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JENEROUX o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-19 published
WATSON, Kathleen Hazel (formerly HAYES, née ROWLANDS)
Peacefully at her residence in London on Monday, February 18th, 2008, Kathleen Hazel (ROWLANDS) (HAYES) WATSON in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of David WATSON and predeceased by her first husband Nelson HAYES (1984.) Dear mother of Joy WATSON and Keith McGIBBON (Mary) and dear grandmother of Jeff BARRETT (Monique,) Tracy FREZELL (Scott), Jennifer RICE, Sara MEZENBERG (Anson) and Jennifer-Lynn McGIBBON. Loved by her great-grandchildren Samantha BARRETT, Adam Barrett, Luke Frezell, Amanda RICE and Caleb MEZENBERG. Dear sister-in-law of Shirley and Carolyn ROWLANDS. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Kathleen ROWLANDS, sister Amy HOLMES, brothers Harry Bill and Jack ROWLANDS and sister-in-law Rita ROWLANDS. Dear Auntie Kae to Chris and Rita ROWLANDS (Jackie,) Lorie JOHNSON (Katie and Andrew), Carin and Eric RASIMUS (Breanne, Marc, Shawna and Amy,) Cathy, Shirley and Bill ROWLANDS. Also survived by David WATSON's family, Heather and Tom WESTBROOK (Tara, Megan and Peter,) Ann and Bob JENEROUX (David and Julie,) Graham and Linda (& children). Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street (at Wavell), London. Funeral service in the chapel Wednesday, February 20th at 11 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimers Society.
"Twilight and evening bell, And after the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell When I embark. For though from out our bourne of time and place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar." Alfred Tennyson

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JENEY 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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JENKINS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-13 published
LOWNDES, Edna Elizabeth " Bette" (CORKUM)
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, February 11, 2008, Edna Elizabeth "Bette" (CORKUM) LOWNDES of R.R.#3 Zurich, in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Kent LOWNDES. Dear mother of Jay and Diane of Grand Valley, Robert of R.R.#3 Zurich and Michael of Belleville. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Tabitha, Daniel and Shawn LOWNDES and Chris JENKINS. Dear sister of Elroy CORKUM and his wife Etta of Barrie. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held in the J.M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. Pastor Tracey WHITSON- BAHRO officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Research Foundation. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Bette LOWNDES.

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JENKINS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-10 published
NICHOLLS, Elizabeth Anne (formerly NORRIS)
At Parkwood Hospital after a brief battle with cancer on May 7th, 2008, Elizabeth Anne NICHOLLS of London in her 67th year. Beloved wife of the late Ivan NICHOLLS (2004) and Ron NORRIS (1997.) Loving mother of Brad CURTIS (Barb CARBONE) and loving step mother to Marc NORRIS, Susan NORRIS and Sharon NORRIS. She will be sadly missed by Charles JENKINS (Shirley,) Jillian BATES (John) and Alex JENKINS. Anne's family invite relatives and Friends to a celebration of her life on Saturday May 17, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge (6 Weston St.). Donations in memory of Anne to Ovarian Cancer Research at London Health Sciences Center would be appreciated.

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JENKINS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-21 published
LAUZON, Phyllis
At her residence on Monday, May 19, 2008 Phyllis LAUZON, age 72 of Sarnia. Best friend and loving wife of the late Ray LAUZON (2001). Much loved by children Leslie Gay and husband Douglas GILMORE, Brian and wife Laura and Tim and wife Linda. Loving grandmother to Leeann, Laura and Reid GILMORE, Erynn and Shaun LAUZON, Cole and Alexx LAUZON. Dear sister of Kenneth WENGRENIUK, Alice and husband Bill JENKINS and Judy and husband Bob VANROOYAN. Predeceased by her father Nick and mother Polly WENGRENIUK. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Cremation will follow. Family and Friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday morning from 10: 00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be sent on line at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

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JENKINS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-28 published
CRAIG, Mabel Margaret (SANDS)
Peacefully, with family by her side, at Victoria Hospital, L.H.S.C., on Tuesday May 27, 2008, Mabel Margaret CRAIG (SANDS,) of London, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Maxwell Robert "Max" CRAIG (2000.) Dear sister of Laura WERDEN and sister-in-law of Lloyd BAIRD. Predeceased by sisters Eva JENKINS, Florence BAIRD and Myrtle BLACK and brother John SANDS. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Also survived by all her close neighbours and Friends. Family and Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Rd. (1 block east of Egerton), on Thursday May 29, 2008 from 12-1 p.m. Funeral service will follow in the Evans Chapel at 1: 00 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mrs. Craig.

