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FINLAYSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-24 published
BARLOW, Audrey Jean (BARKER)
At Huronview on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Audrey Jean (BARKER) BARLOW of Goderich in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late William "Bill" BARLOW. Dear mother of Susan (Phil) JEFFREY, Linda FINLAYSON all of Goderich, William (Mary Ann) BARLOW of Collingwood, Bob (Shelli) BARLOW of Goderich. Loving and devoted grandmother of Michael, Barbara, Jamie (Skye), Jason, Martin, Charlie, Sam, Marek, Ben, step grandchildren Dale and Dean (Teresa) Jeffrey and great-grandmother of Aaron and Jordan. Sister of Ronald BARKER of London and the late Ray BARKER. The family will receive Friends at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East St. Goderich on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at First Baptist Church, Goderich, on Saturday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Maitland Cemetery. Donations to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation- Connecticut Fund gratefully acknowledged. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca.

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FINLAYSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-02 published
DROINE, William " Bill"
Mr. William (Bill) DROINE, age 87, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Grandview Lodge January 23, 2008, after a brief illness. Bill was born October 2, 1920 in Port Arthur, attended Central School and graduated from P.A.T.S. (Hillcrest High School). He proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War 2 on the corvette HMCS Camrose. In 1946, he married the love of his life, Ollie KINASCHUK and they settled in Port Arthur to raise their family. Bill worked at Canadian Car and Foundry for 21 years and then for Vercival and Company, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Elks. After the loss of his beloved wife Ollie in 1992, Bill lived independently in his own home until his move to Grandview Lodge in November 2007. Our Dad was happiest when he was with his family, whether it was walking in the bush looking for mushrooms, blueberry picking, fishing, Sunday picnics, or playing hockey on the backyard rink with his three children. In his later years, he kept a regular routine of exercising on his stationary bike, doing sit-ups and watching Star Trek and Bluejay and Leaf games on television. He was an avid reader and believed in the importance of a higher education. In 1993, his twin granddaughters Kim and Michelle were born. 'Grampa' was extremely proud of all their accomplishments and his face lit up whenever they visited him or he spoke of them. Our Dad loved playing crib, and when he could no longer see all those 15-2's, he played a modified version with his 'coach' son-in-law Bill where they 'beat the board' the last game they played on January 22. Dad was predeceased by his wife Ollie in 1992, his parents Feydor and Lena DRAGANIUK and older brother Steve. He will be deeply missed by his son Bob (Linda) Owen Sound, son Bill (Mary Jane FINLAYSON) Toronto, daughter Corinne (Bill) KREZONOSKI and granddaughters Kim and Michelle, Thunder Bay and numerous other nieces, nephews sisters-in law and one brother-in-law. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke or Diabetes Association. Thank You We would like to thank the staff of Grandview Lodge (F wing) for their exceptional care and compassion during our Dad's stay.

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FINLAYSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-25 published
FINLAYSON, The Honourable George Duncan, Q.C., B.A., L.LB., L.L.D.
On Sunday, March 23, 2008, died suddenly while walking his loyal companion Guillaume. Beloved husband of Joan Helen FINLAYSON. Devoted father of Margot (Gordon), Blair (Kathy) and Sheelah FINLAYSON. Proud grandfather of Cameron, Ben, Riley, Josh, Fraser and Geordie. Survived by his brother Duncan (Mary) and sister Jean (Al) FERGUSSON, and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Mary MacRAE (Herb.) The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. Funeral service in Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street, on Thursday, March 27 at three o'clock. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

