"LEI" 2007 Obituary

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LEIBOW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-27 published
WILKS, Bessie " Barbara"
On Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Baycrest Hospital, in her 99th year. Daughter of the late Gavreil Eli and Matle. Beloved wife of the late Hillel WILKS. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Sylvia and Irving WORTSMAN, Marlene and David SEFTON. Loving grandmother of Sandy and Stephen LEIBOW, Jeffrey and Leigh WORTSMAN, Carol and Peter BROWN, Andrew and Eunhee SEFTON, Daniel and Shelley SEFTON. Very proud great-grandmother of Laura and Amanda LEIBOW Jamie, Sam and Sophie WORTSMAN; Wesley, Stephanie, Russell and Samantha BROWN; Zev SEFTON; Sabrina and Max SEFTON. Survived by her caring brother and sister-in-law Irving and Min HANEFORD. Devoted sister and sister-in-law of the late Sarah and Abraham ROTENBERG, Rose and Abe GREEN, Mary and Joe PANCER, and Leo and Edythe HANIFORD. With gratitude to Josie and Fanny for the wonderful care given to Bessie. Services were held at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel on Sunday, August 26th. Interment, Beth Sholom Synagogue section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva, 73 Ridelle Avenue. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation 416-499-1417, or to a charity of your choice.

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LEIBTOG o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-17 published
RYDALL, Joan Adeline (née FERGUSON)
Peacefully at her son's home at R.R.#2, Durham on Saturday, September 15, 2007. Joan (née FERGUSON) of Orangeville in her 62nd year. Loved mother of Sherry OUTHWAITE and Alan LEIBTOG of Hamilton and Calvin (Maureen) of R.R.#2, Durham. Loving sister of Jack (Hazel) of R.R.#2, Hanover, Jessie PITTMAN of Scarborough, Ella (Roy) WHITE/WHYTE of Midland, Norman (Derlene) of Port Elgin, Mike of Alma, Joyce (Bob) BARHAM of Walkerton, Jean (Keith) HASTIE of R.R.#2, Priceville and Nancy (Robert) TALBOT of Walkerton. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Erin, Katey, Becky and Amy. Predeceased by her parents Irwin and Janet and her sister Gladys HELM. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett-McEachern Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Durham on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Durham at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. Interment Amos Cemetery, Dromore.

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LEICESTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-06 published
McMULLEN, Kathleen (née SHANKS)
Passed away peacefully at Riverbend Place, Cambridge on October 3, 2007 in her 91st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband William (2006.) Loving mother of Mick and his wife Mary McMULLEN, Paul McMULLEN and Pat and her husband Mike LEICESTER. Special grandmother of Chris, Chris, Andrew, Matthew, Craig, Drew and Neil and great-grandmother of Cameron, Megan and Hana. Cremation and a private funeral service will take place. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada by contacting Coutts Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Cambridge, (519) 621-1650.

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LEIFSO o@ca.on.grey_county.hanover.the_post 2007-08-03 published
LEIFSO, Donald▼ Arthur▼
Donald Arthur LEIFSO of R.R.#2 Elmwood, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in his 79th year.
Beloved husband and best friend of Peggy. Loving father of Brian and his wife Susanne of Elmwood and Donna and her husband Rick HATTEN of R.R.#1 Desboro.
Cherished grandfather of Melissa, Sabrina and Brandon LEIFSO and Sarah (Terry,) CRYSTAL and Rob HATTEN.
Don will be fondly remembered by his brother Allan and his wife Estella of R.R.#2 Elmwood and his sister Alice and her husband Jim DEMPSEY of Connecticut. Predeceased by his brother Ray, sister Audrey AHRENS and his parents, Arthur and Emma (STUEMPFLE) LEIFSO.
Visitation was held at the Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Hanover Lodge #432 Masonic service was held Thursday at 7 pm.
A funeral service was held on Friday, July 27, 2007 at Saint_John's Lutheran Church, Elmwood at 2 p.m. Interment in Saint_John's Lutheran Cemetery, Elmwood.
