RAM
RAMAGE
RAMERTH
RAMES
RAMESHWAR
RAMPLEY
RAMSAY
RAMSDEN
RAMSEY
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RAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-01 published
LIM,
Jade
Jee
Pung
(Jade Teerath
RAM)
With great sadness we announce the death of
our beloved mother and 'Nai Nai', Jade Lim Jee
PUNG.
Born on
August 13, 1937, Jade passed away at Toronto General Hospital
on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the age of 70. Her sons Terry
and Jason, their wives Amanda and Nicole, and her granddaughters
Kate and Ellie were by her bedside the last days of her life.
We know that Mama has now joined our Papa, Teerath
RAM, who passed
away 25 years ago. Friends and family may visit at the Morley
Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W. (2 lights west of
Yonge St.) on Monday from 5-8 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday at
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge Street, at 2: 00 p.m.
Interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
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RAMAGE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-05-29 published
DONOVAN,
Frances
Dorothy
(RAMAGE)
Peacefully passed away at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen
Sound on Monday, May 28th, 2007 in her 83rd year. The former
Frances RAMAGE was the beloved wife and best friend for 60 years
to Howard DONOVAN.
She was the loving mother of Jim and his wife
Sandra. Dearly loved grandma of Matthew, Nicholas and Victoria.
She will be missed by her sisters Muriel
KEELING and Mary
HODGINS.
Predeceased by a sister Gladys
HODGSON.
Private family arrangements
entrusted to the Currie Funeral Home in Chatsworth (519) 794-2631.
If so desired, memorial contributions to Grey Bruce Regional
Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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BEGG,
Eva
Elizabeth (née
MacPHERSON)
Of Tiverton, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre-Kincardine, on
Sunday, September 30, 2007, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of
the late Grant
BEGG. Dear mother of Stuart (Norma)
BEGG of R.R.#4
Walkerton and Beverley (Scott)
RAMAGE of Tiverton. Cherished
grandmother of Shawn and Cynthia
BEGG and Maggie and James
RAMAGE.
Loved sister of Catherine (Harry)
RUETZ of North Bruce, Jean
(Norman) CAMPBELL of Port Elgin, Marguerite (Mervin)
CATTO of
Tiverton, and Bruce (Grace)
MacPHERSON of Inverhuron. Predeceased
by brothers, Stuart, Angus and Eoin
MacPHERSON.
Also survived
by sisters-in-law, Grace
MacPHERSON of R.R.#1 Tiverton, Marianne
GREER/GRIER of Inverhuron and Helen
MacPHERSON of Kincardine. Sadly
missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Davey-Linklater
Funeral Home, 757 Princes Street, Kincardine, Ontario, N2Z 1Z5,
519-396-2701, on Tuesday from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church-Tiverton
on Wednesday, October 3, at 2: 00 p.m., with Rev. Wendy
LAMPMAN
officiating. Interment, Tiverton Cemetery. Memorial donations
to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Knox Presbyterian Church
- Tiverton, or the Kincardine Hospital would be appreciated as
expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com
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RAMAGE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-11-06 published
RAMAGE,
Ethel
Dorothy (née
JOHNSTON)
At the Grey Bruce Regional Health Services, in Owen Sound, on
Monday,
November 5th, 2007, Ethel
RAMAGE (née
JOHNSTON) of Owen
Sound, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ed
RAMAGE.
Loved mother of Edna
BAKER, of Wasaga Beach, and Sharon
HIBMA,
of Owen Sound. Loving grandmother of Tracy, Julie, Amy, Kevin,
Kimberly, and great-grandmother of Natalie and Gavin. Survived
by her sisters, Verna
IRVINE,
Leona
LEPARD, Elsie
FARROW and
Doreen McLEOD, all of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her parents,
Herbert and Elizabeth
JOHNSTON, sisters, Rita
BELROSE,
Hazel
FRIAR,
Pearl
McNABB, and brother, Mervyn
JOHNSTON. Friends may
call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West,
Owen Sound, (519-376-7492) on Wednesday from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. A funeral
service for Ethel
RAMAGE, will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel,
on Thursday, November 8th, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m., with Doctor Brad
CLARK officiating. Interment in McLean's Cemetery, Bognor. If
so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the charity
of your choice, as your expression of sympathy.
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RAMAGE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-18 published
CONDY,
Wayne
Of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital surrounded
by his loving wife and daughter on Saturday, December 15, 2007.
