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LANE o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-07-09 published
LANE- ARMSTRONG – In loving memory of husband and stepfather Larry Lane
July 5, 2005, and loved son and brother Scott Armstrong, July 5, 2007.
Death is not the extinguishing of the Light,
But the putting out of the Lamp because the
Dawn has come.
Margaret, Margaret Ann and Tom.

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LANE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-16 published
BECKINGHAM, George Edward
Peacefully, with family at his side at Parkwood Hospital, London, Saturday, February 9, 2008 after a long battle with bone marrow disease, George Edward BECKINGHAM in his 87th year. Cherished husband of the late W. Joy BECKINGHAM (née NICHOLS.) Much loved father of Terry (Valerie) of the The Pas, Manitoba, and daughter Susan STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of London. Dear grandfather of Jennifer (Jason) of The Pas, Manitoba, George B. BECKINGHAM (Frances) of Coquitlam, British Columbia, great-grandfather of Adam, Anne, Jack and Jane. Loved by sisters Mary (LANE) and Luella (ALLISTON) of Hamilton and sister-in-law Doreen TREITZ (née Nichols) of Sudbury and Audrey LAMB (née NICHOLS) of North Bay, nieces, grand nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by many other Friends and extended family. George was born to George and Philomena (NIELSEN) BECKINGHAM of Hamilton, October 23, 1921. He was a member of the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders and served his country in war with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. After many years as District Manager with the Fuller Brush Company in Winnipeg and Burlington, and known for his meticulous work habits, he was sought after by, and contracted with, many large companies. George was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #501, Lambeth, where he was welcomed and cared for by members and Friends. Many thanks to them and a very special tribute to the nurses and staff of the Western Counties Wing, #3rd Floor "Kent" and Doctor D. CAVANAUGH for their outstanding care of our Dad. At George's request, there is to be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place. Interment alongside his sweetheart "Joy" at Burlington Memorial Gardens. (Arrangements entrusted to Smith's Funeral Home, Burlington, 905-632-3333). In lieu of flowers, George would have appreciated a donation to a charity of your choice. www.smithsfh.com

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LANE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-07 published
CLEAVE, Marian Frances (née HUNTER)
We are sad to announce that Mom passed away on Monday, March 3rd, 2008 at Strathroy Middlesex Hospital at the age of 88. She resided most recently at the Country Manor in Thedford. Previously she and the family lived in Port Lambton and Sarnia. Mom was predeceased by her husband, William Thomas (Bill) CLEAVE. She will be missed by her five children; Carole CLEAVE of Lake Valley Grove, Babs and Brian COLLIER of Errol Village, Marnie and Nick MECHALKO of Lazy Acres, Tom CLEAVE of Georgetown and Martin CLEAVE of London, formerly Sarnia. Marian adored her grandchildren - Kacy and Rob WEEKE, David and Brooke COLLIER, Mark and Dawn FAIRBAIRN, Jay and Julie SHEPPARD, Nathaniel SHEPPARD, Jenna and Mandy SHEPPARD, Andrew and Di MECHALKO, Mary and Derrik MECHALKO, Tyson CLEAVE and Carrie LANE and Mindy CLEAVE. Her special joys were her thirteen great-grandchildren. Marian leaves behind her older sister Babs LEROY and three nieces and their families in California. She is also survived by Jack and Fran CLEAVE and many nieces and nephews in Canada. She was predeceased by Harry and Verna HUNTER Frank and Jean CLEAVE. In honour of Mom's wishes, there will be no funeral. We invite family and Friends to join us at a party to celebrate Mom's life on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. at the Sarnia Yacht Club, 1220 Fort Street, Point Edward. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Inn of the Good Shepherd or your local food bank would be appreciated (cheques only please). Arrangements entrusted to the D.J. Robb Funeral Home, Sarnia. Messages of condolence can be sent to djrobbfh@ebtech.net

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LANE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-07 published
SABO, Michael
In his 50th year, suddenly at home on March 4, 2008. Beloved son of Diane (LANE) SABO and predeceased by his father John SABO (2006.) Father of Jason and Randy LIVINGSTONE and Sally DESOUSA. Survived by brothers Mark and Rob and sister Judy and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Dear grandfather of 3 grandchildren. Friend of Sue and Johnny CLUTTERBUCK. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at the Army, Navy, Air Force #393, 649 Colborne Street, London on Saturday, March 8, at 2: 00 p.m. A further celebration of Michael's life will be celebrated at the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street, London on Monday, March 10 between the hours of 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. (Cremation arrangements entrusted to Forest City Cremation Service, London).

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LANE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-29 published
NOYLE, Shirley Irene (née LUMLEY)
A resident of Wallaceburg passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, "Sydenham Campus", in Wallaceburg, at the age of 68. Shirley was born in Sarnia and is the loving daughter of Margaret (FILES) LUMLEY and the late Howard William LUMLEY (1990.) Beloved wife of Robert "Bob" NOYLE. Loving mother and mother-in-law of: Joanne and Tom LANE of Port Lambton, Bryan and Colleen NOYLE of Wallaceburg, Susan and Jim MARTIN of Kitchener and Dawne and Jim RICHMOND of Oro. Loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 6. Kind sister and sister-in-law of: Eric and Catherine LUMLEY of Sombra, Cora Ann LUMLEY and the late James "Jim" LUMLEY (2007) of Sombra. Friends will be received at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd., 639 Elgin Street, Wallaceburg, on Sunday, March 30, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 31st, 2008 from Saint_James Anglican Church, Wallaceburg, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Len MYERS, officiating. Interment of ashes in Moore Union Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Diabetes Association may be left at the funeral home. As a living memorial a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Shirley Irene NOYLE.