Memorial donations to the Chesley Hospital Foundation, Saint_John's Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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LEIFSO o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-26 published
LEIFSO, Donald▲ Arthur▲
Of R.R.#2 Elmwood, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 in his 79th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Peggy. Loving father of Brian and his wife Susanne of Elmwood and Donna and her husband Rick HATTEN of R.R.#1 Desboro. Cherished grandfather of Melissa, Sabrina and Brandon LEIFSO and Sarah (Terry,) Crystal and Rob HATTEN. Don will be fondly remembered by his brother, Allan and his wife Estella of R.R.#2 Elmwood and his sister, Alice and her husband Jim DEMPSEY of Conn. Predeceased by his brother Ray, sister Audrey AHRENS and his parents, Arthur and Emma (STUEMPFLE) LEIFSO. Visitation will be held at Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Hanover Lodge #432 Masonic service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 27, 2007 at Saint_John's Lutheran Church, Elmwood at 2 p.m. Interment in Saint_John's Lutheran Cemetery, Elmwood. Memorial donations to the Chesley Hospital Foundation, Saint_John's Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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LEIFSO o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-11 published
GALBRAITH, James Henry Grant
Passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at North Bay General Hospital in his 71st year. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara, Ontario, August 15, 2007 at 1: 00 p.m. Friends and family are invited to gather afterwards at Tara Race Track where Dad at one time raced Jobial Abbe belonging to his uncle James Reid GALBRAITH. He will be deeply missed by his children, Rodney and wife Sue of Claresholm, Alberta, Kimberly SHERGOLD and husband Dave of Corbeil, Ontario. Lovingly remembered by 5 granddaughters and 12 great-grandchildren. Jimmy will be greatly missed by his sister, Elsie SMITH of Meaford, Ontario, sisters-in-law, Kathleen EBY and husband Dave of Wiarton, Lorna FORBES of Fergus and Betty MacDONALD and husband Don of Kemble and fondly remembered by 8 nieces and 13 nephews. Predeceased by the love of his life, wife Ann Patricia (née COLEMAN,) youngest child, James Barry GALBRAITH, his parents, Evans and Edna (née ESPLEN,) brothers, Kenneth, Barry and Wayne and sister, Louella (GALBRAITH) LEIFSO.
His spirit lives on and always will. Times he laughed and gave advice or just listened echo in the memories of those he touched and in being so remembered his legacy will live on. Death cannot diminish the important ways our (father, grandfather, brother) touched our lives; grief cannot take away the good times we shared sorrow will fade in time but memories will remain forever. When we hear the thunder in the sky we will know it is the thunder of hooves beating the ground with one more race being won.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Jim to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. signguestbook/condolences/donations www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com

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LEIGH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-25 published
McLEOD, Barbara " Barb" Ellen (née TINCKNELL)
On June 21, 2007, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of James AKEROYD, of Waterloo. Cherished Mom of Heather McLEOD and her fiancé Stephen RUTTAN, of Hamilton, and Jennifer McLEOD and her husband Michael JESKE, of Kitchener. Treasured sister of Jane and Bud FIELD of Paris, Ontario, Mary Anne and Bill LEIGH, of Kitchener, and Jim and Bonnie TINCKNELL, of Belleville, Ontario. Adored daughter-in-law of Edith McLEOD, of Waterloo and sister-in-law of Wayne and Susan STEVENS, of Waterloo. Special aunt to Chelsea LEIGH, as well as to all the members of the Stevens and Tincknell families. Special 'grammy' to Morgan daughter of Master Bdr James and Richelle AKEROYD of Chalk River, Ontario, stepdaughters Elizabeth and Christine and devoted companion Merced (Ninia) TAGALOG. Dear friend of Ivan and Sandra Anderson, Jim and Heather Murdock, Barry and Kathy Kiggins, Dianne Aves, Betty Townshend, Trudie Robbins, Brad and Ellen Luelo, Mandy and Jamie Badrian, Peter and Elizabeth Moffat, Pat and John Weber, Conestogo, Alan and Nicole Mockler, Montreal, Doctor William Akeroyd and family Vancouver Dr's John and Christine Martin, Inverness, Scotland as well as countless others. She will be deeply missed by her close Friends