He was 67. Survived by his loving wife
Carol (née
MONK)
CONDY,
cherished daughter Gail (Glen)
BUMSTEAD and the apple of grandpa's
eye Meggy all of Hanover, daughter Shelley
RAMAGE of Keswick,
grandchildren Cassandra, Logan and Jillian. Also survived by
brother Gary
McCURDY of Alberta and mother-in-law Marina
ZETTLER
of Hanover. Very sadly missed by his family of fur faces. Predeceased
by his brother Bradley
CONDY, sisters Sharon
ERNEWEIN and Nora
GROSS and father-in-law Elmer
MONK.
Visitation at Mighton Funeral
Home, Hanover on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held
on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 10: 30 a.m., at Holy Family
Church, Hanover. Memorial donations to the Ontario Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or Hanover Hospital Foundation
would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Further information
and register book available at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
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RAMAGE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-01 published
PATTERSON,
William "
Bill"
(Partner in ADD Capital Corp.)
Suddenly on Friday, September 28, 2007 in his 62nd year. Bill
beloved husband of Dyanne and the late Terry. Dear father of Bill
and his wife Julie, Jeff and his partner Jason, Krista, and stepfather
of Kolin and Christopher. Loving grandfather of Elise
TERESA.
Dear
brother of Peg
FRYER, and Marjorie
RAMAGE.
Friends will be received
at the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main Street N. (Markham
Road) Markham on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the chapel
on Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Highland Hills Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation
or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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RAMERTH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-06 published
HAIGH,
Alice
Angeline
Grace (née
ADAM/ADAMS)
Of Port Stanley, on Thursday, January 4th, 2007, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin
General
Hospital, in her 86th year. Loving partner of Bill
BRIDGE
and beloved wife of the late Norman Nelson
HAIGH.
Dearly loved
mother of Mary Helen and her partner Lee
ROWDEN,
John
N. and
his wife Sheila of Waterloo and Thomas W. and his partner Valerie
MILLER of Port Stanley. Dear mother-in-law of Ernie
RAMERTH of
Saint Thomas. Loving grandmother of Peter
HAIGH and hhis wife Mary-Ingram-Haigh
and David and his wife
Janice
HAIGH,
Jennifer and Dustin
RAMERTH.
Loved great-grandmother of Rachel Lyn and Samuel David
HAIGH.
Sadly missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Alice was born
in Leamington on February 21, 1921, the daughter of the late
John and Grace
(CAMPBELL)
ADAM/ADAMS.
She has lived in Port Stanley
since 1927. Alice trained as a nurse and Victoria Hospital, London
and worked at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. A public
memorial service to celebrate Alice's life will be held at Williams
Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas on Monday at 1: 00 p.m.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation at the funeral home Sunday
from 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the charity of choice.
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RAMES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-07 published
DOVER,
Martin
Bernard
Passed away Sunday, November 4, after a lengthy illness. He will
be missed by his wife
Eleanor, children Kayla and Brian
SCHNEIDERMAN,
Nancy and Howard
FLEISCHER,
Jodi and Mark
DOVER and Howard Frank
DOVER, by his grandchildren Lisa
SCHNEIDERMAN,
David
SCHNEIDERMAN,
Dara and Dan
RAMES, Claudia
FLEISCHER, Harlie
DOVER, Cecily
DOVER,
Levi DOVER and sister Mina Dover
COHEN. He was predeceased by
his sister Joy Dover
FIREMAN. A private family funeral was held
in Toronto. Donations in his memory can be made to The Baycrest
Centre @ (416) 785-2875.
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RAMESHWAR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-05 published
JOHNSTON,
Jessie▼
Caroline▼ (née
SUMMERS)
Passed away peacefully at Grandwood Park Retirement Home on Thursday,
January 4, 2007, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late
J. Lyle JOHNSTON.
She was born on June 30, 1906 and was the last
surviving child of the late Charles and Mary
(JONES)
SUMMERS.
Predeceased by her brother Ted and sisters Gertrude, May, Hilda,
Lillian and Phyllis. Survived by her sister-in-law Grace Francis.
She will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews as well
as by great and great-great nieces and nephews in Canada and
the United States. She was a longtime member of Robinson Memorial
United Church. Friends may call during the hour preceding the
funeral service which will be conducted at the James A. Harris
Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James St. at Richmond on Saturday January 6
at 11 a.m. by Rev. Keith
RAMESHWAR. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be
gratefully acknowledged.
