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KILBOURNE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-09 published
KILBOURNE, Nancy Anne (née KIRKPATRICK)
Mercifully released from suffering to a better life, Nancy Anne (née KIRKPATRICK,) in her 72nd year. Predeceased by beloved daughter Catherine (1978). Survived by loving family, husband Gary, sons Michael and Robert, grandchildren Stefanie and Andrew, daughter-in-law Helen and mother-in-law Blanche. Also survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and their families, special "sister" Joyce GINGERICH of Sarnia and cousin Barry CUNNINGHAM of Colorado and their families and her many dear Friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday January 13, 2007 at the London Gospel Temple, 288 Commissioners Rd. W. London at 1 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, Nancy would appreciate donations in her name to Teen Challenge Farm.

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KILBURN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-04 published
KILBURN, Nicholas Weldon
"There he was, gone"
On July 31, 2007 at home in Cobourg, surrounded by family in his 75th year. Much loved husband of Sharon DOVE.
Cherished father of James Cathy and Peggy MILNE and Nancy SCHOENEMANN. Survived by brothers Michael and Paul, predeceased by John. Much adored Grandage to Iain and Harry; Hilary and Jack; Grandfather of Nicholas and Kaitlyn SCHOENEMANN. Cousin of Peter and Susan KILBURN. Nicholas, a Curtis Institute of Music graduate, joined the Toronto Symphony in 1959 as Principal Bassoon, having previously played as Principal Bassoon with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Symphony Toronto. He joined with others to form the Toronto Woodwind Quintet the same year. He considered those he performed with and taught amongst his best Friends. In 1978-79 he was Chairman of the Organization of Canadian Symphony Musicians and in 1981 was honoured to receive the Canadian Music Council Medal recognizing his contributions to music in Canada. An avid Amateur radio operator,VA_THREE_NW became known far and wide. Nick's loves also included sailing, hunting with his Golden Retrievers, tennis, skiing and the cottage at Black Lake. Recent years were enjoyed sitting on "the bridge" at their summer home in Frederickton Newfoundland, overlooking the Ocean. Nick will be greatly missed by loving family and Friends in Cobourg Toronto Newfoundland and throughout the musical world, whom he always welcomed with a smile, a glass and a drawn out story. At his request, there will be no service. A celebration of Nicholas's life will be arranged at a future date. Donations in Nicholas'smemory may be made to The Royal Conservatory of Music's Scholarship Fund, Attention: Development Office, 90 Croatia Street, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1K9 or contact Kimberly Harris - 416-408-2824 x 450. Condolences to www.MacCoubrey.com

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KILGOUR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-14 published
KITCHEN, Marguerite▼ Mary▼ (née MILLER) (1915-2007)
Finally reunited with her cherished Cliff (Clifford Earl KITCHEN, Q.C., 1900-1966). It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Marguerite in the early morning hours of September 10th, 2007 at North York General Hospital following a valiant struggle with chronic heart disease. It is sadness for us, but peace and release for her. Predeceased by her parents William Cousins MILLER and Margaret Medora Gill MILLER, her brother William Cousins MILLER (the late Mary,) and her daughter-in-law Patricia Van Fleet KITCHEN. She is already sorely missed by her best Friends her children, daughter Kathleen KILGOUR (Gordon▼ HANSON) of Collingwood and Honey Harbour and son Bruce KITCHEN (Marlene▼ SHANAHAN) of Burlington and Honey Harbour. Mourning their Gran are Ian KITCHEN (Gretchen, and Ursan) of Fort Saint_James, British Columbia, Jennifer KITCHEN (Chuck CAMPBELL) of Vancouver, British Columbia, Christopher CLEMENTS (Tracy, and Adam) of Dunnville and Fraser CLEMENTS (Julie, and Kenzie) of Reno, Nevada. Beloved aunt of June BARTON (Paul, Joanne, Steven, Andrew and families) of Barrie, Doctor William C. MILLER (Uta, and Bill) of Windsor and Dr. Robert MILLER (Rikki, Graham and Grant) of Toronto. Also fondly remembered by the Hanson and Shanahan offspring. A devout Christian, Marguerite supported Eglinton St. George's United Church and innumerable charities at home and abroad. Her thoughts were always of others. She loved the cottage and Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay, music, dancing, bridge, cryptic crossword puzzles, books, plants, wildlife and sharing her great sense of humour with her close Friends, the Saturday Night Gang. Special thanks to the caring staff of Amica at Bayview, the nurses on Coronary Care Unit and 6 West at North York General Hospital, Doctors James, Nunes Vaz, and Rose. Cremation has taken place. We plan a private family funeral and then a Celebration of Mum's Life sometime in October, when all family and Friends can join together in remembrance. Mum would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Please, for Mum, do something for someone.