at Queensmount Senior Public School, Kitchener and the many new Friends she had made as she setup a second home with Jim in Saint John, New Brunswick. The family would also like to thank the Waterloo Community Care Access Centre team, Doctor Bob HUNTER, Kitchener and the doctors of the Hamilton Juravinski Cancer Centre for their caring and support of Barb through her long journey. Barb was predeceased by her first husband, Bill McLEOD, and her parents, Luke and Hope TINCKNELL, of Paris, Ontario. Barb was first and foremost a proud and loving mother. She was also a wonderful, caring and generous wife, sibling, friend, and teacher. She was born in Paris, Ontario, where she spent the entirety of her childhood. She was an energetic child, who succeeded both at academics and athletics. She attended teacher's college at McMaster University and later returned to Guelph University to complete a degree in English and theatre arts. She taught at several elementary schools, took a leave to dedicate herself to parenting, and then returned to Queensmount Senior Public School in the late 1980s. Barb established herself as a remarkable teacher who inspired both her students and her colleagues. She taught English and math and directed several musical productions, while acting as a supportive mentor and friend to her fellow staff. In recent years, Barb was an avid fan of her daughter's careers, both scholastic and athletic. She adored her 'boys', Cody and Spooky, and the new addition of Oakley. She was a knowledgeable and dedicated sports fan. She travelled frequently with Jim, to Western and Eastern Canada, Boston, and Sanibel Island, Florida. Barb loved visiting with her granddaughter, Morgan, spending time at her cabin, gardening, bird watching, renovating and decorating her home, riding her bicycle, going to movies, and visiting her favourite people. As her health declined over the past year, Barb inspired us all with her ability to embrace every day of her life, and to find joy and humour during the most difficult of times. She fought an incredibly long and hard battle, but continued to focus only on the needs and lives of others. Her life was miraculous in many ways; she will be cherished forever by those who were blessed to share her life. Interment will be at Memory Gardens followed by a private service in celebration of her life. Donations in memory of Barbara (Barb) Ellen McLEOD can be made to the Hamilton Juravinski Cancer Centre, http://www.jccfoundation.on.ca/donations/online.shtml or may be placed by calling the Henry Walser Funeral Home 519 749-8467. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Barbara's memorial.

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LEIGH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-05 published
MAY, Sagara Nobuko (May 8, 1933-October 1, 2007)
Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, died suddenly while enjoying her regular early morning walk in her beloved North Toronto neighbourhood. Nobby will be missed by her daughters April (John) WATT and Kathy (Chris) LEIGH- SMITH, and her son Michael (Lucinda) Kono, and her seven grandchildren Michael, Stephanie, Sabrina, Stephan, Paul, Emiko and Elska. She also leaves behind her brothers Hank (Ruby) and Ken (Tami) SAGARA, and her sister Micki (Frank) SANO. No doubt she is already line dancing, doing crossword puzzles, and listening to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Friends may call at the Trull 'North Toronto' Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge St. (5 blocks south of Lawrence) from 2-4 p.m. Saturday October 6, 2007. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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LEIGHTON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-15 published
NUTTALL, Orland
At the Southampton Care Centre on Saturday, October 13th, 2007 at the age of 84 years, Orland NUTTALL of Port Elgin. Husband of the late Margaret McGILLIVRAY and the late Jeannine CHARPENTIER. Father of Larry of Waterloo and Gary and his wife Ellen of Etobicoke. Grandfather of Fraser, Spencer and Heather. Brother of Margaret LEIGHTON, Mima and her husband Mac McGILLIVRAY, Les and his wife Muriel, Wallace, Sherwood “Bud” and his wife Leona, Shirley and her husband Carm SWEIGER, Marlene and her husband Harvey DAVIDSON, Don and his wife Eleanor, and Alexina and her husband Mike ATKINSON. Stepfather of Norman DESMARIAS, Raymond DESMARIAS, Leo DESMARIAS, and Rita GODIN. He is predeceased by his sister Lenore KING. Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. on Monday. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday at 1: 00 p.m. with the Rev. Robert WIDDOWSON officiating. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #340, Port Elgin will hold a memorial service in the funeral home on Monday evening at 6: 45 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Oshawa. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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LEIGHTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-22 published
