O'CONNELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-11 published
O'CONNELL,
John F.X., P.Eng.
"I am full of wonder at what is coming next… it's gonna be powerful"
Peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2007 at Credit Valley Hospital,
following a long illness borne with integrity, humility and courage.
Predeceased by his beloved Ange (née Angela
McGOWAN) in 2000.
Forever missed by his children Tish (Letitia
O'CONNELL,)
Dan
with fiancée Diane
O'DWYER and Kate O'Connell
MAYFIELD.
His grandchildren
John, Clare and Daniel Barker and Michael Mayfield will always
be inspired by their beloved Gramps. Also missed by sisters Pat
BARLETTA and Joan
MULROONEY, sister-in-law Joan
O'CONNELL and
many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Jean and brothers
Jim and Bill. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1930, John was recruited
out of his graduating class at Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute
to come to Toronto to help build its new subway. Throughout a
long career in design and construction he was a leader on many
projects that shaped Southwestern Ontario. He was fiercely proud
of his Irish heritage and citizenship, and lived by the motto,
"American by birth, Irish by the grace of God."Possessed of an
inquiring and discerning mind, his quiet, perspicacious and slyly
mischievous nature endeared him to many. He was a man of deep
faith, selflessly devoted to his family, a wise father who taught
by quiet example and a model of integrity to his children and
grandchildren. He will never be forgotten. The family will receive
Friends from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11 at the Ward Funeral
Home, 52 Main Street South, (Highway 10), Brampton. Mass of Christian
Burial at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 66A Main Street South,
Brampton on Thursday, July 12 at 10: 30 a.m. followed by interment
at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Trenton.
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O'CONNELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-21 published
MILLER,
Mary (née
MUNRO)
Mary MILLER died peacefully in her sleep in London, Ontario,
on July 10, 2007, after a lengthy and courageous battle with
cancer. Dave, her husband of 57 years, was at her side. Mary
was born on April 26, 1925, the fourth daughter of Scottish immigrants
Jack and Dorothy
MUNRO.
Her parents, sisters Agnes, Jean and
Dorothy and brother-in-law Donald
FERGUSON all predeceased her.
She is survived by her daughter Beth and her partner John
MacLEOD,
her daughter Katherine and her husband Reg
GATENBY, her son John
and his wife
Deb
MILLER, three grand_sons - David
GROVES,
Evan
MILLER and Graeme
MILLER, her brother-in-law Bernard
O'CONNELL,
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families and many
devoted Friends. We will miss her greatly. Mary grew up in Montreal.
After completing high school and working for the Royal Bank of
Canada there, she studied nursing at the Montreal General Hospital.
She married Dave after her graduation and moved with him to Ottawa
and and then to London, Ontario, where they made their home for
over fifty years. Although Mary will be cremated and interred
in a private ceremony, we will hold a gathering for family and
Friends later this summer in her memory. We will publish the
details of Mary's memorial once our plans have been finalized.
We would like to thank Doctor Archie
GRACE,
Doctor
Bill
McKEOUGH and
'Mary's Angels', the remarkable staff of the Palliative Care
Unit at University Hospital, for their kindness, compassion and
care. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Women's Community
House, 101 Wellington Road, London, Ontario N6C 4M7.
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DE JOURDAN,
Margaret
Bunel (formerly
EDWARDS) "Peggy," "Jelly"
Mother, wife, author, teacher, optimist ~ March 1st, 1918-September 29,
2007 Peacefully, in hospital and surrounded by her family, after
a brief illness. Celebrated children's author, long-standing
member of the Canadian Authors' Association and Imperial Order
of the Daughters of the Empire The heart of the Edwards family.
A profound loss for husband Alan DE
JOURDAN.
Loved beyond words
by her children: Edmond, Jane, Campbell, Marnie, Wallace and
Caitlin and an inspiration to their loved ones: Darlene
DUDAR,
Bob GARDINER,
Kate
FREEMAN and Jodi
HOAR (and her children, Aedan,
Melisa and Mitchell.) Beloved Gram to David
EDWARDS and Elizabeth
SLEEN.
