PARADIS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-19 published
McFARLAND, Ruby Alice (née FRENCH)
Formerly of Mississauga passed away peacefully at the Southampton Care Centre of Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Ralph Wesley McFARLAND for 65 years. Dear mother of James McFARLAND and his wife Janie of Port Elgin. Loving Grandmother of Patricia Ann OBERHOLZER of London, Janie Lynn and her husband Brent RICHARDSON of Burgoyne and Jennifer Marie McFARLAND and her fiancé Luke PARADIS of Kincardine. Loved Great-grandmother of Fawn OBERHOLZER and Mikki OBERHOLZER. Sister-in-law of Irene FRENCH of Palmerston. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two sisters Edith VEITEL and Emily MITCHELL, two brothers Bert FRENCH and Beverly FRENCH, sister-in-law Anna FRENCH and brother-in-law Lloyd VEITEL. The family will receive Friends on Sunday, October 21, 2007 from 2-4 p.m. at the Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston where Rev. Janet SINCLAIR will conduct the Funeral Service in the Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, October 22, 2007 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment Palmerston Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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PARADIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-01 published
REESOR, Mary " Mollie" (née WARBURTON,) R.N.
On Friday, August 31, 2007 at 83 years of age, Mollie, peacefully passed away. Best friend and beloved wife of the late Clayt REESOR. Loving Mom of seven children, Bob (Carol,) Beverley (Paul PARADIS,) Betteann (Brian), Bonnie (Frank PFENDT), Don (Lori), Ted (Sandy), and Barbra (Eric VENNE.) Proud Nana of Jen (Rob ANDRUS,) Tim (Janine), Heather, Jonathan, Jaclyn (Marco MERLIN), David, Robbie, Patty, Mollie, Hannah, Kris, Brianna, Shanna, James, Mitch, Emily, Kristen, and Lindsay. Great Nana to Matthew, Katelyn, and Scarlett. Mollie was the daughter of the late William and Olive WARBURTON, and sister to the late William Jr. (Dot), and the late Barbara (Bill OCKENDON,) and will be sadly missed by sisters Dorothy (Harold TROUGHTON,) and Norma (Frank SPARROW.) Auntie Mollie to many nieces and nephews and their families. Born in England, emigrated and raised in Oakville, Mom moved to Toronto and graduated from the Wellesley School of Nursing. She settled in Scarborough, and with Clayt nurtured their family. Mom nursed at the Scarborough Centenary Hospital from it's opening in 1967 to her retirement. Mollie will be more than missed by the many Friends she and Clayt had in Markham, the neighbours in Dorset Park, and the second family at the Pirate's Inn in Barbados. Hundreds of people sport her hand knitted mittens, socks, sweaters and cozy blankets. She spent her remaining years in Dundas The family would like to acknowledge her Friends at Creekside Drive and Dundas Retirement Place. Mollie is resting at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. E., (east of Kennedy Rd.). Visitation is from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday. A funeral service will be held in the Ogden Chapel on Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Reception to follow. Mom recognized and was grateful for the exceptional care provided at the Hamilton General Hospital, especially from Doctors ASSAM and M. SANG. Mom and her family received compassionate nursing care on Unit 8 South. As the recipient of the Wellesley School of Nursing Bedside Nursing Award 1946, she found this trait in her health care providers. We know that Mom would wish any donations to be made to either the Hospital for Sick Children, The Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Wellesley School of Nursing Alumni Association Bursary to promote this type of quality health care everywhere.

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PARE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-17 published
LEVICK, Richard " Dick" (1925-2007)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital in Kitchener. He was Beloved husband of May CONSTANCE for 56 years. Much loved father of son Richard and daughter-in-law Ruth MacLEOD, and son John and partner Fern PARE. Loving grandfather of Claire. Survived by step-brother, Erick LEVICK of Webster, New York.
Predeceased by sister, Jean HARDY of Carmel, California and parents, Richard and Hazel LEVICK of Ottawa.
Born in Ottawa, Dick was a proud graduate of the Ontario Agricultural College, Class of 1948. Known for his amusing poems and willingness to sing jazz classics and show tunes, he will be sorely missed by his many Friends, former colleagues and fellow "Aggies".
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 2 p.m. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. A private family interment will follow at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Grand River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com.

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PARENT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-16 published
PATERSON, Thomas William
At home, on November 14, 2007, at 71 years of age. Loving father of Sandra PELTIER and husband Gary CURRIE of Cambridge, Ontario Thomas of Vancouver, British Columbia; Robert and wife Monique. Cherished grandpa of Jeffrey and Tina PELTIER, the late Thomas Robert PELTIER (1980,) Genevieve, Stephanie, Ryan, and Nicole. Treasured great-grandpa of Tristan PELTIER. Dear son of the late Drucilla (1968) and Thomas PATERSON (1989.) Beloved brother of Ralph and Jeanette PATERSON; the late Rosemary, survived by husband Michael DUFRESNE; the late Criss Ann VALENTI; the late James, survived by wife Leslie PATERSON; Patrick and Suzann PATERSON and Gerry and Marilyn PATERSON. Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and Friends. Tom was a retired Detective with the Windsor Police Service. Tom was a past member of Windsor Minor Football, coached Riverside and Windsor Minor Hockey. Tom was a very gifted athlete in a variety of sports including hockey, baseball and football and was the #1 Fan, supporter and unofficial coach of his grandchildren. If you so desire, donations to, Windsor and Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation or Hospice Village or Windsor and Essex Cardiac Rehab Program would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Friday 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Friday at 7: 30 p.m. at Families First Funeral Home and Tribute Centre (519-969- 5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. On Saturday, Friends are invited to join the family after 9 a.m. at Assumption Church (350 Huron Church Rd.) followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Cremation at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Fr. Mike PARENT officiating. You may share your cherished memories online at www.FamiliesFirst.ca

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PARFITT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-09 published
KLOMPS, Gerrit J. " Harry"
Went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2007. He will be sadly missed by his wife Anneke (Ann) and by their children and in-laws Janet and Andy Bos, Bill and Joyce (née TOLMAN,) Gary and Donna (née TOLMAN,) Wilma and John PARFITT as well as the 13 grandchildren. Also remembered by many relatives and Friends in London area and elsewhere. Private family interment will take place in Siloam Cemetery, Fanshawe Park Road East. A memorial service will be conducted at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 716 Classic Drive, London on Thursday, January 11 at 2: 00 p.m. with opportunity to meet the family immediately after. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution to the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged. (James A. Harris Funeral Home) "veilig in Jesus' armen." "Safe in the arms of Jesus"

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PARFREY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-03 published
MOTHERSELL, Henry Alexander " Alick"
Veteran of World War 2
Peacefully at Central Place on Sunday, December 2nd, 2007. Henry Alexander (Alick) MOTHERSELL, of R.R.#7, Owen Sound, in his 87th year. Dearly beloved husband of Margaret MOTHERSELL (née DICKSON/DIXON.) Loving father of Susan BURK/BURKE and her husband, Doug, of Meaford and Jim MOTHERSELL and his wife, Sarilee, of Wiarton. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Rudy, Michelle, Sonya, Amy, Kelly; his four great-grandchildren, Arlo, Ryland, Willie, Kara his great-great-grand_son, Gage. Predeceased by his parents, Kelly and Elizabeth MOTHERSELL; his brothers, Kelly and Bart MOTHERSELL his sister, Lillian PARFREY; his son-in-law, Rudy POHL. Alick was a Veteran of World War 2, a member of Branch 6 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Owen Sound and an employee of Black-Clawson Kennedy for 43 years. Friends may call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound, (519-376-7492) on Tuesday evening from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Alick MOTHERSELL will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, December 5th, 2007 at 1: 30 p.m. with Doctor Brad CLARK officiating. Spring interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Georgian Bluffs. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Code Blue Team of the Grey Bruce Health Services or the Canadian Cancer Society for transporting patients to London for treatments as your expression of sympathy.