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JENKINS o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-01-23 published
JENKINS, John David Broughton
Passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Thursday, January 17th, 2008. John JENKINS of Wasaga Beach in his 69th year was the beloved husband of Marlene JENKINS of Wasaga Beach. Dear father of Suzanne MARACLE and her husband James of Barrie, Angela JENKINS of Barrie and Dave of Wasaga Beach. Loving grandfather of Nicole, Alicia, Amanda, Adam, Mackenzie and Victoria. Also survived by his sisters Marian SMITH and her husband Jim of England, Sheila HEALEY and her husband Bill also of England, Cathie CROSBY and her husband Alan of Wasaga Beach and Virginia ALLEN of England. Pre-deceased by his sisters Daphne and Elizabeth. Friends may call for a time of remembrance at the family home at 152 Napier Street in Barrie on Sunday, January 27th from 1: 00 p.m. until 3: 00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Royal Victoria Hospital or to the Kidney Foundation through the Jennett Chapel of the McClelland and Slessor Funeral Home, 152 Bradford Street in Barrie L4N 3B5 (705-722-6656). Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at johnjenkins@funeralhome.on.ca
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JENKINS o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-06-25 published
JENKINS- EWART, Barbara
(June 4, 1942 to June 26, 2007)
Your presence we miss
Your memory we treasure
Loving you always
Forgetting you never
Lovingly remembered by your family and Friends
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JENKINS o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-07-02 published
PADDISON, Joseph James
Passed away peacefully on June 25, 2008 at the General and Marine Hospital, Collingwood in his 92nd year. Joe of Stayner, beloved husband of the late Edna (1992). Loving father of Robert (Donna) and Eleanor HEWITT. Grandfather of Ted (Cindy,) Chris (Katrina,) Robbie and Jacqlyn. Great-grandfather of Jordon. Dear friend of Elsie FAWCETT. Also survived by his sister June FOUNTAIN, sisters-in-law Mildred PADDISON, Whelda JENKINS, Jessie MORE, Elsa MORE and brother-in-law Rudy RAWN. Predeceased by his siblings Robert, Verna, Bernice, Eileen, Beulah and Keith, sister-in-law Norma and brothers-in-law Allan and Melville. Joe will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews and Friends. Friends were received at the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, 7313 Highway 26 (Main St.), Stayner (705 428-2637) on Saturday June 28, 2008 from 11 a.m. until the time of Service in the Chapel at 2 p.m.. Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. If desired, donations in Joe's memory may be made to the Hospice Georgian Triangle, 49 Raglan Street, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 4X1. For more information or to sign the online guest book, log on to: www.carruthersdavidson.com.
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JENKINS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-21 published
JOHNSTON, Howard William
McMaster Arts '55
Surrounded by love at the Picton Manor Nursing Home on Friday, January 18, 2008, Howard JOHNSTON of Milford, formerly of Don Mills, born in Brantford on October 23, 1931. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Eleanor "Amor" (née BLACKBURN) and special father and hero of Kimberley JOHNSTON of Toronto and Wendy (Rob GRAY/GREY) of Jackson's Point. Dear grandfather of Victoria, Sarah, Emily, Tessa and Mackenzie, brother-in-law of the Reverend Joyce BLACKBURN of Wellington and brother of Molly (Bob JENKINS) of Edmonton, Alan (Joan) of Stouffville and Leslie (Sue) of Kearney. Predeceased by his parents the Reverend Doctor Minton C. and Ruth E. JOHNSTON.
Arrangements entrusted to the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton, 613-476-5571. Funeral Service in St. Philip's Church, Milford, on Tuesday, January 22 at 1: 30 p.m. The Reverend Canon Bob HALES and the Reverend Dorothy LANCASTER officiating, then cremation. Reception to follow in St. Philip's Hall. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Primates World Relief and Development Fund of the Anglican Church would be appreciated. The family will receive Friends on Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
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JENKINS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-16 published
ARMSTRONG, Gwen
Of Amherstview, Ontario. Peacefully, after a long struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, at Kingston General Hospital, on Thursday, February 14, 2008. Gwen (née BLOOMFIELD,) loving wife of the late George ARMSTRONG (died 1991.) Dear mother of Joan ARMSTRONG (Mike JENKINS) and Elaine ARMSTRONG, both of Kingston. Dear sister of Alice WASHINGTON of Gravenhurst, Margaret EDWARDS of Toronto, and the late George BLOOMFIELD, Mabel BJERKNES and Bill BLOOMFIELD. Much loved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Longtime house mother to Queen's Medical students at Medical House, Kingston. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston, where Friends and family will be received Sunday 2-4 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to the service. Funeral Service in the chapel Tuesday, February 19 at 2: 45 p.m. Interment Cataraqui Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations be made to U.H.K.F. (University Hospital's Kingston Foundation) (to be directed to research), 366 King Street East, Suite 201, Kingston, Ontario K7K 6Y3.

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JENKINS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-07 published
SMITH, Ross N.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ross SMITH on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008. At the age of 80, Ross gently slipped away with his family beside him. Ross was the cherished husband, soul-mate and dearest friend of Wendy, beloved and proud father of Lynne (Robert JENKINS) and Roslyn. He was predeceased by his first wife Paula (née JOLICOEUR) and his parents Harry and Dorothy SMITH. Ross died as he lived, with courage and dignity. This wonderful, fun loving man was renowned for his good humour and generosity of spirit which stayed with him until the end. He will be remembered and sadly missed by his family and Friends throughout the world. Ross enjoyed a long and successful career in advertising and motivational speaking. For many years he loved riding his horse with his Friends at the Caledon Riding and Hunt Club. Since his retirement from business Ross was fortunate to lead a very active life. Ross and Wendy spent their winters in Florida, so that they could pursue their love of tennis and keep active year round. The rest of the year was spent between Canada and England and travels in Europe. In accordance with his wishes, Ross has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at 2: 30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21st at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, at 159 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto (2 stoplights west of Yonge St.). Heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Mount Sinai Hospital who cared for Ross with compassion and untiring dedication. If desired, a donation to the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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JENKINS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-15 published
MURPHY, Honourable C. Terrence "Terry" Murphy, Q.C.
Retired Superior Court Justice -- Sudbury/Manitoulin
Peacefully, at home with his family, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 56 years. Dearest and proudest Dad of Sean (Evelyn), Karen BARSANTI (Richard), Mary Lynn (Ken BALDWIN), Michaela and Timothy. Cherished Grandpa of Marc BARSANTI (Angela MARROCCO), Jennifer INGLIS (Matthew), Ryan, Katie, and Robbie BARSANTI, Amelia MURPHY- BEAUDOIN, Eilish, Monica, Eamonn and Michael MURPHY. Great-Grandpa of Mackenzie INGLIS and Nicole BARSANTI. Brother of Patricia DINSDALE (late Bob,) the late Bill MURPHY (Janet), Monica PEZZUTTO (Art) and Sally ZEPPA (late Henry). Brother-in-law of Helen GEORGE (late Phil,) Kay and Bob JENKINS and the late Rita ROCHON (Côme.) Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Terry was the oldest son of Charlie and Monica MURPHY of John Street. When he graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School at the age of 22, Terry became the youngest person in Ontario to be called to the Bar. He served a term as Alderman for the City of Sault Ste. Marie in 1965 and was elected to serve as the Liberal Federal Member of Parliament for the riding of Sault Ste. Marie from 1968 until 1972. During this time, he served on the Justice Committee and also chaired the North Atlantic Assembly, a post that required him to visit all the North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries. In 1980 he was appointed as a Judge for the District of Sudbury/Manitoulin, where he sat until his retirement in 2000. In 2005, Terry was honoured to be formally acknowledged by The Advocates' Society, in the book Learned Friends, as one of fifty of the finest advocates practising in Ontario from 1950 to 2000, who exemplified the very highest standards of advocacy and shaped the legal profession in the province. Terry lived life well, with no regrets. He loved his family, music, good wine, good food, stimulating conversation, Dorothy's flower gardens, and the rugged beauty of Northern Ontario. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 5K7 705-945-7758) on Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday July 16, 2008 at Precious Blood Cathedral at 11: 00 a.m. with Monsignor Bernard BURNS officiating. Memorial donations made to the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Unit or the Sault Ste. Marie Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated by the family. The family thanks Doctor S. BUEHNER and the Palliative Care Team, Community Care Access Centre, Bayshore Nurses, We Care Home Health Services, Dr. D. WALDE, Doctor WANT (Sudbury), Doctor N. SMITH, Doctor D. BIGNELL and Doctor REICH for their excellent care. Thanks also to Jerry ROWE for his special contribution. www.northwoodfuneral.com

