MCRABB
MCRACKEN
MCRAE
MCRAKEN
MCRANEY
MCRAW
McCRABB o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-22 published
HANDSON,
Elsie (née
MILSON) "Aunt
Elsie"
At the Independent Order of Odd Fellows home in Barrie on Monday
August 20, 2007 at age 95 years. Elsie
HANDSON beloved wife of
the late Harry
HANDSON.
Elsie beloved sister of Jessie
NEWTON
(Pete,) and the late Bill
MILSON,
Vera
McCRABB, Katie
FULLER,
Everett MILSON.
Loved by her many nieces, nephews and their families.
Friends may call at the Scott Funeral Home “Georgian Chapel&rdquo
264 Burton Ave. (between Essa Rd. and Huronia Rd.) Barrie on Thursday
from 2-4 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Friday August
24th at 11: 00 a.m. Interment will be held at Walters Falls Cemetery
on Friday at 2: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Parkinson
Foundation or a charity of choice would be appreciated.
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McCRACKEN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-03 published
Shirley, I.J.
Suddenly near his home at Flesherton on Sunday, December 31,
2006 in his 91st year. Beloved and devoted husband of Jessie
ARMSTRONG.
Loving father of Bonnie (Wayne)
AMOS of Markdale and
Arthur (Carole)
SHIRLEY of Brewster's Lake. Cherished grandfather
of Allison (Darryl)
McCRACKEN, Kevin (Johanne
LAPORTE)
AMOS,
Trevor, Brent and Justin Shirley and great-grandfather of Noah
and Kole. Dear brother of Dorothy
STEELE of Toronto and the late
Lillian JEFFRIES, Ward, Bill, Delia
LAWRENCE, Mona
COMMON and
John. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral
Home, Flesherton on Wednesday, January 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Service will be held at Saint_John's United Church, Flesherton
on Thursday, January 4 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery,
Orangeville. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society
or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
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McCRACKEN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-11-19 published
MacCANNELL,
Nina
May (née
SMITH)
Passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Monday
November 12, 2007. Nina May
MacCANNELL (née
SMITH) in her 91st
year. She resided at Manitoulin Island, Markdale and the Hamilton
area. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm Alexander
MacCANNELL.
Dear mother of Jim
MacCANNELL of Dundas, Mary
TOWNSEND of Hamilton,
Kathy STODDART
(George) of Chatsworth, Anne
NORRIS (Rodger) of
Mount Forest, Clara
SAVELLI (Nicholas) of Little Current, Manitoulin
Island, Carolyn
McCRACKEN of Durham. Sadly missed by her sister
Lila GOULETT and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by sons Maurice and John, daughters Betty and Maxine,
and brothers George
GREXSTON and Robert
SMITH.
Friends may call
at the May Funeral Home, Markdale on Monday November 19, 2007
from 2-4: 00 and 7-9:00 p.m., where a funeral service will be
held Tuesday November 20th at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Markdale
Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
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McCRACKEN o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-12-19 published
BAKER,
Eckhard
Joseph
Veteran of World War 2 - Gunner, Royal Canadian Air Force
Peacefully on Monday December 10, 2007 at Extendicare, Haliburton
in his 84th year. Eck, of Stayner, beloved husband of Mary for
over 62 years. Loving father of Mary and her husband Bill
YOUNG
of Mississauga, Carol and her husband John
WATKINS of Waterloo
and Anne and her husband Brad
McCRACKEN of Haliburton. Dear grandpa
to Trisha, Darren, Colin, David, Jillian, Nicholas, Amanda, Katie,
Laura, Elizabeth, Todd and Krista and great-grandpa to Rachel,
Andrew, Evan, Madison, Ashleigh, Ainsley and Michael. Survived
by his sister-in-law Rose
BAKER.
Friends were received at the
Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, 7313 Highway 26 (Main Street),
Stayner (1-866-428-2637) Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
Mass was held at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 215 Pine
Street, Stayner on Friday December 14, 2007 at 10: 30 a.m.. Cremation
with Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto. Remembrances to
The Lung Association or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated
by Eck's family. For further information or to sign the on-line
guest book, log on to www.carruthersdavidson.com
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McCRACKEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-03 published
EDWARDS,
Jean
Margaret
Jean Margaret
EDWARDS passed away in Calgary at the Rockyview
Hospital on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the age of 93 years. Jean
always cherished the memory of her parents, Doctor W.F.
EDWARDS
and Anna EDWARDS (née
McCRACKEN.)
