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WALCARIUS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-02 published
WALCARIUS, Edwin " Ed"
At Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, January 1, 2007. Edwin "Ed" WALCARIUS of Aylmer in his 55th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Sharon (TAELMAN) WALCARIUS. Born in Saint Thomas on July 24, 1952 dear son of Christina (SCHRAM) WALCARIUS of Aylmer and the late Algar (WALCARIUS1987.) Dear father of Sheri MONK and husband Kurtis of Dorchester, Cindy MASTRANDREA and husband Michael of Saint Thomas, Melissa RUBERTO and husband Pasquale of London and step-father of Sheena CSAKLI of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Zachary, Adriana, Emily and Alyssa. Brother of Eldon and wife Rhonda, Darrell and wife Kelly, Henry and wife Nancy. Also survived by a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Ed owned and operated Aylmer Design and Copy and formerly Profile Computers in Saint Thomas. He was a board member of the Aylmer Chamber of Commerce. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Saint Paul's United Church, Aylmer on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment, Queen of Peace Cemetery. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com

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WALCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-04 published
SANDERSON, L. Eleanor (née McROBERTS)
In the early morning of September 2, 2007, Eleanor died peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, in London, Ontario, having lived a full and rich life of 94 years.
Eleanor enjoyed a long and distinguished career with the London Board of Education, and was a passionate and tireless advocate for specialized classes and enhanced learning opportunities for the gifted. She went on to become a recognized expert in the field, and was designated a Master Teacher by the London Board of Education.
She retired from teaching in 1971, when she met and married Ted SANDERSON and moved to Toronto. There she was an active member of Metropolitan United Church, involved in the church's annual festival of the arts, dayspring. After returning to London, Ontario, Eleanor brought her love of learning to the Society for Learning in Retirement.
Eleanor was born in Kintore, Ontario, in 1913 to Lorne Chester McROBERTS and Lillian GUNDY and was predeceased by her only sister Margaret Eddy MacLEOD (2003,) and her brother-in-law Irving MacLEOD (1997) of Oshawa and is survived by her nephews Donald MacLEOD of Oshawa and David MacLEOD (Beth) of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and their sons, Ian of Minneapolis and James of Chicago.
Eleanor was also predeceased by her husband, C.F. (Ted) SANDERSON (1993) and is survived by his children Mary Sanderson ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and Jane Sanderson LESPERANCE and Jane's children, Norah and Joseph (Victoria) all of Toronto. Eleanor will be missed by her many, many loved and faithful Friends, many of whom are former students. Special thanks to her loyal caregiver and friend, Jean WALCH, who was at her bedside when she died.
A memorial service celebrating Eleanor's life will be held on Saturday, September 8 at 11: 00 a.m. at The Grosvenor Club, 1 Grosvenor Street, London.
In lieu of flowers, Friends are invited to contribute to a trust fund that has been established in Eleanor's name to continue her interest and commitment to children's learning. Donations may be sent to The Thames Valley Education Foundation, 1250 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5L1, marked: The Eleanor McRoberts Sanderson Creative Learning Trust Fund.

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WALDEN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-11-19 published
FERGUSON, Heidi Marion
Of Kincardine, died peacefully at South Bruce Grey Health Centre-Kincardine, on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Beloved daughter of Doreen FERGUSON and dear sister of Kelly-Lee and Bill. Father Harley FERGUSON of Key West, Florida. Heidi will be greatly missed by her dear friend and companion Butch McIVOR. Special thanks to Butch McIVOR, Elaine WALDEN and Lynn SOMER. A memorial service will be held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, 757 Princes Street, Kincardine, Ontario, N2Z 1Z5,519-396-2701, on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m., with Rev. Ruth MacLEAN officiating. Interment, Kincardine Cemetery. Memorial donations to Women's House of Bruce County, Kincardine would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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WALDEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-11 published
MOSHER, Gerald Alfred " Jerry"
At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Wednesday, January 10th, 2007. Gerald Alfred "Jerry" MOSHER of New Glasgow in his 61st year. Lovingly remembered by his wife Mary (PRITCHARD) and his daughter Laurie MOSHER of London and sons Chris and his wife Reneé of West Lorne and Jeremy and his wife Tara of New Glasgow. Dear grandfather of Nikko, Logan, Nolan, Tyler and Joshua. Jerry is survived by his brother Frank and his wife Maggie of London and his sisters Eileen WALDEN and her husband Austin of Stoney Creek and Cathy ALLAIRE and her husband Jean-Pierre of Windsor, Quebec. Also survived by several nieces and 1 nephew. Friends may call at the Rodney Chapel on Friday, January 12th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted on Saturday at 1: 00 p.m. Rev. A. BERWICK officiating. Interment Rodney Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to Four Counties Hospital Foundation or the Brain Tumour Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Padfield Funeral Homes (519 785-0810). Online condolences may be left at www.padfieldfuneralhome.com

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WALDON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-03 published
GUEST, Donald Schofield
1935 Toronto, died peacefully October 29, 2007, at his home in Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, surrounded by family and Friends after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a son of the late Jack and Mary (McDONALD) GUEST, Toronto. Don leaves his loving wife and best friend of fifty-one years, Nancy (WALDON;) sons, Donald and his wife Marilyn and granddaughter Olivia, Barrie, Ontario; Dean and his wife Brenda and grand_sons, Daniel, Nicolas and Andrew, Saint John, New Brunswick; Barry and his wife Lory and grandchildren Lauren and Spencer, Burlington, Ontario; Aunt Marjory Guest McKNIGHT and his brother John GUEST and family, Etobicoke, Ontario. Schooled in Toronto, his business career was in the Graphic Arts Industry in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. He was past president of Advertising and Sales Club, Ottawa an active athlete, winning Canadian Junior and Senior Men's Basketball Champion, Canadian High School Champion Rowing, Bronze Medal at British Games 1954 with partner Larry Stephan, Balmy Beach Football Club 1954, Canadian Football League Ottawa Rough Riders, 1956, 57 and 58. Don loved to fish, hunt and golf. He will be greatly missed by his ECI poker buddies of 55 years and Lynch Lake Fishing Club members, also sister-in-law Diane KORPELA, Mississauga, Ontario and his faithful Airedale dog 'sport'. Don served as warden St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester for the past eleven years. Visitation was held 7-9 p.m. Friday in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3rd in St. Stephen's Anglican Church with Fr. Jim McCorriston officiating. Burial to follow in the church Cemetery. Family flowers only. If desired, donations in Don's memory may be made to St Stephen's Parish Centre Building Fund, (Don's major project) or Lunenburg County Victorian Order of Nurses.

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WALENGA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-05-30 published
BYRO, Joanna (BRNJOSEVIC)
Died May 19, 2007, at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto. Joanna was born June 3, 1940, in Thunder Bay, and came to Toronto to study piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music. After graduation, a car accident cut short her promising musical career as a concert pianist.
She then used her creative talents to design, manufacture, and sell her own line of clothing in Toronto, first at Yum-Yum Boutique, and then at Vamp. Always ready for new challenges, she set up her own advertising company, Zee Agency. Then she found her lifelong career in real estate. She joined Darrell Kent in 1981, and became one of his top agents. Joanna worked as an agent, a broker, and as a trusted guide to her many Friends, clients, and co-workers.
She will be missed by her mother Victoria WALENGA, her son Greg, and her former husband Ray.
The funeral service will take place on Sunday, June 3, at 3: 00 p.m. at Humphrey Funeral Home, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East). If desired, donations to The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9, would be appreciated.

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WALENT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-11-29 published
Wyoming man dies from fall
By Free Press Staff, Thurs., November 29, 2007
A 48-year-old Wyoming man has died from injuries suffered in a fall November 17. Lambton Ontario Provincial Police said Frank WALENT died at London Health Sciences Centre's Victoria Hospital Tuesday.
WALENT was on a Petrolia Line farm tending to a horse stabled there and was cleaning cobwebs from the barn when he lost his balance and fell four metres, landing on his head. An investigation concluded there was no foul play.

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WALIA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-01 published
Gunfire outbreak yields six casualties in 10 days
By Tim SHUFELT, Page A9
The shooting of Munit WALIA on Monday in the city's west end capped off a 10-day outbreak of fatal gunfire, pushing the number of gun-related homicides to levels not seen since the so-called "year of the gun" in 2005.
Police found Mr. WALIA, 27, around 9 p.m. in his car suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the Martingrove Road and Finch Avenue West area. He was taken to Saint Michael's Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police are now investigating whether he uttered the names of his attackers in the voice mail message he was leaving his pregnant girlfriend moments before he was shot.
Nobody has yet been charged in the death of Mr. WALIA, as is the case in four of the six shooting fatalities in the last 10 days.
The killing of Kimel FOSTER, 21, outside the Town Talk Restaurant and Bar near Vaughan Road and Oakwood Avenue, kicked off a bloody weekend in the early morning hours of July 21. Mr. FOSTER died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen, while a second victim survived.
The next morning, 11-year-old Ephraim BROWN died from a bullet to the neck, followed by the separate shootings of Shawn JAMES and Amin AAFI. First-degree murder charges were laid against two people last week in the death of Mr. JAMES, 31, who police say was killed by shots fired from the window of a Beck taxicab near Wellesley and Sherbourne Streets. Police are still searching for a third suspect.
Mr. AAFI, 24, arrived at hospital after shots rang out in Flirt Lounge in the nightclub district. He died from a single gunshot wound, while a second man was treated at hospital for a shot to the leg.
The next casualty was 25-year-old Michael GEORGE, described as a well-liked aspiring rapper, who was targeted as he exited his car in the Meadowvale Road and Finch Avenue West area on Sunday. Mr. GEORGE was not known to police.
In addition to the arrests stemming from the death of Mr. JAMES, police have also charged two people with first-degree murder in the Ephraim BROWN case. The other homicides are under investigation and police are searching for suspects.

