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DENNISON 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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DENNISON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-11 published
WHITE/WHYTE, Robert Jasper
At his home in Waterdown in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Patricia (YAKE) WHITE/WHYTE and father of Michael WHITE/WHYTE and his wife Myoung-Hee KIM of Vancouver, Matthew WHITE/WHYTE of Toronto and Jessica WHITE/WHYTE of Seattle. son of Helen ALLES of Mount Forest and the late Jasper WHITE/WHYTE and brother of Doreen LOVE of Mount Forest, Adele and Bill DENNISON of Kitchener and Don and Cathy WHITE/WHYTE of Holstein. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Harold LOVE. Robert had retired from the Lakeview Generating Station a year and a half ago after working for Ontario Hydro for 42 years. Friends may call at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Friday, March 14 for visitation from 1: 00 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 3: 00 p.m. Following cremation, interment in Holstein Cemetery. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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DENOBLE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-03-14 published
PEER, Margaret “Marg” Roberta (THOMAS)
Of Wiarton peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Thursday, March 13th, 2008. The former Margaret Roberta THOMAS in her 92nd year. Loving mother of Murray (Irene), of Owen Sound Keith (Sharon,) of R.R.#3 Owen Sound; Doreen (Bob McLUHAN,) of North Bay; and Norma (Joseph DENOBLE,) of Kitchener. Cherished grandmother of Mary Lou HILLS, Ian PEER, Michele MENG, Dwight PEER, Leanne McALLISTER, Nancy LALANI, Keith PEER Jr., Shawn McLUHAN, Jeffrey McLUHAN, Paul McLUHAN, Heidi McARTHUR, Melissa DENOBLE and Nicole DENOBLE. Great-grandmother of 22; and great-great-grandmother of 2. Devoted sister to Les THOMAS, of Wiarton. Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Joanne and Audrey; and her many nieces and nephews. Marg is predeceased by her husband Norman; four brothers; four sisters; and a great-grandchild, Adam. She will always be remembered for her quilting and knitting skills, and especially for her biscuits, butter tarts and home-made bread. Marg was a long time member of Bide-A-Wee, Saint_John's United Church United Church Women, and the Limpert Lodge Seniors' Club. Family invite Friends to call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Friday, March 14, 2008 from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A service to celebrate Marg's life will be conducted from Saint_John's United Church, Wiarton on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Ed LAKSMANIS officiating. Interment in Eastnor Cemetery. Donations to Saint_John's United Church, Pike Bay United Church, or the Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation would be appreciated. In living memory of Marg a Flowering Crabapple tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

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DENOMME o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-28 published
SINUKOFF, Howard
On Wednesday February 27, 2008 at Toronto Western Hospital. Howard SINUKOFF, beloved fiance of Francine DENOMME. Loving father of Michael, Dustin, and Joanna. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Shayndelynne and David ZELDIN. Devoted son of Ray and the late Ralph SINUKOFF. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. W. (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Thursday February 28th at 11: 30 a.m. Interment Adath Israel section of Pardes Sholom Cemetery. Shiva 33 Elmhurst Ave. #2405. Memorial donations may be made to the Howard SINUKOFF Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto M6A 2C3 416-780-0324 www.benjamins.ca.

