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STEAD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-24 published
STEAD, John " Jack"
In memory of a loving husband, father and grandparent John (Jack) STEAD, who passed away 4 years ago today March 24, 2004. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, As the special years will not return, When we were all together But with love in our hearts, You walk with us forever. 'Til we meet again you are always, in our thoughts and have our love forever. Miss you Jack, dad and grandpa. Love Irene, daughters, sons, granddaughters and grand_sons.

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

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STEAD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-02 published
STEAD, Madeline Jean
Died peacefully at age 58. A native of London, Ontario, Madeline enrolled in the Math, Physics and Chemistry triple major program at the University of Toronto and graduated with an honours degree in Computer Science. She worked for Air Canada in Toronto and PetroCanada in Calgary while completing her MBA degree at the University of Calgary. She returned to Toronto originally to work for Royal Trust, then went on to pursue her Ph.D. in Finance at York University where she also taught undergraduate courses. Much loved daughter of Velma and the late Vernon STEAD, sister of Ken (Cathy CANTON) and Sylvia (Douglas JONES) and beloved aunt to Derek, Ian and Julia STEAD, and Allison and Marla JONES. Madeline was a lifelong supporter and tireless volunteer for the Canadian Celiac Association. Donations in her name would be appreciated. There will be a private service.

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STECIUK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-11 published
NEILL, David Arthur
By Paige STECIUK, Page L12
Husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, educator, administrator, volunteer, fundraiser. Born January 1, 1943, in Toronto. Died January 3 in Weston, Florida, of a spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage, aged 65.
David was the kind of person who never spoke of his accomplishments, but was rewarded with an inner, personal satisfaction.
He was born to Kitty and Art NEILL while his father was serving in the army during the Second World War. After attending Hamilton Teachers' College in 1961, David began teaching at the Ontario School for the Blind in Brantford, Ontario While his children were young, he obtained his bachelor's degree at Hamilton's McMaster University and later his master's in education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto.
David was superintendent of the W. Ross Macdonald School for the visually impaired in Brantford until 1997. Retirement did not suit him and he soon returned as a consultant. He was proud to be in his 46th year in education.
When he was a recently divorced man of 35 with three young children - Paige, Stacy and Jonathan - David met the love of his life, Margot. They married in 1980 and had two more boys to add to the brood, David and Andrew.
Their marriage was something their children can look to as a model of how love should be. With five kids, the family dinner table was a loud and boisterous place. Conversations often led to joking about David and his antics. As busy as he was in his own life, he was always interested and involved in his children's lives.
David was well known for his humbleness and volunteer work for numerous local organizations. One of his church's charities was the Home of Hope Orphanage in Malawi, Africa. With his good friend Jane Glaves, the main benefactor, David supported the orphanage's fundraising efforts. Jane showed her appreciation by naming an orphan, David, after him. This same orphan was adopted by Madonna. This led to many family jokes after David was interviewed by the local media, but true to form, he tried to change the focus to raise awareness of the orphanage's work.
David wanted to do something special with Margot for his 65th birthday. They spent New Year's Eve on a celebratory holiday in St. Maarten dancing and watching fireworks on the beach. On his birthday, New Year's Day, they shared breakfast. He was quietly reading on the beach when he suffered a catastrophic intracranial hemorrhage.
All five children flew to Florida, where he had been transferred, before his death two days later. We are all so proud of his accomplishments and hope to live our lives following his example. David lives on in the hearts of all who loved him and in the lives of the recipients of his gifts through organ donation.
Paige STECIUK is David's daughter.

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STECKLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-03 published
VAN ZANDWYK, Luella (née MARTIN)
Peacefully into God's loving arms, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, Luella (MARTIN) VAN ZANDWYK of R.R.#2 Zurich, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late John VAN ZANDWYK (1990). Dear mother of Harry of R.R.#2 Zurich, Michael and Emelien of R.R.#2 Zurich, Janny and Ted DUCHARME of London and Dorothy BONVIE of Zurich. Loving grandmother of Daniel and Maaike, Deanna and Hebron, Derek, Laura, Michael, Kallie, Amber and Morgan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Albert and Luanna MARTIN, Alma MARTIN, Irvin and Grace MARTIN, Gladys MARTIN, Marion MARTIN. Predeceased by her parents Menno and Louina (STECKLE) MARTIN, brothers Harvey MARTIN and Melvin MARTIN, sisters Velina OESCH and husband Bill, Emma BEARINGER and husband Enos and Melinda MARTIN in infancy. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and the VAN ZANDWYK family. Visitation in the J.M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Zurich Mennonite Church. Interment Zurich Mennonite Cemetery. Pastor Phil WAGLER officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Zurich Mennonite Church Elevator Fund. Condolences may be forwarded through jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Luella VAN ZANDWYK.