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KILGOUR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-19 published
KITCHEN, Marguerite▲ Mary▲ (April 18, 1915-September 10, 2007)
Beloved wife of the late Clifford Earl KITCHEN, B.A., L.L.B., Q.C., 1900-1966. Marguerite's daughter Kathleen KILGOUR (Gordon▲ HANSON,) and son Bruce KITCHEN (Marlene SHANAHAN) invite family and Friends to Celebrate Marguerite's Life on Friday, October 26th from 2-4 p.m. at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club, 141 Wilson Avenue (1 block south of Hwy 401, on the south side of Wilson Ave., just east of Avenue Rd.)

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KILGOUR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-14 published
HOVEY, Sybil▼ Sidonia▼ (née CLARKE)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2007 at Toronto in her ninety-sixth year. Devoted wife of the late William N. HOVEY. Daughter▼ of the late Sir Ernest and Madeline CLARKE of Surrey,▼ England.▼ Predeceased▼ by her brothers Dudley and Tom CLARKE and her sister Dorothy CLARKE. Beloved▼ mother of Christopher (Kit KILGOUR) and grandmother of Michael (Catherine,) Robyn (Simon) and Ashley. Great-grandmother to Coles and Mia HOVEY and Emily and Jackson MOBBS. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street (at Heath) on Friday November 30, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. with a reception following in the church hall. If desired, in lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to the Spina Bifida Association of Colorado, P.O. Box 22994, Denver, Colorado 80222. The family would like to express deep appreciation to the caring staff of the Palliative Care Unit of Bridgepoint Health and to her special caregiver Joanne for the comfort and kindness they extended to her.

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KILGOUR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-17 published
HOVEY, Sybil▲ Sidonia▲ (née CLARKE)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2007 at Toronto in her ninety-sixth year. Devoted wife of the late William N. HOVEY. Daughter▲ of the late Sir Ernest and Madeline CLARKE of Surrey,▲ England.▲ Predeceased▲ by her brothers Dudley and Tom CLARKE and her sister Dorothy CLARKE. Beloved▲ mother of Christopher (Kit KILGOUR) and grandmother of Michael (Catherine,) Robyn (Simon) and Ashley. Great-grandmother to Coles and Mia HOVEY and Emily and Jackson MOBBS. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street (at Heath) on Friday November 30, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. with a reception following in the church hall. If desired, in lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to the Spina Bifida Association of Colorado, P.O. Box 22994, Denver, Colorado 80222. The family would like to express deep appreciation to the caring staff of the Palliative Care Unit of Bridgepoint Health and to her special caregiver Joanne for the comfort and kindness they extended to her.