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JENKINSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-28 published
WILSON, Glory Caroline (née JENKINSON)
Passed into "Life Eternal" on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at her residence, in her 96th year. Glory was the beloved wife of the late Russell WILSON (1979.) Left to mourn her passing is her son, Paul WILSON of London, and her daughter, Elaine WILSON- BEARES (Len) of High River, Alberta. Also surviving are three grand-daughters; Doctor Christine GRAY/GREY (Stuart) and Sarah PANARA (Guido) all of Calgary and Susanne MYERS (Dr. Eugene) of Sarasota, Florida. Also loved by her six great-grandchildren; Olivia, Paul, Liam, Anna, Lillian and Allegra. Missed by her many nieces and nephews. Glory was predeceased by her parents Albert and Angelina JENKINSON, her brother Albert JENKINSON, her sisters Margaret SWALE and Enid CHAPMAN, and her dearly loved grand_son Paul HAWCO. Glory's family lived in Ottawa where she grew up and received her education. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2008. The funeral service will be conducted by The Reverend Canon Sidney G. SMITHSON at Saint Martin-In-The-Fields Anglican Church, 489 Pinetree Drive (at Oban Crescent) on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m.. Cremation with interment in Kirkland Lake Cemetery. Memorial donations to the charity of one's choice will be gratefully acknowledged. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

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JENKS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-26 published
JENKS, Gladys▼
Of Elgin Manor, Saint Thomas on Tuesday June 24, 2008 at her late residence in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Henry JENKS (1981.) Loving mother of Shirley RICKETTS of Gravenhurst, Bruce and his wife Jackie▼ JENKS of Griffith, Joan (BALOGH) and her husband Chris SCOTT of Saint Thomas and Susan and her husband Jim CALCUTT of Tillsonburg. Gladys was predeceased by a son Howard and by sisters Mae WILSON and Irene SHUERT and a brother John SYKES. Lovingly▼ remembered by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Gladys was born June 13, 1916 in Toronto, the daughter of the late Hanson and Hannah WILSON) SYKES. Resting▼ at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be Friday at 4: 00 p.m. Interment to follow in Union Cemetery. Visitation Friday one hour prior to the service from 3: 00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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JENKS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-27 published
JENKS, Gladys▲ (née SYKES)
Of Elgin Manor, Saint Thomas on Tuesday June 24, 2008 at her late residence in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Henry JENKS (1981.) Loving mother of Shirley RICKETTS of Gravenhurst, Bruce and his wife Jackie▲ JENKS of Griffith, Joan (Balogh) and her husband Chris SCOTT of Saint Thomas and Susan and her husband Jim CALCUTT of Tillsonburg. Gladys was predeceased by a son Howard and by sisters Mae WILSON and Irene SHUERT and a brother John SYKES. Lovingly▲ remembered by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Gladys was born June 13, 1916 in Toronto, the daughter of the late Hanson and Hannah WILSON) SYKES. Resting▲ at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be Friday at 4: 00 p.m. Interment to follow in Union Cemetery. Visitation Friday one hour prior to the service from 3: 00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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JENNER 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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JENNER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-27 published
WILSON, John Robert
A resident of R.R.#5, Blenheim. John R. WILSON died Tuesday June 24, 2008 at Riverview Gardens, Chatham at the age of 81. Born in Chatham, Ontario son of the late Harry and Edith (JOHNSON) WILSON. Beloved husband of Dorothy Marie (BALMER) WILSON. Dear father of Jill and Terry DICKINSON, Chatham and Jeff and Jennifer WILSON, R.R.#1, Charing Cross. Predeceased by an infant son. Grandfather of Teri (Ryan) JENNER and Adam DICKINSON; Patty, Rosemary, John and Matthew WILSON. Brother of George and Sharlet WILSON, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Agnes and Edd MASTERS, Niagara Falls and the late Geraldine WILSON. (2002.) Also survived by several nieces and nephews. John had a lifelong love of farming in Harwich Township, a former member and director of the Kent County Cattleman's Association, the Ontario Cattleman Association The Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame, Vice-Chairman of the Ontario Sugar Beet Marketing Board, Past Board Member of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Board, The Land Division Committee for Kent County and an Inductee into the Kent County Agricultural Hall of Fame. He was a former and active member of the Blenheim Rotary Club, received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award and the 1994 Rotarian of the Year Award. John was also active in Christ Church having served as People's Warden, Rector's Warden and a member of the Church Board of Management. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at Christ Church, Anglican on Saturday June 28, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Paul MILLWARD officiating. Cremation with Private Family Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Blenheim Rotary Club or Christ Church Anglican Memorial Fund appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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JENNIE o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-05-07 published
JENNIE ELLEN McANSH
In loving memory of Jennie Ellen McAnsh who passed away at Saint
Luke's Place Nursing Home in Cambridge on Friday, April 25, 2008 in
her 92nd year. Daughter of the late John and Sarah (McArthur)
McAnsh. Loving sister of Katharine Fleming and Clifford (Hazel)
McAnsh. Dear Aunt of Mary Ellen Fleming (Edman), Dale (Wendy)
McAnsh, Douglas (Lori) McAnsh, niece Shirley McAnsh-Boothe and a
number of great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Roy,
Earl and Arthur, sister-in-law Viva (Greenfield) McAnsh,
brother-in-law Claude Fleming and nephews Carole McAnsh and Ivan
(Jean) McAnsh. Jennie was born in Billings Township on Manitoulin
Island. She attended Billings Public School and Gore Bay High
School. It was always her ambition to teach school so she followed
through with this by attending North Bay Normal School (Teacher's
College). In 1936 she began teaching at Pleasant Valley, then Long
Bay and Sandfield schools on Manitoulin. In 1943 she moved to
Windsor, Ontario and spent the rest of her long teaching career
there until her retirement in about 1980. She taught Kindergarten at
Begley School for ten years and during those years she also attended
night school and summer school classes at Wayne State University in
Detroit, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education
degree in 1956 and a Master of Education degree in 1959. Then she
became a primary reading consultant for Essex County. Her next move
was to the Windsor Teacher's College where she was a Master of
Primary English courses. When the Teacher's College affiliated with
the University of Windsor in 1970 Jennie became a Professor with the
Faculty of Education, a position which she held until her
retirement. During the years she also taught many night school and
summer school courses in various locations between Toronto and
Windsor. Her retirement years were spent in Toronto, Kelowna, BC and
Cambridge. Cremation has taken place, arrangements made by Barthel
Funeral Home in Cambridge. A Memorial Service will be held at a
later date in Gore Bay, Ontario. Interment at Long Bay Cemetery.