She was born in Airdrie on
May 4, 1914. After elementary school in Airdrie, Jean attended
Crescent Heights High School followed by Calgary Normal School
at the campus which is now S.A.I.T. During the 1930's she taught
in country schools at Acadia Valley, Inverness, Melvin and Turner
Valley. During the war, she left teaching to work at the Dewinton
Flying School and
CFAC Radio, followed by five years at Consolidated
Mining. Then it was back to teaching at Canmore (1952-1954) and
at various Calgary Elementary Schools (Rideau Park, Sunalta,
Wildwood and Buchanan), before retiring in 1978. While with the
Calgary Board of Education, she completed her B.A. and B.Ed.
at the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto. During
her retirement at Point McKay she completed a book on the history
of the Edwards and McCracken families. She was a faithful member
of the congregation of Parkdale United Church, where she made
many new Friends. Jean is survived by her brother Stanley and
his wife Jean, of Toronto; nephews Paul, David, Doug, Jim and
John and by eight great-nieces and nephews. 'Auntie Jean' will
be especially missed by her Calgary family, Paul and his wife,
Helen HEACOCK and Rebecca, Alasdair and Conor, and her youngest
nephew John. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made
directly to Parkdale United Church or Ecole Edwards Elementary,
324 - 3 Avenue N.E., Airdrie, Alberta T4B 1R7. A Funeral Celebration
will be held at a later date at Parkdale United Church. Expressions
of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com. Foster's
Garden Chapel Funeral Home and Crematorium Telephone: 297-0888
Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial www.fostersgardenchapel.com
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McCRAE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-12 published
BECKETT,
Donald
Alexander
Suddenly at his residence on Monday, January 8th 2007. Don
BECKETT
of Derby Township in his 69th year. Cherished friend of Mavis
WINCH and her son David. Dear brother-in-law of Marylon and Everett
HALL,
Sandra
SMITH and Jim
McCRAE, Terry and Donna
KUHL, and
Wendy and Glen
McKEE.
Brother of Ken and Eileen, Wilmer and Mabel,
Hugh and Jondra. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews and
great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Brenda (nee
KUHL,) and parents Grant and Maggie
BECKETT. A private family
service will be held at a later date. At Don's request cremation
has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, the family would
appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or to the
charity of your choice. Messages of condolence to the family
may be made at www.tannahill.com
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McCRAE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-12 published
MALE,
Ronald
Allan
Peacefully on July 10, 2007 with his family by his side in his
75th year. Beloved husband to Barbara
(GALLANT.)
Loving father
to Sandra POMEROY (Dave), Roy, Ronnie and Julie
STOCKL (Rob).
Loving granddad to Michael, Emily, Laura, Rebecca, Joely. Predeceased
by his mother Jessie
DRAGER
(McCRAE) and his father Charles
MALE.
Nephew to Laurine
MARTIN.
Ron was a loyal and long time employee
of Versa Food Services. At Ron's request cremation has already
taken place. Ron's family will receive Friends and relatives
at a Celebration of his Life at Upper James Chapel of Cresmount
Funeral Home, 1020 Upper James Street, Hamilton on Friday from
2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers a donation to Doctors Without Borders
would be appreciated. Cresmount “Upper James Chapel&rdquo
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McCRAE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-14 published
METHEREL,
J.
Allen
At the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Sunday August
12, 2007. In his 78th year, J. Allen
METHEREL.
Loved father of
Hedley, John and his wife Donna, Doug and his wife Laurna, Mitch
and Devin. Loved grandfather of nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Dear brother of Bernice (Mrs. Walter
McCRAE,)
Don▼ and his wife
Vi, Howard, George, Betty (Mrs. Jack
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT), Lloyd and his
wife Betty and Irene
ROGERS.
Brother-in-law of Pat (Mrs. Bernard
METHEREL.)
Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased
by his daughter Kimberly and his brother Bernard. Friends are
invited to a “Come and Go” at the Church of Christ, 835 - 10th Avenue
East, Owen Sound on Wednesday August 15, 2007 from 1 p.m. to
4 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the
charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. (and
may be made by calling Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home 519-376-2326).
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McCRAE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-29 published
DEWAR,
Kenneth
(Retired - Bell Canada and Real Estate in Toronto and Niagara)
Peacefully on Thursday December 27th, 2007 at Extendicare Mississauga.
Loving Dad to Dan and his wife Lynda, Lori
DEWAR-
GERSTENECKER
and her husband Ralph, Doug and his wife Laura. Beloved and devoted
Grandpa to Paul and Jennifer
DEWAR,
Katie
URAM, Matthew and Sarah
DEWAR and Brett
HORNER.
Brother of Hector (Barrie,) Margaret
McCRAE (Burnaby, British Columbia), Ruth Anne
DEWAR (Owen Sound).
He will be fondly remembered by 37 nieces and nephews throughout
Canada. A Celebration of Kenneth's life will take place at The
Simple Alternative Funeral Centre-Mississauga, 1535 South Gateway
Road (2 blks. south of Eglinton on Dixie Rd.) 905-602-1580 on
Saturday January 5th at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior
to the service. Interment to take place in the spring in Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery, Owen Sound. In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Alzheimer's
Society would be appreciated. “Forget-Me-Not&rdquo
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McRAE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-13 published
McRAE,
Ethel
In loving memory of a dear Mum, Nana and wife Ethel, who passed
away 8 years ago today. Maybe we can't touch your hand, Or see
your smiling face, And maybe we can't hear your voice, Or feel
your warm embrace. But there is something we'll always have,
Tucked away in our hearts, Our love for you, your love for us,
Will never let us part. Always loved and sadly missed by Wendy,
Yvonne, John and families.