McCOLL, David Lawson
Retired Secondary School Administrator for the Frontenac County / Limestone District School Board. At the Kingston General Hospital, Thursday, October, 18, 2007, after a courageous 11 year battle with prostate cancer in his 68th year. Sadly missed by his best friend and companion on life's journey, Mary, his wife of 45 years his son Robert, and three daughters and spouses, Laura and Paul HOBSON, Beth and Andy BONVIE, and Barbara and Jeff GOSSELIN. Beloved Grandpa of Brendan and Drew HOBSON, Jacob and Alanah BONVIE, Brianna and Jackson GOSSELIN. Missed by sisters Leila LEIGHTON (Scarborough) and Donna O'NEIL (Trenton.) A celebration of David's life will be held at St. Andrew's by-the-Lake United Church, 1 Redden Street, Kingston on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 2 p.m. The family will receive Friends, Monday from 7-9 p.m. and at the reception following the celebration of David's life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada or Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada (www.prostatecancer.ca) would be appreciated by the family. (Donations by cheque only please). www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com

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LEIMONIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-03 published
Man acquitted in notorious shooting found slain
Former Toronto resident tried in Just Desserts case was deported to Jamaica in 2002
By Unnati GANDHI, Page A18
The man who was acquitted in the notorious Just Desserts shooting, but later deported, has been shot dead in Jamaica.
O'Neil GRANT was found with several gunshot wounds to his body late Monday night at a busy downtown bus terminal in west Kingston. Police say the 35-year-old was hunted down in the crowd.
"He was approached by a lone gunman on foot, who opened fire, hitting him," Leslie Green, Jamaica's assistant commissioner of police for serious and organized crime, told The Globe and Mail. "… From the investigation to date, the officers believe this may have been a reprisal, that he may have shot somebody locally some time ago."
Mr. GRANT was taken to Kingston Public Hospital shortly before midnight, where he was pronounced dead.
His death marks the final chapter of a life that, in the eyes of his family and Friends, has been hounded by tragedy and misfortune.
In April of 1994, Mr. GRANT was charged with manslaughter and robbery in the shooting death of Georgina (ViVi) LEIMONIS, who was having coffee with a friend at the Just Desserts café on Davenport Road.
After 5½ years in the Don Jail, he was acquitted of all charges by a jury in 1999.
Lawrence BROWN was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in Ms. LEIMONIS's death, and Gary FRANCIS received a 15-year sentence for manslaughter and robbery convictions.
But the publicity surrounding the shooting and Mr. GRANT's treatment in jail resounded for years afterward, and highlighted racial divisions in Toronto and concerns about immigration policy.
In a separate ruling handed down in November, 1998, Mr. Justice Brian TRAFFORD of Ontario Superior Court wrote that Mr. GRANT was unfairly treated during his time at the Don Jail, including the use of waist restraints connected to his handcuffs.
"The use of restraints… was the result, in part, of cultural insensitivity towards black people," he wrote.
And while Mr. GRANT had not been convicted of a crime since 1992, or been charged with any offences since his release from jail, the father of three was ultimately deported to his native Jamaica in 2002, from where he had come to Canada at the age of 11.
An immigration board said he had violated the terms of a stay of an earlier deportation order, one of which was failing to notify authorities of his change in address when he was being held at the Don Jail.
Heather McARTHUR, one of Mr. GRANT's lawyers, said she has kept in touch with Mr. GRANT's common-law wife, his mother and his siblings, all of whom still live in Canada. His two daughters, 7 and 18, and son, 14, learned of his death two days ago.
"They're devastated," Ms. McArthur said.