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KILLAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-02 published
Margaret ATWOOD, Dietitian (1909-2006)
Headstrong woman loved the outdoors and helped inspire her daughter and namesake, Canada's celebrated author and poet
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S7
A dietitian by training, strong-willed and independent by upbringing, the original Margaret ATWOOD raised her children on a diet of thrift, reading aloud and the freedom to explore their natural and intellectual surroundings. By the time she was a grandmother, economy was ingrained as a habit rather than a necessity, but the years had not blunted her sense of adventure.
"Quite some time after the event, I told both my parents that I had tried LSD," her younger daughter, Ruth SIFERD, said recently. "Daddy pursed up his mouth and looked disapproving. Mum leaned forward and said, 'What was it like?' "
Staying with her grandmother when her parents (writers Margaret ATWOOD and Graeme GIBSON) were away was "fantastic," recalled Jess Atwood GIBSON, 30, now a graduate student in art history at Yale University. "My grandmother would allow me to feed her Venus flytrap endless small pieces of ground meat on toothpicks, and she would show me how to tickle its fronds, pretending to be a fly, and give me an account of its digestion."
Every morning before school, Mrs. ATWOOD would sit young Jess on a stool and wind her hair into long, fat curls around her finger with a white comb dipped in a glass of water. "For a seven-year-old, the best grandmother possible was one who could both explain plant digestion and curl hair into ringlets."
Although Margaret ATWOOD has always resisted interpreting her own fiction for readers, she told literary biographer Rosemary Sullivan (The Red Shoes) that her muse was the mother figure. Mothers run the gamut in Ms. ATWOOD's work from holy terrors to benevolent nurturers, but the story that is probably most autobiographical is "Significant Moments in the Life of My Mother" from Bluebeard's Egg.
"I used to think that my mother, in her earlier days, led a life of sustained hilarity and hair-raising adventure," Ms. ATWOOD wrote. "Horses ran away with her, men offered to, she was continually falling out of trees…" It is only later that Ms. ATWOOD realizes that "the stories were just the punctuation" in a life that had "long stretches of uneventful time."
Margaret Dorothy Killam ATWOOD was born in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. The eldest of five children of Harold KILLAM, a country doctor, and his wife Ora Louise WEBSTER, she was socially shy but physically daring. A tomboy, she delighted in walking the barn ridgepole and riding her two cherished horses, Dick and Nell.
She was 17 and sliding down a banister at Normal School in Truro when Carl ATWOOD, a hard-working self-made man who had grown up in the backwoods of South Shore, Nova Scotia, spotted her and immediately fell in love -- or so he said.
As wily as she was headstrong, she got the better of her father after he refused to let her bob her hair in the 1920s. She waited until he had a dentist appointment and made her plea while the drill was whirling. He retorted that she could do anything she wanted as long as she left him alone, and so she went straight to the barber and had her waist-length tresses chopped.
Perhaps that's why her father declined to send her to university on the grounds that she was "frivolous." Instead she taught school, saved money and won a scholarship to Mount Allison University. She graduated in domestic science and became a dietitian and nutritionist.
After a long courtship with Carl ATWOOD -- money was scarce and she was having "too much fun," as she later told her children she finally married her beau in 1935. Besides having a PhD, he was an expert woodsman and the only one of her suitors that her father didn't dismiss as a "jackass." They spent their honeymoon canoeing down the Saint_John River in New Brunswick.
Then they headed for northern Quebec, where Prof. ATWOOD, an entomologist, had a small forest insect research station. Living first in a tent then a cabin, Mrs. ATWOOD raised her first two children, Harold and Margaret (Peggy), without the benefit of running water or electricity -- during prime insect season -- from spring until fall. Prof. ATWOOD pawned his fountain pen to pay the hospital bill when Peggy was born in November, 1939.
The family spent winters in Ottawa, but Mrs. ATWOOD much preferred the bush, where she could swim in the cold northern lakes -- "refreshing, refreshing," she invariably trilled as she strode purposefully into the frigid water. She also loved to grow vegetables, pick blueberries, fish, shoot grouse, sweep the dirt out the door in the morning and be done with housekeeping for the day. "My mother baked her way through the war years," Ms. ATWOOD remembered, "with no-butter, low-sugar recipes, and when we ran out of protein she'd open a can of Spam, mix up some Klim milk powder, or go down to the end of the dock and throw in a line for pickerel."
In 1945 the ATWOODs moved to Sault Ste. Marie, where Prof. ATWOOD set up another insect lab. With this change of venue, the family spent the warmer months of the year at a cabin on the shore of Lake Superior.
Mrs. ATWOOD put her children to work picking berries at a cent a cup, which she preserved for eating in the colder months. Her daughter Peggy still remembers seeing her mother waving a broom and yelling "Scat" to chase away a bear that had trashed the food cache.
The family moved to Toronto in 1946, so that Prof. ATWOOD could begin teaching zoology at the University of Toronto. Their second daughter and third child, Ruth, was born five years later, in 1951. Mrs. ATWOOD was 42, but age wasn't the only factor that differentiated her from most of the other neighbourhood moms. She hated housework and was oblivious to the consumer boom of the 1950s and 1960s.
"She had absolutely zero interest in colours of furniture, curtains, or other 'girl' stuff -- Dad did all that," remembered her younger daughter, Ruth. "As long as things were cleanish and had no holes she was happy." She was attached to "things" for their sentimental value, but otherwise material goods were of little interest. "The Depression mentality of reduce-reuse-recycle came naturally to her and was very useful in the bush and on canoe trips."
Besides raising three children, to whom she read aloud voraciously, Mrs. ATWOOD was committed to Scottish country dancing and ice dancing, an activity she enjoyed until she was 75.
Her last years were mired in ill health, but even when she was blind and bedridden in a nursing home, she never complained. She didn't believe in whining.
Margaret Dorothy Killam ATWOOD was born June 8, 1909, in Kinsman's Corners, Nova Scotia She died at home in Toronto this past Saturday. She was 97. Predeceased by her husband, the zoologist Carl ATWOOD, she leaves her three children, their families and her younger sister, Joyce BARKHOUSE. There will be a memorial service later in the month.