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STECKLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-22 published
MARTIN, Irvin
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Friday, April 18, 2008, Irvin MARTIN of Zurich in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Grace (ERB) MARTIN. Dear father of Dwayne and Claudia, D'Arcy and Sheri all of Zurich and Derrick and Jacqueline of Keswick. Loving grandfather of Noah and Cole; Laiken, Aerin and Jadon Kristine. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Albert and Luanna MARTIN, Alma MARTIN, Gladys MARTIN, Marion MARTIN, Roy and Lenore ERB, Margaret and Cleve GINGERICH, Mary Lou ERB and Pearl Ann and Mahlon MARTIN. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Menno and Lovina (STECKLE) MARTIN, one son Dennis in infancy, sisters Luella (Jan) ZANDWYK, Velina (Bill) OESCH, Emma (Enos) BEARINGER and brothers Harvey and Melvin MARTIN. Visitation in the J.M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 3 p.m. in the Zurich Mennonite Church. Cremation. Interment Zurich Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zurich Mennonite Church Elevator Fund or a charity of one's choice. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Irvin MARTIN.

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STECKLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-20 published
STECKLEY, Harold March
(November 1st, 1920-February 16th, 2008)
Harold, beloved husband of Kathryn Linton PICKARD. Loving father of Doctor John STECKLEY (Angie), Bolton, Ontario, Ann DIAS (Trevor), London, Ontario, and Barbara FOOT (Douglas) Vancouver, British Columbia. Loving stepfather of Scott PICKARD (Mollie), Frisco, Colorado; Margot AUBER (Serge PIETERS) Milton, Ontario and Linda PICKARD, Don Mills, Ontario Proud Granddad of Justin and Robert, Todd and Eva, Brett, Cameron and Jamie, Michael (Adriana), Thomas, and Brooke. Brother of Doris MIERS (Melbourne, Australia) and the late Doug STECKLEY (Calgary, Alberta.) Predeceased by his grand_son Gordon DIAS and brother-in-law Jeff MIERS. During World War 2 Harold served as a Captain in the Royal Canadian Artillery in the Italian campaign and with the Army of Occupation in northern Europe. From 1948-1958 he was a Lt. Colonel in the Canadian Militia. Harold graduated as a Civil Engineer from Queen's University in the special class of 1948½, and spent his entire career with Ontario Hydro. Friends may visit at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles), on Saturday February 23rd, 2008 from 12 noon until time of memorial service at 1 o'clock. Reception to follow. If desired, in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family. Condolences www.rskane.ca R.S. Kane 416-221-1159

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STECKLY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-02 published
FRITH, Debra Marie
Suddenly, at her home on Friday, June 27, 2008 Debra Marie FRITH of Tillsonburg age 41 years. Beloved daughter of Ken (Grace) FRITH, and Mary (Gary) ROBERTS all of London, and loving sister of Doug (Elvira) FRITH and their child Dante of Mississauga. Dear step-sister of Bonnie (Jerry) WALLACE; Heather (Bryon) STECKLY Scott (Wendy) EDWARDS; Mark EDWARDS; April TOMEN; John ROBERTS Bruce ROBERTS. Cherished granddaughter of Frances BARBER of Thamesford, and Beatrice FOX of London. Debra is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Debra was predeceased by her grandfathers Ernie BARBER and Heman FOX. Debra was employed with Tillsonburg Community Living for approximately 15 years. She owned her own business offering seated massage and relaxation products. She had a passion for naturopathic health and an insatiable love of Dolphins and had hoped one day to be able to swim with them. The family will receive family, Friends, and neighbours at Ostrander's Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell St. Tillsonburg (519) 842-5221 on Friday, July 11, 2008 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. A Memorial Service celebrating Debra's life will be held in Ostrander's Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3 p.m. Pastor Gord NAISMITH of Tillsonburg Alliance Church officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will follow in Tillsonburg Cemetery. At the family's request in lieu of flowers memorial donations (payable by cheque) may be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association. Personal condolences may be made at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com

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STEEDMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-16 published
GEDDES, Ruth (née STEEDMAN)
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on Sunday, June 15, 2008, Ruth GEDDES in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of 61 years of Roy GEDDES. Cherished mother of Alan and his wife Dorothy of Saint Thomas, Brian and his wife Donna of Kitchener and Marilyn and her husband Dan WALTON of London. Devoted grandmother of Jeff, Michael (deceased,) David, Beth, Christopher and Eryn and great-grandmother of Hayley, Hannah, Ashlyn, Emily, Wesley and Megan. Loving sister of Doris and her husband John BRYANT of London and George STEEDMAN and his wife Penny of London. Predeceased by parents Robert STEEDMAN and Alice (née WILD) and sister Mary and her husband Stanley TACKABURY. Ruth was very involved as an executive of the London Horticultural Society and was extremely proud of being awarded a life time membership. Ruth was formerly a longtime resident of Oak St. Friends will be received at Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Road (1 block east of Egerton) on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Evans Chapel on Wednesday June 18, 2008 at 1 p.m. Interment Grove Cemetery. Donations to charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mrs. Ruth GEDDES.