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JENNIFER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-14 published
Stray bullet kills Toronto man
By Omar EL AKKAD with a report from JENNIFER Lewington, Page A1
John O'KEEFE just happened to be walking down Toronto's busiest street on a Saturday night. That's all it took to cost him his life.
The 42-year-old Toronto resident and health-food store manager became the city's second homicide victim of 2008 when he was killed over the weekend. Mr. O'KEEFE, an avid environmentalist and father of a nine-year-old boy, was hit in the head by a single bullet that police believe was never meant for him. Two men now face first-degree murder charges in connection to the killing.
"The deceased was struck while he was basically just walking down the street," said Toronto police homicide detective Graham GIBSON. "He was just walking."
At around 1: 15 a.m. on Saturday, police were called to the Brass Rail Tavern, a strip club at 701 Yonge Street, just south of Bloor Street. Two men had just been kicked out of the club after acting up. After being booted from the tavern, both men began walking away, but only got a few metres before turning around.
"They did leave, but they didn't go far," said Det. GIBSON. " They took exception with security [at the Brass Rail]."
Upon returning, one of the two men allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired a single shot. Last night, police said the gun was registered to one of the suspects. Police believe it was aimed at members of the security staff outside the club.
Instead, it hit Mr. O'KEEFE in the head. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mr. O'KEEFE's partner described him yesterday as a wonderful human being who loved the environment.
"Johnny was a great guy; he really was," said Susan BANAHAN. "He loved to recycle - you couldn't throw a tissue in the garbage when he was around."
Mr. O'KEEFE had a nine-year-old son from a previous relationship. Together with Ms. BANAHAN and her child, they formed a family.
Ms. BANAHAN said Mr. O'KEEFE worked as a health-food store manager at the downtown Exchange Tower. In his spare time, she said, he liked to walk around the city - the Don Valley was one of his favourite spots.
At the time of his shooting, Mr. O'KEEFE was likely walking to the subway from the Duke of Gloucester, his favourite watering hole, Ms. BANAHAN said. Like the Brass Rail, the bar is located near the corner of Yonge and Bloor.
After the shooting, both suspects allegedly ran away, heading south on Yonge Street for a few metres before turning onto Charles Street.
But within 12 hours, police had two men in custody.
"We had excellent witnesses: and support from civilians and community members and people inside [the club]," Det. GIBSON said. As a result, police had the first suspect in custody by 11: 45 Saturday morning, and the second suspect a couple of hours later. Edward PAREDES, 22, and Awet ZEKARIAS, 23, both Toronto residents, are jointly charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder. They made their first court appearance yesterday morning at Old City Hall.
Saturday's killing bore eerie similarities to another shooting that rocked Toronto in December of 2005. Mr. O'KEEFE was killed just a few blocks north of where a brazen shootout claimed the life of 15-year-old Jane CREBA. Both victims were never the intended targets of the bullets that hit them, yet both were the only ones to die in each incident.
Ms. BANAHAN was devastated by the news of her partner's death - she spoke to a reporter yesterday just as news of Mr. O'KEEFE's killing played out on her television set at home.
"I'm just so sad that he won't be around any more," she said.
Last night, two of his best Friends, in shock over the fluke of their friend being in the wrong place at the wrong time, remembered him as a gentle, funny man, "brilliant at darts" and devoted to his young son and network of Friends.
"As a father, he showed his son Toronto's every ravine and heritage building," recalls Andrea ASTER, a friend for the past 20 years. "He was an ardent environmentalist whose only wish was that his son would grow up to be an environmental warrior."
She said that Mr. O'KEEFE, a 6-foot-2-inch man with "piercing blue eyes," had a way of making and keeping Friends.
"The people who were his Friends were his Friends for life," she said.
Another long-time friend, Brian EATON, 43, met Mr. O'KEEFE when they attended the same Scarborough high school. Mr. EATON said his younger brother, Tony, 42, who was in the same high-school class as Mr. O'KEEFE and remained close Friends, had invited him to the family cottage in Huntsville this past weekend. But Mr. O'KEEFE declined so that he could go skating with his son.
"I wish he had gone to the cottage," said Mr. EATON.
For the past 15 years, he said Mr. O'KEEFE was a weekly regular at the Duke of Gloucester pub, where he played darts.
"When I heard of the shooting I thought to myself I hope that was not Johnny because he was my one friend who might be walking down Yonge Street because he goes to the Duke," said Mr. EATON, adding that his friend's violent end was the opposite of how he lived.
"He wouldn't know anyone who has a gun or practices violence," said Mr. EATON.
"He was a responsible father, a responsible friend, the kind of guy that everyone loved and every kind word you would think of, you would apply to him."
Meanwhile, police are looking for witnesses: to a shooting Saturday night at Rosemary Lane in the Forest Hill neighbourhood. An unidentified man in his 20s suffered serious injury when he was shot once in the stomach near Bathurst Street and Eglinton Avenue, but is recovering in hospital, Toronto Police said yesterday.