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DENOON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-20 published
FLETCHER, Frances▼ Claire▼ (née BOYCE)
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at South Huron Hospital,▼ Exeter,▼ Friday▼ February 15, 2008, Frances Claire (BOYCE) FLETCHER, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Burlington and Edmonton, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Homer Lightbody FLETCHER (1983.) Dear sister and sister-in-law of Elsinore DIGGORY of Kitchener and her late husband Doctor Thomas DIGGORY and Florence OGDEN of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert "Bob" and Beth FLETCHER of Edmonton, Col. John FLETCHER and his wife Rita▼ GUTHRIE of Calgary, Frances-Jane FLETCHER and her husband Don DENOON of London. Loving grandmother of Cameron FLETCHER and partner Lisa SCHINDEL, Janet▼ and Peter GUTHRIE, Katherine FLETCHER, Keith FLETCHER and Jessica FLETCHER, Alexsis and Jodie WELCH, Scott▼ and Melissa DENOON, Shannon and Jan KULHAY and great-grandmother of Annika GUTHRIE, Sharen▼ Ann▼ FLETCHER, Sarrah WELCH, Anna WELCH, Sierra KULHAY, Jessica KULHAY, Jordin DENOON, Adam▼ DENOON and Ashley DENOON. Remembered by her cousins Barbara DALRYMPLE, Jim HUSSER, David HUSSER, Lord Michael BOYCE, Sir Graham BOYCE, Doctor Phillip BOYCE, Olwen (BOYCE) HARRISON and their families. Frances was born in London, Ontario to Herbert and Elsie Louise (FRANCIS) BOYCE, she excelled in sports and academics, graduating with honours in French and German from The University of Western Ontario in 1940. After marrying Homer on her 21st birthday she worked as a war time censor in Ottawa, lived in Chatham, Ontario until moving west to Edmonton in 1951 where she began her career as a high school teacher. Later her family returned to Ontario in 1961 where Frances became the head of Languages department at Aldershot High School in Burlington. In 1985, Frances retired to Grand Bend, Ontario to devote herself to her Friends, family and community. Frances will be remembered for her positive outlook, worldly travels, golf, bridge and love of life but mostly for her inspiration and concern for others. She will be dearly missed. Cremation. The family would like to thank Doctor O'CONNOR, the staff of Exeter Hospital and Lambton Outreach for their care and attention to Frances. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. The Rev. Susan MOORE officiating. If desired, memorial donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Exeter, or the Grand Bend and Area Community Health Centre would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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DENOON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-20 published
FLETCHER, Frances▲ Claire▲ (née BOYCE)
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at South Huron Hospital,▲ Exeter,▲ Friday,▲ February 15, 2008, Frances Claire (BOYCE) FLETCHER, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Burlington and Edmonton, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Homer Lightbody FLETCHER (1983.) Dear sister and sister-in-law of Elsinore DIGGORY of Kitchener and her late husband Doctor Thomas DIGGORY and Florence OGDEN of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert 'Bob' and Beth FLETCHER of Edmonton, Col. John FLETCHER and his wife Rita▲ GUTHRIE of Calgary, Frances-Jane FLETCHER and her husband Don DENOON of London. Loving grandmother of Cameron FLETCHER and partner Lisa SCHINDEL, Janet▲ and Peter GUTHRIE, Katherine FLETCHER, Keith FLETCHER and Jessica FLETCHER, Alexsis and Jodie WELCH, Scott▲ and Melissa DENOON, Shannon and Jan KULHAY and great-grandmother of Annika GUTHRIE, Sharen▲ Ann▲ FLETCHER, Sarrah WELCH, Anna WELCH, Sierra KULHAY, Jessica KULHAY, Jordin DENOON, Adam▲ DENOON and Ashley DENOON. Remembered by her cousins Barbara DALRYMPLE, Jim HUSSER, David HUSSER, Lord Michael BOYCE, Sir Graham BOYCE, Doctor Phillip BOYCE, Olwen (BOYCE) HARRISON and their families. Frances was born in London, Ontario, to Herbert and Elsie Louise (FRANCIS) BOYCE, she excelled in sports and academics, graduating with honours in French and German from The University of Western Ontario in 1940. After marrying Homer on her 21st birthday she worked as a wartime censor in Ottawa, lived in Chatham, Ontario, until moving west to Edmonton in 1951 where she began her career as a high school teacher. Later her family returned to Ontario in 1961 where Frances became the head of the languages department at Aldershot High School in Burlington. In 1985, Frances retired to Grand Bend, Ontario, to devote herself to her Friends, family and community. Frances will be remembered for her positive outlook, worldly travels, golf, bridge and love of life but mostly for her inspiration and concern for others. She will be dearly missed. Cremation. The family would like to thank Doctor O'CONNOR, the staff of Exeter Hospital and Lambton Outreach for their care and attention to Frances. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. The Rev. Susan MOORE officiating. If desired, memorial donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Exeter, or the Grand Bend and Area Community Health Centre would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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DENOTTBECK o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-01-09 published
GOSS, Albert John Thomas
Peacefully following a long battle with lung disease on Wednesday January 2, 2008 at the General and Marine Hospital, Collingwood in his 72nd year. Tom of Wasaga Beach, formerly of Georgetown, beloved husband of Bev for over 50 years. Loving father of Phillip and his wife Janet, Karen and her husband Fred McDONALD, Linda GOSS and her husband André FONTAINE and Lorraine GOSS and her boyfriend Ryan CARNEY. Dear Gramps of Freddy, Stanley, Patrick, Matthew and Julie. Dear son of Doris and the late Bert GOSS. Brother of Doug and his partner Doreen WILSON, Larry and his wife Sylvia KING, Carol and her late husband John MARTIN and Janice GOSS and her partner John DENOTTBECK. Tom will be missed by Bev's siblings Fran O'DONOHOE, Paul, David, Peter and Stephen ENGLAND and their families, by Bev's Aunt and Uncle Betty and Nelson READER and their family and by his nieces, nephews and many good Friends. Tom was retired from Air Canada and was an active member of the Wasaga Beach Men's Probus and Woodworker's Club. Friends were received at the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, 509 River Road West, Wasaga Beach (E. Of Zoo Park) (705-429-8766) from 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Saturday January 5, 2008 at 11 o'clock. Spring Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. Remembrances to The Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. For more information or to sign the online guest book, log on to www.carruthersdavidson.com.
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DENOVAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-18 published
DENOVAN, David McClintock
David and his dear wife, Nancy St. Clair Ryley DENOVAN, died on November 20, 2007 on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. David was the son of Samuel Parker DENOVAN and Laura McCLINTOCK and the brother-in-law of George Moore RYLEY, all pre-deceased. He and Nancy were dearly loved and will be sadly missed by their niece Norah RYLEY of Toronto, nephew Peter RYLEY and his wife Denise HUPÉ of Ottawa, sister-in-law Jessica RYLEY of Toronto and many close Friends. Born on February 13, 1944, David grew up in Toronto and studied Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He began his career as a production film editor with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation television in Toronto in 1967. His editing credits included popular series such as Man Alive and The Nature of Things as well as many award-winning dramas and documentaries. His love of film extended to his personal life where he was an avid collector and home-theatre buff with a special interest in the science fiction genre. Later in life, he and his wife moved to rural western Canada where he became involved in environmental concerns and efforts to protect wilderness areas while also indulging his passion for skiing and hiking. Cremation has taken place and will be followed later by burial and commemorative gatherings. Memorial donations to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, the David Suzuki Foundation or the Sierra Legal Defence Fund would be greatly appreciated.