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KILLAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-02 published
GALPIN, Doctor Richard Robertson
Was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 29, 1915, first child of his parents Alfred and Louise GALPIN. His father worked as an official with Canadian Customs and Immigration, his mother maintained their home. Richard was the third generation of the family born in Vancouver. He was joined in a few years by his beloved sister Esther Louise (who later married C.G. (Bud) KILLAM. They are survived by their children, son Richard (Veronica), daughter Nancy SINCLAIR (Richard,) and son Michael (Lynette) all of Vancouver). He grew up in Vancouver, attending public schools. He graduated from Kitsalino High School, and attended the University of British Columbia, where he received his Bachelor's degree. When he spoke about this time in his life, he remembered the Friendships he had, and the love of his family. During this time he held many part time jobs that shaped his outlook on life, including working as a lumberjack, streetcar motorman, and on the railroad. As a young man, he enjoyed sailing, music and the outdoors, and played rugby for the Merelomas. His love of music has always been central to his life, and started with piano lessons as a boy. While attending University of British Columbia, he was introduced to a friend of his sister's, Helen STEVENSON, who he courted and married. After graduating from University of British Columbia, he attended Medical School at McGill University, and received his doctorate in 1943. After graduation, he was immediately assigned to service aboard the HMCS Waterford. He served through the remainder of World War 2 in the Canadian Navy and saw combat throughout the Atlantic Theater as a ship's surgeon. His decorations include: The Battle of Atlantic Medal, Normandy Star, Defense of Britain Medal, and the Victory Medal. He continued to have an affiliation with the Canadian Navy until his death, rising to the rank of Rear-Admiral (Reserves). He relished this connection to the navy throughout his life. He was particularly proud of his Honorary United states Naval Insignia, including Surface command, and Naval Aviator (U.S.S. Nimitz). He was also an honorary member of the Detroit Navy League. In 1949 Richard emigrated to the United States to begin his Pediatric training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He completed this and became Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He joined Doctor Lloyd Kemp in his office at the corner of Brown and Southfield, and joined the staff at Beaumont Hospital when it was a single building lying on the outskirts of the city. He went on to practice pediatrics in the same location for over thirty years, caring for multiple generations from the same families. During his clinical practice he became especially interested in early childhood development. With his belief in the importance of nurturing this special period of a child's development and through the strength of his efforts, he founded the Neuro-Education Center at Beaumont Hospital. From early shoe-string budgets, he shepherded the center through it's early years, and maintained an interest in 'the Center' for the rest of his life. It has now become the Center for Human Development at Beaumont Hospital. He and Helen had four children Kenneth, Peter, Lindley and Sheila. The children were raised in Birmingham. During this time Richard and Helen were involved in many community affairs from the Birmingham Jazz Festival, the Birmingham Kite Festival to the origins of the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, and were members of Christchurch Cranbrook. During this time he was an avid competitive sailor, a Member of Crescent Sail Yacht club. He passed on his love of music and sailing to his children. Helen and Richard divorced in 1970. In 1973 he was introduced to Maxine RICH by mutual Friends. They courted for two years and went on to be married in 1975. The marriage lasted until their deaths. As a couple they were inseparable. As well as traveling, they loved to entertain at Maxine's house in Orchard lake, were avid ballroom dancers and enjoyed boating on Cass Lake. Richard is survived by his first wife Helen GALPIN of Comox, British Columbia and son Peter (Nina) and their twin children Akira and Mikiko, daughter Lindley (Carey) and her children Karen and Amy, Father-in-law to Mary BODO (Kenneth,) daughter Sheila MEREDITH and her children Thyra and Nedra, and their children Walter, Ella and Daniel. Stepchildren, Tina BROWNE (Charles) and their children, Paul, Theodore, and Isabel, Todd RICH (Denise) and their children P.J. and Zachary. In lieu of flowers the family and Doctor GALPIN request donations to either Mariner's Church Music Fund, 170 East Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan 48226 or the Center For Human Development, Beaumont Hospital, 1695 West 12 Mile Road, Suite 120, Royal Oak, Michigan. While the world may seem a darker place without the light of his smile, his skill as a raconteur and his joy at the piano, his contribution to the world has been great, and we carry him with us always.

