SOMER
SOMERLEIGH
SOMERS
SOMERSETT
SOMERVILLE
SOMLO
SOMMER
SOMMERVILLE
SOMSKA
SOMER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-11-19 published
FERGUSON,
Heidi
Marion
Of Kincardine, died peacefully at South Bruce Grey Health Centre-Kincardine,
on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Beloved daughter of Doreen
FERGUSON
and dear sister of Kelly-Lee and Bill. Father Harley
FERGUSON
of Key West, Florida. Heidi will be greatly missed by her dear
friend and companion Butch
McIVOR.
Special thanks to Butch
McIVOR,
Elaine WALDEN and Lynn
SOMER. A memorial service will be held
at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, 757 Princes Street, Kincardine,
Ontario, N2Z 1Z5,519-396-2701, on Saturday, November 24, 2007
at 11: 00 a.m., with Rev. Ruth
MacLEAN officiating. Interment,
Kincardine Cemetery. Memorial donations to Women's House of Bruce
County, Kincardine would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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SOMERLEIGH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-05 published
SOMERLEIGH,
Doctor
Edward (1917-2007)
Peacefully in Toronto in his 90th year after a rich and eventful
life. Predeceased by his wife
Veronique
(FORTIN) and his son,
Marc. Father to Robert, George, Margaret, Eleanor and Christine
and proud grandfather to Erin
(SOMERLEIGH;)
Natalie,
Mika,
Gabrielle
and Paul (REKAI) and Veronica
(SALMON.)
Ed was a World War 2
navy veteran, a registered nurse, and later a physician in Nipigon,
Ontario for 37 years. He lived in Toronto for the past 15 years
with his daughter, Eleanor and her family before moving to Sunnybrook
Veterans Residence where he continued his lifelong passion for
photography and horticulture. A beloved friend and sounding board
to one and all, Ed will be sorely missed. A celebration of Ed's
life will take place at Harbourview Chapel in Thunder Bay at
11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9th.
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SOMERS o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-06-27 published
SOMERS,
Paul▼
Passed away peacefully at Guelph on Tuesday June 19, 2007. Paul
SOMERS in his 57th year, was the beloved companion of Catherine.
He was the dear father of Tammy (Jay)
McMULLEN,
Peter▼
SOMERS,
and Shannon
SOMERS.
Paul▼ was the loving grandfather of Brittany
and Rebecca
McMULLEN,
Ethan▼
SOMERS and Jonathan (J.J.)
SOMERS.
He was the dearly loved brother of Ruth (John)
HAMMOND and uncle
of their three boys: Derek, Brett and Joe. Paul is predeceased
by his parents Peter and Vivian
SOMERS. A Celebration of Life
for Paul was held at Saint Mary's Immaculate Church, Collingwood
on Saturday June 23, 2007 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations
to the Alzheimer Society or to the charity of one's choice would
be appreciated by the family. Cards available at the Gilbert
Macintyre and son Funeral Home, Guelph, 519-822-4731. You may send
your condolences to: www.giibertmacintyreandson.com.
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SOMERS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-06-22 published
SOMERS,
Paul▲
Passed away, peacefully, at Guelph, on Tuesday, June 19, 2007.
Paul SOMERS, in his 57th year, was the beloved companion of Catherine.
He was the dear father of Tammy (Jay)
McMULLEN,
Peter▲
SOMERS,
and Shannon
SOMERS.
Paul▲ was the loving grandfather of Brittany
and Rebecca
McMULLEN,
Ethan▲
SOMERS, and Jonathan (J.J.)
SOMERS.
He was the dearly loved brother of Ruth (John)
HAMMOND, and uncle
of their three boys: Derek, Brett, and Joe. Paul is predeceased
by his parents Peter and Vivian
SOMERS. A Celebration of Life
for Paul will be held at Saint Mary's Immaculate Church, Collingwood,
on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations
to the Alzheimer Society or to the charity of one's choice would
be appreciated by the family (cards available at the Gilbert
Macintyre and Sons Funeral Home, Guelph, 519-822-4731 or send condolences
at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com).
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SOMERSETT o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-06-06 published
MORTENSEN,
Peter
In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who passed
away on June 4, 1980.
No length of time can take away
Our thoughts of you today.
Within our store of memories
He holds a place apart
For no one else can ever be
More cherished in our hearts.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughters, Martine
CULHAM,
Darlene
MOFFATT and Janice
SOMERSETT and their husbands
and families.
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SOMERSETT o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-10-03 published
MORTENSEN,
Sylvia
In Loving memory of a dear mother and grandma who passed away
twenty five years ago on October 2nd, 1982
Those we love we never lose
For always they will be Loved, remembered, treasured
Always in our memory.