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FINLAYSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-09 published
Fierce and forthright judge made practicality and principle his mark
When it came to standing up for precept over ideological fashion, the Ontario Court of Appeal judge had no peer. He could not abide sham or mediocrity, and that attracted a legion of admirers
By Kirk MAKIN, Page S10
Toronto -- There couldn't have been more than a handful of appellate lawyers in Ontario who were unaware that Mr. Justice George FINLAYSON had a low tolerance level for unprepared or long-winded lawyers. Unfortunately, one of them was arguing a complicated commercial case several years ago before the Ontario Court of Appeal's crustiest member.
As the hapless counsel droned on through a hit-and-miss series of legal points, the courtroom began to feel like a village built on the edge of Mount Etna. Finally, Judge FINLAYSON could take no more: "What I'd like to find out is: What should I be doing with my mind while you are talking?" he exploded.
Recounting the scene, a former colleague - Mr. Justice Sydney ROBINS - said it was a classic FINLAYSON moment: "George had a low boiling point. He had little patience with incompetence and unprepared counsel."
Gruff, prickly, impatient - all are words that applied to George FINLAYSON. His testy nature, however, was the product of a man who could not abide sham or mediocrity. When it came to standing up for principle over the ideological fashions of the day, he had no peer - and it built him a legion of admirers during his 12 years on the bench.
Raised in Ottawa, Mr. FINLAYSON graduated from the University of Toronto's law school in 1951 and joined a Toronto powerhouse known as McCarthy and McCarthy. He soon joined the ranks of a handful of legendary litigators who dominated the city's legal scene - men whose names are still uttered with reverence: J.J. Robinette, Walter Williston, John Brooke, Charles Dubin and Douglas Laidlaw. His clients ranged from fraudsters and hockey players to the government of Quebec, which he helped to win a mammoth lawsuit against Newfoundland involving power from Churchill Falls.
"He was noted for his unvarnished advice and fearless advocacy," Mr. ROBINS said.
Appointed to the Court of Appeal in 1990, Judge FINLAYSON brought a keen awareness of the practical effects of court rulings on the practice of law, a remarkable work ethic, and a writing style that was clear and focused.
"A lot of judges might reach the same conclusions but would couch them in more circuitous terms," said Tom HEINTZMAN, a lawyer at Mr. FINLAYSON's former firm. "George had the courage of his convictions, and he was prepared to set them down in an unvarnished way. When there was something he disagreed with, he would stand there like Horatio on the bridge."
A slight and slender man, Mr. FINLAYSON also embraced new technology, had an enormous appetite for work, and appreciated law clerks who were not afraid to edit his writing.
Practicality and principle were the hallmark of his rulings. In one case, he overturned a decision that had found a car-parts company responsible for a highway accident caused by an employee who was secretly drinking on the job. "The notion that an employer&hellip has a duty to monitor its employees to determine if it is safe for them to drive home is novel in the extreme," he said.
He maintained a particularly wary eye for social injustice, excessive damage awards, and judges who imposed unfairly harsh sentences on individuals in the hope of deterring other, would-be criminals.
"My father was a very black-and-white person," said his son, Blair. "Something might not be good law, but it was the law - so don't whine about it. He made up his mind quickly, but he wasn't stubborn. If you gave him a good argument, he had no problem admitting that he had been wrong."
A champion of criminal rights, Judge FINLAYSON was sufficiently pragmatic to allow police to seize hairs from suspects for DNA testing. In a similar realistic vein, he reduced excessive damage awards and spoke out against legal-aid funding being given indiscriminately to the children of wealthy or middle-class parents.
Most notably, however, he helped launch a wave of skepticism about the role of soft science and expert witnesses: from marginal fields.
In a 1997 ruling, he declared that jurors were quite capable of reaching conclusions without the aid of a psychologist, and castigated his fellow judges for abdicating their responsibility to reach conclusions without being propped up by purported experts.
He was particularly irked by the evidence in historical sexual assaults, some of it drawn out by therapists who employed dream theories. "The criminal courts need a new gatekeeper," he railed in one such case. "Parliament and the judiciary have radically eroded the traditional protection available to the accused in sexual assault cases."
Frank ADDARIO, president of the Criminal Lawyers Association, said these sentiments showed Mr. FINLAYSON to be "a judge with strong attachment to the bedrock principles of the criminal law. He liked the adversary system and its closed set of rules, and he continually reminded lawyers about the basic rules of evidence, proof and cross-examination in criminal cases."
But these rulings annoyed prosecutors, whose job it is to deal with victims and assemble evidence. They were equally put off by Judge FINLAYSON's regular declarations that prosecutors must be less keen to secure convictions.
He was equally caustic about lawyers attaching themselves to causes. In 1980, as treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada, he urged new lawyers to represent nothing but their client's interest - and to turn no prospective client away.
"You are not obliged, and indeed, you must not, act as a mouthpiece for an individual or his cause," he said. He also scoffed at the idea that some lawyers specialize in "civil rights," calling it a pompous, pious notion that infers that other lawyers are unconcerned about freedom and liberty.
He was from the old school of mentoring, Mr. HEINTZMAN said. "He wasn't about to mollycoddle anyone. We might be chewed out, but those who stuck it out learned lessons we never forgot."
In his life outside the courtroom, Mr. FINLAYSON loved spending time at the family cottage near Peterborough, Ontario Clad in eccentric recreational outfits, he was widely known to be far from expert at the helm of his sizable motorboat. "Stories are legion of him crashing it into docks," Mr. HEINTZMAN said. Indeed, there were few takers whenever he offered rides, and several neighbours had implored Mr. FINLAYSON never to approach their dock.
Mr. FINLAYSON also had a passion for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Ottawa Rough Riders, his dogs, and the company of a select group of male Friends with whom he exchanged legal gossip and spirited debate.
He was a decided family man, albeit not an overly demonstrative one. "If you did a great job on something, my father's way of showing love and affection was to give you a firm handshake and a pat on the back," said Blair, who went on to take up electrical engineering and to run his own company.
A watershed point in Mr. FINLAYSON's career occurred in 1989, when an article in Canadian Lawyer magazine ranked him among the worst judges in the country on account of his temper, irascibility and a tendency to prejudge matters.
Based on a handful of anonymous critics, the ranking was far from scientific. Still, some Friends detected a change. The judge tried to curb his in-court sniping. A moderate drinker, he quit cold turkey.
Another important personal event occurred in 2004 when he published John J. Robinette, Peerless Mentor: An Appreciation, an unusual hybrid that was part memoir and part biography.
He believed fervently that the best decisions are written almost immediately, when legal arguments are fresh in a judge's mind and his reactions to them crackle with energy. He would invariably return to his chambers from the courtroom and set about writing his ruling, often polishing off the bulk of it in two or three hours.
His son said this technique had the added virtue of giving him a jump on everyone else: "He could get his slant in on it."
Mr. FINLAYSON, who retired in 2002, probably summed up his philosophy best in an interview several years ago: "My whole approach is to be a problem solver. I don't have an agenda. I don't favour the Charter or adopt a conservative approach. I don't favour the Crown or the defence. I just look at every case as something that has to be dealt with properly."
George Duncan FINLAYSON was born in Winnipeg on November 4, 1927. He died in Toronto of a heart attack on March 23, 2008, while out walking his dog. He was 80. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and by his children Margot, Blair and Sheelah. He also leaves his grandchildren Cameron, Ben, Riley, Josh, Fraser and Geordie.