She said there is no way Mr. GRANT, who had been having a hard time adjusting to life in Jamaica where deportees are treated roughly, was involved in any criminal activity in the Caribbean country. She added he never should have been deported from Canada in the first place.
"He was an innocent man. He didn't do it. But still, he stayed in jail for over 5½ years… and despite that, they sent him down to a country where he knew nobody, he had no money, they just put him on a plane," she said. "And now, he's dead."

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LEISKA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-13 published
HARDING, Jack
The family of the late Jack HARDING wish to express their heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to our family, Friends, and neighbours for their support and expressions of sympathy during our recent loss. Special thanks to Doctor Gil SCHRIER, Nurses and Doctors at the Palliative Care Unit, Victoria Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion. Special thanks to Rev. Earl LEISKA, the Memorial Funeral Home and staff, and our Pallbearers.

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LEISSNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-10 published
MacMILLAN, Robert Laidlaw, B.A., M.D., M.R.C.P. (London,) F.R.C.P. (Canada), F.A.C.P.
Born May 23, 1917, died peacefully on September 5, 2007. Surgeon-lieutenant Commander, Royal Canadian Navy 1942-1945, Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. son of Doctor Robert Johnson MacMILLAN and Merle Laidlaw MacMILLAN, he leaves his wife of 65 years, Eluned Jane, and his children Margaret, Ann (spouse Peter SNOW,) Thomas (Catharina LEISSNER,) Robert (Juanita CROOK,) and David (Marie-Josée LAROCQUE,) and his grandchildren Alex, Daniel, Megan, Rebecca, Thomas, Gwyneth, Kate, Rachelle, Simon, Norah, Robert and Marc. A private funeral was held on Saturday, September 8. No flowers please but those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to Ontario Nature, 366 Adelaide Street West, Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1R9 Fax: 416-444-9866 or www.ontarionature.org.

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LEITH o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-07-18 published
RITCHIE, John Weir
It is with sadness, yet recognition of a life well-lived, that the family announces that John Weir RITCHIE departed from us on July 6, 2007 at Rockwood Terrace in Durham.
Beloved son of Edgar and Bessie RITCHIE, John was born in 1918 at his parent's Elbow, Saskatchewan farm where he lived until the age of four. When his father died at 24, John moved with his mother to Durham, Ontario and joined his uncle Thomas WEIR's family.
Married to Sarah (Sadie) OLIVER in 1944, they lived on their Old Durham Road farm near Priceville to raise two children, John Oliver and Rosemary. In addition to farming, John worked at Hewgill's sawmill in Pricevilie and for both Farquhar and John MacKINNON over the years, and drove a high school bus route. Retirement took John and Sadie to their retirement home, "Cape Horn" on the outskirts of Markdale.
Always well-respected by his community, John was noted for his humility and kindness as he exemplified rural life, enjoying all that it offered. He was an enthusiastic member of Annesley United Church, the Markdale Curling Club and a ten-year volunteer at Rockwood Terrace. Predeceased by his wife, Sadie in March 1997, and his son, John Oliver in February 2007, John is survived by his daughter, Rosemary RITCHIE (Wayne PILKINGTON) of Vancouver and sisters-at-heart, Mary (Ken) HALL of Scarborough and Margaret (Robert) MONTGOMERY of St. Catharines.
Funeral service of remembrance and thanksgiving was held at Annesley United Church, Markdale, on July 13 with Rev. Don PLETSCH presiding. Music during the service consisted of the congregation singing the family favourite "O God of Bethel" and "Faith of Our Fathers". Also providing music were the Gospel Couriers and Ian LEITH playing his fiddle. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery, South Line, Artemesia.
Memorial contributions towards the endowment fund for John's son can be made to: John Oliver Ritchie Scholarship Fund, c/o Douglas College Health Sciences Dept. Batchelor Science of Nursing Faculty, Box 2503, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 5B2.