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STEEG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-20 published
WILTS, Maria (KOLLER)
At Exeter Villa, on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Maria (KOLLER) WILTS of Exeter and formerly of Hullet Township in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Siebrand WILTS (1978.) Dear mother of Sieka and Teo VAN STEEG of Ilderton, Martien and Janie WILTS of Londesborough, Margeret and Gabbie MOL and Gerrit and Reino WILTS all of Exeter, Siebrand and Maria WILTS of Cambridge, Henry and Susan WILTS of R.R.#1 Auburn and Douwe and Jenny WILTS of Clinton. Maria will be sadly missed by her 28 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by grand_sons Garry WILTS (1985) and Michael VAN STEEG (1999) and 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The complete funeral service will be held at the Bethel Reformed Church, 200 Huron Street East, Exeter on Saturday, March 22nd at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jim VELLENGA officiating. Spring interment Blyth Union Cemetery, Blyth. Donations to the Children's Health Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.

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STEEGHS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-18 published
STEEGHS, Johanna " Jeannette" W. (née VANLIER)
Peacefully at Riverview Gardens, Chatham, on Saturday February 16, 2008, Johanna "Jeannette" W. STEEGHS, age 93, of Chatham, beloved wife of the late Martin STEEGHS (1974.) Born in Helden, Holland in 1915, daughter of the late Regina TRIENEKENS and Gerardus VANLIER. Loving mother of Nellie VAN DER VENNE (Adrian) of Leamington, Gerda BUZAN (Karlo) of Melbourne, Agnes LAMERS (Willie) Blenheim, Martin STEEGHS (Regina) Whitby, Mia SADDINGTON (Hal) of Chatham, John STEEGHS (Colette,) Anita STEEGHS of Port Bruce and Jeannette ROACH (Ron) of Ottawa. Sadly missed by 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. Also sadly missed by a son-in-law Louis VAN DEN BOGAART, by 4 sisters and one brother and by many relatives in Holland. She is predeceased by a daughter Gina VAN DEN BOGAART (2006,) 2 grandchildren; Kelley ROACH (1990) and Shawna ROACH (1986) and one brother in 1988. Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday February 19, 2008 where Parish Prayers will be offered on Tuesday at 7 pm.. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday February 20, 2008 at 10 a.m. in St. Ursula's Church. Burial will be in St. Matthews Cemetery, Alvinston Ontario. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com

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STEEL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-08 published
GENNO, Stanley James " Jim"
After a courageous battle with cancer, at his home, Wednesday, May 7, 2008, Stanley James "Jim" GENNO, of R.R.#2, Crediton, age 66. Beloved husband of Lucille "Lu" (CAYER) GENNO. Loved father of Anita and Steve DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS of Glen Morris, Kelly GENNO and fiancee Natalie BARISIC of Oshawa and Carrie GENNO of London. Loving grandfather of Lindsay DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS and fiance Kevin KERKHOF, Penny and Andrew COYLE, Jaa-Dee MOERMAN, Tasha MOERMAN and Ronnie GENNO. Great-grandfather of Savannah COYLE. Dear brother and brother-in-law of John and Martha GENNO of Hastings and Frank MacLENNAN. Remembered by Lucille's family Stella CORMIER and daughter Lisa of Mississauga, Sylvia and Sam PORTELLI of Thornhill, Lillian and Edward STEEL of Oshawa and many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his sister Susan MacLENNAN, parents Robert and Lois (GADSDEN) GENNO and brother-in-law Albert CAYER. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Thursday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 9, 2008 at 11 a.m. Mr. Ken KREUTNER of Kitchener officiating. Interment Queen of Peace Cemetery, Aylmer. If desired, memorial donations to the London Regional Cancer Centre, Canadian Wildlife Federation, South Huron Hospital Campaign Fund or charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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STEEL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-22 published
Toronto boy dies after lacrosse accident
By CTV, Page A5
Toronto -- A 15-year-old Toronto boy has died after an apparent accident during a weekend lacrosse game.
Jamieson KUHLMAN and his Toronto Beaches midget field lacrosse team were playing qualifying matches for the provincial championship in Newmarket, Ontario
CTV News said the incident, during a game Monday, left the teen on life support.
John STEEL, an official with the Toronto Beaches Lacrosse Club said everyone was devastated. The incident is being reviewed by the Ontario Lacrosse Association, he said.

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STEELE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-07 published
MILLS, Vera A. (WITNEY)
At the Exeter Villa, on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Vera A. (WITNEY) MILLS in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Grant MILLS (1998.) Dear mother and mother-in-law of Don and Diane MILLS, Joan MILLS and Barbara MILLS all of London. Dear grandmother of John MILLS and Jannine, Carolyn and Jay GRONO, Katherine MILLS and Nick, Michael MILLS and great-grandmother of Alex and Nathan GRONO. Dear sister of Ila STEELE of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by an infant son, her brothers Carl, Raymond, Cecil and Wilson WITNEY and a sister Laura. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday afternoon 2-4 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Monday, March 10th at 3: 30 p.m. with Rev. Paul ROSS officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Exeter United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.