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RAMESHWAR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-13 published
JOHNSTON,
Jessie▲
Caroline▲
(SUMMERS)
On behalf of the nieces and nephews of the late Jessie Caroline
(SUMMERS)
JOHNSTON we sincerely thank all the staff at Grandwood
Park Retirement Home for their excellent care, compassion and
love they provided to Aunt Jessie. She loved her "home" there
for eight years and was very active in the social activites,
especially bingo. Thank you Rev. Keith
RAMESHWAR
Pastor of Robinson
Memorial Congregation for your blessed service which was very
inspirational in your tribute for Aunt Jessie. She was active
in the life of Robinson Memorial for over forty years and was
very proud of her donation of stained glass windows in memory
of her family. Thank you to Jan
WEEKES of Community Care Access
Centre for your dedicated advice and compassion you provided.
Steve HARRIS of James A. Harris Funeral Home provided wonderful
advice and professional services. Aunt Jessie appreciated the
love and acts of kindness she received from the families of George
and Jeanette
JOHNSTON,
John
L. and Sandra
COX, Paul and Anna
COX.
Her legacy of over 100 years was that of hard work and love
of family. Sincerely, the nieces and nephews of Jessie
JOHNSTON.
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RAMPLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-13 published
SMITH,
Nora
Agnes (née
THOMAS)
After a long and joyful life, Nora Agnes
SMITH (née
THOMAS) passed
away peacefully at the Avalon Care Centre in Orangeville, Ontario,
on November 11, 2007. Born in Herring Cove, Nova Scotia, she
was daughter to the late Theresa (née
GRAY/GREY) and Charles Hugh
THOMAS; beloved wife of the late Frank
SMITH; and predeceased
by siblings Margaret, Mary, Gordon, Gerald and Aubrey. Nora was
the loved mother of Robert
SMITH of Campbellton New Brunswick,
Betty STARR and husband Mike of Alton, Ontario; Dear grandmother
of Tig STARR and wife Tonya, James
STARR and partner Brandi
SHERMAN,
Amanda STARR and husband Greg
RAMPLEY,
Caroline
(SMITH)
ROWE
and husband Mark, Richard
SMITH and wife
Rachel,
Anna
SMITH and
partner Jeremy
METALLIC;
Great-grandmother of Eric, Ian, Irelynd,
Ella, Gregor, Caleb, Caidra and Catherine. Nora will be sadly
missed by her many relatives and Friends. The family will receive
Friends at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street,
London Ontario, on Thursday November 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Peter's Cathedral Basilica,
Dufferin Avenue at Richmond Street, London, Ontario, on Friday,
November 16, 2007 at 10: 30 a.m. Interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery.
Prayers Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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RAMSAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-03 published
RAMSAY,
Donald
Allan, CM, MA, Ph.D., Sc.D., F.R.S.C., F.R.S.
Researcher Emeritus, National Research Council
Peacefully at home on Thursday October 25, 2007 age 85. Beloved
husband of the late Nancy
RAMSAY of 52 years. Loving husband
of Marjorie C.F.
RAMSAY.
Dearly loved father of Shirley
NINCEVIC,
Catharine J.
RAMSAY
(Roy
KNIGHT,) Linda
DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS and the late
Wendy GRAVA
(Juris.) Cherished grandfather of Paul
NINCEVIC,
Christina and Eric
GRAVA.
son of the late Norman and Thirza
RAMSAY.
Brother of Gordon
RAMSAY (the late Mary) (Christine) and the
late Kenneth
RAMSAY
(Beryl.)
Uncle of Mary
HARRIS, Elizabeth,
Margaret and Jean
RAMSAY. A Memorial Service for Donald will
be held Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Kingsway United Church,
630 Island Park Drive, Ottawa at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations
to World Vision or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Born in Putney, England July 11, 1922, he attended Latymer Upper
School and Cambridge University where he met his wife Nancy.