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FINLEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-15 published
GIFFIN, Jane (formerly ALLELY, née KRIEGER)
Passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus on Sunday July 13, 2008. Jane is predeceased by her parents Grace (McMULLIN) and William KRIEGER, as well as her first husband James "Jim" ALLELY (1989.) Surviving is her husband Gerald "Jerry" GIFFIN of Blenheim as well as her children James ALLELY and his wife Cathy of Blenheim, Bonnie COOPER and her husband Gary of London, David ALLELY and his wife Bobbie-Jo of Stratford, Don GIFFIN and his wife Jean of Blenheim and Ruth Anne McCLELLAND and her husband Berton of Peterborough. Missing their Grandmother are Jennifer, Jaimie, Jason, JoLynn, Angela, Matthew, Kate, Marc, Dan, Sheila, Janice, Jennifer, Shirley, David and Beth. Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren. Jane is predeceased by her sister Magdalene FINLEY and her brother Doug KRIEGER. Friends wishing to attend visitation are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley Street, Blenheim on Wednesday July 16, 2008 from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Jane will be held at the Blenheim United Church, 49 McGregor Street, Blenheim, on Thursday July 17, 2008 1: 30 p.m. Following the Funeral Service, a reception will be held in the Blenheim United Church Hall. A committal service and interment will take place later in the day in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Jane was involved in number of organizations including the Blenheim Senior's Centre, United Church Women's Unit 6, Retired Teachers Association and she was also a faithful member of the Blenheim United Church Choir. Friends wishing to honour Jane's life with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Blenheim United Church's Choir Fund. Donations by Visa, MasterCard, cash, debit or cheque may be made by contacting the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 519-676-9200. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com.

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FINLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-05 published
MAW, Charles Finley
Passed away suddenly at Mount Sinai Hospital on April 2nd, 2008 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth MAW. Dear brother-in-law to Mary MAW and Florence TILLEY. Adored uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Emily (neé FINLEY) and his brother James H. MAW. A longtime employee of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Charles also worked for the Bank of Isreal. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11 o'clock in the chapel of the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East). If desired, donations may be made to the Lung Association, Ontario, 573 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 4L3 or to the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation of Toronto, 1001-522 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1W7. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

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FINN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-26 published
YALLOP, Ruth Vivian (née SQUIRES)
Passed away, peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on Friday, May 23rd, 2008, Ruth Vivian (SQUIRES) YALLOP, a resident of R.R.#6 Tillsonburg (Bayham Twshp) at the age of 61. Born January 18, 1947 daughter of Wm "Bill" SQUIRES and the late former Maisie HALL. Beloved wife of 41 years of Dave YALLOP. Much loved mother of Debbie (Wes HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON) of R.R.#6 Tillsonburg and Trevor YALLOP (Diane) of Tillsonburg. Proud "Nanny" of: Lauren, Jordan, Braden, Christian and two step-grandchildren, Amelia and Stephen. Survived by four sisters: Ruby (Maurice FINN) of Ottawa, Doris JACKSON of Saint_John's and the late Art, Elizabeth GOOD of Newfoundland and the late Alex, Stella PITCHER of Port Hope and the late Jim and a surviving sister-in-law Judy SQUIRES of Saint_John's and the late David and their families, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends, neighbours and relatives are invited to meet with the YALLOP family on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238) for public visitation. Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Ruth Vivian (SQUIRES) YALLOP by both Rev. Father Matt GEORGE of Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg and Rev. Rick TOZER of Kitchener on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Verhoeve Funeral Home Chapel, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg. Interment to follow in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations (payable by cheque only) made out to the "Cancer Society" would be gratefully acknowledged by Dave and the YALLOP family and can be arranged through the Verhoeve Funeral Home, Tillsonburg.

