ANDARI o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-22 published
SILLETT, Frank " Sonny" Reginald
A resident of Rondeau, Frank died suddenly on Friday, April 18, 2008 at the age of 74. Born in London, Ontario, son of the late Frank and Winnifred SILLETT (née GORRINGE.) Beloved husband and best friend of 53 years of Mildred (Millie) SILLETT (née MONSEN.) Loving and devoted father of Karen and Stephen ANDARI of Chatham, and Cherished Grandpa of Joshua. Loved dearly as a friend and "father" by Neil and Sue WOODS and Carolynn and Ken GREGORY of Chatham. Special Grandpa to Elyse GREGORY and Sarah and David WOODS. Dearly loved brother-in-law of Mary KERR of Belleville, and David and Mary Ann MONSEN of Edmonton, and Uncle of Stephanie and Pamela MONSEN. Will be sadly missed like a brother by Bill and Anna LAMB, and many other dear Friends and family. Frank was retired from Chatham Coach Lines where he worked as a Charter Sales Consultant. He enjoyed many years of camping with the Kentario Kampers. His greatest joy in life was spending time at the lake surrounded by his family and Friends. Friends and family will be received at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday April 24, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. Interment at Morpeth Cemetery. Donations to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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WEINSTOCK, Rose
On Sunday, July 13, 2008 at North York General Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Samuel WEINSTOCK. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Molly and the late Harry HELLEN, and Lylian and Martin HOFFMAN. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bertha and Abe ARNOLD, Max and Lil ANDER, Morris ANDER and the late Mary and Lou FREEDMAN. Devoted grandmother of Carol and Saul YORK, Warren and Ellen HELLEN, Laura HELLEN, Jay and Robyn HOFFMAN, Garson and Flora HOFFMAN, Jordan and Melanie HOFFMAN, and Jennifer and Ed ROSENBERG. Devoted great-grandmother of Jessica, Adam, Shauna, Kayla, Jonathan, Rachel, Mira, Meghan, Spencer, Avery, Taryn, Victoria, Alexandra, Adam, and Alexa. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Thursday, July 17th at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in the Chenstochover Section of Bathurst Lawn Cemetery. Shiva at 4005 Bayview Avenue #819 entry code #81. Memorial donations may be made to The Baycrest Centre Foundation at 416-785-2875.

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ANDERSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-24 published
RHODES, Iva Jean (née McMULLEN,) B.A. (Hons)
(April 29, 1914-January 22, 2008)
A kind, gentle and elegant lady, teacher to many and a caring friend to all ages, passed away at Beechwood Court, Mississauga in her 94th year, after a long illness. Youngest daughter of the late John and Pearl McMULLEN of Petrolia. Predeceased by Douglas, her loving husband of 66 years, her beloved son Frederick and dear sister and brother-in-law, Orris and Melvin BEECROFT. Iva was deeply loved by her daughter Pamela ALEXANDER of New Zealand, daughter-in-law Carol ROLPH of Garden Hill, granddaughters Jennifer RUSAW of Newcastle, Meredith SEABROOK of Yellowknife, Morgain HOLLINGHURST of Edmonton and Jalynn ANDERSEN of Vancouver and their families including eight great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her nephew Doctor J. BEECROFT and his wife Roberta and her niece Heather BEECROFT of Toronto and their families. Iva was a graduate of Western University (English and French) Class of 1934 and was employed as a teacher in Petrolia, Montreal, Sarnia and Mississauga. Her love of teaching English, French and Latin was the basis for a life long love of reading and her favorite novel was Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Iva had many interests including knitting, sewing, bridge, music, theatre and travel and was famous for baking bran muffins. She was a longstanding member of her church, Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire and the Retired Teachers Association of Ontario. She brought her family together on many happy occasions and her legacy of love, courage and strength is an inspiration to all who were privileged to know her. Her "larger than life hugs" will be sorely missed. Iva's family wish to thank all the wonderful caregivers, both in her home (Seniors for Seniors) and Beechwood Court (Excel Care) who provided support and love during this difficult stage of life. In addition, appreciation is extended to her former neighbours as well as members of Saint Peter's Church who shared their love. Special thanks to Michael Lavelle and Chris Hyatt for their unwavering Friendship and loyalty through many years. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Saint Peter's Erindale Anglican Church, 1745 Dundas Street, W. Mississauga with visiting beginning ½ hour prior. Private interment at Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Iva's memory may be made Saint Peter's Church or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, Mississauga 905-279-7663 or www.turnerporter.ca

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ANDERSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-15 published
FOULDS, Andrew
In his 88th year. Andy passed on peacefully at home in Vancouver on February 9th, 2008. Survived by his wife Doris (DENNISON,) his sister Mary (Maisie) PREDDICE, predeceased by his sister Margaret HAMILTON and his first wife Jean (SCOTT,) mother of his five sons. He will be sorely missed by his sons David (Judy), Steven (Beth BIGGS), Ian, Tom (Janis BROWNE), and Peter (Sandy) and his grandchildren Carolyn, Stewart, Jennifer FULOP, Fraser, Jessica-Jean, Courtney, Deacon, and Buster BIGGS. Sorely missed by the Dennison and Papau Families; Betty ANDERSEN (David,) John DENNISON, Catherine PAPAU (David), Robert DENNISON (Susanne FREMMING), Michael DENNISON and his step-grandchildren, Carol SAPRIKEN (Steve,) Todd, Christine, and Lisa PAPAU and Andrew DENNISON. Major Andy FOULDS, CD (EM) was a reserve soldier who kept going to war. Andy enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1937 at the age of 17. Andy served in the artillery and was commissioned from WO1 while overseas during World War 2. Returning to the United Kingdom Andy reclassified to Infantry due to Officers being in demand, proceeding to Italy where he joined the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, and stayed with them until a year after the War ended. Remaining in the Netherlands after the conclusion of the conflict, his gregarious personality fostered Friendships that have weathered the decades. After the War he married SSgt. Jean SCOTT (Canadian Women's Army Corps) from Calgary, and settled in Vancouver. When the call came for Korea, Andy jumped. As an original 2 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry officer he took the advance party over to Korea. Andy had a successful career in sales and marketing that took the family to Ontario in the 60's. In his spare time he taxied boys to soccer pitches, untangled fishing tackle, golfed, curled and mentored his five boys. Tired of the snow, when he retired he returned to his roots in British Columbia. He married Doris DENNISON on April 17th 1993 and they were blessed with many happy years of love and companionship. At Andy's request there will be no funeral service. A family service of remembrance will be held in Toronto at the Cathedral Church of Saint_James (St. George's Chapel) on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 5: 30 p.m. A celebration of Andy's life will be held in Vancouver at 5455 Balsam St. in Kerrisdale, on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 3: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Andy's honour may be made to a charity of your choice.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-02 published
PARKER, Helen (née ELIASON)
At Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound, on Thursday, January 31, 2008. Helen PARKER (née ELIASON) of Owen Sound in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Howard. Sadly missed by her children Carrie and her husband Ken BROWN, La Donna and her husband Ron BROWN, all of Owen Sound, and Sharon and her husband Murray KINGWELL of Brantford. Also missed by her grandchildren Steve BROWN and his wife Lee Ann, Jason BROWN and his wife Jackie, Christalyn, and Angela KINGWELL, and by great-grandchildren Brook, Brady, Jessica, and Jennifer BROWN. Predeceased by her brother Floyd ANDERSON. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Tuesday, February 5th, 1 hour prior to service time, from 10 o'clock till 11 o'clock. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 11 o'clock with Pastor Ron BAKER officiating. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Gideons Bible Society would be appreciated.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-04 published
COULSON, Marion Janet (née MILROY)
In loving memory of Marion Janet COULSON (née MILROY,) 97 years, who passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008 at Saint_Joseph's Health Centre, Sudbury, surrounded by loving family. Marion leaves a rich legacy of faith, love, and caring for her family. Beloved wife of George Elgin COULSON, (predeceased 1982.) Loving mother of Ron (Donna) and Jim (Linda) of Burlington, Janet MARTINDALE (Bob) of Sudbury, Tooti BLAKE (Glenn LEWIS) of Little Current, Pat HAWES (Greg GIVENS) of Chatsworth, and Sherwood (Kendria) of Timmins. Cherished Grandma to Jody (Liz), Andy (Kathy), Cheryl (Kathy,) Jenny MARTINDALE (Jim LITTLE,) David MARTINDALE (Erika,) Kate BLAKE (Ben HOWE), Sara ALLAIR (Kevin), Brent BLAKE (Martina), Amy HAWES (Al PETERSON), Kyle HAWES (Tara), Julie LANDRY (Bobby), Taylor, Laura, and Alex. Adored G.G. to Kyle and Michael ALLAIR, Thomas and James COULSON, Sam and Quinn HOWE, Liam, Mason, and Jonah HAWES, Ewan and Isaac PETERSON, Finley and Riley LITTLE, and Aidan and Amelia BLAKE. Dear daughter of William and Mary MILROY (predeceased.) Dear sister to Edward (Lydia,) Jean Ellis (Hugh,) and Harvey, all predeceased. Sister-in-law to Mary ANDERSON (Jack) (predeceased.) Survived by sister-in-law Marjorie MILROY. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Marion was born in Galt (Cambridge) on October 23, 1910. She married George in 1939 and they settled on the Coulson family farm in Lowville, Ontario. In 1969 Marion and George sold the farm and moved north to Fox Lake Lodge, northwest of Sudbury, where they thrived on a wilderness lifestyle for many years. Subsequently, Marion resided in Durham, Burlington, Ayr, and Chatsworth. Family and Friends are invited to visit at the McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home, 114 Main Street, Milton 905-878-4452 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. The funeral service will be held at Lowville United Church 5800 Guelph Line (at Britannia Rd.) on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment to follow in the Church cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to “Sleeping Children Around the World”, Marion's favourite charity, founded by her dear cousin Murray DRYDEN. Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersie-kocher.ca

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-26 published
ANDERSON, Howard
Formerly of Wiarton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2008 in his 88th year. Loving husband of Phyllis (GOOD) ANDERSON who predeceased him in 2005. Cherished father of Gerry (Linda) ANDERSON of Acton. He will be sadly missed by grandchildren Leanne (Robert) REEVES of Ajax, Lisa ANDERSON (Rob) of London, Michelle (Chris) CAMERON of Guelph and Mark ANDERSON of Acton and great-grandchildren Candice, Liam and Grayson REEVES. Howard was predeceased by his daughter Catherine THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, grand_son Shaun THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, parents Lenore (THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON) and Ed ANDERSON and sister Grace KEARNS. In respect of Howard's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a family graveside service in the spring. Interment Balsam Grove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the George Funeral Home, Wiarton. Donations made to Halton Hills Extendicare would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the management and staff at Halton Hills Extendicare in Georgetown for their compassion and care. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-03-07 published
CHALMERS, Donavon▼ Miller▼
(February 4, 1921-March 5, 2008)
World War II Veteran
Don CHALMERS, husband for over 64 years of P. Jill CHALMERS (nee STINTON,) his war-bride from London, England. Father of Stephen Reagh CHALMERS and his wife Judy of Owen Sound, Margo BLANCHE and her husband Peter NEUWELT of Barrie and Lesley Anne CHALMERS and her partner Colleen ANDERSON of Toronto. Very beloved Grandpa of Mark BAZANT and his wife Angie▼ of Australia, the parents of his first Great-grandchild Liam, and of Michael BAZANT and his partner Genvieve of Ottawa. Predeceased by his parents David and Eva (REAGH) CHALMERS, sisters Vivien McMINN, Vera VALLANCE and brother Dave of Grand Coulee, Saskatchewan. He also lives on through his niece and nephew and their families Patsy Ann Reagh McMINN of Saint Thomas and Clarence VALLANCE of Ottawa. Don was born and raised in Grand Coulee, Saskatchewan, where his predecessors were among the first settlers of Saskatchewan, and also the founders of Confederation with his maternal great uncle - Sir Charles Tupper. He signed up for World War 2 in 1939 and was shipped overseas to England where he was promoted to Sandhurst College for Officer Training. After serving in England, Holland and Italy in World War 2 with the Canadian Army Medical Corp. and then the Armoured Tank Corp., Dad brought his war bride back home and settled in London, Ontario where he completed his Batchelor's Degree at the University of Western Ontario. He went on to a long and successful career with Wyeth Canada, where he set records for sales in Southwestern Ontario. His friendly nature and humour brought him many life long Friends and acquaintances throughout the Southwestern Ontario region. In the early fifties, Don and Jill settled in Owen Sound, where they raised their 3 children. He was proud of his long relationship with the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, Knox United Church, and the infamous Friday Night Bridge Club. We shall miss his western humor and his true love of people. Thanks you to Knox United Church, the Toronto Dominion Bank and especially Summit Place where he received exceptional care and compassion. We'd also like to make known our special appreciation to Big Boots Barry, his bridge partner and Border Collie when he needed it the most. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Saturday March 8, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 5 p.m. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6 are requested to attend a memorial Service at the funeral home on Saturday March 8 at 2: 45 p.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. Ralph SCHMIDT officiating. Memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's Society of Grey Bruce, charity of your choice, or simply plant a rose in his honour. He loved his roses. Rest easy Dad. And in your famous words - Ya done good kid!