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LANE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-24 published
LANE, Murray
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Southlake Regional Health Centre with his family at his side. Cherished and much loved son of Ron and Marian LANE of Goderich. Dear brother of Sandra LANE (Lee THACKERAY) of Burlington and Brian (Lisa OGILVIE) of Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2003 Murray discovered that his truce calling in life was as Uncle Murray and he will be sadly missed by his nieces Audrey and Grace and nephew Grant. Survived by his grandmother Lillian McTAVISH of Stratford. Murray will also be sadly missed by his many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, companion Des, Friends and special Friends from Doane House. A graduate from the University of Waterloo in civil engineering, Murray built a very successful business career at International Business Machines Corporation where he won multiple awards for his innovative work in process re-engineering, Friends will be received at the Taylor Funeral Home "Newmarket Chapel", 524 Davis Dr., Newmarket, 905-898-2100 from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008. A Murray's wishes are that donations be made to Doane House Hospice. On-line condolences available through www.taylorfuneralhomenewmarket.com

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LANE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-31 published
HOTCHKISS, William " Bill"
At Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Friday, May 30, 2008. William "Bill" HOTCHKISS of Goderich. Beloved husband of Veronica (LANE) HOTCHKISS. Loving father of Bonnie RAMSEY, Shelley (Pat) DECARIA, Chris (Tania) HOTCHKISS and the late Lorne HOTCHKISS. Dear grandfather of Andrew, Michelle, Sarah and Shannon. Also survived by his sister Betty (Elgin) JOHNSON. Friends will be received at McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East Street, Goderich on Sunday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Goderich on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 11 a.m. Interment Saint_James Parish Cemetery, Seaforth. Donations to the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation Connecticut Scanner gratefully acknowledged. Parish Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Sunday evening at 8: 30 p.m. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca

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LANE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-02 published
CHAPPLE, Frank Leslie
Age 91 of Wallaceburg formerly of R.R.#5 Dresden passed away peacefully at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Sydenham Campus, Wallaceburg on Sunday June 29, 2008. He was born in Chatham Township son of the late Frederick Roy and Helena (JOHNSON) CHAPPLE. His wife Mary (RONDEAU) CHAPPLE predeceased in 2004. Dear father of Janet and Donald LANE of Aylmer, Frederick and Dianne CHAPPLE of Wallaceburg, Kenneth and Janice CHAPPLE of Florence. Dear grandfather of Sherry and Peter DEKRAKER, Chris LANE, Darrell and Lois LANE, Paul and Marlies CHAPPLE, Mark and Crystal CHAPPLE, Kendra and Steve BADDER, Kelly and Brad MEREDITH, Kyle CHAPPLE and Jenn. Great-grandfather of Ethan, Caleb, Kiley, Jesse, Zachery, Larissa, Sophie, Chloe, Ayden and Teya. Brother of Madge and the late Wallace BROWN, Pearl and John MASTERS. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends will be received at the Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, 620 Cross Street, Dresden on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. Interment in Dresden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made by cheque to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Sydenham Campus, Wallaceburg, Park St. Place Retirement Residence or the charity of choice. Online condolences may be left at the funeral home website - www.deburgerfuneralhome.com.

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LANE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-23 published
HOOVER, Patricia Anne (LANKIN)
At University Hospital, London on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Patricia Anne (LANKIN) HOOVER of Lucan and formerly of Mount Brydges and North Bay in her 69th year. Dear mother of Ben of Mount Brydges and Tim and Kelly of Bayfield. Dear grandmother of Alex. Dear sister of Shirley and Jerry NURSE of Lucan, Bill and Pauline LANKIN of Port Franks, and Glenn LANKIN. Predeceased by a sister Donna LANE. Remembered by her life long friend Marg DURNFORD of London. Cremation. To celebrate Pat's life a gathering will be held at Mr. Haney's Market, 269 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday, July 31st from 2-4 p.m. The family would like to thank University Hospital 4th floor staff, especially Katrina, for the compassionate care Patricia received. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211) entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.