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FINN o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-02-27 published
FINN, Tommy▼
First Birthday away from us on March 3rd
What would I give to clasp his hand,
His happy face to see,
To hear his voice and see his smile,
That meant so much to me.
Always in our hearts
Love Marlene, Thomas and Kevin
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FINN o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-04-23 published
FINN, Tommy▲▼
In loving memory of Tom (Tommy) FINN who died 27th April 1997.
Dad,
I have lost heaven has gained
the most wonderful Dad this world contained.
There's just one thing that makes me glad
God chose you to be my Dad.
You'll never walk alone.
Love Thomas and Kevin
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FINN o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-04-23 published
FINN, Tommy▲
A golden heart stopped beating
2 smiling eyes at rest
God broke my heart
to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Love and miss you always, Marlene
1st Anniversary Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday 26th April, Marguerite D'Ouville Church, Sandalwood Pkwy, Brampton
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FINN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-27 published
BRAITHWAITE, Robin John
Died unexpectedly and suddenly on Monday, March 24, 2008, just before his 75th birthday. Predeceased by his beloved first wife Gwenda, survived by his equally loved second wife Fiona (MAARHUIS.) Proud father of Timothy (Heather GOODSPEED.) Kind and caring stepfather to Paul BELLI (Pamela BELLI,) Janice MAARHUIS (Jonathan FINN,) and James and Charles MAARHUIS. Doting grandfather to Naomi FINN. Robin was an attentive and loving husband, a steadfast and caring parent and an entertaining and loyal friend. To know him was an honour and a joy. He will be sorely missed. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. (at Windermere, east of Jane subway) on Friday from 5-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 3: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome donations to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Toronto (www.firstchurchtoronto.com) or the Ontario Mood Disorders Association (www.mooddisorders.on.ca).

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FINN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-17 published
WILSON, Audrey Mae (née UPTON)
Peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 11th, 2008 at North York General Hospital. Predeceased by her dearly beloved husband William. Dear mother of Bill Jr. of Willowdale, Frank and his wife Karen of Federal Way, Washington, grandmother of Kevin and Cynthia WILSON. Beloved stepmother of Catherine and her husband John FINN of Los Angeles, California and Howardsville, Viginia. Beloved sister of Mac UPTON of Toronto. Audrey was born at home in the Beaches area of Toronto in 1920. After graduating from Jarvis Collegiate she worked both in Montreal and Toronto for her father's machine tool company. It was at a trade show where she met her husband, Bill and they were married in 1953. Once their two children were in their teens, Audrey started a second career in accounting at Electronetic Systems in Downsview where she worked for 25 years. Audrey was an outgoing, forthright person with many Friends. She was an ardent knitter of socks and sweaters for many lucky recipients, an accomplished bridge player, and a fervent lover of golf. She played on a regular basis until a few years ago, and then never missed a game on television. Her favorite player, Sergio Garcia, won the Players Championship on the day she passed away. A private graveside service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 1-800-616-8816, www.alzheimer.ca would be gratefully appreciated by the family. Condolences and memories may be for warded through www.humphreymiles.com

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FINN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-24 published
Canoeist, 90, found dead
By Unnati GANDHI, Page A16
Search crews have recovered the body of an elderly man who paddled out onto cold waters to retrieve a dock that had drifted away.
Roy FINN, 90, had been installing the new dock at his family's cottage in Huntsville, Ontario, when he noticed it slowly floating away at about 2: 35 p.m. Thursday, police said.
Mr. FINN told his wife of 65 years that he was going to head out in his canoe to retrieve it, but "she didn't want him to do that," Ontario Provincial Police Constable Sally STEWARD/STEWART/STUART said. Despite her protest, Constable STEWARD/STEWART/STUART said, Mr. FINN went anyway, taking only a paddle and rope. He was not wearing a lifejacket, and his canoe had no safety equipment aboard. He did not return.
A quick helicopter search located Mr. FINN's body in the chilly water about two kilometres south of the couple's cottage on the Lake of Bays. His empty canoe was found about 100 metres from him.

