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McGRAIL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-31 published
TOUGH, Douglas Ernest, B.A.Sc.
With great sadness the family announces the passing of Douglas Ernest TOUGH on Sunday December 30, 2007 at the Ian Anderson House, Oakville, Ontario in his 89th year.
Beloved husband of Betty (née PERDUE) for 62 years, loving father of Jeanine, Douglas, and Graham, and their respective partners, Don THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Domenica and Rosemary; grandfather of Cathy MONTEITH (Mark) and James McKAY (Cindy); Kristi, Jenny, Douglas and John TOUGH, Ginny HOMEWOOD (Josh), Lindsay (Alex FRIEL), Lesley, and Graham TOUGH; and extended family Kaelen (Paul STEPHENS,) Christopher, Rob (Anna ESCHER) and Michelle THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON: great-grandfather of Adam and Ellie MONTEITH and Liam McKAY, brother of Barbara JONES of St. Catharines and Uncle to Susan McGRAIL- HAGGAR. Brother-in-law to Dorothy MARTYN of Mississauga and Uncle to Jennifer and John.
Born in Montréal to Ernest and Lucy Davis TOUGH he moved to Toronto where he was captain of his football team at Vaughan Road Collegiate and also played for the University of Toronto where he graduated in Metallurgical Engineering in 4T4.
He held executive positions with Westinghouse Canada in Defense Apparatus, the Motor Division, and laterally the Atomic Power Division in Port Hope. He served as joint chair of the American and Canadian Nuclear Power Associations in 1968.
A fine athlete he enjoyed football, hiking, scuba-diving, skiing and golf at the Oakville Golf Club, badminton and tennis at the Oakville Club; Doug was also an avid swimmer at his beloved Balsam Lake and in their condo pool in Florida. Dad first took up tennis in his mid-forties at Long Point and enjoyed the sport so much he formed a committee and funded the construction of a new second court in the centre lands. His enthusiasm for the sport and initiative led to the existence of two excellent courts enjoyed by the cottagers extensively. The Association in his honour have named the annual Cup and Saucer mixed doubles championship the "Tough Trophy".
Upon his retirement he and Betty enjoyed many years of travel, to Europe, China, Russia, Indonesia and many cruises in the Caribbean, barge trips along the canals of France were a highlight.
His special delights included reading in his solarium on Spruce Street, his residence for sixty years, listening to classical music in the sunroom of his cottage on Long Point, Balsam Lake and discussing philosophy with his many grandchildren during family dinners and parties.
Border Collies, Raleigh, Collette, and Bailey were a big part of his life as was his interest in painting where many of his family have treasured possessions of his talent. Many of Doug's Friends have tokens of his artistic ability, sketches and cards etched on birch bark were his forté. For over 20 years Dad encouraged and organized family parties at Long Point, memorable events that will always be remembered and cherished by all of us. His family was his greatest dedication and our love and respect will be his finest achievement.
Our special thanks to Doctor Ken Collett, for his care and support to Doug and the family, he is truly a credit to his profession. We also want to thank the many compassionate caregivers at the Ian Anderson house for their dedication and commitment in making Doug comfortable and safe during his stay at their Hospice. The Ian Anderson House is a fine facility offering a quality and dignified last stay and their efforts towards serving the positive and their beautiful environment make for comfortable quality end-of-life care.
Following his wishes there will be a family service only. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ian Anderson House 430 Winston Churchill Blvd., Oakville, Ontario L6J 7X2 or www.Ianandersonhouse.com and condolences may be sent to doug.tough@wardfh.com
Arrangements entrusted to the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905-844-3221).