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PARIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-25 published
BENESH, Roman J. (11.03.1917-23.08.2007)
Peacefully passed away at home in his sleep, Thursday, August 23, 2007. Loving husband of Alexandra, his devoted wife of 63 years. A person of gentle disposition, generous of spirit, beautiful mind, humble and deeply religious. A man who cherished and loved his family, Ukrainian heritage and Church. Predeceased by his loving brother Rt. Rev. Yaroslaw BENESH. A devout longtime member and one of the founders of Sobor Sw. Pokrowy Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada. Born in Ukraine, he graduated from Architecture in Zagreb, Croatia and immigrated to Canada in 1952 with his young family. A creative architect and longtime employee of Cadillac-Fairview who worked on many Toronto projects including his beloved Church. Forever remembered in the hearts and prayers of his dear daughters Halyna and fiancé Daniel PAWLICK; Switlana and husband Doctor Wolodymyr MEDWIDSKY with grandchildren: Yaroslaw and wife Maritza, with great-granddaughter Alexandra; Tetiana and husband Jamie PARIS, with great-grand_sons Marco and Matey, Tamara, Yurij and fiancée Chrystia WYNNYCKYJ; nephew Doctor Roman SERBYN and wife Marika with family in the U.S.A. Also, fondly remembered by family and Friends in the U.S., Europe and Ukraine. Friends may call at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 92 Annette Street (near Keele) on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26 from 6-9 p.m. with Panakhyda both evenings at 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 27 at the funeral home at 9: 30 a.m. then to the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection (Leeds Street) for Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Prospect Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests prayers, Masses and donations to favourite charities. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.cardinalfuneralhomes.com Vichnaya Pamyat'

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PARIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-08 published
MONIK, Apolonia (née CLAPA)
It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Apolonia 'Pola', peacefully and quietly in her 88th year. After a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, she succumbed to its effects early in the morning of Thursday, September 06, 2007 at York Central Hospital. Cherished wife of 57 years to Waclaw MONIK, loving mother of Grace (Kent PARIS) and Dorothy (David BLUE.) Much loved grandma (Babcia) to Connor, Alexander and Matthew. Loving Aunt to the Jastrzembski family. Predeceased by her siblings in Poland - Staszek, Wincenty, Zofia and Marianna. Pola was a woman with strong faith and will be deeply mourned and missed by her extended family in Poland, her many Friends here in Canada, and by the Saint Mary Immaculate Church Choir. Thank you to Doctor Brian BERGER and the Palliative Care nurses at York Central Hospital for their loving care of our mom. Donations can be sent to: York Central Hospital, Palliative Care Program, 10 Trench St, Richmond Hill, Ontario. L4C 4Z3 Visitation: Sunday, September 09th, 2007 Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7: 00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service: September 10th, 2007 Saint Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 10295 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill Monday September 10, 10: 00 a.m. Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Richmond Hill

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PARIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-15 published
PORTER, Helen▼ Carmichael▼
Peacefully, in Toronto on September 10, 2007, surrounded by loving family, after a brave battle with leukemia. Beloved wife of Gary HOPHAN. Adored mother of Phillip and grandmother of Isaac. Cherished sister of Sheila SMITH, Anne PARIS, and Ian PORTER. Daughter of the late Rev. Gordon and Caroline (McLAREN) PORTER. Inspirational aunt to: Ross, Sharon, Wendy, Rosemary and Stephen (SMITH;) Jona, James, Jessica, and Emily (PARIS;) Andrew, Caroline, and Mary (PORTER.) A lifelong teacher and artist, Helen earned her Master of Arts in English at Victoria College, University of Toronto. In her storytelling career, she brought to children and teenagers a unique vision of Canadian and world myth, fairytale, legend, and short fiction. Her storytelling performances for adults explored family relationships, contemporary literature, and the theme of "the grotesque." In the later stages of her career, Helen's performances increasingly featured her own writing. Her one-woman shows at The Senator, The Luna Lounge, and many other venues, presented vividly drawn characters from the streets of Toronto and the hills of the Ottawa Valley. Her book, a fictionalised set of memoirs entitled The Bully and Me, has empowered students, parents, and teachers to confront a frightening aspect of young people's lives. In her dual careers, storytelling and teaching, Helen passionately developed her own creative gifts. Simultaneously, she encouraged others to do the same. Helen's students remember her as a mentor who nurtured their imaginations and supported their dreams. Her fellow storytellers will always be grateful for her motivational workshops and the opportunities she provided through the National Storytelling Theatre, which she founded and directed. Her countless Friends will cherish forever her love and generosity of spirit. A private service was held on Friday, September 14, at the chapel of the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home. A memorial celebration of Helen's life will be held on Saturday, September 29. Details to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen's memory to Princess Margaret Hospital or to PEN Canada.

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PARIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-23 published
PORTER, Helen▲ Carmichael▲
Teacher, writer, raconteur, wife, stepmother, sister, auntie. Born August 19, 1946, in Milton, Ontario Died September 10 in Toronto of leukemia, aged 61.
By Ross SMITH and Anne Porter PARIS, Page L8
Helen Carmichael PORTER was gifted from her earliest years. She had a swift imagination and intense energy, leaving no doubt that she was marked for stardom. She was attuned to the foibles of others and crafted these idiosyncrasies into weird and wonderful characters.
Her father, a Toronto United Church minister, used his estimable oratorical skills to enrapture his family with stories at the family cottage near Huntsville, Ontario Each summer evening, he gathered everyone around the hissing gas lamp and read aloud from such classics as Uncle Tom's Cabin, The Vicar of Wakefield and Grimms' Fairy Tales. Helen never forgot the delicious thrill a gothic tale brings to an imaginative child.
At summer camp, Helen wove ghost stories out of her vivid imagination and memory. As a young adult, she terrorized her nieces and nephews with tales of horror and suspense - and they loved every second of it.
Following university, Helen taught high-school drama and English, spending many years at Toronto's Vaughan Road Collegiate. She empowered her students through her imagination and generous spirit, and their appreciation empowered her. Yet, she needed room to create beyond the classroom. Making the leap to the then-unknown field of professional storytelling, she refined her talents in theatres, churches and schools across Canada.
In 1986, Helen married Gary HOPHAN, and together with his son, Philip, they established a creative home that became the birthplace of the National Storytelling Theatre, providing a vehicle for her to write, produce and perform shows. After the theatre's demise she continued to write, collect and tell stories while also leading workshops and teaching part-time.
Helen told her stories to audiences across Canada in performing arts venues and on radio, television and film. In 1996, she was invited to lead an assembly of high-school students on the topic of bullying. This inspired her to draw on her formative experiences. After eight years of touring this show, Helen wrote and published The Bully and Me: Stories that Break the Cycle of Torment.
In May, when Helen was diagnosed with leukemia, she saw cancer as just another bully to be reckoned with - and she was determined to come out victorious. Each morning, she laced up her sneakers to power-walk through the city streets she loved. She bravely fought the bully to the end with the loving support of her family.
Ross SMITH is Helen's nephew and Anne Porter PARIS is her sister.

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PARISH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-11 published
BOS, John T.
At the farm, on Tuesday January 9th, 2007, John T. BOS of Strathroy in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Nolda (DORTMANS) for 51 years. Dear father of Willy and Patricia (PARISH) of Strathroy and dear grandfather of Jamie Ann MANN and her husband Bryan, Hollie BOS (Mike WHITE/WHYTE) and Scott BOS (Laura MITCHELL.) Also survived by three sisters and one brother in Holland. Predeceased by a daughter Betty Ann (1966) and a son Harry (1974) and three brothers in Holland. Visitation will be held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, 32 Metcalfe Street West, Strathroy on Thursday January 11th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at All Saints Roman Catholic Church on Friday January 12th at 11: 00 a.m. Father Jorge CHIMBINDA, Celebrant. Parish prayers Thursday at 6: 45 p.m. Private family interment, following at All Saints Roman Catholic Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to John.