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-01-02 published
WASSERFALL, Margaret Elizabeth
At Grey Gables, Markdale, on Friday, December 21, 2007, Margaret Elizabeth 'Betty' WASSERFALL of Markdale formerly of Toronto, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of William WASSERFALL, loving mother of Kathleen WILSON of Toronto Judith WASSERFALL (David CANN) of Mississauga and Valerie WASSERFALL (James CULLEN) of Chesley. Dear grandmother of Peter MORRIS; Ian, Blair, Anne and Mary WILSON; James and Stephanie CULLEN; Gregory, Heather and Margaret CANN. Predeceased by daughter Anne MORRIS and brother Bill JENNINGS. Betty served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War 2, graduated from Victoria College, U. of T., receiving her Bachelors of Arts, Library Science and Education. Betty was employed by the York Board of Education as head Librarian at Bayview Secondary School and was active in Friends of the Library, Markdale, Toronto Historical Society, Paperweight Collectors Association Ontario, Genealogical Association Ontario and the Ontario Bird Banding Association. The family received Friends at the May Funeral Home, 63 Main St. E., Markdale on Thursday, December 27 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service was held at Annesley United Church, 82 Toronto St. S. Markdale on Friday, December 28, 2007 at 1 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. If desired, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Walter Harris Memorial Library would be appreciated.
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JENNINGS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-16 published
PETTENGILL Robert Elmer “Bob&rdquo
Peacefully on Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2008, at Grey Bruce Health Services Meaford. Bob PETTENGILL of Owen Sound, in his 79th year. Loving husband of Marie (née RITCHIE.) Loving father to Judy OSBORNE (Harold BUMSTEAD), Susan (Brian) JENNINGS, Brian (Sandra) PETTENGILL, and Sandi (Dennis) FRENCH. Loving stepfather of Marilyn (Doug) COURTIS, and Stephen (Margaret) GREENWOOD. Sadly missed by his 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Also missed by his brother Don (Dianne) CAMPBELL. Predeceased by his granddaughter Lisa FRENCH. Bob loved music, and was a member of many pipe bands over the last 50 years, playing the bass and tenor drum. Friends are invited to Tannahill Funeral Home for a celebration of Bob's life, Monday February 18th, at 2 o'clock in the chapel, with visiting 1 hour prior to service, 1 p.m. till 2 p.m. Doctor Brad CLARK officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Owen Sound Kidney Dialysis Unit can be made through the G.B.R.H.C. Foundation, or donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-01 published
JENNINGS, Kenneth John
Sadly passed away at Parkwood Hospital on Sunday morning, March 30, 2008, age 84, after valiantly fighting cancer for some time. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Diana, sons Chris and Ron and Ron's partner Megan, brothers Victor (Mick) and Doug, nephews David and Russell, cousin Diana, Friends David and Vivienne and their family in Great Britain, and cousins in New York and California and their families in the United States. Also missed by co-workers and Friends from Richards Wilcox and his Friends and fellow certified engineers at the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists chapter of London, Ontario. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4: 30-7:00 p.m. at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James Street at Richmond, London. The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday April 2, at 10: 30 a.m. in the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, 4647 Colonel Talbot Road, London, by Rev. Father Gilbert. Interment Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church would be gratefully acknowledged. (www.harrisfuneralhome.ca)

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-24 published
McLEOD, C. Ross
Of Saint Thomas, passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in his 78th year. Beloved husband for 53 years to Betty (née CAIN) McLEOD. Dear uncle of Allan Pat COLLINS (Joanne) of Okotoks, Alberta, Lee Ann JENNINGS (Wesley) of Brampton, Michael ZAVITZ (Christine) of Glencoe, Pat ZAVITZ (Kathy) of Melbourne, and Keith ZAVITZ (Annette) of Strathroy. Also fondly remembered by several great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Predeceased by two sisters, Elinor ZAVITZ and Joan McLEOD (in infancy,) and by a brother, Douglas F. McLEOD. Born in Saint Thomas, November 29, 1930, son of the late Frank and Beatrice (née PATTERSON) McLEOD. Ross lived his life in Saint Thomas and Frome and was a retired employee of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (London District). He was an adherent of Knox Presbyterian Church, Saint Thomas. Relatives and Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Friday evening from 7: 00-8:00 p.m. A private service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday. Interment will be made in Elmdale Memorial Park. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully acknowledged.

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-05 published
JENNINGS, Douglas Merrifield, P.Eng.
Doug slipped away quietly at Casa Verde Health Centre, Toronto after a brief illness, December 30, 2007. He was 85. son of the late William and Isabel JENNINGS. Predeceased▼ by his first wife Joyce. Survived and missed by his wife Seona; son Marcus (Susan HALL); daughters Melanie (Jeff FRUITMAN), Bebhinn (Matthew STARRITT), and Bryndann; granddaughters Samara and Cleo FRUITMAN; and his sister Muriel MacDERMOTT. Special thanks to the staff at Casa Verde (2 Centre) for the good care they took of Doug during his last eighteen months of his life. Thank you to his great golfing buddies Howard Hewer and Bill Howard who hung in there when things got tough. Please join us in a celebration of Doug's life by wearing bright clothes and sharing your memories at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9th, 2008. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Toronto (416-322-6560), would be appreciated.

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-10 published
DARVELL, Henry
Father, husband, grandfather, friend, neighbour, gardener, outdoorsman, engineer, self-declared curmudgeon. Born March 26, 1931, in Glasgow, Scotland. Died July 27, 2007, in Carleton Place, Ontario, of heart failure, aged 76.
By Shayna WATSON and Rob JENNINGS and Giles DARVELL, Page L8
It is fitting that Henry, born in Scotland and raised in England, would find himself in a Canadian hamlet of 100 people most famous for its pub. He claimed status as the Ashton Village Curmudgeon with a self-published book by that name. The book was atlas, architectural document and love song to the village and life he adored.
He left Ashton, near Ottawa, adorned with sculptures made of gourds, daffodils, trees, garden gates with sunflower designs and unlikely connections between people.
Henry cultivated relationships. He was married twice, first for 26 years to Betty, with whom he had three children - Giles, Karen and Tim - then for 20 years to Susan, who predeceased him in Susan and Henry found great joy in their large garden. Henry designed and built additions to his barn and home. He traded lumber for copper and began building fountains; this gave way to gourd sculptures and then to painting and life drawing.
Henry accommodated, though didn't give in to, his failing health. He had cardiomyopathy.
Henry enjoyed drinks at the Ashton Pub on darts night, ice cream at the General Store, a good meal and the perfume of a beautiful flower.
Behind his big gruff exterior was a gentle man who easily fell under the spell of small children, delicate garden creatures and the promise of seeds.
He spoke with great pride of his children and grandchildren. His Friends were a group of people as eclectic as his interests. The extent of his social circle was evident at his 70th birthday party - toddlers, retired farmers, academics and artists joined the celebration.
Although he was unable to walk more than a block or two, Henry headed for Mexico with his dog and camper van. This was preceded by trips to northwestern Ontario, Yukon and James Bay, and followed by a trip to Newfoundland.
In the later stages of his illness, he complained that he was "dying too bloody slowly," but Henry lived independently until a few days before his death, in his home surrounded by Dougal, his canine companion, sports on the telly and a book by his side.
When he died, he left an ambitious five-foot canvas with the beginnings of a farm scene, gourds partly carved, fish to feed, plants to tend and frogs to show to visiting children. These were the signs of hope and the love of life that desired one more day.
Shayna WATSON and Rob JENNINGS are Henry's Friends, and Giles DARVELL is his eldest son.