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LEITH o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-08-08 published
ACHESON, Lorne▼
The family of Lorne ACHESON wish to thank everyone for their kind words and deeds. A special thank you to McMlllan and Jack Funeral Home for their kindness, the Dundalk United Church Women and Lioness Club for providing lunch, Ian LEITH, Mary NICHOLLS and United Church Choir for the music, Rev. Janet, Janine and Jim DOLMER for their kind words, Dave, Marie, Joanne and Muriel for supper, the Honeywood Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services staff for their efforts and Debbie and Philip WILSON who were there when needed most Thanks to all.
- Ted, Ken, Beth, Joyce and families.
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LEITH o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-10-03 published
BROWN, Melvina▼ Ethel▼ (formerly RIDDELL, née TALBOT)
Suddenly at her residence on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Melvina (née TALBOT) of Durham in her 87th year. Wife of the late Clifford RIDDELL and the late James A. BROWN. Loving▼ friend of Thys GROEN. Loved▼ mother of Carolyn (Douglas) LEITH of R.R.#1 Priceville, Lorne (Carol) Riddell of R.R.#1 Dundalk, Barbara Gordon (Denis MOORE) of R.R.#1 Maxwell and Gwen (Brian) MULLIN of R.R.#1 Feversham. Dear sister of Mervyn (Marie) TALBOT of Creemore, Marjorie BLAKEY of Orangeville and Morris (Shirley) TALBOT of Desboro. Sadly missed by sister-in-law Velma TALBOT of Collingwood, 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one granddaughter and 2 brothers. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett-McEachern Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Durham on Tuesday. Funeral Service will be held at the Durham Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Interment in Dundalk Cemetery at 3 p.m. Wednesday. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Durham Presbyterian Church, Durham Seniors' Silver Threads or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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LEITH o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-10-17 published
BROWN, Melvina▲▼
The family of Melvina BROWN would like to thank family, Friends and neighbours for your kindness and thoughtfulness. We are grateful for the support you have given us and the Friendship you have shared with mom. Thank you to Rev. John JOHNSON, the Durham Presbyterian Church, the Silver Threads Choir and Annabelle NEUMAN, pianist. Thank you to Ian LEITH for playing your Grandma's favourite music. Your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten. - Douglas and Carolyn LEITH and family, Lorne and Carol RIDDELL and family, Dennis MOORE and Barb GORDON and family, Brian and Gwen MULLIN and family, the Talbot family, and Thys GROEN.
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LEITH o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-10-24 published
ACHESON, Lorne▲ Victor
On August 1, 2007, a funeral service was held to celebrate the 86 year life of Lorne Victor Acheson who passed away suddenly on July 28, 2007.
Lorne was born and raised on a farm in Proton Township and as a boy, he attended S.S.#2 School sometimes known as the "Acheson School" until old enough to work on the farm. In 1942, he, along with his father, Stanley ACHESON, took over a live-stock trucking business that Lorne would continue to operate for 54 years.
On July 7, 1951, Lorne married Roma CHANDLER who had moved to the area as a high school mathematics teacher. Having been raised in the rather nomadic home of a United Church minister, Roma often commented that she never really had a permanent home until she met and married Lorne and adopted Dundalk as her home. Lorne and Roma raised a family of four children: Edward (Ted), Kenneth, Elizabeth (Beth), and Joyce. Roma passed away on November 24, 1979 after a lengthy battle with cancer and Lorne was to continue his life's journey on his own.
He continued on his own but definitely not alone While he kept busy at his trucking business, he also volunteered for years with the Dundalk Agricultural Society, as well as maintaining his involvement with the Dundalk Lions Club up until the time of his death. In his later years, he became a' "special friend" with Doris LANGDON and together they enjoyed two sets of in-laws, cousins and grandchildren. "Aunt" Doris was certainly the tonic that added years to his life.