Forever loved and remembered by her daughters Martine
CULHAM,
Darlene MOFFATT and Janice
SOMERSETT and their husbands and families
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SOMERVILLE o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-07-25 published
DICKEY,
Nancy
Arlene
(SOMERVILLE) (March 16, 1958-July 29, 2005)
Since Nancy left us nearly two years ago, not a day has passed
that we don't think of some special way she touched us with her
incredible qualities of love, faith and hope. According to W.E.B.
Dubois, "There is in this world no such force as the force of
a person who is determined to rise. The human soul cannot be
chained". Nancy's indomitable spirit, enthusiasm and compassion
for others imparted courage and determination into all those
who knew her and we continue to dance to the beautiful music
she played for us each day of her earthly journey. Remembered
lovingly by your family and Friends.
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SOMERVILLE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-24 published
OSWELL,
Kenneth
R., FCA, FCMC, OMLJ
Passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in his
86th year, surrounded by family and Friends. Fondly remembered
by long-time companion J. Louise
MIANO. He is survived by son
Kenneth Randall
OSWELL, with the Reverend Mary Ann
SOMERVILLE,
daughter Susan Kathleen
CORNISH and her husband David. Sadly
missed by his grandchildren William and Joanna
CORNISH, and Colm
OSWELL.
Born in Toronto on May 18, 1922, he served as Lt. during
World War 2 in R.C.N.V.R. Kenneth was admitted to the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of Ontario in 1947; Fellow 1965. Retired
senior partner of Deloitte he had a distinguished career in business.
He joined P.S. Ross and Sons 1945, admitted to Partnership 1953
Partner, Touche Ross Toronto (now Deloitte) 1953-84; Partner,
Touche Ross Management Consultants 1958-84; member of Advisory
Council Ministry of Industry, Trade and Commerce 1970-72; Director
International Management Consulting, Touche Ross International
1971-72; Regional Partner, Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa,
Touche Ross International 1974-78; Director of Marketing, Toronto
1979-81; National Director Client Services and Development, Touche
Ross 1982-84. After retiring from the firm, he established K.R. Oswell
Consultants Inc. He was also active in many community and professional
organizations: Campaign Chairman, Toronto Humane Society; Past
President North York Branch Metropolitan Toronto Y.M.C. A; Victorian
Order of Nurses Metropolitan Toronto; Toronto Transit Consultants
Ltd.; Trustee, Saint Michael's College Foundation; President's
Council, Canadian Opera Co.; Curators' Circle, Art Gallery of
Ontario; Freemason; Knight, the Military and Hospitaller Order
Of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem; Past President Canadian Association
of Management Consultants; Charter member and Past President,
Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Ontario Fellow
1970; member Institute Management Consultants Inc. New York
and Fellow, British Institute of Management. Our father faced
his struggle with congestive heart disease with determination,
courage and spirit. His wish, with the family, was to extend
thanks to the many individuals who provided care and support
his family physician; the cardiac and renal specialists at Toronto
General Hospital; during the hospital stay in July, the Eaton
Wing staff 14th floor, Doctors A.
DAWSON,
W.
GOLD and most recently
Nightingale Health Care for their kind and compassionate care.
The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home -
A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue
East), from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28th. Funeral
service will be held in Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street
on Wednesday, August 29th at 11 a.m. If desired, donations may
be made to the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus
of Jerusalem, Grand Priory of Canada or the charity of your choice.
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SOMERVILLE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-15 published
SOMERVILLE,
Frances
Vivian (née
GARDNER)
Born June 5, 1916 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, died August 16, 2007
Vancouver, British Columbia.
Loving wife of Archbishop David
SOMERVILLE. Dear daughter of
the late Melborne and Minnie
(SMITH)
GARDNER.
Graduate of Dalhousie
University, Halifax and the Toronto Conservatory of Music (Voice).
Predeceased by her first husband, the Reverend James
BEST and
step-daughter Barbara Ann
(BEST)
HULME.
Mourned by step-children
Monica (BEST)
EDDY and Gerald
BEST, first cousins Geraldine
(SMITH)
BARREGAR, Janet
(ZINCK)
CLUETT,
Nancy
(ZINCK)
COURT and a host
of Friends - many lives touched by compassion, empathy and warm
humour. Celebration of the life of Frances
SOMERVILLE and internment
of ashes August 25, 2007 at St. Catherines Anglican Church, North
Vancouver. Celebrant Bishop Michael Ingham, Homilist Dean Peter
Elliott. Memorials may be made to the Somerville Fund, Vancouver
School of Theology, 6000 Iona Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia
V6T 1L4.