She took great joy in her great-grandchildren, Margaret
Harriet and Stella-Charles
FISHER and George and Gordon
SLEEN.
Survived
by cousins Edith
JULIEN and Ron
KEALEY
(Fran.)
Sadly missed by
Bill and Louise and Chris and Theresa DE
JOURDAN and Tina and Rob
GARDINER (Jordan, Casidhe). Pre-deceased by sister Isobel
O'CONNELL,
ex-husband James
EDWARDS and son-in-law Charles
FISHER.
Cherished
friend to many, especially Kay McColgan, Inez Sunderland, Phyllis
and Lloyd Ivany, Nessie Brisco, James Coates and to everyone
who attended her legendary dinners. Special thanks to Doctor
GAUTHIER,
Dr. PRUDHOMME, and the palliative care team at the Civic Hospital.
Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and
McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa, on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
and on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service
will be held at Mackay United Church, Ottawa, on Thursday 11 a.m.
Donations to Mackay United Church would be appreciated. Condolences/donations
at: www.mcgarryfamily.ca
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O'CONNOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-27 published
HEARD,
Lenore
Mary
(HOLLAND)
At the Southampton Care Centre in Southampton Sunday morning
December 23, 2007. The former Lenore
HOLLAND of Wiarton formerly
of Newmarket in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald
HEARD.
Loving mother of Deborah and her husband Randy
CURRAN
of Blaine, Washington, Elizabeth
CURRAN of Powassan, Robert
HEARD
of Australia and Jeffrey
HEARD of Ottawa. Lovingly remembered
by her two grandchildren; Natalie and Stephanie
CURRAN.
Dear
sister of Joan
HILDEBRAND and her husband Glen of Kitchener and
Mary FAWCETT of London. Predeceased by five brothers; John, Kale,
Benedict,
Conrad,
Stephen and three sisters; Loretta
BATSON,
Gloria BAILEY and Leona
O'CONNOR.
Friends may call at the Downs
and son Funeral Home Hepworth Friday December 28 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated from Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic
Church, Wiarton Saturday December 29 at 11: 00 a.m. Visitation
at the Funeral Home Saturday morning from 10: 00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
prior to the Mass. Spring interment Balsam Grove Cemetery, Oliphant.
Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated
as your expression of sympathy. Prayers will be recited at the
Funeral Home Friday evening December 28 at 8: 30 p.m. 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 Lenore by the Downs and
son Funeral Home.
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O'CONNOR,
Gary
Norman
At the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, January 4th,
2007. Gary Norman
O'CONNOR of Dutton in his 70th year. Loved
father of Michael and his wife
Heather
NORTON;
Patrick
NORTON
Shannon GASPARATTO;
Erin and her husband Paul
KYLE and the late
Kelly NORTON (1989.) Gary was a beloved brother and life long
friend to Evelyn and her husband Douglas
KEEP and dear brother
of Charles, Wayne and his wife Sandra and Dan and his wife Carol.
Predeceased by sisters Judy
KOYL (1972) and Maxine
SLATTERIE
(2004) and by a brother Thomas
O'CONNOR.
Gary is also lovingly
remembered by seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Several nieces and nephews will greatly miss "Uncle Groove".
The family acknowledges Gary's dear friend Joe Casey for his
kindness and faithful support. Gary was born in Saint Thomas on
April 15th, 1937, the eldest
son of Harold and Dorothy
HARRIS)
O'CONNOR. He was retired after many years with the M.T.O., he
was a member of the Kettle Valley Pioneers and was a distinguished
exhibitor of restored antique engines. Resting at Williams Funeral
Home, 45 Elgin St. Saint Thomas until Monday morning and then to
Holy Angels' Church where Mass of the Christian Burial will be
Celebrated at 10: 00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Angels'
Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayers
will be recited at the funeral home Sunday at 7: 00 p.m. Remembrances
may be made to the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Palliative Care Unit.