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McGRATH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-13 published
McCARTHY, Sister Anne (formerly Mother Victoria)
Entered Eternal Life on January 11, 2007 in Chatham, Ontario. She was born in St. Clair, Pennsylvania in 1917, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (McGRATH) McCARTHY. She entered the Ursuline Religious of the Diocese of London in 1946. During those years, she served as a teacher and dean of students at Brescia University College, London from 1954 to 1960. She was appointed local leader at Brescia from 1960 to 1966. She was Directress of Novices from 1966 to 1968 and then appointed as local leader at Glengarda, Windsor. In 1974, she lived at the House of Prayer in Tilbury and served on General Leadership until 1981. She did retreat and spiritual direction work in Windsor and Chatham and served as local leader at "The Pines". She is survived by her sister Joan and Bill STIEF of Maryland and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sister, Mary LYNCH and brother Thomas. Relatives and Friends are invited to join the Ursuline Community at a prayer service to be held on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at 7: 00 p.m., in the Kiva at Villa Angela, 20 Merici Way, Chatham. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, January 15 at 10: 00 a.m. in the Kiva at Villa Angela, 20 Merici Way, Chatham. Interment will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Donations in memory of Sister Anne may be made to "Chatham Ursuline Charities", to Brescia Foundation or to the charity of your choice. The Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S., Chatham is in charge of arrangements.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-07 published
YOUNG, Catharine R. (née McGRATH)
Catharine, a lifetime resident of St. Catharines, Ontario, died peacefully at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Hospital Dr. site, on Thursday July 5, 2007, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Dear wife of the late Harold R. YOUNG, Q.C., beloved mother of David (Patricia) of Owen Sound, Rosemary (Donald SHATTUCK) of Lakefield, Martin of Quadra Island, British Columbia, and Barbara (Richard MOORE) of Kelowna, British Columbia and loving grandmother of Erin YOUNG (Jason FARRELL) and Heather YOUNG of Toronto, Daniel SHATTUCK of Lakefield, Archie and Max MOORE of Kelowna, British Columbia. Catharine will be lovingly remembered by her family and her cherished Friends and clubs. Catharine was also predeceased by her brother Flight Sergeant Bernard McGRATH, Royal Canadian Air Force who was killed in action over Belgium in 1942 and by her sister Anita SCOBIE in 1988. Cremation has taken place. A memorial will be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind as expressions of sympathy and may be obtained by contacting The Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield, 1-877-839-2488 or www.hendrenfuneralhome.com

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

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-30 published
McGRATH, David Robert
On October 25, 2007, at peace, son of Basil and Roxie McGRATH, brother of Thomas and Denis. Dear friend of David STURGES. At David's requst cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 41 Earl Street, Sherbourne Street, north of Wellesley, Toronto, on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 1 p.m. Following the mass, Friends are invited to a reception at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home and Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street (south of Wellesley). Flowers gratefully declined.
And death shall have no dominion.
No more may gulls cry at their ears
Or waves break loud on the seashores
Where blew a flower may a flower no more
Lift its head to the blows of the rain
Though they be mad and dead as nails,
Heads of the characters hammer through daisies
Break in the sun till the sun breaks down,
And death shall have no dominion.
Dylan Thomas (1942)

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-27 published
CONCHIE, Gladys H. (1915-2007)
Gladys died peacefully on November 26th at her home, The Balmoral Club, where she received exemplary care, affection and respect. She loved and was adored by Bob who died in 1995. Her son Andrew (1961) and all her siblings died in England. She is remembered with love by Jean and Paul McGRATH and grand_sons Duncan, Geoffrey and Peter. Duncan's family, Jackie, Indigo and Rowan will also miss their Gamma. At her request, a service will not be held. Her ashes and Bob's will be scattered on North Hill in Somerset. Memorial gifts to The Asthma and Airway Centre, Toronto General and Western Hospital, 416 340 4992, would be appreciated.