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FINN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-03 published
FINN, Donald J.
Passed away peacefully at the Highland Wood Long Term Care, Haliburton on Monday, June 30, 2008.
Don was the first graduate from Queens Law School in 1960 and started his Law Firm in Minden in 1962, Don had roots in Minden from working with his father "Micky Finn" helping to build the local Public School and Catholic Church. Don had many passions in life, his favorite being his horses, Don worked with his partner Gary VASEY, breeding and racing thoroughbred horses until his illness.
Don was the beloved husband of Carole (née McGARRITY,) dear father of Erin and her husband Winsor MacDONELL of Oakville, Eoin and his wife Insya of Vancouver, loving Dop to Aidan and Kiara MacDONELL. Predeceased by his parents Michael J. FINN and Margaret FINN. Fondly remembered by his family, staff and many Friends. The Finn family would like to especially thank the caring staff at Highland Wood.
Friends are invited to visit the family at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Main Street, P.O. Box 427, Minden K0M 2K0 www.gordomonkfuneralhome.com on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Then to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Minden on Friday, July 4, 2008 for visitation from 12: 00 noon until the time of the Funeral Mass at 1: 00 p.m. Cremation to follow.
Memorial Donations to the Fleming College Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Masonic Service on Thursday at 6: 30 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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FINN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-22 published
FINN, John " Bud" Henry
Storyteller, gardener, dog-lover, physician, outdoorsman. Born September 10, 1924, in Montreal. Died March 3 in Kitchener, Ontario, of prostate cancer, aged 83.
By Heather FINN and Eric Ohio, Page L6
To his Friends and family, John was simply Bud. He grew up in the Beaches area of Toronto as the oldest child of an Irish immigrant mother and lake-boat captain father. Bud loved to tell the story about the time his father, having returned from a long trip, pulled him out of school one day to see the burlesque shows downtown.
Bud began his studies at the University of Toronto in 1943. He found his calling there as a physician and became the first university graduate in his family.
In 1948, he married his high-school sweetheart, Helen, a lady in the truest sense of the word. They moved to Wellesley, a farming community in Southwestern Ontario, where they raised four boys - David, Bruce, Brian and Stephen - and set up a practice that at one point served 7,000 patients.
Doc FINN was the quintessential country doctor. His range of services and the hours he kept knew no limits. On any given day, he might deliver a baby, remove an infected appendix, mix his own medications in his apothecary and test the town's water supply as the de facto director of public health.
Bud's nearly 50 years as a physician spanned an era when medical knowledge and the way it was practised evolved at a formidable rate. Despite these changes, he maintained the highest level of care for all his patients, trusting his instincts and keeping abreast of the latest research.
At one time Bud claimed to know all the police officers in the region by name. Once, he was pulled over for travelling a little too quickly on the way to deliver a baby in Kitchener. He looked at his watch and said, "Well… I guess the girls will have to do it without me." The police officer escorted Bud to the hospital, lights flashing.
Outside the clinic, Bud was an avid outdoorsman, spending his limited free time exploring the lakes and hills of Central Ontario with his trusty Nikon always at hand.
He happened upon a pristine piece of Crown land in the early 1950s while on a canoe trip with his brothers-in-law. Upon his return to Toronto the next week, Bud purchased the point for In subsequent summers, the building materials for the cottage and its contents were transported to the remote location by barge, an old army Jeep and Beaver aircraft. The cottage and its deep, calm waters were Bud's pride and joy and a welcome respite from his demanding career.
Bud lived the life of a person who knew that respect and love were to be earned and cherished. He will be missed by all those whom he touched and healed.
Heather FINN is Bud's granddaughter, and Eric OH is her husband.
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FINNBOGASON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-24 published
FINNBOGASON, Charles▼ " Charlie▼" Alan▼
Unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, Charlie passed away in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, at the age of 54 years.
Arrangements are pending with a longer notice to follow.
Neil Bardal Inc. 204-949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca

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FINNBOGASON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-14 published
FINNBOGASON, Charles▲ Alan▲
Unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008, Charlie passed away in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 27 years and best friend Hanna, parents Alan and Marguerite FINNBOGASON, sister Eve and her husband James FITZGERALD of Toronto, parents-in-law Bill and Mary MILLER, brothers-in-law Will (Joan,) Henry (Ingrid,) Erich, Alfred (Barb), Kurt (Diana), and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Charlie was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 13, 1954, sharing his birthday with his maternal grandmother. He attended Strathmillan, Birchwood and Golden Gate schools and Silver Heights Collegiate. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in 1975. He enjoyed a successful career in property development and management, including eleven years in Toronto where he rose to the position of vice-president of an international development company. In 1992, he and Hanna welcomed the opportunity to return home to Winnipeg, where he served as Vice President for Manitoba and Saskatchewan, then General Manager of St. Vital Centre until his retirement from 20 VIC Management Inc. in 2004. He then formed his own consulting company, Franklin Retail Advisors until his retirement last fall. In January 2008, Charlie and Hanna fulfilled their long-time dream and bought a retirement home on the ocean just outside Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where they had vacationed for many years. They enjoyed a wonderful winter there before his untimely passing. Charlie was very involved in the community. His associations included the Rotary Club of St. Vital, a board member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and a member of the financial committee of the M.S. Society of Winnipeg. He was an enthusiastic cook and he and Hanna loved to entertain Friends and family. He will be remembered by all who knew him and sadly missed. Cremation has already taken place. There will be a memorial service to celebrate his life in Winnipeg on Monday, June 23rd at 2: 00 p.m. in the Second Floor Ballroom at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 0R3, the M.S. Society, Manitoba Chapter, 4th Floor 141 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0R3 or the Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 9Z9. Condolences may be sent to condolences@nbardal.mb.ca