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-04-29 published
GREEN, William Allan
(September 14, 1922-April 26, 2008)
Passed away peacefully after a short illness at St. Andrews Terrace L.T.C. facility, 255 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 1P1. Survived by Leonore (SPENCER,) wife for 63 years; Larry (Lynn) of Ayr; Elizabeth “Betty” of Bala; and Margo (John) of Calgary. Predeceased by son Ken (1984) parents William and Isabelle and brother Kenneth of Wellesley Township. Also survived by Anne ANDERSON (Stratford), Helen (Jim VICE) Kitchener, Grace STAMPS (Mississippi) and sister-in-law Ruby of Wellesley. Grandchildren Jeffrey (Joanne), Jennifer (Steve CLARK), Jeremy (Heather), Tara (Dan McBEY) and Michael McGAVIN, great-grand children; Alexander, Adam, Cameron, Jason, Julia and Katelyn. He also leaves his in-laws Lyle and Reta SPENCER of Waterloo, Wilma SPENCER of London and several nieces and nephews. “Al” was born and raised on a farm in Wellesley Township, enlisted for active duty and completed 36 tours as a “tail-gunner” with the Royal Canadian Air Force, 424 Squadron stationed in England. He returned and joined The Bell Telephone Company of Canada where he enjoyed a 25 year career in locations including London, Windsor, Hamilton, Kitchener and Owen Sound. He was able to realize his life-long dream of owning a stone house and becoming a farmer in Sydenham Township finally retiring in 1994 and moving to Chatsworth. He was passionate about woodworking and was masterful at this craft throughout his life. He was also an active member of the Gray and Simcoe Officers Mess, Masonic Order of Owen Sound the Chatsworth Legion and the Military Institute of Toronto. Al and Leonore made their final move to Cambridge in 2004. A private memorial service for immediate family will be held Wednesday, April 30 at Hampstead United Church at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cambridge and District Humane Society, 1650 Dunbar, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 8J5 or a charity of your choice. (Futher-Franklin Funeral Home - Wellesley)

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-06 published
DE WEVER, Helen▼ (née WALTON)
Helen Neil DE WEVER, age 81, of Stratford passed away peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital on Sunday May 4, 2008. Born in Toronto, daughter of the late William WALTON and the former Helena ANDERSON. Helen▼ earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Toronto and attended the Shaw Business School. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and was a lifelong member of the Women's Missionary Society. Beloved wife of Noël DE WEVER. Loving▼ mother of Robert DE WEVER and wife Marian, Ruth TEENINGA and husband Pete, John DE WEVER and wife Frances. Cherished grandmother of Emma, Maklane, Tina and husband James, Anna, Pieter, Luke, Grace, Jesse and Jordan. Also survived by sisters Mary HILL and husband Ron, Elizabeth KIDNEW and husband Al, brother-in-law Bill MURPHY, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sons David (1999), Paul (1990) and sister Margaret (2007). Friends and relatives may call at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Wednesday May 7th from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Stratford▼ on Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev. Terry HASTINGS will officiate. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church or the Women's Missionary Society through the funeral home. wgyoungfuneralhome

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-17 published
WARK, Clarence " Clancy"
At Summit Place in Owen Sound Wednesday afternoon May 14, 2008. Clancy WARK of Owen Sound formerly of R.R.#1, Shallow Lake (Minto sub-division) in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late former Dorothy LAKE. Loving father of Diane and her husband Ken KIVELL of Owen Sound, John and his wife Tami of Calgary, Alberta and Carol and her husband Simon BARNES of Paris. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren; Ken and his wife Cathy KIVELL of Chatsworth, Rick KIVELL of Owen Sound, Aleshia ANDERSON of Lockport, New York, Chad WARK of Calgary, Officer Cadet Michael HOYT of Hamilton, Officer Cadet Daniel HOYT of Saint_Jean Sur Richelieu, Quebec, Sarah and Liam BARNES both of Paris and four great-grandchildren Faith and Anthony ANDERSON of Lockport, New York and Grace and Jack KIVELL of Chatsworth. Dear brother of Allan WARK of Nova Scotia and Fred and his wife Chris WARK of California. Dear brother-in-law of Robert LAKE of Toronto, Nina SHERWOOD of Pickering, Violet BOSS of Owen Sound, Stuart COCHRANE of Nova Scotia and many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his excellent family of caregivers at Summit Place. Predeceased by his grand_son Anthony WARK and two sisters Marguerite and Daisy. Friends called at the Downs and son Funeral Home, Hepworth Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Shallow Lake United Church Saturday morning at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Ted DAVEY officiating. Interment Boyd Cemetery, Shallow Lake following cremation. Memorial contributions to the Shallow Lake United Church, Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6 Owen Sound held a memorial service at the funeral home Friday afternoon at 1: 45 p.m. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Clancy by the Downs and son Funeral Home.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-21 published
HARRIS, Ronald Harold
Peacefully at home on Monday, May 19, 2008. Ron HARRIS of Owen Sound in his 66th year. Partner and best friend of Barb HORAN. Husband of the late Margaret (née RANTON.) Dear step father of Janet and her husband Nick ANDERSON of Chatsworth, Karen and her husband Doug MARSHALL, Allen HARRIS and his wife Caroline all of Owen Sound, Jackie and her husband Rick DODD of Bognor and Wendy and her husband Glenn GRANGER of Meaford. Sadly missed by his step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and his nieces and nephews. Also survived by a sister Norma and her husband Don BADGER of Cambridge and a brother Jim HARRIS and his wife Sue of Welland. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Tannahill Funeral Home, Owen Sound 519-376-3710.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-30 published
NICHOLLS, Brenton " Nick"
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound, on Monday, May 26th, 2008. Brenton Robert (Nick) NICHOLLS, of R.R.#4, Owen Sound, in his 65th year. Loving father of Merle NICHOLLS and his wife, Beth, Tammy DUNCAN and her fiancé, Steve BUCKLES, both of Owen Sound and Jackie NICHOLLS, of Windsor. Proud grandfather of Jordan, Nathan, Desiree, Nicholas and Marrissa. Dear brother of Jack NICHOLLS and his wife, Edith and Ted NICHOLLS, both of British Columbia and Sharon ANDERSON and her husband, Jim, of Hepworth and brother-in-law of Glen BARBER, of Durham. Predeceased by his parents, Meril and Isobel NICHOLLS; his infant son, Keith NICHOLLS; his sister, Lorraine BARBER; his sister-in-law, Linda NICHOLLS. A Funeral Service for Brenton (Nick) NICHOLLS will be held in the Chapel of the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K-3X8 (519-376-7492) on Monday, June 2nd, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Jack FEARNALL officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Georgian Bluffs. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Grey Bruce Health Services Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation as your expression of sympathy.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-06-26 published
SITTER, Lillian▼ Alice▼ (née HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON)
Peacefully and suddenly at her residence at R.R.#2 Thedford, on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008, Lillian Alice (née HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON) Sitter passed away in her 75th year. Beloved wife of George SITTER for 42 years. Loving mother of Nicholas and Carla SITTER of R.R.#3 Thedford. Cherished grandmother of Cale SITTER. Much▼ loved sister of Marion WARD, Elgin HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, Norman and Trudy HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, Muriel ALEXANDER, Elva and Clayton WALMSELY, Irene and Paul ROGERS, Keith and Marilyn HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, and Melville and Jean HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON. Sadly missed sister-in-law of Conrad and Bonnie SITTER and Dean and Mary Ellen ANDERSON. Predeceased by sister-in-law Phyllis HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON and brother-in-law Harold WARD. Resting▼ at The Gilpin Chapel, 97 Victoria Street, Thedford for visitation on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church in Thedford. Interment at Arkona Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Christine O'REILLY officiating to follow. Memorial donations to the Knox Presbyterian Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences at gilpinfuneralchapel.com.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-01-16 published
Lawrence "Bruno" HOWARD
In loving memory of Lawrence "Bruno" HOWARD, May 15, 1937 - January 12, 2008 who, surrounded by family, died peacefully at the Manitoulin Health Centre on Saturday at the age of 70. Predeceased by wife Marlene (nee TAILOR/TAYLOR.) Loved father of Wanda and Larry DISLEY of Little Current, Dwayne HOWARD and Heidi CLARKE of Little Current, Rob HOWARD and Deena MAYLE of Owen Sound, Tanya TAILOR/TAYLOR of Sudbury. Special grandfather of Caitlyn, Natasha, Nathan and Tyler. Brother of Helen and Mildred HOWARD (both predeceased,) Alfred (predeceased,) Lita HOWARD, Jim HOWARD (predeceased,) Eleanor and Len BOND, Tina and Roy MANDIGO, Dorothy ALLARD (Fred predeceased,) Reta PARKINSON (Charlie predeceased,) Doris (predeceased,) Junior CHISHOLM, Wilburt (predeceased,) Cecile HOWARD, Betty (predeceased) John VANHORN, Marie and John CARRADONNA, William (predeceased,) Jane HOWARD, Len and Ilene HOWARD, Tom and Florence HOWARD, Doug and Lorrainne MANDIGO. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Remembered by sisters-in-law Christine TAILOR/TAYLOR, Kim ANDERSON- GIBSON. Visitation was 7 - 9 pm Monday. Funeral Service was at 3: 30 pm Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Island Funeral Home. Rev. Paul WALMSLEY officiating. Cremation.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-16 published
DYMOND, Elsie Elizabeth (née EARL)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Elizabeth DYMOND (EARL) at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Thursday, February 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frank DYMOND (1989.) Predeceased by her son Robert (2006) and son-in-law Herb BURNARD (1996). Dear mother of Robert (2006) and Ann, Gerald and Doreen and Jim and Mary Lou, all of Kerwood and Elaine (Herb 1996) and Al CORBETT of Strathroy. Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents William and Elizabeth (MERRICK) EARL and four brothers Thomas, Arthur, Sydney and William. Visitation will be held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy on Sunday, February 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a funeral service will be held on Monday, February 18 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tom ANDERSON officiating. Interment in Strathroy Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Memorial Fund Strathmere Lodge Auxiliary or your charity of choice. a tree will be planted as a living memorial to Elsie.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-23 published
ANDERSON- COPLEY, Jean▼ Catherine (formerly COPLEY)
At London Health Sciences Center - Victoria Hospital, on Thursday, February 21, 2008, Jean Catherine (McDONALD / ANDERSON) COPLEY of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman P. ANDERSON and the late Robert COPLEY. Dear mother of Hugh ANDERSON and his wife Carolee of Mississauga and Margaret REGAN and her husband Gill of London. Loving mother-in-law of Janice of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Jordan, Natalie, Laura, Todd, Ian and Craig and nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son Gordon ANDERSON. The family will receive Friends from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Kevin STEEPER officiating. Interment in Millbank United Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 - 633 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2V3.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-23 published
MAINSTONE, Donald Arthur
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Victoria Hospital. Survived by his wife Frances MAINSTONE, son Kim (Deb,) Brian (Darlene) and daughter April ANDERSON. Also survived by brother Dennis (Annette,) sisters Doreen TRATNYEK and Linda PEARSON, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by son Mark MAIDSTONE. Cremation will take place. Don will be sadly missed. Please, no flowers or cards, just prayer.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-23 published
PINCHES, Russell▼ " Russ▼" John▼
Of London in his 80th year, passed away at London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital on Thursday February 21, 2008. Dear husband of the late Pauline PINCHES (2004.) Loving father of Melodie LUMLEY and her husband Shawn of London and Arthur PINCHES and his wife Linda of Toronto. Also survived by his sisters Francis Grace MEINZINGER of Toronto, Helen Mary WURSTER of Winnipeg and Jean Ruth MEINZINGER of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Brothers Charles Robert PINCHES and his wife Mona▼ of Exeter and Tom Samuel PINCHES and his wife Joyce of Belmont. Predeceased by his brother Arthur William PINCHES, The▼ family will receive Friends from 6: 00 p.m. to 7: 00 p.m. on Tuesday February 26, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a Legion Service will be conducted in the chapel under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion, Duchess of Kent, Branch 263, Colour Guard, followed by a Funeral Service officiated by Archdeacon Ken ANDERSON. Interment▼ at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, N6B 3N2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-24 published
MORRISON, Helen Marguerite
Peacefully at Bluewater Health-Mitton Site in Sarnia on February 22nd, 2008 in her 80th year. Helen Marguerite MORRISON of Forest. Helen is predeceased by her loving husband Gerald MORRISON (1986.) Helen is survived by loving children Christie Anne POOLMAN (Hank) of Wyoming, Robert (Jenny) MORRISON of Windsor and Sally (Dave) HOSKIN of Forest. Nana to Melissa (Brad) WOODWARD, Joshua POOLMAN and Joel POOLMAN. Sisters Betty ANDERSON of Morrisburg and Jane (Brian) KING of Sarnia and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Donald and Ann WHITE/WHYTE. Proud life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch #176. Funeral Service will be held at the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home (James at Watt St.) Forest, Ontario on Monday, February 25th, 2008 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be left at www.dodgefuneralhome.com. In memory of Helen, a living tribute has been planted. As the tree grows so will your memories. The Denning Family

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-25 published
PINCHES, Russell▲ " Russ▲" John▲
Of London in his 80th year, passed away at London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital on Thursday February 21, 2008. Dear husband of the late Pauline PINCHES (2004.) Loving father of Melodie LUMLEY and her husband Shawn of London and Arthur PINCHES and his wife Linda of Toronto. Also survived by his sisters Francis Grace MEINZINGER of Toronto, Helen Mary WURSTER of Winnipeg and Jean Ruth MEINZINGER of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Brothers Charles Robert PINCHES and his wife Mona▲ of Exeter and Tom Samuel PINCHES and his wife Joyce of Belmont. Predeceased by his brother Arthur William PINCHES, The▲ family will receive Friends from 6: 00 p.m. to 7: 00 p.m. on Tuesday February 26, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a Legion Service, under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion, Duchess of Kent, Branch 263, Colour Guard, will be held in the chapel, at 7: 00 p.m. followed by a complete Funeral Service at 7: 15 p.m. officiated by Archdeacon Ken ANDERSON. Interment▲ at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, N6B 3N2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-12 published
McLEOD, Sam
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Monday, March 10th, 2008, Sam McLEOD of London in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth R. "Betty" (ELSDON) McLEOD. Dear father of Hugh A. McLEOD and his wife Jenny of Nairobi, Kenya and Neil W. McLEOD of Woodstock. Also loved by his grandchildren Angie, Alexander, Ian, Alysha and Katie. Cremation. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Saint_James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Saturday, March 15th at 11: 00 a.m. with Archdeacon Ken ANDERSON officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. 519-433-5184).