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PARISI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-09 published
PASHLEY, John
Television man, rum enthusiast, raconteur. Born June 15, 1940, in Hove, Sussex, England. Died May 22 in Toronto of multiple causes, aged 66.
By Nicholas PASHLEY, Page L8
John PASHLEY arrived in Canada in 1953, clutching his cricket bat. He had a posh English accent and impeccable manners, as you'd expect from a Brighton College boy.
That September, John enrolled in Grade 9 at Weston Collegiate in Toronto's west end, a school that placed no premium on manners or a good accent. Mocked by his peers for saying "Thank you" to a bus driver, John saw he had to change. Virtually overnight, he transformed into a North American teenager.
This horrified John's parents, but it was no bad thing to be the younger brother of a teenager connected to popular culture. John had a letter printed in the Toronto Telegram blasting the older generation for its criticism of Elvis. Let them listen to their Frank Sinatra, he wrote, but I'm going to buy every record Elvis ever makes.
A more mature John PASHLEY found room in his life for both Presley and Sinatra. He always found some new singer, some new band, and recently discovered downloading, which freed him from having to add to his prodigious record collection.
John left school early and went to work at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in television, an industry in its infancy. Still in his teens, he was chosen to work the 1959 royal tour. John worked as a cameraman (and was cast as such in the 1976 film Network; that's him on the camera crane in Peter Finch's big scene) and later moved into directing and producing. John worked with actors, athletes, musicians and celebrities of every sort, in the process winning two Can Pro awards.
John was a big guy, a hellraiser who drank too much, smoked too much, stayed up late and never met a vitamin he liked. But he was doing fine until, working in Vancouver in 1979, he was set upon by a gang of thugs in a club. They beat him and left him for dead. John was made of tough stuff, but the beating took a toll.
Shortly before John died, a female employee at Toronto General commented on his beautiful blue eyes. Those eyes had been noticed by women before. Twice married, John found the last passion of his life in 1992, Lorraine PARISI, and loved her in sickness and in health for his last 15 years.
Increasingly it was in sickness - three heart attacks, a quadruple bypass, an aneurysm, even flesh-eating disease. In John's hellish last two months, everything that could go wrong did. But he never lost his good manners or his sense of humour. The day after being diagnosed with lung cancer, John had a word of fraternal advice for me: Don't take up smoking. Message received, big brother.
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PARISIEN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-29 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Mary Elizabeth (McBRIDE, née SACZKOWSKI)
After a two year courageous battle with cancer, Mary (née SACZKOWSKI) of Shallow Lake passed away Thursday, December the 13th, 2007 in her 49th year. Beloved wife of Tim. Loving mother of Chris GIERUSZ (Courtney HOFELS) Bolton, and Amanda GIERUSZ (Chris PARISIEN) Shallow Lake. Devoted grandmother to Alex, Nicholas and Noah. Cherished sister of Cyndi (Tom FRAME) Acton, Ellen (Jeff CAMBELL) Torrance and Richard (Cathy) Kingston. Predeceased by parents Richard and Wilma (Graham HASTINGS.) Daughter-in-law of Georgina THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Meaford and sister-in-law of Jim THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Sue BROWN) Shallow Lake. Former employee of Maple View Residence of Owen Sound. A celebration of Mary's life will take place Saturday, January the 5th, 2008 at Victoria Parks Community Centre, 35 Victoria Cres., Mono Mills from 1: 00 pm-3:00 p.m. If so desired, donations to the Terry Fox Run would be appreciated (as per Mary's wishes).

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PARK o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-09-26 published
AKINS, George▼ Henderson.▼
After a long battle with cancer, on Monday, September 17, 2007 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Rogers Street Site in his 68th year with his family at his side, George Henderson AKINS passed peacefully. Beloved husband of Gloria SERNIUCK and the late Donna LITTLE. Loving▼ father of Brad (Gail) of Barrie, Tanya (Jamie) DUPUIS of Ayr and the late Gregory. Loving grandfather of Connor and Jayden ALDUS, Keenan McHUGH and Nolan DUPUIS. Beloved brother of Joan STODDART (the late Robert) of Eugenia and Robert (Dale) of Hanover. son of the late Harry and Sadie AKINS. Son-in-law▼ of Doris (the late Joseph) LITTLE of Markdale. Brother-in-law of Darlene (Gary) BOWLER of Ottawa. Remembered by his extended family Nick and Patricia SERNIUCK, Nickolas, Miread▼ and Maeve, Brother-in-law Fred (Diane) PARK of Markstay and Jim HARRISON of Toronto. Predeceased by mother-in-law Margaret PARK. He will be sadly missed by his many cousins, nieces and nephews. George retired from Daimler Chrysler in 2001 after 32 years of service. The family received Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Sunday, September 23. Service was held in the chapel on Monday, September 24 at 11 a.m. Interment Flesherton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society, Peterborough Regional Health Centre or a charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
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PARK o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-27 published
BOYLE, Doris Luella (THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON)
At the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on Saturday, August 25, 2007. The former Doris Luella THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Clarksburg, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Marshall BOYLE (1991.) Dear mother of Mary Lou NEEDHAM of Cookstown. Loving grandmother of Kyle and Rachael and great-grandmother of Griffin. Fondly remembered by sister-in-law Fern PARK and her husband Ivan and nephew Wayne THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and his family. Predeceased by her brother Carl THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Funeral Service, officiated by Rev. Dr. Robert BUCHANAN will be conducted at the Ferguson Funeral Home, The Valley Chapel, Thornbury on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 1: 30 p.m. with the family receiving Friends for visiting from noon until service time. Interment and committal services will take place at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital would be appreciated.

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PARK o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-21 published
AKINS, George▲ Henderson▲
After a long battle with cancer, on Monday, September 17, 2007 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Rogers Street Site in his 68th year with his family at his side, George Henderson AKINS passed peacefully. Beloved husband of Gloria SERNIUCK and the late Donna LITTLE. Loving▲ father of Brad (Gail) of Barrie, Tanya (Jamie) DUPUIS of Ayr and the late Gregory. Loving grandfather of Connor and Jayden AKINS, Keenan McHUGH and Noland DUPUIS. Beloved brother of Joan STODDART (the late Robert) of Eugenia and Robert (Dale) of Hanover. son of the late Harry and Sadie AKINS. Son-in-law▲ of Doris (the late Joeseph) LITTLE of Markdale. Brother-in-law of Darlene (Gary) BOWLER of Ottawa. Remembered by his extended family Nick and Patricia SERNIUCK, Nikolas, Miread▲ and Maeve, Brother-in-law Fred (Diane) PARK of Markstay and Jim HARRISON of Toronto. Predeceased by mother-in-law Margaret PARK. He will be sadly missed by his many cousins, nieces and nephews. George retired from Daimler Chrysler in 2001 after 32 years of service. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Sunday, September 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on Monday, September 24 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Flesherton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society, Peterborough Regional Health Centre or a charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.

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PARK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-05 published
COWAN, Alice Eileen (née LEONARD)
At the Community Nursing Home, Warkworth, on Wednesday 27 December, 2007, aged 89 years. Born in Chengdu, China, to missionaries William Mark LEONARD and Edith Annie WEEKES, Alice received a degree in classics from the University of Toronto, and later taught Latin and English at Port Hope High School, interrupting her teaching career between 1974 and 1977 to volunteer for Canadian University Services Organization in Africa. Wife of the late Herbert Nelson COWAN. Mother of Judith COWAN of Trois- Rivières, Doris COWAN of Warkworth, Hector COWAN of St. Petersburg, Russia, Paul COWAN of Montreal, and Graham COWAN of Grafton. Grandmother of Lilith COWAN, Timothy HILTS, and Moira, Hannah, Victoria and Georgia COWAN. Dear sister of Evelyn HENDERSON of Ottawa and Wesley LEONARD of Port Rowan. Predeceased by her sister Catherine PARK and her brother Etheridge LEONARD. A memorial gathering will be held at the Walas Funeral Home, 70 Church Street, Warkworth on Monday 8 January at 2 p.m. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Literacy Coalition would be appreciated by the family. www.walasfuneralhome.com

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PARK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-13 published
PARK, Kevin Robert
Died January 3, 2007 at the age of 61. He will be greatly missed by his wife Yvonne and children Gareth, Megan, Tammy, Jason and Ashley and his sister Patty. He leaves grandchildren Ashleigh, Madison, Mackenzie and Liam. Like his father Eamon before him, Kevin worked for the Canadian labour movement his whole life. He was particularly proud of his work on the Gainers strike in Alberta, organizing fish plant workers in Newfoundland, negotiating for British Columbia Place stadium workers and fighting the privatization of government liquor stores in British Columbia. He inspired workers to use their collective power to fight for better working conditions and ultimately a more just world. The breadth of his intellect and energy was reflected in his varied interests: birdwatching, labour and military history, left political theory, landscape painting and in his later years, his grandchildren. Their daily visits were a source of joy and fascination to him. A memorial service will be held February 3, 1 p.m., Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia. A memorial service in Toronto is planned for a later date. Donations may be made to the Centre for Integrated Healing, Suite 200, 1330 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6H 4A6 or to organizations dedicated to social justice.

