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HAWTHORN,
Daniel
Fleming "
Dan"
Peacefully with all his family at his side at University Hospital,
London on Friday June 1, 2007. Dan
HAWTHORN of Markdale in his
82nd year. Beloved husband of 61 years to Doris (née
PERRODON,)
loving father of Judy
SMITH
(Rick)
Sandra
GIGNAC (John) and the
late Danny, loved Poppa of Becky (Jeremy), Danny, Dana (Tim),
Richard (Lindsay), Dawn (Kyle) and great-granddaughter Taylor,
predeceased by brothers William and Frank. Cremation. A private
family service was held. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the
Dennis Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross St. Brantford. www.dennistoll.ca
"Was dearly loved and will be sadly missed"
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GIGNAC o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-01 published
GIGNAC,
Reverend N.J. (P.P.)
Passed peacefully, wrapped in God's love, at the Houses of Providence
in Toronto on Friday, August 31, 2007, at the age of 87. Fr. Norbert
was the son of the late Louis
GIGNAC and Ephygenie
DOUCETTE of
Penetanguishene, and was one of 16 siblings. He is survived by
his beloved sister, Sister Mary Zelie (Helen) CSJ. Father
is predeceased by 14 of his brothers and sisters. He will be
deeply missed by his sisters-in-law Marie
GIGNAC and Lillian
GIGNAC and his many nieces and nephews. Father
GIGNAC was an
active priest in the Archdiocese of Toronto for 62 years. Upon
his Ordination on May 26th, 1945, Father began his life long
love of people and parishes. He served as Pastor at St. Patrick's,
Markham and Saint Mary's Victoria Harbour. As founding Pastor of
Saint Mary of the People in Oshawa (1957) and Saint Joseph and
the Worker in Oshawa (1985), Father is lovingly remembered by
so many lives that he touched in his work for the Lord. The family
would like to thank the staff at the Houses of Providence Health
Care, the Archdiocese of Toronto and Anita for their compassionate
care they gave him. Resting at Saint_Joseph the Worker Parish,
1100 Mary Street North, Oshawa, Ontario on Monday, September 3
from 2: 00 to 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
in Saint_Joseph the Worker Parish on Tuesday morning (please phone
the Paul O'Connor Funeral Home 416 751-7890 for time). Interment
to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations in Father's memory
can be made to the Rev. N.J. Gignac Bursary Fund, St. Augustine's
Seminary, or to Share Life.
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GIGNAC o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-08 published
CLUNE,
Most
Reverend
Robert
Bell
(Retired Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of
Toronto)
God called his faithful servant home on Thursday, September 6,
2007 at Toronto East General Hospital at the age of 86. Bishop
CLUNE was born in Toronto on September 18, 1920 to William and
Agnes CLUNE. He was one of seven brothers, and is survived by
John. Bishop
CLUNE was predeceased by Paul, William, Donald,
Walter and Arthur. 'Father Bob' will be dearly missed by his
large, extended family across Canada. Bishop
CLUNE was raised
in St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Toronto. He attended Saint Michael's
College before entering St. Augustine's Seminary in 1938. He
obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in
1941. He was ordained a priest on May 26, 1945 by Archbishop
James C. McGUIGAN.
Bishop
CLUNE served as assistant priest at
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Toronto, in 1945 and then entered
the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C., graduating
in 1948 with a Doctorate and Licentiate in Canon Law. During
the summers of 1946 and 1947 Bishop
CLUNE served in the mission
of Thunder Bay. In 1948 he was appointed assistant at Saint Ann's
Parish, Toronto, where he served until 1953, while also serving
as assistant to Monsignor Francis V.
ALLEN,
Chancellor. In 1951
Bishop CLUNE was appointed Vice-Chancellor and in 1953 he was
appointed Defender of the Bond of he Toronto Regional Tribunal
and Director of Catholic Cemeteries. In 1959 Bishop
CLUNE was
appointed Archdiocesan Director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
In 1962 he was elected Treasurer of the Priests' Mutual Aid Society
and Promoter of Justice and Vice-Officialis of the Tribunal.