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FINNEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-07 published
FAHNER, Donald Ray
Suddenly, at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, Wednesday, March 5, 2008, Donald Ray FAHNER, of Thamesford, age 48. Loved twin brother of Ronald Scott FAHNER of London, dear brother and brother-in-law of Nancy and Ron CYBULSKI of Kincardine, Marg and Jerry FINNEN of Kitchener, and Linda FAHNER of Crediton. Special friend of June McKENZIE of Huron Park. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his brother John FAHNER (2007,) parents Clarence (1998) and Grace (ORTWEIN) (2004) FAHNER and brother Charles in infancy. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 pm; where the Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11 a.m. Tracey WHITSON- BAHRO officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations O.S.P.C. A or the charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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FINNEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-16 published
HOLROYD, Selwyn
Peacefully at Afton Park Place, Sarnia, Ontario on Thursday, February 14, 2008, Selwyn HOLROYD, formerly of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Doreen (HARDEN) HOLROYD (1994). Dearly loved father of Heather and her husband Denis POTVIN of Sudbury and Beth-Ann and her husband Jay UNIAC of Brights Grove. Selwyn will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Rochelle and Melissa, Spencer, Mitchell and Elyse. Dear brother of Mildred SWANTON of Waterford. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Grant SWANTON. Survived by sisters-in-law Betty (Ben) HANNA and Roberta (Phillip) FINNEY. Friends may call at the McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home, 2240 Wharncliffe Rd., S., Lambeth 519-652-2020 on Monday, February 18, 2008 from 12-2: 00 p.m. where the Celebration of Selwyn's Life will follow at 2: 00 p.m. Reverend Canon Janet LYNALL officiating. Reception to follow. Cremation with interment Saint Anne's Church Cemetery, Byron at a later date. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of choice gratefully acknowledged. On-line condolences and donations may be made through www.mcfarlaneroberts.ca

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FINNEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-13 published
MacPHERSON, Pat
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Pat MacPHERSON (née JAMIESON) of Goderich in her 60th year. Dear mother of Doug SHELLEY of London and Gary SHELLEY of Saint Thomas. Loving grandmother of Erica and Shawn. Sister of Joan LAWTON (Alex,) Linda GORDON (Bill,) Jacki FINNEY (Larry) all of Saint Thomas. Cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy and donations (London Humane Society) would be appreciated and may be made through London Cremation Services 519-672-0459 or online at www.londoncremation.com

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FINNIE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-02 published
MAAS, John “Jack&rdquo
Suddenly at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Sunday, December 30th, 2007, at the age of 79 years, Jack MAAS of Southampton. Husband for 32 years of the former Sharen CAIN. Father of Murray and his wife Ann of Southampton, and Michelle and her partner Dan LOVE of Kincardine. Grandfather of Alison, Brian, Kimberly, and Austin. Brother of Ken and his wife Mae of Port Elgin, and Clarence and his partner Marilyn PORTER of Southampton. He is predeceased by his first wife Gladys, by his brother Karl, and by his sisters Norma FINNIE and Shirley WOODS. Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Wednesday, January 2nd, from 7: 00 to 9: 00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 11: 00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon WILLIAMS officiating. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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FINNIE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-20 published
HEPBURN, Leona “Lee” Frances Matilda (VANCOUGHNETT)
Of Wiarton, peacefully with her loving family at her side at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Monday, May 19th, 2008. The former Leona Frances Matilda VANCOUGHNETT in her 63rd year. Loving wife of Hector. Devoted mother of Christine EMERSON, of Wiarton; Alister (Rob TENEYCKE,) of St. Catharines; and Keith Davis (Shelly), of Guelph. Cherished grandmother of Chad, Christine, Cory-Lynne, Cullen, Aaron, Bobbie, Dawni, Brandy, Zachary, Shelby, Mike, Matt, Jesse, Lauren, and Rebecca; and great-grandmother of Jack, Hanna, Ocean, Cheyanne, Haley, Quinton, Taylor, and Benjamin. Sister of Gail (Ted DONNELLY), Judy (Ron GRANT), Sally VANCOUGHNETT, Joanne VANCOUGHNETT (Ted BAKER), Calvin CRAWFORD, Sandy CRAWFORD, and Kathleen FINNIE. Sadly missed by her uncle Francis WAGER, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and Friends. Lee is predeceased by her mother Margaret CRAWFORD her son Clinton WATSON; three grandchildren - Courtney, Steven and Dustin; and a brother - Wesley VANCOUGHNETT. Well known owner of “Grab A Cab”. Family invite Friends to call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service celebrating Lee's life will be conducted from the Salvation Army, 576 Edward Street, Wiarton on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Cremation with interment in Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Lee a 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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FINNIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-19 published
FINNIE, Stephen
In loving memory of our dear friend Stephen. We think of you often. Ruth and Selma.