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O'CONNOR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-12-20 published
Snowmobile crash kills boy, 15
Perry OSBORN of Monkton was killed when his snowmobile struck
a transport truck.
By Donal O'CONNOR, and Claire
NEARY, Sun Media, Thurs., December 20,
Mitchell -- A 15-year-old high school student who died in a snowmobile
crash yesterday was remembered by his schoolmates as a "wonderful"
and "well-liked" person.
Perry OSBORN of R.R.#2 Monkton was killed instantly after the
snowmobile he was riding collided with a transport truck north
of Mitchell just before noon.
Students and staff at Mitchell District high school, where
OSBORN
was a Grade 10 student, learned of his death by the afternoon
and were met with grief counsellors at the school.
"We're grieving the loss of a wonderful young man who was well-liked
by his teachers and peers," school principal Jodie
BAKER said.
"Our condolences go out to the family and Friends," said
BAKER
who expressed her own concern for students' safety during the
Christmas holidays.
Counselling will be available at the school for the rest of the
week. The school will try to maintain normalcy over the next
few days prior to the Christmas break,
BAKER said.
OSBORN was heading home from school when his snowmobile came
off a snowmobile trail, crossed Perth Line 36 from the south
and travelled into the path of the transport truck around 11: 50 a.m.,
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police said.
The truck was heading west on the paved road north of town near
Road 162. The driver was not injured.
OSBORN wasn't the only student who rode a snowmobile to the school.
Last week, an Ontario Provincial Police officer visited the school
and discussed snowmobile safety.
"There are a few students who ride their snowmobiles to Mitchell
high school… (and) they all register with the school," Const. Glen
Childerley said.
The trails are well-groomed and maintained, he said.
Students park their snowmobiles behind the school and there's
a snowmobile path right next to it, he said.
To drive a snowmobile, the driver must be at least 12 years old,
have a snowmobile licence and take a safe snowmobiling course,
Childerley said.
The road was closed for about four hours while police investigated.
Police don't expect to lay any charges, they said.
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O'CONNOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-02 published
McBRIDE,
Kathleen "
Kaye"
Peacefully, with her family by her side on Monday, January 1,
2007 at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Kaye, age 77 years,
beloved wife for 52 years of Joe. Loving mother of Michael (Kim),
Tim (Tracy), Pat, Paula
BUERGER (Geoffrey) and Suzi. Dear grandmother
of Joseph, Marie, Adam and Christopher; Mitchell and Matthew
Colin, Brendan and Ian. Survived by her sisters Gladys
DYMOND,
Rita STUTT (Garnet), Joan
SULLIVAN, and Eleanor
McLAUGHLIN and
by her brother John
McLAUGHLIN
(Barbara.)
Kaye graduated as a
registered nurse from Saint Michael's Hospital, Toronto. She was
an active member of St. Clement Roman Catholic Parish from its
inception in 1967. She was a tireless worker for charities including
St. Vincent de Paul and ShareLife. President of the Catholic
Women's League. She was an avid reader and a member of Markland
Wood Country Club, and a past Captain of the ladies section.
The family wish to express their sincere thanks to caregivers
Hilda (Rosa)
GRECO and Liz
LOPATNIKOW.
Also thanks to Doctor
O'CONNOR
and nurses Anita, Laurie, Melissa, Rolanda, and Carmen at Trillium
Health Centre. Their kindness and compassion will always be appreciated
and remembered by the family. Friends may call at the Turner and
Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke (between
Islington and Kipling Aves.) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday,
January 2, 2007. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 3,
2007 at 11 a.m. at St. Clement Church, 409 Markland Doctor Etobicoke
(at Bloor St.). Cremation to follow. For those who wish, donations
made to Share Life, Trillium Health Centre Foundation or to Saint Michael's
Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
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O'CONNOR 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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O'CONNOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-21 published
VALLANCE,
Murray
Allan
Jr. (1917-2007)
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our
father, Murray
VALLANCE.