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LANE o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.collingwood.the_connection 2008-04-18 published
COLLINS, Walter Edward
The family of Walter COLLINS would like to thank all those Friends and relatives who brought so much love, Friendship and joy into the life of our husband, father and grandfather.
On the sad occasion of his sudden passing, we would like to send sincere thanks to the attending Wasaga Beach Paramedics, Ontario Provincial Police and the Fire Department. Thank you for the professionalism shown and the respect for Walter's dignity that he was so deserving of Thank you to all those who telephoned, emailed, sent flowers and donated to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Thank you to Doctor James LANE and all the staff at Stayner Medical Centre for 20 years of care, compassion and patience. Also, to Irma and all the staff at the Wasaga Beach IDA.
Special thank you to Watts Funeral Home in Wasaga Beach for the care and respect given to Walter's service. A very special thanks to Darrin WATTS for going above and beyond the call of duty in preparation for Walter's final journey home.
Thanks to Noreen, her daughter Suzanne, Wilma, Luanne, Eddie and Arlene. The Dyconia (Pat and John), and the many more Friends who helped with the food. To The Beacon (Guy) for the get together after the service.
To Walter's sister Eileen BURNELL and Chad WALLACE who spoke at the service. Chad, Patsy and Doug WALLACE who sang so beautifully. To the Toronto Emergency Medical Services Honour Guard and all former co-workers, especially to Paul HESS, his partner for 30 years. To Reverend Keith LOCKHART, who oversaw the service. To Julie SHAND and Kirk WHITLOCK who prepared the wonderful slide show, thank you all so very much.
To Robert FRIEND, our rock and anchor, Thank You.
To his brothers of the Wasaga Wobblers, we know it was all about the love. Foward… he got his hat.
May his memory always bring a smile to everyone he knew. He touched us all with his special gift of true Friendship. We love you all.
The COLLINS Family
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LANE o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-05-21 published
KEPE, Steve
The family of the late Steve KEPE wish to thank family and Friends for the food donations, cards, flowers and contributions to charities. Special thanks to the Stayner Nursing Home, Doctor LANE, Rev. Darren MAY and the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home for their care and compassion.
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LANE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-09 published
He was 'the last of a generation of real publishers' in Canada
A wordsmith who learned the book business in New York, he moved to Toronto in search of independence, writes Sandra MARTIN. 'He wanted to make a difference, and he thought he could do it with information'
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S8
An entrepreneur, a wordsmith and a fiercely independent businessman with a canny eye for real estate, Robert FITZHENRY moved to Canada from the New York publishing world in 1966 and established Fitzhenry and Whiteside. In the 1970s and 1980s, Fitz and Witz was a prominent player in the Canadian book scene, doing about $20-million in annual business, mainly by representing Harper and Row and other major U.S. publishers.
Initially, Mr. FITZHENRY was a distributor who claimed he had no interest in publishing books (known to be one of the more spectacular ways of going broke, especially in the days before wide-scale federal and provincial subsidies). Then, almost without trying, he won a couple of huge contracts to produce elementary-school, social-study materials from the province of British Columbia in the late 1960s. "He wanted to make a difference," said his daughter Sharon FITZHENRY, now president of the company, "and he thought he could do it with information."
So, he began publishing an eclectic list of non-fiction titles, mostly reference works that reflected his own fascination with words and language. F&W's first trade title, which appeared in centennial year, was Public Opinion and Canadian Identity, a statistical analysis of Canadians and their perceptions of Canada. He later published a significant series of reference books, including developing and producing several editions of the Funk and Wagnalls Canadian College Dictionary, the F&W Book of Quotations, The Canadian Thesaurus and Canadian Facts and Dates.
"Sponsoring studies on Canadian English as Bob has done for so many years is a relatively self-effacing activity with modest dividends for a publisher," J.K. (Jack) CHAMBERS, professor of linguistics at the University of Toronto, wrote in the preface to the 2001 edition of the thesaurus. "Neither his profile nor his profit margin makes Bob do it. It goes deeper than that. Bob FITZHENRY is word-struck, and always has been. His feelings are word-shaped. He published these books because he wants to read them. Those of us who are also word-struck are in his debt."
Describing Mr. FITZHENRY as "a decent guy," and "a smart businessman," bookseller Frans DONKER of the Book City chain in Toronto said of his former employer: "He was a quiet guy, definitely not a Jack McClelland, but he had influence. I think a lot of people in this industry owe him a big favour for letting them [as young kids] run divisions or offices in other parts of the country," said Mr. DONKER, himself the beneficiary of Mr. FITZHENRY's laissez-faire management style.
As a publisher, Mr. FITZHENRY "saw opportunities and went after them," said Marty CUTLER, now owner of Fairmount Books, a Markham, Ontario, wholesale and remainder operation, who worked as a sales rep for Fitzhenry and Whiteside more than 30 years ago. "He was generous, supportive, encouraging and fascinating. Here was an incredibly well-read, self-educated man, so it was very interesting to have such a smart guy, and such an interesting guy, mentor me. He was the last of a generation of real publishers and we are very lucky to have had him."
Early Years
Robert (Bob) Irvine FITZHENRY, the only son of Irvine and Margaret (LANE) FITZHENRY, was born in New York in the last year of the First World War. His sister, Ann, was born two years later. Irvine FITZHENRY, who was a travelling clock and watch salesman and repairman, had undiagnosed Huntington's disease (a genetic neurological disorder that affects movement, emotions and mental abilities) and was often mistakenly assumed to be a hopeless drunk. His daughter inherited Huntington's and died in 1961, but his son was spared.
During the Depression, and the most debilitating stages of her husband's illness, Margaret FITZHENRY supported her family by opening a pricey restaurant, Margaret Ann's Tearoom, in New Rochelle, New York Bob was the busboy.
After completing high school in New Rochelle, Mr. FITZHENRY enrolled in the University of Michigan, where he worked on the university paper, The Michigan Daily, and earned money in the summers in Florida as a tutor. He graduated in 1938 with a bachelor's degree in English and became a stringer for United Press International, working out of Columbus, Ohio. He quickly rose to chief of that United Press International branch, but quit after he was forced to witness an execution at the Ohio State Penitentiary.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army and was sent to boot camp at Fort Dix, N.J. After training, he was posted to Newport, R.I., then the enclave of many of America's richest families, serving as a sergeant on a searchlight crew watching the seas and the sky for enemy submarines and aircraft. After Pearl Harbour, he transferred to the U.S. Army Air Forces, trained in Texas as a bomber pilot and was promoted to lieutenant. The Second World War ended before he could be sent overseas.
After he was demobilized, he went to work for Harper and Brothers as a junior salesman in the southeastern United States, travelling by train and later in a car, which he named Hesperus, with trunks of books. In 1949, Mr. FITZHENRY was promoted and transferred to Chicago by his mentor, Cass Canfield (the editor and executive who brought James Thurber and E.B. White to Harper's, and one of the founders of the journal Foreign Affairs). That same year, on January 22, Mr. FITZHENRY married Hilda ANDERSON, who was what would now be called an executive assistant to a financial estate manager on Wall Street. Eventually they had three children: Sharon, Bridget (who died from a heart attack in 1987) and Hollister (Holly.) Mrs. FITZHENRY died on February 8, 2007, at the age of 91.
Mr. FITZHENRY rose to the position of vice-president of sales for Harper and Row (the company that was formed in 1962 after the merger of Harper and Brothers and Row, Peterson and Co.), but after nearly 20 years with Harper, he "was tired of working for somebody else," Sharon FITZHENRY said. He toyed with the idea of moving to Australia or buying a little newspaper in Rhode Island, but eventually settled on Canada.
A consummate animal lover, Mr. FITZHENRY wanted to bring the family pets, which included the requisite cats and dogs, a pony and a burro named Mahalia along with his household goods. Apparently, he was stopped by Canada Customs and Immigration and sent a message back to his wife in New York saying, "I can't get my ass across the border."
Fitzhenry and Whiteside
He set up Fitzhenry and Whiteside with Cecil WHITESIDE (vice-president, sales for the Musson Book Co.) in Scarborough, now part of greater Toronto. The two men knew each other because Mr. WHITESIDE had been buying Harper books from Mr. FITZHENRY for years. In the new company, which was founded on April Fool's Day, 1966, Mr. FITZHENRY managed the sales, marketing and finance (that included representing the huge Harper and Row account in Canada) while Mr. WHITESIDE was in charge of servicing orders.
From 1970 to 1974, Peter CRABTREE, now president of Crabtree Publishing, helped build a school textbook division for Fitzhenry and Whiteside. " This was new territory for 'Fitz,' Mr. CRABTREE said in an e-mail message, "because his company was centred around selling to bookstores and libraries." Nevertheless, "he threw himself into the challenge with vigour, enthusiasm, and humour" and "we spent many happy hours recalling our misadventures with departments of education across Canada, as we competed with Canada's publishing community for school adoptions."
Mr. DONKER began working for Mr. FITZHENRY as a sales rep in eastern Canada in 1971. Two years later, Mr. FITZHENRY "threw him the ball to set up a remainder division" called Beaver Books. Mr. DONKER, who was in his mid-20s and had only been in Canada (from his native Holland) for four years, is still grateful for the opportunity. "Fitz did that to many a young snip-snapper," said Mr. DONKER, "and he would seldom interfere." Every two weeks or so, they would discuss sales and "progress" but essentially Mr. DONKER was on his own "to run the division and make mistakes and learn on the job" - work experience that Mr. DONKER took with him when he founded Book City in 1976.
"You could call him eccentric," said Mr. DONKER, remembering that Mr. FITZHENRY still sent handwritten letters to authors and booksellers in the 1970s and that he once published a book on the history of the Holstein cow. The title caused great hilarity in the trade, according to Mr. DONKER, but it ended up selling more than 10,000 copies.
Sharon FITZHENRY, who was a children's librarian in Indiana, came to Toronto to work with her father in 1971, about the time her marriage broke up. She described her father as "a damn tough boss," who was "always in charge." Before starting work at F&W, Ms. FITZHENRY, who had been a heavy smoker, had been nicotine-free for two years - "Within two months I was smoking again," she said. But that was fine with her because, as she admitted, "I'm nuts about the man."
In the mid-1990s, she succeeded him as president of F&W and has since expanded the publishing program, especially in the area of children's books, with the acquisition of Stoddard Kids in 2002 and Red Deer Press in 2005.
Mr. FITZHENRY had a sharp eye for the bottom line and he tended to consider authors and freelance editors mere suppliers instead of delicate artistes in need of financial and editorial nurturing. He was also stubborn. After signing a contract with John Robert Colombo in 1973 to produce Colombo's Canadian Quotations and receiving two-thirds of the manuscript, Mr. FITZHENRY decided the book would sell better with a new title: The Fitzhenry and Whiteside Book of Canadian Quotations. An "aghast" Mr. Colombo demurred at a very chilly lunch, but Mr. FITZHENRY, who appeared to have a momentary hearing loss, was intransigent. Mr. Colombo took his book away and saw it published with great success in 1974 by Hurtig Publishers in Edmonton.
In the late 1980s, mergers and acquisitions were rocking the publishing industry. About the time that Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. acquired Harper and Row in the U.S. in 1987 and William Collins and Sons in 1990 to form HarperCollins, there was a move to establish a Canadian company called Harper, Fitzhenry and Collins. The plan was to run it out of F&W's 7,000-square-metre warehouse and office facility in Markham, which had turned into an astute real-estate purchase on Mr. FITZHENRY's part. The new company would amalgamate the Canadian agency business of both Harper and Collins and establish a Canadian-owned publishing arm called Fitzhenry that would be eligible for government book-publishing programs. The problem, according to an industry expert, was that Mr. FITZHENRY wanted to run the whole show and wasn't willing to answer to either an American or a British superior. Giving up his independence after 20 years of being his own boss was a cost he wasn't willing to consider, no matter the compensations. Consequently, the deal fell through, HarperCollins was formed in Canada and Mr. FITZHENRY lost the lucrative Harper and Row agency business that had been a very significant part of his bottom line for more than 20 years.
Final Days
Mr. FITZHENRY had a stroke in 1995 that left him paralyzed on his right side and suffering from aphasia. Showing enormous grit, he relearned some communication skills. Mr. Cutler remembers visiting him with Mr. DONKER. "We had to initiate the conversation and keep it going, but he could still listen and communicate with his eyes," Mr. Cutler said with admiration.
Another stroke, five years later, left Mr. FITZHENRY unable to swallow and drastically diminished his ability to communicate. After 2000, he was bedridden and nurtured by a feeding tube. With enormous help from his family, he was able to live in his own home, where he eventually died in his sleep.
Robert Irvine FITZHENRY was born in New York on April 10, 1918. He died in Toronto last Thursday. He was 89 and had suffered two severe strokes. Predeceased by his wife, Hilda, and his daughter Bridget, he is survived by daughters Sharon and Hollister, three grandchildren and extended family. A private family funeral will be followed by a memorial service at a later date.