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

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

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McGRAW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-29 published
McKENZIE, Penelope " Penny" Diana (née LEWIS)
Age 39, passed away suddenly December 25th, 2007, while on holiday in the Dominican Republic with her loving and adoring husband Perrie Herbert Gisli McKENZIE by her side. 'Penny is my life, my love, and my best friend.' Beloved daughter of Doug and Linda LEWIS; best friend and sister of Justin (Larissa) of Sydney, Australia; Matthew (Lorraine VASILAROS) of Oakville; Gillian (Danny) EATON of Vasey; and Susan (Shawn) McGRAW of Orillia. Predeceased by sister Claire Louise and brother Graydon. Daughter-in-law of Donna WARANKIE and Herb and Sharon McKENZIE and doting aunt of Sydney and Megan of Sydney, Gabriel of Oakville, Zachary and Mickayla of Vasey and Dexter of Orillia. Penny will be lovingly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was passionate about her work as a probation and parole officer. She enjoyed her work with Meadow in Orillia's Dog Therapy Program. She was a loyal and compassionate friend to all who knew her. Penny never wavered in her fight with rheumatoid arthritis since the diagnosis at the of twenty. She overcame the unrelenting daily pain with her unquenchable spirit and attitude. Her rheumatologist, Doctor Rob INMAN, described her as the bravest patient he ever met. The late Penny McKENZIE will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West Street, N., Orillia on Monday, December 31st from 2-4 p.m. and on January 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Then to Saint Paul's United Church, 62 Peter Street, N., Orillia for Funeral Service on Wednesday January 2nd at 2 o'clock. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Arthritis and Autoimmunity Research Centre Foundation (R. Fraser Elliott Building, 5th Floor, 190 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4) would be gratefully appreciated. Messages of condolence are welcome at www.mundellfuneralhome.ca

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-30 published
McGREGOR, Michael Eugene " Tyke"
Suddenly at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Saturday, July 28th, 2007. Michael Eugene McGREGOR, of Owen Sound, in his 52nd year. Dearly beloved son of Joe and Lois McGREGOR, of Owen Sound. Loving father of Melissa MELLOR and her husband, Nathan and Curtis McGREGOR, both of Owen Sound. Proud grandfather of Kyla and Kaitlyn MELLOR. Dear brother of Brian McGREGOR and his wife, Barb, Jack McGREGOR and his wife, Pam, Jim McGREGOR and his wife, Angela, Pete McGREGOR and his wife, Lynne and Don McGREGOR and his wife, Dorothy, all of Owen Sound. Tyke will be sadly missed by his children's mother, Cheryl PORTER and his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (519-376-7492) on Monday evening from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. A Private Family Service for Tyke McGREGOR will be held on Tuesday, July 31st, 2007. Interment in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Owen Sound. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Mental Health Association as your expression of sympathy.

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-24 published
WILSON, Gail Patricia
Peacefully, at the Grey Bruce Regional Health Services in Owen Sound. Surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, August 20th, 2007. Gail Patricia WILSON of Owen Sound. Loving mother of Patricia CORNACCHIA and husband Rocco, of Pickering, Deborah HARVEY, and her husband Robert, Angela McGREGOR, and her husband Jim, both of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, her Friends, and her children's father, Joe NUGENT Sr. Predeceased by their son, Michael NUGENT. A private family service has been held at the St. Stanislaus cemetery, in Chatsworth. If so desired the family would appreciate donations to the Jim Millman Memorial Trust Fund and may be made through the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (519-376-7492).

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-29 published
RIDDELL, Ester Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (née McGREGOR)
Peacefully, at the Grey Bruce Regional Health Services in Owen Sound, on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007. Ester Mary Elizabeth (Betty) RIDDELL (née McGREGOR,) of Owen Sound, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Arnold RIDDELL. Loving mother of Linda Marie CLARKE, of Dorchester, Donald (Betty Anne) RIDDELL, of Sauble Beach, Gayle Yvonne (Ray) GLEADALL, of Hamilton, Betty-Jean (Eldon) SILVERTHORN, of Owen Sound, Louise (Lui) DELISIO, of St. Catherines, Lorelei (Dan) LAXTON, of Chatsworth. Proud grandmother of Jennifer (Jason), Scott (Jacquie), Kathleen, Tina (Allistair), Jessica, Sarah (Radek), Tonya (Stacey), Tracy (Michael), Keith (Rhoda), Jason, Steven (Charlotte), Elizabeth-Ann, Michael, Amanda, Bill, Missy, and great-grandmother of Hayden, Raina, Dylan, and Wesley. Survived by her brother-in-law George KIDDLE, and sisters-in-law Alice (Wally) PETERS, Bonnie “Betty” RIDDELL, and Jean RIDDELL. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Margaret KIDDLE, her infant sister Jessie RIDDELL, and her son-in-law David CLARKE. Friends may call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (519-376-7492) on Thursday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A funeral service for Betty RIDDELL will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, August 31st, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph SCHMIDT officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Center Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, or Heart and Stroke Foundation as your expression of sympathy.