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SOMLO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-06 published
SINGER,
Susan (née
SOMLO)
Died peacefully at home with her family on Thursday, October 4,
2007, aged 85. Loving and devoted mother of her loving son, Doctor Peter A.
SINGER.
She is also fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law
Heather, and grandchildren David, Erin and Rebecca. She was predeceased
by her husband Paul and her brother Gyuri. She outlasted Hitler
and Stalin. Funeral arrangements care of Benjamin's Park Memorial
Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Doctor Peter
Singer Bursary at Branksome Hall, 10 Elm Avenue, Toronto M4W 1N4
or online at www.branksome.on.ca.
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SOMMER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-21 published
When the call of the wild turns deadly
By Patrick
WHITE/WHYTE,
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In the spring of 1992, a 24-year-old Virginian tromped into the
woods three hours west of Fairbanks, Alaska, to live off the
land for a season. Four months later, Christopher McCandless
was packed out of the bush a 67-pound corpse.
The tale of his horrifying decline was soon frozen into North
American lore, popularized in news articles and Into the Wild,
a bestselling book by Jon Krakauer.
Next Friday, a movie version of the book directed by Sean Penn
is to open, cementing Mr. McCandless's place in Northern mythology
as a tragic hero who courted death for a chance to live free
of civilization.
His folly isn't so uncommon.
In Canada, the backcountry wanderings of solace seekers turn
fatal on such a regular basis, their exploits rarely merit more
than a few column inches in community newspapers.
"These types are fairly common in the North," says the writer
Farley Mowat, who has spent stints as both subject and documenter
of survival in the wild. "All humans have this deep hunger to
reconnect with nature, to feel symbiosis with the natural world.
That puts you on the edge a lot. Sometimes over the edge."
Take 19-year-old William
SOMMER.
Shortly after graduating high
school, the Ancaster, Ontario, teen bounced from auto-plant to
construction jobs in search of deeper fulfilment. That quest
eventually drew him north to Alaska, the Yukon and the Northwest
Territories in the spring of 1999.
Sputtering across the region in a beat-up Volkswagen Rabbit,
Mr. SOMMER befriended a number of locals who taught him basic
survival skills. By July, he'd pronounced himself ready for the
ultimate communion with nature: running the torrential South
Nahanni River by kayak.
Ignoring the advice of two Nahanni National Park wardens who
were concerned he was unprepared to survive the rapids, Mr.
SOMMER
put in on turbid Little Nahanni River.
A month later his concerned mother called the park office. They
dispatched a helicopter, which soon spotted Mr.
SOMMER's overturned
kayak containing only food and a Bible.
His body was never found; his story rarely recounted.
"He was just a teenager that loved the wilderness," says his
mother, Elizabeth. "He was our darling. Lord Jesus is taking
care of him now."
Parks Canada has reported that as many as 40 people die in the
country's national parks every year.
Mr. SOMMER falls into a broad category of adventurers who've
gone north heeding the call of the wild, a tradition that goes
back to centuries past and the ill-fated explorers who volunteered
to go aboard ships seeking the Northwest Passage. That urge has
lasted well into the modern era.
When Peter
HARMATHY put a call out for crew members to join him
on a daring walk across the Arctic in 1986, he received more
than 400 eager responses. He chose four men to join him, all
of them eager to escape their problems.
Over the course of their trip, they risked death on a daily basis.
They hiked across breaking ice floes and often travelled on empty
stomachs. One crew member fell through ice and nearly drowned.
"We were insane," admits Mr.
HARMATHY, who's now a teacher in
southern Ontario. "But this has remained the focal point in all
our lives even 20 years later."
Just like so many anonymous crew members aboard exploration ships,
the names of those who have died more recently in the wilderness
go unknown.
In the fall of 2002, a 29-year-old Montrealer named Yan Gulevych
set out to cross Newfoundland's mountainous Northern Peninsula
to Great Harbour Deep, a remote outport on the east coast. What
he and the five Friends who joined him didn't know was that Great
Harbour Deep had been abandoned that summer in a government resettlement
program.
At some point during the poorly planned adventure, Mr. Gulevych
wandered off into the snow and floating bogs wearing only cotton
pants and a light nylon coat. His remains will likely never be
found.
"That's territory so rugged that hunters and outfitters don't
even go there," says Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Wayne
Newell, who was involved in the search. "He was poorly equipped,
had inadequate clothing and a lack of nourishment. It was a lot
of bad choices."
Mr. SOMMER and Mr. Gulevych were drawn into self-destruction
by their love of the outdoors. Many others feel a need to escape
the trappings of civilization.