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KILLAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-03 published
KILLAM, Robert Bradbury " Bob"
87, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2007, with family members at his side. Born and raised in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late George KILLAM and Mabel (WINDSOR) KILLAM, and the brother of Katy Lou (Don) McLAUCHLAN, Alberta; and Windsor KILLAM (deceased in childhood). After graduating from Mount Allison and McGill Universities, he taught mechanical engineering at McGill until 1949, when he returned to Yarmouth to join the family firm, Killam Bros. He ran Killam Bros. until 1991, when he retired both himself and the firm! A passionate volunteer, he served on various boards in the Wesley and Beacon United Church for over 50 years, was the secretary-treasurer of the Old Ladies Home Society for 30 years, and was President of the Windsor Foundation for over 40 years. He loved the town of Yarmouth and served his community as councillor, engineer and mayor; as a director of the Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery; as a member of the town planning board and as a long-time director of the Grand Hotel. His other varied interests included his dear Lake Annis, golf with the boys, curling, and inventing gadgets to solve the insolvable household problems. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Kathleen Mary Miller (MacAULAY;) his cherished daughters, Susan (Michael SCULLY), Shirley (David BETTS) and Sally (Tim McCULLAGH) his devoted grandchildren Stephen and Jennifer and by many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation by request. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 4 at 3: 00 p.m. in his beloved Beacon United Church in Yarmouth, with Rev. Leslie Robinson and Rev. Ray Francis officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Friends are welcome to join family members to celebrate Bob's life (and remember his jokes) at a reception immediately following the service. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice. Email condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ca.ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net

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KILLEEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-19 published
MASTERSON, Margaret Catherine
Born November 26th, 1908 died peacefully in her 99th year of life surrounded by her family and extended family at The Houses of Providence where Margaret spent the last happy seven years of her life. She was the last surviving child of the late Patrick and Anastasia MASTERSON. She was preceded by her sisters, Teresa McDONOUGH, Mary KILLEEN and Dorothy MASTERSON, and by her twin, Father John MASTERSON, S.J. and by her brother Leo and James. She leaves to mourn, her nieces, Aileen HORGAN, Margaret McDONOUGH, Teresa PHILLIPS, Pauline MOHAN and Patricia McDONOUGH and her Nephew, Brian McDONOUGH. She will be missed greatly by the Horgan family, Michael and his wife Mary Ellen WINTERMEYER and their children Helen SERVICK and Deirdre McLEOD, Brian, Margaret, Aileen and her husband John McGRATH and their daughter Kate, Gabrielle, Dr. Caroline HORGAN and her husband Doug BELL and their children Hillary and Grace BELL. Her funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 20th, 2007 at 11: 00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 354 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto. We would like to thank the staff at Providence under the leadership Elaine CHAN for the wonderful care that our aunt received and for treating her with the utmost respect and dignity. In lieu of flowers please send a donation in her memory to the Providence Healthcare Foundation.

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KILLENS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-10 published
CROWTHER, Margaret (née MILLS)
(Veteran World War 2 Royal Canadian Air Force and former assistant Librarian at Newmarket Public Library)
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Monday, January 8, 2007. Margaret (née MILLS) beloved wife of John CROWTHER and dear mother of Valerie, Eric and his fiancee Karri and Pamela and her husband Neil KILLENS. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Michael and Rachel and her many nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Betty GAUL and the late John MILLS and sister-in-law of Joyce and David CROWTHER. Friends may call at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street S., Newmarket on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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KILLORAN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-05 published
WHITTLE, Barbara Jean " Barbie" (KILLORAN)
Suddenly at her residence in Sauble Beach Tuesday morning December 4, 2007. The former Barb KILLORAN of Sauble Beach in her 58th year. Loving wife and best friend of Larry WHITTLE. Loved daughter of Clare KILLORAN of Owen Sound and the late Velvia. Dear sister of Janet and her husband Dan CROUSE of Burlington and James KILLORAN of Toronto. Lovingly remembered by her two nephews, one niece, a step-son Greg WHITTLE and a step-daughter Jessica WHITTLE. Nana will be sadly missed by her grand_son Jared. Also survived by several cousins. Dear daughter-in-law of Norma WHITTLE and sister-in-law of Annie WHITTLE and Janet and her husband Mike VORIS all of Guelph. Barb taught at the Port Elgin Public School for many years. Friends may call at the Downs and son Funeral Home Hepworth Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Zion Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach Friday morning at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Gerry HOFSTETTER officiating. Spring interment Saint Mary's Cemetery, Hepworth. Memorial contributions to 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 Barb by the Downs and son Funeral Home.

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KILLORAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-28 published
BRIOUX, Lorna Garland (née STEWARD/STEWART/STUART)
With profound sadness the family announces the death of Lorna, who passed away peacefully at Saint Michael's Hospital on Wednesday, July 25th, 2007. Best friend and soul mate of her late husband Garry. Loving mother of Gregory (Debbie), of Burlington, Ontario, Stephen (Allison) of Phoenix, Arizona, and Bradley of Vancouver, British Columbia Very proud grandmother of Kaitlin, Cameron, Stephanie and Scott. Predeceased by parents Martha and George STEWARD/STEWART/STUART. Dearest sister of Bill STEWARD/STEWART/STUART (Neda,) and the late Isobel RICHARDSON. Beloved daughter-in-law of Norma KILLORAN. Most loved sister-in-law of Barb BRIOUX, Gay BRIOUX, Jackie and Don HARRIS, Charmaine and Dave DRAPER, Sharon and Bob CULLEN and the late Norm BRIOUX and Paul BRIOUX. Lorna is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She devoted her life to her husband and children. Her courage, compassion and strong faith will be her legacy to her children, their spouses and grandchildren. Family and Friends will be received at Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. West, at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Sunday, July 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. West on Monday, July 30th, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. The family wishes to sincerely thank the many special people who provided loving compassionate care to Lorna during her illness.