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-13 published
DORMAN, Dennis
On March 12, 2008 at University Hospital, in his 64th year. Loving husband to Donna for 46 years. Beloved father to John (Kathleen), Denise (Wayne) ANDERSON and Warren (Melanie.) Will be missed by his 8 grandchildren and sister Charlene DORMAN. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Ron and Bob. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 13, 2008 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas St. E. (at Wavell). Funeral service will be in the chapel on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11 a.m. Funeral to be officiated by Rev. Terry INGRAM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, in memory of Dennis.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-19 published
VAN KERKHOVEN, Walter " Wally"
Of Chatham and formerly of Wallaceburg, passed away suddenly at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Public General Campus on Monday, March 17, 2008 in his 66th year. Wally is the son of the late John Peter and Mary (MEERHAEGHE) VAN KERKHOVEN. Deeply loved by wife Judy (née ROSE.) He will always be remembered as an awesome and loving Dad by his daughters Deb VAN KERKHOVEN, Kelly EMERY and son-in-law Mark EMERY. Proud Papa of Jon-Codee, Tanner, Cassidy and Kyle EMERY. Favorite brother of Harvey and wife Jeannette. Son-in-law of Margaret and the late Harry ROSE. Brother-in-law▼ of Betty and Roy ANDERSON and Carman and Shirley ROSE. Wally loved and enjoyed all his nephews; Steve, Larry, John and Brian VAN KERKHOVEN, Randy and Rick ANDERSON, Darren ROSE and the late Robin ROSE. One niece, Penny (Rose CAMPBELL.) Throughout Wally's 35 years at Eaton Yale, he was plant chairman and an accomplished general foreman of skilled trades. Wally lived for his daughters, grandchildren and duck hunting. Friends may call at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street (at Elgin) in Wallaceburg from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Parish Prayers will be held at 6: 45 p.m. Friday. The Funeral Right of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Dan VERE at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Wallaceburg on Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. Wally's cremated remains will be interred in Riverview Cemetery at a later date. If desired, remembrances to the Diabetes or Heart and Stroke Foundation may be left at the funeral home 519.627.3231. E-mail condolences may be sent to wvankerkhoven@cavanaghfuneralhome.ca

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-21 published
Woman dies at scene of three-vehicle collision
By Free Press Staff, Fri., March 21, 2008
A North Huron woman died yesterday after three vehicles collided in an intersection in Gorri.
Lisa ANDERSON, 32, was pronounced dead at the scene. One of the drivers was treated in a Wingham hospital for non-life-threatening injuries while a second driver was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The crash took place at Harriston Road and Gorrie Line. Firefighters were called after the impact of the crash sparked a fire.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-24 published
LAMBOURN, John " Jack"
At Saint Marys Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2008 John (Jack) LAMBOURN of R.R.#2 Granton at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Audrey (ANDERSON) LAMBOURN. Dear father of Sharon and Don CAMERON of Saint Marys, Bill and Shaun LAMBOURN of R.R.#2 Granton, Ken and Bonny LAMBOURN of Granton, and John and Cindy LAMBOURN of Lucan. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great-granddaughters. Predeceased by a brother Bill LAMBOURN and a sister May FLAXMAN. John will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 25th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul VOLLICK officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery. Donations to the Parkinson's Society of Canada or the Granton-Wesley United Church would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-25 published
DOLAN, Howard Brian
Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Sunday, March 23rd, 2008, Howard Brian DOLAN of Watford in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his loving wife Mae Alva (1980). Children Wayne (Shirley, 2000) DOLAN of Watford and Clare (Lee Ann) DOLAN of Sarnia. Loved and sadly missed by grandchildren Terry (Ralph) Bloomfield and Todd (Shelly) DOLAN and step-grandchildren Jasmine (Mike), Jayde and Jared. Great-grandfather of Jason, Laryssa and Matthew and great-great-grandfather to Roz Lyn. Survived by niece Carol MONTMIMY, nephew Bill TRENOUTH and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Harper Funeral Home in Watford on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place in the chapel on Thursday, March 27th at 2 p.m. with Rev. Tom ANDERSON officiating. Interment to follow at Watford Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be left online at www.harperfuneralhome.ca.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-26 published
ANDERSON, Friedrich▼ and ANDERSON, Elss
Friedrich peacefully on February 10, 2008 at Victoria Hospital, in his 96th year. Elss, peacefully on March 23, 2008 at Victoria Hospital, in her 99th year. Retired from G.M. Diesel and from the University of Western Ontario. Elss and Fred celebrated 70 years of marriage on January 1, 2008. Loving parents to Henry, Mart, Norah and Olga. Cherished vanaisa and vanaema to Deby (Kevin), Benjamin, Christopher and Lindsey (Tyler), and great-grandparents to Natasha and Keira. Visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), on Saturday March 29, 2008 from 10-11 a.m. Service of Remembrance will follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to Canadian National Institute for the Blind or Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-27 published
PERRY, Raymond Sr.
At his residence on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Raymond PERRY Sr. of Aylmer in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Flossie (HUTCHINGS) PERRY (1990.) Dear father to Anne PERRY of Straffordville, Rose CLARKE and husband Doug of Vienna, Linda JONES and husband Ken of R.R.#2 Aylmer, Charles PERRY of Aylmer, David PERRY of R.R.#3, Tillsonburg and Ray PERRY and wife Mary of Aylmer. Also survived by a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a daughter Shirley LICKERS; a son Ted PERRY, 2 sisters Grace ANDERSON and Vera NEWNES; 3 brothers Eugene, Ken and Glen PERRY. Born in Aylmer, Ontario on June 07, 1916. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Friday 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment, Aylmer Cemetery. Rev. Norman JONES, officiating. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Personal Condolences can be made at kebbelfuneralhome.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-29 published
ANDERSON, Andrew▼ " Andy▼" William▼

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-02 published
ANDERSON, Randy Roy Winter
Of Dover Centre, passed away suddenly in London on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 in his 53rd year. Randy is the son of Roy and Betty ROSE) ANDERSON and the grand_son of Evelyn ANDERSON and Margaret ROSE. Beloved husband of 32 years to Barbara Ann (Barry). Father of 2 loving daughters; Crystal ANDERSON and Adam MYERS and Stacy ANDERSON and Tyler ZIMMER. Brother▲▼ of Rick and Brenda ANDERSON, uncle of Chantal and Amanda ANDERSON. Brother-in-law▲▼ of Jennifer and Gary SWINKELS, Donna and John DROMGOLE, George and Wendy BARRY and Cathy and Mike PINSONNEAULT. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Raised on the farm in Dover Centre, Randy loved his family and Friends and really enjoyed his time on the golf course. Friends may call at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street (at Elgin) in Wallaceburg from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, April 5 at 11 a.m. The interment will follow at Owen Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance MRI Campaign or the Dover Centre Congregational Church may be left at the funeral home 519-627-3231. Email condolences may be sent to randerson@cavanaghfuneralhome.ca

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-09 published
STARK, Thomas Martin
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, Thomas Martin STARK of London in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Debbie (STYLES) STARK. Dear son of Ida STARK of Gravenhurst and the late Fred STARK. Dear father of Peter STARK and his wife Linda of Kitchener and Michael STARK and his partner Jennifer RUNHAM of Gravenhurst. Loved grandfather of Ashton and Lincoln STARK. Dear brother of Fred STARK and his wife Nancy of Hudson, Florida, Betty BURK/BURKE and her husband Bob of North Bay and Linda READMAN and her husband Barry of Bracebridge. Brother-in-law of Audrey STYLES of Orillia, Carol ANDERSON of Toronto and Robin STYLES and his wife Linda of Trenton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. In 2003, Tom retired from the Ministry of Community and Social Services after 30 years of service. He was well known for his love of gardening and his dedication to his canine companions. A heartfelt thank you is extended to the 4th floor nursing staff at University Hospital for their care and compassion for Tom and his family during this time. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London (519-433-5184) where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. with Revend Ken TAILOR/TAYLOR officiating. Inurnment will take place in Gravenhurst at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Humane Society, 674 Clarke Road, London N5V 3K5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-17 published
GRESPAN, Monsignor Vito H.
Peacefully passed from this life Monday, April 14, 2008 in his 93rd year. Beloved brother of Ida Lee GRESPAN of Waterloo and sister-in-law Enes GRESPAN of Kitchener. He will be lovingly remembered by his nephews Paul GRESPAN and his wife JoAnn, Peter GRESPAN and nieces Doctor Rebecca RENWICK, her husband Frank and their daughter, Adele ANDERSON and her children, Michele GRESPAN and her son, and Janine SHARP, her husband David and their sons. Msgr. GRESPAN is predeceased by his parents Ernesto and Maria (GOLLA,) his brother Fred, sister Adele and niece Claudia. He was born March 10, 1916 in the village of Selva del Montello, Italy. His devotion to the priesthood began at an early age. He first entered the Seminary in Treviso, Italy, then moved to Canada at 18 to join his family. They had settled in Milton, Ontario. He continued his studies at Saint Peter's Seminary in London and was ordained by Bishop J.T. KIDD, D.D., in 1941, in the Diocese of London. Shortly after, he was appointed private secretary to Archbishop E. Antoniutti, Apostolic Delegate of the Vatican in Ottawa until 1947. He returned to Italy and obtained his Doctorate in Canon Law in Rome, in 1950. Back in Canada, he resumed his post in Ottawa until 1952. Msgr. GRESPAN was appointed Chancellor of the London Diocese (1952-'68) and at the same time became Chaplain to the Sisters of the Precious Blood at the London Monastery. He served as Pastor of the Saint Mary's Church in London (1968-'70), Sacred Heart Church in Ingersoll (1970-'80), Holy name of Mary in Saint Mary's (1980-'87) and then retired to St. Rose of Lima in Windsor and Saint Anne's Parish in Saint Thomas. Later he moved into the Chatham Retirement Home where he resided from 1996, and was recently moved to Riverview Gardens Nursing Home in Chatham, in declining health. Special thanks from the family to the professional and caring staff there. And our deepest gratitude to Father Patrick COSTELLO, who passed away recently, and to his sister Helen O'BRIEN who carried out Father's commitment to care for Msgr. GRESPAN in his later years. Msgr. was a 4th Degree Member of the Knight's of Columbus. Msgr. is Laying in State at Saint Anne's Church, (20 Morrison Dr., Saint Thomas) on Thursday evening from 7: 00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 10: 00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Anne's Church on Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Private Interment in Mary Mount Cemetery, Guelph. 4th Degree Members of the Knight's of Columbus will be conducting prayers at the church on Thursday evening at 6: 45 p.m. Vigil prayers will be conducted Thursday evening by Father Peter POEL at 8: 45 p.m. Donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Foundation.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-03 published
HOOD, James " Jim"
Although we feel our hearts are sinking…its the people around us that help us float. The family of the late James "Jim" HOOD would like to extend a warmfelt thank-you to all for your expressions of sympathy at our time of grief. Special thanks to all from L.H.S.C. and Canadian Autoworkers Union who gave their time to host the reception. You took a big burden off our shoulders, you did a wonderful job. To Jim ANDERSON for your memories of Friendship, we know it was difficult, you did great. To pastor Kirk Harper who sounded as though he knew dad himself. To all our Friends, new and old, your comforting was very needed and very appreciated. To John T. Donahue Home for your kindness in helping us through our loss. Thanks to all for helping us float. Jim "Dad" will be missed forever.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-10 published
STADDON, Carl Daniel
Peacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, May 8th, 2008. Carl Daniel STADDON of Eagle in his 71st year. Loving husband of 50 years to Georgina (LIPAN) STADDON. Dedicated and devoted father of Annette ANDERSON and her husband John of Guelph, Daniel and his wife Lynn▼ of Port Elgin and Shelly VERGEER and her husband Albert of West Lorne. Proud grandpa of Drew, Nicole and David. Dear brother of Rose WARKENTIN (late husband George) of Kingsville, Doug and Dorothy of Eagle, Norm and Pam of Saint Thomas and Richard and Carol of Rodney. Survived by sisters-in-law Helen OKOLISAN (late husband Ken) and Laura MECKEVECH (late husband Ed) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Hazel STALKER and her husband Bruce and Viola GILBERT (survived by her husband Ray.) Carl made a lifelong commitment to his church and community and will be sadly missed by his many Friends. Friends may call at the West Lorne Chapel, 202 Main St. on Sunday, May 11th, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted from the chapel on Monday at 2: 30 p.m. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Mr. Leonard TERRY officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to West Elgin Heritage Homes, West Elgin Daffodil Society or the West Elgin Community Health Centre would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Padfield Funeral Homes (519 785-0810). Online condolences may be left at www.padfieldfuneralhome.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-11 published
REILLY, James Hamilton
Of Marmora, Ontario, passed away at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Stroke Unit, on Wednesday May 7, 2008, in his 79th year. Jim was predeceased by his parents, the Late James and Marie REILLY; by brother Donald; and by one son Eric. Beloved husband of 58 years to Della Marie REILLY (née ANDERSON,) formerly of Windsor. Dear father of Mary Lou McINROY, of Marmora; William (Brenda) of Windsor; Robert (Anna), of Sarnia; Paul, Jeffrey (Annelie,) and Timothy (Shannon ROSE) REILLY, all of British Columbia. He was also loved by 13 grandchildren: including Brieanne REILLY, of London, Ontario; Braeman REILLY, of Windsor; Erin REILLY- JOHNS, St. Augustine, Ontario; and Kaitlin, Brenna and Cara REILLY, all of Sarnia. He is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, including Jeshua and Gatlin REILLY, of Windsor. Also surviving are two brothers: Richard, and William; several nieces and nephews, and his favorite uncle, Leonard REILLY (age 96) of Toronto, a former Member of Provincial Parliament and Speaker of the House. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Steele Funeral Home, Moira Street Chapel, 30 Moira Street West, Belleville (toll free 877-256-3688). Visitation on Tuesday, May 13th, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place at Parkdale Baptist Church, 514 Sidney Street, Belleville, on Wednesday, May 14, at 1: 00 p.m. Pastor John TEDFORD officiating. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery. Corbyville. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate Memorial Donations to Parkdale Youth Ministries; UCB Christian Radio, or to Roadhouse Youth Ministries of New Song Church Windsor. All donations may be made through the Steele Funeral Home.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-15 published
ANDERSON, Robert▼ (July▼ 6, 1940-May 15, 2006)
Never more than a memory away Quietly remembered every day No need for words except to say Still loved, still missed even today. Love Janice, Rob, Deb, Sharon, Andy, Dan and grandchildren Josh, Mike, Colin, Emily and Jenny