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PARK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-05-31 published
FROST, Barry MacKinley
Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on May 29, 2007 (age 51 years). Leaving to mourn his loving wife Kathie, two beautiful children, Jennifer and Amanda, and their mother Anne. His devoted mother and father, Walter and Rowena FROST of Hillview, his ever-faithful sister Pauline (Gary), and his loyal brother Keith (Lana). Left also to mourn are his nieces and nephews Angela and Adam PARK and Mackenzie and Hannah FROST, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and Friends. His parents-in-law, Gail and Bert BROWN, and his sister-in-law Sheri (Nathan.) His dedicated Ready Cash employees, along with hundreds of business associates across Canada and the U.S. whose lives he touched in so many ways. Also mourning is Margaret JARVIS, whose Friendship brought Barry comfort, and his treasured and faithful companion Gus. Waiting for him in heaven, Mom and Dad ADAM/ADAMS, Nan and Pop FROST, mother-in-law Nellie CORNICK, cousin Jeffrey IZER, Aunt Mary, uncle Levi, along with special Friends Nita and Max STOYLES. In lieu of flowers -- donations will be gratefully accepted to the Hillview United Church Pastorial Charge Manse Pavement Fund. Visitation for family and Friends was held on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Grace United Church, Hillview (Trinity Bay). The Funeral service will take place at The Grace United Church, Hillview, delivered by Pastor Glenn JARVIS, his minister and friend, on May 31, 2007 at 11 a.m. Our memories of Barry will live on in our hearts forever.

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PARK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-18 published
PARK, Allan Forbes, Ph.D.
Suddenly, at Rowanlea, his beloved Lake Simcoe cottage, at the age of 56. Dear husband of Rena, loving and devoted father of Tara Ariel and Adam, cherished brother of Michael (Deborah) and Robert (Susan). Deeply missed by mother-in-law Tara and sister-in-law Neeta (Jaques). Writer, musician, and entrepreneur, Allan was a man of great gifts whose imagination, idealism, and charm made him truly unforgettable. A private memorial service will be held. The family would appreciate donations in memoriam to Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere, Inc. Canada or The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation. Condolences may be left at www.rskane.ca.
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PARK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-13 published
BUTTEDAHL, Doctor Paz
Dr. Paz BUTTEDAHL, 65, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2007. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 25 years, Doctor Knute BUTTEDAHL. She is survived by her husband, John K. PARK, daughter Maria Beck BUTTEDAHL (Bob BECK), son John BUTTEDAHL (Lisa FERRARI), brother Valerio GOYCOOLEA (Rebecca PALMA,) and sisters Sofia GOYCOOLEA (Richard E. LANE) and Loreto GOYCOOLEA. Paz was a proud aunt of Claudia GOYCOOLEA (Mauricio MEYER,) Alexandre COULON (Maureen COULON- MENASHE,) Oliver GOYCOOLEA and great-aunt to Nicholas MEYER. She was a loving step-mother to Kim and Gary BUTTEDAHL and proud grandmother to Caleb and Alisha GRUNERT. Her family wishes to join in expressing all their love and appreciation for the extraordinary person Paz was, and for the outstanding contributions she made to the world. Paz was born in Santiago, Chile, and created a vast network of Friends, colleagues and students throughout the world, garnered through a long and distinguished career. The breadth of her experience spanned work with universities, international development organizations and agencies, and the Canadian military. Whatever the setting, common threads ran through all of her work: a passion for fostering international and intercultural understanding; a focus on sustainable development; and a belief in the possibility of creating an equitable and socially just world. The academic portion of Paz's career involved teaching at several universities in Canada, the United States, and Latin America, including a faculty position at the University of British Columbia and most recently, at Royal Roads University. Her work at the universities was always characterized by a passionate commitment to her students, the injection of an international perspective and comparative education approach to her courses, and a desire to create international partnerships linking students and educators from the developing world with those in Canada. Paz was sought after as a researcher and educator specializing in international development issues, and was a consultant with many international agencies and organizations. These included the Canadian International Development Agency, The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Organization of American States. Paz also worked for almost a decade with the International Development Research Centre in Ottawa. As Deputy Director of the Fellowships and Awards Division, her focus was on the development of human resources and the strengthening of institutions in the developing world through the education and training of their researchers and project staff. Paz strongly believed in learning as a crucial component in the achievement of sustainable development. In the early 1990s, as international development issues became more and more intertwined with issues of security, Paz was invited to attend the National Defense College in Kingston, Ontario, where she also contributed as the academic advisor to the Commandant. A subsequent posting to the Centre for National Security Studies provided a base for her research linking issues of sustainable development to those of human security. Paz's vast storehouse of knowledge and experience found a home and became invested in the creation of the Master of Arts in Human Security and Peacebuilding program at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. As founder and program head, Paz worked tirelessly to build the program and to ensure its sustainability and its relevance to the international development and security issues of today's world. The Master of Arts in Human Security and Peacebuilding program was to be Paz's final contribution in a lifetime of notable achievements. In spite of failing health during the past months, she found strength in providing ongoing leadership to the program and in planning for its future. Paz, with her indomitable spirit and her vision of a world that might be, has enriched and influenced the lives of hundreds of Friends and colleagues around the world. Her loss will be deeply mourned. A celebration of her life will be held on at 1 p.m. on October 21 at Royal Roads University, 2nd Floor Grant Building, 2005 Sooke Rd. Victoria, British Columbia.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-09-19 published
SMITH, Winnifred▼ Joan▼
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday September 16, 2007 of Grey Gables, Markdale and formerly of Flesherton in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert SMITH. Loving▼ mother of Ian (Cathy) of Flesherton and Pam of Maple. She will be loved and remembered by her grand_son Sam of Kitchener. Dear sister of Kathleen PARKER of Kent, England and the late Leslie and Doreen MONK. The▼ family received Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Tuesday, September 18 from 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Priceville on Wednesday, September 19 at 11 a.m. Interment - Evergreen Cemetery. Comrades of the Royal Canadian Legion, Flesherton-Markdale Br. #333, assembled for service Tuesday evening. Memorial contributions to Ride for Sight, Grey Gables Nursing Home or the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund would be gratefully appreciated.
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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-09 published
WITHERS, Keturah
Passed away at the Meaford Hospital on Sunday, January 7, 2007, Keturah WITHERS in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Michael WITHERS of Meaford. Dear mother of Simon and his wife Debbie of Beeton and Nicolas and his wife Amber of Georgetown. Sadly missed by four grandchildren, Laura, Alanah, Christina and Holly. Resting at the Gardiner-Wilson Funeral Home, Meaford where the funeral service and committal will be held on Wednesday, January 10 at 11 a.m., Father Gary PARKER officiating. Cremation to follow. Visiting at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-06-01 published
PUFAHL, Marguerite Elnore (née CLARK)
At he Country Lane Nursing Home, Chatsworth on Thursday May 31, 2007. Marg PUFAHL, née CLARK formerly of Owen Sound, Tara and Streetsville in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred PUFAHL. Daughter of the late William and Lavina CLARK. Sister of Robert CLARK and wife May, of Owen Sound, Frances and the late Alvin KUHL of Country Lane Nursing Home and formerly of Keady, Marie and her husband Gordon KING of Sauble Beach, Murice CLARK and wife Dorothy of Owen Sound, Helen CLARK of Owen Sound, Ruth and her husband Harry PARKER of Owen Sound, Murray CLARK and his wife Veda of Owen Sound, and Clarence CLARK and his wife Gail of Capreol. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Paul H. Eagleson Funeral Home in Tara, on Sunday June 3, from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9: 00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Monday June 4, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara. Memorial donations to the Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be expressed online at www.paulheaglesonfuneralhome.ca

