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THODY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-21 published
THODY,
Kelly▲
(November 26, 1977-March 21, 2006)
In loving memory of our son Kelly
THODY who left us two years
ago today. Remembering you is easy Kelly We do it every day Missing
you is a heartache That never goes away. You had a smile for
everyone You had a heart of gold You left the dearest memories
That we could ever hold. To us you were someone special What
more is there to say Except to wish with our all hearts That
you were here today. Love always, Mom and Dad.
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THOM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-29 published
MOORE,
Roy
T.
Peacefully at the Hamilton General Hospital on Tuesday, May 27th,
2008, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Joan. Loved father
of Suzanne
VASS
(Mark,)
Michele
THOM (Graham,) and step-father
of Melanie
MILLER and Dan
MILLER
(Shelley.)
Loving grandpa of
Danielle PRETTO (Craig), Durham and Natasha
THOM, Liam
SCURFIELD,
Chloe,
Anna,
Janie and Macy
MILLER. Dear brother of Norman of
Calgary. Roy was the Owner and President of Worldways of Canada.
After retiring in 1991 Roy spent many happy winters travelling
in his motor home discovering Canada and the U.S. Cremation has
taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the Donald V.
Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek, on Saturday,
May 31st at 2 p.m. with visitation from 1 p.m. In Roy's memory,
donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Shriners Hospital
for Children would be appreciated by the family.
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THOMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-19 published
STEEPER,
David
Robert
Earl
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, February 17, 2008.
Earl STEEPER of McGillivray Township, R.R.#8, Parkhill, Ontario
in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Marion
(NICHOLSON)
STEEPER.
Dear father of Clarence and Nancy
STEEPER of Parkhill, Paul and
Joanne STEEPER of Ailsa Craig, Glen and Judy
STEEPER of Parkhill,
Anne and Rob
THOMAN of Parkhill, Mark
STEEPER of Parkhill. Loving
grandpa to Lori and Brian
LEWIS,
Kevin
STEEPER (Denise
LINES,)
Julie and Greg
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON,
Katie
STEEPER, Jennifer
STEEPER (Mike
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT), Melanie and Jason
HARTMAN, Adam
STEEPER (Katie
RITCHIE),
Janel STEEPER, Brian
STEEPER, Greg
THOMAN and Lea
THOMAN. Great-grandfather
to Carson, Ava and Sadie
LEWIS,
Ella
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Brother of Norma
HOLLAND of Denfield. Predeceased by brother Willis (Margaret)
STEEPER, brother-in-law Edgar
HOLLAND.
Resting at the M. Box
and son Funeral Home, 183 Broad Street, Parkhill where the funeral
service will be conducted on Friday, February 22 at 1: 00 p.m.
Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Reverend Harry
DISHER assisted
by Krista VANDERSAR will officiate. Interment in Parkhill Cemetery.
Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Blue Water Shriners
would be appreciated. A Masonic Funeral service under the auspices
of the Craig Lodge #574 in the funeral home Thursday at 6: 45 p.m.
Share a memory or send condolences to www.boxfuneralhome.ca M.
Box and son will plant a tree in memory of Mr.
STEEPER.
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THOMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-28 published
McLACHLAN,
Kenneth▼ "
Ken▼"
Albert▼
Suddenly at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday,
February▼ 27, 2008. Kenneth "Ken" A.
McLACHLAN of Parkhill in
his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Kathryn "Kay" (Niblock)
McLACHLAN.
Dear father of Wayne
McLACHLAN of Petrolia, Anne (Ken 1999)
CUFF
of Markham, Beth and Len
LONG of Toronto. Loving grandpa to Sarah
and Ryan PITMAN,
Kate and John
BDAROVIC, Stephen
LONG and Janis
LONG.
Loving▼ great-grandpa to Nolan
PITMAN. Brother of Alice
CARROTHERS of Thedford, Betty
McDONALD of London, brother-in-law
of Winnifred "Winnie"
McLACHLAN of Strathroy, and Helen
McLACHLAN
of Belleville, Helen (Basil)
ROMPHF of Parkhill, Ruth and Donald
LOFT of Parkhill, George and Lois
NIBLOCK of Parkhill. Also survived
by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers of Clerke
(Pearl) McLACHLAN,
John▼
McLACHLAN and Harry "Hank"
McLACHLAN,
sisters Clover (Donald)
WATERS,
Hazel▼
(Louden▼)
CLELAND, Opal
(Bruce) THOMAN, brother-in-law Keith
NIBLOCK.