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-17 published
TERNYIK, Betty-Lou (formerly TILLOTSON, née PRONG)
At London Health Sciences Centre following a courageous battle with Leukemia, Betty-Lou TERNYIK of Aylmer, passed away quietly on Friday morning, May 16, 2008 in her 75th year. The daughter of the late Ray and Olive (ANDERSON) PRONG, she had lived her entire life in the Aylmer district. Amongst the mourners are her two brothers, Fred PRONG of Saint Thomas and Ronald (Lynda Ann) PRONG, of Sparta, one sister Lynda-Mae (Larry) JENNER of Fingal. From her first marriage to Billie F. TILLOTSON (1926-1961) she is survived by one daughter Bonnie L. TILLOTSON- HERNANDEZ of Thornhill, two sons Barry W. (Linda) TILLOTSON of Saint Thomas and Budd R. (Lisa) TILLOTSON of Bradford. She is also survived by her husband Jim TERNYIK and two daughters Brenda L. (Dave) WILSON of Guelph and Nancy K. TERNYIK (Danny VASQUEZ) of Mississauga six grandchildren Steven HERNANDEZ, Deanne EASTWOOD, Jennifer TILLOTSON, James TILLOTSON, Sydney WILSON and Scott WILSON; two great-grandchildren Erika CALDWELL and Jordan EASTWOOD. Mrs. TERNYIK was a well known and highly esteemed resident within the music and crafts community of East Elgin. She taught music in public schools for many years, was organist and choir leader for over 45 years at Saint_John's United Church, Springfield and Saint_John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Aylmer. Her ability at various crafts was also well known and appreciated, including Temari balls, sewing, decorative lights, afghans, sweaters, and quilts. Her collection of angels was both thought provoking, and astounding. She enjoyed writing poetry, composing and writing music with lyrics. Visitation at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 12: 30-1:30 where the memorial service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation has taken place, burial in Aylmer Cemetery following the service. Donations to the Cancer Society or Saint_John's Lutheran Church appreciated by the family. Condolences at can made at kebbelfuneralhome.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-21 published
KRESS, Marion E. (IRWIN)
75, of Palm Harbor, died Friday, April 18, 2008. She was a native of Wingham, Ontario, Canada and worked as Director of Nursing at Community Hospital, New Port Richey for 25 years. She is survived by her husband Ted; sons Robert Irwin (Heather) NICHOLS, Canada, Bruce Watson (Maureen) NICHOLS, Plant City, Geoffrey (Casey) Gardner KRESS, Palm Harbor; daughters Elizabeth Louise (Donald) WUCKER, Jacksonville, Leslie Anne DEAN, Webster, Florida, sisters, Jean ANDERSON and Joan MOFFATT, both of Canada and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Brian Lawrence KRESS. Dobies Funeral Home-Tarpon dobiesfuneralhome.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-24 published
FENWICK, Earl
"There are those who make the world a better place, one filled with love and caring."
We extend our deepest appreciation to our many family members and Friends for their expressions of sympathy, floral arrangements and charitable donations in Earl's memory. We extend a special thank you to the many firefighters and retired firefighters for their attendance at the visitation and funeral service and especially for their moving words of praise and respect for Earl. Thank you also to Archdeacon Ken ANDERSON for his kind support and to the staff on the 4th floor of Chelsey Park Nursing Home for their nursing care and for always treating Earl with dignity and respect. With sincere gratitude: Audrey FENWICK, Ken, Teri-Anne, Bill and families.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-27 published
BENNETT, The Reverend Lyle Albert
At Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care on Sunday May 25, 2008 The Reverend Lyle Albert BENNETT, formerly of Berkshire Drive, London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Beth" (SZABO) BENNETT. Dear father of Robert of Toronto. Loved grandfather of Gregory and Kevin both of Toronto and Michael and his wife Sarah of Milton and great-grandfather of Ella. Dear brother of Alton and his wife Mary of Virgil and Carmen of Belle River. Also survived by his nephews William, George, Jack and Wayne and nieces Cathy, Caroline and Mary-Ann. Predeceased by his son Thomas and his sisters Clara BYNG and Muriel Bennett HORNE. Lyle worked for Chrysler for over 15 years. He was ordained in 1960 and served as a faithful priest in the Anglican Diocese of Huron until 1968, when he began a leave of absence as a priest in good standing. He later became a member of the Workers Compensation Board for 20 years. The family will receive Friends from 10: 00 to 11: 00 a.m. on Wednesday May 28, 2008 at Saint_James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London where a memorial service will be conducted at 11: 00 a.m. with Archdeacon Ken ANDERSON officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in the Beechwood Cemetery, Concord, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada, 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, Ontario N6L 1G5. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-29 published
RICHARDS, Irene▼ Patricia▼ " Pat▼" (ANDERSON)
The morning of May 28th, peacefully in her sleep, Irene Patricia "Pat" (ANDERSON) RICHARDS lost her long battle with cancer. Survived by her lifelong love and devoted husband Larry, children Crystal and James and grandchildren Matthew, Nicolas, Adriana and Samuel. She will be missed by her brother James and sisters Faithe, Heather, Bonnie and Carmen. Arrangements incomplete. McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home, Lambeth 519-652-2020 in care of arrangements.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-30 published
RICHARDS, Irene▲ Patricia▲ " Pat▲" (ANDERSON)
The morning of May 28th 2008, peacefully in her sleep, Irene Patricia "Pat" (ANDERSON) RICHARDS lost her long battle with cancer. Survived by her lifelong love and devoted husband Larry, children Crystal and Jason HARREN and James and Emily RICHARDS and grandchildren Matthew, Nicolas, Adriana and Samuel. She will be missed by her brother James and sisters Faithe, Heather, Bonnie and Carmen. Friends may call at the Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, (1997 Dundas Street E. at Wavell) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Celebration of Pat's Life will be held at St. Alban the Martyr Church 1350 Huron Street, London on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 4: 00 p.m. with Reverend Deacon Marjorie REID and Reverend Christine YOUNG officiating. Cremation. Donation to Wellspring or the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully acknowledged. Pat was carried to the end in love and fellowship by St. Alban's congregation. Our family's special thanks to C.C.A.C., Victorian Order of Nurses and all the care workers and the palliative care team that made our family's burden a little lighter. McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home, Lambeth 519-652-2020 in care of arrangements.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-07 published
BLOOM, Lyda A. (SINCLAIR)
Formerly of R.R.#3 Bothwell and St. Andrews Residence, Chatham, passed away peacefully at the Village Nursing Home, Ridgetown on Thursday June 5, 2008 at the age of 105. Beloved wife of the late Wm. BLOOM (1968.) Loving mother of Dorothy DARK and her late husband Raymond of Ridgetown, Mary Louise BUTLER and her husband Lee of London, Marjorie HAWTHORNE and her husband Jim of R.R.#2 Blenheim, John BLOOM and his wife Shirley of R.R.#3 Bothwell. Loving grandmother of Brenda WRIGHT, Robert BLOOM, Cathy SMITH, Kim NETO, Carolyn VAN DER PAELT, Brian BUTLER, Karen ANDERSON, Trudy BUTLER, Jim HAWTHORNE Jr., Michael HAWTHORNE, Mark HAWTHORNE, and Rob HAWTHORNE. Sadly missed by 24 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by grand_sons Lyle DARK (1980,) Gary DARK (1987,) a sister Edna McGILLIVRAY (1999,) and brothers Leonard SINCLAIR (1939,) Walter SINCLAIR (1979) and James SINCLAIR (1998.) Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The Bloom family will receive Friends at the Badder and Robinson Funeral Home, 211 Elm Street, Bothwell on Sunday June 8, 2008 from 12: 30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. Annalee KERR of the Bothwell United Church officiating. Interment McLean Cemetery. Donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Magnetic Resonance Imager Campaign or the Bothwell United Church. Online condolences and donations may be left at our website www.badderfuneralhome.com. "A tree will be planted in memory of Lyda BLOOM in the Bladder and Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp."

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-16 published
IRVINE, Mary Elizabeth (CAMPBELL) (formerly ANDERSON)
Of Fingal passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford ANDERSON (1957) and the late Wray IRVINE (1994.) Dearly loved mother of Doreen and Ray C. LUNN of Fingal, Ellen and Brad LUELO of Kitchener. Also fondly remembered by her grandchildren Michelle (David), John (Teresa), Scott (Jen), Jacque (Dan), Jeff, Lisa (Paul), Tara (Mark), Troy and her 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of David and the late Charlotte CAMPBELL of London and the late Bill and Muriel CAMPBELL. Also survived by her sisters-in-law Grace OKE, Margaret VALED and Muriel IRVINE and by several nieces and nephews and their families. Mary was born August 1, 1919 in Dunwich Township, she was a session elder and member of the church Womens Missionary Society at Knox Presbyterian Church, Fingal and a charter member of Golden Acres #305 O.E.S., Fingal. Relatives and Friends will be received at the Arn Funeral Home, 193 Shackleton St. Dutton on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at 11: 00 a.m. Rev. Jim REDPATH officiating. Interment in Cowal-McBride Cemetery. Donations to Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated. Golden Acres #305 O.E.S. will hold a memorial service on Tuesday at 6: 45 p.m. E-mail condolences arnfuneralhome2@bellnet.ca

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-19 published
DAWSON, Angela " Angie" (née TOWER)
Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Angela "Angie" DAWSON of London in her 31st year. Beloved daughter of Sandra and Larry TOWER of London and survived by her father Douglas DAWSON of Norwich. Also sadly missed by a brother Corey and sister Becky at home. Dear granddaughter of Muriel NOBLE of Ingersoll and Dorothy MASON of London. Also sadly missed by aunts, uncles, cousins, Ed and Vivian ANDERSON and the Homeshare Relief families and all those to touched Angie's life. Friends may call at the Harland B. Betzner Funeral Home, 177 Dundas Street, Thamesford on Thursday from 7-9 where the funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20th, 2008 at 11 a.m. Rev. Larry EDWARDS officiating. Interment Clipperson Cemetery. Special thanks to Aunt Sheila, Ed, Peter and all the staff on the 8th floor at University Hospital. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be given to VOCPRI.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-23 published
HIGGINS, Eric Bruce
Only son of Edward and Allie (EDGAR) HIGGINS, passed away at his home in the arms of his wife on June 20th, 2008. Beloved husband of Anelda (BLACK) HIGGINS for 52 years. Loving father of Lori-Ann (Philip) McNALLY and infant daughter Lee-Ann HIGGINS (1960). He dearly loved his grandchildren Marty, Kristy-Ann and Kyle McNALLY as well as precious little great-grand_son Brock Bruce McNALLY. Bruce is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law Helena and Keith DAWSON, Leona LEBLANC and Gail and Eldon BLACK. Predeceased by his brother in-law Gerald BLACK. Bruce is also remembered by his long time friend and business partner Kenneth MORGAN (Morgan and Higgins Fuels.) Also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. At Bruce's request there will be no visitation. Cremation and private burial has taken place. A memorial service for Bruce will be held at Trinity Anglican Church in Watford (5331 Nauvoo Rd.) on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tom ANDERSON officiating. Donations to the London Regional Cancer Program or Trinity Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be left at www.harperfuneralhome.ca. Anelda, Lori and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the caring professionals at the London Regional Cancer Center, especially Doctor Jay ENGEL, Doctor Mary MacKENZIE, Doctor FISHER, Bruce's family doctor, Doctor Wayne JOHNSON and all of their caring nurses, especially Nurse Paul O'BRIEN. To the Nurse Angels in the Chemotherapy Suite, and the staff of the Radiation Unit, we are truly grateful. Special thanks to V.O.N. nurses Ellen, Sherry, Lorie and to our special Angels Erica, Janelle (Red Cross Care) and Jane VERHOYSEN. May God bless all of you. We will never forget you. Arrangements entrusted to Harper Funeral Home (519-876-2218).