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WALIGORSKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-15 published
KAMARNER, Jeanne (née RUBIN)
On Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Toronto Western Hospital after complications from Lewy Body Dementia. Jeanne KAMARNER, beloved wife of the late Jack KAMARNER. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Nancy and Colin GREEN of Toronto, and Ann and Conrad WALIGORSKI of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dear sister of the late Irving RUBIN. Devoted grandmother of Hiram and Ezra GREEN. At Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst Street (Bathurst south of Eglinton) for service on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Holy Blossom Memorial Park. Shiva 45 Tyrrel Avenue, shiva will conclude Thursday evening October 18th. Donations may be made to the Jeanne Kamarner Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-07-04 published
WALKER, Louis▼ George▼
At Bayhaven Senior Care Community in Collingwood on Monday June 25, 2007 formerly of Flesherton is his 79th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Dorothy FILSINGER. Loving▼ father of Richard (Susan▼) of Stayner, David (Kathy) of Guelph, Judy (John) LANERA of Melbourne, Australia and Donna (Bill) KEMSLEY of Breslaw. He will be loved and remembered by his 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family received Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home Flesherton on Friday June 29 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service in the chapel at 1 p.m. Comrades of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #333, Flesherton/Markdale were asked to assemble for service on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Flesherton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Bayhaven Senior Care would be gratefully appreciated.
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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-07-18 published
WALKER, Louis▲▼ George▲▼ - Estate of
Notice to Creditors and Others
In the Matter of the Estate of Louis George WALKER
All Persons having claims or demands against the Estate of Louis George WALKER, late of the Town of Collingwood, in the County of Simcoe (formerly of the Municipality of Grey Highlands, in the County of Grey), Retired Labourer, who died on or about the 25th day of June, 2007, are hereby notified to send particulars of their claims to the undersigned Solicitor on or before the 10th day of August, 2007, after which date the Estate will be distributed, having regard only to the claims then filed.
Dated at Markdale, Ontario, this 12th day of July, 2007
Ian C. JOHNSON of
Dunlop, Johnson and Pust
Barristers and Solicitors
21 Main Street East, Box 433
MARKDALE, Ontario▼ N0C 1H0
Solicitor for the Estate Trustees
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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-07-25 published
WALKER, Louis▲▼ George▲▼ - Estate of
Notice to Creditors and Others
In the Matter of the Estate of Louis George WALKER
All Persons having claims or demands against the Estate of Louis George WALKER, late of the Town of Collingwood, in the County of Simcoe (formerly of the Municipality of Grey Highlands, in the County of Grey), Retired Labourer, who died on or about the 25th day of June, 2007, are hereby notified to send particulars of their claims to the undersigned Solicitor on or before the 10th day of August, 2007, after which date the Estate will be distributed, having regard only to the claims then filed.
Dated at Markdale, Ontario, this 12th day of July, 2007
Ian C. JOHNSON of
Dunlop, Johnson and Pust
Barristers and Solicitors
21 Main Street East, Box 433
MARKDALE, Ontario▲ N0C 1H0
Solicitor for the Estate Trustees
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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-08-01 published
WALKER, Louis▲▼ George▲▼ - Estate of
Notice to Creditors and Others
In the Matter of the Estate of Louis George WALKER
All Persons having claims or demands against the Estate of Louis George WALKER, late of the Town of Collingwood, in the County of Simcoe (formerly of the Municipality of Grey Highlands, in the County of Grey), Retired Labourer, who died on or about the 25th day of June, 2007, are hereby notified to send particulars of their claims to the undersigned Solicitor on or before the 10th day of August, 2007, after which date the Estate will be distributed, having regard only to the claims then filed.
Dated at Markdale, Ontario, this 12th day of July, 2007
Ian C. JOHNSON of
Dunlop, Johnson and Pust
Barristers and Solicitors
21 Main Street East, Box 433
Markdale, Ontario N0C 1H0
Solicitor for the Estate Trustees
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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-11-21 published
HOWCHIN, Mildred (née DYNES)
Suddenly at home on Thursday, November 15, 2007 in her 83rd year. Loving wife of the late Thomas. Devoted mother of Dianne (Alex) DEAN, Wayne HOWCHIN and Gwen (Thomas) FISCHER and grandmother of Taz WALKER, Scot WALKER, Annelisa FISCHER, Nathaniel FISCHER and Shane HOWCHIN and great-grand-mother of Harry, Vanian and Logan. Dear sister of Muriel BURGER. Predeceased by her parents Elmer and Lena DYNES. The family received Friends at the Doney Funeral Home, Shelburne on Monday afternoon and evening. The funeral service was held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment took place at Shelburne Cemetery. If desired, donations to Habitat for Humanity, Brampton, Hylands Youth for Christ, Shelburne or Gideons International would be appreciated.
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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.hanover.the_post 2007-11-09 published
TORRIE, Dorothy▼ Eileen▼ (KENNEDY)
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, November▼ 2, 2007. The former Dorothy Eileen KENNEDY, of Guelph and formerly of Durham, in her 98th year.
Beloved wife of the late John TORRIE. Loving▼ mother of Harold TORRIE and his wife Mabel of Barrie, Phyllis and her husband Harold McKENZIE of Guelph, Leone and her husband Tom MARSHALL of Oro Station, Arthur TORRIE and his wife Marylen▼ of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Glen TORRIE and his wife Gwen of Orillia and Brian TORRIE and his wife Elizabeth of Stayner.
Fondly remembered by her 19 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased▼ by her parents Robert and Mary KENNEDY, her brothers: John, Fred, George, Jim, Ken and William KENNEDY; and her sisters: Mabel WALKER, Violet▼ McEWEN and Roberta KENNEDY.
Visitation was held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday from 2: 30-4 p.m. and 7-9 pm.
A Celebration of Dorothy's Life was held at the Durham Baptist Church on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Pastor Robert LITTLE and Pastor David CLARKE officiated. Joyce REAY played the organ. The congregation sang, “Amazing Grace” and “Room at the Cross for You.” Tributes were given by Glen TORRIE, Glen McKENZIE and Valerie CLARK. Sharon KENNEDY sang two solos and The Gospel Couriers sang, “My Shepherd is Leading Me Home” and “What a Day That Will Be.&rdquo
The pall bearers were Harold TORRIE, Arthur TORRIE, Glen TORRIE, Brian TORRIE, Tom MARSHALL and Harold McKENZIE.
Committal Service and interment was held at Maplewood Cemetery, Varney. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Durham Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-03 published
LYALL, Arlene Joan (née FLINT)
Peacefully at Lee Manor Nursing Home in Owen Sound on Saturday evening December 30, 2006. In her 73rd year, Arlene Joan LYALL (née FLINT,) loving wife and friend of Jack LYALL. Loving mother to Patti and her husband Rob WRAY and Michael LYALL and his friend Wendy COULTHARD. Loved grandmother of Conor, Morgan and Matthew. Dear sister of Warren FLINT and his friend Christine, and Carole and her husband Tom PAYNE. Arlene will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Laurel (Mrs. Terry WALKER) and her brother Robert FLINT. Arlene's Family wish to thank the nurses of Lee Manor, Doctor Al MacDOUGALL and Doctor Peter HAY for their care and attention, it is appreciated. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Mary's Catholic Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment in Saint Mary's Cemetery. A Vigil service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 8: 30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society, the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation or to Saint Mary's Church would be appreciated by the family.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-06 published
ARMSTRONG, Lorne Everett
At Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Thursday January 4, 2007 on his 89th birthday. Beloved husband of the former Marie HARBOTTLE of Meaford. Loving father of Thelma (Allan) FLIGG of Meaford, Karol BEASLEY of Sudbury, Michael ARMSTRONG of Meaford, Joan ARMSTRONG (late Norm PIKE) of Owen Sound, and Joyce (Brad) LONG also of Owen Sound. Predeceased by an infant son Clive in July 1953. Sadly missed Grandpa of Kim WALKER (Brian KIRK) of Bognor, Shawn VANSICKLER (Joyce) of London, Theressa BEASLEY (Kelly STRUTT) of Sudbury, Patrick PIKE of Owen Sound, Jeremy and Jesse LONG, attending school in London, and Great-Grandpa of Cassie WALKER of Owen Sound, Tyler VANSICKLER of London, Kyle VANSICKLER of British Columbia and Kayla BEASLEY of Sudbury. Dear brother of Grace STEPHENS of Guelph and brother-in-law of Verna SHERIDAN of Clarksburg, Elwood (Hazel) HARBOTTLE of Kimberley and Donna (Fred) LEKX of Durham. Predeceased by brothers Wilfred and Melville ARMSTRONG and sisters Laura DAWN and Muriel HARBOTTLE. Family will receive Friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, The Valley Chapel, in Thornbury on Sunday form 2 to 4 and from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. Funeral services, officiated by Reverend Doctor Brian GOODINGS, will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday January 8, 2007 at 2 p.m. with committal and interment at Union Cemetery, Thornbury to follow. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Salvation Army or the the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-06-06 published
Wiarton's Tom NORRIS dies at 68
Entrepreneur had drive to help others
By Tara BOWIE, Wednesday, June 06, 2007
A man who Friends and family said had a life ambition to help others died suddenly Monday at his home in Wiarton.
Tom NORRIS, described as an icon, a pillar in the community, an entrepreneur, a hard worker and a loving family man, died of a heart attack at 68.
For more than 40 years Mr. NORRIS raised money for a variety of causes including the Wiarton hospital, Owen Sound hospital, Easter Seals and the Gateway Haven seniors' home in Wiarton.
He would have celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Gail in October. He was a proud father to six daughters and grandfather to 10 grandchildren, she said.
Her husband didn't have hobbies, Gail NORRIS said. His biggest interest was helping the community.
Using his influence and determination, Mr. NORRIS helped raise more than $5 million to help build the Wiarton hospital, she said.
Bill WALKER, a member of the Healthy Connections hospital fundraising campaign, regarded Mr. NORRIS as a mentor whose Friendship spanned more than 25 years.
"He's the type of guy that if he set his mind to it, no matter what it was, he would see it through," he said.
Mr. NORRIS's passion and determination helped save the hospital during the 1990s when the provincial Conservative government considered shutting it down, said longtime friend A.J. LEEDER.
Rallying more than 2,000 people in the Wiarton Arena, picking some up by bus, Mr. NORRIS lit a fire in people to save the hospital, LEEDER said.
Mr. NORRIS came up with the idea for Snowarama/Skiarama, which later became Winterama, in 1975. The fundraiser has helped raise money for Easter Seals and other children's causes.
He had a special place in his heart for children, LEEDER said.
He was a Rotary Club member, sat on the Wiarton recreation committee and was a founding member of the local Crime Stoppers organization. He brought celebrities including wrestler Whipper Billy Watson and performers Charley Pride, Anne Murray, Tommy Hunter and Stompin' Tom Connors to the area for fundraising events.
At 16, with only a Grade 8 education and help from mentor Don BUMSTEAD, NORRIS bought his first car and started a taxi business. That one cab turned into a fleet, which he sold to buy a bus. He grew his bus business into a 155-vehicle line.
NORRIS operated Owen Sound's transit system for the city when he died.
"Most unexpected outcome from a child with a limited chance. He took it and bloomed and blossomed," LEEDER said of his friend's life.
Member of provincial parliament Bill Murdoch's office is near the Owen Sound bus terminal. The two knew each other for more that 25 years and yelled at each other over the fence from time to time.
"The community will really miss him," Murdoch said. "He was simply the most generous person, always willing to help people."
Wiarton Mayor Gwen GILBERT knew NORRIS all her life and said it would be hard to find someone else who gave so much to his community.
"His legacy of hard work and determination will live on forever," she said.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-06-23 published
PERRY, Linda (AZIZ)
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 Linda (AZIZ) PERRY of London entered Heaven's Gates. Beloved wife of the late Russell PERRY. Dear mother of Alanna WALKER and her friend Charles HENDERSON of London and Susan WALSH and her husband Kevin of Owen Sound. Also loved by her grandchildren Russell and Matthew WALSH. The family will receive Friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at Saint_James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Monday, June 25th at 2: 00 p.m. with Archdeacon Ken ANDERSON officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Saint_James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London, Ontario N6C 1E7. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-06-27 published
WALKER, Louis▲ George▲▼
At Bayhaven Senior Care Community in Collingwood on Monday, June 25, 2007 formerly of Flesherton in his 79th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Dorothy FILSINGER. Loving▲ father of Richard (Susan▲) of Stayner, David (Kathy) of Guelph, Judy (John) LANERA of Melbourne, Australia and Donna (Bill) KEMSLEY of Breslaw. He will be loved and remembered by his 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Friday, June 29 from 11: 00 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 1: 00 p.m. Comrades of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #333, Flesherton Markdale are ask to assemble for service Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Flesherton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Bayhaven Senior Care would be gratefully appreciated.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-12 published
WHALEN, John Douglas " Doug"
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Wednesday morning, July 11th, 2007. John Douglas WHALEN, of Owen Sound, in his 72nd year. Loving father of Brad WHALEN and his wife, Denise, of Kitchener, Jeff WHALEN and his wife, Beverley, of England, Lisa WALKER and her husband, David, of Cambridge and Jennifer COOPER and her husband, Jeff, of Owen Sound. Proud grandfather of Amanda, Kathryn, Scott, Megan, Jordan, Darienne, Christian, Jessica and Jacob. Loving son of Jean JOHNSTON and her husband, Jim, of Markdale. Dear brother of Paul WHALEN and his wife, Jean, of Owen Sound. Doug will be sadly missed by his best friend, Jean CAMERON, his nieces and nephews and his former wife, Joyce WHALEN. Predeceased by his father, Maurice WHALEN and his infant daughter, Joy Ann WHALEN. Friends may call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (519 376 7492) on Friday evening from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Douglas WHALEN will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, July 14th, 2007 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lung Association as your expression of sympathy.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-27 published
CARSON, Robert Allan
With his family by his side at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound Wednesday afternoon July 25, 2007. Bob CARSON of Wiarton in his 55th year. Husband of the former Bonnie WALKER of Owen Sound. Loved father of Harold and his wife Carrie of Hepworth. Loving grandfather of Jaidan. Dear brother of Bev and his wife Carol Ann of Shallow Lake, Barb VARY and her husband John and Betty BURROWS and her husband Don all of Hepworth, Bonnie MATTHEWS and her husband Bill of Owen Sound, Brenda MOLE and her husband Wayne of Hepworth, Kathy BRAY and her husband Byron of Tara, Mike of Vancouver and Mary ANGELL and her husband Lou of Owen Sound. Brother-in-law of John CHARLTON of Clavering. Also survived by several nephews and nieces. A graveside service will be conducted from Zion Cemetery, Friday morning at 11: 00 a.m. Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Bob by the Downs and son Funeral Home.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-18 published
WALKER, Gordon▼ Edward
At his home in Sauble Beach, with his family by his side Thursday afternoon August 16, 2007. Gord WALKER of Sauble Beach at the age of 69. Loving husband and best friend of the former Frances IANSON. Devoted and loved father of Wayne and his wife Carol and Paul and his wife Kathy▼ all of Owen Sound, Susan WALKER and her husband Marc GIRARD of Collingwood and Kevin and his fiance Kim MIZEN of Sauble Beach. Lovingly remembered by his eleven grandchildren; April, Craig and Jay WALKER, Gregory, Michelle and John WALKER, Kari and Matthew CUNDY and Sydney, Mackenzie and Andy WALKER. Dear brother-in-law of Bill MIDDLETON and his wife Betty of Sauble Beach, Shirley LEE and her husband Murray of Port Perry and Evelyn HERON and her husband Keith of Norwood. Predeceased by his sister Joyce MIDDLETON . Friends may call at the Downs and son Funeral Home Hepworth Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted from the Hepworth Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 2: 00 p.m. Interment Zion Cemetery. Expressions of remembrance to the Diabetes Association or the Hepworth Baptist Church would be appreciated. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Gord by the Downs and son Funeral Home.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-01 published
WALKER, Elmer Herron
At Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Friday September 28, 2007. Elmer WALKER of Owen Sound in his 79th year. Loving husband of Isabelle (née STRUCKE.) Dear father of Connie and her husband Gary SCHNASE of Sudbury, Jim and his wife Leeanne of Dobbinton, and Gerry and his wife Lenore of St. Catharines. Loving grandfather of Michael, Steven, Benjamin, Natalie and Christopher. Also survived by his sister Marguerite SAUDER of Saint Thomas and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers John and Mansell. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Calvary Evangelical Missionary Church, 655 10th St. West, Owen Sound, on Wednesday October 3rd, at 11 o'clock, with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Pastor Mary TURNER officiating. Cremation, Flesherton Crematorium. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-10 published
WIPPERMAN, Frances Wynn (née WALKER)
At her residence at Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Tuesday October 9, 2007. Fran WIPPERMAN, daughter of the late Cecil and Ellen (MINTHORN) WALKER, in her 82nd year. Wife of the late John “Jack” WIPPERMAN and loving mother of Douglas WIPPERMAN (Rebecca HALLAM) of London, and David WIPPERMAN and his wife Jana of Meaford. Sadly missed Grandma of Hillary and Hope, John and Samantha. Fondly remembered by Kelly WIPPERMAN also of London. Predeceased by a brother, Carl WALKER, formerly of Drayton. Family will receive Friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher Street East in Meaford, on Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. Funeral services, officiated by Reverend Judith OLIVER, will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday, October 11 at 11: 00 o'clock with interment and committal to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-30 published
KRANENBURG, Debra Ann (née SCOTT)
Debra Ann KRANENBURG went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully with her family by her side at the South Bruce-Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Monday, October 22nd, 2007 at the age of 50 years, the former Debra SCOTT of Paisley. She will be missed by her best friend and husband Bill KRANENBURG. Together they shared a great love for their children; Wesley and his wife Jessica of Scotland, Ontario, Nathaniel and his wife Laura of Port Elgin, Jeremy and his wife Katie of Southampton, Zachary of Paisley, and Emily of Paisley. Bill and Debra also received great joy from their three grandchildren; Josiah, Caleb, and Chloe-Anne. Debbie is survived and greatly loved by her parents Roy and Bertha SCOTT of Port Elgin, her sister Darlene MASHINTER and family of Waterloo, and by her brothers Don SCOTT and family of Calgary, Alberta, and Dave SCOTT and family of Wellesley. She will always be remembered by her many Friends and remain in their hearts. Friends called at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St. S., Paisley, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007. Funeral service was conducted in the Immanuel Missionary Church, Paisley, on Thursday at 2: 00 p.m., with the Rev. Tony GEENSE officiating. During the service, family remembrances were presented by her brother Don SCOTT. Barb JOHNSTON served as pianist and led the music portion of the service. Debbie was born June 16th, 1957 to Roy and Bertha SCOTT, and was raised on a farm in Paisley. She was educated locally, and graduated from the Accounting Program at Georgian College in Owen Sound. Very involved in her church, it was there that she met Bill KRANENBURG, eventually marrying in 1978. Debbie taught Sunday School for many years, and served faithfully as Church Treasurer for 25 years. Aside from farming, together, Bill and Debbie successfully partnered in business when they purchased the Beefway meat packing business in Kincardine in 1997. They then went on to acquire the First Base Restaurant on Port Elgin Beach in 2000, which they quickly established as a family favourite. She faithfully supported her children in all their activities, dreams and aspirations. Debbie enjoyed doing crafts, was an avid garage-saler, loved to shop and collect collectables. She was a wonderful cook who shared her meal creations with her many Friends and family. She will be remembered as a fun-loving, Christian woman with a wonderful sense of humour and a bubbly, contagious laugh. Her family will miss the compassionate, caring and generous nature with which she blessed them everyday. Her zeal for life inspired many people to love their lives to the fullest, to enjoy the small pleasures in life, and to trust God in all things. Interment was made at Paisley Cemetery. Acting as casket-bearers were Nelson HARVEY, Willard HORST, Ken TOMAN, Jim WALKER, Bryan WEBB and Ron WELLS. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-31 published
HILL, Ernest Hugh Knowles, B.Th., M.A., M.Li.S.
The family is saddened to announce that suddenly, as the result of a recent illness, Hugh HILL, Library director at Emmanuel Bible College, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2007 in his 50th year. Hugh was the loving husband and best friend to Gail (née McMILLAN) and adoring Dad to Liam and Miriam. He is survived by his father Stanley HILL, sister Alexis DICKSON/DIXON (Scott) of Orangeville, and brother John of Kitchener, Hugh was loved as a son by in-laws Don and Eileen McMILLAN of Owen Sound, and also leaves brother-in-law Eldon McMILLAN (Linda,) sisters-in-law, Sheila TEDFORD (Richard) and Carol WALKER (Wayne) all of Owen Sound. Also lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Elva (1989.) Ernest Hugh Knowles HILL was born in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland on August 14, 1958, Hugh emigrated to Canada as a child with his family, residing first in Toronto and then Brampton, and following his marriage to Gail, the family settled in Kitchener, were both Liam and Miriam were born. Hugh was an ardent student of many forms of literature, but was particularly well-read in his field of Christian theology. He was a passionate collector of books and loved to search out new titles to acquire. As an ardent bird-watcher, he also amassed a collection of prints and water colours depicting many of his favourites. An accomplished musician Hugh expressed his abilities in practical ways through he and Gail's involvement in the music ministry at several Kitchener churches, most recently Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church. Friends are invited to join the family for visitation on Tuesday, October 30 from 7-9 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral services will be held at Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church 160 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 2 p.m. Doctor Rev. Virgil GINGERICH, Dr. Rev. Olu PETERS and Rev. Bill ANDERSON officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Emmanuel Bible College or to the charity of your choice. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Hugh's memorial. Psalm 91: 1