Funeral
Arrangements
incomplete. M. Box and Son, Parkhill.
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THOMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-25 published
MOODY,
Vivienne▼
Ann▼ (née
BROWNELL)
Vivienne died in Toronto on February 17 in her 70th year of a
chronic lung disease.
She▼ was predeceased by her parents Professor George
BROWNELL
and Genevieve
BROCK of Winnipeg and by her son Christopher. She
is survived by her husband of 45 years Paul of Toronto and her
daughter Sacha
THOMAN
(Michael▼) of Brooklin, Ontario and her
grand_sons, Macgregor and Colton
THOMAN; also by a sister Caroline
FAIRLEY of Vancouver and a brother Gregory
BROWNELL of Winnipeg.
Vivi was born in Winnipeg and was educated at Kelvin High School
and University of Manitoba where she earned a masters degree
in French and Russian literature. She then taught French and
English at private and public high schools in Winnipeg and in
a cross cultural setting in Yellowknife. Her greatest interest
was European cinema which she studied at the University of Manitoba
and at the Sorbonne in Paris; she taught this at the University
of Manitoba. She designed, staffed and taught a remedial English
course for first year students at the University of Winnipeg.
As a final career, Vivi was at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
for 10 years on staff for a program on the arts called "Adrienne
Clarkson Presents".
Vivi was a hugely attractive lady who was intellectually curious
and loved having fun. She bore her long time, uncomfortable disease
with great bravery, stoicism, humour and wit.
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THOMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-26 published
MOODY,
Vivienne▲
Ann▲ (née
BROWNELL)
Vivienne died in Toronto on February 17 in her 70th year of a
chronic lung disease.
She▲ was predeceased by her parents Professor George
BROWNELL
and Genevieve
BROCK of Winnipeg and by her son Christopher. She
is survived by her husband of 45 years Paul of Toronto and her
daughter Sacha
THOMAN
(Michael▲) of Brooklin, Ontario and her
grand_sons, Macgregor and Colton
THOMAN; also by a sister Caroline
FAIRLEY of Vancouver and a brother Gregory
BROWNELL of Winnipeg.
Vivi was born in Winnipeg and was educated at Kelvin High School
and University of Manitoba where she earned a masters degree
in French and Russian literature. She then taught French and
English at private and public high schools in Winnipeg and in
a cross cultural setting in Yellowknife. Her greatest interest
was European cinema which she studied at the University of Manitoba
and at the Sorbonne in Paris; she taught this at the University
of Manitoba. She designed, staffed and taught a remedial English
course for first year students at the University of Winnipeg.
As a final career, Vivi was at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
for 10 years on staff for a program on the arts called "Adrienne
Clarkson Presents".
Vivi was a hugely attractive lady who was intellectually curious
and loved having fun. She bore her long time, uncomfortable disease
with great bravery, stoicism, humour and wit.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-02-06 published
THOMAS,
Cecilia
In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, Cecilia, who
passed away February 11, 1984.
A wonderful mother, woman and aid
One who was better, God never made,
A wonderful worker, loyal and fair
Tenderly helpful, O mother you were.
Just in your judgment, always right,
Honest and liberal ever upright
Loved by all, our pride they share,
Pride in the wonderful one you were.
- Lovingly remembered by Jane and Gerald, Robert, Alice, Lorna
and Gordon and families.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-03-14 published
PEER,
Margaret “Marg” Roberta
(THOMAS)
Of Wiarton peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on
Thursday,
March▼ 13th, 2008. The former Margaret Roberta
THOMAS
in her 92nd year. Loving mother of Murray (Irene), of Owen Sound
Keith
(Sharon,) of R.R.#3 Owen Sound; Doreen (Bob
McLUHAN,) of
North Bay; and Norma (Joseph
DENOBLE,) of Kitchener. Cherished
grandmother of Mary Lou
HILLS,
Ian
PEER, Michele
MENG, Dwight
PEER, Leanne
McALLISTER, Nancy
LALANI, Keith
PEER Jr., Shawn
McLUHAN, Jeffrey
McLUHAN, Paul
McLUHAN, Heidi
McARTHUR, Melissa
DENOBLE and Nicole
DENOBLE.