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LANE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-05 published
DEBLOIS, Thomas Melville " Tom"
Passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Palliative Care Unit on Monday, January 28th, 2008 in his 91st year, following a 2 year interval at home with advancing Alzheimers and Cancer.
Survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen G. (née ROGERS,) his daughters Lynn Elizabeth LAWRENCE and Janet Ellinor (Bill LANE,) predeceased in 1986 by son Harold Melville (Hal).
Fondly remembered by his daughters in law Lurvie DEBLOIS and Anne DeBlois READ as well as his nephews Alex (Molly,) Chip (Becky) and Steve (Dawn).
Sadly missed by grandchildren Rachel (Scott McNABNEY,) Erin DeBlois READ, Alan DeBlois READ, Emilie (David ARCHER), James LAWRENCE (Joy,) Helen LANE, Heather LANE, great-grandchildren Jordan and Dufferin McNABNEY, Jack and Isabelle ARCHER.
Predeceased by brother William Alexander DEBLOIS and sister Ruth Elizabeth DEBLOIS.
Tom graduated from King's College, Halifax 1939 and Nova Scotia Technical College 1941 P.Eng. His entire Engineering career was with Canadian General Electric Co. from which he retired in 1979. Tom also taught evening Electrical Engineering courses at Seneca College for a number of years.
A memorial celebration of Tom's life will be held at Eglinton St. George's United Church, Toronto, corner of Lytton Blvd. and Duplex Ave. on Saturday, February 9th at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations would be appreciated to the Palliative Care Unit or Cancer Unit at Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation c/o 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto M4N 3M5.
The Family wish to express their deep appreciation of the exceptional care and support of Doctor Margaret BENNETT and all of the Palliative Care Staff.
Cremation and private interment will take place prior to the service.