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-26 published
SHAWBEDEES, Frank Phillip “Skwedebineashe” "Thunderbird"
Of Saugeen First Nation #29 suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services Southampton on Monday, September 24th, 2007. Franklin Phillip SHAWBEDEES in his 69th year. Loving father of John, of White Dog, and Pedobnoque “Margaret“ SHAWBEDEES and her husband Matthew BYGRAVE, of Wiarton. Cherished grandfather of Kia, Jamie, Arianna, and Jayden. Sadly missed by his brother Rob McGREGOR; Judy SHAWBEDEES, Carl RITCHIE Jr., Linda RITCHIE, Marie RITCHIE, Randy RITCHIE, Guy RITCHIE, Phillip RITCHIE Jr., Louise RITCHIE, Cheryl RITCHIE, Susan SHAWBEDEES and great-nephew Silas; and many other nieces, nephews and Friends. Predeceased by his former spouse Briena his brothers Carl and Lincoln; his parents Isaiah and Anna; and his step-father Harry RITCHIE. Frank proudly served with the United States Marines in Korea, Hanoi, and the beginning stages of Vietnam. He was a founding member of the Anishinabek Police Services and was most proud to support his community, serving on Council for 35 years; negotiating a new Treaty with the University of Notre Dame for Pottawatomi students to attend; and performing Traditional Ceremonies throughout North America. Family invite Friends to visit at the family home, 6376 Hwy. 21, Saugeen First Nation on Wednesday. A traditional service to celebrate the life of “Skwedebineashe“ will be held at the James Mason Memorial Recreation Centre on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with visiting 2 hours prior to service. Interment in Saugeen Cemetery, Hwy. 21, Saugeen First Nation. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. A tree will be planted at the family home by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralho

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2007-06-20 published
Henry Nicholas " Nick" SHAWANDA
In loving memory of Henry Nicholas "Nick" SHAWANDA, 71 years, who returned to the Spirit World on Friday morning, June 15th, 2007.
Beloved husband of the late Marguerite (ESHKAWKOGAN) SHAWANDA, predeceased September 21, 1998. Loving father of Stephen, Mark (wife Debbie), Charles (friend Paula), Bruce (friend Ann Marie), Robert, David (friend Nina), Trevor (predeceased), Margaret (predeceased) and Jacinta. Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Jason, Jessica, Josh, Kristen, Travis, Scott (predeceased), Brandy, Jade, Daniel, Cory (predeceased), Cheryl, Trevor, Chris, Jarrod, Zach, Sara, Lorena, Theresa (predeceased), Troy, Cassie, Jordan and great grandfather of Sapphire (predeceased), D.J., Mackenzie, Devon and Joel. Godfather of Florence (Girlie) WALKER, Linda TOULOUSE, Debbie TOULOUSE, Janet ESQUIMAUX, Ruth PIRES (McGREGOR), Crystal McGREGOR, Trevor SHAWANDA and Corrina FRANCIS. Dear son of the late Jonas and Josephine (MIGWANABE) SHAWANDA, both predeceased. Loving brother of Dominic (predeceased,) Georgina, Katherine (husband Moses), Doris (husband Gilbert), Elizabeth (predeceased), David (predeceased), Ralph (predeceased) (wife Sylvia), Joan (husband Desmond), Lorraine (husband Albert), and Peter (predeceased). Dear son-in-law of Raymond and Gertrude ESHKAWKOGAN, both predeceased. Dear brother-in-law of Ken FRANCIS (wife Rita, predeceased,) Clement and Dorothy ESHKAWKOGAN, Ivan and Jeannette ESHKAWKOGAN, Joyce (husband Lawrence MADAHBEE,) Celina and Leonard WALKER, Alan (Darlene predeceased) ESHKAWKOGAN. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and Friends. Rested at the Birch Island Community Centre. Funeral Mass was in Saint Gabriel Lalement Church, Birch Island on Monday, June 18th, 2007 at 11 am. Interment in the Birch Island Cemetery. Friends called after 2 pm, Saturday.