Great-grandmother of 22; and great-great-grandmother
of 2. Devoted sister to Les
THOMAS, of Wiarton. Sadly missed
by her sisters-in-law Joanne and Audrey; and her many nieces
and nephews. Marg is predeceased by her husband Norman; four
brothers; four sisters; and a great-grandchild, Adam. She will
always be remembered for her quilting and knitting skills, and
especially for her biscuits, butter tarts and home-made bread.
Marg was a long time member of Bide-A-Wee, Saint_John's United
Church United Church Women, and the Limpert Lodge Seniors' Club.
Family invite Friends to call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral
Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Friday, March 14,
2008 from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A service to celebrate
Marg's life will be conducted from Saint_John's United Church,
Wiarton on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Ed
LAKSMANIS
officiating. Interment in Eastnor Cemetery. Donations to Saint_John's
United Church, Pike Bay United Church, or the Bruce Peninsula
Health Services Foundation would be appreciated. In living memory
of Marg a Flowering Crabapple tree will be planted in the funeral
home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel.
Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
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THOMAS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-07-22 published
THOMAS,
Mary▲▼
Ann (née
BORONDY)
It is with great sadness we share the news of Mary's passing
at Saint_Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton on Sunday, July 20th, 2008.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph William
THOMAS, and loved mother
of Rosemary
CARR
(Dave) of Owen Sound, Frank (Gerri) of Teslin,
Yukon, Charles (Carol Anne) of Toronto, Joseph (Susan) of Watson
Lake, Yukon, and Peter (Karen) of Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
Dear grandmother to ten grandchildren. Predeceased by her infant
daughter Joanne, and her brothers Frank and John. A former Stoney
Creek Councillor, Mary will be missed by her many Friends and
family. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive Friends
at Mary's home in Stoney Creek on Wednesday, July 23rd from 4 p.m.
to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity
would be appreciated. Condolences may be given at www.donaldvbrown.ca
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THOMAS o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-04-02 published
DOUGAL
ARDEN
THOMAS
WILSON
In loving memory of Dougal Arden Thomas Wilson, September 23, 1907 -
March 25, 2008. Arden Wilson, a resident of the Wikwemikong Nursing Home
and formerly of Providence Bay, died at the Nursing Home on Tuesday,
March 25, 2008 at the age of 100 years. He was born in Sandfield
Township, son of the late Joe and Flora (McColeman) Wilson. Arden had
farmed all of his life, and had moved to Providence Bay about 37 years
ago. He worked as the dump attendant for many years and looked after the
cemetery for a number of years. He liked to play euchre and crokinole,
and enjoyed hunting. His greatest love was his kids and grandchildren,
visiting with them and in particular telling stories. He will be sadly
missed, but many memories will be cherished. Arden was predeceased by his
beloved wife
Alena
Evelyn
(LANKTREE)
Wilson on September 6, 2005. Loving
father of Barb Neill (husband Murray predeceased) and Bill, wife Doris
Wilson all of Providence Bay. Predeceased by sons David, Douglas and Ken
and his wife Fern. Proud grandfather of 8 grandchildren, 10 great
grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Survived by 2 brothers Bob
of Little Current and Jim of the U.S. Predeceased by 2 sisters and 4
brothers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends called at the
Providence Bay United Church on Thursday after 7.00 p.m. The funeral
service was conducted at the Church on Friday, March 29, 2008 at 1 pm
with Reverend Mary Jo Eckert Tracy officiating. Spring interment in
Providence Bay Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the Wiky Nursing
Home or the Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary would be appreciated. Culgin
Funeral Home 282-2270.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-13 published
RABBITTS,
Larry
Mark
Of Saint Thomas, passed away peacefully with his loving family
by his side on Sunday, February 10th, 2008. Dearly loved husband
of 47 years of Patricia
(THOMAS)
RABBITTS and much loved father
of William (Gregory) and Ann Maurie (Daniel)
STEVENS.
Much loved
grandpa of Nicholas, Andrew, Matthew and Christopher. Predeceased
by a grand_son Joseph David (Joey) (2004). Sadly missed by a number
of aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. Larry was born in Simcoe
on April 6, 1939, the
son of the late Mark and Ruby
BROADHEAD)
RABBITTS. He was retired from the Saint Thomas Police Department.