A keen rower for St. Catharine's College, he rowed as a Cambridge
Blue in 1944. After Cambridge they immigrated to Ottawa arriving
in July 1947; he took up a position as Research Officer at National
Research Council in the field of molecular spectroscopy. Don
worked at National Research Council for over 60 years producing
some 200 scientific publications. In the early years of his career,
he helped to establish the faculty of Science at Ottawa University,
teaching courses for 8 years. He founded the International Symposium
on Free Radicals in 1956. His scientific research led to world
wide collaboration, encouraging international exchange of people
and ideas. Donald and Nancy were Charter Members of Kingsway
United Church since inception in 1947. They joined the church
choir and Don took up organ lessons and continued to be organist
at Kingsway for 50 years. Their four daughters were born and
raised in Ottawa. Summer holidays were time at North Star near
Deep River, Ontario. Donald and Nancy traveled widely. They befriended
and hosted numerous postdoctoral fellows, visiting scientists
and dignitaries who came to National Research Council, many of
whom became life long Friends. Donald was greatly honoured as
a Fellow of the Royal Society of London and
of Canada, the Medal
of the Chemical Institute of Canada, and received honourary degrees
from the Universities of Reims and Stockholm. His achievements
in the field of spectroscopy added immeasurably to the Council's
international reputation and built linkages to organizations
around the world. Unfailingly dedicated to The Royal Society
of Canada, he twice served as Honourary Treasurer. He was awarded
the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977, the Centennial
Medal in 1982, Commemorative Medal for 125th Anniversary of Cdn.
Confederation in 1992 and the Alexander von Humboldt Senior Fellowship.
In 1997 he was inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada. Kelly
Funeral Homes 613-828-2313
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RAMSDEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-24 published
BREWER,
John "
Jack"
Bernard
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing
of Jack BREWER on August 22nd at Saint Michael's Hospital in his
62nd year. son of Elizabeth
McAVOY and Carl
BREWER
Sr., brother
of Shirley (Howie), Roy, Frank (Anne) and Carl, uncle to Mark,
Todd, Roy, Carla, Chris, Janet, Michael, Anna-Lisa, and Cathy.
Born in Toronto, Jack went on to play professional hockey in
Muskegon (Michigan), Austria and Norway. Well known owner and
personality of the popular Chick n'Deli Restaurant. Generosity
towards Friends and family will be greatly missed. A private
gathering of family and Friends to celebrate Jack's life will
take place on Mon. August 27th from 4 p.m. till… at the Chick
n'Deli, 744 Mt. Pleasant Road. Special thanks to Kathleen
BREWER,
Marc and David
RAMSDEN and the Coronary Care Unit at Saint Michael's
Hospital for their outstanding care and support. Donations can
be made to Saint Michael's Hospital.
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RAMSEY o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-09-26 published
SMITH,
John
Ronald “Jack&rdquo
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at the
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, in his 77th year. Jack,
beloved husband of the late Madge (née
LANKTREE.)
Loving father
of Michael (Elizabeth,) Clinton (Micheline,) Ruth Anne
HAMMOND
(Ron), Harry (Mary), Catherine
RAMSEY (Keith), Tom (Jane) and
Lynne BEAUPRE and (Dale) and Gordon
ELLIS.
Will be sadly missed
by his dear friend Jean
JONES of Stayner. Dear brother of Joan
BOYCE,
Larry
SMITH and Beverly
HARRISON. Will be forever cherished
in the hearts of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by his brother Harry and his parents Harry and Florence
SMITH. A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held on Friday, September 21,
2007 at Fawcett Funeral Homes -- Collingwood Chapel, 82 Pine
Street, at 1: 00 p.m. with visitation commencing 1 hour prior
to the service at 12: 00 noon. Cremation, with interment at Thornbury
/Clarksburg Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to
the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation
would be appreciated by the family.
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WHIPPS,
Charles
Bernard
Passed away peacefully and with great dignity on Wednesday, June 20,
2007 after a brief battle with cancer. Chuck was born December 14,
1930 in San Bernardino, California. He made his way to Canada
in 1950 where he played for Toronto Balmy Beach Football team
(Ontario Rugby Football Union champs in 1950) and made Canada
his home after retiring from the U.S. Army in 1954. He worked
in the tool business in Canada and the U.S., owning Strongridge
Limited until 1996 and was a valued member of W.W. Sales right
up until his death. Chuck will be remembered for his love of
family and Friends, his laughter, his gift of storytelling and
his passion for golf.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Maria; mother Betty
WHIPPS
sister Marcia
BELL; brother George E. (Polly)
WHIPPS; children:
Georgia (Glenn)
WIOR;
Catherine
(James)
REID; Charles (Lorrie)
WHIPPS; Suzanne (Desmond)
O'CALLAGHAN and Danielle (Peter)
WATERS
stepchildren: Christina (Steve)
RAMSEY;
Pedro
(Darlene)
AMARO
Paul (Vi) AMARO; grandchildren: PVC Michael
WIOR,
Robyn
(Mark)
Reid SPENCER,
Caitlin,
Daniel and Jared
REID; Ben and Chelsea
WHIPPS;
Conor,
Sean and Kathleen
O'CALLAGHAN; Shane and Shelby
WATERS; Sean and Kyle
RAMSEY; Jared
AMARO and Michael
AMARO.
Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and Marguerite
MARLATT,
the mother of his 5 children.
At Chuck's request, his remains have been cremated. Please join
us for a celebration of his life to be held on Sunday, June 24,
2007 from 1 p.m. to 4: 30 p.m. at The Brampton Golf Club (Maple
Room) located at 7700 Kennedy Road South in Brampton. A private
memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests donations to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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FLETCHER,
John▼
Palmer▼
(February▼ 20 1911-June 15 2007)
Peacefully, At his home on June 15, 2007, surrounded by his family.
John was the
son of the late Caroline Anne and Howard Allan George
FLETCHER. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years,
Jean. Trained as a physician at the University of Toronto, John
graduated in 1936. In the early stages of his career John pursued
a research career with Charles H. Best, co-discoverer of Insulin.
When World War 2 began, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Medical
Corps, where he served for five years with distinction, winning
the Military Cross and the St. George Cross for his courage during
t he Battle of Jelsi in 1943. On his return from Europe in 1945,
John returned to medical research with a special interest in
pediatric medicine. He felt ever more drawn to the practice of
pediatric medicine and in the late 1940s left research to pursue
this interest. The family moved to Ottawa in 1956, where, because
of health problems, he became a corporate physician with Bell
Canada. With his health restored and missing the experience of
working with children, he returned to private practice in 1962.
He retired in 1986 at the age of 75. He is survived by his three
daughters: Mary, Susan and Frances; three sons in law, Robert
HUDGINS,
John▼
FREEMAN and Edmund
CLARK; eight grandchildren,
John and Alan
RAMUNAS, Delbert, Jean, Hugh and Caroline
CLARK,
and Lauren and Jessica
HUDGINS; as well as five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday June 21, 2007, at
the Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Avenue at 2: 00 p.m.
John's daughters would like to thank the Community Care Access
Centre, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Comcare, especially
Lois FRANCIS,
Janet▼
HINTON, and Mary Elizabeth
GROULX, who cared
for him in his final years. Doctor Julie
JENNER of the Centretown
Community Health Centre in Ottawa gave him the wise and compassionate
care he had provided to his own patients. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario would
be greatly appreciated.
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FLETCHER,
John▲
Palmer▲
(February▲ 20 1911-June 15 2007)
Peacefully, At his home on June 15, 2007, surrounded by his family.
John was the
son of the late Caroline Anne and Howard Allan George
FLETCHER. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years,
Jean. Trained as a physician at the University of Toronto, John
graduated in 1936. In the early stages of his career John pursued
a research career with Charles H. Best, co-discoverer of Insulin.
When World War 2 began, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Medical
Corps, where he served for five years with distinction, winning
the Military Cross and the St. George Cross for his courage during
the Battle of Jelsi in 1943. On his return from Europe in 1945,
John returned to medical research with a special interest in
pediatric medicine. He felt ever more drawn to the practice of
pediatric medicine and in the late 1940s left research to pursue
this interest. The family moved to Ottawa in 1956, where, because
of health problems, he became a corporate physician with Bell
Canada. With his health restored and missing the experience of
working with children, he returned to private practice in 1962.
He retired in 1986 at the age of 75. He is survived by his three
daughters: Mary, Susan and Frances; three sons in law, Robert
HUDGINS,
John▲
FREEMAN and Edmund
CLARK; eight grandchildren,
John and Alan
RAMUNAS, Delbert, Jean, Hugh and Caroline
CLARK,
and Lauren and Jessica
HUDGINS; as well as five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday June 21, 2007, at
the Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Avenue at 2: 00 p.m.
John's daughters would like to thank the Community Care Access
Centre, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Comcare, especially
Lois FRANCIS,
Janet▲
HINTON, and Mary Elizabeth
GROULX, who cared
for him in his final years. Doctor Julie
JENNER of the Centretown
Community Health Centre in Ottawa gave him the wise and compassionate
care he had provided to his own patients. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario would
be greatly appreciated.
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