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KILLORAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-10 published
MANN, Kathleen Mary
Passed away peacefully on December 8, 2007 at Saint Michael's Hospital following a lengthy illness in her 89th year. She will be greatly missed by her sister Doris McGRATH, many nieces, nephews and many Friends. She is predeceased by her brothers Leo and Raymond KILLORAN. Kathleen will be remembered for over 60 years of dedication and commitment to Saint Michael's Choir School and "her boys." Friends may visit at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home and Chapel 467 Sherbourne St. (south of Wellesley) on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass celebrated at Saint Michael's Cathedral (Bond at Shuter Sts.) on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. If so desired donations to Saint Michael's Choir School would be appreciated.

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KILLORAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-27 published
Backbone of Saint Michael's Choir School groomed 'young gentlemen'
For more than 60 years, 'the guardian of the school's character' served in many capacities but mostly she taught the students liturgical music and religion, as well as their ABCs
By Ron CSILLAG, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S7
Toronto -- Kathleen (Kay) MANN could have easily become a Roman Catholic nun, but chose instead to teach. The decision proved almost moot; she viewed her job as a religious calling. Besides, teaching was no mere whim - she did it for an astonishing 65 years at the same school.
"My work is equivalent to that of an apostolate," she reflected in 1987. "It gives me great joy. I love my work and my faith."
Ms. MANN combined those as can few who do not take religious vows. She was a fixture at Toronto's famed Saint Michael's Choir School as a firm but much-loved teacher, administrator and conductor, and maintained a spotless attendance record since the school's founding in 1937 - missing only one day, when she fractured her elbow playing softball, her other passion.
Over six decades, thousands of boys learned liturgical music and religion, as well as their ABCs, from Ms. MANN, who served the school in virtually every capacity and taught every one of its administrative and choir directors.
"I was her boss for 24 years, but she was always my teacher," remembered Harry HODSON, a pupil of Ms. MANN's in the early 1950s who went on to become the school's principal and director. "She was a guardian of the school's character."
Proper and punctilious, with a straight back and earnest smile, Ms. MANN (Miss MANN to her students) was a gentle and inspiring instructor, and kept her boys on the straight and narrow. "She was not a softie by any means," Mr. HODSON said. "She wanted the very best from her boys but was probably one of the fairest people you'll ever come across. She wanted to raise young gentlemen and, along the way, turn them into singers."
Several of her choirboys went on to find fame in singing, among them Michael Burgess, operatic tenor Michael Schade, jazz crooner Matt Dusk, members of the Crew-Cuts and Four Lads, and Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies.
"She didn't joke around a lot. She was pretty serious and dedicated and made us work hard," recalled Mr. Hearn, a student from Grades 3 to 11. "When I look at my self-discipline skills, she's certainly the person who had a major influence on helping them develop. She was a beautiful person."
Mr. Hearn, who still does the vocal exercises he learned from Ms. MANN, went to visit his old teacher a few years ago. "She asked how I was doing and what I was doing. I said I was in a band. She asked what it was called. When I told her, she just sort of shook her head, looked at me and said," - and here he lowers his voice for effect - " 'Oh, Kevin …' "
Mr. Dusk, with three jazz CDs under his belt, remembers Ms. MANN as "a kind of second mother to us. She taught us that singing is praying twice, that music can be fun but spiritual."
For years, she was equally dedicated to softball, and even turned down a professional contract. "I thought my teaching was more important," she told the Toronto Star in 1987. "Playing ball would have only lasted a few years."