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-06-28 published
PARKER, Roland▼ Merton,▼ Q.C.
After a brief battle with cancer at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, June 25, 2007 in his 80th year. Beloved husband for 55 years to Helen. Dear father of Paul PARKER (Catherine,▼) Janet▼ LAWLER (Michael▼) and Jo PARKER (Robert.▼) Loving▼ grandfather of Patrick, Julia, John, Fiona and Mykah. Roland is remembered by his sisters and brothers; Barbara (Bill), David (Sylvia), Walter (Donelda), Joan (Ivan), and Doreen (Charles). Dear brother-in-law of Mary MacDONALD and Robert WHITRED. He will be missed by his former colleagues at the Metro Toronto Legal Department where he served as Corporation Counsel. Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James Street at Richmond, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street at Dufferin, London on Friday, June 29 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery, London. Flowers are most welcome. Memorial contributions to the Collingwood Music Festival, P.O. Box 665, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 4E8 would be gratefully acknowledged.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-03 published
BROWN, Ivan Ross
At Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday July 1, 2007, Ivan Ross BROWN of Guelph, formerly of Markdale in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Joan BROWN (PARKER) of Guelph. Loving father of Peter BROWN of Carleton Place, Terry BRODIE (Ray LEWIS) of Markdale, Becky BROWN of Guelph and Virginia STEFFLER (Glenn) of Markham. Grandfather of Matthew, Heather and Evan BRODIE; Madeleine and Abraham THEODORE; Isobel BAKER- BROWN; and Emerson STEFFLER. A funeral service will be held at Annesley United Church, Markdale, Friday July 6th at 2: 00 p.m., followed by cremation. Arrangements entrusted to May Funeral Home, Markdale. If desired, donations to the New Democratic Party, Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-31 published
WHITE/WHYTE, Larry▼ Allan▼
Suddenly▼ in Meaford on Sunday, July 29, 2007. Larry WHITE/WHYTE of Meaford,▼ beloved husband of the former Leona ELLIS, at the age of 66. son of the late William and Margaret (FOTHERGILL) WHITE/WHYTE. Loved▼ father of Vicky COOK of Kitchener and Larry Jr. “Sam” WHITE/WHYTE of Meaford. Sadly missed grandfather of Chelsea, Colin and Cameron COOK, and Vanita WHITE/WHYTE. Dear brother of Dorothy Doran (Kenn RAPP,) Gwen (late Doug) OLIVER, Marjorie (late Reg) GIRARD, Keith (Lois) WHITE/WHYTE all of Meaford, Myrna (Ernie) ZWANCK of Brampton and Sharon (late Paul) DUNN of Meaford. Predeceased by a brother Laverne WHITE/WHYTE and a sister Marilyn (late Edward) McQUARRIE. Remembered also by brothers-in-law Kenneth and Ronald ELLIS of Meaford and by his many nieces and nephews and their families. A private family service of committal and interment of Larry's cremated remains will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford officiated by Reverend Gary PARKER. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9 (519-538-1320) to whom arrangements have been entrusted.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-01 published
WHITE/WHYTE, Larry▲▼ Allan▲▼
Suddenly▲▼ in Meaford on Sunday, July 29, 2007. Larry WHITE/WHYTE of Meaford,▲▼ beloved husband of the former Leona ELLIS, at the age of 66. son of the late William and Margaret (FOTHERGILL) WHITE/WHYTE. Loved▲▼ father of Vicky COOK of Kitchener and Larry Jr. “Sam” WHITE/WHYTE of Meaford. Sadly missed grandfather of Chelsea, Colin and Cameron COOK, and Vanita WHITE/WHYTE. Dear brother of Dorothy DORAN (Kenn▼ RAPP,) Gwen (late Doug) OLIVER, Marjorie (late Reg) GIRARD, Keith (Lois) WHITE/WHYTE all of Meaford, Myrna (Ernie) ZWANCK of Brampton and Sharon (Paul) DUNN of Meaford. Predeceased by a brother Laverne WHITE/WHYTE and a sister Marilyn (late Edward) McQUARRIE. Remembered▼ also by brothers-in-law Kenneth and Ronald ELLIS of Meaford and by his many nieces and nephews and their families. A private family service of committal and interment of Larry's cremated remains will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford officiated by Reverend Gary PARKER. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9 (519-538-1320) to whom arrangements have been entrusted.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-01 published
WHITE/WHYTE, Larry▲ Allan▲
Suddenly▲ in Meaford on Sunday, July 29, 2007. Larry WHITE/WHYTE of Meaford,▲ beloved husband of the former Leona ELLIS, at the age of 66. son of the late William and Margaret (FOTHERGILL) WHITE/WHYTE. Loved▲ father of Vicky COOK of Kitchener and Larry Jr. “Sam” WHITE/WHYTE of Meaford. Sadly missed grandfather of Chelsea, Colin and Cameron COOK, and Vanita WHITE/WHYTE. Dear brother of Dorothy DORAN (Kenn▲ RAPP,) Gwen (late Doug) OLIVER, Marjorie (late Reg) GIRARD, Keith (Lois) WHITE/WHYTE all of Meaford, Myrna (Ernie) ZWANCK of Brampton and Sharon (Paul) DUNN of Meaford. Predeceased by a brother Laverne WHITE/WHYTE and a sister Marilyn (late Edward) McQUARRIE. Remembered▲ also by brothers-in-law Kenneth and Ronald ELLIS of Meaford and by his many nieces and nephews and their families. A private family service of committal and interment of Larry's cremated remains will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford officiated by Reverend Gary PARKER. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9 (519-538-1320) to whom arrangements have been entrusted.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-24 published
SALOMON, Norene Eleanor (SHOWELL)
At Errinrung Residence in Thornbury on Thursday August 23, 2007 at the age of 75. The former Norene SHOWELL, predeceased by her beloved husband Henry SALOMON (January 21, 2005.) Loved mother of Vicki of Toronto, Peter of Thornbury, Jim of Wasaga Beach and Charlie of Oakville. Sadly missed Grandma of Bart and Holly. Dear sister of Heather PRYMA of Brampton and sister-in-law of Eva SALOMON of Austria and predeceased by a brother Jim SHOWELL of Clarksburg and fondly remembered by their families. Family will receive Friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, The Valley Chapel, 20 Alice St. E., in Thornbury on Sunday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. Funeral services, officiated by Reverend Gary PARKER, will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday, August 27 at 11: 00 a.m. with committal and interment to follow at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-06 published
McARTHUR, Dorothy▼ Adelaide▼
At Lee Manor, Owen Sound, on Wednesday, August 29th, 2007, at the age of 86 years, Dorothy McARTHUR of Owen Sound and formerly of Port Elgin. Wife of the late Don McARTHUR. Grandmother▼ of Marc HEMSTOCK and his wife Michelle,▼ and Lee▼ Ann▼ and her husband Rick CORBETT, all of Owen Sound. Great-grandmother of Noah, MacKenzie, Marlee, and Brian. She is also survived by her son-in-law Phillip HEMSTOCK and his wife Effie▼ of Owen Sound, sisters-in-law Jean PARKER and her husband Horrie of Port Elgin, and Betty REID of Southampton.▼ She▼ is predeceased by her daughter Marilyn HEMSTOCK in 1993. Friends may call at the at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores), from 10: 00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29th, 2007. A funeral service to be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 11: 00 a. m. with the Rev. Gordon WILLIAMS officiating. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Memorial and portrait online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-17 published
SMITH, Winnifred▲▼ Joan▲▼
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday September 16, 2007 of Grey Gables, Markdale and formerly of Flesherton in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert SMITH. Loving▲▼ mother of Ian (Cathy) of Flesherton and Pam of Maple. She will be loved and remembered by her grand_son Sam of Kitchener. Dear sister of Kathleen PARKER of Kent, England and the late Leslie MONK and Doreen LINDSTON- NIND. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Tuesday, September 18 from 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Priceville on Wednesday, September 19 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Comrades of the Royal Canadian Legion, Flesherton-Markdale Br. #333, are asked to assemble for service 7: 00 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church or the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund would be gratefully appreciated.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-18 published
SMITH, Winnifred▲ Joan▲
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday September 16, 2007 of Grey Gables, Markdale and formerly of Flesherton in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert SMITH. Loving▲ mother of Ian (Cathy) of Flesherton, Pam of Maple and lovingly remembered by her grand_son Sam of Kitchener. Dear sister of Kathleen PARKER of Kent, England and the late Leslie and Doreen MONK. The▲ family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Tuesday, September 18 from 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Priceville on Wednesday, September 19 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Comrades of the Royal Canadian Legion, Flesherton-Markdale Br. #333, are asked to assemble for service 7: 00 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions to Ride for Sight, Grey Gables Nursing Home or the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund would be gratefully appreciated.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-22 published
MacKEY, George Hunter
At the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Thursday September 20, 2007. George Hunter MacKEY of Meaford, and formerly of Collingwood Township, in his 98th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife, the former Gladys Alma HURST, in 1989. Loved father of Marjorie COOKE and her husband Cecil of Hamilton. Predeceased by his son George Edward MacKEY in 1996 and fondly remembered by his daughter-in-law Carol MacKEY of Thornbury. Loving grandfather of Michael MacKEY and his wife Kelly, Grant MacKEY and his wife Gail, Melanie COOKE and her husband Craig PARKIN and Terence COOKE. Dearly missed great-grandfather of Kristen, Steven, Blair and Hunter MacKEY. Predeceased by sisters Isabel KELLY and Ellen FRASER. Family will receive Friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, The Valley Chapel, 20 Alice Street East, Thornbury on Sunday from 1 until 4 p.m. Funeral services, officiated by Reverend Gary PARKER, will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 1: 30 p.m. with interment to follow at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford General Hospital or the Meaford Nursing Home Auxiliary or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-24 published
CARROLL, René " Ray"
Suddenly at his residence in Durham on Friday, September 21, 2007 in his 56th year. son of the late Leo and Lillian CARROLL. Dear brother of Delores (Robert) PARKER of Cambridge. Best friend of Christopher FIZELL of Durham. Also survived by a niece, a nephew and his many Friends. Cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services 519-371-8507.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-26 published
McARTHUR, Dorothy▲ Adelaide▲
Passed away at Lee Manor, Owen Sound, on Wednesday, August 29th, 2007, at the age of 86 years, Dorothy McARTHUR of Owen Sound and formerly of Port Elgin. Wife of the late Don McARTHUR. Grandmother▲ of Marc HEMSTOCK and his wife Michelle,▲ and Lee▲ Ann▲ and her husband Rick CORBETT, all of Owen Sound. Great-grandmother of Noah, MacKenzie, Marlee, and Brian. She is also survived by her son-in-law Phillip HEMSTOCK and his wife Effie▲ of Owen Sound, sisters-in-law Jean PARKER and her husband Horrie of Port Elgin, and Betty REID of Southampton.▲ She▲ is predeceased by her daughter Marilyn HEMSTOCK in 1993. Friends may call at the at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores), from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 29th, 2007. A funeral service to be conducted in the chapel at 11: 00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon WILLIAMS officiating. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Memorial and portrait online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-26 published
PARKER, Howard Earl
Peacefully at Meadow Park Nursing Home, London on Sunday September 23rd in his 76th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary (née FENTON.) Dear father of Susan EVASCHUK (Tony) of Dorchester and Jeffery of British Columbia. Loving grandfather of Melissa, Adam, Jessica and Tyler. Brother of Virginia GREATHEAD. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Meadow Park Nursing Home on Thursday September 27, 2007 at 11 a.m.