Larry was a member of Talbot Lodge #546 Ancient, Free and Accepted
Masons, Aylmer Chapter #81, R.A.M.G.R.C., Burleigh Preceptory,
Murton Lodge of Perfection, Hamilton and the Hi-Ro Shrine Clown
Unit. A private family service to be held at Williams Funeral
Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas. Remembrances would be appreciated
to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Shriners Hospitals for
Children. A book of condolences may be signed at the funeral
home. Condolences may also be sent to ahughson@execulink.com
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-25 published
COLEMAN,
Tom
Peacefully, on February 22, 2008 at Victoria Hospital, at the
age of 57. Loving husband to Barbara for 29 years. Great companion
to his other girl Jaz. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and
John Henry, Aunt Mary and Uncle Len, Barb's parents Georgina
and Donald
CASEY and uncles, aunts and cousins. Will be missed
by his sisters Nancy
THOMAS,
Mary▲▼
Jane
TAVENER, brother-in-law
Ian
(Julia,) best friend for 44 years Bob (Diane)
WILKINSON,
niece April and nephew Lance and missed by extended family and
Friends. Visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel,
1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell) on Wednesday, February 27,
2008 from 5-9 p.m. A celebration of Tom's life will be held in
the chapel on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 1 p.m. Donations
may be made to the Leprosy Mission Canada, 100 Mural Street,
Suite 100, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1J3. Many thanks to the
wonderful people who cared for Tom at home and in hospital.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-29 published
McLACHLAN,
Kenneth▲ "
Ken▲"
Albert▲
Suddenly at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday,
February▲ 27, 2008. Kenneth "Ken" A.
McLACHLAN of Parkhill in
his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Kathryn "Kay"
(NIBLOCK)
McLACHLAN.
Dear father of Wayne
McLACHLAN of Petrolia, Anne (Ken 1999)
CUFF
of Markham, Beth and Len
LONG of Toronto. Loving grandpa to Sarah
and Ryan PITTMAN,
Kate and John
BRDAROVIC, Stephen
LONG and Janis
LONG.
Loving▲ great-grandpa to Nolan
PITTMAN. Brother of Alice
CARROTHERS of Thedford, Betty
McDONALD of London, brother-in-law
of Winnifred "Winnie"
McLACHLAN of Strathroy, and Helen
McLACHLAN
of Belleville, Helen (Basil 2001)
ROMPHF of Parkhill, Ruth and
Donald LOFT of Parkhill, George and Lois
NIBLOCK of Parkhill.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers
Clerke (Pearl)
McLACHLAN,
John▲
McLACHLAN and Harry "Hank"
McLACHLAN,
sisters Clover (Donald)
WATERS,
Hazel▲
(Louden▲)
CLELAND, Opal
(Bruce) THOMAS, brothers-in-law John A.
McDONALD,
Burnus▼
CARROTHERS
and Keith NIBLOCK.
Resting at the M. Box and son Funeral Home,
183 Broad Street Parkhill where the funeral service will be conducted
on Saturday, March 1 at 1: 30 p.m. Reverend Doug
WRIGHT will officiate.
Visitation on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment in Parkhill
Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to
the North Middlesex Community Medical Centre would be appreciated.
Share a memory or send condolences to www.boxfuneralhome.ca.
M. Box and son will plant a tree in memory of Mr.
McLACHLAN.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-13 published
POLISAK,
Mary (née
LIMACHER)
Of Elgin Manor passed away on Saturday, March 8th, 2008, at her
late residence, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family,
in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Peter
POLISAK and
dearly loved mother of Joe and his wife Jo-Anne
POLISAK of London,
Patricia CARTER of London, Rita and her husband Bob
WITHENSHAW
of Saint Thomas, William
POLISAK and his wife
Claudette
SAMURE
of Ottawa, James
POLISAK of London, Joan and her husband Jerome
THOMAS of Saint Thomas and June and her husband Craig
RICHARDSON
of London. Dear sister of Matilda of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan.,
Angela of Florida, Florida, Margaret of Toronto, Herman of New
Zealand and Bernard of Mazenod, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by
3 sisters Annie, Madeline and Hildegarde and by 3 brothers Joseph,
John and Albert. Sadly missed by 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren
and 1 great, great-grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mary was born in Expanse, Saskatchewan on September 27, 1916,
the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Hermina
PAUWELS)
LIMACHER.