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STEELE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-22 published
EDWARDS, Florence Evangeline
95 years on March 30th, passed away peacefully at Kensington Village Nursing Home on March 20th 2008. Predeceased by her husband Clare (1983.) Sadly missed by her daughters Lorene STEELE (Jim,) Norma HEWSON (Bob,) son Gerald EDWARDS (Bernice,) grandchildren Doug and Barry EDWARDS, Lori MADDIGAN (Dave), Wendy HOLMES (Jim), Patti NIXON (Steve), Michael STEELE (Corri), and Carol MORRIS (Paul.) Survived also by her brother Norman HALL (Dorothy.) Loved by her 13 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place, and a private family service will be held in the Spring of 2008. Memorial donations appreciated to the Kensington Village Charitable Foundation. The family is grateful for the care and kindness provided by Kensington Village, Doctor Bill PAYNE, volunteer Crystal and Chaplain Maureen.

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STEELE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-11 published
BOARDMAN, Eileen V. (TIERNEY)
Peacefully at the McCormick Home, London, on Friday May 9th, 2008, Eileen V. (TIERNEY) BOARDMAN of London passed away in her 87th year. Beloved wife of 60 years to Jack S. BOARDMAN. Dearly loved by her 3 daughters Jackelyn and Brian STEELE and their Children Christopher and Megan, Christine and John MAGIEROWSKI and their children Darren, Dean and Danielle, and Patricia PRITCHARD and her children Andrew, Erin and Abigail. Cherished sister of Edith TIERNEY and Marjorie McLAREN. Visitation at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street, London, on Monday May 12th from 12 Noon until service time at 1 p.m. Memorial donations appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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STEELE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-26 published
WALDEN, Myrtle Luella
Peacefully at Marian Villa on Saturday, May 24, 2008 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Victor WALDEN (1993) and daughter of the late Luella Ashton STEELE. Loving▼ mother of James WALDEN and his wife Anita of Port Severn and June and her husband Dave COLWELL of London. Proud grandmother of Mark WALDEN and his wife Samieh, Brent WALDEN and his wife Tracy, Sean WALDEN and his wife Joelle, Riisa WALDEN, Kim and her husband Rick MARTIN, David COLWELL, and Rob COLWELL and his wife Charlotte. Dear G.G. of Krista, Tara, Zachary, Lindsay, Megan, Delaney, and Makenna. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James St. at Richmond. The funeral service will be conducted at New Saint_James Presbyterian Church, 280 Oxford St. East at Wellington, on Wednesday, May 28 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment at a later date in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged.

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STEELE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-19 published
JEWISS, Victor, C.D., K.H.
Victor JEWISS, a life long resident of Chatham, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Riverview Gardens on July 17, 2008 at the age of 83. Loving husband of 63 years to Beverly (nee WEAVER.) Dear father to Elizabeth and Donald STEELE of McKinney, Texas, Catherine and Arnie RUSH of Prince George, British Columbia, Paul and Janice JEWISS of Devlin, Ontario. Proud grandfather to Sean STEELE, Charlie (Jennifer) EGLESTON, Sam EGLESTON, Lindsay (Beau) JOHNSON, Andrea JEWISS, Jennifer (Roger) STOLZ and great-grandfather to Nathan STEELE; Raven, Rhaia and Ashon EGLESTON; Eli JOHNSON, Selina Rae STOLZ. Victor will also be dearly missed by his sister in-law Gladys CLARK and niece Pauline (Tom) PAYNE and family. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Victoria JEWISS; his 3 brothers one sister and grand_son. Victor retired in 1980 from Ontario Steel Products (Meritor). He also served for many years as a Court Constable serving in the Family and Juvenile Courts. Vic was an avid outdoorsman who spent many pleasurable days fishing and hunting small and large game. He was also a Master Hunter Education instructor. As a leather craftsman, many of his hunting buddies personally carry their rifles in his hand crafted gun cases. Many family and Friends have been on the receiving end of various handcrafted items. Vic was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve from 1942-1945. He was better known for his association with the militia-first the Kent Regiment as a boy bugler and then after was part of the Bugle Band. When the Kents amalgamated with the Essex Scottish and became the Essex and Kent Scots he served with them for many years. Vic ended his army days with the 59 Legion Highlander Cadet Corps where he served his last 4 years before retirement as the C.O. He was the R.S.O. for Cadets training at Camp Ipperwash for several years. During his early retirement years Vic was a Big Brother to 3 little brothers. He is the first life member of this organization. Vic was a member of Holy Trinity Church, the Chatham Sertoma Club, Royal Canadian Legion Br 28., Royal Canadian Navy Association, Hospitaller Order of Saint_John of Jerusalem (London Commandery), the Southwestern Ontario Longbeards Association (Turkey Federation) and a life member of the Essex and Kent Scottish Regimental Association. Family and Friends will be received at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street Chatham, Ontario 519-351-2040 on Sunday from 2: 00 to 4:30 p.m. and and 7: 00-9:00 p.m. A Naval Association service will take place at 3: 30 p.m. Sunday and a Legion service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Monday July 21, 2008 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church 81 Selkirk Street, Chatham at 10 a.m. Rev. Deacon Elaine WILCOX officiating. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Myasthenia Gravis Research Foundation or the Big Brothers and Sisters Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze Then sings my soul, my savior god to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