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McCRAE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-05-28 published
McCRAE,
Guthrie
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, June 3, 1940, Guthrie left us to tickle
the ivories with the angels on May 23, 2007. His music will be
carried on by those left behind: Wife Noreen, Daughters Shauna and
Kendra. Sister Sheena (Robert), Nieces Joanne and Fiona (Roddy)
in Scotland. Mother-in-law Irene
SHAY/SHEA,
Sisters-in-law
Heather and
Patricia (Doug), Niece Kim and many Friends. Thank you to the
Doctors, Nurses and staff at Burnaby General Hospital and Saint Michael's
Hospice for the care they provided. Memorial Service will be
held Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Fraser Heights Funeral
Home, 14835 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, British Columbia 604.589.2559.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the
British Columbia Cancer Society or Saint Michael's Hospice.
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McRAE 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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McRAE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-18 published
KAVANAGH,
Millicent
Constance (née
McRAE)
After a full and valuable life, and a short but courageous struggle
against cancer, Millicent passed away in Ottawa on June 14th,
2007, in her 78th year. Millicent was the daughter of Douglas
and Constance
(DINGLE) of Toronto. She leaves behind her husband
of 50 years, Robert, her children, Stephen and Judy, her brother
Kenneth McRAE and his wife
Dorothea,▼ her nieces Patricia, Sandra,
Karen, and Susan
McRAE.
Millicent's life was centred around music.
She was a piano pupil of Lubka Kolessa in Toronto and her subsequent
teaching career reflected the influence of that renowned performer.
She commenced her teaching career in Toronto. This was followed
by over 20 years in Fredericton, then another 23 years in Ottawa.
She was much loved by her students, who ranged from beginners
to retirees. A one time music critic for the Fredericton Daily
Gleaner, she was active in many musical organizations including
the Registered Music Teachers' Associations in New Brunswick
and Ontario, music festivals in Fredericton and Ottawa and Gilbert
and Sullivan Societies in Fredericton and Ottawa. Friends are
invited to visit the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry,
315 McLeod Street, Ottawa, on Wednesday, June 20th from 7 to
9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday,
June 21st at 2: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa
Kiwanis Music Festival or the Ottawa Hospital would be appreciated.
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McRAE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-23 published
BAKER,
John
Edmund "
Jack"
Born 23 August, 1916 in Lindsay, Ontario; died 20 June, 2007,
Toronto, Ontario.
son of William John
BAKER and Elizabeth
SCOTT of Lindsay, Ontario.
An honours graduate of University College, University of Toronto
in English and History (1937), Jack began his teaching career
in 1939 in Beaverton, Ontario, soon followed by a position at
North Bay C.I. and V.S. (1940-54) where his vocation as a teacher
was confirmed by the respect and affection he enjoyed from his
students.
He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 and as
a Flight Lieutenant taught under the Commonwealth Air Training
Command at Portage La Prairie and Brandon, Manitoba. Returning
to North Bay after the war, he moved to Etobicoke in 1955, opening
Alderwood Collegiate as its first principal. He then opened Thistletown
Collegiate in 1957.
During the 1960s he was promoted to a variety of administrative
roles with the Etobicoke Board of Education, culminating in his
appointment as its Director of Education in 1972; he stayed in
this position until his retirement in 1977.
He is survived by his son John and wife June, and his son Scott
and partner Blair, and three grandchildren, Allyson, Angela and
Neil, and one great-grandchild, Adam. He was predeceased by his
wife Elizabeth
(McRAE) in 1994.
At Jack's request, there will be a private cremation and later
interment at the Old Stone Church in Beaverton. Friends are invited
to a reception to be held at the Markland Wood Golf and Country
Club, Bloor at Markland Drive, Etobicoke on Wednesday June 27
from 2 to 4 p.m.
Jack had a remarkable enthusiasm for life and took enormous delight
in the divine comedy of it. The family wishes to thank Jack's
wonderful neighbours and Friends who so enriched his life. No
flowers but please consider a donation to the charity of your
choice in Jack's memory.
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McRAE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-26 published
McCABE,
Marjory▼
Jean▼
Marnie passed away on Monday, June 25th, 2007 at Leisure World,
O'Connor Gate. Predeceased by her husband Doctor Robert Wylie
McCABE.
Loving▼ mother of Christine
ROSS and Mark
McCABE. Dear grandmother
of Matthew and Stephanie
ROSS and Madeleine and Julia
McCABE.
She▼ will be missed by her oldest friend Doctor Isabel
MacRAE, and
the Burden and Murray families. Marnie attended Havergal College,
St. Hilda's, University of Toronto and the Toronto Normal School.
She was a primary specialist and taught kindergarten for many
years. She loved the joy and laughter of all young children.
Marnie will be truly missed. Visitation and tea reception will
be held at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home, 2704 Yonge
Street (5 blocks south of Lawrence) on Thursday, June 28th from
2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A family interment will be held at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's
Society.
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McRAE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-28 published
McCABE,
Marjory▲
Jean▲
Marnie passed away on Monday, June 25th, 2007 at Leisure World,
O'Connor Gate. Predeceased by her husband Doctor Robert Wylie
McCABE.