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-05 published
KENNEDY, Archie William
Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Thursday, January 4th, 2007, Archie William KENNEDY of Ailsa Craig, Ontario in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Viola May (EEDY) KENNEDY (2001.) Dear father of Elaine and Don STEBBINS of Hensall, Jean and Allen AMOS, Shirley and Lorne MacGREGOR and Audrey McADAM all of Ailsa Craig. Dearly loved grandfather of Bill and Diane STEBBINS, Kim APPS (Mike), Jeff AMOS (Jody), Cathy TALBOT (Brian), Angela AMOS (Brandon), Amanda AMOS (Adrian), Tim MacGREGOR (Trina), Ian MacGREGOR (Susan), Pam KACZMARCZYK (Kevin) and Tammy GREGORY (Scott) and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Elaine SANDERSON of London. Predeceased by brothers Ferg, Colin and Dave. Resting at the T. Stephenson and son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig, where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 7th, at 3 p.m. with Rev. Kate BALLAGH- STEEPER officiating. Interment Nairn Cemetery. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Craig Lodge #574 will be held on Saturday evening at 6: 30 p.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the charity of choice would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Mr. Archie KENNEDY.

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-05-28 published
SPEER, Frederick John
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Fred SPEER at Saint Michael's Hospital on Thursday, May 24th, 2007 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Grace (née THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON,) dear father of Paul (Mimi), Peter and Nancy. Dear grampa to Stephen and Esther. Fred will be sadly missed by his sisters Eleanor PATRICK, Kay MacGREGOR, and his 8 sister-in-laws and 6 brother-in-laws. Uncle Fred will also be fondly remembered by his 37 nieces and nephews. Devoted son of the late Fred and Doris. Fred had a distinguished career as an educator having begun teaching Physical and Health Education and mathematics at Newmarket High School. He had wonderful memories of coaching football at Leaside High School. He was principal of East York Collegiate in the early 70's and retired as Superintendent of the former East York Board of Education. Fred was very active with the East York Rotary Club where he volunteered side by side with his Friends. We would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Saint Michael's Hospital for their exceptional care. There will be a private family service at Morley Bedford Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 29th. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. If desired, donations to Saint Michael's Hospital Foundation, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, would be greatly appreciated.

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-06 published
McGREGOR, Grant
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of (William) Grant McGREGOR on Friday, August 3, 2007 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Grant was born on October 12, 1944 in Montreal, Quebec. He is predeceased by his parents, Dugald and Violet McGREGOR and his only sister, June. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend Sandra, his precious daughter Meghan, of whom he was so proud, and his loyal companion, Sassy. He will be deeply missed by his many Friends, a multitude of cousins, Skal members everywhere, his special "mates" in London, England and business associates worldwide. He was a passionate Director of Sales for Jolly Beach Resort in Antigua and will always be remembered for his dedication and integrity in business. A very special thank you to our most compassionate Dr. Rodger GLOVER. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service 11: 00 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Maple Grove United Church, 346 Maple Grove Road, Oakville. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, we would ask that donations be made to either Princess Margaret Hospital or The Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. Condolences and tributes may be sent to www.koprivataylor.com