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DENOVAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-18 published
DENOVAN, Nancy St. Clair (née RYLEY)
Nancy and her dear husband, David McClintock DENOVAN, died on November 20, 2007 on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia Nancy was the daughter of Alfred St. Clair RYLEY and Norah Frances MOORE and the sister of George Moore RYLEY, all predeceased. She and David were dearly loved and will be sadly missed by their niece Norah RYLEY of Toronto, nephew Peter RYLEY and his wife Denise HUPÉ of Ottawa, sister-in-law Jessica RYLEY of Toronto and many close Friends. Nancy was born on March 14, 1932, grew up in Montreal, did undergraduate studies at McGill and post-graduate work at the University of Toronto. Her subsequent career as a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation television producer, director and writer was highlighted by her series of documentaries about Canadian artists, musicians and naturalists. Her choice of subjects reflected an abiding sense of a soul connection with nature. Her passion for Canadian art as a representation of that soul was captured particularly in her films about Emily Carr and Lawren Harris which received both national and international awards and continue to be shown in museums and art galleries. Later in life, Nancy and her husband left Toronto to establish their own connection with nature in rural western Canada. The proximity to the wilderness and her own garden sanctuary on Salt Spring Island gave her great joy. Her 1998 book, The Forsaken Garden, is based on her experience living with environmental illness and explores the deep psychological and spiritual relationship between the health of our bodies and souls and the health of the planet. To her, "the garden is a metaphor for the soul, a place where the most important thing is to live and grow; to return to our garden is to consciously return to a place of fullness and naturalness of being that the modern world in its frenzied pace has threatened to obliterate." Cremation has taken place and will be followed later by burial and commemorative gatherings. Memorial donations to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, the David Suzuki Foundation or the Sierra Legal Defence Fund would be greatly appreciated.