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FINNIGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-07 published
FINNIGAN, Annie Sarah (BARR)
At Stratford General Hospital on Saturday, April 5, 2008, Annie Sarah (BARR) FINNIGAN of Stratford and formerly of Goderich in her 95th year. Annie was a longtime Principal and Educator in Huron County. Beloved wife of the late Kitchener FINNIGAN. Dear mother of Sandra (Allan) McNEE of London and George (Marilyn) FINNIGAN of Stratford. Loving grandmother of Edward McNEE, Paul (Jen) McNEE, Alanna (Greg BURRELL) McNEE, Colleen (Ian) CLARK, Patrick (Jen) FINNIGAN, Devin FINNIGAN and great-grandmother of Paula, Gabriel and Thayla McNEE, Reese and Jack FINNIGAN and Reid CLARK. Family and Friends will be received at McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd., at East Street, Goderich on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Service on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment Dungannon Cemetery. Donations to the Goderich Library, 52 Montreal Street, Goderich, N7A 2G4, gratefully acknowledged. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca

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FINNIGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-03 published
PUGSLEY, Nell Sophia (CURRIE)
Peacefully at Victoria Place Retirement Home in Kitchener, on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her loving husband William Charles "Bill" (1982). Loving mother to the late William Andrew "Andy" PUGSLEY (1986,) the late Charles Michael "Mike" PUGSLEY (2006) and Marilyn (Stuart) PHILLIPS. Nell was predeceased by her siblings Neil CURRIE, Ethel FINNIGAN and Anne HAINES. Dear Grandmother to Pam, Wendy, Kylee, Tracy, Cindy, Michael, Evelyn, Gwen and Conrad. G.G. will be lovingly remembered by her many great-grandchildren. Nell will be fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law, Kathryn BRUM and her devoted nieces Joanne, Mary-Ellen and Katherine. A special thank you to the staff at Victoria Place for taking such wonderful care of her for the last two years. Friends and family are invited to share in a graveside service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10: 00 a.m. If the weather is inclement, her service will be held in the cemetery chapel. If desired, expressions of sympathy in Nell's memory may be made to the Arthritis Society, 400 York Street, Suite 204, London, Ontario, N6B 3N2. Arrangements entrusted to the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, (519-433-5184) Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

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FINNIS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-24 published
BROWN, Alison▼ Hamilton▼ (née CARPENTER)
Of London, peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Thornton K. BROWN (1999.) Loving mother of Alissa FINNIS and her husband Peter▼ of Louisville, Kentucky and Kim BROWN of London. Dear grandmother of Kaylie and Cameron FINNIS and Kyla and Nathan BROWN. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged. (James A. Harris Funeral Home)

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FINNIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-26 published
BROWN, Alison▲ Hamilton▲ (née CARPENTER)
Of London, peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Thornton K. BROWN (1999.) Loving mother of Alissa FINNIS and her husband Peter▲ of Louisville, Kentucky and Kim BROWN of London. Dear grandmother of Kaylie and Cameron FINNIS and Kyla and Nathan BROWN. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged. (James A. Harris Funeral Home)