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-11-05 published
TORRIE, Dorothy▲ Eileen▲ (née KENNEDY)
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, November▲ 2nd, 2007. The former Dorothy Eileen KENNEDY, of Guelph and formerly of Durham, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late John TORRIE. Loving▲ mother of Harold TORRIE and his wife Mabel of Barrie, Phyllis and her husband Harold McKENZIE of Guelph, Leone and her husband Tom MARSHALL of Oro Station, Arthur TORRIE and his wife Marylen▲ of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Glen TORRIE and his wife Gwen of Orillia, and Brian TORRIE and his wife Elizabeth of Stayner. Fondly remembered by her 19 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Predeceased▲ by her parents Robert and Mary KENNEDY, her brothers: John, Fred, George, Jim, Ken and William Kennedy, and her sisters: Mabel WALKER, Violet▲ McEWEN and Roberta KENNEDY. Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday from 2: 30-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at the Durham Baptist Church on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Varney. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Durham Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-17 published
MUSSELMAN, Helen Lucile
Passed away suddenly on Friday, December 14, 2007 in her 83rd year. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Elmer (2003) and loving mother of Wayne (Annette) of Hepworth, David (Lois) of Owen Sound and Sandra (Rick) LITTLEFIELD of Cambridge. Dear grandmother of Carrie MUSSELMAN and her partner Dane McCULLUM, Krista MUSSELMAN, Scott WALKER, Greg (Julie), Stephanie, Natalie MUSSELMAN, and Matthew and Amy ADVANI. She will be missed by her sisters Lois (Doug) BLUNDELL and Bev (John) STUDIMAN, and her sister-in-law Lorraine DIEFENBAKER; she was predeceased by her brothers Ernie and Verdun DIEFENBAKER. Helen was a faithful member of Hespeler Baptist Church and a longtime member of Maple Grove Women's Institute. She also volunteered at Fairview Mennonite Home. She will be remembered as living a full and active life. Helen's family and Friends meant the world to her. The family will receive Friends at the Lounsbury Funeral Home, 1766 Franklin Boulevard, Cambridge today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Hespeler Baptist Church (across from the funeral home) on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Hagey Cemetery. “Her children arise up and call her blessed.” Proverbs 31: 28 condolences/donations/directions www.lounsburyfuneralhome.com (519) 658-9366