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-12 published
PATTERSON, Samuel Morse
(May 23, 1918-April 10, 2008)
Passed away in Toronto in his 90th year. Predeceased by his loving wife Shirley (JENNINGS) in 1993. He is survived by his four devoted sons and their wives: Bruce (Barbara HANNACH) of Toronto; Paul (Fran HALTER) of Montreal; David (Joanne WILSON) of Toronto and Michael (Pamela ROBINSON) of Vancouver. Cherished grandfather of Robert, Ashley, Jennifer, Mark, Torie, Andrew, Benjamin, Owen and Emily. Sam will also be sadly missed by his brother, Allan Bryson PATTERSON; sister-in-law Joy FULFORD; and his friend of many years, Gwen PHELAN. Born in Toronto, Sam was a University of Toronto graduate in Chemical Engineering (1941). His 45 year career with Alcan began in Arvida, Québec, and took him around the world. His life was his family, Friends and Alcan, and included many happy years in Mandeville, Jamaica, followed by Montreal. On retirement, he returned to Toronto. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 2 o'clock. Visitation from 1-2 o'clock at St. Philip's Anglican Church, 31 St. Phillips Rd., Etobicoke. Interment at St. Philip's Churchyard. Condolences and memories may be made at www.turnerporter.ca In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Sam's memory may be made to Toronto Grace Health Centre Foundation - Palliative Care Unit. (416-925-2251 Ext. 278) www.torontograce.org