Reverend Janet ERIKSEN officiated a service that was held in a packed church on a beautiful late summer day. Reverend Janet delivered the eulogy. Gospel readings were done by Lorne's granddaughters Olivia and Holly ACHESON. Olivia remembered a story of Grandpa, when learning that Olivia was going to England to study Archeology, telling her that there were lots of potatoes in Badjeros that needed digging. Jim DOLMER shared memories of "Uncle Lorne" when Jim was growing up and Janine GOSTICK shared her memories of "Grandpa." Ian LEITH played a lovely rendition of "Whispering Hope", Lorne's favourite gospel tune. Pallbearers were grand_sons Ted CLARKE, Allan CLARKE, Robert CLARKE, Jesse ACHESON, Steven GOSTICK, Kevin ACHESON, and Ryan ALDCORN. Flowerbearers were granddaughters Olivia ACHESON, Holly ACHESON, Melissa ACHESON, Heather ACHESON, Janine GOSTICK, Jackie CLARKE, Carlene ALDCORN, Randi ALDCORN, and Emily PHILLIPS. Special music was provided by Mary NICHOLLS, Dundalk United Church Choir, and Ian LEITH.
It is very hard to capsulize 86 years in a few paragraphs. A brief summary was included in the funeral service bulletin, simply titled:
Our Dad
A simple man in the best sense of the description. A humble man. A kind, loving and caring husband and father. A man who wanted only what he needed and needed little. Born and raised on a farm during the Depression, he was blessed with an inherent humility that, over his lifetime, became a more rare trait in people. Obviously we have no recollection of him as a youngster, only stories heard.
He loved the farm life. As hard-scrabble a life as it seems to us, he took pride (the little he had) in a job well done. He loved a new-born calf, a fat steer, a "hot" market, a fast trotter, and the smell of alfalfa curing in the windrow.
He loved his community and never yearned to move on to better opportunities elsewhere but rather to help improve the community he was in. As somewhat of a creature of habit, he loved his special places and routines. Anyone who knew him always knew where he could be found. Early mornings in his later years would find him at the Highway 10 Breakfast Club. On Sunday morning, he could be found in the same pew down to the left of the minister. On Tuesday morning he could be found at the Keady Auction Market in the same seat down to the left of the auctioneer. Just as he had been during his fifty-four year career as a live stock trucker, he continued to be a "morning person" in his retirement. He loved his church as any devout Christian would. Most of all, he loved his family. He loved family gatherings with a Sunday afternoon picnic on the front lawn. He loved his parents, his siblings, his wife, his special friend and her extended family and he loved us. He loved his many Friends that he met along the way. If you are reading this, should know that you were one of them.
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LEITH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-05-31 published
GARDHOUSE, Rita Irene (née LEITH)
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Tuesday, May 29th, 2007. Rita Irene GARDHOUSE (née LEITH,) of Owen Sound, in her 77th year. Dearly beloved wife of Jack GARDHOUSE. Loving mother of John GARDHOUSE and his wife, Mary, of Toronto. Dear sister of Audrey QUINN, of Toronto. Dear aunt of Steven QUINN and his wife, Donna and Alana QUINN. Predeceased by her parents, Allen and Mildred LEITH and her brother, Allen LEITH. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held in Greenwood Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Rotary Club of Owen Sound Legacy Fund as your expression of sympathy and may be made through the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (519-376-7492).

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LEITH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-17 published
SWANSON, Gladys Lenore May (née LEITH)
Gladys Lenore May SWANSON passed away on July 12, 2007 at Bon Air Nursing Home, Cannington, Ontario. She was 94 years of age. Because of her failing health for several years, Gladys had moved from Stratford to be near her son and family. Gladys was the daughter of the late George W. LEITH (Bill) and May LEITH. She was predeceased by her dear husband Reg in 1966 and her three brothers Jackie, Clifton and Bill. She is survived by her son Donald and his wife Merle of Pefferlaw, Ontario. She became a grandma to Stuart and Buffy FORSYTH of Peterborough and Tony and Sarah FORSYTH of Keswick. Gladys will be fondly remembered as great-grandma Gladys by her great-grandchilren Dakota, Mackenzie, Clayton, Bronwyn and Findlay. Gladys was a long time resident of Stratford. She lived briefly in Owen Sound and Waterloo. Her life centered on her family and her many dear Friends, and her church family at Centennial United Church, Stratford. A Memorial Service will be held at the Heinbuck Funeral Home, 156 Albert Street, Stratford (519) 271-5062 on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 1: 00 p.m. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. A private interment of cremated remains will take place at Avondale Cemetery, Stratford. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation through the funeral home.