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STEELE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-04 published
MARTIN, Alloys Christina Mary Morgan "Billy" (née STEELE)
90, died at her home in Gloucester, Massachusetts on Saturday, December 29, 2007 with her family by her side. She was born January 1, 1917 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Ira J. and Lillian K. (FOWLER) STEELE.
She grew up on her family's cattle ranch in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, driving teams of work horses and riding a pony to a one-room school. She loved horses and her deep bond with them and many other animals was a source of comfort and delight throughout her life. She received a Bachelor of Arts in teaching from Victoria College, University of Toronto. During World War 2, she worked for the Canadian Navy in vision research. She continued her education at Harvard University where she received a Ph.D. in physiology in 1952 and pursued research in endocrinology. While her children were growing up, she devoted herself to their well-being, and encouraged them in their dreams. She became a skilled silversmith, studying for many years at the DeCordova Museum School. Her designs were original and beautifully executed, gifts that delighted their recipients. Her reading spanned a universe of interests, and her creative talents were also expressed in knitting, in gardening and in dancing. She worked hard and believed strongly in sharing whatever she had with those less fortunate. She was interested in and supported many efforts to achieve justice for both people and animals and to preserve the wild places of the Earth.
On June 20, 1952 she married Christopher MARTIN who survives. She leaves four children, daughters Kathleen MARTIN and partner Karol Bruce PAPIERNIK of Saxtons River, Vermont, and Janet MARTIN and husband Joerg MAYER of Southbridge, Massachussetts, sons Christopher and fiancee Marcia WEBSTER of Shelburne Falls, Massachussetts, and Malcolm and wife Celeste of Weehawken, New Jersey, also two beloved grandchildren, Lillian and Jasper of Weehawken, New Jersey, two nephews, Stephen SACKSTON of Caledon East, Ontario, and James SACKSTON and wife Lois of Fenelon Falls, Ontario, two grandnieces and their children, and many Friends made over her lifetime.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Ira, Kenneth, Jack and Bill and one sister, Lois Katherine SACKSTON.
Burial was in the family plot in Saxtons River Cemetery. A memorial gathering will be held in the spring. Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, Bellows Falls, Vermont is handling the arrangements. Mrs. MARTIN loved flowers and while she would have appreciated them, the family asks that the resources be devoted in her memory to a charity of one's choice.

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STEELE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-02 published
SHERKIN, Ben
On Friday, February 1, 2008 at Humber River Regional Hospital, Finch Site. Ben SHERKIN, beloved husband of Lorraine. Loving father and father-in-law of Doctor Marc and Diane, Carrie and Graham STEELE, and Ron. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Morris and Frances, Joe and Ruth, Husky and Ruth, the late Sam and Betty SHERKIN, Selma and the late Harry SHERKIN, and the late Lou and Rose SHERKIN. Devoted grandfather of David, Michael, Daniel, Amy, and Lisa. Special thanks to Doctor Laz KLEIN, Doctor Joseph ZUPNIK, Dr. Stephen GLAZER and the wonderful caring staff of Humber River Regional Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 3: 30 p.m. in the Community section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 355 St. Clair Avenue W., #407. Memorial donations may be made to The Ben Sherkin Memorial Fund, c/o The Benjamin Foundation for Alzheimers Society, 3429 Bathurst Street, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324 or www.benjamins.ca

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STEELE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-26 published
STEELE, Campbell
(7 October 1938-19 April 2007)
Former Vice President of the Baldwin Piano Company (Canada). A man of impeccable taste, hardworking, kind, loyal, and generous to a fault. Quick witted with an unfailing sense of humour, romantic, adventurous and brave in adversity, your greatest delight was in making others happy, as you lived life to the fullest every day. Fun, laughter and music were your constant companions and you shared them with Friends around the globe. The world is a poorer place without you. Thanks for 50 years of fabulous memories, darling. Anima Eng Cuore. Jeannie

