARONs for a few days. Mr. LURETTE also lives in one of the three Riviera towers, at 1510 Riverside Dr.
"They were discovered lying on the floor, their faces down, all bloodied," Ms. LEMIEUX- MARQUIS said.
The luxurious, quiet condo towers - home to diplomats, judges and hockey players - has several security features.
There is a security guard at the gate and the complex is studded with cameras. The towers are surrounded by a spiked fence that stands about 1½ metres high.
"You don't get in there unless you know somebody," said Robert DUFAULT, who has lived in the Riviera for 15 years.
Staff Sgt. PERRAS said the three bodies were sent to Toronto for autopsies.
"At this point, we have no additional information in regards to the triple homicide. We have no suspects," she said.
"The major crimes investigators have no information as to the motive of the crime."
However, police hoped that the building's security cameras captured information. "If there are such tapes, they will be seized to help in this investigation," Staff Sgt. PERRAS said.
Mr. GARON became a judge in 1988 and retired in November, 2004, after spending four years at the helm of the Tax Court, which enforces the Income Tax Act among other laws.
Before that, he taught at the University of Ottawa law school part time and worked at Justice Canada, where he rose to the rank of associate deputy minister in the 1980s.
"He was mentally agile and physically fit," Federal Court of Appeal Judge J. Edgar SEXTON told an Ottawa newspaper.
"He told me he was playing golf and enjoying his retirement."
A police officer was stationed all weekend at the Riviera's entrance, checking identification of drivers entering the grounds.
Police took over a condo unit in the building to conduct its investigation. Police officers were also active outside the condo yesterday, at one point supervising a tow truck removing a car from the parking lot.
Staff Sgt. PERRAS said police were working with few details and asked anyone with information to come forward.

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MARR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-14 published
MacLELLAN, Robert " Bob" Bernard
November 12, 2007, age 65, at home with family. Only child of the late Raymond "Buster" and Evelyn (née MARR.) Bobbie is survived by his wife of 43 years, Beverley Ann (née SMITH;) children Sheri JONES (Wayne O'CONNOR), Doctor Jennifer MacLELLAN (Stephen FORD) and Matthew MacLELLAN (Dr. Dawn MacLELLAN;) and grandchildren Lavinia FORD, Asa FORD and Edie FORD. Born and lived in Truro, Nova Scotia with strong family ties to Bass River, Nova Scotia. Graduate of Acadia University and Dalhousie Law School, where he later lectured Corporate Finance, Business Law and Advanced Income Tax. Law Clerk to Chief Justice Wells of the High Court of Justice (Ontario); articled and practiced with Blake, Cassels and Graydon; Partner with Burchell MacDougall, Truro. Chair of the Nova Scotia Securities Commission from its creation in 1987 to 2002, where he was responsible for policies and procedures that govern the Commission. Public Director of the Mutual Funds Dealers Association since 2003. In earlier years he was a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants / Canadian Bankers Association Joint Committee on Taxation from 1985 to 1992; member of the federal Minister of Finance Advisory Group on 1987 Tax Reform; member of the Venture Corporations Board of Nova Scotia from 1986 to 1987; and Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation from 1988 to 1991. Bob authored multiple publications on and was recognized by national professional evaluation publications as an expert in taxation, estates and trust, and securities law. Bob was a lifetime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Truro. He was a proud member of the Truro Branch of Rotary International since 1976, served as President in 1991-92, acted as Director of Community Service and Club Service, and received the Paul Harris Fellowship in 1999 in recognition of his support to the Rotary Foundation. He was also a director of the Ship's Company Theatre in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia and an active supporter of other charities and foundations in Northern Nova Scotia. Bob took great pleasure in spending time with Friends and family in Lower Economy, Nova Scotia where he enjoyed the landscape, serenity and memories. The family will receive Friends at the Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro, 902-895-5587, on Thursday, November 15 from 6: 30-9:00 p.m. A service will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 295 Young Street, Truro, on Friday, November 16 at 2: 00 p.m. No flowers by request of family. On line condolences may be sent to our website at www.colchestercommunity.com