Loving▲ mother of Christine
ROSS and Mark
McCABE. Dear grandmother
of Matthew and Stephanie
ROSS and Madeleine and Julia
McCABE.
She▲ will be missed by her oldest friend Doctor Isabel
MacRAE, and
the Burden and Murray families. Marnie attended Havergal College,
St. Hilda's, University of Toronto and the Toronto Normal School.
She was a primary specialist and taught kindergarten for many
years. She loved the joy and laughter of all young children.
Marnie will be truly missed. Visitation and tea reception will
be held at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home, 2704 Yonge
Street (5 blocks south of Lawrence) on Thursday, June 28th from
2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A family interment will be held at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's
Society.
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McRAE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-18 published
MacRAE,
Dorothy▲
Frances (née
EASTON)
Unexpectedly, but peacefully of leukemia on Tuesday, July 17,
2007, at Etobicoke General Hospital at the age of 79. Beloved
wife of the late Glen, loving mother of Larry and his wife Rose
and Bruce and his wife Debbie. Dearest grandmother of Craig,
Ryan and Darren. She will be fondly remembered and missed by
her many Friends and family. A memorial service will be held
at St. Philip Anglican Church, 31 St. Phillips Road, on Friday,
July 20, 2007 at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Turner and
Porter Yorke Chapel, 416-767-3153. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made in Dorothy's memory to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
of Canada.
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McRAE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-19 published
MURRAY,
Margaret "
Maggie" (née
BAIRD)
After a brief illness and 96 productive years, Margaret "Maggie"
(BAIRD)
MURRAY died on Monday, July 9, 2007. Born in Outremont,
Quebec, she lived most of her adult life in her beloved downtown
Toronto.
Margaret first worked as a teacher, then obtained a degree in
Library Science from U of T. She accepted an appointment to the
Toronto Public Library, later holding positions at the Ontario
Addiction Research Fdn., TransCanada Airlines, and the Ontario
School of Hygiene. She finished a distinguished career as Chief
Librarian for the University of Toronto Law School, where she
treasured her relationships with colleagues, students and faculty.
Maggie was a warm and loyal friend. She had a wonderful sense
of humour and will be remembered as a raconteuse extraordinaire
She had a passionate belief in the value of literacy and education
as the keys to success and fulfillment. With a lively interest
in the performing arts scene in Toronto, she loved attending
concerts, plays, music and dance events. Her volunteer activities
included the Red Cross, The United Church Archives, and English
as a Second Language coaching.
Maggie was a prodigious and talented knitter. She furnished Friends
and family with a steady supply of hand-knit socks, leaving tangible,
multi-coloured and "therapeutic" reminders of her generosity
and affection. A wonderful role model, she never relinquished
her good manners or positive attitude, persevering with good
cheer through changing times and circumstances.
Margaret was predeceased by her father, John R.
BAIRD, and her
mother, Edith K.
(McLELLAN)
BAIRD, as well as by a brother, Norman
and a sister, Fallie. She was devoted to her surviving family
- her sister Janet H.
(BAIRD)
MacRAE of Goderich, sister-in-law
Jean Murray
COLE, nieces and nephews Duncan
MacRAE,
Anne
(MacRAE)
WHEELOCK, Sally COLE, Leslie
(COLE)
CRUMP,
Ian
COLE, Alan
COLE,
Catherine
(COLE)
WOOD, and Emily
COLE. Special Friends Diana
Crawford and Mary-Virginia Hart are remembered with affection
and gratitude.
At Margaret's request there will be no visitation or funeral
service. Cremation has taken place. Those wishing to honour her
memory may do so by making a donation to the Osborne and Lillian H.
Smith Trust Fund (T.P.L.), 239 College Street, Toronto, Ontario,
M5T 1R5, the National Ballet Co. of Canada, or a charity of the
donor's choice. Condolences may be addressed to: The Simple Alternative,
275 Les Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3B 2V1.
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McRAE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-10 published
MacRAE,
Donald▲▼
Gordon▼ "
Don▲▼"
(World War 2 Royal Navy)
On Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Kingston General Hospital after
a short illness, aged 87. Beloved husband of Joan
MacRAE (nee
IRWIN) for 54 years. Much loved father of Andrew, Heather (Barry
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT) and Christopher (Megan
WILLOUGHBY.)
Loved▼ grandfather
of Chloe and Keiran
MacRAE,
Leigh,▼
Drew▼ and Cara
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, and
Emma and Hugh
MacRAE.
Brother▼ of the late John Montye "Bubs,"
Morson Leith "Bill" and Eleanor Abbott "Sis".
son of Albert Montye
and Eleanor Marjorie
(LEITH)
MacRAE.
Born in Oakville, Ontario,
Don served in the Royal Navy from 1940 to 1945, after which he
began his career at Canadian Charts and Supplies, moving to Gananoque
in 1967 when the company merged operations with Canadian Graphic
Controls. He worked in senior management, becoming Vice President,
Sales and Marketing, until his retirement in 1985. Don also served
the Gananoque community in a number of roles, most notably as
Chairman of the Waterfront Development Community and President
of the Thousand Islands Foundation for the Performing Arts. Cremation.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Thousand Islands
Playhouse (Firehall Theatre), Gananoque on Sunday September 30,
2007 at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made
to University Hospitals Kingston Foundation or the Thousand Islands
Foundation for the Performing Arts. For further information please
contact Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson Street,
Kingston, Ontario. (613) 548-7973.