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STEELE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-28 published
ANDREWS, John Hobart Mclean
(May 15, 1926, to April 23, 2008)
John Hobart McLean ANDREWS, born in Kamloops, British Columbia, died peacefully on April 23, 2008, in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Predeceased by his parents John Ernest ANDREWS and Cynthia Maria ANDREWS (née ROBINSON;) sister-in-law Margaret STEELE (née PAYNE;) and infant son Douglas Reid ANDREWS. Survived by his wife Doris Deborah ANDREWS (née PAYNE;) son William John ANDREWS, daughter-in-law Merle ZABRACK, grandchildren Aaron and Naomi; son Donald Wilfrid Kao ANDREWS, daughter-in-law Anne Kao ANDREWS, grandchildren Brett and Alexandra; son Jeffrey Peter ANDREWS, daughter-in-law Virginia DEVONSHIRE, grandchildren Monica, Laura and Georgia; daughter Lorraine Doris ANDREWS, grand_son Graydon; brother William Robinson ANDREWS, sister-in-law Vips sister Ella Mary TAIT/TAITE/TATE, brother-in-law Howard; sister-in-law Eleanor HUMPHREY (née PAYNE,) brother-in-law Al HUMPHREY; and brother-in- law Tom STEELE. John▼ also leaves behind numerous nephews and nieces.
John ANDREWS attended Kamloops High School. In 1947, he received a B.A. in Physics from the University of British Columbia, where he met Dorie, the love of his life. He and Dorie were married on August 28, 1948. After teacher training, they taught at various small schools in communities such as Squamish and Salmon Arm, British Columbia In 1955, they packed up little Billie and Donnie and drove to Chicago, where John received a Ph.D. in the new field of Education Administration from the University of Chicago in 1957. Choosing to return to Canada, they moved to Edmonton, where the arrival of Jeff and Lorraine completed the family. John was a Professor of Education Administration at the University of Alberta from 1958 to 1965. In 1965, the family moved to Toronto, where John was the Associate Director of the newly formed Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. In 1973, John and Dorie and family returned to their British Columbia roots. John was the Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia from 1973 to 1980, and remained a Professor there until his retirement as Dean Emeritus in 1985. John held a deep personal and professional commitment to the public education system both in Canada and around the world.
Perhaps John's most inspirational accomplishment was his total devotion to Dorie after she suffered a severe stroke in 1990. Together, Dad and Mom remade their lives, travelled the world, doted on their grandchildren and cared for each other through all that came their way.
Special thanks to John's caregiver Alicia Rhodes, who brightened Dad's final years.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 2: 00 p.m. at First Memorial, Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, B.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the John H.M. and Doris D. Andrews Research and Development Award Endowment Fund, University of British Columbia, would be appreciated.

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STEELE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-21 published
STEELE, John▲ Lloyd
85, passed away May 18, 2008, after a lengthy battle with illness. Born in Toronto July, 1923, son of Harold and Gladys; beloved husband of Barbara Eloise (FAIR;) father of John Robert, Barbara Joanne and Matthew Harold; and brother of The Honourable Mr. Justice Donald R. STEELE. A private family funeral will be held in Chester, Nova Scotia. The family would like to thank everyone involved for their kind and loving care giving. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Salvation Army. "Jack" will be missed!

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STEELE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-06 published
STEELE, Birdie
On Thursday, June 5, 2008 peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Birdie STEELE, beloved wife of the late Melwood STEELE. Loving▲ mother and mother-in-law of Doctor Darryl and Sue STEELE, Dorry and Alex KORN, and Denny and the late Ann STEELE. Dear sister of Sally MALT, and the late Harry, Al, and Abe FAGES, and Laurie BENWICK. Devoted Bubbie of Kimberley STEELE, Jason and Jewel STEELE, Marla and Sean ZAICHICK, Reesa and Chris QUILLIAM, Joseph and Kane RUBENSTEIN, Harris and Lisa KORN, Jacqueline and Ian FINE, and David and Shannon KORN. Loving great-bubbie of Kayla, Nicole, Laura, Bradley, Ariel, Gaby, Talia, Chloe, David, Michael, Ryan, Adam, Jayme, Emma, Matthew, Reid, and Asher. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 11: 30 a.m. Interment Temple Sinai section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 83 Bevdale Road. Donations may be made to the Birdie Steele Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324, www.benjamins.ca

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STEELE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-11 published
BEACH, Beatrice " Joan" (née GARRISON)
Peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 10, 2008 at Port Perry Hospital in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Cy BEACH. Mother to (the late) Sally STEELE, Bill LITHGOW and Thomas BEACH. Grandmother to Kirk, Kyle and Keith STEELE, Karley, Morgan and Madison BEACH, and Alex and Jackie Lee LITHGOW. Survived by her loving sister Betty BROWN and her son Jim and daughter Judy. Family and Friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry, 905-985-7331, on Thursday, March 13th 2008, from 12: 00 noon, until time of service in the chapel at 1: 00 p.m. If so desired, donations in Joan's memory may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. On-line condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca