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MARRIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-10 published
KELLY, Theresa (née RYAN)
Passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2007. Bobcaygeon Correspondent for the (Lindsay) Daily Post and the Peterborough Examiner (1993), Freelance bookkeeper and employee of East End Taxi Brokerage, Toronto. Spouse of Bill BAIRD and the late Gerard KELLY. Mother of Michael HARPER (Tracy), Toronto; Kelly VAN DEN BREKEL (Nick), Scarborough; Patricia KELLY- RUIZ (Miguel), Oak Ridges; Sam HARPER (Cathy BASQUE,) Pickering; and Allison DUNCAN (Hugh), Toronto. Grandmother of Johnathan MARRIN, Madeleine RUIZ, Matthew HARPER, Theresa VAN DEN BREKEL, Anne Marie HARPER, Clara RUIZ, Hannah DUNCAN and Jillian DUNCAN. Mother-in-law of Mary Kim Marrin HARPER. Sister of Patrick RYAN (Mary), Rita CHINNERY (Wally,) Tom RYAN (Lillian) and Jane WRIGHT (late Orville.) Predeceased by siblings Arthur RYAN (Lorna,) Dorothy RENFER and James RYAN (Marika). Member of Bobcaygeon Choristers, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #239, Aqua Fitness at the Forbert Memorial Pool, Red Hat Society, Vintage Wheels Touring Club and volunteer with Community Care. The family will receive Friends at Monk Funeral Home, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon, Ontario 866-393-0063 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 11 a.m. In memory of Theresa, donations to "Sleeping Children Around the World" would be appreciated. Messages of condolence and donations may be placed at www.monkfuneralhome.com

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MARRIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-25 published
GRASSBY, Robert Leigh, P.Eng. (1920-2007)
Peacefully at Saint Mary's Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007. Husband of the late Joan O'HARA and Florence WALSH. Dear father of Leigh, Janet (Pierre CHOLETTE,) Robert (Lynn SWEENEY), John (Rhonda HAMEL- SMITH), Brian (Joanna BENNETT) and Elizabeth (Mike STEFAN.) Grandfather of Timothy, Shaughn and Katie McAULIFFE, Eric (Joanna MacLEOD,) Jennifer and Emily CHOLETTE, Ryan and Robyn GRASSBY, Andrew, Jamie and Alex (Fritzy) GRASSBY, Maggie and Robbie Hamel-Smith GRASSBY, Riley and Samantha STEFAN. son of the late Arthur GRASSBY and Amelia MARRIN of Winnipeg. Predeceased by his brothers, Gerald, Edward, Hugh, Kenneth, Richard and his three sisters Louise, Marguerite and Joyce. Survived by his brother James of Sudbury. Robert was President and Chief Executive Officer of Montreal Locomotive Works, V.P. of Dominion Bridge and Plant Engineer and Manager of research and development for Robert Mitchell Co. He was also President and board member of Saint Mary's Hospital, V.P. and director of Engineer's Club, board member of Hermitage Club, Honorary member of The Royal Montreal Golf Club and board member of Concordia University. During the war years he served in Northwest Europe, Italy and United Kingdom as a lieutenant, captain and acting major. He was a strong, loving, interested father and grandfather who leaves behind a supportive loving family who hope to follow his lead. Visitation at the Kane and Fetterly Funeral Home, 5301 Decarie Blvd., Montreal, Québec (corner Isabella) on Friday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Edmund of Canterbury Church (corner St. Charles and Beaconsfield), Beaconsfield, on Saturday, October 27 at 2: 00 p.m. If desired, donations may be made in his memory to the Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation, 3830 Lacombe Ave., Montreal, H3T 1M5. Condolences may be received at www.kanefetterly.com