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LANE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-22 published
WEBSTER, Matthew Clark
With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Matthew WEBSTER on March 15, 2008, 24 years, the beloved son of Kathy WEBSTER of Dawson City, and Arthur WEBSTER of Whitehorse, Yukon. Matt is mourned and will be greatly missed by his large extended family and his many Friends in Dawson City, Vancouver, Toronto, and elsewhere across Canada. Predeceased by his maternal grandparents Eleanor and Frank LANE of Burnaby, he is survived by his paternal grandparents Arthur and Mary WEBSTER of Toronto, his sisters Arbor and Lauren of Whitehorse, his aunts and uncles Jim and Mary Ann LANE of Coquitlam, Marion LANE and Bill IRVINE of Toronto, Mary and Michael CHRUS of Toronto, and his adoring cousins and cousins-in-law: Jeffrey, Laura, Tanya, James, Chris, Laura, Russell, Michael, Laura, Matthew, Marisa, Suzanne, Ben, Jonquille, Carl, and Sara. Matt will also be particularly missed by his godmother 'aunt' Shirley PENNELL and by Bonnie and Chuck BARBER of Dawson City. Matt was enthustiastic, generous, upbeat, everoptimistic, and a friend to all who knew him. A memorial service will take place Monday, March 24 at 2: 00 p.m. at East Burnaby United Church, 7772 Graham Avenue, between Canada Way and 6th Street, one block south of 16th Avenue, in East Burnaby. The funeral service will take place in Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Dawson City on Saturday, March 29, at 3: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to The Yukon Foundation, P.O. box 31622, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6L2 for a Matthew Webster Scholarship for study in the trades. Columbia-Bowell Funeral Chapel 604-521-4881.

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LANE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-21 published
MARROCCO, Dominic Thomas
Faithful Catholic, lived nearly 90 years. Born mischievous in Peterborough, Ontario December 29, 1918, he was in turn World War 2 Royal Canadian Air Force radar technician for Sunderland bombers, in Pembroke Dock, Wales; voracious suma cum laude philosophy and Latin graduate of St. F.X. in Antigonish, Nova Scotia; delightedly fulfilled husband of Rita LARSEN; loving and patient father of eight children; patient yet dynamic business teacher at Cobourg District Collegiate Institute West; patient and honorable Cobourg town councilor after retirement from teaching; enduring, patient and cherished counselor of those same eight children as adults. Dominic died at home while those he loved prayed around his bed, in Cobourg on July 19, 2008.
Children: Terry, Nancy and Pete (Christine McCLEARY) of Cobourg John (Catherine GERTH) of Belgium; Frank (Alex RUSZKOWSKI) of Durham; Bernard (Debbie QUINN) of Ottawa; Paul (Mary LANE) of Peterborough; and Mary of Toronto.
Parents: Rocco MARROCCO and Maria Grazia LA PENNA.
Siblings: survived by sisters Mary PACE and Lucy BARTLEY of Peterborough, and Anne LICCARDO of San Lorenzo, California; predeceased by sister Judy CROWLEY and brothers Attilio, Andrew, Francis (Bishop of Peterborough), Dan and Zip.
Visitation Monday, July 21st from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. at MacCoubrey Funeral Home in Cobourg, with Mass of the Resurrection Tuesday, July 22nd at 10: 30 a.m., at Saint Michael's Church, Cobourg.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Mary of Egypt Refuge (phone 416 629 8264), Northumberland Hills Hospital Magnetic Resonance Imager fund, or Saint Michael's Church, Cobourg. www.maccoubrey.com

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LANG o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-07 published
BELL, Lucille Mary (née HEIPEL)
Peacefully at her home, on Friday January 4, 2008. Lucille BELL (née HEIPEL) in her 82nd year. Wife of the late Donald BELL. Sadly missed by her children, Donelda and her husband Paul LANG of Owen Sound, Tom of Owen Sound, Dennis of British Columbia, Ken of Gore Bay, Patricia and her husband Dan WILSON of Owen Sound, Linda and her husband Ron HUBER of Shallow Lake, and Peter and Tina of Kemble. Also missed by her 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her brothers Ken and Ronald HEIPEL (Uncle Pete,) both of Owen Sound. Predeceased by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. A private family service has been held. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated.