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FINSTAD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-25 published
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation news anchor was 'meticulous, an announcer of the old school'
One of the last news readers hired by the corporation for voice alone and not for their reportorial skills, he broke the news to English Canada that Pierre Laporte had been murdered by the Front de Liberation du Québec
By F.F. LANGAN, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S8
George FINSTAD was the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announcer who broke the news to much of English Canada that Pierre Laporte had been murdered by the Front de Liberation du Québec.
On the night of October 17, 1970, the body of the Quebec Labour Minister was found in the trunk of a car near Saint-Hubert Airport on Montreal's South Shore. Mr. Laporte had been kidnapped from his home in nearby Saint-Lambert six days earlier.
Mr. FINSTAD had just started as the backup and weekend newsreader for The National News. It was the first political assassination in Canada in more than 100 years and although Mr. FINSTAD made the announcement in his calm, trained voice, the event had a profound affect on him.
"George was really shaken by the incident," said Lloyd Robertson, then the main newsreader at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, who was called in to work after news of the Laporte murder became known. "I remember him coming out of the studio and saying 'Wow, this is something that I never thought I'd see happen.' "
At first, Mr. FINSTAD went on without a script and read bulletins as they came in to the television station. He updated events as the night unfolded, introducing reports from the field.
"He was meticulous, an announcer of the old school. It made things easier that night since we had been working day and night for weeks on this story before the body was found," said Peter Daniel, a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reporter in Montreal who spent long hours on the air during the October Crisis.
By then, George FINSTAD had spent almost two decades in broadcasting. The son of Norwegian immigrants, he grew up in Edmonton. His father, Carl, was often away from home, working on oil derricks, as a cook in lumber camps and later on ships in the merchant marine. His mother, Anna, worked in a factory in Edmonton during the war.
Young George had a great singing voice and there was some talk of him attending a music conservatory but the family couldn't afford it. Instead, he picked up a couple of other skills: golf and pool.
"My father was a something of a pool shark," said daughter Laurie FINSTAD- KNIZHNIK. "He was shy and sweet-looking, so people thought they could hustle him, but he could clear a table in minutes."
After graduating from Strathcona High School, known to its students as "Scona," he went to work at CKUA, a 250-watt radio station run by the University of Alberta and the provincial government. He did everything there, from reading the news to putting out the garbage. For a man who later became known as a dignified newsreader, one of his first announcing jobs was on a children's program in which he played a fish.
The money wasn't great, so he took a year off to operate a dredge at Great Bear Lake in the Northwest Territories. He then returned to the typical career path of a young announcer, working in a number of Western Canadian radio stations from Lloydminster to Victoria before joining the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1964.
He first worked in Toronto as a summer replacement in 1965, and then moved full-time to the network headquarters in 1968. Along with reading The National News, he worked on a number of other programs. One of them was Lifestyles, a consumer-oriented show he co-hosted with newspaper reporter Joan Watson. It later morphed into a full-time network program called Marketplace. At the time, there was nothing of its type on television. Private stations couldn't run anything like it since they were in danger of alienating sponsors. Mr. FINSTAD was nominated for an award for his work.
"He was very focused, hard-working, driven in the sense that he wanted to ensure everything he did was right and proper on air and it always was," said anchor Peter Mansbridge, who was a reporter in Western Canada at the time. "I think back to watching George, I can never remember him making a mistake. He was always right on with everything, not only just the simple act of reading but ensuring he pronounced everything right. That can be a challenge in some newscasts."
Mr. FINSTAD's enunciation skills were in demand elsewhere, too. He provided voiceovers for many television productions, including the documentary Who Owns the Sea?, which he narrated with Gordon Pinsent. A specially edited version of this program was later shown at a series of environmental meetings held in Stockholm, Geneva and New York that led to the Law of the Sea Convention being reached at the United Nations.
By the mid-1970s, things have begun to change at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The broadcaster wanted reporters who had worked in the field, not professional announcers, to read the news.
There was also a bizarre union jurisdiction, with the announcers being in one union and the reporters and news writers in another. In theory, the announcer of the newscast wasn't allowed to change so much as a comma in the news copy. It frustrated announcers such as Mr. Robertson and Mr. FINSTAD, who considered themselves journalists, not just newsreaders.
In 1976, Mr. Robertson left to go to CTV, where he still reads the nightly newscast. Colleagues say Mr. FINSTAD expected to be promoted to be the main newsreader, but the job went to reporter Peter Kent.
Mr. FINSTAD stayed until the following year. At the time, he was 42, and his daughter said his departure could have been the combined result of frustration and an urge to do something different. In any event, he went to Montreal, where he auditioned at CJAD radio for the job of morning news reader, the top job at the city's top English-language station.
"The program director, Ted Blackman, just loved the sound of George's voice. He would play the audition tape over and over and call people into his office to listen," recalls Stephen Phizicky, the news director at the station and another former Canadian Broadcasting Corporation employee. "The station wanted traditional great voices, and George had one of those voices."
Several years later, he and Mr. Phizicky both returned to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, where Mr. FINSTAD read the local news. He stayed on as a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announcer in Montreal. In September, 1988, he was driving home from work, listening to radio reports that Ben Johnson had just been stripped of his medal at the Seoul Olympics, when his car was struck by a large truck.
He was taken to nearby Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, only to be revived by a visiting trauma specialist. His injuries were severe: Both lungs had collapsed and the rib cage was shattered.
"When he woke up four days later, he thought he had been injured in the Olympics," said daughter Kathy. "The accident had a real effect on his work. He couldn't finish a sentence without taking a breath."
In 1990, he retired from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation at 56. He and his wife, Betty, went to Vancouver for a while but moved back to Toronto after their first grandchild was born.
Mr. FINSTAD loved the spoken word and the written word. He was forever working at crossword puzzles, cryptic, acrostic and regular, and played word games with all his children.
"He drilled all five of us in homonyms and definitions so we knew the meaning of both enigma and conundrum," said Ms. FINSTAD- KNIZHNIK, the creator and writer of the television series, Durham County. "He was obsessed with language. There were vocabulary and grammar tests, Scrabble until midnight and more dictionaries than you could count. He had a true love of language and what could be done with it."
George FINSTAD was born in Edmonton on October 7, 1934. He died May 30, 2008, of a heart attack in hospital in Toronto. He was 73. He is survived by wife Betty, children Laurie, Rob, Mark, Kathy and Kim, a brother and four sisters.

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