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LEITH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-01 published
BROWN, Melvina▲ Ethel▲ (formerly RIDDELL, née TALBOT)
Suddenly at her residence on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Melvina (née TALBOT) of Durham in her 87th year. Wife of the late Clifford RIDDELL and the late James A. BROWN. Loving▲ friend of Thys GROEN. Loved▲ mother of Carolyn (Douglas) LEITH of R.R.#1, Priceville, Lorne (Carol) RIDDELL of R.R. #1, Dundalk, Barbara GORDON (Denis MOORE) of R.R.#1, Maxwell and Gwen (Brian) MULLIN of R.R.#1, Feversham. Dear sister of Mervyn (Marie) TALBOT of Creemore, Marjorie BLAKEY of Orangeville and Morris (Shirley) TALBOT of Desboro. Sadly missed by sister-in-law Velma TALBOT of Collingwood, 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 granddaughter and 2 brothers. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett-McEachern Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Durham on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Durham Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Interment in Dundalk Cemetery at 3 p.m. Wednesday. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Durham Presbyterian Church, Durham Seniors' Silver Threads or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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LEITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-10 published
MacRAE, Donald▼ Gordon▼ " Don▼"
(World War 2 Royal Navy)
On Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Kingston General Hospital after a short illness, aged 87. Beloved husband of Joan MacRAE (nee IRWIN) for 54 years. Much loved father of Andrew, Heather (Barry ELLIOT/ELLIOTT) and Christopher (Megan WILLOUGHBY.) Loved▼ grandfather of Chloe and Keiran MacRAE, Leigh,▼ Drew▼ and Cara ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, and Emma and Hugh MacRAE. Brother▼ of the late John Montye "Bubs," Morson Leith "Bill" and Eleanor Abbott "Sis". son of Albert Montye and Eleanor Marjorie (LEITH) MacRAE. Born in Oakville, Ontario, Don served in the Royal Navy from 1940 to 1945, after which he began his career at Canadian Charts and Supplies, moving to Gananoque in 1967 when the company merged operations with Canadian Graphic Controls. He worked in senior management, becoming Vice President, Sales and Marketing, until his retirement in 1985. Don also served the Gananoque community in a number of roles, most notably as Chairman of the Waterfront Development Community and President of the Thousand Islands Foundation for the Performing Arts. Cremation. A celebration of his life will be held at the Thousand Islands Playhouse (Firehall Theatre), Gananoque on Sunday September 30, 2007 at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to University Hospitals Kingston Foundation or the Thousand Islands Foundation for the Performing Arts. For further information please contact Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson Street, Kingston, Ontario. (613) 548-7973.
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LEITH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-22 published
MacRAE, Donald▲ Gordon▲ " Don▲"
(World War 2 RN)
on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Kingston General Hospital after a short illness, aged 87. Beloved husband of Joan MacRAE (nee IRWIN) for 54 years. Much loved father of Andrew, Heather (Barry ELLIOT/ELLIOTT) and Christopher (Megan WILLOUGHBY.) Loved▲ grandfather of Chloe and Keiran MacRAE, Leigh,▲ Drew▲ and Cara ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, and Emma and Hugh MacRAE. Brother▲ of the late John Montye "Bubs," Morson Leith "Bill" and Eleanor Abbott "Sis". son of Albert Montye and Eleanor Marjorie (LEITH) MacRAE. Cremation. A celebration of his life will be held at the Thousand Islands Playhouse (Firehall Theatre), Gananoque on Sunday September 30, 2007 at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (Kingston General Hospital) or the Thousand Islands Foundation for the Performing Arts. For further information please contact Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson Street, Kingston, Ontario. (613) 548-7973.
Online Guestbook: www.reidfuneralhome.com.

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