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MARRIOTT o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-20 published
CURRIE, Robert Donald
(February 17, 1932-December 19, 2007)
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Bob CURRIE of Port Elgin after a courageous and valiant battle against cancer on December 19, at the age of 75. Bob will be dearly missed by his sister Esther and her husband Richard WOLFE of Horseshoe Valley and his three nephews, Christopher and Leila WOLFE of London, England, Jeffrey WOLFE of Horseshoe Valley and Richard and Rhonda WOLFE of Richmond Hill. A void will be left in the hearts of Bob's greatnephews Matthew and Cameron along with greatniece Jillian WOLFE of Richmond Hill. Bob was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Jennie CURRIE of Port Elgin. The family will receive Friends at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin on Friday, Dec.21st from 2 p.m. until the time of the service in the chapel at 3 p.m. Interment will be the Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin. Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The family would like to express a very special thanks to Doctor Michael MARRIOTT who provided great care and comfort to Bob. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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MARRIOTT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-02 published
In a famous role, the spy didn't love her
James Bond's flirtatious foil grew up in Ontario; she returned and penned tabloid columns, writes Sandra MARTIN
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S8
Gutsy, impetuous and adventurous, Lois MAXWELL ran away from home as a teenager to become an actress and became famous as Miss Moneypenny, M's flirtatious secretary in the James Bond films. Although she appeared in 14 Bond films, she had a tough life, supporting two young children after her husband died prematurely of heart disease. Writing a weekly newspaper column in Toronto and starting a company to build crowd-control barriers were just two of her schemes.
Lois Ruth HOOKER was born on February 14, 1927, in Kitchener, Ontario For the rest of her life, she loved to throw people off balance with her name, introducing herself by saying, "I'm a hooker." Her father was a school teacher and her mother a nurse she once described her family as religious and temperate while she was scrawny, freckled and saucy and sulky. When she was a child, the Hookers moved to Toronto. Lois attended John Wanless Public School and then Lawrence Park Collegiate.
Lively, rebellious and game for anything, she was much more interested in performing on stage than sitting in a classroom solving algebra equations. She played parts in radio dramas under the name Robin WELLS, at least partly so that her parents wouldn't find out. After winning a part in Maurice Maeterlinck's play The Blue Bird at Hart House, she was determined to become an actress. However, an oft-told story has her running away from home in 1942 to join the Canadian army. She would have been 15.
"Teenagers in those days were terrified that the war would end before they could get into it," explained journalist Peter WORTHINGTON, a friend and former newspaper colleague. There's another version of the story, which Ms. MAXWELL told when she began writing a weekly column in The Toronto Sun in 1979: She skipped school in 1943 to audition for the army's entertainment corps, earned a place and then went to England with the show, where she sang and danced and (according to some reports) often appeared on a bill with comedians Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster.
Seven months later, army officials discovered she was underage and prepared to send her home. Undeterred, she knocked on the doors of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she persuaded officials to name her "the first winner of the Lady Louis Mountbatten Scholarship," according to an account she wrote in The Sun. At Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, her favourite classmate was Roger Moore - she once played his uncle, complete with red beard, in a performance of Shakespeare's Henry V. After leaving Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she found small parts in plays and films and was "discovered" by Canadian-born film mogul Jack Warner, who put her under contract and sent her to Hollywood. Her first major role was as a schoolteacher in That Hagen Girl (1947), starring Ronald Reagan and Shirley Temple. She was so impressive that she won a Golden Globe as "best newcomer." Two years later, Life magazine included her and Marilyn Monroe in a photo spread of eight starlets.