Bishop CLUNE was appointed the founding Pastor of St. Wilfrid's
Parish, Downsview, Ontario in 1965. He continued as Pastor until
1971 when he was appointed Director of the Catholic Church Extension
Society of Canada. On May 3, 1979 Bishop
CLUNE was elected titular
Bishop of Lacubaza and Auxiliary to Cardinal G. Emmett
CARTER
of Toronto. He was consecrated on June 21, 1979 in Saint Michael's
Cathedral by Cardinal
CARTER.
Bishop
CLUNE became head of the
eastern region of the Archdiocese and Pastor of Saint_John the
Evangelist Parish, Whitby, Ontario. In 1982 he was appointed
Chairman of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Mission Fund. In 1992 Bishop
CLUNE changed his residence to Barrie, Ontario and became Vicar
of the northeastern region of the Archdiocese, Vicar for Religious
Orders and for Permanent Deacons. He also served for many years
as a reserve army chaplain and played an important role in the
Knights of Columbus. Bishop
CLUNE retired from active service
on June 30, 1997. He lived at St. Bernard's Residence in Toronto
until 2005, when he moved to the Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of
Providence
Health
Care in Toronto. Bishop
CLUNE was a humble
and devout man who committed his life to serving God and the
Church. He will be remembered by so many family members, fellow
priests, Religious and Catholics for his leadership, counsel
and good humour. Bishop
CLUNE was a member of the 'Three Musketeer's'
- Father Norbert
GIGNAC (who predeceased Bishop
CLUNE by a week
on August 31) and
Father
Thomas
RABY.
This trio spent many years
together, growing as both priests and golfers. Special thanks
to the Archdiocese of Toronto, Anita
PERSAUD and the staff of
the Houses of Providence Health Care and
to Bishop CLUNE's niece
Suzanne CLUNE-
TAILOR/TAYLOR, all of whom provided special, loving care
for Bishop
CLUNE.
Resting at St. Wilfrid's Church, 1675 Finch
Avenue West, Toronto on Monday, September 10, with visitation
from 2 to 9 p.m. and
on Tuesday, September 11, with visitation
from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6: 30 to 9 p.m. at Saint Michael's Cathedral.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Saint Michael's
Cathedral, 65 Bond Street, Toronto on Wednesday, September 12.
Entombment arrangements have been entrusted to Holy Cross Catholic
Cemetery.
Donations in Bishop
CLUNE's memory can be made to The
Shepard's Trust, 1155 Yonge Street, Ste. 603, Toronto M4T 1W2. Arrangements
entrusted to Heritage Funeral Centre, Toronto, (416) 423-1000.
Online condolences may be made to www.heritagefuneralcentre.ca
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GIGUERE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-07 published
BRAILEY,
Moira
Joyce
(July 18, 1919-June 3, 2007)
Died peacefully at West Park Long Term Care Centre. Joyce suffered
for many years with a debilitating heart condition and osteoporosis.
She always managed, however, to be cheerful and interested in
all her family. Her husband, George died in 2003. Joyce leaves
two daughters, Seonaid
BRAILEY and Moira
MacRAE
(Garth.)
She
was a truly wonderful Nana to Justin
MacRAE,
Krista
BRAILEY,
Gail MacRAE (Allan
LAURENT), and Heather
MacRAE (Chris
O'CONNOR).
Joyce had a very special relationship with her great-granddaughter,
Jordan TUCKER-
MacRAE and great-grandchildren, Sam and Leigha
BRETT, Haley
MacRAE, Finlay and Emma
O'CONNOR and Philippe
GIGUERE.
Joyce was born in Scotland, the youngest of 5 girls. She had
a degree in Art and always enjoyed costume design. She spent
her career as a teacher and found her happiest and most memorable
time at Bialik Hebrew Day School, where the students, staff and
families became long standing Friends. Joyce lived at West Park
Long Term Care Centre for her last 5 years. She and her family
appreciated the help and support provided by the dedicated staff,
who treated her with kindness and dignity. Private arrangements
have been made. If you wish, a donation may be made to the West
Park Foundation 82 Buttonwood Avenue, Toronto, M6M 2J5 or the
charity of your choice.
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