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-16 published
NEILLY, Margaret Mary (née PARKER)
At the Hanover Hospital on Sunday, October 14th, 2007 at the age of 85 years, Margaret Mary NEILLY of Paisley. Dear wife of the late Earl NEILLY. Beloved mother of Maxine WILLIAMS and Vince of London, Dennis and his wife Darlene of Paisley, and Gregory of Kirkland Lake. Grandma to Kim and her husband Scott, Amanda, Devin and his wife Mandy, Dan and Drew, Great-grandma to Cody, Brendan and Keaton. She is also survived by her sister Marion RUTHVEN. Predeceased by her parents Chauncey and Mary PARKER, her sister Marie ELLIS, her brother Harold PARKER, her grand_son Kevin WILLIAMS, her brothers-in-law Robert and Lloyd NEILLY, and by her sister-in-law Francis. Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St. S., Paisley from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16th, and from 10 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m. on Wednesday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. with the Rev. Judy ZARUBICK officiating. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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PARKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-20 published
LITTLE, Norma Jean (née LIVINGSTON)
At the Meaford Hospital on Tuesday December 18, 2007. Norma Jean (née LIVINGSTON) LITTLE of Meaford at the age of 86. Beloved wife of 'Colonel' Bill LITTLE who predeceased her in October of 2000. Much loved mother of Brigadier General (Ret'd) W.R.C. 'Clark' LITTLE and his wife Barbara of Ottawa. Fondly remembered by grand_son Lance Corporal Cassidy LITTLE, Royal Marine Commando, of Plymouth, United Kingdom and granddaughter Katie LITTLE of Saint_John's Newfoundland. Predeceased by a sister Roberta and remembered also by her niece Amanda STAINES of Toronto. A memorial funeral service, officiated by Reverend Gary PARKER, will be conducted at Christ Church Anglican in Meaford on Saturday December 22 at 1: 30 p.m. A family service of committal and interment of Norma Jean's cremated remains will be conducted at Duxbury Cemetery in the spring. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9 (519-538-1320) to whom arrangements are entrusted.

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PARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-02 published
MITCHELL, Russell Howard
Peacefully at Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, December 30, 2006. Russell Howard MITCHELL of R.R.#1, Straffordville in his 80th year. Beloved husband of 51 years Hazel (PARKER) MITCHELL. Dear father of Jeanette BALDWIN and partner Dan SMYTH of Pt. Burwell and Linda MITCHELL and fiancé John TEIXEIRA of Cambridge. Loving grandfather of Mark and Paul. Also survived by a brother Lawrence MITCHELL, sisters-in-law Jean and Evelyn MITCHELL and a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by an infant daughter Myrna, brothers Eugene, Walter and Max MITCHELL. Born in Bayham Township on June 12, 1927 son of the late Grant and Mildred (WOODWORD) MITCHELL. Russell was farmer and a member of Richmond United Church. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment, Straffordville Cemetery. Rev. Norman JONES, officiating. Donations to the Richmond United Church would be appreciated. Condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com

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PARKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-12 published
PARKER, Robert▲▼ Grant (September 25, 1953-January 12, 2005)
Lovingly rememebered "…in keeping with the situation." Love you and miss you every day, Mom, Dad, Barry, Dawn, Kendra and Grant, John, Bev and Andrew, Mary and Vicki

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PARKER o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-07-25 published
FIDDLER, Joan Rita (PAVELIN)
Peacefully on July 11, 2007 at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, Joan Rita FIDDLER (PAVELIN) of Wasage Beach, in her 74th year, surrendered to her lengthy battle with cancer. Loved and admired for her courage, by her children Kim WOODS and spouse Terry of London, Karen FIDDLER and spouse Wayne of Prince George, British Columbia, Kelly FIDDLER and spouse Jim of Windsor, her grandchildren Desiray, Joshua, and great-grand_son Benjamin. Sadly missed by her mother Helen (96 yrs), brother Lorne, nephews Shane and Collin and former husband George FIDDLER. Fondly remembered by sister-in-law Audrey PARKER and her husband Bill, niece Cathy and family, nephews Mike and Dave and their families and sister-in-law Sharon PAVELIN. Predeceased by her father Frederic, brother Freddie and son (George) Kirk. Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at a later date. Many thanks to the doctors, nurses, therapists and medical staff at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital for their compassion. Arrangements entrusted to the Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Centre (705-429-1040). As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital or the Royal Victoria Hospital Cancer Center in Barrie, Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-13 published
PARKER, Dorothy Gladys (née PEMBERTON)
(October 2, 1916-January 10, 2007)
(Dorothy, Dodo, Do, Aunt Do, Mrs. P)
On Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at Mount Sinai Hospital, surrounded by close and loving Friends. "Do" was the much loved daughter of Floris Lavinia JOHNSON and Oliver Cox PEMBERTON and beloved and adored wife of the late Robert Gordon M. PARKER, LLB. (d. 1982). "Wonky" and "Do" were married on June 12, 1940. She was also predeceased by her sisters Peggy and Betty and brothers Monte and Stan. She is survived by adoring nieces and nephews, many Friends of all ages, from all walks of life, and her cat, Jodie. There will be a graveside service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery (between Mount Pleasant and Yonge Street, near Yonge Street), on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 11 a.m. followed by a Celebration of "Dodo's" remarkable life afterwards from 12: 30-2:00 at The Granite Club, 2350 Bayview Avenue (north of Lawrence Avenue, west side), where she enjoyed years of curling and Friendship with the Granite Dancers. We only wish we had a tin of her famous brandy snaps to share together one last time to celebrate this truly remarkable, gracious and generous lady. "Do" dedicated much time to charities. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Hospital for Sick Children or The Toronto Humane Society would be gratefully appreciated. We thankfully acknowledge the care provided by Mount Sinai Hospital, particularly Doctor Kyle KIRKHAM and nurse Julia of the 17th floor during "Do's" last three weeks and the many years of compassion, dedication and care provided by her physician, Doctor Sydney NUSINOWITZ. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel.

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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-13 published
MOCON, Michael
Suddenly on Monday, June 11, 2007 at his home with his wife by his side. Michael MOCON, beloved husband of Esther. Loving father of Aaron, and Sarah. Dear brother of Joanne PARKER, and Carol. Beloved son of Hendrika and the late Edward MOCON. Devoted son-in-law of Sam and Selma GELBFARB. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights of Dufferin) for service on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 2: 30 p.m. Interment Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 50 Routliffe Lane. If desired, donations may be made to the Michael Mocon Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.