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-18 published
ACTIS, Jeffrey Benvenuto
Of Vancouver, British Columbia, suddenly after a brief illness, on Friday, December 14, 2007. Jeffrey Benvenuto in his 54th year. Only son of Elaine ROBERTSON of Owen sound and the late Louis ACTIS. Loving father of Andrea of Vancouver. Predeceased by his sister Lisa and nephew Jamie. Survived by sisters Tina (Bob) ARMSTRONG of Owen Sound, Nancy (Rob) WALKER of Owen Sound and Valerie DAVIS of Moonstone. Fondly remembered by many cousins, aunts, uncles, a niece and a nephew. Jeff was born in Toronto, but spent many years living in Owen Sound. Jeff was an avid traveller, and his later years moved to the west coast so that he could be by the ocean which he loved. A private service has been held in Vancouver. Rest in His arms Jeff.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-27 published
WALKER, Colin Alexander Gordon▲
Suddenly at his home on Sunday, December 23, 2007. Colin WALKER of Owen Sound at the age of 4 years. Beloved son of Chris and Norma Jean WALKER. Dear brother of Berik. Special grand_son of Gordon and Donna WALKER and John and Marie RUTHVEN and adopted grand_son of Anthony and Dorothy STEWARD/STEWART/STUART all of Owen Sound. Special nephew of Rob WALKER, Chris and Dianne GENTILE, Laurie and James SMITH. Special cousin of Stephanie, Steven, David and Heather, Todd and Holly, Danny and Charlotte. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Saturday from 11 o'clock until service time. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock with Rev. Deborah MURRAY officiating. Spring interment, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy would be appreciated.

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WALKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-28 published
MIDDLETON , Muriel L. (née WALKER)
Peacefully surrounded by her family at Country Lane Nursing Home, Chatsworth on Tuesday, December 25, 2007. Muriel L. MIDDLETON (née WALKER) in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph MIDDLETON of Berkeley. Dear mother of Bill (Jane) MIDDLETON of Williamsford and Tim (Wanda) MIDDLETON of Owen Sound. Grandmother of Robby, Clint and Karrie. Also survived by three step-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services 519-371-8507.

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WALKER o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2007-06-20 published
Henry Nicholas " Nick" SHAWANDA
In loving memory of Henry Nicholas "Nick" SHAWANDA, 71 years, who returned to the Spirit World on Friday morning, June 15th, 2007.
Beloved husband of the late Marguerite (ESHKAWKOGAN) SHAWANDA, predeceased September 21, 1998. Loving father of Stephen, Mark (wife Debbie), Charles (friend Paula), Bruce (friend Ann Marie), Robert, David (friend Nina), Trevor (predeceased), Margaret (predeceased) and Jacinta. Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Jason, Jessica, Josh, Kristen, Travis, Scott (predeceased), Brandy, Jade, Daniel, Cory (predeceased), Cheryl, Trevor, Chris, Jarrod, Zach, Sara, Lorena, Theresa (predeceased), Troy, Cassie, Jordan and great grandfather of Sapphire (predeceased), D.J., Mackenzie, Devon and Joel. Godfather of Florence (Girlie) WALKER, Linda TOULOUSE, Debbie TOULOUSE, Janet ESQUIMAUX, Ruth PIRES (McGREGOR), Crystal McGREGOR, Trevor SHAWANDA and Corrina FRANCIS. Dear son of the late Jonas and Josephine (MIGWANABE) SHAWANDA, both predeceased. Loving brother of Dominic (predeceased,) Georgina, Katherine (husband Moses), Doris (husband Gilbert), Elizabeth (predeceased), David (predeceased), Ralph (predeceased) (wife Sylvia), Joan (husband Desmond), Lorraine (husband Albert), and Peter (predeceased). Dear son-in-law of Raymond and Gertrude ESHKAWKOGAN, both predeceased. Dear brother-in-law of Ken FRANCIS (wife Rita, predeceased,) Clement and Dorothy ESHKAWKOGAN, Ivan and Jeannette ESHKAWKOGAN, Joyce (husband Lawrence MADAHBEE,) Celina and Leonard WALKER, Alan (Darlene predeceased) ESHKAWKOGAN. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and Friends. Rested at the Birch Island Community Centre. Funeral Mass was in Saint Gabriel Lalement Church, Birch Island on Monday, June 18th, 2007 at 11 am. Interment in the Birch Island Cemetery. Friends called after 2 pm, Saturday.

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WALKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-03 published
RUMSEY, Lynn▼ " Marilyn▼" (née WALKER) (1938-2007)
On January 2, 2007 at the age of 68 years, peacefully at her daughter's home in Ottawa, Lynn (Marilyn) RUMSEY, née WALKER. Dearest wife of Bernard RUMSEY. Lovingly▼ remembered by her daughter Debbie McCULLOCH (Rob▼) and son Ken; her grandchildren Sasha and Megan;▼ brothers Stuart WALKER (Elaine▼) and Keith WALKER (Lisette,) sister-in-law Suzanne, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many Friends. Visitation will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road, North, on Friday January 5, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Michael's Parish, 515 Cheapside Street, on Saturday January 6, 2007 at 10 a.m. Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 7: 00 p.m. An inurnment will take place at Saint Peter's Cemetery at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to London Health Sciences Foundation.

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WALKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-05 published
RUMSEY, Lynn▲ " Marilyn▲" (née WALKER) (1938-2007)
On January 2, 2007 at the age of 68 years, peacefully at her daughter's home in Ottawa, Lynn (Marilyn) RUMSEY, née WALKER. Dearest wife of Bernard RUMSEY. Lovingly▲ remembered by her daughter Debbie McCULLOCH (Rob▲) and son Ken; her grandchildren Sasha and Megan;▲ brothers Stuart WALKER (Elaine▲) and Keith WALKER (Lisette,) sister-in-law Suzanne, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many Friends. Visitation will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road, North, on Friday January 5, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Michael's Parish, 515 Cheapside Street, on Saturday January 6, 2007 at 10 a.m. Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 7: 00 p.m. An inurnment will take place at Saint Peter's Cemetery at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to London Health Sciences Foundation.

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WALKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-09 published
FANSHER, John
A resident of R.R.#2 Thamesville, passed away peacefully at the London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Campus, on Sunday, January 7, 2007 at the age of 81. Born in Euphemia Twp., son of the late Burt and Meda (WALKER) FANSHER. Beloved husband of the late Louise (CRAIG) FANSHER (1988.) Loving father of Lynn (David) ANNETT and Luann (Wayne) GUY and the late Craig FANSHER (1983.) Loving grandpa of Craig, Scott, and Beth ANNETT, Brad, Mari-Lynn and Julie GUY. John will be greatly missed by sisters Mary Louise (late Virgil) STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, Lucy Ann (Harry) BRIEN and his twin brother Fred (Helen) FANSHER. The Fansher family will receive Friends at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria Street, Thamesville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 1: 30 p.m. with Rev. Derek PARRY of the Thamesville United Church officiating. Interment Mayhew-Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Thamesville. Donations if desired may be made at the funeral home by cheque to the Fansher Cemetery or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences and donations may be left at our website www.badderfuneralhome.com. "A tree will be planted in memory of John FANSHER in the Badder and Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp."