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-17 published
Ontario New Democratic Party leader turned province into a three-party political system
A politician who was remarkably deficient in ego, he took over with a caucus so small that he held 18 portfolios, yet 'was never, ever, set back.' He put cause before ambition and twice stepped aside for others
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S8
In a political career that spanned three decades and as many premiers (Leslie Frost, John Robarts and William Davis), Donald C. MacDONALD never despaired that his social democratic convictions would ultimately prevail. "I am, by nature, an optimist - an 'incorrigible optimist' according to my Friends," he confided in his aptly named memoirs, The Happy Warrior.
"Whenever we were defeated, he always found a moral victory," said former politician Stephen Lewis, who succeeded Mr. MacDONALD as leader of Ontario's New Democratic Party. "Whenever we made progress by inches, he saw a socialist sweep. He was never, ever, set back."
As a politician, Mr. MacDONALD was that most extraordinary of creatures, a man without an overweening ego. He put the cause before his own ambition, working as an organizer for the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation under David Lewis, stepping down from the New Democratic Party leadership to make way for Stephen Lewis in 1970 and then resigning from York South, the seat he had held for 27 years, to ease Bob Rae's transition from federal to provincial politics.
How he would respond to Mr. Rae's current political incarnation is harder to gauge. "For Donald, it would have been inexplicable. It would have hurt him deeply," said Mr. Lewis. "He would not have understood how somebody who was schooled at the feet of Tommy Douglas, Stanley Knowles and David Lewis, and who then became premier of the province as a New Democrat, could make the jump [to the Liberal Party]. He would have been quite taken aback."
"He was very disappointed, but, directly contrary to what some people have said, it never affected our personal relationship. He never expressed any bitterness to me," said Mr. Rae, speaking from the lobby of the House of Commons in Ottawa. "He understood that I had reached a different point in my life and that I simply disagreed with the idea that one could only be a progressive inside the New Democratic Party. I also felt that a real change was taking place because the Harris-Harper takeover of [the Progressive Conservative] parties provincially and federally changed the dynamics of politics - and I continue to believe that very strongly."
Many of us wander through life changing jobs and searching for our true vocation. Not Mr. MacDONALD. He set his sights on a career in politics as a teenager and determined the route he would follow to achieve his goal. "I can recall vividly an occasion in Grade 10," he wrote in his memoirs, "when each member of the class had to deliver a speech on what they intended to do upon graduation. Some were uncertain, but not me: school teaching was to be the stepping stone, while doing undergraduate work, to weekly journalism, in pursuit of the goal of politics."
The only question: Which party? His parents were apolitical and, as a young man, he leaned towards the Progressive Conservatives, if only as a personal tilt away from the Liberals, who dominated federal politics. It was life, and what he saw of it during the Depression and the Second World War, that determined his political stripe as a social democrat.
"Although philosophically misguided, he was nonetheless a predominant figure in the legislature," said his old political foe, William Davis, Ontario premier from 1971 to 1985. "He was a great debater and very knowledgeable with respect to the rules of the House. I think he was respected by his own caucus, and - I can only speak for myself - I even had a certain degree of affection for him. He put the issues of the day and the issues of his party before any personal ambition of his own… and he kept the party active, and provided leadership in the House and he certainly added to the ongoing debate about Confederation."
"He was the anchor and encyclopedia of Ontario's political life - not just in the Frost years, but in the Robarts years," said Mr. Lewis. "And at times, because there were so few Co-Operative Commonwealth Federationers and New Democratic Partyers in the legislature, he handled every portfolio himself."
On that, he and Mr. Rae remain in complete agreement. "His great characteristic was his optimism and his sheer durability. He was a tremendous generalist in his knowledge of public policy and in his dedication to the Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation and the New Democratic Party," said Mr. Rae. "He was a very dedicated, ebullient, hard-working guy - quite remarkable."
Donald Cameron MacDONALD was born in Cranbrook, British Columbia, on December 7, 1913, the eldest of eight children to Charles Pirie and Gertrude Annie (JENNINGS) MacDONALD.
Charles, who was of Scottish ancestry, had left the family farm on the Tullochgorum Road near Ormstown, south of Montreal, for the West. After several years and jobs, his father persuaded him to come back and till the family soil. Young Donald went to nearby Ormstown High School, graduating in 1931. He took teacher training at Macdonald College in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, graduating in 1932 as the Depression deepened.
His first job was in a country school near Shawville, Quebec, teaching pupils from all seven elementary grades. After five years, he had worked his way up to a high school in Sherbrooke, where he also coached hockey, football and basketball, while taking extramural university courses for an undergraduate degree from Queen's University. It took him six years and $1,875, including the cost of actually living in Kingston and going to class in his senior year so that he could graduate in 1938 with an honours degree in history, politics and economics.
That year was pivotal as training for a political career. He wrote a column for the student newspaper, sat on the executive of the debating union and was a delegate from Queen's at the founding of the Canadian Student Union in Winnipeg. He also won a fellowship to do graduate work and caught the eye of a man named Arthur Newell, who hired him as a travelling lecturer in Britain and the United States to promote Anglo-American understanding.
After completing his master's thesis in March, 1939, Mr. MacDONALD embarked on a cross-country tour to gauge the state of the Canadian nation, made a quick trip back to Queen's to write his final exams and then sailed for England to travel and speak to audiences in Britain and on the continent. The war scuttled plans for an American tour, so he was sent back across Canada, earning enough to wipe out his university debts. Turning his back on teaching, Mr. MacDONALD sought the next rung on his self-styled career ladder - journalism. He landed a job first as a proofreader on The Gazette in Montreal and then on the education and consular beats.
In February, 1942, he left the newspaper, joined the Royal Canadian Navy and married Simone BOURCHEIX, a young woman he had met at the inaugural Canadian Student Union conference in Winnipeg in 1938. By chance, they met again in 1942 at adjoining tables during a Montreal lecture on French translation. Six months later, they were engaged and, after a weekend wedding and a two-day honeymoon, he was training to be a wireless operator in St-Hyacinthe while his bride taught school in Montreal.
Instead of going overseas, he was promoted to sub-lieutenant and sent to Ottawa to work as the secretary to a top-secret communications committee deciphering signals from enemy submarines. (That summer he also purchased, for $25, a sustaining membership in the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, a left-leaning Canadian political party that had been founded in 1932.) Within two years of joining the navy, he was made founding editor of Canada Digest, a monthly compendium of news and features that was circulated to Canadian military personnel overseas.
From print, he moved to radio as the chairman of Servicemen's Forum. Working with Robert G. Allen, later the executive producer of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation drama, he went to a different military base every week in Canada (and abroad, after the Germans surrendered in 1945), chose a panel of three vocal servicemen and launched a free-wheeling discussion on topics such as postwar employment, housing or education. He had three lasting memories from these days: inspecting the "rubble heap" of the former Reich Chancellery in Berlin; observing the trial of Irma Grese, the sadistic concentration camp guard who was reputed to have made lampshades out of human skin and then hanged in December, 1945 and the exhuming of mass graves in the forests outside Celle in central Germany.
After being demobilized, Mr. MacDONALD and his wife settled in Ottawa, where, in May of 1946, he accepted an invitation from David Lewis, federal secretary of the Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation, to work at the party's national office. "It was the most important decision of my political life," he wrote in his memoirs, "a culmination of all that had gone before, and the gateway to what was to follow." For several years, he travelled the country as federal treasurer and organizer, drumming up financial and electoral support for the party while Mrs. MacDONALD kept house and took the major role in raising their three young children, Sandra, Joy and Brian.
When Ted Jolliffe resigned as Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation leader in Ontario, after having lost the Toronto riding of York South in the 1951 provincial election, Mr. MacDONALD was invited to switch gears from international and national affairs to provincial ones. He knew the Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation could not achieve national prominence without a strong presence in one of the central provinces. Besides, if nothing else, winning the leadership of the Ontario party would curtail his incessant travelling.
At the convention in November, 1953, Mr. MacDONALD came out ahead of the other contenders, Fred Young and Andrew Brewin, on the second ballot. As leader, he was hobbled for nearly two years by not having a seat in the legislature, a situation he rectified in the 1955 provincial election, when he won the Toronto riding of York South. His three-member caucus was so small that he was the designated critic of 18 different government ministries.
"His work habits were prodigious," said Stephen Lewis. "He churned out press release after press release at his old typewriter in an astonishing effort at enlightening the province about the issues. And because he was so good on his feet and so effective in the house, it is quite remarkable, that sitting with one or two colleagues, he was effectively the opposition. It was a performance unlike any other that I can think of in Ontario's political life."
Although he never became premier, never even became leader of the Official Opposition, Mr. MacDONALD turned Ontario into a three-party political system, oversaw the transition of the Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation into the New Democratic Party in 1961 and achieved his biggest electoral victory in 1967, when the party's standings rose from eight to 20 seats and its share of the popular vote rose from 16 to 26 per cent.
Three years later, the party thought it could smell success with a younger and more charismatic leader. Having laid the bedrock for 15 years, Mr. MacDONALD stepped down as leader to make way for Stephen Lewis, the son of his old Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation colleague.
"I have always struggled with that in my life, whether it was premature, and yet Donald handled it with such grace," said Mr. Lewis. "We sat in the legislature together after I was leader. We were very, very close colleagues, working harmoniously and effectively, largely because Donald was so incredibly devoted and kind. Even though I know it always hurts when you relinquish a leadership and would have preferred not to, he was the soul of comradeship and was constantly and consistently helpful and engaged."
In the 1975 election, Mr. Lewis ran a powerful campaign on a platform of rent control and workplace safety and won enough seats to form the Official Opposition in a Tory minority government led by Mr. Davis. The party's fortunes faltered two years later. The New Democratic Party was reduced to 33 seats and the Liberals became the Official Opposition. A year later, a frustrated Mr. Lewis resigned as leader of the party and as an member of provincial parliament. Michael Cassidy succeeded him in 1978, only to resign in 1982.
Mr. MacDONALD persuaded Bob Rae to run for the leadership - "he was a hard man to say no to," said Mr. Rae. Mr. MacDONALD didn't want Mr. Rae to be a leader without a seat in the legislature, as he, himself, had been in the early 1950s, so he offered up his own riding when nobody else in the party was willing to make the sacrifice. Mr. Rae won York South in a by-election in 1982 and, eight years later, became the 21st premier of Ontario and the only New Democratic Party politician to serve as a provincial premier east of Manitoba. The party was routed in the 1995 election and Mr. Rae subsequently resigned as leader, gave up his seat and quit the party.
Mr. MacDONALD was 69 when he retired from provincial politics in 1982. Among other activities, he served as chair of the Ontario Election Finances Commission, as president of York Community Services (the province's first community health centre, which he was instrumental in founding) and later as president of the Learning Enrichment Foundation. He taught political science at York and Ryerson universities, edited a textbook on Ontario politics and wrote his memoirs.
Donald Cameron MacDONALD was born in Cranbrook, British Columbia, on December 7, 1913. He died in hospital in Toronto of heart failure, after a short illness, on March 8, 2008. He was 94. He is survived by Simone, his wife of 66 years, three children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A public celebration of his life will be held in The Great Hall, Hart House, at the University of Toronto on May 7, 2008, at 4: 30 p.m.