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-25 published
STADDON, Georgina (LIPAN)
Peacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, June 23rd, 2008. Georgina STADDON (LIPAN) of Eagle in her 69th year. Reunited with her sweetie Carl STADDON (2008.) Dedicated and devoted mother of Annette ANDERSON and her husband John of Guelph, Daniel and his wife Lynn▲ of Port Elgin and Shelly VERGEER and her husband Albert of West Lorne. Proud grandma of Drew, Nicole and David. Dear sister of Helen OKOLISAN (late husband Ken) of West Lorne and Laura MECKEVECH (late husband Ed) of Rodney and many nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Rose WARKENTIN (late husband George) of Kingsville and brothers in law Doug and Dorothy of Eagle, Norm and Pam of Saint Thomas and Richard and Carol of Rodney. Predeceased by her sisters in law Hazel STALKER and her husband Bruce and Viola GILBERT (survived by her husband Ray.) Georgina was well known for her home baking and her involvement with the Eagle Community Centre and the Eagle Adult Club. Friends may call at the West Lorne Chapel, 202 Main St. on Thursday, June 26th, 2008 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted from the chapel on Friday, June 27th, 2008 at 11 a.m. Mr. Leonard TERRY officiating. Cremation to take place with private family interment service at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions to West Elgin Heritage Homes, the West Elgin Community Health Centre or West Lorne United Church would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Padfield Funeral Homes (519 785-0810). Online condolences may be left at www.padfieldfuneralhome.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-26 published
LINDSAY, David Luke
A resident of Chatham and formerly of Blenheim, David Luke LINDSAY died on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance, at the age of 76. Born in Blenheim, to the late Samuel and Salina LINDSAY. He is survived by his wife Betty LINDSAY, and predeceased by his first wife Margaret LINDSAY. Surviving is son Brian and Karen LINDSAY of Markham, daughter Barbara and Rick WILSON of Calgary, grandchildren Patsy, Allan and Philip, Jason and Michael. Also survived by step-sons Dale and Irene STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, and Lee and Mary Anne STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, along with several grandchildren, mother-in-law Grace MOOR, brothers-in-law Chas and Saundra ASHBY, and Gary and Sandy STEAD. David will be missed by sisters Vanessa DEVINE, Mabel BROWN, Louella TURNER, and Salina DAUPHIN, brother Charles and Madeline LINDSAY, brother-in-law Smyth NEELY, sister-in-law Carol LINDSAY, many nieces and nephews, and special Friends Ted and Charlotte LABADIE. Predeceased by 8 brothers, and 2 sisters. David was past Master Kent Lodge #274 in Blenheim, past First Principal of Erie-Blenheim Chapter Royal Arch Masons, past Grand Stewart Kent Lodge, past grand Stewart Royal Arch Masons, a member of Lodge of Perfection, and past Most Wise Sovereign Kent Chapter Rose Croix Chatham Valley of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He was also a member of Moore Consistory Hamilton, Achom Shrine Club Chatham, Blenheim Shrine Club, and Mocha Temple in London. David was a Veteran of the Korean war and became a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #28, and the Korean Veterans Association Unit 4 in London He was the past President of Blenheim Minor Hockey, past President of the Blenheim Baseball Association, and was a Former Cub Master and Scout Leader. David retired from Canada Post - Blenheim Office and served for 25 years as School Trustee. He was the past Chairman of the Blenheim School Board as well as past Chairman of the Kent County Board of Education. Family will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday June 25, 2008 from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. and on Thursday, June 26, 2008 from 2: 00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Masonic Lodge Service will be held on Thursday at 7: 00 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #28 will conduct a Memorial Service on Thursday at 7: 30 p.m. for their comrade. Funeral Service to take place at Trinity Anglican Church, Blenheim on Friday, June 27, 2008, at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. David FULLER and Rev. John G. ANDERSON officiating. Donations made in David's memory to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - M.R.I. Fund, Trinity Anglican Church Building Fund, or the charity of one's choice are appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-26 published
SITTER, Lillian▲ Alice▲ (née HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON)
Peacefully and suddenly at her residence at R.R.#2 Thedford on June 25, 2008, Lillian Alice (née HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON) SITTER passed away in her 75th year. Beloved wife of George SITTER for 42 years. Loving mother of Nicholas and Carla SITTER of R.R.#3 Thedford. Cherished grandmother of Cale SITTER. Much▲ loved sister of Marion WARD, Elgin HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, Norman and Trudy HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, Muriel ALEXANDER, Elva and Ayton WALMSELY, Irene and Paul ROGERS, Keith and Marilyn HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, and Melville and Jean HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON. Sadly missed sister-in-law of Conrad and Bonnie SITTER and Dean and Mary Ellen ANDERSON. Predeceased by sister-in-law Phyllis HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON and brother-in-law Harold WARD. Resting▲ at the Gilpin Chapel, 97 Victoria Street, Thedford for visitation on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church in Thedford. Interment at Arkona Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Christine O'REILLY officiating to follow. Memorial donations to the Knox Presbyterian Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences at gilpinfuneralchapel.com.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-28 published
ANDERSON, Jean▲ (WILSON)
Peacefully at Huronview Home, Clinton on Friday, June 27, 2008, Mrs. Jean (WILSON) ANDERSON of R.R.#5, Clinton in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Fred ANDERSON. Loving▼ mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Terry FINK of Stratford, Diane and Tom DYKSTRA of Fordwich, Nancy and Randy VOGT of Schuler, Alberta; David ANDERSON of R.R.#5, Clinton and Mary and Erv HEIMPEL of Stratford. Loved and sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mary CAMPBELL of London and Helen ANDERSON of Stratford. Predeceased by one son-in-law Larry KNIGHT, one sister Mildred McKAY and by two brothers Charles and Robert WILSON. Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd.-Clinton Chapel, 153 High Street, Clinton Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment Clinton Cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-28 published
WILSON, Brian Lindsay
"If you could choose one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humour." At Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, June 26th, 2008, Brian Lindsay WILSON of London in his 65th year. Beloved husband of 41 years to Pat (TIVILUK) WILSON. Dear father of Jeff WILSON and Dana WILSON (Larry). Loved by his 3 grandchildren Celine, Logan and Tyler. Dear son of Mary WILSON and predeceased by his father Daniel WILSON. Also survived by his sisters Chris SCHMALZ (David) and Janette ANDERSON, his brother-in-law George TIVILUK (Beryl) and many other family members. Visitation on Tuesday, July 1st from 2-4 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street (at Wavell), London. Service in the chapel on Wednesday, July 2nd at 11 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the London Health Sciences Foundation. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of London Health Sciences Centre for their care and support.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-29 published
ANDERSON, Evelyn Pearl (née WINTER)
Of Dover Centre passed away peacefully at Riverview Gardens in Chatham on Friday, June 27, 2008 in her 96th year. Loving wife of the late William James ANDERSON (1998.) Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Roy and Betty ANDERSON, Doctor▼ Ralph and Barbara ANDERSON, Ron and Joy ANDERSON and Lee and Lynn HARRIS. Dear grandmother of Randy, Barb, Rick, Brenda, David and Marcy, Carolyn, Loree and John, Noelle and Jeff, Shannon and Corrie, Lindsay and Rob, Tanya and Dave, Courtney and Jason, Lauren and Cale and great-grandmother of Crystal and Adam, Stacy and Tyler, Chantel and Matt, Amanda, Braden, Ashlyn, Anna Joy, Tyrus, Shanessa, Blayne, Kennedy, Burke, Celeste, Keira, Gavin, Dexter and Rennick. Daughter of the late Roy and Pearl WINTER. Sister and sister-in-law of Marion and Bill CHINNICK, Joe and Mabel ANDERSON, Hannah and Sid SIDELL, Nellie and Charles BROOKSBANK, Jennie and Bert WOODROW, Agnus and Clyoe WOODROW, Ken and Alma ANDERSON and Don and Jean ANDERSON. Friends▲ may call at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 30 at 11 a.m. The interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - M.R.I. Campaign, Dover Congregational Church or the charity of your choice may be left at the funeral home. 519.627.3231. E-mail condolences may be sent to eanderson@cavanaghfuneralhome.ca

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-10 published
ROSE, Christie
We would like to thanks out friend and family members for their endless acts of kindness shown to us during this time of sorrow. We appreciate all of the support given to us at the celebration of Christie's life held at Parkside Collegiate Institute on June 28th. We would like to extend a special thank you to Doctor Scott ANDERSON and the Critical Care Trauma Centre staff at L.H.S.C., where the care and compassion is second to none. A particular thank you to Melinda, of the Trillium Gift of Life Network, for her guidance and kindness. Thank you to Principle Paul MacKENZIE, and the teachers and staff of Parkside Collegiate Institute for their support and organization of Christie's celebration. We thank Rev. Roger LANDELL for his kind ministrations. We are forever grateful to Pam and Sarah DASH (Pictures in Motion) for their efforts in preparing a beautiful DVD memoir of Christie's life. We would like to express our gratitude to family friend Gaelene BAIN for her thoughtful words. Special thanks to longtime friend and teammate Kelsie ANNAERT for her heartfelt expressions. Our gratitude also goes out to Jordan JONES, who beautifully performed a song for Christie. Thank you to Al HUGHSON and all the staff of Williams Funeral Home for their experience and tireless efforts. We would like to thank all that have made donations to the Christie Rose Scholarship Fund. Dan, Melanie, Joe and Lauren ROSE We encourage you to live inspired lives.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-14 published
RIVEST, Norbert Cyrille
At Extendicare, Port Stanley on Saturday, July 12th, 2008. Norbert Cyrille RIVEST of West Lorne in his 82nd year. son of the late Alfred and Florina (DESMARAIS.) Loving husband of nearly 55 years of Florence (ROSE.) Dear father of Leonard RIVEST, Karen DEGRAW (Brian) and Donna RIVEST- KRITER. Loving grandpa of Mallory, Marsha, Sonya, Preston, Tiffany and Julie. Brother of Agnes BENETEAU (late Lawrence,) late Laurent (Lucille,) Hedwidge WILKINSON (late Gord,) late Leon (Eylla,) late Paul (Ruth,) Suzanne SEGUIN (Jean Paul), Rosalie GAGNÉ (Ben), Wilfred (Madeleine)(late Carol), Louis (Annette), Elise TUFFIN (Ken), Gerald (Jacqueline), Eleonore ANDERSON (Jack) and Claude (Carol.▼) Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Special thank you to Doctor John HOFHUIS and all staff at Extendicare, Port Stanley for their kind and considerate care over the past three years. Friends may call at the West Lorne Chapel, 202 Main St. on Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers will be offered at 6: 30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Saint Mary's Church, West Lorne. Father Wes GUTOWSKI celebrant. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Padfield Funeral Homes (519 785-0810). Online condolences may be left at www.padfieldfuneralhome.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-17 published
BRISLEY, Kathrine Elizabeth " Kay" (née ANDERSON)
A resident of Chatham, Kay BRISLEY died on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at the Windsor Metropolitan Hospital, at the age of 88. Born in Howard Township to the late Arthur and Ethel (DUDDY) ANDERSON. Beloved wife of the late Gordon 'Gord' BRISLEY (2006.) Loving mother of Bonnie and her husband Brad BROWN of Port Stanley, Bette and her husband Patrick CATTON of Amherstburg, and Janice and her husband Richard LESCHYSHYN of Corunna. Kay will be missed by her grandchildren Heather BROWN and Phil, Kevin BROWN and wife Kerrin, Jessica CATTON and Chad, Ryan CATTON and Karen, Josh LESCHYSHYN, and Warren LESCHYSHYN. She is survived by her siblings Douglas and his wife Shirley ANDERSON, Larry and his wife Glenda ANDERSON, all of Howard Township, Gordon and his wife Joan▼ ANDERSON of Chatham, Miriam SECORD of Merlin, and Dorothy and her husband Raymond BERRY of Detroit, Michigan. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased by her brother William (Bill) and his wife Ruth▼ ANDERSON. Kay Graduated▼ from PGH Nursing in 1942 and was a past president of the PGH Nursing Alumni. Kay and her husband Gord were both charter members of Sprucedale United Church. She was also a past president of the United Church Women, and she most recently became a member of the St. Andrew's Residence Auxiliary. Family will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Friday evening from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. A Funeral Service for Kay will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. from the Funeral Home, with Pastor Pat MILIKEN officiating. Private family interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery. Donations made in Kay's memory to the Foundation of the Chatham Kent Health Alliance- Palliative Care Unit, St. Andrew's Residence, or the Canadian Cancer Society are welcomed and appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-20 published
ANDERSON- OKE, Grace▲ K.
At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury, on Friday, July 18, 2008, Grace K. ANDERSON- OKE of Newbury in her 79th year. Predeceased by her husbands, David J. ANDERSON (1990) and Malcolm OKE (2001.) Dear mother of Lynn ANDERSON and Mike KEATING of Saint Thomas, Ann and Douglas BENNIE of Saint Thomas, Mary and Andre VANDER GULIK of Glencoe and the late Jim ANDERSON (2000.) Dear grandmother of Jennifer and Jim BENNIE, Nicholas and Nathan VANDER GULIK. Also survived by her brother, James M. CHAPLOW (Kathryn.) Dear step-mother of Sheila and John TIERNEY, Paul and Lucille OKE, late Laura and Dan WELCH, Authur OKE. Several step grandchildren also survive. Grace graduated in 1950 from the School of Nursing at the Memorial Hospital in Saint Thomas and enjoyed many years in her profession. She retired from Four Counties Health Services, Newbury as Director of Nursing. She was a Life member of Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital and Four Counties Health Services Auxiliary. Relatives and Friends will be received at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. where the memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 22 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Four Counties Health Services Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-01 published
AIRD, Hugh Cameron, B.A., LL.B.
Cam was born June 21, 1929 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, passed away December 25, 2007 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Anne Elizabeth Roblin BAIRD.
Survived by his wife Esmé M. BAIRD, son David BAIRD of Burlington, Ontario, Esmé's daughters Tania (Jack) ANDERSON of Calgary, Alberta., Marsha (Colin) McGRUER of Saanich, British Columbia, Christine (Rob) HEEMSKERK of Calgary, Alberta., Grandchildren Luke, John, Sarah, Jordan and Kyle and many cousins across Canada and U.S.A. Last but not least, his favourite Aunt E. Alfrieda MacLEAN (102 years) of Victoria, B.C.
Attended St. Georges School in Vancouver, British Columbia and U.B.C. in Vancouver, British Columbia for his Law Degree.
Law Practice - Beaubier and Baird, Vancouver, B.C.
Guaranty Trust - Asst. V.P., Corporate Services, Toronto, Ontario.
The Wyatt Company - Manager Calgary, Alberta.
The Wyatt Company - Consultant, Vancouver, B.C.
He enjoyed many wonderful years on Protection Island, only moving to Nanaimo when bad health threatened. Cam enjoyed many active years in the Masonic Order in Calgary Alberta (Bow River #1) in Vancouver/Richmond British Columbia (Centennial/King George #171) and Nanaimo, British Columbia (Nanaimo Lodge #110) and Scottish Rite (Colville Lodge of Perfection)
Cam dedicated endless hours as a driver, dispatcher and finally Vancouver Island Co-ordinator for the Freemasons' Cancer Car Program.
A date for a Memorial and Celebration of his Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated to The Masonic Community Charities Fund, Cancer Car Program, c/o 3589 Country Club Drive, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 1T8. First Memorial Funeral Services