Online Guestbook: www.reidfuneralhome.com.
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McRAE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-17 published
JARRELL,
Donna
(November 12, 1925-September 15, 2007)
Beloved wife of the late Jim
JARRELL, loving mother of Jim and
Nancy JARRELL and dear grandmother to Jennifer Jarrell
McRAE,
Joshua JARRELL,
Danielle and Stefan
GNOYKE, Amy and Reid
NEUFELD.
Donna passed away peacefully after many battles. She will be
remembered for her love of family and Friends, curling and tennis
and road trips with her best friend and husband. Special thanks
to the Angels at Sunrise. 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 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 19. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
September 20, 2007 in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street,
Suite #101, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3B1. Condolences and memories
may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com
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McRAE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-22 published
MacRAE,
Donald▲
Gordon▲ "
Don▲"
(World War 2 RN)
on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Kingston General Hospital after
a short illness, aged 87. Beloved husband of Joan
MacRAE (nee
IRWIN) for 54 years. Much loved father of Andrew, Heather (Barry
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT) and Christopher (Megan
WILLOUGHBY.)
Loved▲ grandfather
of Chloe and Keiran
MacRAE,
Leigh,▲
Drew▲ and Cara
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, and
Emma and Hugh
MacRAE.
Brother▲ of the late John Montye "Bubs,"
Morson Leith "Bill" and Eleanor Abbott "Sis".
son of Albert Montye
and Eleanor Marjorie
(LEITH)
MacRAE.
Cremation. A celebration
of his life will be held at the Thousand Islands Playhouse (Firehall
Theatre), Gananoque on Sunday September 30, 2007 at 2 p.m. As
expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to University
Hospitals Kingston Foundation (Kingston General Hospital) or
the Thousand Islands Foundation for the Performing Arts. For
further information please contact Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral
Home, 309 Johnson Street, Kingston, Ontario. (613) 548-7973.
Online Guestbook: www.reidfuneralhome.com.
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McRAE,
Robert▼
Forbes
(June 27, 1914 September 19, 2007)
Professor Emeritus, Philosophy, University of Toronto. B.A.,
Victoria College, M.A., U of T, PhD, Johns Hopkins. Lt. Commander
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. Taken prisoner at Dieppe,
1942. Born in Winnipeg to Rev. Duncan and Susan
McRAE.
Predeceased
by wife Nora née
BEACOCK, sisters Mary
(COCK), Jeanne
(JOHNSTON)
and Betty
(NEWMAN) and lifelong friend George Johnston. Lovingly
remembered by daughters Kiloran, Alison and Ellen; sons-in-law
Geoffrey LYE and Janek
CROYDON; grandchildren Sebastian, Madeleine,
Tobias, Evan and Amelia. Tenderly cared for by Marife
TANTAKIS
for 12 years. Uncle Bob to Darryl and Graham, Bob, Peggy, Andrew,
Cathleen, Nora and Mark, Deirdre, Jennifer and Gillian, and 'Uncle
Great Bob' to his many great nephews and nieces. Godfather to
Elizabeth, daughter of Jack and Aileen
HARRIS; and Jock, son
of Peter and Enid
MacLACHLAN.
Service on Tuesday, September 25,
2.00 p.m. at Saint_James' Cemetery and Crematorium, 635 Parliament
St, Toronto. For those wishing, donations may be made to the
Stephen Lewis Foundation or the charity of choice.
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McCRAE,
Armour
Livingstone
Mayor, City of Welland, Ontario 1953-58
Passed away, on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Toronto, in his
91st year. Armour is survived by his beloved wife Heather (nee
MONTGOMERY,) and his two loving sons and their families: Armour
and Eydie McCRAE of Guelph and granddaughter Cara (Mike;) James
McCRAE of Barrie, daughter-in-law Brooke
McCRAE and grand_son
Jamie of Brampton; and by his two loving daughters and their
families: Wendy and Bruce
DUNNING of Newmarket and grand-daughters
Abbey and Rebecca; and Donna
CREIGHTON of Toronto; and by his
daughter-in-law Margaret
McCRAE and granddaughter Jessica. Predeceased
by his cherished first wife
Jessie
King
(MAINS)
McCRAE, and by
his son Nichol.
son of the late Nichol and Emily
McCRAE of Welland,
dear brother of Margaret Mccrae
MORO and Rudy
MORO of London.
Predeceased by brothers Alex, James and Charles.
Of all positions aspired to or later achieved, being Mayor of
the City of Welland was always first and foremost in his heart,
and the one for which he wishes most to be remembered. Elected
President of the then Association of Ontario Mayors and Reeves
1956-57. In 1958, as Mayor he presided over the centennial celebrations
of the city, and in that same year was the first to be honoured
in receiving the Citizen of the Year Award for Welland-Crowland.