She has lived in Saint Thomas since 1946 and was a member
of Saint Anne's Church, the Catholic Women's League and the Resurrection
Choir. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas
until Monday and then to Saint Anne's Church where Mass of the
Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 17th at 10: 30 a.m.
Interment to follow in Holy Angels' Cemetery. Visitation Sunday
from 1: 00 to 4:30 p.m. Prayers will be recited at the funeral
home on Sunday at 1: 00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Elgin
Children's Foundation or the Easter Seals Telethon.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-09 published
WALKER,
Marjorie
Edith
Peacefully at Dearness Home on Sunday, March 16, 2008, Mrs. Marjorie
Edith WALKER of London in her 84th year. Cherished wife of the
late Robert
WALKER (1996.) Beloved mother of Robert (Pat,) Michael
(Dawn,) all of London, and Colleen
RODIN
(Mike) of Toronto and
mother-in-law of Maria
EDWARDS.
Predeceased by her son Terry
(1990.) Loving grandmother of David, Jason and Kyleen
WALKER
and Michael
RODIN and great-grandmother of Cory, Jakob and Willem
WALKER. Dear sister of Eileen
SMITH and the late Ken and Eldon
NELSON and the late Betty
THOMAS. A memorial service will be
conducted at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road
North, on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. with visitation
a one hour prior to the service. Private inurnment at Mount Pleasant
Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Marjorie
are asked to consider Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may
be sent to condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-17 published
MacNAB,
John
E.
Of Saint Thomas, passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, following a brief illness, in his
57th year. Dearly loved
son of Mary
(CATTANACH)
MacNAB of London,
and the late John A. "Jack"
MacNAB (1994.) Dear brother of Patricia
MacNAB of Mississauga, and Nancy
WOODCOCK and her husband Brent
of London. Loved uncle of Andrew and Laura
WOODCOCK of London
and dear nephew of Grace
THOMAS of Saint Thomas. Also fondly remembered
by several cousins. John was born in Toronto, Ontario, July 26,
1951. He formerly worked as a locomotive engineer with the Canadian
National Railway. Friends and relatives will be received by the
family at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas
on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will
be held Saturday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Tillsonburg Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Volunteer Association, Regional Mental
Health Care-Saint Thomas, or the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully
acknowledged. The family would like to express their appreciation
to Doctor Terry
EVANS,
Doctor
Chris
HOLLINGSWORTH and the nurses and
staff of 5th floor at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital,
as well as the ACT Team.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-22 published
HANNAH,
Harry
Warren
At London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Hospital, on Monday,
April 21, 2008, Harry Warren
HANNAH of London in his 73rd year.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley
(BUSBY)
HANNAH (2003.) Loving
father of Karen
KIRK and her husband Rob of London, Margaret
HANNAH of Nelson, British Columbia, and Kate
HANNAH-
RUST of London.
Loving and caring grandpa of Emily, Celia, Andrew and Adam. Memorial
visitation will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland
Road North, on Wednesday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A memorial
service will be held at Saint Michael and All Angels, 397 Springbank
Drive, on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with Canon
Sam THOMAS officiating. The family would greatly appreciate memorial
donations to the Saint Michael and All Angels Memorial Fund or
the Mission Services Ark Aid.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-26 published
THRASHER,
Margaret
May (née
STEVENS)
Passed away on April 23, 2008 with her family by her side at
the Humber River Regional Hospital - Church Site at the age of
83. Loving wife of the late Bud
THRASHER.