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-24 published
MacGREGOR, Hugh
Died suddenly Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 at his home in Naples, Florida at the age of 72. He is survived by his spouse Ann, two sons, Bob and John MacGREGOR, Daughters-in-Law, Angela and Belen, and three grandchildren, Cole, Chase, Ewan, and sister Marg FIRBY.
Hugh MacGREGOR was known as a pioneer in the Canadian trade show industry. His show career began at MacLean-Hunter in the sixties and seventies. While at MacLean-Hunter Hugh produced the Festival Express, a cross Canada concert series featuring Janis Joplin, The Band, Grateful Dead, and many others. In 1975 he established Hugh F. MacGregor and Associates and in 1988 was acquired by Reed Exhibitions and became Reed Exhibitions Canada. During his career he created and produced many events that still operate today such as the Canadian Machine Tool Show, Canadian Plant Engineering and Design Show, and various regional industrial exhibitions.
Hugh MacGREGOR was an icon in the trade show management business. He and was a past President of the Canadian Association of Exhibition Managers from 1983 to 1985. He was also one of the founders of Auto-Reg Systems that later became Show Care Solutions, one of the largest registration companies in the world.
Hugh, formerly from Toronto, lived in the Marco Island, Florida area for the last 17 years. He loved to boat on his 55 ft. trawler out in the Atlantic Ocean with his many Friends, best of all with "Red" Owen.
He will be greatly missed by his family. Hugh had a great zest for life and lived every day like it was his last. He was an especially good grandfather who loved his grand kids greatly. "Grandpa Mac" will sorely be missed.
There will be a memorial at Angus Glen Golf Course, Markham Thursday, September 6th between 2: 00 p.m. and 6:30 pm.

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-29 published
McNELIS, Francess - Estate of
Notice To Creditors
In the Estate of Francess McNELIS
All claims against the Estate of Francess McNELIS, late of Toronto, Ontario, who died on February 22nd, 2006, must be filed with the undersigned by September 28, 2007. Thereafter the Estate will be distributed.
Dated at Toronto, Ontario, on August 29, 2007.
Helen and Ronald BOISVENUE, Estate Trustees, by their Solicitor, David R. McGREGOR, 316 Wynford Drive, #316, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3S2 Tel: 416-485-1123
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-29 published
REDMOND, Wendie▼ Elizabeth▼ (née PARTINTON)
Of Saint Thomas, on Thursday, September 27th, 2007, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Henry Charles "Bud" REDMOND and mother of the late Stephen Charles REDMOND (1983). Wendie was born in Hamilton on April 7th, 1941, the daughter of the late Rilla STIPE and Norman PARTINTON. She was the adopted daughter of Doctor J.K. McGREGOR and Trudy and T.J. BELL. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be held Tuesday at 1: 00 p.m. Cremation to follow, with interment of ashes in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hamilton. Visitation Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Foundation Tools for Treatments for Cancer or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-08 published
McGREGOR, Colonel Walter Leishman, Q.C., LLD (Hon)
On October 5, 2007, in his 91st year. Survived by loving wife Eileen (COULTER.) Beloved father of Mary CHANT and Walter Jr., and stepfather to Scott WEBSTER. Loving grandfather of Colin (Jen MacTAGGART) and Jessica CHANT, and Kelly and Grant WEBSTER. Proud great-grandfather of Isabel CHANT. Predeceased by his wife Helen (YOUNG) and sister Mary MINGAY. Will be sadly missed by the extended McGregor, Mingay, Wigle and Young families, and many dear Friends.
Mr. McGREGOR practiced law in Windsor and Kingsville for over 40 years. Former Commanding Officer and Honourary Colonel of the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Windsor, Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire Memorial Hospital, and President of the Ontario Hospital Association, among many other deeply felt affiliations. A lifelong Windsor and Essex County resident, Mr. McGREGOR's devotion to his community and country resonated through his life.
Visiting at the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, 1969 Wyandotte St. E., (Windsor, Ontario) on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 2: 00 p.m. Private family interment at Greenhill Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
"Mourn ye not, for my departure, mourn ye not, I go upon a journey"
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-06 published
REDMOND, Wendie▲ Elizabeth▲
Daughter, wife, mother, human rights activist, mentor. Born April 7, 1941, in Hamilton. Died September 27 in Saint Thomas, Ontario, of cancer, aged 66.
By Holly KRAMER, Page L6
Wendie was born to Rilla STIPE and Norman PARTINGTON. But her parents separated before she was born, and she was adopted at birth by Doctor J.K. McGREGOR and his wife, Trudy.
After Doctor McGREGOR's sudden death, when Wendie was still too young to understand adoption, Trudy remarried and Wendie was adopted a second time, by Trudy's new husband, T.J. BELL.
Wendie BELL graduated from Havergal College in Toronto. Her manner, cadence and command of language bespoke her private-school upbringing, but Wendie also had the "common touch." She commanded respect in a not-so-common way - by showing it - particularly during the many committee hearings of the Ontario legislature in which she spoke eloquently in support of what she considered the inalienable human rights of the adopted.
Wendie didn't suffer fools gladly ("Let's be kind, he's stupid," she'd say of opponents in private). She could curse in the nicest possible way, sparingly and only when appropriate, and was intolerant only of intolerance. And dirt.
It may have been the stigma attached to so-called "illegitimacy" and adoption for her generation that made her the housekeeper she was - no speck of dust was safe from her - but it was surely this experience that made her a pioneer in Canada's adoption-disclosure reform movement.
Wendie helped thousands of adult adoptees discover their roots following her own successful search and reunion. Her book, Once Removed: Voices from Inside the Adoption Triangle, is still on recommended-reading lists 25 years after its publication.
As founder and co-founder of several chapters of the national non-profit organization Parent Finders, and later, Adoption Roots and Rights, Wendie left an indelible influence on many lives.
Many of us hold dear our memories of sitting at her kitchen table enjoying her offerings of homemade "sun tea" and delicious food.
Wendie had a quick, biting wit, and found humour in the most unlikely places. Her stories usually ended with her trademark phrase: "… right, Buddy?" Wendie and her sweetheart, Henry (Bud) REDMOND had a rich, loving relationship. Sadly, their only child, Stephen, died accidentally in 1983.
Just days before her death, Ontario's new disclosure law, for which she fought so long, came into force, and a mere 48 hours later was overruled by the Ontario Superior Court.
But as Wendie so often reminded us, "adoptees are no strangers to loss."
Holly KRAMER is Wendie's friend.