He was invited by the Queen to attend her Coronation at Westminster
Abbey, and was the recipient of the coronation medal. A well-known
after-dinner and convention speaker, he addressed the British
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Belfast, Ireland in
1953. On two occasions he was the speaker representing Canada
(France and the United States also being represented) at the
Annual Flag Day Celebration at Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown,
New York, U.S.A. Armour always promoted a better understanding
between English and French-speaking Canada, and to that end,
was instrumental in "twinning" the city of Welland with the Québec
city of Sorel. Member and Vice-Chairman of the Ontario Municipal
Board 1958-83; seconded from the Board to be Chief Hearing Officer
for the Parkway Belt West hearings in 1976, and seconded again
to be Chief Hearing Officer for the Niagara Escarpment Plan hearings
from 1980-83.
Friends may call on Tuesday, November 6, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding,
south of Steeles). Funeral service will be held at Willowdale
Presbyterian Church (38 Ellerslie Avenue), on Wednesday, November 7,
2007 at 11 o'clock. Private family interment at Westminster Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Willowdale
Presbyterian Church, 38 Ellerslie Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 1X8
or to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 1929 Bayview
Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3E8 Condolences www.rskane.ca
R.S. Kane 416-221-1159
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McRAE,
Mary
Agnes
Mary died peacefully at the Leaside Retirement Residence, Toronto,
on Tuesday, November 6 2007 in her 78th year. Dear sister of
Robert▲
(Joan) of Peterborough. Loving aunt of Douglas
McRAE of
Brighton.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Ian and Lena
McRAE,
and by her nephew Ian. She is fondly remembered by her cousin,
James CORRIGAN of Evanston, Illinois and by her Vancouver cousins.
Mary will also be missed and remembered by her Friends and by
the many people whose lives she touched by her courage and her
indomitable spirit. A memorial service will be held at Christ
Church Deer Park Anglican Church 1570 Yonge St (at Heath) in
Toronto on Tuesday, November 13 at 3.00 p.m. Cremation has taken
place; the Interment will be held at Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough
at a later date. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to
Christ Church Deer Park or to a charity of your choice would
be appreciated. The family would like to express their deep appreciation
to the staff of Leaside Retirement Residence and
to Doctor MATTHEWS
for their devoted care and support of Mary during her years there.
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Famous for his Canadian Football League 'sleeper play,' he became
Ottawa's local hero
In November, 1960, he executed an unusual and dangerous manoeuvre
that put the Rough Riders on the road to the Grey Cup. He turned
down two National Football League teams and later entered politics
By Ron CSILLAG,
Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S6
November 20, 1960, Toronto's Exhibition Stadium. The Canadian
Football League's Eastern Conference final was being played,
with the Argonauts pitted against the Ottawa Rough Riders. It
was a two-game affair, with the point total to decide the outcome.
Ottawa had won the first game, 33-21, but in the second, they
were trailing 20-14 in the fourth quarter. One more Toronto touchdown
would send the Argos to the Grey Cup.
Then came a manoeuvre so outrageous, it was actually banned:
the famous "sleeper play," in which Ottawa quarterback Ron Lancaster
spotted tight end Bob
SIMPSON during a player exchange that no
one else noticed, least of all the Toronto defence.
Only Mr. Lancaster, who went on to become a Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation sports announcer and Canadian Football League head
coach, can call it: "It was kind of crazy," he recalled in a
telephone interview from Hamilton. "We were in our own end. Toronto
was winning. If they score again, they're gonna beat us, so we
need to move the football.
"We ran a play, and getting up off the field, heading back to
the huddle, I ain't got nothing to do. So I'm just kind of looking
around, and Bobby's walking to the sidelines. He just sort of
walked. He wasn't drawing attention to himself. It was a spontaneous
thing. He just kind of had his head down, his hands on his hips,
just kind of walking to the sidelines - and he stopped. Didn't
do anything elaborate. Just kind of blended in.
"And I look at him and he gives me this sign. He just stands
there. So I hurry up and tell 'em to snap the ball. I throw it
to him and he runs [from] somewhere around our 25 down to their
25. Next play, we run it down to the 1, put it in the end zone
and scored, beat 'em 21-20, won the East and went to the Grey
Cup and won it."
It was a jaw-dropping play for the fans, the most famous sleeper
play ever executed in the Canadian Football League - and also
the last. The league outlawed it immediately. But it was typical
of the kind of guy Mr.
SIMPSON was: brash, bold, cheeky, fun.
A swift runner with huge, glue-like hands and impressive playing
numbers, he "was as great an all-around athlete as you're going
to find," Mr. Lancaster said. But he was always remembered for
that play.
"Over the years, there must have been a quarter of a million
fans who came up to me and said they were in Lansdowne Park [in
Ottawa] and saw the sleeper play," Mr.
SIMPSON once told his
friend Pat
MacADAM, a sports columnist for the Ottawa Sun. "I
didn't have the heart to tell them the game was played in Toronto."
A native of Windsor, Ontario, Mr.