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LANG o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-20 published
CRIGGER, Elsa Minnie (formerly KLAGES, née GUSE)
Of Chesley, passed away at Elgin Abbey on Tuesday, February 18, 2008 at the age of 94. Beloved mother of Jerry KLAGES and his wife Cathie of Sault Ste. Marie, Shirley and her husband Armond LANG of Desboro, Audrey and her husband Burnie WALKER of Sullivan Township and Helen and her husband Ernie FRIESE of Matheson. Loving grandmother of Mandy, Charlotte, Graham, Ashley, Glen, Marlene, Elaine, Eric, Ellen, Susan, Elizabeth, Heather, Mark, Bradley, Trevor, Dale, Dean and Bradley and their spouses. Elsa will be missed by her thirty great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her first husband Ezra KLAGES, second husband Bill CRIGGER, brothers Norman, Bill and John, sisters Mary KALINOWSKI and Caroline CURTIS and her parents, John and Mary (LIPSKIE) GUSE. Visitation will be held at Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church, Chesley on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 12 noon with visiting one hour prior to the service. Spring interment in Chesley Cemetery. Memorial donations to Saint Mark's Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.cameronfuneralhomes.com

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LANG o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-22 published
WOODS, Elton Elmore
Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Meaford on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Elton WOODS of Woodford in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Doris (née MCINNES/MCINNIS.) Dear father of Larry and his wife Dianne of Bolton, Marilyn CARPENTER (Jim COLLINS) of Annan, Donna and her husband Lloyd LANG of Owen Sound, Wayne and his wife Ruth and Brad all of Woodford and Lisa and her husband John COUSINS of Alliston. Sadly missed by nine grandchildren Chrissy, Stephen, Kevin, Cheryl, David, Iain, Mark, Jacob, Robert and three great-grandchildren Ryan, Courtney and Austin. Also survived by his sister Merle and her husband John COOPER of Meaford. Predeceased by his parents Elmore and Grace WOODS and a son Douglas. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. only. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday morning at 11 o'clock with Dr. Brad CLARK officiating. Spring interment, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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LANG o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-06-09 published
WERTH, Brian▼ Lorne▼ " The▼ Candayman▼"
Of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Sunday, June 08, 2008. He was 66. Survived by loving wife Klaske (KOOPMANS) WERTH, cherished father of Stacey (D.J.) MORRISON of Wingham, Heather (Kevin) CROFT of St. Jacobs, Shannon (Perry) LANG of Woodstock and Kevin (Verna) BEECROFT of Guelph, dear grandfather to Ryan, Tyler, Brianna, Keegan, Rachael, Sydney and Spencer. Also survived by his brothers Bob (Ruth Ann) WERTH of Kitchener, Bill (Ruth Ann) WERTH of Waterloo, sisters Shirlee BECHTEL of Cambridge, Eleanore Fearon of Waterloo, Margaret (Dave) FARRISH of Stratford and Marion SCRIMGEOUR of Park Hill. Predeceased by his brother Ken and a brother in infancy. Visitation at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. at Grace United Church, Hanover. Interment in Ball's Cemetery, Auburn, Ontario. Memorial donations to the Grace United Church Memorial Fund, Hanover and District Hospital Foundation or charity of ones' choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Further information and register book available at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca c/o Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover (519) 364-3660

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LANG o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-01-23 published
Anna May NOBLE
In loving memory of Anna May NOBLE, September 9, 1909 - January 20, 2008, who died peacefully at the Manitoulin Health Centre on Sunday morning at the age of 98. Predeceased by husband Donald NOBLE (1988.) Loved mother of Anne HOUSTON (husband Gary) of Almonte, Noreen PARKINSON (Blake SAINT_JACQUES) of Little Current, son-in-law Wesley PARKINSON (predeceased.) Cherished grandmother of Heather LANG (Glenn KUBIAN,) Lianne LANG (Jason STEVENS), Rob HOUSTON (Nathaly), Kelly PARKINSON (predeceased), Darren PARKINSON. Special great grandmother of Erin and Haley KUBIAN, Anna STEVENS, Mackenzie and Wade HOUSTON. Dear sister of Willard and wife Sadie CARLISLE (both predeceased,) Evelyn (predeceased) and husband Ken MURRAY. Remembered by nieces and nephews. Family and Friends will gather to celebrate Anna's life at 11 am on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Island Funeral Home. Reverend Faye STEVENS officiating.

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LANG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-28 published
WHITE/WHYTE, Patric Jon " Ric Chip"
Suddenly at home, on Tuesday, February 26th, 2008. Patric Jon "Ric Chip" WHITE/WHYTE of West Lorne in his 61st year. Ric Chip was the loving husband and best friend of Branka SAVIC. Survived by his father-in-law Richard BRAUMPTON of London and predeceased by his mother Patricia BRAUMPTON (2005.) Also survived by step sister Sherry GABRIELLE (Ben) of London, uncle Karl WORK (Pudge) of Stouffville, cousins Jayne BERNARDINO (John) and Karen (John) LANG, mother-in-law Natalija SAVIC, sister-in-law Rada STOJKOVICH (Douglas) and nieces Anna GROSSI (Wally) and Anita TAGLIONE (Rene.) Ric Chip spent many years working for Hostess-Frito Lay and was a tireless volunteer in the community of West Elgin. He was a life member and past president of West Elgin Legion Branch #221, a member of the West Lorne Optimist Club and Sertoma Club. "All you had to do was ask, Ric Chip was there." Friends may call at the West Lorne Chapel, 202 Main Street, Friday, February 29th, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted from Saint Mary's church, West Lorne on Saturday at 1 p.m. Rev. J. WHITE/WHYTE officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the West Lorne Optimists Splash Pad Project or the Heart and Stroke would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Padfield Funeral Homes (519 785-0810). Online condolences may be left at www.padfieldfuneralhome.com