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DENSMORE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-07-14 published
MENARY, John Burton
Peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Friday July 11, 2008. In his 52nd year, John Burton MENARY, loving husband and friend of Diane Elizabeth MENARY (née BLAIR.) Loving father of Patricia MENARY, Jennifer MENARY and her husband Blayne SINGER, and Robert MENARY and his wife Chevaun FRANCESCHINI. Loved grandfather of Ally and Maddy. Dear brother of Randy and his wife Sharon. Dear brother-in-law of Steven BLAIR and his wife Ann Marie, Lorie BLAIR, Jackie and her husband Terry GRAHAM, and Lisa and her husband Nathan DEE. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Remembered by his best Friends Doug FRASER, Rick FITCHETT and Keith DENSMORE. John was a member of the Venture's Car Club in Guelph. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home, Owen Sound (519-376-2326) on Tuesday July 15 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment in Boyd Cemetery, Shallow Lake. Rev. Ted CREEN officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to either the Owen Sound Children's Chorus, c/o Nancy STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, 2526 - 8th Ave. and ldquo;A” East, Owen Sound N4K 6W5 or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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DENSMORE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-10 published
ATWOOD, Walter Roy
Passed away at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Sunday, June 8, 2008 in his 78th year. Devoted husband of Mary (née DENSMORE.) They had been looking forward to the celebration of their 50th anniversary in July. Loving father of Margo (Germain LABONTÉ) and Cindy (Sean McCONNELL.) Sadly missed by grandchildren Kelan and Aiven, Gabrielle and Camille. Survived by brothers David and Evatt. Predeceased by his parents and sister Ruth. Affectionately remembered by extended family. Retired instrumental music teacher of John Rennie High School, Pointe Claire, Québec where he taught for thirty years and was fondly known as "Uncle Wally". Wally enjoyed sharing his time and talents with both the church and community. Friends and family may visit at Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray Street, Peterborough, from 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. on June 12th or at the same location on June 13th one hour prior to a 2: 00 p.m. memorial service. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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DENSTEDT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-12 published
DENSTEDT, Lloyd
(October 12th, 1938 to July 13th, 2006)
I'm still here, though you don't see me I'm right by your side each night and day, And within your heart I will always stay My body is gone but I'm always near, I'm everything you feel, see or hear, My spirit is free, but I will never depart, As long as you keep me alive in your heart. I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine, And you'll see that the face in the moon is mine, I'm the salty tears that flow when you weep, And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep, I'm the smile you see on my grandchildren's face, Just look at me, I'm everyplace. Love always Doreen, missed and loved by Tracey and Ed, Valerie and Don, Renee and Brad, grandchildren Mason and Claudia, Jenna and Haiden and Eden, Kurtis and Josh.

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DENT o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-06-04 published
GREIG, Michael James " Froggy"
Suddenly at his residence at R.R.#4, Wiarton Monday morning June 2, 2008. Mike GREIG of R.R.#4, Wiarton in his 57th year. Loved father of Melissa of Orillia, Mike Jr. and his friend Cindy of Barrie and Erica of Edmonton. Dear brother of Barry and his wife Joan of Stayner, Ann DENT and her husband Jesse of Dobbinton and Tim and his wife Heather of Wasaga Beach. Lovingly remembered as a special Uncle to Lee and Tim LOUCKS, Sarah, Jessica, Alexander GREIG, Eric GREIG, Amanda, Angela and Veronica. Predeceased by his sister Susan and his parents Orville and Jacque GREIG. Friends may call at the Downs and son Funeral Home Hepworth Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted from Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church, Wiarton Friday afternoon at 1: 00 p.m. with Rev. David LEGGATT officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton following cremation. Memorial contributions to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church, Wiarton would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. 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 Mike by the Downs and son Funeral Home.

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DENT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-09 published
SCULLY- MILLER, Samantha Helen
Died suddenly on Sunday, July 6th, 2008. Sam was born in 1971 in Victoria, British Columbia and grew up there. She moved to Toronto in 1994, and worked for Pearson Education (Prentice Hall) from 1995 until last October, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sam will be missed by everyone who knew her: husband Chris MILLER and son Charlie; parents Sam and Jennifer; family and in-laws; and her many Friends from her school and university days and at Pearson. As Friends wrote in a recent card, Sam was 'sunshine in all our lives'. We wish to thank Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and, in particular, Doctor Rebecca DENT and Tammy TAIT/TAITE/TATE, and all the doctors and staff on C3 and in the Intensive Care Unit for their care and compassion. Sam would appreciate donations to The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Run for the Cure in October, which will be walked by Chris and Charlie, and Sam and Jennifer. www.cibcrunforthecure.com