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STEELS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-28 published
FULLER, Grant
Peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, on Friday, June 27, 2008, Mr. Grant FULLER of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Sylvia STEELS. Dear father of Anne-Marie FORD and Lois KOLSTEIN and step-father of Sherry MAGUIRE (Wayne) and Bill BOWERS (Laurie), Lorrie RILES (Jim), and Vicki SCHIMMER (Peter). Loving Grandfather to several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his brother Cecil FULLER and by his sister Beatrice DRYSDALE. Sadly missed by Dudley. A memorial service will be conducted at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Monday, June 30th, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Grant are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Foundation-Cancer Centre. The family wish to extend their sincere thanks to Community Care Access Centre, St. Elizabeth Health Care and Victoria Hospital, palliative care unit. Online condolences accepted at condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com

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STEENBERGEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-09 published
DIRKS, Wilhelmina G.E. (VAN STEENBERGEN)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of the matriarch of our family on April 5, 2008.
Willy or Oma, as she was known to all, was born in Semarang on the island of Java in Indonesia. She was the only child of Dirk Th. W. VAN STEENBERGEN and Wilhelmina LE GEU. Her early years were spent on a sugar plantation managed by her father. At the age of 17 she was sent to The Netherlands to live with an aunt and uncle while she continued her education at secondary and post secondary school. She married the love of her life, Adriaan (Ad) DIRKS, on December 06, 1939. Together they had three daughters, Anke, Elsje and Luke. Their lives were impacted by the dark years of the German occupation during World War 2. Willy spent many kms. on the road, on a bicycle with no tires, trading wedding presents for food for her family. During this time Willy worried about her parents who were imprisoned in a Japanese concentration camp on the island of Java.
Determined to find a better life, Willy, Ad and the girls moved to the island of Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles and then 5 years later to Canada. As a trained bookkeeper, Willy who spoke 6 languages, first worked alongside her husband in his insurance business. However, after the girls were educated and married, Willy started Wellington Way Travel agency with offices in Markham, Ontario and Unionville, Ontario. In 1976 she retired from the business world, moved to North Eastern Ontario, to be close to her family. Unfortunately her health failed and Oma, as she was known then, moved to Northview Nursing Home in Englehart, Ontario.
Willy was predeceased by her parents, her husband Adriaan (1972), her daughter Elizabeth LOGAN (1982) and son-in-law William LOGAN She is survived by her daughters and spouses Anne and Ronald BAILEY and Lucy and Lawrence DUKE all of Thornloe, Ontario. Also by her 8 grandchildren and their spouses David BAILEY and Susan DAVIS- BAILEY, Jennifer BAILEY and David BAERG, Christopher DUKE and Elise ROBITAILLE, Andrea and Hugh HAMILTON, Matthew and Carol DUKE, Ian and Lisa LOGAN, Robert and Susan LOGAN and Jodi and Michael HARKER as well as 15 great-grandchildren.
Friends and family will be received at McDonalds Funeral Home on Tues. April 8th, a funeral Mass will follow on Wed. April 9th at Holy Trinity Church both location are in Englehart, Ontario.

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STEEP o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-19 published
BELL, Elizabeth Doreen (née JONES)
(Proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 6, Ladies Auxiliary and the Owen Sound Commerettes)
Peacefully, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Friday, January 18, 2008. Betty BELL (née JONES) of Owen Sound in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Lorne “Ding” BELL. Dear mother of Penny and her husband Peter SARGEANT of Brampton, Paul BELL and his wife Peggy of Chesley and Stephen BELL and his wife Tami of Owen Sound. Lovingly remembered by four grandchildren Jonathan, Tara and her husband Mike SAMPOGNA, Ashley and Kurtis and two great-grandchildren Madison and Joseph. Predeceased by a granddaughter Angela Dianne BELL, her brother Gordon JONES and two sisters June BARTLEY and Ruth STEEP. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home, 519-376-3710 for visiting on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Doctor Brad CLARK officiating. Spring interment, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations to the G.B.R.H.C. Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 6, Ladies Auxiliary will hold a memorial service at the funeral home on Sunday evening at 6: 45 p.m.

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STEEP o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-06-26 published
STEEP, Vanita▼
At Gateway Haven Nursing Home, Wiarton, Ontario, on Sunday, June 22, 2008, Vanita STEEP in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert STEEP (1992.) Dear mother of Donald STEEP and his wife Judy▼ of Kitchener, Robert STEEP and his wife Shirley▼ of Mount Brydges, Marilyn DESAUTELS and her husband Darryl of Owen Sound and Marjorie McCALLUM and her husband Neil of Wiarton. Dear sister of Marjorie GRAHAM of Sarnia. Survived by twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Lucille WARDELL of Strathroy. Cremation. A Memorial service will be conducted at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses: in Wiarton, Ontario on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. with Eldon AMOROSO officiating. Memorial donations to Gateway Haven, Wiarton, Ontario or to the Wiarton Kingdom Hall would be appreciated. McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home, Lambeth 519-652-2020 in care of arrangements.