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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-15 published
YOUNG, Mary Winnifred (née HENDREN)
Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, June 9th, 2007 at Markham Stouffville Hospital in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her parents George and Gertrude HENDREN, her beloved husband Doctor Percival Musgrave YOUNG, her sister Ivah BRAND and her brothers Don and Ralph HENDREN. Devoted mother of Ian (Shirley) of Toronto, Roger (Kate KENNEDY) of Sudbury, and Heather (Pat PARKER) of Espanola and New Liskeard. Loving grandmother of Katherine (Ashley ADAMSON,) Karen (Todd JASIE,) Genevieve (Geoff NEWTON,) Brian (Karen,) Bradley (Jennifer LAVINIA,) and David (Michelle.) Proud great-grandmother of Emma, Megan, Tyler, Cassidy, Samuel and Eva. Mary was born on May 16, 1916 in Lakefield, Ontario. She graduated as a registered nurse from Kingston General Hospital in 1937 and married her beloved Percy in 1940. She moved to Sturgeon Falls, Ontario where Percy practiced as a general practitioner physician until 1977, when they retired to Toronto. Mary spent her life helping others and was involved in many community activities. Mary's greatest undertaking was raising her three children. She supported them in every way and always kept communications open. In more recent years she was a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary had boundless energy and a great sense of humour that rubbed off positively on everyone around her. She loved nature and was the driving force in the family to purchase a boat, then land and a cottage on Lake Nipissing where the family still spends many of its happiest moments. This has kindled a deep love and appreciation of the out of doors in her children and grandchildren. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She touched so many lives. She will always be in our hearts with great affection. A memorial service to celebrate Mary's life will be held at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 21st. If desired, donations to the Childhood Cancer Foundation Candlelighters Canada would be gratefully acknowledged as an expression of sympathy. www.childhoodcancer.ca or 1-800-363-1062. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com

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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-27 published
PARKER, Roland▲ Merton,▲ Q.C.
After a brief battle with cancer at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, June 25, 2007 in his 80th year. Beloved husband for 55 years to Helen. Dear father of Paul PARKER (Catherine,▲) Janet▲ LAWLER (Michael▲) and Jo PARKER (Robert.▲) Loving▲ grandfather of Patrick, Julia, John, Fiona and Mykah. Roland is remembered by his sisters and brothers; Barbara (Bill), David (Sylvia), Walter (Donelda), Joan (Ivan), and Doreen (Charles). Dear brother-in-law of Mary MacDONALD and Robert WHITRED. He will be missed by his former colleagues at the Metro Toronto Legal Department where he served as Corporation Counsel. Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James Street at Richmond, London. The funeral service will be conducted at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street at Dufferin, London on Friday, June 29 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery, London. Flowers are most welcome. Memorial contributions to the Collingwood Music Festival, P.O. Box 665, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 4E8 would be gratefully acknowledged.

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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-21 published
BOYER, Joan Marie (née SMALLFIELD)
Beloved wife of Michael G. BOYER on July 19, 2007 in her 80th year after a long illness. Loving mother of Richard M. BOYER and his wife Brenda PARKER- BOYER, George F. BOYER and his wife Clare BOLTON, and Pamela Jane BOYER and her husband Andrew ZELIZNAK. Cherished grandmother of five wonderful grandchildren; Christopher John, Emily Louise, Charlotte Cecile, James Flynn and Michael Boyer ZELIZNAK.
There will be a cremation followed by a private internment with no visitation. A service of thanksgiving and a celebration of her life will be held at Saint Mary's Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 1T8 on Wednesday July 25 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. The entrance is off Major Mackenzie on the northwest corner of Yonge and Major Mackenzie. If desired donations in her memory may be made to Saint Mary's Anglican Church (Chapel Restoration Fund) or York Central Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 10 Trench St. Richmond Hill, L4C 4Z3. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Doctor Matilda NG, Doctor John HAYAMI and Doctor BERGER; the nurses of the Chemotherapy Clinic and those of the Continuing Care and Palliative Care Wings at York Central Hospital. Their exemplary skills were always available to us as was their sympathy and Friendship. We shall never forget them.
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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-23 published
Dreams of Toronto city planner turned into a nightmare of red tape
Visionary and prophetic British-trained surveyor and urban developer battled bureaucracy to make an important contribution to the development of the city in the Sixties
By Noreen SHANAHAN, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S8
As Toronto's first Commissioner of Development, Walter MANTHORPE had a hand in a stunning new city hall complex, envisioned a metropolitan skyline dominated by soaring towers, understood the value of downtown residential neighbourhoods and was among the first to have notions of a domed stadium.
Yet, as a guiding light, he was also an engineer whose vision was infused with controversy. He rode fluctuating waves of public opinion, fashioned creative solutions but still managed to gain the respect of his political opponents. "He and I tangled greatly in the late sixties and early 1970s," said former Toronto mayor, John Sewell. "He believed very strongly, as many people did, in the idea that modernist approaches to the city were a really good idea - high-rise apartments, towers in parks, getting rid of streets. Those kinds of things.
"We were on the cusp of the big change that was happening in Toronto, that gave Toronto the central area plan," Mr. Sewell added.
Walter MANTHORPE cut his teeth on controversy. He was one of two sons born into a family with strong Quaker connections in Norwich, England, during the First World War. His grocer father was a conscientious objector who was sentenced to several years' hard labour in Dartmoor Prison. Meanwhile, his mother ran the family business, which was an early health-food store, and raised her sons as vegetarians during a time when such a path was strongly criticized.
After articling with a firm in Norwich, Mr. MANTHORPE qualified as a surveyor in 1936. But instead of immediately picking up a pencil, he joined Maddermarket Theatre, a local venue that in 1921 had become the first permanent recreation of an Elizabethan Theatre. Under the founder and director, Nugent Monck, Mr. MANTHORPE also acted in early productions of plays by George Bernard Shaw.
Shortly afterward, he found a job in London at the Office of Works, which looked after government property and, in particular, public parks. He then took another surprising turn and moved into a place called the Youth House, a residence established by a group of theosophists who valued the principles of internationalism. While living here, Mr. MANTHORPE helped provide accommodation and find jobs for German and Austrian students who were fleeing the Nazi regime of Adolf Hitler. He met his future wife, Anne PARKER, at Youth House.
When the Second World War started Mr. MANTHORPE, like his father, chose to be a conscientious objector, and the ramifications of this decision were significant. Questions were asked in the House of Commons as to the validity of his case, since he was one of the first people in Britain to argue conscientious objector status on philosophical rather than religious grounds. He had to appear before a tribunal as well as resign from his government job. Instead, he did first aid work and become an air raid warden. Meanwhile, his brother Jack enlisted in the Royal Air Force and was later killed.
In 1951, Mr. MANTHORPE joined the Central Office of Information in London and became involved in designing the Festival of Britain. This festival, popularly referred to as "a tonic for the nation," was an attempt to boost the morale of bombed-out Londoners. An elaborate exhibition was developed on the south bank of the River Thames. Controversy plagued the festival. Irate tenants who were being evicted from their homes to make way for the highly publicized development took their fight to the streets, and many believed the millions budgeted for the event would have been better spent on new housing. In the process, Mr. MANTHORPE had caught sight of his future; he attended London University at night and qualified as a town planner. One of his early jobs was to design the dry dock at Greenwich for the Cutty Sark, the last of the three-masted tea clippers. Perhaps it was on the deck of this ship that he first considered crossing oceans and taking his city-planning skills to Canada.
In 1955, he landed a job as Toronto's deputy planning commissioner. He and Anne, along with their daughter Vicky and son Jonathan, who later became a reporter at the Globe and Mail, emigrated to Toronto just as the city was staging an international competition for the design of the new city hall. His career took off and in 1962 he was appointed Toronto's first Commissioner of Development.
"He was at the centre of a community of planners and architects who paved the way for Toronto's progress toward becoming one of the most cosmopolitan and attractive cities in North America," said Vicky. "It was a period of ferment, creativity and excitement."
Mr. MANTHORPE developed a passion for functional architecture in the style of modernist architect Walter GROPIUS, with whom he worked on a Toronto waterfront development later in his career. He viewed the development of high-rise apartments as a necessary component. "His outlook was very cosmopolitan. He was keen on people being able to flow around the world," said Vicky. "In Toronto, he foresaw that there would be great immigration… and that lots of apartments would be required."
He also was one of the first to come up with the idea of a domed sports stadium in downtown Toronto, and believed that derelict railway yards that lay between Front Street and the lake shore was just the place to put it. The idea, however, was years ahead of its time and decades elapsed before the SkyDome took shape.
Fed up with bureaucratic limitations and what he considered to be backward thinking, Mr. MANTHORPE resigned his post as commissioner in 1967. Mr. MANTHORPE was fond of an editorial cartoon that appeared in The Globe and Mail. It shows him slipping out of a meeting of the board of control whose members are all asleep. "Great things are going to happen in this city and I want to be part of them," he whispers.
An editorial published in The Globe and Mail at that time said Mr. MANTHORPE had been hired to attract developers to Toronto and "clear the track ahead of them," but instead of being free to get on with his job, he found himself mired in red tape. So he tiptoed out of city hall and into the offices of Meridian Property Management Ltd. to become a consultant.
Controversy continued to dog him. For instance, a high-rise building development planned for Toronto's South Saint_James Town neighbourhood quickly developed into a highly publicized fracas. In 1970, more than 100 tenants living in low-rise buildings in this downtown neighbourhood were given eviction notices by their landlord, the Meridian Group, to make way for the construction project. They formed a tenants' union and John Sewell - who at that time was a Toronto city alderman - spearheaded their fight against the developer. Mr. Sewell and Mr. MANTHORPE devised an experimental program whereupon Mr. Sewell became the middleman between the company and the tenants. Rents were paid to Mr. Sewell and then passed on to the Meridian Group. While zoning decisions were being made at city hall concerning low-rise or high-rise developments, tenants were protected from immediate eviction. Meanwhile, planning went ahead.
Where Mr. Sewell and Mr. MANTHORPE differed was not that new zoning laws had to be established, but rather what kind of development would fill the space and whether residents would have a say in the planning. "[Meridian] want high density. We say fine. There's no problem with high density at all as long as that doesn't mean high rise," Mr. Sewell said at that time.
Mr. MANTHORPE's position at Meridian gave him a platform upon which to try and shame the city into looking to the future and accepting that higher was better. "It's understandable that people in downtown residential areas are frightened," he said. "Practically every other city has a downtown core that is rotting away, a battlefield that no one dares cross. But Toronto is on the right track and if you're winning, it's the wrong time to turn tail and run away."
His approach did not always win Friends but it did gain him respect. "He was actually a nice man; I liked him," said Mr. Sewell earlier this month. "I got along with him in a personal way, but we believed in fundamentally different directions."
While critics point to Saint_James Town as a failure, the low-cost housing development may also be seen as another example of Mr. MANTHORPE's prescience. Many years later, residential downtown towers are now flourishing in the form of expensive condominiums.
After the debate surrounding Saint_James Town died down, Mr. MANTHORPE continued working as a town planning consultant on various projects, both in Toronto and in Great Britain. He was an authority on planning law and was much in demand as an expert witness at hearings and tribunals. In the mid-1980s, he managed the redevelopment of the Hudson's Bay headquarters in London and in the early 1990s, he returned to Southern Ontario to work on development planning with the Anglican Church.
At 80, he finally retired and spent his final years back home in Norwich.
Walter MANTHORPE was born in Norwich, England, on November 15, 1916. He died in Norwich on June 13, 2007. He was 90. He is survived by his wife, Anne, his son, Jonathan, and daughter Vicky.