She never made the Hollywood big time and after appearing in two forgotten Warner Brothers films, The Big Punch and The Decision of Christopher Blake, she went to Italy with friend Geraldine Brooks. Ms. MAXWELL lived in Rome for five years, making British and Italian films.
During this time, she met British television executive Peter Churchill MARRIOTT - "a handsome sardonic stranger," as she later described him. They married in 1957 and moved to London, where they had two children: daughter Melinda in 1958 and son Christian in 1959.
In 1962, Mr. MARRIOTT collapsed with a serious heart condition and Ms. MAXWELL was forced to seek film work to support the family. That year, she was given a small part as a nurse in Stanley Kubrick's Lolita and the role of Ms. Moneypenny in Doctor No, the first Bond film. Apparently, director Terrence Young, who had once turned her down for a role because she looked like she "smelled of soap," offered her the part of either Moneypenny or Bond's girlfriend, Sylvia Trench. Ms. MAXWELL was squeamish about playing sex scenes, so she chose the part of the chaste secretary to the head of MI6. She supplied her own clothes and was guaranteed two days' work at what was then the daily rate of £100. At the wrap party at the end of filming, she met Ian Fleming, the creator of the James Bond books. "I visualized Moneypenny as a tall, elegant woman with the most kissable lips in the world," Ms. MAXWELL remembered him saying. "You, my dear, are perfect."
As Moneypenny, she created a character who was cheeky and flirtatious but also knowing and impervious to the seductive prowess of a series of Bonds, including Sean Connery and her old Royal Academy of Dramatic Art pal Roger Moore. Her last Bond film was A View to a Kill in 1985. She asked producer Cubby Broccoli if he would kill off her character, but he recast it instead. Miss Moneypenny was subsequently played by Caroline Bliss and Samantha Bond.
Ms. MAXWELL, who always had ambitions beyond her secretarial character, set her sights on M, but that part was out of bounds as an equal opportunity role until Judy Dench laid claim to the position.
"She was always fun and she was wonderful to be with and was always perfect casting," Mr. Moore told the British Broadcasting Corp.'s Radio 5 Live on the weekend. "… It was a great pity that after I moved out of Bond, they didn't take her on to continue in the Timothy Dalton films. I think it was a great disappointment to her that she had not been promoted to play M. She would have been a wonderful M."
The good part about playing Miss Moneypenny was that she was so identified with the role that she became a recognizable part of popular culture. The bad part, of course, was that she was so typecast as the smouldering secretary that it became hard to win other major roles.
After Ms. MAXWELL's husband died in 1973, she returned to Canada to film a television series, Adventures in Rainbow Country. She bought a property in cottage country and a bungalow in Fort Erie, Ontario, settled down with her young children and established a company called Great Barrier Industries, which manufactured crowd-control stands. She eventually opened a British subsidiary and planned to market her barriers in Europe.
In the late 1970s, she proposed writing a column for The Toronto Sun to editor Peter WORTHINGTON and publisher Donald Creighton. They took her for a boozy lunch at Winston's, according to Mr. WORTHINGTON, and long before the coffee was served, they had a deal. She wrote her chatty, gossipy, opinionated weekly column, called "Moneypenny," for almost a dozen years.
After Kim Campbell's Progressive Conservatives went down to an ignominious defeat in the 1993 federal election, Ms. MAXWELL confided that she had declined an invitation to run. "Kim Campbell's handlers threw her to the slavering wolves," she said. "She is a gutsy, bright strong woman who didn't deserve the treatment she received from her party."
As for Ms. MAXWELL, she had her own problems in the newsroom at The Sun, according to Mr. WORTHINGTON. " There was a certain resentment that she was a celebrity getting into the column business," he said. "She was also one of the better-read people and that was a problem, too."
Her final column appeared April 23, 1994. By then, her daughter, Melinda, the married mother of a small child, was living near the market town of Frome in Somerset, England. Ms. MAXWELL decided to join them, planning to live every day, "with gusto!"
Her last film was The Fourth Angel (2001) with Jeremy Irons. The same year, she underwent surgery for colorectal cancer and then moved to Perth, Australia, where her son, Christian, and his wife had settled.
Lois Ruth MAXWELL was born in Kitchener, Ontario, on February 14, 1927. She died of cancer in Fremantle Hospital in Perth, Australia, on September 29, 2007. She was 80. Ms. MAXWELL is survived by her daughter and son and extended family.