Born into a working-class family in Toronto, Ms. MANN displayed her mettle and sense of fair play early, once challenging a neighbourhood tough to "Take off your glasses and fight."
She learned to play baseball in the schoolyard at age 12, recalled her sister, Doris McGRATH. "In those days, there wasn't much to do but go to the school playground."
She entered a local girls' league, developed a wicked pitching arm and hot bat, and never looked back. Newspaper reports of the day described her as "a sterling pitcher… speed-ball hurler&hellip one of the best."
She played for 23 years, starting at age 13 with the Nationals, going on to the Toronto Ladies, followed by corporate teams such as Peoples Credit Jewellers, Simpsons and Clayton's. She guest pitched for several world tournaments in Detroit and was offered a contract to play in the women's big leagues in Chicago. She declined.
The softball-and-music combination led to decades of "perfect-pitch" puns.
Meantime, Toronto's Cathedral Schola Cantorum, founded in 1926 to train boys for Saint Michael's Cathedral's choir, added elementary grades in 1937 and was rechristened Saint Michael's Choir School. A 19-year-old Ms. MANN began as an assistant to founder Monsignor John Edward RONAN. She is remembered as the last of the school's co-founders.
Armed with a teaching certificate from the Toronto Normal School, she started instructing traditional academic subjects, as well as Gregorian chant, sight singing, choral music and voice. The life of a chorister was hard, Mr. HODSON recalled. It started in Grade 3, went to Grade 13, "and for nine of those, from Grade 5 on, you were singing every Sunday of the school year at the cathedral."
Although stern, Ms. MANN had a way of easing tension. She would hold up small cards facing the choir that said, "No smoking," or "chicken lips." Darren Dais, a former student and now a Dominican priest, recalled that she installed two rear-view mirrors on her piano, which faced away from the class, to keep an eye on trouble-makers. The jingle of the huge ring of keys she carried alerted the more rambunctious singers to settle down before her arrival.
Her interest in Gregorian chant led to additional studies in New York, the Catholic University of America in Washington, and Boys Town in Nebraska. She also held a Bachelor of Sacred Music degree from the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome, through an affiliation with the choir school.
She was awarded two papal medals, the Bene Merenti in 1964, and the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice ("For Church and Pope") in 1987, on the school's 50th anniversary. She was inducted into the Order of Ontario in 1997.
Ms. MANN was at the school seven days a week, usually arriving straight from 7: 30 a.m. mass at the cathedral next door. Weekends were spent on paperwork. For a time, she pinch-hit as the secretary at night. She taught at the summer school until the mid-1960s. And she taught singing to nurses at Saint Michael's Hospital and the Catholic Youth Organization's glee club.
Despite plenty of opportunities, she never married. Her students were "her boys" and she unabashedly mothered them. "Children nowadays need somebody to be firm, consistent and loving," she told the Star.
From 1967 until her first "retirement" in 1984, Ms. MANN was the school's vice-principal. In 1984, the school persuaded the archdiocese of Toronto to retain her as an "adviser in sacred music," a position she held for almost 15 years. And from 1985 on, she conducted the elementary and junior boys' choirs. She was 85 when she finally stopped working.
After slipping into a deep sleep on her final day of life, she waved her hands in the air for a few minutes. At first puzzled, her family realized that she was conducting. Then she crossed herself, folded her hands on her chest, and died.
At her packed funeral service, several men approached the family to say, "Kay is the reason I'm a gentleman."
Kathleen Mary MANN was born in Toronto on August 31, 1919. She died of cancer in Toronto on December 8, 2007. She was 88. She was predeceased by her brothers Leo and Raymond KILLORAN. She leaves her sister, Doris McGRATH.