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LANG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-01 published
HENDERSON, Madeleine May (formerly LANG, née McCONNELL)
With great joy, Madeleine May (McCONNELL) HENDERSON joined her late husbands, Norman "Bill" HENDERSON and Douglas LANG on February 28, 2008. She is now in the arms of her Lord and beloved Bill and Doug. A wish she has been waiting for while being cared for by the compassionate professional staff of Omni Country Terrace Home in Komoka. Madeleine is survived by her niece Wende (Randy) WAGAR of Napanee, her foster son Tom (Diane) PINKERTON of Chatham, her nieces, nephews and Friends in Halifax, London and Sarnia. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a service to celebrate Madeleine's life will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, March 4th at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow in Saint Anne's Anglican Church Cemetery, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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LANG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-26 published
McNABB, Dorothy Grace (née BROWN)
At the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2008. Dorothy Grace Brown McNABB was in her 88th year. She is survived by her children, Mary Elizabeth McNABB- WIEZ of Edmonton, Alberta, James B. McNABB and his wife Marielle BOUILLON of Ottawa, Joseph A. McNABB and his wife Ruth LANG of Newmarket, and M.T. McNABB of Saint Thomas; her grandchildren, Kate McNABB, Meghan McNABB and partner Carey VERMEER of Ottawa, Ben WIEZ of Edmonton, Alberta, Jared and Liam McNABB of Newmarket; her great-grandchildren Cameron, Devon and Rachel of Ottawa. She was predeceased by her husband George A. McNABB, her parents Richard and Elizabeth BROWN of Morin Heights, Quebec, brothers Lorne and Harold BROWN and son-in-law Ernie WIEZ of Edmonton. After cremation, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Angels' Church on Friday, April 11th at 12 noon. All are welcome. A private interment will take place on Saturday, April 12th. Donations to Odd Fellows-Humanitarian Services or Holy Angels' Restoration Fund would be appreciated by the family. Please remember to register for Gift of Life Organ Donation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Daniel King Funeral Home, 31 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas, (519) 631-0570. www.danielkingfuneralhome.com

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LANG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-24 published
STODDART, Grace (BAECHLER)
At Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Monday May 19, 2008, Grace (BAECHLER) STODDART of Goderich in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late John Harold "Jack" STODDART. Dear mother of Russell (Tracy,) Rick, Randy (Becky,) Ron, April (Keith) LANG all of Goderich. Adored grandmother of 6 grandchildren James, Stephanie, Keisha, Tara, Tom and Payten. Predeceased by brother Emery BAECHLER. Cremation. The family will receive Friends at the McCallum and Pala Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East St. Goderich on Saturday May 31, 2008 from 12: 00 noon until time of Memorial Service at 1: 00 p.m. Donations to the Lung Association or Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation-CT Fund gratefully acknowledged. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca

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LANG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-31 published
SNELL, Irene (LANG) and Earl
Born 11 July 1924, who passed away 29 May 1992 and Earl (Jim) SNELL, born 01 May 1915, who passed away 01 June 1992. Although you have been taken from us, You will always be a part of our lives and in our hearts. For nothing loved is ever lost, And you were both loved so much. Always remembered, Forever loved. Sadly missed by Gerry, Liz, Susan, Chris, Patti, and their families.

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LANG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-09 published
WERTH, Brian▲ Lorne▲ " The▲ Candyman▲"
Of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Sunday, June 8, 2008. He was 66. Survived by loving wife Klaske (KOOPMANS) WERTH, cherished father of Stacey (D.J.) MORRISON of Wingham, Heather (Kevin) CROFT of St. Jacobs, Shannon (Perry) LANG of Woodstock and Kevin (Verna) BEECROFT of Guelph, dear grandfather to Ryan, Tyler, Brianna, Keegan, Rachael, Sydney and Spencer. Also survived by his brothers Bob (Ruth Ann) WERTH of Kitchener, Bill (Ruth Ann) WERTH of Waterloo, sisters Shirlee BECHTEL of Cambridge, Eleanore FEARON of Waterloo, Margaret (Dave) FARRISH of Stratford and Marion SCRIMGEOUR of Park Hill. Predeceased by his brother Ken and a brother in infancy. Visitation at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. at Grace United Church, Hanover. Interment in Ball's Cemetery, Auburn, Ontario. Memorial donations to the Grace United Church Memorial Fund, Hanover and District Hospital Foundation or charity of ones' choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Further information and register book available at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca

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LANG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-08 published
BURNETT, Cheryl Ann
At Parkwood Hospital, on Monday, July 7th, 2008, Cheryl Ann BURNETT of London in her 63rd year. Loving mother of Tyler, William (Shannon) and Gina (Hugh). Cherished grandmother of Shannon, Daryl, Holly, Graeme, Sam and Tess. Much loved daughter of Mary and the late Reginald LANG. Dear sister of Keith and Christine. The funeral service will be conducted at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, on Thursday, July 10th, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Cheryl are asked to consider the Breast Cancer Society of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Online condolences may be sent to condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com

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LANG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-21 published
MILLS, Bessie L. (née NEEVE)
Peacefully at the Wildwood Care Centre Saint Marys on Saturday July 19, 2008. Bessie L. (NEEVE) MILLS formerly of Lakeside age 91 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Wm. Harvey MILLS (1995.) Dear sister of Margaret SLATER of Saint Marys, Dear sister-in-law of Betty MILLS of Lakeside. Sadly missed by many nieces nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Robert NEEVE and the former Cathleen ATTRIDGE, sisters Ethel LANG, Lalie ATCHISON, Audrey GAISER and a brother Frank NEEVE. The late Bessie MILLS will rest at the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water St. N., Saint Marys on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral Service will be held on Tuesday July 22, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. with Pastor Richard HRYNIW officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Anglican Cemetery Lakeside. In her memory donations to the charity of one's own choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. On-line condolences at www.ballfc.ca