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-11 published
JENNINGS, Warring Laird
(September 25, 1918-June 10, 2008)
A lifelong resident of Hamilton, Laird passed away peacefully at Saint Peter's Hospital in his 90th year. He is survived by his beloved wife Jean and children Laird (Joan) JENNINGS, Mary (Barry▼) McKEON, Barbara (Colin) LAZIER, Maggie Butterfield (Ditch) DICKINSON. Dear Grandfather to Sarah and Stephen (Laura) JENNINGS; David and Holly McKEON; Amy (Erik) SCHAEFER, Kate, Colin and William LAZIER; David (Lauren), Andrew and Taylor DICKINSON: Great-grandfather to Lauren, Liam and Matthew; Beth and Martha and Zoë. He is predeceased by his sister Elsa. He is also survived by his sister Joan BIRMINGHAM of Vancouver. Laird served with the Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force as Flt. Lt. in World War 2 and he was awarded Hamilton's first Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a Hamilton City Alderman, Past Chair of the Hamilton Club, Past President of the Caledon Mountain Trout Club and a member of the Tamahaac Club. Laird happily retired from Jennings Insurance to pursue fly fishing, duck hunting and skeet shooting. He will be sadly missed by his many Friends. Special thanks for the loving care given to Laird by the 3 East staff at Saint Peter's Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A memorial Service will be held at the Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Avenue, Hamilton, on Friday, June 13 at 11 a.m. Donations in Laird's memory may be made to the Church of the Ascension, the McMaster Institute of Urology at Saint_Joseph's Healthcare or the charity of your choice. Funeral Ar rangements entrusted to Marlatt Funeral Home, Hamilton. On-line tributes may be made at www.mem.com.

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-27 published
HENDERSON, Ann Elizabeth "Betty" (née KNOLL)
(April 14, 1921-June 26, 2008)
Beloved wife of 62 years to Ren.
Betty is survived by her sister, Mary Louise RILEY (John,) and predeceased by her sister Jean Isabelle.
Loving mother to Children: Ren (Marion), Jamie (Barbara), Ian, Elizabeth JENNINGS (Rob) and Barbara.▲ Predeceased▲ by daughter Pamela.
Loving grandmother to Christie HENDERSON- BIGGAR (Kirk), Sarah HENDERSON, Sarah RIMMINGTON, Graeme HENDERSON (Trish), Anne HENDERSON, Marcus Madot HENDERSON, Scott HENDERSON (Bernice), Julie HENDERSON, Graeme JENNINGS, Tory JENNINGS.
Loving great-grandmother to Charlie, Finlay and Duncan BIGGAR.
After a full, satisfying and eventful life Betty passed peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
Betty was born in Port Colborne and her first career was there in the family shoe business; later, a second career as a remedial teacher with the Carleton and Peel School Boards.
Betty was a proud graduate of Bishop Strachan School and Trinity College, University of Toronto, with Bachelor degrees in Arts and Education.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Doctor SCHNIEDER/SNIDER/SNYDER for his direction and care and to the professional staff at 4 Centre Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital who made Mother's final days as comfortable as possible.
Flowers are gratefully declined but a donation to the Saint_Jude's Anglican Church Memorial Garden Fund, 160 William Street, Oakville, Ontario L6J 1C5 would be much appreciated by the family.
There will be no visitation but a memorial service will be held at Saint_Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William Street in Oakville at 11: 00 a.m. on Friday July 4, 2008.
Reception to follow for Friends and family at The Oakville Club, 56 Water Street in Oakville.
Arrangements entrusted to Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, Oakville (905-844-2600). Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-15 published
DAYKIN, Stanley Elvin "Al"
83, died peacefully at Leaside Retirement Residence in Toronto, Ontario, on Thursday, July 10th, 2008. Born in Orillia, Ontario, he is survived by Jeannine DAYKIN (née JENNINGS,) the mother of Lynn CLUETT (Ray,) Judy DALLING (Bob,) Brian and Ian (Terry) all of Nova Scotia, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, as well as brothers Steve and Vern. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1943 until 1946 and was then employed by Photographic Survey in Toronto. He transferred to their Montreal office in 1951 and moved his family to found Atlantic Air Survey in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in 1959, which he sold to Lockwood Survey Corp. in 1970 and continued to work as President and General Manager. From 1979 until 1985 he was Vice President, Marketing for Northway Survey Corp., which became Northway-Gestalt; the company was sold to Spar Aerospace in 1980, which required extensive travel around the world over the next few years. He lived a number of years in British Columbia doing consulting work, before returning to spend his remaining years in Toronto. He was a member of Canadian Institute of Surveying, President of Canadian Institute of Surveying in 1980, member of American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, and Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Cremation has already taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. The family would like to express its heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Leaside Retirement Residence for the kindness, consideration and patience that we have experienced throughout the time that our father was living there. It helped a great deal when we were living so far away to know that he was treated with dignity and respect.

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JENNINGS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-13 published
JENNINGS, Howard
(Spry Lodge No. 406, Fenelon Falls, and Branch 238, Fenelon Falls Legion)
Entered into rest at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in his 70th year. Howard was the beloved husband of Marilyn (née TAILOR/TAYLOR) for 49 years. Loving father of Mark, and Tammy. Cherished grandfather of Leslie, and Rachel. Survived by brothers-in-law Howard RYAN and George BARNES, and their families. Howard will be greatly missed by many neighbours and Friends. Visitation at the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705-328-2721) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Friday, March 14th at 3: 00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Ontario Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Brethren of The Spry Lodge No. 406, Fenelon Falls are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Friday at 2: 45 p.m. for a service at 3: 00 p.m.

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