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WALKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-09 published
SHOWERS, Dorothy
Passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday January 7th, 2007, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Allan SHOWERS (1994.) Loving▼ mother of Frances WALKER of Oakville, Nancy AVEY (the late Anson,) Bill SHOWERS (Barb) and Debbie MARKLEW (Brian IEZZI.) Devoted grandmother of Anson, Daniel, Timothy, Paul, Allison, Brenda, Keith, Allan, Calvin, and three great-grandchildren Jayson, Kristen and Mason. She will be sadly missed by many other family members and Friends. Dorothy was a very active member of Saint_Jude's Anglican Church for over 60 years. Friends will be received at the Beckett-Glaves Family Funeral Centre, 88 Brant Avenue, Brantford on Wednesday January 10th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9. A Funeral Service will be held at Saint_Jude's Anglican Church, Brantford on Thursday at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to Saint_Jude's Church would be greatly appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Dorothy in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest www.beckettglaves.com

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WALKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-06-08 published
'An irrational act'
Top-ranking female officer, retired superintendent found in scene of horror The service pistol used belonged to Kelly JOHNSON, a leader in fighting domestic violence.
By Randy RICHMOND and Kelly PEDRO, Sun Media, Fri., June 8, 2007
Just before London police's "rising female star" and her ex-lover, a retired officer, were killed in a murder-suicide, she made a mysterious stop at the police station.
Then, Acting Insp. Kelly JOHNSON, the force's highest- ranking female officer, jumped into a waiting van.
Minutes later, two gunshots were fired inside a van before it crashed into a brick wall six blocks away from the station, outside JOHNSON's apartment building at 7 Picton St.
Stunned neighbours found JOHNSON, 40, dead, her face bloody, her 9 mm Glock service pistol -- which she wasn't authorized to have with her -- on her lap.
Beside her, the driver of the van and her ex-lover, retired superintendent David LUCIO, 57, was slumped over with what witnesses: called a bullet wound to the head.
Neighbours called 911 at 12: 01 a.m. yesterday and police arrived within four minutes to discover the unthinkable: two of their own were dead.
Even more unthinkable -- police and civilian sources and witness accounts pointed yesterday to JOHNSON -- a noted community leader in fighting domestic violence -- as the one who shot LUCIO.
A subdued police Chief Murray FAULKNER stressed police won't know who shot whom until after an autopsy scheduled for today.
"Nothing that happened last night makes any sense right yet," he told The Free Press. "There will be sources that say that (JOHNSON was the shooter,) and I understand that."
"But we need to have proof, not just speculation, not just opinion," FAULKNER said.
Even after the autopsies, police may never know why the killings occurred.
"Was there anything yesterday that would indicate there would be a problem at midnight last night? Not a single thing. Was there anything in her mood, anything? No, no," FAULKNER said.
FAULKNER said he didn't know why JOHNSON, after leaving work about 5 p.m., returned just before midnight.
"Did she come to get some workout clothes? Did she come to get her service revolver? I don't know."
She wasn't authorized to take her gun home, FAULKNER said.
An officer who saw JOHNSON at the station noticed nothing amiss, FAULKNER said.
The first civilians to find JOHNSON and LUCIO after the shooting described a scene of quiet horror.
"I heard a gunshot, then I heard an engine revving and then a crash," said Brian KEARN, who was in the front lobby of his apartment building near where the van crashed.
He and several other building residents ran outside.
"We tried to get in the van and help the victims but the doors were locked," he said.
KEARN said he saw a female passenger, with a severe head wound from a gunshot, sitting in the passenger side. A handgun rested on her lap.
The male driver appeared to have a bullet wound to his right temple, KEARN said.
"There was no movement. The people were obviously dead."
Other witnesses: described seeing the man with a bloody left arm and blood down his back.
"It was awful, just gruesome" said one woman, a nearby resident. "You could see blood on the airbags."
Another resident of the same building said he heard a bang and watched from his second-floor window as the van rolled back after hitting the wall.
When he got to the van, "they were lifeless."
Police on the scene grew instantly quiet once they opened the van, KEARN said.
"There were quite subdued. They were quite quiet."
JOHNSON was an 18-year veteran of the force.
She's served for several years as the detective sergeant in charge of the sexual assault and child abuse section and supervised the force's domestic violence co-ordinator.
Five days ago, she was named acting inspector of the department's professional standards branch.
Kelly "was a very bright, articulate community-minded officer&hellip If there was a rising star, specifically female, she was it," FAULKNER said.
LUCIO retired as superintendent in 2004 after 35 years of service.
JOHNSON was a role model for many of the about 100 female officers, FAULKNER said.
"LUCIO was a role model for many of the male officers," FAULKNER said.
"When you see this happen to two people that you either very much admire and emulate, it shakes your confidence."
Most of the force's 180 civilian employees took the news especially hard, FAULKNER said.
"It's the tough cop that doesn't show emotion, but civilian staff are not used to that."
A shaken police board chairperson, Ab CHAHBAR, said it was a sad day for the force.
"You can see it all over their faces," he said.
FAULKNER confirmed JOHNSON and LUCIO had had a relationship, but didn't say how close they were.
The two were ex-lovers, several sources told The Free Press.
JOHNSON had been married for several years to a fellow London officer, Steve PEARSON, but they separated.
LUCIO was also separated from his wife.
It wasn't clear if LUCIO and JOHNSON still had a relationship.
The deaths stunned not only the 720 members of the force, but hundreds more in community groups where the two high-profile officers volunteered.
"It's just a great personal tragedy for both families, Friends and loved ones and anyone who worked with either one of them," said Megan WALKER, head of the London Abused Women's Centre.
"He was a very, very close friend of mine… He loved being a cop," said Dave SCATCHERD, owner of the Oakwood resort in Grand Bend.
Police called Ontario's Special Investigations Unit, which probes civilian deaths and injuries from police actions, but the agency left the case to London police because the "subject officer" was dead, FAULKNER said.

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WALKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-06-08 published
'A terrible tragedy'
She was London police's highest-ranking female officer, respected and moving up quickly; he was a tough, compassionate cop retired after 35 years. Their deaths have stunned a city.
By Jane SIMS, Sun Media, Fri., June 8, 2007
Kelly JOHNSON broke through the glass ceiling of the London police department and had become a role model for the women on the force.
About to take over the helm of the professional standards branch as an inspector, the force's highest-ranking woman, she was viewed as a potential future chief.
She was born with policing in her blood. She was the only child of Merv JOHNSON, who retired as London's deputy chief.
She started with the police force 18 years ago, travelling up the ranks in traffic and criminal investigations.
Along the way, the 40-year-old JOHNSON earned the respect and admiration of many in the anti-violence community.
Yesterday, those who knew her as a friend, officer and anti-violence advocate reacted with shock and sadness to her violent death.
"It's sad. It's terrible," said retired superintendent Don ANDREWS, who was JOHNSON's father's partner on the break- and-enter squad years ago.
ANDREWS knew JOHNSON from her childhood and attended her wedding to London police Insp. Steve PEARSON about a decade ago.
PEARSON retired from the force last Friday. The couple was estranged. JOHNSON was set to fill the post left by PEARSON. She'd earned it.
ANDREWS, admittedly never a strong supporter of women in policing, said: "She was one of the ones I thought was a good one."
Most recently, she headed up the force's sexual assault and child abuse section, an area that includes domestic violence investigations.
She was a respected member of the London Co-ordinating Committee to End Women Abuse.
"What she brought was the understanding of a criminal justice perspective and an openness and a willingness to understand from a community perspective as well," said Barb MacQUARRIE, community director of the Centre of Violence Against Women and Children.
She seemed open to anything. She'd recently attended a forum on the sex trade, an area police have struggled to deal with, MacQUARRIE said.
"This is a terrible loss in our community. It is going to have a big impact on many people that (LUCIO and JOHNSON) worked with," she said.
Middlesex Crown attorney Geoff BEASLEY said JOHNSON will be "sorely missed" by colleagues in the justice system.
"She was highly respected for her skills as a police officer and for the professionalism and compassion she brought to the investigations she conducted," he said.
One of JOHNSON's most challenging cases in recent years was that of Edith SANDERS, an octogenarian child abuser who tortured her biological daughter and an adopted daughter and held another woman in virtual slavery for decades.
Megan WALKER, executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, served with JOHNSON on anti-violence committees and spoke of her "valuable contribution."
Yesterday, she recalled a recent conversation the two had on a protest march downtown. It was cold that morning, and JOHNSON wasn't dressed for the chill.
Nevertheless, "we had a lovely early-morning chat in this protest march… a wonderful warm talk.
"I am just overcome with sorrow for those who will be impacted by the loss," she said.
"We talk all the time about domestic violence and getting involved," WALKER said. "Truly, we really don't know what goes on in the lives of people, do we?"
JOHNSON also faced personal tragedy. Her mother, Donna, died of cancer late in 2005. She had been seriously hurt before that, struck by a vehicle.
"She was ill in one way or another for quite some period of time, but when Donna did pass away, Kelly and Merv joined together and faced it in a strong fashion," said former London deputy police chief Elgin AUSTEN.
Her parents were proud of how quickly JOHNSON moved up the police ranks, he added.

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WALKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-07-26 published
Farmers mourn savvy advocate's death
Bob SHORE, 74, has died but dairy farmers won't soon forget his work in the industry.
By Norman DE BONO, Sun Media, Thurs., July 26, 2007
Dairy Farmers across the region are mourning the loss of a Port Stanley resident and national icon.
The death of Robert Hardy SHORE -- or Bob, to most -- means the agricultural community has lost one of the Canadian dairy industry's strongest advocates, the man responsible for helping establish a global export market for domestic dairy cattle.
"We have lost one of the pillars. He, along with his father (Hardy), merchandised an unbelievable amount of cattle," said Court CARMICHAEL, owner of Medway Farms Ltd. in Ilderton.
"He was a great guy. He would do anything for you. He was almost too giving at times but that made the markets grow. People trusted him."
The 74-year-old lived in Glanworth but retired to Port Stanley.
"He bought my grandfather out of the business in 1970, entered the international livestock market and pioneered exports to 62 countries," said SHORE's son, also named Hardy, who is president of Shore Holsteins Corp., near Saint Thomas.
Along with his business acumen, Hardy remembers his father as a "gentleman who never lost his cool. His handshake was good, you could take it to the bank."
After graduating from agricultural college in Guelph and attending a school of auctioneering in Indiana, SHORE joined his father's business, Shore Holsteins, in 1953.
When he became owner he changed the focus of the business from a regional auction enterprise specializing in dairy cattle to an international export firm.
"He was a good businessman and a hard, hard worker," said his son. "He loved the business and the people in it."
In 1964, Hardy began to merchandise genetics, setting record prices.
As an auctioneer, he set world records in individual prices for animals, sale averages and sale grosses in top breeder's and consignment sales in Canada and the U.S.
He auctioned off the world record-setting cow in Port Parry, at $1.45 million.
SHORE retired from active auctioneering in 1994.
"We travelled a lot of miles together and I can tell you, he was a fine man," said John WALKER, owner of Walker Dairy Sales Inc. in Aylmer. "He was the backbone of the Holstein industry&hellip we will miss him. He opened a lot of markets and had a great personality."
Since retiring seven years ago, SHORE took up golf, "which no one believed," said Hardy. "He took it up as a hobby and we expected to see him out there in cowboy boots and a hat."
SHORE was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago but was later given a "clean bill of health," said Hardy. Two months ago the cancer returned to his bones. He was bed-ridden and in palliative care at Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital when he died Monday.
The funeral will be at First United Church in Saint Thomas tomorrow at 1 p.m. Interment to follow in Christ Church Cemetery. Visitation is today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home on Elgin Street in Saint Thomas.
Robert Hardy SHORE
- Inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in November 1996. Judged dairy cattle on five continents.
- Founder and president of Shore Holsteins International Ltd. - President of the Elgin County Holstein Club.
- Founding member of the Canadian Livestock Exporters Association and twice president.
- Auctioneer for 58 years.