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LANG o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-05 published
CHETWYND, Marjory May Macdonald (née LANG) (1915-2008)
Lady Marjory CHETWYND departed in peace on January 3, 2008 at the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg, Ontario. Cherished eldest daughter of the late Robert Bruce and Anna May LANG; treasured sister of the late Bruce and Arthur LANG and Alice REID (née LANG) beloved wife and life-long companion of the late Sir Arthur Ralph Talbot CHETWYND, Bt.; much loved mother of sons Robin (Donna) and Richard (Ann); dear grandmother of Kimberly, Peter (Sabrina), Hugh (Wendy) and Brian (Andrea) and great-grandmother of Owen, Simon and Shaelan; appreciated aunt of the late Donald REID and Bruce, Marjory, Mary and Penny LANG; and valued friend to her extended family Heather CHETWYND (née LOTHIAN,) Mike, Heather, Kaili and Erin TZEKAS and Terri PREECE. Marjory led an exemplary life of caring, loyalty and trust: foremost, in her early nursing career; later, as an able 'keeper of the purse and den mother' for the film production company which she jointly founded with husband, Arthur; and, laterally, contributing to and sharing in various community service projects in Toronto, Barbados and Cobourg. Throughout her near 93 years, she lived a full and productive life! Family, Friends and community are invited to join in a celebration and remembrance of Marjory at Saint Peter's Anglican Church, Saint Paul's Chapel, King and College Streets, Cobourg, Ontario on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial donations may be made to the Golden Plough Lodge, Saint Peter's Anglican Church or the charity of your choice. Special thanks to the caring staff at the Golden Plough Lodge, Diane and Chester FRONCZ, Lillian BROOKS and the Reverend Canon Peter WALKER. Condolences and memories may be sent to www.maccoubrey.com

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LANG o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-12 published
GIRVAN, Kenneth MacDougal
Kenneth died November 17, 2007 at age 86 at Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 42 years Jean Emily CALLISTER on April 18, 1991, as well as by his later life partner Louise LANG of Duncan, British Columbia. His loss is mourned by two daughters and a grand_son, Jane GIRVAN of Golden, British Columbia, and Martha MEERS and her son Mitchell MEERS of Georgetown, Ontario. At age four Ken suffered a severe infection of the middle ear which left him deaf in one ear and partially impaired in the other. Ken enlisted in the army in 1942 and was commissioned as an Infantry Lieutenant early in 1943 at Camp Borden, Ontario. During battle training in Southern England, the continued cold wet conditions aggravated his chronic middle ear leaving him temporarily deaf. As a result he was reassigned to Barriefield, Ontario, as an infantry instructor for the duration. Ken was a member of the Toronto Argonauts Rowing 8's before and after the war. In June 1945 Ken joined the Canadian publishing firm of Random House as a sales representative for Ontario. Over the years, Ken represented McGraw-Hill, Clarke Irwin, and Fitzhenry and Whiteside, being with the latter firm for 18 years. Ken was well suited to his employment and felt it was an occupation to be envied. Ken and Jean lived on a small rural acreage near Georgetown, Ontario during most of his working years. After his retirement in 1985 they moved to Gorden Head, British Columbia, an area which offered fine weather, year around fishing, a splendid opera and excellent medical facilities. After a three year struggle, Jean succumbed to cancer in 1991. Ken enjoyed great success fishing in the early years, but the diminishing quality of the ocean fishery led him to sell his boat and purchase Nikon Camera equipment and immerse himself in the study of photography. Numerous road trips with his camera to the American Southwest and the Canadian Rockies were highlights of his later years. In the winter months Ken kept busy in his darkroom or listening to classical music to which he was devoted to throughout his life.

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LANG o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-16 published
MINSHALL, Bertha Lenna (CALDWELL)
Died peacefully at her home in Lakefield on Monday July 14th 2008 holding hands with the love of her life, 'Min' four days before their 67th wedding anniversary. Her ever-cheerful, humorous, optimistic approach to life touched all who enjoyed the privilege of knowing her. She will be sadly missed by her soul-mate David Lloyd MINSHALL, her 4 children; Patricia ROBINSON (Paul,) Betty Jane BONIAKOWSKI (Frank), David MINSHALL (Val McGRISKIN), and Bill MINSHALL; her 9 grandchildren, Jonathan ROBINSON (Terra,) Julie LANG (Bill), Michael BONIAKOWSKI (Alicia), Geoffrey BONIAKOWSKI (Angela,) Eric MINSHALL (C.J.,) John MINSHALL, Meredith MINSHALL, Jennifer WATSON and Melinda McGRISKIN, and her 2 great-grandchildren Charlotte WATSON and Rebecca LANG. Bertha was predeceased by her 3 sisters; Jane CALDWELL, Hester FULFORD, and Elizabeth AGRO. Bertha enjoyed a teaching career in the Ottawa Valley, Oakville, Kitchener and East York. She retired to Lakefield where she developed a passion for walking. She quickly became known as 'the lady who walks'. Her interest in people and her zest for life made a simple stroll down Queen St. a major social event. Friends are invited to call at the Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield on Thursday July 17, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9. A funeral service will be held at Lakefield United Church on Friday July 18, 2008 at 1 p.m. Reverend Warren VOLLMER officiating. Burial of cremated remains will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Brantford at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Lakefield United Church Memorial Fund or Lakefield Community Care as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences, order flowers or make donations at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355.

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