SIMPSON was a year old when
his father walked out on his mother. At Patterson Collegiate
and later Assumption College, now federated with the University
of Windsor, he excelled at basketball, football and track, running
the 100-yard dash in 10 seconds flat. He played on two provincial
championship basketball teams in high school before joining the
famed Tillsonburg Livingstons.
He was tearing up the field for the Windsor Rockets of the Ontario
Rugby Football Union when the Rough Riders snapped him up in
1950. But he was granted leave to play for Canada's basketball
team at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. He played five games but
Canada was eliminated.
In his 12-year Canadian Football League career, he caught 274 passes,
including a single-season career-high 47 in 1956, for a total
of 6,034 yards. He scored 65 touchdowns - 12 of them defensive.
The record stood until Terry Evanshan broke it in 1975. He set
another record for most yards receiving in a game (258) in a
1956 contest against Toronto.
He was an Eastern division all-star eight times at four different
positions - end, flying wing, running back and defensive back
- and was a three-time nominee for the Schenley Award given to
the league's most outstanding Canadian. He was runner-up in 1956,
the year he was also nominated as the Canadian Football League's
most outstanding player.
Mr. SIMPSON was inducted into the Canadian Football League Hall
of Fame in 1976, the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 and the
Windsor-Essex Sports Hall of Fame the same year.
With his skills on both sides of the line and his leadership
as co-captain (with Kaye Vaughan), Ottawa won Grey Cups in 1951 and
"He had these great big hands," remembered George Brancato, who
played with Mr.
SIMPSON in Ottawa and against him in Montreal.
"He could catch the ball. He had a real soft touch. He knew the
game so well. And he loved life. He enjoyed himself all the time."
He also famously turned down two offers from National Football
League teams in the United States. The first came from the New
York
Giants, who noticed Mr.
SIMPSON after they became the first
National Football League team to play outside the U.S. on August
12, 1950, when they met Ottawa in a preseason exhibition game
at Lansdowne Park. New York won 27-6 and wined and dined Mr.
SIMPSON
- unheard of for a Canadian player at the time.
The story, according to Mr.
MacADAM, is that he listened to his
mother, who said to him: "Do you want to be a little fish in
a big pond?" and turned down the Giants. Besides, the money wasn't
nearly as good as he was making in the Canadian Football League.
At his peak, Mr.
SIMPSON probably earned $10,000 a year.
Around the same time, he turned down an offer from the Baltimore
Colts.
Ottawa sportswriter Earl
McRAE waxed, "Imagine: Johnny
Unitas passing to Bob
SIMPSON."
Mr. SIMPSON's career ended in 1962 after a car accident with
a tractor that dislocated his already bashed-up hip. After retirement,
he was elected to Ottawa City Council, representing Wellington
Ward for two terms. "It was right after the Grey Cup in 1960 and
he was the hero," retired sportswriter Gerry Redmond told The
Windsor Star. "He could have been elected prime minister."
He went on to a variety of occupations. He owned a cleaning company
for a time, coached a local high-school football team and worked
in the Rough Riders head office as a public relations man. He
bought the Locanda restaurant on Laurier Avenue from Paul Anka's
family. "It was a great watering hole and restaurant but Bobby
overestimated Ottawa nightlife," Mr. MacAdam wrote in the Ottawa
Sun. He also "tore up one too many of his Friends' bar tabs."
He opened a night spot, Club 70, his Ottawa jersey number, but
it stayed empty.
Still, he never lost his outsized zest for life. "Any time Bobby
SIMPSON was around, you heard him," Mr. Lancaster said. "He was
just naturally loud. He was really a fun person to be around.
If you were around him, I guarantee you're going to have a good
time."
Mr. MacADAM had similar memories: "You could hear him coming
a block away. Make that two blocks. You knew you were not going
to receive a handshake. His standard greeting was a slap across
the back that threatened to separate your shoulder blades. A crushing
bear hug was an automatic. Bobby
SIMPSON didn't just fill a room
he lit it up with his infectious good humour."
He and a group of rambunctious beer-drinking buddies were institutions
at the Belle Claire Hotel's bar and, when it closed, the Churchill
Arms on Carling Avenue.
"Good-natured insults flew fast and furious and Bobby was the
butt of a few memorable ones," Mr.
MacADAM wrote. "But he had
a good sense of humour and gave as good as he received."
As with many former athletes his weight ballooned, to 270 pounds.
When a doctor advised that he drop to 180, Mr. Brancato exclaimed:
"His bones weigh 180 pounds!"
One day, Mr.
SIMPSON walked into the Arms, grinning like a Cheshire
cat.
As Mr. MacADAM related, "he told us the greatest honour he had
ever received" was bestowed on him at the annual Easter Seals
"Timmy" event for disabled children at Maple Leaf Gardens. Traditionally,
"Timmy" was carried from the back of the hall to a platform by
wrestler (Whipper) Billy Watson. But Mr. Watson was recovering
from surgery and the honour fell to Mr.
SIMPSON.
"I never felt so proud or so humble," Mr.
SIMPSON said.