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-04 published
ANDERSON, Gladys Mary▼ R.N. (née MITCHELL)
Born in London, Ontario and passed peacefully on January 2, 2008 in her 67th year. Gladys, beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" ANDERSON. Loving▲▼ mother of Rob and his wife, Jennifer, and Mike. Devoted grandmother of T.J., James, Megan and Shannon. Dear sister of Heather HOCKIN, and sister-in-law of David, Brian, Penny and Pat. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews and the cherished times at Lake of Bays. Gladys was a competitive curler and not-so-competitive golfer and will be missed by her good Friends at Bayview Country Club and The Ladies' Golf Club. Friends may call on Sunday, January 6, 2008 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation. A special thank you to the nurses and volunteers at Hill House Hospice for their wonderful care. The family asks that donations, in lieu of flowers, be made to Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 4A1.
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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-09 published
He was 'the last of a generation of real publishers' in Canada
A wordsmith who learned the book business in New York, he moved to Toronto in search of independence, writes Sandra MARTIN. 'He wanted to make a difference, and he thought he could do it with information'
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S8
An entrepreneur, a wordsmith and a fiercely independent businessman with a canny eye for real estate, Robert FITZHENRY moved to Canada from the New York publishing world in 1966 and established Fitzhenry and Whiteside. In the 1970s and 1980s, Fitz and Witz was a prominent player in the Canadian book scene, doing about $20-million in annual business, mainly by representing Harper and Row and other major U.S. publishers.
Initially, Mr. FITZHENRY was a distributor who claimed he had no interest in publishing books (known to be one of the more spectacular ways of going broke, especially in the days before wide-scale federal and provincial subsidies). Then, almost without trying, he won a couple of huge contracts to produce elementary-school, social-study materials from the province of British Columbia in the late 1960s. "He wanted to make a difference," said his daughter Sharon FITZHENRY, now president of the company, "and he thought he could do it with information."
So, he began publishing an eclectic list of non-fiction titles, mostly reference works that reflected his own fascination with words and language. F&W's first trade title, which appeared in centennial year, was Public Opinion and Canadian Identity, a statistical analysis of Canadians and their perceptions of Canada. He later published a significant series of reference books, including developing and producing several editions of the Funk and Wagnalls Canadian College Dictionary, the F&W Book of Quotations, The Canadian Thesaurus and Canadian Facts and Dates.
"Sponsoring studies on Canadian English as Bob has done for so many years is a relatively self-effacing activity with modest dividends for a publisher," J.K. (Jack) CHAMBERS, professor of linguistics at the University of Toronto, wrote in the preface to the 2001 edition of the thesaurus. "Neither his profile nor his profit margin makes Bob do it. It goes deeper than that. Bob FITZHENRY is word-struck, and always has been. His feelings are word-shaped. He published these books because he wants to read them. Those of us who are also word-struck are in his debt."
Describing Mr. FITZHENRY as "a decent guy," and "a smart businessman," bookseller Frans DONKER of the Book City chain in Toronto said of his former employer: "He was a quiet guy, definitely not a Jack McClelland, but he had influence. I think a lot of people in this industry owe him a big favour for letting them [as young kids] run divisions or offices in other parts of the country," said Mr. DONKER, himself the beneficiary of Mr. FITZHENRY's laissez-faire management style.
As a publisher, Mr. FITZHENRY "saw opportunities and went after them," said Marty CUTLER, now owner of Fairmount Books, a Markham, Ontario, wholesale and remainder operation, who worked as a sales rep for Fitzhenry and Whiteside more than 30 years ago. "He was generous, supportive, encouraging and fascinating. Here was an incredibly well-read, self-educated man, so it was very interesting to have such a smart guy, and such an interesting guy, mentor me. He was the last of a generation of real publishers and we are very lucky to have had him."
Early Years
Robert (Bob) Irvine FITZHENRY, the only son of Irvine and Margaret (LANE) FITZHENRY, was born in New York in the last year of the First World War. His sister, Ann, was born two years later. Irvine FITZHENRY, who was a travelling clock and watch salesman and repairman, had undiagnosed Huntington's disease (a genetic neurological disorder that affects movement, emotions and mental abilities) and was often mistakenly assumed to be a hopeless drunk. His daughter inherited Huntington's and died in 1961, but his son was spared.
During the Depression, and the most debilitating stages of her husband's illness, Margaret FITZHENRY supported her family by opening a pricey restaurant, Margaret Ann's Tearoom, in New Rochelle, New York Bob was the busboy.
After completing high school in New Rochelle, Mr. FITZHENRY enrolled in the University of Michigan, where he worked on the university paper, The Michigan Daily, and earned money in the summers in Florida as a tutor. He graduated in 1938 with a bachelor's degree in English and became a stringer for United Press International, working out of Columbus, Ohio. He quickly rose to chief of that United Press International branch, but quit after he was forced to witness an execution at the Ohio State Penitentiary.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army and was sent to boot camp at Fort Dix, N.J. After training, he was posted to Newport, R.I., then the enclave of many of America's richest families, serving as a sergeant on a searchlight crew watching the seas and the sky for enemy submarines and aircraft. After Pearl Harbour, he transferred to the U.S. Army Air Forces, trained in Texas as a bomber pilot and was promoted to lieutenant. The Second World War ended before he could be sent overseas.
After he was demobilized, he went to work for Harper and Brothers as a junior salesman in the southeastern United States, travelling by train and later in a car, which he named Hesperus, with trunks of books. In 1949, Mr. FITZHENRY was promoted and transferred to Chicago by his mentor, Cass Canfield (the editor and executive who brought James Thurber and E.B. White to Harper's, and one of the founders of the journal Foreign Affairs). That same year, on January 22, Mr. FITZHENRY married Hilda ANDERSON, who was what would now be called an executive assistant to a financial estate manager on Wall Street. Eventually they had three children: Sharon, Bridget (who died from a heart attack in 1987) and Hollister (Holly.) Mrs. FITZHENRY died on February 8, 2007, at the age of 91.
Mr. FITZHENRY rose to the position of vice-president of sales for Harper and Row (the company that was formed in 1962 after the merger of Harper and Brothers and Row, Peterson and Co.), but after nearly 20 years with Harper, he "was tired of working for somebody else," Sharon FITZHENRY said. He toyed with the idea of moving to Australia or buying a little newspaper in Rhode Island, but eventually settled on Canada.
A consummate animal lover, Mr. FITZHENRY wanted to bring the family pets, which included the requisite cats and dogs, a pony and a burro named Mahalia along with his household goods. Apparently, he was stopped by Canada Customs and Immigration and sent a message back to his wife in New York saying, "I can't get my ass across the border."
Fitzhenry and Whiteside
He set up Fitzhenry and Whiteside with Cecil WHITESIDE (vice-president, sales for the Musson Book Co.) in Scarborough, now part of greater Toronto. The two men knew each other because Mr. WHITESIDE had been buying Harper books from Mr. FITZHENRY for years. In the new company, which was founded on April Fool's Day, 1966, Mr. FITZHENRY managed the sales, marketing and finance (that included representing the huge Harper and Row account in Canada) while Mr. WHITESIDE was in charge of servicing orders.
From 1970 to 1974, Peter CRABTREE, now president of Crabtree Publishing, helped build a school textbook division for Fitzhenry and Whiteside. " This was new territory for 'Fitz,' Mr. CRABTREE said in an e-mail message, "because his company was centred around selling to bookstores and libraries." Nevertheless, "he threw himself into the challenge with vigour, enthusiasm, and humour" and "we spent many happy hours recalling our misadventures with departments of education across Canada, as we competed with Canada's publishing community for school adoptions."
Mr. DONKER began working for Mr. FITZHENRY as a sales rep in eastern Canada in 1971. Two years later, Mr. FITZHENRY "threw him the ball to set up a remainder division" called Beaver Books. Mr. DONKER, who was in his mid-20s and had only been in Canada (from his native Holland) for four years, is still grateful for the opportunity. "Fitz did that to many a young snip-snapper," said Mr. DONKER, "and he would seldom interfere." Every two weeks or so, they would discuss sales and "progress" but essentially Mr. DONKER was on his own "to run the division and make mistakes and learn on the job" - work experience that Mr. DONKER took with him when he founded Book City in 1976.
"You could call him eccentric," said Mr. DONKER, remembering that Mr. FITZHENRY still sent handwritten letters to authors and booksellers in the 1970s and that he once published a book on the history of the Holstein cow. The title caused great hilarity in the trade, according to Mr. DONKER, but it ended up selling more than 10,000 copies.
Sharon FITZHENRY, who was a children's librarian in Indiana, came to Toronto to work with her father in 1971, about the time her marriage broke up. She described her father as "a damn tough boss," who was "always in charge." Before starting work at F&W, Ms. FITZHENRY, who had been a heavy smoker, had been nicotine-free for two years - "Within two months I was smoking again," she said. But that was fine with her because, as she admitted, "I'm nuts about the man."
In the mid-1990s, she succeeded him as president of F&W and has since expanded the publishing program, especially in the area of children's books, with the acquisition of Stoddard Kids in 2002 and Red Deer Press in 2005.
Mr. FITZHENRY had a sharp eye for the bottom line and he tended to consider authors and freelance editors mere suppliers instead of delicate artistes in need of financial and editorial nurturing. He was also stubborn. After signing a contract with John Robert Colombo in 1973 to produce Colombo's Canadian Quotations and receiving two-thirds of the manuscript, Mr. FITZHENRY decided the book would sell better with a new title: The Fitzhenry and Whiteside Book of Canadian Quotations. An "aghast" Mr. Colombo demurred at a very chilly lunch, but Mr. FITZHENRY, who appeared to have a momentary hearing loss, was intransigent. Mr. Colombo took his book away and saw it published with great success in 1974 by Hurtig Publishers in Edmonton.
In the late 1980s, mergers and acquisitions were rocking the publishing industry. About the time that Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. acquired Harper and Row in the U.S. in 1987 and William Collins and Sons in 1990 to form HarperCollins, there was a move to establish a Canadian company called Harper, Fitzhenry and Collins. The plan was to run it out of F&W's 7,000-square-metre warehouse and office facility in Markham, which had turned into an astute real-estate purchase on Mr. FITZHENRY's part. The new company would amalgamate the Canadian agency business of both Harper and Collins and establish a Canadian-owned publishing arm called Fitzhenry that would be eligible for government book-publishing programs. The problem, according to an industry expert, was that Mr. FITZHENRY wanted to run the whole show and wasn't willing to answer to either an American or a British superior. Giving up his independence after 20 years of being his own boss was a cost he wasn't willing to consider, no matter the compensations. Consequently, the deal fell through, HarperCollins was formed in Canada and Mr. FITZHENRY lost the lucrative Harper and Row agency business that had been a very significant part of his bottom line for more than 20 years.
Final Days
Mr. FITZHENRY had a stroke in 1995 that left him paralyzed on his right side and suffering from aphasia. Showing enormous grit, he relearned some communication skills. Mr. Cutler remembers visiting him with Mr. DONKER. "We had to initiate the conversation and keep it going, but he could still listen and communicate with his eyes," Mr. Cutler said with admiration.
Another stroke, five years later, left Mr. FITZHENRY unable to swallow and drastically diminished his ability to communicate. After 2000, he was bedridden and nurtured by a feeding tube. With enormous help from his family, he was able to live in his own home, where he eventually died in his sleep.
Robert Irvine FITZHENRY was born in New York on April 10, 1918. He died in Toronto last Thursday. He was 89 and had suffered two severe strokes. Predeceased by his wife, Hilda, and his daughter Bridget, he is survived by daughters Sharon and Hollister, three grandchildren and extended family. A private family funeral will be followed by a memorial service at a later date.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-02 published
ANDERSON, William▲
Suddenly on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the age of 51. Beloved husband of Debbie GUYADER, loving father of Trevor, Mitchell and Katie. Dear son of Betty and the late Ray ANDERSON. Bill will be sadly missed by his siblings Diane WRAY (Brian,) Doug ANDERSON (Pat), Donna CORRIGAN (John), Wendy ANDERSON, Bob ANDERSON (Tricia) and his sister-in-law Kalene MORGAN and his many nieces and nephews. Bill was a dedicated husband, father, son, brother and uncle who loved his family, rugby, traveling and the farm. Bill was an active member of the Kingston Road United Church and the East End Refugee Committee. He had a long and distinguished career in the banking industry. Friends will be received at the Sherrin Funeral Home, 873 Kingston Rd., Toronto 416 698-2861 on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bill can be made to the East End Refugee Committee, care of Kingston Road United Church.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-08 published
ANDERSON, Anne Ellen (née REESON)
Born in Toronto on August 30th, 1913, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at the Kingsway Retirement Residence in Etobicoke after a short illness. Beloved mother of Wendy and Buffy, dear mother-in-law to Peter, and much cherished by grandchildren Lyn, Lissa, Jay, Alex, and Wendy, and nine great-grandchildren. Married▲ (July▲ 1938) to William Liddle ANDERSON until his sudden passing on August 29th, 1956, Anne had a long and fulfilling career working with the Toronto Dominion Bank and will be remembered for her generosity and exquisite needlework. Relatives will gather on Saturday, February 9th for her interment in the family plot at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. If desired, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-14 published
ANDERSON, Helen▲▼ Roberta▲▼ (née PARKER)
peacefully in her sleep at home on February 13, 2008 at the age of 90. Helen will be sadly missed by her husband of 65 years, John Burns (Andy▲) ANDERSON, her children John (Marilyn,) Jane, Marcie (Mike HODGINS) and Gord (Debbie,) her grandchildren Ashley, Ian, Burns, Steve, Paul and Jennifer. The family thanks her caregivers, especially Elis, who provided wonderful care. A memorial get-together will be held at the ANDERSON Home on Saturday, March 8, from 2-4 p.m.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-14 published
PLOWDEN, Randoph Neville
Passed away February 12th, 2008 in Mississauga. Husband of Doreen Barbara. Father of Anthony, Douglas, Margot (PLOWDEN) ANDERSON, Nickolus. Father-in-Law of Anthony ANDERSON and Grandfather of Chantelle ANDERSON. Brother▲ of Herman Ellis (deceased) and Ruby Manners of Trinidad and Tobago. Ex-employee of The Ottawa Journal. Funeral of the late Randolph Neville PLOWDEN took place in Mississauga.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-16 published
ANDERSON, Norton James▼
Major Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, World War 2.
Mr. ANDERSON of Port Daniel West, Québec was born in Selkirk, Manitoba, December 2, 1916. He died February 10, 2008 at the Hôpital de Chandler, Québec. Educated in Selkirk schools and Wesley College, University of Manitoba. Survived by his wife of 67 and 1/2 years Lucy Ethel JOHNSTONE and his children Kilby Anderson MacPHERSON and Bryn ANDERSON, of Toronto and Norton ANDERSON Jr., of British Columbia Also his grandchildren Bryn MacPHERSON- WHITE/WHYTE (Andrew), W. James MacPHERSON (Catherine), in the Middle East, and Kristin-Ann MacPHERSON; and his great-grandchildren, Signy, Arabella and Keiller WHITE/WHYTE, of Toronto and his sister-in-law Alice VERMETTE, Ottawa and his nephew Nelson VERMETTE (Sylvie,) Vancouver. Mr. ANDERSON served overseas in World War 2 with the Camerons of Winnipeg, returning to Canada, and in 1944 was appointed Chief Public Relations Officer, the Canadian Army, at Army Headquarters, Ottawa. He was seconded by the Wartime Information Board to be in charge of the Press Corps that accompanied Prime Minister Mackenzie King to San Francisco for the Founding Meeting of the United Nations. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Cremation with no funeral at the request of Mr. ANDERSON. Arrangements entrusted to Salon Funéraires, J.F. Fortin and Fils.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-29 published
ANDERSON, Connie
Passed away suddenly, on Monday, February 25, 2008 at her home at the age of 56. Fondly remembered by her siblings Bart, Bill, Tom, Jim and Nancy. Sadly missed by her adored cat Bebe. Connie was an avid sailer. Cremation. Arrangements entrusted to Turner and Porter 'Peel' Chapel. 905.279.7663. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-29 published
ANDERSON, Nancy Joan▲ (née HARRIS)
(June 28, 1930-February 22, 2008)
Nancy grew up on her grandfather's farm on Slocan Lake, attended University of British Columbia, and became one of British Columbia's best naturalists. She knew and loved the province, especially the alpine meadows in the Kootenays. She was a member of the Vancouver Natural History Society, the British Columbia Naturalists, and was the Kootenay member on the Wildlife Habitat Conservation Fund. She helped establish the province's ecological reserves, and worked particularly to save wetlands. She co-authored "Nature West Coast". For the last 30 years she lived with her husband John on the family farm at New Denver, British Columbia, and was active in many community affairs. She was respected and loved by all. A memorial service will be held in New Denver in the spring or early summer. Donations: Slocan Community Health Centre or British Columbia Alzheimer's Society.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-07 published
CHALMERS, Donavon▲ Miller▲
Peacefully at Summit Place Nursing Home in Owen Sound on Wednesday March 5, 2008. In his 88th year, Donavon Miller CHALMERS the loving husband of P. Jill CHALMERS (STINTON.) Loving father of Stephen and his wife Judy of Owen Sound, Margo BLANCHE and her husband Peter NEUWELT, of Barrie and Lesley and her partner Colleen ANDERSON of Toronto. Proud grandfather of Mark BAZANT and his wife Angie▲ of Australia, Michael BAZANT and his partner Genvieve of Ottawa. Great-grandfather of Liam. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents David and his late wife Eva (née REAGH) and by his sisters Vivien McMINN, Vera VALLANCE and by his brother Dave. Friends may call at Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home in Owen Sound (519) 376-2326 on Saturday March 8, 2008 from 3: 00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday evening at 5: 00 p.m. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6 Owen Sound are requested to attend a memorial service at the funeral home on Saturday March 8 afternoon at 2: 45 p.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. Ralph SCHMIDT officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-12 published
ANDERSON, Michael▼
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael announce his passing away on March 9th, 2008. Michael fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last 3 years. Michael is survived by his life-long partner Fred DUTKA, his sister Maureen, his brother John and his nephew Michael. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 12 noon with a service in the chapel at 1 p.m. The family would appreciate flowers or, if desired, a donation to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-25 published
ANDERSON, Ruth▲ Irene, R.N.
On Sunday 23rd, March 2008 at Saint Michael's Hospital, after a brief illness. Ruth Irene ANDERSON, in her 83rd year, daughter of the late Andrew and Rene. Dear sister of John and his wife Mardi, Margaret and her husband Alec MASTERS, and the late Mary. Beloved aunt of Howard and Carolyn (RYDER) of Calgary, Mimi and Wolfgang HOFMANN of Kingston, David MASTERS, Ted and Peggy MASTERS. Fondly remembered by Friends, cousins, and her great nieces and nephews: Bronwyn and Duncan ANDERSON of Calgary, Stephanie, Matthew and Jayson MASTERS. Ruth was a graduate in 1947 of the nursing program at Toronto East General Hospital and subsequently earned the diploma in Public Health. She was very active in her career in Public Health Nursing in the inner city, which was followed by rehabilitation work at Hillcrest Hospital. Service in the Chapel at Pinehills Cemetery, 625 Birchmount Rd. north of St. Clair Ave. East on Thursday, March 27 at 1: 30 p.m.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-26 published
ANDERSON, G. Bradley
At Saint Michael's Hospital, Toronto, after a short illness, on March 27, 2008. Beloved husband and best friend of Pat (née FOSTER,) loved brother of the late Elaine MERCER, lovingly remembered by nephew Doctor Gordon MERCER (Kathy) children Laura and Brianne, Port Perry; nieces Denise MERCER (Andre) children Julie and Christophe, Beaulieu, France; Michele WALLACE (Peter), brother-in-law Dalton MERCER (Pat,) Georgina; and uncle Donald BRADLEY, Toronto. Fondly remembered by the Shogren families: Mel and Judy (FOSTER) Cranbrook, British Columbia; Kevin (Tina) children Courtney and Chelsea, Kingston; Derek (Lynn) daughter Brooke, North Bay. Active member of the Young Men's Christian Association for 55 years. Memorial service will be held in the chapel of the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue, on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3 o'clock with visiting from 2 o'clock. Donations in memory of Brad to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-06 published
DE WEVER, Helen▲ Neil (née WALTON)
Helen Neil DE WEVER, age 81, of Stratford passed away peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital on Sunday May 4, 2008.
Born in Toronto, daughter of the late William WALTON and the former Helena ANDERSON. Helen▲ earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Toronto and attended the Shaw Business School. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and was a lifelong member of the Women's Missionary Society.
Beloved wife of Noël DE WEVER. Loving▲ mother of Robert DE WEVER and wife Marian, Ruth TEENINGA and husband Pete, John DE WEVER and wife Frances. Cherished grandmother of Emma, Maklane, Tina and husband James, Anna, Pieter, Luke, Grace, Jesse and Jordan. Also survived by sisters Mary HILL and husband Ron, Elizabeth KIDNEW and husband Al, brother-in-law Bill MURPHY, many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by sons David (1999), Paul (1990) and sister Margaret Friends and relatives may call at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, on Wednesday, May 7th from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Stratford,▲ on Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev. Terry HASTINGS will officiate. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church or the Women's Missionary Society through the funeral home. wgyoungfuneralhome