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KILMARTIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-01 published
DOUGALL, Laura Ethell (née FEATHERSTONE)
With great sadness the family of Laura Ethell DOUGALL (née FEATHERSTONE) announce her passing on October 30, 2007, in her 95th year. Laura was predeceased by her beloved husband David in 1977. Laura is survived by her loving daughters Carol KILMARTIN (Neil) and Dianne DOUGALL and cherished granddaughter and best friend Heather KILMARTIN. Laura is also survived by her sister Mildred DALGLEISH. Laura will be missed by many nieces and nephews and their families and her many Friends, young and old and canine. Laura was an active volunteer throughout her life, participating in many charitable activities. She was honoured to be a Life Member of the Anglican Church Women.
The family will celebrate Laura's life at the Lounsbury Funeral Home, 1766 Franklin Boulevard, Cambridge (Hespeler), visitation at 10 a.m., service at 11: 00 a.m. on Saturday November 3, 2007. A reception will follow interment. Laura loved fresh flowers, but if preferred, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children (Sickkids) would be appreciated.

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KILNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-25 published
LOOPSTRA, Doctor Lawrence W., M.D., (F.R.C.S.C)
It is with great sadness that the family of Larry LOOPSTRA announce his passing on June 22, 2007 in Hamilton, Ontario after a brief illness. Larry will be greatly missed by his wife Pamela (nee ROSS,) his four children, Alyssa ALKEMA (Tom,) Emily (Nick,) Jonathan (Amanda), and Benjamin, his brothers, Chuck (Claudia), Allard (Margaret) and Bert (Willy), his mother-in-law, Betty ROSS, his sister-in-law, Susan KILNER, his brother-in-law, Robert ROSS (Jill,) his nephews and nieces and numerous other relatives, Friends, colleagues, and patients too many to mention. Larry was born in The Netherlands in 1941 and grew up in Groningen and The Hague until immigrating to Canada with his parents, the late Rev. Willem and Ekelina LOOPSTRA in 1951. He obtained his elementary and high school education in Hamilton, Ontario and attended the University of Western Ontario in London between 1960 and 1966 with a degree in medicine. Larry interned at St. Bonifice in Winnipeg, Manitoba and thereafter served 3 years as a medical doctor with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Germany pursuing his passion for medicine, travel, and skiing. On his return to Canada, he completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and established his practice in Hamilton. Larry was an accomplished surgeon, obstetrician and respected clinical professor with the Hamilton Health Sciences Centre at McMaster University, delivering thousands of newborns during his career, as well as performing as a skilled surgeon. He pursued his career with dedication, professionalism and caring, while at the same time maintaining a balanced life style through family, church and his new found love for golf. His loving, caring and selfless nature shone through all his relationships (Galatians 5: 22-23). Larry was an avid sailor who loved his boat Sonic Boom, winning many Lake Ontario races. He last sailed his boat with his family on June 10, 2007. Many thanks to Leslie GAUTHIER, Doctor S. KOZIAK, Dr. N. VALETTAS, and Doctor J.D. SCHWALM. If so desired, expressions of sympathy may be directed to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation. Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 1010 Botanical Dr., Burlington, Ontario (905) 527-0405 on Monday, June 25, 2007 between 2 and 4 p.m. and 7 and 9 p.m. A funeral service will take place at the Ancaster Canadian Reformed Church, 575 Shaver Road, Ancaster, Ontario on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 commencing at 11 a.m. Private interment to follow the service. Please sign the Book of Condolence @BayGardens.ca

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KILPATRICK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-22 published
KILPATRICK, Ivan John (June 24, 1919-November 20, 2007)
Beloved husband of Anne Sarah ROBBINS of 13 years. Predeceased by his first wife Annabelle Mary BENALLICK.
Father of Jacqueline (Howard JOHNSON) of Guelph, Michael (Irene SMAGINA) of Toronto.
Loving stepfather of Stephanie (Michael FOSTER) of Burlington, Anthony (Sharon) of Edmonton, Jennifer (Gordon McDONALD) of Toronto and Janice ROBBINS of Toronto and Hilary (Douglas MIGHTON) of Toronto.
Beloved Grandpère of Paddy, Samantha, Mike and Doug JOHNSON. Beloved Grandfather to Eugene SMAGIN and Katerina KILPATRICK and beloved Grandparent to Robert, Laura, Alison and Christine FOSTER, Christy, Jamie and Jaclyn ROBBINS, Alastair and Gavin McDONALD, Stephen, Alexander and Andrew MIGHTON.
A memorial service will be held at the Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen Street East, Toronto 416-363-0331 on Saturday November 24, 2007 at 11 a.m. Visitation from 10 a.m. till service time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Out of the Cold" care of the Metropolitan United Church.
"Ivan was so loving and so well loved in return"

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KILTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-05-28 published
WESTGATE, Mary Margaret
Died peacefully in her sleep on May 25, 2007. Born in the Town of Sandwich, Ontario, on September 15, 1920. Predeceased by her beloved parents, the late Venerable Archdeacon Harrison Palmer WESTGATE and Minnie WESTGATE (née KILTY) of Saint_John's Anglican Church, Sandwich, Ontario, and by her two brothers Rex Harris and Alan and her very dear friend Georgina FALLS. Beloved cousin of the WESTGATE, Kilty and Moreton clans. Obtained her Master of Arts from Assumption University of Windsor (1961). Former teacher at H.B. Beal Technical School (London), Brownmoor School (Phoenix, Arizona), Riverside High School and Kennedy Collegiate Institute (Windsor). Longtime member of the Windsor University Women's Club; former president of the Junior Committee of the Art Gallery of Windsor and made honorary member of the Volunteers of the Art Gallery of Windsor for her many years of dedication to the Gallery. She loved her cottage at Ipperwash Beach and greatly missed not being able to sail her sunfish boat with the red sail.
Sunset and evening star / One clear call for me / And may there be no moaning of the bar / When I put out to sea.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Art Gallery of Windsor would be appreciated. Visiting at the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 1969 Wyandotte Street East, Windsor, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m., Rev. William BRADLEY officiating. Interment to follow at Saint_John's Anglican Churchyard.

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