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STEEP o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-24 published
STEEP, Denis
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Friday March 21, 2008 Mr. Denis STEEP of Clinton in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Heather HART. Dear Dad of Daniel. Father of Curtis (Rosa) and Cedric STEEP. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ken STEEP of Clinton, June SHANAHAN of London, Linda SMITH of West Palm Beach, Florida, Leonard and Jean STEEP of Huron Park, Deb and George BROMLEY of Huron Park, Deb and Zeke NIKITIN, John and Brenda HART, Bob and Jackie HART all of Clinton, Ken HART of Kitchener, and Tanya HART and Mike of Clinton. Predeceased by his parents William and Annie STEEP, sister Barb VAN DAMME, and by brother-in-law Doug SMITH. Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes 153 High St. Clinton, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday March 26, 2008 at 2 p.m. Cremation. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations in Trust for Daniel's education (Cheques made payable to Heather Hart in Trust) would be greatly appreciated.

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STEEP o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-08 published
STEEP, Ken
At Clinton Public Hospital, on Tuesday April 29, 2008 Mr. Ken STEEP of Clinton in his 70th year. Lovingly remembered by his family Paul STEEP, and Leonard STEEP. Dear brother and brother-in-law of June SHANAHAN, Linda SMITH, Leonard and Jean STEEP, and Deb and George BROMLEY. Predeceased by daughter Tammy STEEP, his parents Bill and Annie STEEP, sister Barbara VAN DAMME, and brother Denis STEEP. At Ken's request no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at the Clinton Cemetery, Clinton on Saturday May 10, 2008 at 11: 30 a.m. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton (519-482-9521).

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STEEP o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-25 published
STEEP, Vanita▲
At Gateway Haven Nursing Home, Wiarton, Ontario, on Sunday, June 22, 2008, Vanita STEEP in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert STEEP (1992.) Dear mother of Donald STEEP and his wife Judy▲ of Kitchener, Robert STEEP and his wife Shirley▲ of Mount Brydges, Marilyn DESAUTELS and her husband Darryl of Owen Sound and Marjorie McCALLUM and her husband Neil of Wiarton. Dear sister of Marjorie GRAHAM of Sarnia. Survived by twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Lucille WARDELL of Strathroy. Cremation. A Memorial service will be conducted at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses: in Wiarton, Ontario on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. with Eldon AMOROSO officiating. Memorial donations to Gateway Haven, Wiarton, Ontario or to the Wiarton Kingdom Hall would be appreciated. McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home, Lambeth 519-652-2020 in care of arrangements.

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STEEP o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-23 published
A fierce litigator who was a 'gentleman'
By Jacquie McNISH, Page B7
George GLEZOS dove into lawsuits with intensity, argued with a flourish in court, never uttered a cross word to opponents, sometimes exercised twice a day at his gym and wrote outrageous e-mails.
When the Lerners LLP litigator died suddenly of a brain aneurysm on Sunday at the age of 53, stories circulated quickly about his ferocious appetite for the law, sports and his family.
"He leaves a huge hole and ache in many lives," said his partner Earl CHERNIAK.
In law, Mr. GLEZOS distinguished himself by taking on what his partner Peter JERVIS described as "the steepest and deepest cases." At Lerners, Mr. GLEZOS is remembered for irreverent e-mails.
His favourite e-mail command, Mr. CHERNIAK said, was "reply all."
When a law clerk once sent a firm-wide e-mail asking whether anyone spoke Polish, Mr. GLEZOS hit "reply all" and wrote: "The Pope."
When another Lerners employee sent an e-mail about a new firm policy requiring prior approval for promotional expenses, he replied: "I will be taking 100 clients to Hawaii. It will cost a lot, but it will be worth it as we have been promised a lot of business, which will keep us all employed. Please approve."
One of Mr. GLEZOS' most memorable lawsuits was ultimately lost at the Supreme Court of Canada.
The case was a claim by an investor that few other law firms would tackle because it accused major retailer Danier Leather Inc. of failing to disclose negative sales data at a time when it was selling company shares.
Mr. GLEZOS and Mr. JERVIS won the closely watched case at trial, but it was ultimately overturned in Canada's highest court.
Despite the roller-coaster ride, Danier's lawyer Ben ZARNETT at Goodmans LLP said Mr. GLEZOS never lost his cool.
"George was the kind of lawyer with whom you could litigate a high-stakes case like Danier for years and right up to the Supreme Court without ever exchanging an angry word," Mr. ZARNETT said.
"He was a gentleman."
Paul STEEP at McCarthy Tétrault LLP opposed Mr. GLEZOS in two corporate lawsuits that potentially involved tens of millions of dollars of losses for their respective clients. Although Mr. GLEZOS fought hard in court for his client, Mr. STEEP said the lawyer once patted him on the back after a tough day in court and volunteered that Mr. STEEP would win the case.
"George loved being an advocate and he loved the camaraderie of the bar. Even when he was fighting hard for his client he never forgot that we are all colleagues," Mr. STEEP said.
Mr. GLEZOS leaves his wife, Olwyn, and son Matthew and daughter Melanie.

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