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-12 published
ANDERSON, Doctor▲ Joe, G.D., M.D., (F.R.C.P.C)
(October 27, 1937-May 9, 2008)
After a courageous battle with cancer, Joe died peacefully at home surrounded by loving wife of 44 years, Nancy (née ROBSON,) his devoted daughter Jane, and Friends. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Phyllis ANDERSON and H.H.P. (Andy) ANDERSON, pharmacists for 40 years on Millwood Road, Leaside, and younger brother Gerald. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and Friends. Joe graduated 1962, Medicine, U. of Toronto, and trained at several Toronto Hospitals, U. of Chicago, and Saint Mark's Hospital, London, United Kingdom Doctor▲ ANDERSON was on staff at Saint_Joseph's Health Centre, the Queensway, from 1970 to 2006, during which time he spent ten years as Chief of Gastroenterology in the renowned Gastroenterology Unit, and served ten years as Chief of Medicine. He devoted his career to his many grateful patients, his colleagues and the many students he met and taught. He loved his job. In his junior years, Joe was a great tennis player, winning the U. of T. singles and doubles championships for 6 years. He was an avid baseball fan and with Jane attended Blue Jays games in Toronto and made many baseball treks to stadiums all over the States. Joe also loved travelling to big cities, especially when the American College of Gastroenterology or the American Gastroenterological Association were holding meetings. He loved reading, especially history, military history, philosophy and any book with ideas. Superb care was given by his friend and colleague, Doctor Murray DAVIDSON, oncologist, and palliative care friend and colleague, Dr. Krista JENEY, as well as Rosa GIULIANI, R.N., Comcare Health Services, Toronto, and Toronto Community Care Access Centre, coordinated by Lisa ABBATANGELO. Cremation will be followed by visitation, Wednesday May 13, 2008 at Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Doctor ANDERSON's life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Adopt-a-Journal Programme, H.H. Mu Eastern Library, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C6 (416-586-5718 ext. 2), fe.library@rom.on.ca.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-26 published
ANDERSON, Dorothy (née MOONEY)
Passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon May 23rd, 2008 surrounded by her daughter, son and loving sister. Beloved widow of Frank (2003) and loving Mother of Karen ANDERSON and Mark ANDERSON and his wife Susan ANDERSON. Proud and doting 'Nana' to her grandchildren Monica and Alana ANDERSON. Lovingly▲ remembered by her sister and best friend Ethel PIERCE, Ethel's grandchildren Ryan, Kristin, Allison and Anna, by her son Neil and his wife Susan and her daughter Laura PIERCE and her husband Stephen ZARUBY. She will be deeply missed by her sister-in-law Sue ANDERSON and her brother-in-law Alan ANDERSON and their sons Niall and Michael. She'll be fondly remembered by her long time friend Geraldine WALSH. Dorothy was a feisty and unselfish person that lived life to the fullest and will stay in our hearts and minds forever. Should family and Friends so desire, donations to a charity of your choice in Dorothy's memory would be much appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Marshall Funeral Home, Richmond Hill, Ontario.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-14 published
ANDERSON, Walter Robert,▲ P.Eng., B.Sc., B.A., M.B.A.
Peacefully at the Carpenter Hospice, Burlington, on Thursday, June 12, 2008. Walter ANDERSON of Burlington in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Mary for 57 years. Loving father of Robert of Hamilton, Ian and his wife Ruth of Scarborough, Neil and his wife Deborah of Mississauga, and the late Heather. Grandad of George, Andrew and Jonathon. Brother of the late Agnes, Marion and Thomas. Walter graduated from Queens University with a Chemical Engineering degree and worked at Dupont Canada until his retirement. During his employment he attended school part time and earned his B.A. from Queens University and then his M.B.A. from Concordia University. Walter was a Past Commander of Hamilton Canadian Power Squadron, an active member of Burlington Rose Awards Committee, Master Gardner, and enjoyed curling at the Burlington Golf and Country Club. Memorial Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall) Burlington (905-632-3333) on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-18 published
McCORDIC, William▼ J.▼ (1916-2008)
Died peacefully in hospital in Orillia, Ontario, on June 15, 2008 at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his daughter Doctor Frances McCORDIC and by his son W. David McCORDIC (Terry.▼) He was predeceased by his son Phillip Campbell McCORDIC. Their▼ mother, Dorothy Margaret IRVINE, passed away in 2004. Bill had four grandchildren, Phillip (Shereen), Julia (who predeceased him), Maria and Robert. Joan McCORDIC and her children, Sheila MASSÉ (Xavier▼) and Stephen ANDERSON (Maggie,▼) enjoyed many happy times with Bill at Quail Valley in Toronto, at Port Franks, Ontario and in France. Bill was an educator. His first position was as an elementary teacher conducting classes for mostly native children in a railway car in the northern Ontario mining village of Missanabie. He was a teacher in East York, an inspector of public schools in Essex County, the Business Administrator for the East York School Board and for many years was the first Director of Education for the Metropolitan Toronto School Board. After retirement in the 1970s he was the Executive Director for the Ontario Association of Education Administration Officials. He was the proud namesake for the William J. McCordic School, a school for developmentally handicapped children, at 45 Balfour Avenue, Toronto. A funeral service will be held at Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Durham Road 23 Osborne Street, Beaverton Ontario at 11: 00 a.m. on Saturday June 21, 2008. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mangan Funeral Home in Beaverton, Ontario (705-426-5777). In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bill's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Lakeview Manor Home for the Aged, Beaverton, would be appreciated.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-20 published
McCORDIC, William▲ J.▲ (1916-2008)
Died peacefully in hospital in Orillia, Ontario, on June 15, 2008 at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his daughter Doctor Frances McCORDIC and by his son W. David McCORDIC (Terry.▲) He was predeceased by his son Phillip Campbell McCORDIC. Their▲ mother, Dorothy Margaret IRVINE, passed away in 2004. Bill had four grandchildren, Phillip (Shereen), Julia (who predeceased him), Maria and Robert. Joan McCORDIC and her children, Sheila MASSÉ (Xavier▲) and Stephen ANDERSON (Maggie,▲) enjoyed many happy times with Bill at Quail Valley in Toronto, at Port Franks, Ontario and in France. Bill was an educator. His first position was as an elementary teacher conducting classes for mostly native children in a railway car in the northern Ontario mining village of Missanabie. He was a teacher in East York, an inspector of public schools in Essex County, the Business Administrator for the East York School Board and for many years was the first Director of Education for the Metropolitan Toronto School Board. After retirement in the 1970s he was the Executive Director for the Ontario Association of Education Administration Officials. He was the proud namesake for the William J. McCordic School, a school for developmentally handicapped children, at 45 Balfour Avenue, Toronto. A funeral service will be held at Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Durham Road 23 Osborne Street, Beaverton, Ontario at 11: 00 a.m. on Saturday June 21, 2008. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mangan Funeral Home in Beaverton, Ontario (705-426-5777). In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bill's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Lakeview Manor Home for the Aged, Beaverton, would be appreciated.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-27 published
ANDERSON, Ian Sutherland (1943-2008)
Ian Sutherland ANDERSON left us unexpectedly after running his last race in Kananaskis on June 21st, 2008. Much loved and dearly missed by his wife, Gillian, his beloved children James (Rachael) of Melbourne, Australia and Victoria (Matthew) of Calgary, and proud papa to his precious grandchildren, Vanessa, Eric and Cassidy. Born in Winnipeg, Ian graduated in 1967 from Queen's University in Mechanical Engineering. On award of an Athlone scholarship, he completed a Master's at University of Birmingham and worked at Rolls Royce in Derby, England where he met Gillian. A P.Eng., Ian worked with Imperial Oil throughout Canada, eventually adopting Calgary as his home. While at Dome and Amoco, he achieved his MBA at University of Calgary and ventured into Electronic Data Interchange under his own business banner, providing his clients with a unique vision by blending practical applications of Information Technology directly with the bottom line. Ian was active in the business community, especially the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and the United States Gas Industry Standards Board. He devoted countless hours to establishing the bilingual education program in his community and to refereeing minor hockey. Always an active individual, he participated in a wide range of sports. Ian's gentlemanly manner, his integrity, enthusiasm, positive nature and joyful smile will always inspire his family and Friends. Ian leaves his sister, Jocelyn GREEN (Roger) and his brother, Jamie (Patsy) and their families. His parents, Donald and Margaret ANDERSON, predeceased him. On June 27, Ian's life was celebrated at Christ Church in Calgary. Floral tributes gratefully declined in lieu of memorials honoring Ian's concern for less privileged Calgary citizens through United Way, 600 - 1202 Centre Street S.E., Calgary T2G 5A5 or Hostelling International - Pacific Mtn Region, P.O. Box 32045, Bankview RPO, Calgary T2T 5X6 (tel: C. Lowery 403 283 7064) or a charity of the donor 's choice.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-12 published
CIRULS, Laura Helena
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the age of 49 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of George and the Late Baiba CIRULS. Loving sister of Renata (Rick) ANDERSON of Bowmanville. Adored aunt of Sean, Harrison, Jack and Kristen. She will be lovingly remembered by the Groskaufmanis aunts, uncles and cousins in Canada, the U.S. and Latvia, as well as Jackie Murphy, John Bingham and many Friends. A graduate of the Fine Arts Programme at York University, Laura also completed the independent Studio Programme at the Toronto School of Arts in 2003. Her employment as a graphic artist took Laura all over the world, inlcuding five years' work in Bermuda with Saatchi and Saatchi, and ten years with the United Church of Canada, prior to becoming a freelance artist in 2002. Laura also spent time in the Czech Republic teaching English as a second language. She maintained a love for amateur figure skating and music. Friends will be received at the York Visitation Chapel and Reception Centre 160 Beecroft Road (north of Sheppard Ave. 1st street west of Yonge St.) Toronto, 416-221-3404 on Saturday, July 26th at 1 o'clock. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 o'clock. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Laura Ciruls Fund at the Ontario Arts Foundation or to a charity of choice.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-26 published
CHILDS, Philip Harry Routley
Philip Harry Routley CHILDS died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Kingston General Hospital on July 24, at the age of 83. Born in Yeovil, Somerset from a long line of west-countrymen, he found himself at 14 on the south coast of England in 1940 with a vintage Ross rifle to fend off the Germans. Between 17 and 19, better equipped, he saw action as a subaltern with 141 Royal Armoured Corps, (the Buffs) in North West Europe. Retrained for Japan, in August 1945 he was redirected to the Middle East and seconded to the Arab Legion, a posting which gave him a life-long affection for the Arab people, particularly the Bedouin. With life in postwar England holding little attraction, he emigrated to Canada and by mid 1948 received his third commission, as an officer of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, leading him in the following years to locations as diverse as Staff College, Vietnam with the International Control Commission, the United States and Ghana. On retirement in the mid 1970s he became a law student, exchanging a crew cut for longer hair and a beard and acquiring new Friends only slightly older and cooler than his children. A small town law practice in Kemptville preceded a further career founding the legal division of the Auditor General's Office of Canada. A final retirement opened a very happy period on Sand Lake welcoming birds, beasts, Friends and family. Beyond his life long knack for finding himself in the world's hot spots, Philip was a loving husband and father, a genial host and bon vivant, an enthusiastic traveler, an avid reader, a mechanical wizard, and an accomplished woodworker; capable of fixing a washing machine while debating world history or quoting obscure poets, practical in small things and unbendably principled and idealistic in larger ones. He believed very strongly in justice and was convinced that finding truth was the surest route to achieve it. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Eileen, his children Peter (Maureen McEVOY,) Andrew (Pauline ANDERSON,) Caroline▲ (Babis MAGOULAS) and Michael (Danielle ST- VINCENT,) his 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A remembrance and celebration of his life, followed by a reception, will be held at Sand Lake: 130 Powell Bay Road, Elgin, Ontario, at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 16. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-26 published
MANGOS, James Demetre
Died on Wednesday July 23, 2008 at Humber River Regional Hospital. James▲ is survived by his loving partner Deborah (D.J.) ANDERSON his father Peter MANGOS; his brothers Nick and Steve MANGOS. A private memorial service will be held on a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humber River Regional Hospital Foundation, 200 Church St. Weston, Ontario M9N 1N8. (Please note on cheque "In memory of James MANGOS.")