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WALKER o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.collingwood.the_connection 2007-11-02 published
McLEOD, Charles▼ Marshall▼ (April▼ 21, 1932-October 24, 2007)
Charlie died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday night. Charlie was born at Northslope Farm on the 8th Line of the former Nottawasaga Township, and lived there his entire life. He married Maureen Carollyn HERRINGTON on October 30, 1964, and together they raised three children on the farm amid much rowdy laughter and hard work. Charlie is survived by his wife, sons Alex and Ian, daughter Mariane, daughter-in-law Kathy, son-in-law Charlie RENTNER and by Delia IAFRATE. He adored his grandchildren Kaitlyn, Connor and Rosaleigh. He was predeceased by his sister Jean YEAGER and brothers-in-law Joe YEAGER and Dean POTTS. Charlie▼ will be sorely missed by his surviving siblings: Don and Betty McLEOD, Hazel▼ and Harry ROWLEY, Marion and Bill GORDON, Phyllis POTTS, Mildred▼ and Jim WALKER, Helen and Ron WRIGHT. He will be fondly remembered by 32 nieces and nephews, their children and a wide extended family. Charlie will be missed for his gentle ways and quiet, quick wit. Visitation with the family at Fawcett's Funeral Home in Creemore on Friday, October 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services to be held at Dunedin Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Dunedin Presbyterian Church Window Fund, South Simcoe 4H Association, or the Parkinson's Foundation. Friends may visit the on-line book of condolences at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com
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WALKER o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-10-31 published
McLEOD, Charles▲ Marshall▲ (April▲ 21, 1932-October 24, 2007)
Charlie died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday night. Charlie was born at Northslope Farm on the 8th Line of the former Nottawasaga Township, and lived there his entire life. He married Maureen Carollyn HERRINGTON on October 30, 1964, and together they raised three children on the farm amid much rowdy laughter and hard work. Charlie is survived by his wife, sons Alex and Ian, daughter Mariane, daughter-in-law Kathy, son-in-law Charlie RENTNER and by Delia IAFRATE. He adored his grandchildren Kaitlyn, Connor and Rosaleigh. He was predeceased by his sister Jean YEAGER and brothers-in-law Joe YEAGER and Dean POTTS. Charlie▲ will be sorely missed by his surviving siblings: Don and Betty McLEOD, Hazel▲ and Harry ROWLEY, Marion and Bill GORDON, Phyllis POTTS, Mildred▲ and Jim WALKER, Helen and Ron WRIGHT. He will be fondly remembered by 32 nieces and nephews, their children and a wide extended family. Charlie will be missed for his gentle ways and quiet, quick wit. Visitation with the family at Fawcett's Funeral Home in Creemore on Friday, October 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services to be held at Dunedin Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Dunedin Presbyterian Church Window Fund, South Simcoe 4H Association, or the Parkinson's Foundation. Friends may visit the on-line book of condolences at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com
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WALKER o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-11-14 published
WALKER, George▲ William
Peacefully on Sunday November 11, 2007 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket with his family by his side in his 82nd year. George, of Stayner, beloved husband of Dorothy (née TEBBEY.) Dear father of Ron and his wife Aline, the late Kathy (1973), Colleen and her husband Jim HICKS and Debbie and her husband Ken GOULET. Loving grandfather to Terry and his wife Cathy WALKER, Jennifer WALKER, Dianna GOULET and Todd GOULET. Proud great-grandfather to Danica. Brother of Jack and his wife Betty, the late Kay and her late husband Irvine BEATTIE, Donald and his wife Margaret and Robert and his wife Lois. George was a dedicated member of Northern Light Lodge 266 and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 457. As a World War 2 Veteran, it was appropriate that he fought his last battle on Remembrance Day. Friends will be received at First Baptist Church, 205 Oak Street, Stayner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday November 14, 2007. A Memorial Service will follow at 7 o'clock. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by his family. Arrangements under the direction of Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, Stayner (705-428-2637). For more information or to sign the online guestbook, log on to: www.carruthersdavidson.com.
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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-08 published
LUCAS, Harry W.
(Veteran World War 2 as a Spitfire Pilot; Early Member of the Canadian Race Drivers Association; Member of Recreational Aircraft Association of Canada; Retired Vice President Canadian Colemans Peacefully at The Davis Centre, Bolton, on Saturday evening, January 6, 2007, Harry W. LUCAS, Bolton, in his 84th year, beloved husband of Mary WALKER. Loving▲ father of Mary LUCAS, Oakville Mike LUCAS (deceased) and his wife Susan LINDSEY, Bolton; Scott LUCAS and his wife Susan RICHARDS, Bolton. Dear grandfather of Jillian and Evelyn LUCAS. Sadly missed by his sister Mary and her husband Bill ABBOTT, Port Perry. The family will receive their Friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213), Wednesday morning, January 10 from 10 o'clock until time of memorial service in the chapel at 11 o'clock. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga L5G 3N6 or the charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-10 published
WALKER, Marjorie▼ " Molly▼" (DUNCKER) (1918-2007)
Passed away peacefully, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Monday, January 8, 2007 at the age of 88 years. Since her arrival in K-W, Molly has been a long-time member of Saint_John the Evangelist Church, Kitchener. Molly is the last surviving member of the DUNCKER family, the youngest of 13. She is survived by her nieces, Joyce COMRIE of Toronto and Valerie (Paul) SMITH of Pickering. Molly is also survived by the many caring family members of her late husband Jeff WALKER (1997) as well as her many nieces and nephews, much beloved by all. Friends are invited to share their memories of Molly with her family during visitation at Saint_John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 23 Water Street North, Kitchener, on Saturday, January 13, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Canon Christopher PRATT officiating. Cremation will have already taken place and private family interment will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto at a later date. Condolences for the family and donations to Saint_John the Evangelist Anglican Church, the Grand River Hospital Foundation or the Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Molly, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning program by the funeral home.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-11 published
GREENBERG, A.J. "Dolph"
Peacefully on January 10, 2007, aged 88 years. Survived by his loving wife Joan, daughters Judy MALKIN (Elliott JACOBSON) and Barbara INKELLIS (Steve,) stepdaughters Shirley WALKER and Helen ELOVICH (Larry,) stepsons Rabbi James MIREL (Julie) and Robert. Grandpa Dolph will be missed by his 13 grandchildren, their spouses, and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral in New York on Friday. For shiva information, please call Holy Blossom Temple, 416-789-3291, extension 231.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-13 published
TIMSON, Emily " Pete"
Suddenly but peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2007, at home in her 91st year, beloved mother of Jeffrey and his wife Cherie, Judith TIMSON and her husband Martin HEPPNER. Cherished grandmother of Gregory and Ashleigh TIMSON and Jonathan and Emily HEPPNER. Survived by her brother Robert (Bud) WALKER and his wife Molly,▲ and sister Bertha Roslyn WALKER, all of New Hampshire, and sister Francis OWEN of Texas. Emily was the former registrar at the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, one of Sunnybrook Medical Centre's most devoted volunteers, and a woman who brought out the best in everyone she knew. We adored her. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, January 13th. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Sunday, January 14th at 1: 00 p.m. with reception to follow in the Leaside Room of the funeral home. If desired, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-07 published
RUTTAN, Margot Barbara (née ANGAS)
On June 2, 2007, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Norlande RUTTAN. Cherished mother of Frances EMERY (Alan) and Hank RUTTAN (Susan;) grandmother of Kitty Emery KELLER (Kyle,) Tim EMERY (Dian), Amy Ruttan WALKER (Scott), and Stephanie RUTTAN and great-grandmother of Sarah EMERY, Alec EMERY, and Alana KELLER. Sister of Eleanor REID (Lawrence) and the late Audrey DEMARA (Robert). She was a member of Grace Church on-the-Hill, Toronto, for over 80 years, a charter member of the Lady Tweedsmuir chapter of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, a volunteer with many community organizations, including the Hospital for Sick Children, and, as an active watercolourist, a long-time member of the Willowdale Art Group. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 10th. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 11th. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery to follow. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society, Hospital for Sick Children, Grace Church on-the-Hill, or charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-29 published
FULTON, Joyce Elizabeth (BROWNE)
Peacefully, at White Cliffe Terrace, Courtice on Monday, June 25, 2007 just days before her 85th birthday. Joyce Elizabeth BROWNE was the beloved wife of the late Doctor Alan Poole FULTON, for 60 years. Joyce will be missed by her daughters Janice [Tom] KNOWLTON of Toronto and the Reverend Catherine FULTON [Jim SMELLIE] of Calgary by her grandchildren Kim MUNN [Jeff], Tricia, Jeff and Andrea KNOWLTON, Sylvia [Charles] WALKER, Alan SMELLIE and great-grandchildren Scott, Ryan and Nicholas MUNN and Madison WALKER. Joyce graduated from the Montreal General Hospital, in 1943, as a Registered Nurse. Over the years while living in Oshawa, she was an avid volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club, the Oshawa General Hospital Gift Shop and Simcoe Hall. Additionally, Joyce showed a genuine passion for golf and curling yet first and foremost, was the love of her family. A celebration of Joyce's life will be held on her birthday, Tuesday, July 3rd at 10 a.m. at St. George's Anglican Church, Centre Street, S., Oshawa. Special thanks to Doctor C. LOCKNER, the Whitby Home Dialysis Unit and the caregivers at White Cliffe Terrace, Paramed and T and E Health Pros. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated and can be received at www.rossfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements in care of the Ross Funeral Chapel, 135 Walton Street, Port Hope, L1A 1N4 [905] 885-4931.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-03 published
WALKER, Donald Ian Forbes, P.Eng.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Donald Ian Forbes WALKER in his 78th year on Friday, June 29, 2007. Survived by Adele his beloved wife of 55 years.
Predeceased by his father George Mitchell WALKER, his mother Jean Burnet SMITH and his sister Helen Elizabeth WALKER.
Survived by his loving sister Jean Margaret WALKER and sister-in-law Norein HARRIS and niece DeAnne JOYCE and her family.
Devoted father to sons Douglas, David and Derek. He will missed by daughters-in-law Teresa, Lisa and dear friend Leslie.
His legacy lives on in his grandchildren Elizabeth, Catherine, William, Alexandra, Christina, Cheryl, Liam, and step-grandchildren Robert and Jennifer.
Don was born on February 22, 1929 and had an illustrious career as a professional engineer. He had been a valued partner in Dagmar Construction and a longstanding member of Noganosh Hunt Club. Admired and respected by his family, many Friends, colleagues and co-workers Donald along with his quick wit and dry humour will be sadly missed by all.
A Memorial service will be held at 7: 00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 17, 2007 at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 1W3, 905-889-8889. In lieu of flowers in memory of Donald Ian Forbes WALKER donations can be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada at ph: 1-800-567-2873 or by contacting their web site at www.musculardystrophycanada.org. Donation forms will be available at the Funeral Home.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-13 published
WALKER, Mary▲▼ Jane "M.J." (née CORBET)
(January 7, 1939-September 9, 2007)
Passed away peacefully in the QE II Health Science Centre, Halifax. Born in Toronto on January 7, 1939, she was a daughter of Richard and Mildred CORBET. Sadly missed by daughter, Heather MacIVOR son-in-law, Kendal McKINNEY, Windsor, Ontario; husband, David WALKER, Halifax; sister, Ann GRANT, Toronto; niece, Linda CABRAL, Kettleby, Ontario; nephews, Stephen QUARTZ, Malibu, California David QUARTZ, Chiang Mai, Thailand. M.J. loved life in Nova Scotia and was a prominent patron of the Halifax arts community for almost forty years. She was a dedicated volunteer for the Junior League of Halifax, Neptune Theatre, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of Canada, and many others. M.J.'s many Friends will miss her sparkling wit and her sense of style. Her curiosity and love of travel took her all over the world, from photographic safaris in East and South Africa to the Yangtze River Valley in China. She was an avid card player and reader of Canadian literature. Donations in memory of M.J. may be made to the Neptune Theatre Foundation. In accordance with her wishes, no funeral service will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be made to: condolences.snow@ca.ns.aliantzinc.ca