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DENT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-24 published
She never remarried, never forgot her war-hero husband
By Buzz BOURDON, Special to the Globe and Mail, Page S8
Ottawa -- Martha COUGHLIN spent her entire adult life deeply in love with the same man, in both peace and war. Everyone thought Lieutenant-Commander Tony COUGHLIN and his wife were made for each other, but their happy marriage lasted only five years, cut short by his death at sea.
Still, her all-too-short marriage was so important to Mrs. COUGHLIN that she venerated it for six decades. In fact, she never married again, preferring to spend the rest of her life alone, cherishing the memory of her husband and his wartime valour. Lt. Cdr. COUGHLIN, known for his fighting spirit, was decorated for helping to sink a U-boat during the Second World War.
Mrs. COUGHLIN's inspiring story of love and devotion still tugs at the heartstrings 69 years after she married her handsome sailor on September 23, 1939, a bare two weeks after Canada declared war on Germany. They spent their honeymoon in New York but it was a short one, since Lt. Cdr. COUGHLIN was badly needed as the Royal Canadian Navy expanded dramatically into the Allies' third-biggest sea force.
After serving six months on convoy duty in the Atlantic as HMCS Assiniboine's gunnery officer, Lt. Cdr. COUGHLIN was seconded to HMS Resolution.
Meanwhile, Mrs. COUGHLIN worked in Ottawa for Metropolitan Life and hoped for the best. On May 26, 1943, her husband took command of HMCS Chilliwack.
On March 6, 1944, Chilliwack played a key role in the destruction of U-744. For almost 48 hours, the corvette was among several warships that stalked a German submarine in the North Atlantic. In the end, U-744 was forced to the surface with depth charges and then pounded into submission by gunnery. Lt. Cdr. COUGHLIN was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Seven months later, on October 19, 1944, Mrs. COUGHLIN's world fell apart when she lost her husband. The day before, a storm had almost washed Lt. Cdr. COUGHLIN overboard from his fourth ship of the war, HMCS Iroquois. Shipmates hauled him to safety, but his leg was fractured. He developed pneumonia and died at Because overseas travel was severely restricted during the war, Mrs. COUGHLIN was unable to attend her husband's burial at the Royal Navy base in Scapa Flow, Scotland. In tribute to their former captain, the crew of Chilliwack presented the ship's bell to Mrs. COUGHLIN. It hung proudly in her Ottawa home for the rest of her life.
Martha COUGHLIN grew up in Ottawa to a life of privilege. The grandniece of lumber baron J.R. BOOTH, she enjoyed a comfortable and carefree childhood during the 1920s.
When her mother died in 1931, her aunts took her under their wing and "continued to school Martha in the ways of a proper young lady as they had been raised in the 1880s. Martha went through life with very firm ideas about how men and women should behave. While she felt men were ideally suited for opening doors for women and fixing things throughout the house, she did not believe that women should be restricted in any way from pursuing whatever they chose to do," said her nephew, Roger DENT.
Mrs. COUGHLIN met her future husband in 1931, at the start of the Depression. Times were hard so the couple decided to settle for a long engagement until things improved.
During the six decades that followed the war, Mrs. COUGHLIN kept the memory of her dashing sailor in a special place in her heart. That didn't mean she stopped living - far from it. She built an active social life, attending parties, luncheons, and played bridge with her Friends, but she just wasn't interested in meeting another man, said her sister-in-law, Theresa DENT. " She did sometimes have an escort for a ball, but she was clear that she'd never remarry. She never removed her wedding band."
An optimist who loved life, Mrs. COUGHLIN graduated from Carleton College (now Carleton University) in 1954. She also spent a year in Paris, studying at the Sorbonne. In 1965, after retiring from Metropolitan Life, she taught typing and shorthand in Ottawa high schools until 1979, insisting on the same high standards she had learned 40 years earlier.
"Manners, posture and politeness were demanded of all students. Those daring enough to chew gum in class were forced to place it on their noses," said Mr. DENT.
An avid world traveller, Mrs. COUGHLIN first visited her husband's grave at Scapa Flow in 1951. She returned nine times, the last in 2000. Making more than 50 trips outside North America, she also went to New York and Halifax to revisit the familiar sights she'd shared so briefly with him.
Mrs. COUGHLIN liked rereading the hundreds of letters her husband wrote during their courtship and the war. On March 16, she suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. A family member fetched some photos of her husband so she could look at them one more time. It gave her great comfort.
Martha Hazel Dent COUGHLIN was born March 4, 1914, in Ottawa. She died May 2, 2008, in Ottawa of natural causes. She was 94. She is survived by nieces and nephews.