Bart Schleyer, 49, a renowned bear and tiger expert, moved to
the Yukon in 2002 to escape the pressures of work and society.
In 2004, Mr. Schleyer, a veteran outdoorsman and avid bow hunter,
was flown 280 kilometres north of Whitehorse to go moose hunting
alone. When the pilot returned three weeks later to retrieve
Mr. Schleyer, there was no sign of him.
Search teams later found his skull and some remains in bear and
wolf scat. His death warranted but two brief mentions in Canada's
daily papers.
Even with so many cautionary tales, there's no extinguishing
some people's innate desire to commune with nature - and risktheir
lives doing so - according to Mr. Mowat.
"Some of us have to escape our own kind," says Mr. Mowat, who
retreated to the North after fighting in the Second World War.
"For me, I had such a revulsion of my own kind. They were bastards.
I wanted to get away from them."
And for those who've outlived their perilous exploits, the experience
was worth tempting death.
"This was the answer to all our confusions," Mr.
HARMATHY says
of his trek across the Arctic. "I totally sympathize with McCandless
and those like him. They have a very special place in my heart."
Northern misadventures
Whether driven by a love of nature or a desire for solutude,
backcountry wanderers can sometimes push themselves over the
edge.
Christopher
McCANDLESS, 24
Died near Denali National park in August, 1992, after spending
four months in the woods.
William SOMMER, 19
Disappeared in 1999 in Nahanni National Park on the Little Nahanni
River. His body was never found but his kayak was discovered
at the confluence of the Little Nahanni and South Nahanni rivers.
Yan Gulevych, 29
Disappeared in 2002 near Port Saunders, crossing Newfoundland's
northern peninsula. His remains have never been found.
Bart Schleyer, 49
Died in 2004 after eating only one meal while hunting at Upper
Reid Lake. His remains were found in bear and wolf droppings.
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SOMMERVILLE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-31 published
BERNER,
Theodore
Edward “Ted&rdquo
Age 79 of Goderich on Saturday, December 29th, 2007. Beloved
husband of Shirley Jean
(SOMMERVILLE.)
Much cherished grandfather
of Cazzandra
GAVIGAN at home. Ted has also been Cazzandra's father
and hero. He will be greatly missed. Loved father of Dennis (Jean)
BERNER of Saugeen Twp. and grandfather also of Andrew and Alec.
Ted was born November 23, 1928 in Waterloo Twp. He worked for
years at Seegmiller in Waterloo. The family moved to Saugeen
Twp. in the 1976 and operated the North Bruce Garage. Ted and Shirley
moved to Goderich in 1985 where they retired. Survived by brothers
Willard of Owen Sound and Jack of Brampton. Predeceased by his
daughter Tammy, parents John and Edna
(PLATE)
BERNER,
Half brothers
Charles, Harold and Howard
BERNER.
Funeral
Service will be held
on Monday, December 31, 2007 at McCallum and Palla Funeral Home,
Cambria Rd at East St. Goderich. Visitation will be held from
12 noon until time of Service at 2 o'clock. Interment Maitland
Cemetery. Donations to Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto gratefully
acknowledged. Friends may sign the Book of Condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca
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SOMMERVILLE,
Maxine
W.
Born November 7th, 1932; passed away peacefully at home on October 9th,
2007 after a short battle with cancer with family at her side.
She will be sadly missed by her son Michael, daughter Janet (husband
Peter), grandchildren Dawn (fiance Ryan), Nicole, Kyle and Tyson.
Also her mother Alice, sisters; Grace, Lil, Beatrice, Georgina,
her brother Larry and their spouses. Maxine's strength, generosity
and good nature were an inspiration to all of those who knew
her. The family are grateful for the loving nursing care provided
by Dawn, Janet and Peter and support given by longtime friend
Barbara Zapp, Ian and Elizabeth White and family. A private memorial
will be held in Alberta. In lieu of flowers, please donate to
your charity of choice.
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SOMSKA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-27 published
HAWKEN,
Frances
Marion (née
ROCHESTER)
On Friday, August 24, 2007 in Toronto. Formerly of Ottawa. Beloved
wife of the late H. Cameron
HAWKEN.
Loving
Mother of Ted (Susan)
and Mary (Gene
SCHOONEN.)
The family would like to sincerely
thank the staff at both Christie Gardens and Smart Staffing Solutions,
as well, Doctor Elena
SOMSKA for their kind and compassionate care.
Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse,
Playfair and McGarry 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Tuesday August
28 from 12: 30 p.m. until time of Funeral Service in our Chapel
at 1 p.m. Interment Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be
appreciated. Condolences / donations at www.mcgarryfamily.ca
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