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MARROCCO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-15 published
MARROCCO, Emeline (1916-2007)
Peacefully, following a brief illness, Emeline died at her home on Thursday, December 13th, with her family by her side. Predeceased in December 1995 by her husband Alfred, Emeline was a devoted mother to son Frank and daughter-in-law, Mimi, and beloved grandmother of Emily (Michael CONDOYANNIS,) Angela (Marc BARSANTI) and Ted (Margaret THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON.) She doted on great-grandchildren Matthew and Lucas CONDOYANNIS and Nicole BARSANTI. Born in Sudbury, the fourth of nine children, Emeline was predeceased by her sister Jean and brothers Sam, John, Michael, Elias and Sodie. She leaves her dear younger sister and very close friend, Marion MIHALEK (Lou) in Toronto and brother Albert MENSOUR (Julie) in Montreal. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Rose DALEY and to the caring staff at her retirement home at 921 Millwood. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, December 17th. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Saint Anselms Church, 1 MacNaughton Road at Millwood Avenue at 10: 30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18th. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hope for Children's Foundation (Catholic Children's Aid Society) 26 Maitland Street, Toronto, M4Y 1C6, or to the University of Saint Michael's College or to a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com

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MARROTTE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-16 published
MARROTTE, Gordon L., P.Eng.
With great sadness the family of Gordon wish to notify Friends, neighbors, and associates of his passing on June 4, 2007. Predeceased by his loving wife Lois, brother Arthur, daughter Margo. Survived by his daughters Mary Louise and Kathleen (Ken). Gordon was born in Montreal, graduating from McGill University with an electrical engineering degree. Employed by Montreal Light, Heat and Power Co. until he joined the Canadian Army where he taught anti-aircraft radar in Halifax until he was sent overseas. After the war he returned to Hydro Quebec until moving to Vancouver in 1966. He was employed by engineering firms, Vancouver School Board and British Columbia Hydro until his retirement in 1983.
During the period of 1950 to 1962 served as an officer of a reserve regiment of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Montreal, rising to command of that regiment. In Vancouver served for 3 years as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the 12th (Vancouver) Service Battalion of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve. His active interest in the reserves remained with him all of his life.
Gordon's main interest in life was meeting and helping people, being a Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, President of a Home and School Association, his Military associations, Engineering associations, and social associations. He was always cheerful and in very good wit, he brightened many a dull day for the people around him.
No service by request. Sincere thanks to the staff and residents of Inglewood Care Centre for making his last six months so enjoyable and to Doctor W. Smith and Doctor D. Cameron for all their care over the years.
Dad-You will be missed deeply.

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MARSDEN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-19 published
MENARY, Kathleen " Keen"
Passed away peacefully in her 78th year at Lee Manor Nursing Home in Owen Sound on Monday December 17th, 2007. Kathleen was born on April 6th 1929 in Schumacher/Timmins, she later married Frank MENARY of Lion's Head. Survived by her children - Kathleen BROWN (Robert,) Sonja, Erika and Keith all of Keller Texas, Frank MENARY (Patricia), Frank Jr., Nina and Allan all of Barrie, Ontario, Melanie CRAWFORD (Tracy,) James and Shannon and two great-granddaughters Colleen and Lindsay all of Owen Sound, Marcella PIGGOTT (Ralph,) Ryan and Nicole all of Innerkip Ontario. Also survived by her sisters Florrie MORGAN and Patricia PAUL both of Hamilton. Predeceased by Ivy FOX and Jack KEEN formerly of Montreal and Jake and Edna HORNER formerly of Hamilton. Her children would like to thank Dr. MARSDEN and the nurses and staff at Lee Manor for attending to Mom. Private viewing only. Rest in peace Mom.

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MARSDEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-11 published
PURCELL, Lily Gertrude
Peacefully, one week before her 94th birthday, Lily PURCELL passed away at Toronto Western Hospital on Friday, June 8, 2007. Born June 15, 1913, in Toronto, daughter of the late Albert Howard PURCELL and Gertrude Lily YATES, both of England. Beloved sister of the late George Howard PURCELL. Dear cousin of Donald George PURCELL and family of Picton, and Lillian M. MARSDEN and family of Orillia. Lily grew up in Toronto, graduating from Parkdale Collegiate at just 14. She won a scholarship to attend McMaster University, but had to withdraw after one year when McMaster moved to Hamilton. Lily stayed in Toronto to care for her mother, and graduated instead from Shaw Business College in 1931. She enjoyed a long career as a bookkeeper and accountant, working at Towers Canadian, Irwin Specialties, and Hinde and Dauche Paper Co., a division of Domtar Inc. After her retirement, she worked for the Anglican Sisterhood of Saint_John the Divine at the Church Home for the Aged and Cana Place. All her life, Lily had a passionate love for gardening, music, and the arts. She was devoted to her dear cats, her many Friends, and her church family at St. Stephen-in-the-Fields, where she sang in the choir and faithfully served God and the Kensington community for over 60 years. A celebration of Lily's life will take place at the Church of St. Stephen-in-the-Fields, 103 Bellevue Avenue, Toronto, on Tuesday, June 12 at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, Lily had requested donations to the Church of St. Stephen-in-the-Fields at the address above.