For 14 years, he worked as a clerk at various liquor stores in
Ottawa. In 2000, Ottawa sports fans celebrated an event billed
as "No. 70 turns 70."
Did he miss playing? "Every day," said his wife, Mary. "He would
have paid them to play. I don't think he ever found anything
really to replace that. He just loved it."
That his glory days were long past never seemed to get him down,
though. In fact, there was a Dixieland band at his funeral, playing
You Gotta Be a Football Hero.
Robert Lee
SIMPSON was born April 20, 1930, in Windsor, Ontario
He died of cancer on November 27, 2007, in Ottawa. He was 77.
He leaves his wife, Mary, daughters Lynn and Mary Leigh, sons
Rob, Gary and Mark, and seven grandchildren.
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MAHAFFEY,
Raymond
Royd
Ray MAHAFFEY passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at the
age of 89. He is survived by his wife Helene, and sons Brian
(Julie BAIN) and Patrick (Colleen
McCRAKEN,) daughter Shelagh,
and grandchildren Rebekah, Stephen, Fiona and Bridget. He is
also survived by his brothers Clarence and Boyd, his sisters
Idell and Clara. He was predeceased by his parents Clarence and
Florence, his half-brother Mayor, and his sister Louise. Ray
was born in Kitscoty, Alberta on September 11, 1918. He attained
his LLB at the University of Alberta earning the Chief Justice's
Gold Medal. In 1942, he joined the 5th Medium Artillery and served
Overseas in England, Italy and Europe. He returned to Canada
in 1946 and took his M.A. degree at the University of Toronto.
He practiced law in Yellowknife and Edmonton before joining the
law division of Chevron Standard in Calgary in 1949, becoming
the General Consul. After his retirement in 1983, he enjoyed
travelling overseas, having lunch with Friends and his triweekly
aquasize classes with his group at the Glencoe Club. In lieu
of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to The Salvation
Army (2 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M4H 1P4) or Operation
Eyesight Universal (4 Parkdale Crescent N.W., Calgary, Alberta
T2N 3T8). Condolences may be forwarded to www.leydens.com. His
Funeral Service will be held at Saint Peter's Anglican Church (903 75 Avenue
S.W., Calgary) on Friday, September 28, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. with
Rev. Grant Rodgers officiating. Graveside Committal to follow
in the Field of Honor, Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements
entrusted to Leyden's Funeral Home, Reception and Cremation Centre.
Tel (403) 228 4422.
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DUNCAN,
Jessie
McCRANEY (née
MARTIN) B.H.Sc.
(September 24, 1908-July 6, 2007)
(Born in Milton, Ontario) Peacefully, at Champlain Manor, Orillia,
on Friday, July 6, 2007, in her 99th year. Jessie
DUNCAN of Orillia,
formerly of Peterborough, beloved wife of the late John
DUNCAN.
Loving mother of John (Janet) of Bracebridge, Bruce (Kathleen)
of Coldwater, Elizabeth (Eugene predeceased)
COLLINGE of Rio
Vista, California and Susan (Don)
MURCHISON of Calgary. Also
loved by her 6 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Jessie
was predeceased by her son James, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Cremation
has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the Mundell
Funeral Home 79 West Street, N., Orillia on Friday, July 27th at
11 o'clock. If desired, memorial donations to the Saint_Johns Anglican
Church, Peterborough or Charity of one's choice wouldbe appreciated.
Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.ca
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McCRAW,
Scott
Maxwell (1959-2007)
After many years of struggle with Crohn's Disease, Scott died
without much warning, at Saint Michael's Hospital, Toronto, on
Saturday, July 14, 2007. Born in Guelph, October 1, 1959, the
beloved son of Doctor Bruce Maxwell
McCRAW and Patricia Joan
McCRAW,
he is survived by his older brother, John Fraser
McCRAW of Guelph,
and by his cousin, Doctor David Bruce
McCRAW of Pensacola, Florida.
A University of Guelph Management Economics alumnus, Scott was
employed in financial services until his health necessitated
an early retirement. Scott was a great companion: funny and witty.
His planning and management background made him an asset in a
variety of settings. Scott's many creative, artistic talents
were often demonstrated in the kitchen and garden. He was also
the family handyman and project manager, All of these attributes
enhanced many summers for his family at their Sparrow Lake cottage.
Scott's '73 Fiat Spider was his passion. Throughout his life,
he was a rescuer of animals of all kinds; many became family
pets. Scott will be remembered as a kind, thoughtful, generous,
and truly wonderful person. In addition to his family, he will
be terribly missed by his many Friends in Guelph and beyond.
Scott's family acknowledge, with great appreciation, the strong
commitment and heroic efforts of the Saint Michael's Hospital medical
and nursing teams, especially those in Queen 2. They also express
their unending gratitude to Scott's stalwart Friends, Sue Fisher
and Michael Bryant. Their constant support and continuing assistance
to Scott and his family are beyond words. A private service and
cremation have taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial
donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, to
the Saint Michael's Hospital Foundation, or the Guelph Humane Society
are suggested (cards available at the Gilbert MacIntyre and son
Funeral Home, Guelph, 519-822-4731 or send condolences at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com
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