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-19 published
STEVENSON, Mary▼ R.▼ (née FLOYD)
Suddenly after a brief illness on Monday, September 17, 2007 at Saint Michael's Hospital in her 90th year, after a Muskoka summer surrounded by all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (and dogs). Mary, the beautiful and dearly loved wife of Harry (d. 1999) for 61 years, adored mother of Cynthia CARSLEY (Scott▼ MARTIN), Alice COOPER (Douglas), Douglas STEVENSON (Sonia) and Leigh Anne STEVENSON. Grandmother▼ of Louis CARSLEY (Susanne,) Andrew CARSLEY, Douglas CARSLEY (Penny), Steve WALKER (Tracy), Todd WALKER (Tatjana), Joshua WALKER (Devorah), George COOPER, Rob STEVENSON (Cynthia,▼) Monique▼ STEVENSON, and John Stevenson TAMES. Great-grandmother▼ of Timothy, Reed, Eden, Nicola, Oscar, Carson and Boaz. Beloved sister of Frank FLOYD and Ruth SMITH. Predeceased by her brother Richard FLOYD.
Mary will be long honoured, remembered and dearly missed by her family and Friends everywhere. Mary and Harry's life together, living in Toronto, Muskoka, Coral Gables, Naples, Barbados, New York, Athens, London and Ottawa gave them the opportunity to make extraordinary Friends -- whom they treasured.
Mary had deep commitments to Christ Church Deer Park, The Cradleship Creche, Belmont House, and the Church of the Kettles. She was the conservator and doyenne of the Stevenson family cottage. At her happiest, she was sitting on her deck (with Harry) in Muskoka, notebook in hand, surrounded by the activities and perambulations of countless boats, dogs, and her beloved family. Writing was always close to her heart, and in her last eight years she never passed a day without setting pen to paper. Her book "The Church of the Kettles, Muskoka" published in her 86th year was the highlight of her writing career. Still to be published is her book on the history of Belmont House.
On her last night with us she recited a poem she wrote:
Muskoka -- By the way:
If ever in the night you hear,
The dove-soft whistle
of a northbound train,
Remember all the summer years
We loved, we loved and laughed
and know that now
Though wrapped in shrouds
of dream filled sleep
we hear it still.
A service will be held at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. (at Heath St.) on Friday, September 21 at 11 a.m. Remembrances can be sent on behalf of Mary to Belmont House and Christ Church Deer Park.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-22 published
STEVENSON, Mary▲ R.▲ (née FLOYD)
Suddenly after a brief illness on Monday, September 17, 2007 at Saint Michael's Hospital in her 90th year, after a Muskoka summer surrounded by all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (and dogs). Mary, the beautiful and dearly loved wife of Harry (d. 1999) for 61 years, adored mother of Cynthia CARSLEY (Scott▲ MARTIN), Alice COOPER (Douglas), Douglas STEVENSON (Sonia) and Leigh Anne STEVENSON. Grandmother▲ of Louis CARSLEY (Susanne,) Andrew CARSLEY, Douglas CARSLEY (Penny), Steve WALKER (Tracy), Todd WALKER (Tatjana), Joshua WALKER (Devorah), George COOPER, Rob STEVENSON (Cynthia,▲) Monique▲ STEVENSON, and John Stevenson TAMES. Great-grandmother▲ of Timothy, Reed, Eden, Nicola, Oscar, Carson, Beck and Boaz. Beloved sister of Frank FLOYD and Ruth SMITH. Predeceased by her brother Richard FLOYD.
Mary will be long honoured, remembered and dearly missed by her family and Friends everywhere. Mary and Harry's life together, living in Toronto, Muskoka, Coral Gables, Naples, Barbados, New York, Athens, London and Ottawa gave them the opportunity to make extraordinary Friends -- whom they treasured.
Mary had deep commitments to Christ Church Deer Park, The Cradleship Creche, Belmont House, and the Church of the Kettles. She was the conservator and doyenne of the Stevenson family cottage. At her happiest, she was sitting on her deck (with Harry) in Muskoka, notebook in hand, surrounded by the activities and perambulations of countless boats, dogs, and her beloved family. Writing was always close to her heart, and in her last eight years she never passed a day without setting pen to paper. Her book "The Church of the Kettles, Muskoka" published in her 86th year was the highlight of her writing career. Still to be published is her book on the history of Belmont House.
On her last night with us she recited a poem she wrote:
Muskoka -- By the way:
If ever in the night you hear,
The dove-soft whistle
of a northbound train,
Remember all the summer years
We loved, we loved and laughed
and know that now
Though wrapped in shrouds
of dream filled sleep
we hear it still.
A service has been held at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. (at Heath St.) on Friday, September 21 at 11 a.m. Remembrances can be sent on behalf of Mary to Belmont House and Christ Church Deer Park.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-29 published
WALKER, Jean W.
Of Guelph. Passed away peacefully at West Park Long Term Care Centre, Toronto, Tuesday, September 25, 2007 in her 99th year. The last remaining member of the family of David A. and Florence WALKER. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Survived by a niece and nephew. At the deceased's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation Woodlawn Crematorium, Guelph. Interment of cremated remains Fairview Cemetery in the Walker family plot, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to Wall-Custance Funeral Home and Chapel, 206 Norfolk Street, Guelph. Memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-30 published
BRIDGE, Marion Kathleen (née DURFEY)
Peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2007, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late David E. BRIDGE (1987.) Predeceased by her brother Jack DURFEY (2006.) She will be greatly missed by her sons Douglas and Harold, her daughter Margaret Ann and her daughter-in-law Kathleen. Loving grandmother of David, James, Andrew (Tiffany), Suzanne, Michelle, Robert, Robert BENSEN (Lyndsay) and Alastair HOPKINS and great-granddaughter Kaelyn. Beloved aunt of John DURFEY (Jan), Joan MURRAY (Bruce), Mary WALKER (Dave) and David DURFEY (Shirley) and their families. Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line (One block north of the Queen Elizabeth Way) Burlington, (905-632-3333) on Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Carlisle United Church, 1432 Centre Road, Carlisle on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton following the ceremony. If desired, expressions of sympathy to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Carlisle United Church would be appreciated by the family.
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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-02 published
WALKER, Elizabeth (née COATSWORTH)
Born December 20, 1910, Walkerville, Ontario, died October 29, 2007, Belmont House, Toronto. Deeply loved all of her life, first by her parents Joseph and Lucy (BRUNDAGE) COATSWORTH, her late sisters and brother, Josephine (Garnet) O'NEILL, Edith (Sim) STODGELL, Dorothy (Gordon) DEWAR and Watson (Marie) COATSWORTH, and by her adoring late husband Edward Maxwell WALKER. Elizabeth was down to earth, gracious, generous and caring, with innate wisdom and good taste, and an infectious sense of fun that attracted hosts of lifelong Friends wherever she and Max lived. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Ann HANNA (John, 1968,) grand_sons Jeffrey HANNA (Canmore, Alberta), and David (Susie) HANNA, Toronto, and great-grandchildren Will and Elizabeth HANNA, all of whom she loved unconditionally and beyond reason, her finest legacy. The dedicated staff at Belmont House 2W, with their infinite patience and understanding, are extraordinary human beings. Particularly attuned to her every nuance, her glorious willfulness and her inborn sense of humour were her special caregivers, Marilou BILLONES and Alma ABLONA. Elizabeth's family is forever grateful to each and every one at Belmont who cared so lovingly for her. A family service has been held. To honour Elizabeth, laugh with the people you love and tell them often how much they matter to you. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through
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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-10 published
BARRY, Marion
Peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Marion BARRY, wife of Bill BARRY (W.F.H. BARRY.) Later-life of Claire WALKER. Mother of Elaine, Doug and Deborah. Mother-in-law to Mary DELANEY. Second Mother to Marion (Bruce) McLEOD. Great-aunt to Andrew (Florence) and William. Longtime friend of Eileen STARKEY and Blythe ROBERTS. The family will receive Friends at the Tompkins Funeral Home, 63 Garden Street, Gananoque on Wednesday, November 14 from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 18 at 2: 00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary (Gananoque Branch). Online condolences at www.tompkinsfuneralhome.ca
In the care of Tompkins Funeral Home, 63 Garden Street, Gananoque K7G 2T8, (613-382-3088)