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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-11 published
JOYCE, Wilbert Arnott
Peacefully, at Carpenter Hospice, Burlington, on Saturday, December 8, 2007, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Alice McFarlane JOYCE (1998.) Loving father of Wendy PAUL and her husband Manfred, Barbara TKACH and her husband Frank, Bob JOYCE and his wife Deborah CARDIFF, and Cathie McGUGAN and her husband Bruce. Cherished grandfather of Gudrun, Brent, Kelly, Andrew, Colin, Melissa, Geoffrey, and great-grandfather of Seven McGREGOR, and step- grandfather of Tyler, Courtney and Matthew. Also missed by brother Don JOYCE and companion Luci HAVERS. Predeceased by brothers Albert and Gordon. Wilbert served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Royal Air Force during World War 2. He was the owner/operator of a successful printing business for over 40 years. Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, Burlington (one block north of city hall), 905-632-3333, on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place at Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline Street, Burlington, on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 11 a.m. Cremation to take place. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the Carpenter Hospice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
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McGRISKIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-06 published
TEEFY, Sister Mary Joanne CSJ
Died peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Monday, November 5, 2007. Daughter of the late William TEEFY and Mae McGRISKIN, she is predeceased by her brothers Patrick, Vincent, John, James, Gerald, and Edward and her sister Veronica who died as an infant. Her sisters Mary, Margaret and Rita and many nieces and nephews mourn her passing. Sister Mary Joanne spent most of her life in the ministry of education. Visitation at Saint_Joseph's Convent, 3377 Bayview Ave. Willowdale, from 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 for Vigil Service at 7: 30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 10: 30 a.m. followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

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