Dad passed away in his home Sunday,
June 17, 2007 with his family by his side. He fought hard to
maintain his dignity and quality of life, but after a year and
a half of failing health due to a heart condition, he succumbed
to his illness. He wanted to pass in his own home with his wife
and children and grand children with him. He took his leave on
his own terms and waited until Fathers day to say goodbye. He
was born in Hamilton, Ontario on March 28, 1917 to Murray Allan
VALLANCE and Phyllis Marie
McINTYRE. He had one brother, Walter
Henry VALLANCE who pre-deceased him on June 16, 2006. He enlisted
in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 and after the war he
came home and moved to Toronto in 1950. He became a Chartered
Accountant and eventually went to work for Ontario Hydro where
he met his future wife
Theresa
O'CONNOR. He is survived by his
wife Theresa, his son Andrew and his daughters Kathleen
BOICE
and Carolyne
McMAHON. He will be fondly remembered and dearly
missed by his brother-in-law Thomas
O'CONNOR, his son-in-laws
Richard BOICE and Quinn
McMAHON and daughter-in-law Rachel
VALLANCE.
Dad has six beautiful grand children, Maria-Rose, Micaela, Amelia,
Saffron, Olivia and Max whom he adored immensely and was very
proud to have had enrich his last years on this earth. Dad loved
classic literature and poetry and we wish to leave this little
poem as a parting thought&hellip
No one knew that day
God was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same
It broke our hearts to lose you
For you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home
You left us beautiful memories
Your love is still our guide
And though we cannot see you
You will always be by our sides
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again
Visitation will be held on Friday June 22 at Highland Funeral
Home from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. (3280 Sheppard Ave E., Scarborough,
416-773-0933). Funeral Mass on Saturday June 23 at Holy Spirit
Catholic Church at 10 a.m. (3526 Sheppard Ave E., Scarborough).
Interment at Christ the King Cemetery.
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O'CONNOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-09 published
WALSH,
John
Francis
Joachim
Died July 05, 2007, a month shy of his 85th birthday at his home
in Toronto. He was predeceased by his wife
Mary
Isabel
WALSH
(CONLIN) in March 2001. He leaves his sister Bette
O'CONNOR and
was predeceased by his sister, Mary
NOLL, and brothers James
and Fergus. He will be missed by sons and daughters: John (Nancy),
Pat (Evadney), Herb (Monique), Sheilagh (Peter), Maureen (Curtis),
Bernard, David, Thomas (Fithrie), Christine (Hank), and Catherine
(Ron). There are many grandchildren, nieces and nephews who will
miss their uncle and grandfather: Michael and David; Jason, Daniel,
Ivan, Luke and Mathew; Clare and Alice; Jennifer, Heather, and
Kate; Angela and Emma; Kiki and Gary; Scott, Ashley, and Lindsey.
John was also a great-grandfather to Mateya and Chase; Arabella
and Jamila, and Calvin. John attended Assumption College in Windsor,
and then served in the Canadian Army as a lieutenant in England.
After the war he settled in Toronto, attended Osgoode Hall Law
School and married Isabel
CONLIN in 1946. A Memorial mass will
be held at Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Parish, 222 Ridley
Boulevard, at Avenue Road and Wilson, Toronto, on Thursday, July 12th
at 11: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. www.stephenlewisfoundation.org
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O'CONNOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-18 published
SCOTT,
Grace
Workman, PhD.
On July 17th, 2007 in her 94th year at The Briton House, Toronto.
Predeceased by her beloved husband John W.
SCOTT, M.D. (Neurophysiologist.)