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-10 published
NEUMAN, Shirley (formerly SHAEN, née WASSERMAN)
On October 31, 2007 passed away peacefully after complications from a recent illness surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her wide and loving circle of Friends, Shirley will leave a painful void in the life of her husband, Mel NEUMAN, with whom she enjoyed the best 19 years of her life. The indescribable loss will also be felt by her two children, Michael SHAEN (Anita MacKEY) and Debbie SHAEN (David WALKER.) Shirley will also be dearly missed by Mel's children, Debbie BELLAN (Phil BELLAN,) Jody ADELMAN (David ADELMAN) and Ralph NEUMAN (Miriam NEUMAN). Shirley was also a much-loved grandmother. 'Bobbie' Shirley will be missed by her grandchildren, Jeffrey, Andrew, Emma, Rachel, Laura, Marnie, Jamey, Lane (Kate), Cara, Lauren, Ruel and Jenna. Anyone and everyone who knew Shirley were immediately captured by her infectious enthusiasm, energy and joy for life. These qualities will be missed by all. Her capacity for love, Friendship and compassion will endure forever. Donations in Shirley's honour can be made to: Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, The Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada, or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-19 published
WALKER, Margaret▲ (née BROWN)
Peacefully at Hospice Niagara on Friday, November 16, 2007 at the age of 92. Margaret was born August 26, 1915 in Glasgow, Scotland to Peter and Marion BROWN. Predeceased by her husband Peter (1948.) Beloved mother of Margaret Elizabeth FAIRMAN. Dearest grandmother of Fraser (Kimberley) of Yellowknife and Patricia FAIRMAN of St. Catharines. Loving great-grandmother of Max and Stella. She will be missed by her niece Shelia Marie LUCAS and her great niece Christina GRAMIER, nephews Bradley and Darryll LUCAS, her family back home in Scotland. Margaret was a proud member of Knox Presbyterian Church and a retired employee with over 35 years of service with the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. As per Margaret's request cremation has taken place. A Celebration of her life will be held at the Downtown Chapel of Butler Funeral Home, 33 Duke Street at James (behind the Court House), 905-684-2334, on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Niagara would be appreciated by the family. Condolences at www.butler-duke.ca. Margaret will be remembered for her elegance and grace.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-26 published
Shooting suspect found slain hours later
By Matt HARTLEY, Page A12
A man found shot to death in an underground parking garage in the north end of Scarborough Friday evening was responsible for the brazen daylight shooting death of another man just seven hours earlier, according to Toronto police.
It all started at 1: 22 p.m. Friday when 19-year-old Ryan HYDE was ambushed outside a plaza at the corner of Birchmount Road and Bonis Avenue in Scarborough.
Mr. HYDE was waiting inside a black four-door sedan for a friend who had gone into a restaurant to buy some pizza when someone opened the rear door of the car and started shooting.
He was shot several times and died of a wound to the abdomen a short time later in hospital.
Police say the gunman was 25-year-old Kennado WALKER of Ajax - also known as Weezy or Squeeze - who fled the scene with another man.
The pair apparently took off north across Bonis Avenue and disappeared into a townhouse complex.
At 8: 13 p.m., police were called to an underground parking garage at 5600 Sheppard Ave. East - just five kilometres away - where Mr. WALKER's body was discovered, riddled with bullets.
Police said he died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head.
"By all accounts it appears that Mr. WALKER was targeted for this shooting and executed in the garage," Toronto police Detective Stacy GALLANT said. "What we have are two individuals who were leading criminal high-risk lifestyles. They had an apparent dispute that led to both of them being killed on Friday."
Officers said both men were known to police and had a history of involvement with drugs and guns. However, police still have not given a motive for either killing. Det. GALLANT said neither man had an apparent gang affiliation, but that they did know one another.
"We'd like to find out what's happened and why Mr. WALKER would feel compelled to go and kill another man over what's gone on in the past," Det. GALLANT said.
At least nine homicide officers as well as the gun and gang task force are investigating the slayings.
Police have also arrested a 21-year-old man, Adrian McGOWAN, who was found attending to Mr. HYDE at the scene of the first shooting.
He now faces weapons charges.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-01 published
GOLDIE, Hugh
At The Craiglee Long Term Care Facility on November 29, 2007 the age of 88 Hugh GOLDIE beloved husband of Janet née HICKS- BARCLAY. Loving father of William GOLDIE (Janet TOPOROWSKI) and Robert WALKER. Also survived by his sister-in-law Anne McNAUGHTON. Hugh was a Janitor at the Ernest Public School in North York. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), on Monday, December 3, at 10 a.m. with a funeral service to follow in the Chapel at 11 a.m. If Friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada, 4211 Yonge Street, Suite #316, Toronto, M2P 2A9, or Alzheimer Society of Metropolitan Toronto, 2323 Yonge Street, Suite #500, Toronto, M4P 2C9. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-03 published
RULE, Jane Vance, O.C., O.B.C.
Author, teacher, community activist, and role model, died in her home on Galiano Island on November 28, 2007 surrounded by family members. She was 76. The cause of death was complications from cancer. Jane RULE was the beloved sister of Elizabeth Rule WALKER (Libby) and her husband David WALKER, and of Arthur Richards RULE and his wife Ann RULE; she was the loving aunt of Alison Rule WALKER and her partner Ali ARANDA, Katie▲ WALKER and her husband Steve GOMAS, Janet HOLMES and her husband Joe HOLMES, and Rick RULE and his wife Bonnie RULE. Jane will be greatly missed by grandnieces and nephews, Taylor and Joey HOLMES, Natalie and Carson GOMAS, and Mackenzie RULE; and by her goddaughters Carol DEARBORN, Susan VARN, and Jane BURNHARDT; as well as her many colleagues, Friends, fans, and readers. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Jane Rule Endowment for the Study of Human Relationships at University of British Columbia, cheques payable to University of British Columbia, mailed to the attention of Maryn Ellis, 500-5950 University Blvd, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-08 published
WALKER, Olwen▼ (née OWEN)
Of Avondale Road, Rosedale, Toronto; The Cabin at Claremont, Ontario; and Park House, Isle of Mull, Scotland, beloved wife of 63 years of the late James Woods WALKER, OBE, Q.C. Born Wychwood Park, Toronto, November 14th, 1912 to Professor Eric Trevor OWEN of Trinity College, Toronto and Elsie Una MacLEAN of the Isle of Mull. Died peacefully at Belmont House December 6th, 2007. Olwen was a shining example to her niece, Daphne (Miller) BEAUROY, nephews Iain (her Godson) and the late Keith MILLER Eric, Ronald,▼ Trevor,▼ the late Kenneth, and Gerald OWEN, niece Meredith STANFORD née OWEN, Daphne's▼ children Fabienne, Stéphane, Muriel and David BEAUROY and grandnieces Rachel BEAUROY and Lucy BEAUROY. Olwens brothers Trevor and Ivon OWEN, and on the WALKER side, Hugh, Gordon, Hilary and Mary WALKER, Leonard and Douglas GILDAY, their children and families and the many Friends and admirers throughout the world will never forget her clear purpose, her sense of decorum, her generosity of hand and heart, her forthrightness, her joy in everything. She strove for perfection in all she was and did, and expected the same in return. Her warm benevolence and hospitality illuminated many lives. Devoted to her husband, she shared with him a love of nature translated into their life work: reforesting whole tracts of their land on the Oakridges Moraine.
Interment at the Walker plot, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on December 15th at twelve noon, followed by Anglican service at the Belmont House chapel and a lunch reception in the Solarium at 1 p.m.
Olwen supported Belmont House with her husband as a donor. She worked there as a volunteer, and since 1996 it has been her home. Our▼ thanks to the staff, to Doctor BIRMINGHAM, and to dear Angela SMART, Olwen's▼ private nurse-companion, true friend and carer in her final years.
To remember Olwen and Jim WALKER, please plant a tree in their name, or give to a charity of your choosing.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-14 published
WALKER, Olwen▲ (née OWEN)
Of Avondale Road, Rosedale, Toronto; The Cabin at Claremont, Ontario; and Park House, Isle of Mull, Scotland, beloved wife of 63 years of the late James Woods WALKER, OBE, Q.C. Born Wychwood Park, Toronto, November 14th, 1912 to Professor Eric Trevor OWEN of Trinity College, Toronto and Elsie Una MacLEAN of the Isle of Mull. Died peacefully at Belmont House December 6th, 2007. Olwen was a shining example to her niece, Daphne (MILLER) BEAUROY, nephews Iain and the late Keith MILLER; the late Eric, Ronald,▲ Trevor,▲ the late Kenneth, and Gerald OWEN, niece Meredith STANFORD née OWEN, Daphne's▲ children Fabienne, Stéphane, Muriel and David BEAUROY and grand-nieces Rachel BEAUROY and Lucy BEAUROY. Olwen's brothers Trevor and Ivon OWEN, and on the WALKER side, Hugh, Gordon, Hilary and Mary WALKER, Leonard and Douglas GILDAY, their children, our families and the many Friends and admirers throughout the world will never forget her clear purpose, her sense of decorum, her generosity of hand and heart, her forthrightness, her joy in everything. She strove for perfection in all she was and did, and expected the same in return. Her warm benevolence and hospitality illuminated many lives. Devoted to her husband, she shared with him a love of nature translated into their life work: reforesting whole tracts of their land on the Oakridges Moraine. She stood ever firm on principle, and her judgement of merit was swift and, some would claim, infallible.
Interment at the Walker plot, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on December 15th at twelve noon, followed by Anglican service at the Belmont House chapel and a lunch reception in the Solarium at 1 p.m.
Olwen supported Belmont House with her husband as a donor. She worked there as a volunteer, and since 1996 it has been her home. Our▲ thanks to the staff, to Doctor BIRMINGHAM, and to dear Angela SMART, Olwen's▲ private nurse-companion, true friend and carer in her final years.
To remember Olwen and Jim WALKER, please plant a tree in their name, or give to a charity of your choosing.

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WALKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-27 published
SALONEN, Doctor Otto, M.D.
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday December 21, 2007 at the Westmount Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Alice Irene SALONEN (née CLARKE.) He will be sadly missed by his children Jane and David RUTTAN of Markham, David and Kim SALONEN of Mississauga, Mark and Carolyn SALONEN of Baden and Lisa Salonen MacKAY and Dan MacKAY of Markham. Loving grandfather of Amanda RUTTAN, Dana and Erin SALONEN, Eric and Natasha SALONEN, and Megan and Matthew MacKAY. Otto will also be missed by sister-in-laws Lois (Len) WALKER and Donna (Don) CRAIG and fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and many close Friends. Predeceased by his parents Otto and Aune, and sister Sirkka. Otto and Irene lived in Thunder Bay for over forty years before retiring to Guelph in 2001. Otto was a prominent family physician whose accomplishments included being Chief of Staff at Saint_Joseph Hospital and Pioneer Ridge Home for the Aged, as well as being President of the Thunder Bay Chapter of the Ontario Medical Association. Otto spent over 39 years as a member of the Canadian Navy and Naval Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander. Otto was also a past President of the Thunder Bay division of GYRO. Otto loved spending time at his cottage with his family and dogs, or traveling to other lands. A memorial service will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W, Kitchener on January 3, 2008 at 10: 00 a.m. Interment will be at Capital Memorial Gardens, Nepean, Ontario at a later date to be announced. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the Parkinson's Society or ALS Society or any charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made at www.mem.com

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