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MARSDEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-29 published
SPEARN, Charles Franklin
Peacefully at Roberta Place, Barrie on Thursday September 27th, 2007. Charles SPEARN of Barrie and originally of Penetang in his 87th year. Beloved husband of 64 years to Frances Eileen (née MAXWELL) SPEARN. Loving father of Ann (Norman DOWDS) of North Vancouver, British Columbia, John (Diana, née ORMSTON) of Waterloo, Scott (Paula, née MARSDEN) of Toronto, Greg of Hidden Valley, P.A., and Robert (Jill, née JENNER) of Rossland, British Columbia Loving grandfather of Matt, Adam, Emma, Blair (Julia SCHNEIDER), Brooke (Scott DOWLING), Max, Ainslie, Sarah, Lucie, Sam, and great-grandfather of Ellie DOWLING. Dear brother-in-law of Ean MAXWELL (Pat GIBSON) of Saanich, British Columbia "Charlie" devoted his entire professional life to the health care industry. He served with the Canadian Navy during World War 2 and thereafter continued to serve the medical community as a supplier of medical products. He always balanced his commitment to business with his love for family and anything the outdoors had to offer. Funeral Service will be held from Burton Avenue United Church (37 Burton Avenue) Barrie on Monday afternoon October 1st, 2007 at 3: 00 o'clock. Memorial donations to the Burton Avenue United Church Organ Fund would be appreciated. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.steckleygooderham.com Arrangements entrusted to the care of Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Homes (201 Minet's Point Road at Yonge Street) Barrie. (705) 721-1211.

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MARSH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-04 published
MARSH, Margaret
In loving memory of a dear mother, Margaret, who passed away 12 years ago today. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Sadly missed by her son George and daughter-in-law Audrey.

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MARSH o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-12-19 published
LALONDE, MARSH
Loving memories of a dear husband, dad, and grandfather (Papa) who, without warning, left us on December 18, 2002.
Things we feel most deeply
Are the hardest things to say
Just know how much we loved you
In a very special way
If we could have one lifetime wish
One dream that could come true
We'd pray to God with all our hearts
For yesterday with you
Because softly from the shadows
He heard a gentle call
With farewells left unspoken
He quietly left us all
Rest in peace Dad,
you are in God's hands
Always loved and missed by, Mike, Marg, Ron, Jane, Charlene, Lori-Ann and grandchildren Corrine, Lorann, Carli, Andrew, Alexandra and David.
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MARSH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-09 published
ACOMBA, Margaret Elizabeth (née EATON)
Giver of Life
Passed away peacefully on June 6, 2007 in Ajax, Ontario in her 92nd year. Gloriously came into this world on April 23, 1916. First child of George and Mary EATON of Montreal, Quebec. Devoted wife of 62 years to the late Sydney ACOMBA. Sister of dear Marie MARSH of Notre-Dame de Grace, Montreal and sister to dearly departed James EATON and Daphne FOLEY. Beloved, respected and treasured Mother to Catherine ACOMBA (Graham DARLINGTON), Jean GROULX (Gerald GROULX), David ACOMBA (Sharon KEOGH), Richard ACOMBA (Peggy ACOMBA) and honourary son David HAWCO. Adored Grandmother to Pamela, Rob, Catherine, Leigh, Craig, Jordan, Scott. Loving Great-Grandmother to Matthew, Natalie, D.J., Jack, Eva, and Oliver. Margaret's compassion for others was demonstrated through her care-giving and tireless work as a foster mother to 105 children over the years during the 1950's while in Montreal. Her passion for playing the piano and her gifted vocals will forever remain with us. All who would like to celebrate the remarkable life of this determined, loving woman, please join us Wednesday, June 13th, 10: 30 at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, 21 Bayly St. E. (Bayly and Harwood), Ajax, Ontario, followed by a reception in the Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Hospital for Sick Children (416-813-5320) would be appreciated by the family. She will be sadly missed.

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MARSH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-18 published
MacKENZIE, Arthur Drury, P.Eng. (Tor., '43)
(June 25, 1920-July 16, 2007)
Peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2007. Predeceased by devoted wife Jeanette Rachel (née MARSH,) and survived by sister Kay GARNER. Loving father to William (Bill), Marsha (Laing), and Sue (Johns), and father-in-law to Robert (Bob) and Doug. Delighted grandfather to Matthew and Alison, John and Karen, and Tricia and Derek. A private memorial service is to be held for immediate family at Royal York Road United Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the ALS Society (416) 497-2267.

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