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-26 published
He was trying to sober up. He never got the chance
By Erin ANDERSSEN, Page F8
'I'm home!" - that was how Mitchell ANDERSON liked to announce his arrival on the many late nights he staggered into the overnight shelter at the Shepherds Of Good Hope in Ottawa, looking for a place to sleep off a drinking binge. He had a regular panhandling spot outside Elgin Street where, his Friends say, his smiling compliments to passing woman helped him raise change for a bottle of sherry faster than just about anyone else. Drunk, he couldn't walk away from a fight; his face carried the scars of angry fists. But sober, he'd offer up his last cigarette if asked.
They told some of these stories this week at his funeral, held in a crowded chapel at the Shepherds, attended by staff who knew Mr. ANDERSON, his family and his Friends from the street. They spoke, in particular, to his teenaged daughter, Christine, hunched over in tears in the second row, who had just been growing close to her father again. They know who she is, because Mr. ANDERSON talked about her all the time. She was the reason he stopped wandering and returned to Ottawa. Why, at 38, he wanted to deal with his alcohol addiction and go straight.
"He was really trying to kick it," says Ryan CURRAN, a frontline worker at the shelter. "I honestly believed he was one of the guys who was going to sober up."
He never got the chance.
Close to midnight on July 13, he was struck by a red Mazda sports car while he was crossing Sussex Drive, several blocks from the shelter. He died in hospital two days later, kept on life support so his mother and brother, travelling from his hometown of Kenora, Ontario, could say good-bye.
The driver, believed to be in his late twenties or early thirties, didn't stop. Neither he nor his blonde female passenger has come forward. As of Thursday, police had narrowed their investigation to a handful of possible cars.
His Friends worry that his life is seen to matter less because he spent it on the streets and his story is too much of a cliché to draw the sympathy it deserves. Abandoned by his father, raised by a mother who tried her best with limited resources, he struggled in school, left home at 18, started drinking and couldn't stop. He travelled from city to city, carrying everything he owned in a bag. He drank cheap wine if he had the money, and rubbing alcohol if he didn't. He went to jail repeatedly, mostly for minor offences - disturbing the peace, failing to pay fines - but after sobering up behind bars, he inevitably began the cycle again when he fell back into the streets.
Lately, those streets, he told his older brother, Dave, were getting meaner and, as he was getting older, his body was less able to handle a night passed out in a park. He spoke more often lately about getting away from them for good.
But where was he to go, shelter staff wonder, to solve all his problems? They could take him in for a night or two, put him on a waiting list for treatment. But those solutions aren't enough, or they happen too slowly. As Paul SOUCIE, executive director at the Shepherds, points out in frustration, they can't send alcoholics or addicts, many of whom suffer from mental illness, into supportive housing - they're not able break the habit on their own. The city's detox unit is almost always full, and by the time there's a bed, Mr. SOUCIE says, the person waiting for it has been lost once more to the streets.
Over and over, the shelter staff see men and women like Mitchell ANDERSON, seeking a cure for their disease, and they have to tell them: "There's nowhere for you to go."
For the last three years, he stayed in Ottawa, to be near his daughter, who lives in an apartment in Vanier, a neighbourhood close to downtown, with her mother, Fatima DACOSTA. She and Mr. ANDERSON had lived together when Christine was young, then split up. But as long as he was sober, Ms. DACOSTA didn't turn him away when he showed up at the door. "He was trying," she said at the funeral, "to make amends."
He didn't need to be reminded to hide his addiction from Christine: He could be a rough, sloppy drunk, and he never wanted her to see that. Whenever he planned to visit, he went cold turkey, his Friends say, even if they had a bottle to share.
One afternoon, Mr. ANDERSON's daughter bumped into him on the street, called his name, and he was too drunk to recognize her. "He came and he was in tears," Mr. CURRAN recalls. "After that, he was sober for a couple of days, and then he would slip." He kept trying. "I can't be a true father," he'd say sadly. "I have too many problems."
Mr. ANDERSON spent his last afternoon with Christine. That night, Mr. CURRAN suspects he was making his way back to the shelter. It was his practice to show up early in the morning, though not always in good spirits. "You wouldn't want to approach him then," says Mr. CURRAN. " Most average citizens would walk away." But he'd sleep it off, and, later, they might catch up over a sandwich. They weren't so different, Mr. CURRAN observes: They each had a daughter and wanted to be the best fathers possible.
At his funeral, when Friends rose to speak, Wayne BOUCHER described how he met Mr. ANDERSON when they were both living on the streets of Toronto in 1995. In Ottawa, they often drank together.
"He was never a lost soul," Mr. BOUCHER said, standing at the foot of his friend's coffin. "He always knew the direction he wanted to go. Unfortunately, we all got our addictions."
Erin ANDERSSEN is a senior feature writer for The Globe and Mail. This is one of a series on individuals and families across Canada who are dealing with mental-health issues.

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ANDERSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-12 published
ANDERSON, Michael▲
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael announce his passing away on March 9th, 2008. Michael fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last 3 years. Michael is survived by his life-long partner Fred DUTKA, his sister Maureen, his brother John and his nephew Michael. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 12 noon with a service in the chapel at 1 p.m. The family would appreciate flowers or, if desired, a donation to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com

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