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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-08 published
MINETT, E. Everet (February 23, 1918-september 5, 2007)
Letting go when he was at peace, feeling the love of four generations of family. As a boy and a young man, Everet exhibited extraordinary gifts. He was a brilliant student. He attended University of Toronto Schools where he excelled in classics, languages, science, and music. He later studied math, physics, and chemistry at University of Toronto (Trinity College) and subsequently did graduate work in physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At age 8, Everet assumed a large measure of family leadership when his father died. Everet discovered his perfect love at age 15 when he saw Alice Caroline PARKER as an angel in a Christmas pageant at St. George's Church in Guelph, Ontario. They were married in 1941 and raised a family of 5 children as they traveled with extended stays in Norwalk, Connecticut, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Rochester, New York, and Toronto, Ontario, where Alice currently lives. But Everet's and Alice's lifelong geographical passion was Cognashene, Georgian Bay. Along with his wife and young children, Everet fashioned a magical summer paradise. The 40's, 50', 60's, and 70's were exciting times for a gifted scientist in the business world. Everet played significant roles in the Manhattan Project (40's), in the development of RCA's ENIAC and Remington-Rand's UNIVAC computer systems (50's), in senior positions at Xerox (60's), and as director of University of Toronto's UTLAS (70's). In addition, during the 70's and 80's Everet and wife, Alice, worked side by side at their own import and distribution venture in Toronto, The Canadian Tumbler Company. Everet loved us all and was an inspirational mentor. He taught us about fulcrums and levers, and that anything was possible. His children will never forget that inspiration: Peggy WILLARD and her husband, Joe; Charles MINETT and his wife, Nina; Doug MINETT; Jane MINETT and her husband, David KEITH and Bill MINETT and his wife, Teresa. Everet's grandchildren and great-grandchildren will also miss their loving grandfather: Doug WILLARD and his wife, Lorri, and their son, Owen; Suzanne WILLARD; Charlie MINETT; Arthur MINETT; George MINETT; Elizabeth MINETT; Ben MINETT and his wife, Stephanie; Hannah MINETT, her husband, Mike VANSTONE, and their sons, Quinn and Oleh; Alice KEITH; Andy KEITH, Chris KEITH and his wife Sue FRASER, and their children, Ellie and Gillian; Karina KEITH and her husband Brian THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, and their children Sydney, Kira, and Adam; and Bill MINETT and his wife, Teresa, and their children, Everet, Wesley, and Sean. The family wishes to thank the caring and wonderful staff of Saint Michael's Hospital, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Michael's Hospital Foundation: www.smh.toronto.on.ca or 416-864-5000. Calling hours at Morley Bedford funeral home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto on Sunday, September 9th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Monday from 7 p.m. with service to follow at 8 pm.

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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-21 published
PARKER, Alice Elizabeth (née BUHLE)
(April 3, 1903-September 18, 2007)
This very special lady died peacefully at Providence Manor after a long and full life, filled with love for everyone and from everyone. Alice was welcomed in to the arms of God and to her dearest husband Harry Scott PARKER and to see again her parents Delia and William BUHLE, her sisters Florence BUHLE and Grace KONACHER who died so long ago. Caring step-mother of Archie (Alice) and the late Julia MARSHALL (Clare) and loving grandmother of Shiela THODER (Joe), Susan CLIFTON (Bill) Ann DAVIES (Brent), Steven, David and Christopher (Kim). Grandma will be deeply missed and remembered by her many great-grandchildren Brian, Mary, Sarah, Joey, Kevin, Mary- Kate, Lucy, Jessica, Colin, Evan, Eric, Garrett, Taylor, Lauren, Alicia, Christie, Emily, Erica and Aiden. Cherished aunt of Joyce HISEY (Sam,) Aunt Ollie will be remembered always with endearing love by the Hisey children, Steven (Cindy), Virginia (Brian), Dennis, Vivian (Christopher), and Brian (Sarah) and their off-spring Alex, Emily, Graeme, Neil, Corinne, Jacqueline and Patrick. Alice touched the lives of many. Her thoughtfullness and kindness will be remembered by Friends and families alike. In particular Mary BOUCHER, Wendy PARKER, Karen PARKER, Dixie Lee PARKER (deceased,) Evelyn Storey, the Salisbury and McGinn families are indicative of her caring. Born in New Jersey, raised in Pennsylvania, Alice came to Canada in the 1930's. Moving from Toronto to Tweed, Ontario and finally to Kingston. She was the loving custodian of the Lasalle Cottage on Earl St. for many years. Community and business involvement found her at the Kingston Chamber of Commerce, The Endowment Office at Queen's University, administrative work at Saint Mary's Cathedral and finally as a parish secretary. Cooking, music, theatre, and art filled in her "empty moments". She become the Kingston Grandma Moses to all of us! An exceptional lady who lead an exceptional life through her church, the community, and the people close to her. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the nursing staff on Montreal 3 at Providence Manor. There have been so many who have so carefully tended to her welfare for so many years. Thanks also to Friar David COLLINS whose prayers and blessings have helped during these last months. Friends and family will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes - Central Chapel 49 Colborne St. (at Clergy St.) on Friday September 21, 2007 from 4-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint_James Chapel (at Johnson St. and Clergy Street, behind Saint Mary's Cathedral) on Saturday September 22, 2007 at 10: 00 a.m. Rite of Committal to follow with prayers at Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto at 2: 45 p.m. For those wishing, donations may be made to the charity of choice.

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PARKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-22 published
PARKER, Lionel Albert
(Former member of The Kinsmen Club and Big Brothers Association)
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday October 20th, Beloved husband of Betty PARKER (MATHEWS.) Dear father of Paul (Sharon), Douglas (Lisa), Mary (John). Loving grandfather of Zachariah and Tess. Dear brother of Nell YATES and the late Jack PARKER. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Audrey MATHEWS and the late Andrew. Special friend to Cathy and Rod MacLeod.
Visitation will be held at The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday October 23rd 2007. Funeral service will be held at Saint_John's Anglican Church, Bowmanville, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Saint_John's Anglican Church (Outreach) or a charity of your choice.

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