Sadly missed by daughter Aleda
O'CONNOR
(Barry
COOMBS,) son James
SCOTT
(Deborah;) by grandchildren Eamonn and Kate
O'CONNOR; Geoffrey,
Lindsay and Emily
SCOTT. Brother Bill
WORKMAN, sister Aleda
VAN
HORN, by Ed
O'CONNOR and by many cousins, nieces, nephews and
Friends. Throughout her life she found fulfillment through her
faith, her great love of music and the family home she and John
lovingly established at Bond Head. Her research at Chalk River
in 1949 showed that bacteria mutates to become resistant to antibiotics
with prolonged exposure. A service will be held on Thursday,
July 19th, 2: 00 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 117 Bloor
Street East (entrance also 54 Hayden St.) Cremation and Interment,
Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Special thanks to the caring staff and
Friends at Briton House and to the loving community at St. Andrews
United Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrews
United Church.
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O'CONNOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-14 published
MacLELLAN,
Robert "
Bob"
Bernard
November 12, 2007, age 65, at home with family. Only child of
the late Raymond "Buster" and Evelyn (née
MARR.)
Bobbie is survived
by his wife of 43 years, Beverley Ann (née
SMITH;) children Sheri
JONES (Wayne
O'CONNOR), Doctor Jennifer
MacLELLAN (Stephen
FORD)
and Matthew
MacLELLAN
(Dr.
Dawn
MacLELLAN;) and grandchildren
Lavinia FORD,
Asa
FORD and Edie
FORD. Born and lived in Truro,
Nova Scotia with strong family ties to Bass River, Nova Scotia.
Graduate of Acadia University and Dalhousie Law School, where
he later lectured Corporate Finance, Business Law and Advanced
Income Tax. Law Clerk to Chief Justice Wells of the High Court
of Justice (Ontario); articled and practiced with Blake, Cassels
and Graydon; Partner with Burchell MacDougall, Truro. Chair of
the Nova Scotia Securities Commission from its creation in 1987 to
2002, where he was responsible for policies and procedures that
govern the Commission. Public Director of the Mutual Funds Dealers
Association since 2003. In earlier years he was a member of the
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants / Canadian Bankers
Association Joint Committee on Taxation from 1985 to 1992; member
of the federal Minister of Finance Advisory Group on 1987 Tax
Reform; member of the Venture Corporations Board of Nova Scotia
from 1986 to 1987; and Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation
from 1988 to 1991. Bob authored multiple publications on and
was recognized by national professional evaluation publications
as an expert in taxation, estates and trust, and securities law.
Bob was a lifetime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Truro.
He was a proud member of the Truro Branch of Rotary International
since 1976, served as President in 1991-92, acted as Director
of Community Service and Club Service, and received the Paul
Harris Fellowship in 1999 in recognition of his support to the
Rotary Foundation. He was also a director of the Ship's Company
Theatre in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia and an active supporter of
other charities and foundations in Northern Nova Scotia. Bob
took great pleasure in spending time with Friends and family
in Lower Economy, Nova Scotia where he enjoyed the landscape,
serenity and memories. The family will receive Friends at the
Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro,
902-895-5587, on Thursday, November 15 from 6: 30-9:00 p.m. A service
will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 295 Young Street, Truro,
on Friday, November 16 at 2: 00 p.m. No flowers by request of
family. On line condolences may be sent to our website at www.colchestercommunity.com
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O'CONNOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-21 published
ALSTON,
Sheila
Died peacefully on Tuesday, 18 December at the age of 79. Predeceased
by her husband John, and her son Peter, she is mourned by her
daughters Sandra, and Deborah (Robin
BARLOW,) her son Neil, and
daughter-in-law Donna
O'CONNOR. A beloved grandmother, she will
be missed by Kevin (Cathy
SHELDRICK)
BURK/BURKE,
Meghan (and Jim)
PROVOST, Jessa and Emily Alston
O'CONNOR, and Tegan and Rian
ALSTON, and great-grandchildren, Madeleine and Nathaniel
PROVOST
and Eric BURK/BURKE. A funeral service will be held on Saturday 22
December at 11: 00 a.m. in the chapel at the Donald V. Brown Funeral
Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek. To honour her memory,
in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson Society
Canada.
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