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DENTREY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-16 published
LAMERONT, Chrystelle Ann (née HOLMES)
At her residence on Monday, February 11, 2008, Chrystelle Ann Lameront (née HOLMES) in her 48th year. Loving daughter of Eleanor LIPHARD, step-daughter of Les DENTREY and predeceased by father Jim HOLMES. Dear sister of Leroy (Marie) FORD, Jim (Jill) HOLMES and Daniel HOLMES. Survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Also survived by step-daughters Stephanie and Erica and their father Ken THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Chrystelle was actively involved with the Kidney Foundation. At Chrystelle's request there will be no funeral home visitation or service. A Memorial Service and interment of ashes, in Dorchester Union Cemetery, will be held at a later date. Donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca. Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Rd., London, (519-451-9350) entrusted with arrangements. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Chrystelle.

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DENYES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-05 published
McGEACHY, Audrey Yvonne (DENYES)
Passed away on May 2, 2008 in her 92nd year at Rayoak Place. Beloved wife of 63 years of Thomas who passed away in November, 2001. The McGeachys resided in the Agincourt area from 1952 to 2000 and were active members of St. Timothy's Anglican Church. Audrey was proud to say she was born in Toronto's Women's College Hospital. There, in later years, her three daughters, Heather (RICHARDS of Vancouver,) Holly (LIPSETT of Toronto) and Dawn (of Toronto) and grandchildren, Todd and Bart LIPSETT were born. As a young high school graduate in the mid 1930's, when there was limited employment, Audrey was entrepreneurial, applying her love of and skill with dance to establish the Audrey Yvonne School of the Dance. In those tight economic times, she travelled by bus weekly to Guelph and Peterborough to conduct classes there, as well as three days a week in Toronto. Marriage to her Tom in 1938 brought an end to that professional career, but the love of dance never left her and staff at The Leaside and Rayoak Place were cajoled into knowing the five ballet positions which were deftly demostrated even though Audrey would announce, 'I don't do a pas de chat anymore.' More than anything, in her final years, Audrey yearned to be 'back with Dad'. The family is joyful that the wish has now been granted. She will be missed by her daughters sons-in-law, Je In LEE and Robert LIPSETT; grand_sons and great-granddaughter, Taylor LIPSETT. Appreciation to the relatives and Friends who recognized the debilitating social effects of dementia that Audrey suffered from for many years, and stayed the course of contact and Friendship. Family and Friends will be received at the Sherrin Funeral Home, 873 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Toronto, 416 698-2861, on Monday, May 5, 2008 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral service to follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment at Prospect Cemetery. Donations to Alzheimer's Society or the Ontario Cancer Society will be appreciated. Family and Friends are invited to sign Audrey's book of condolences at www.sherrinfuneral.ca

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DENYS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-23 published
AARTS, Anthony Emanuel
Formerly of R.R.#2, Holyrood, passed away at home in Hanover on Friday, February 22, 2008 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Annie (née DENYS.) Loving father of Leon (Bobbi) of McKinney, Texas, Oscar (Cherie) of San Francisco, California, Anthony of Toronto and Maryanne (Mateusz) ZUROWSKI of Toronto. Cherished Opa to Zoe, Aidan, Annabelle, Xavier and Theodore. Also missed by his brothers and sisters Harrie (Franciska), Johanna (Thys) BERKERS, Sister Paulina, all of Holland, Theo (Annie) of Wainford and Martha (Cleo) GUBBELS of Strathroy. Predeceased by his brother John; sister Helena TIMMERMANS and parents Leon and Wilhelmina AARTS. Visitation at Cameron Funeral Home, Walkerton, on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and Monday from 6-9 p.m. with parish prayers at 8: 45 p.m. (Monday). Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 12: 00 noon at Holy Family Church, Hanover. Spring interment in Saint Ann's R.C. Cemetery, Riverside. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.cameronfuneralhomes.com

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