Loving mother to April,
Martha, and Grant. Cherished grandmother to Christopher, Nathan
and Vanessa. Predeceased by her sisters, Eileen
STEVENS and Mildred
THOMAS
(Bill▼
THOMAS.) She will be sadly missed by her friend
and neighbour Arthur and her other long time Friends. A memorial
service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to the Sunnybrook Hospital Veterans Wing. (K-Wing)
or the Bloorview Children's Hospital.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-28 published
THOMAS,
Robert "
Bob"
Remembering a dear husband, Robert (Bob) Thomas, who passed away
4 years ago today. Thoughts today, memories forever. Sadly missed
by wife, Marion.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-07 published
NICOLSON,
Martha "
Molly"
(TURNBULL)
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Monday,
May 5th, 2008 Mrs. Martha "Molly"
(TURNBULL)
NICOLSON of London
and formerly of Hamilton, Ontario in her 98th year. Beloved wife
of the late Andrew
NICOLSON. Dear Aunt of Victor
WOOLLEY and
his wife Dorothy and Beverley
LINDSAY and her husband Bob all
of London and their families. The family will receive Friends
one hour prior to a complete funeral service being conducted
in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout
Street South, London on Friday, May 9th at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend
Canon K. Sam
THOMAS and Reverend Doctor Tom
BONNEMA officiating.
Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay, Ontario. As an expression
of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of
your choice. The family would like to thank her Friends at Saint Michael
and All Angels Anglican Church and William Mercer Wilson Centre
who showed her every kindness. On-line condolences accepted at
www.amgfh.com
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-13 published
HESSEL,
Ronald
F.
Suddenly at his home in London on Sunday, May 11th, 2008, Ronald
F. HESSEL in his 74th year. Dear father of Vicky (Ralph)
THOMAS,
Richard (Lisa)
HESSEL,
Lorri
(Rick)
WILTON and Heather (Rick)
BRYSON. Dear brother of Grant
HESSEL.
Also loved by his 8 grandchildren
Sean, Tara, Morgan, Casey, Jesse, Ben, Eric and Adam; and his
3 great-grandchildren Emma, Dylan and Joshua. A service to celebrate
his life will be held on Thursday, May 15th at 11 a.m. at Forest
Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street (at Wavell) London.
Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Memorial donations appreciated
to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice.
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DEANE, Madlyne Arley Louise (formerly
SANDERS, née
McLEOD)
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Chateau
Gardens, Parkhill, Sunday, May 18, 2008, Madlyne Arley Louise
(McLEOD)
(SANDERS)
DEANE, of Grand Bend, age 69. Beloved wife
of Robert Joseph
DEANE, Q.C. Loved mother and mother-in-law of
Kim and Bob
CASE of Grand Bend, Arlie and Craig
SAUNDERS of London,
Gerald "Jerry" and Cheryl
SANDERS of Ajax, stepmother of Sean
and Rebecca
DEANE of London. Loved by her grandchildren Miranda
and Kris McCANN, and the late Stacey
CASE (2001,) Dawn
CASE,
C.J. SAUNDERS, Jack
SAUNDERS, Halie
SANDERS, Shelby
SANDERS,
Madison SANDERS, Chris
DOUCETTE, Nicole
DOUCETTE, Jessica
DEANE
and great-grandchildren Cade
SANDERS-
SEFTON,
Mason
SEFTON and
Hayden SANDERS-
KENDEL. Dear sister of Dave and Dorinda
McLEOD
of Grand Bend, Kathy and Steve
AUGUSTIN of London, Chuck and
Jeannine McLEOD of Coldstream. Remembered by her nieces, nephews
and their families and her dearest Friends, Marla
CAIRNS of Grand
Bend, Mary
DEANE of London and Nancy
THOMAS of Burlington. Predeceased
by her parents Bryce and Irma
(BULL)
McLEOD.
Cremation.
Visitation
at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Thursday
evening 7 to 9 p.m. where a Memorial Service will be held Friday,
May 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. The Reverend Brad
DUNBAR officiating.
Private family interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. If
desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society, M.S. Society
or Saint_John's By-The-Lake Anglican Church, Grand Bend would be
appreciated. The family would like to express their sincere thanks
to the loving and supportive staff at Chateau Gardens during
Mom's final months. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com.
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FOSTER,
Harry
Logie
Of R.R.#1 Union, passed away unexpectedly, peacefully in his
sleep on Saturday, May 17th, 2008, at his late residence, in
his 81st year. Dearly loved best friend and husband of 38 years
of Shirley
(THOMAS)
FOSTER. Dear brother-in-law of Carolyn
THOMAS
of Saint Thomas, Bob and his wife
Margery▲▼
THOMAS of R.R.#1 Union
and the late Patricia
THORPE.
Loved uncle of Jim and his wife
Sue THORPE of Burbank, California, Jane
THORPE of Ottawa and
her fiance Wayne
JOHNSTON, Doctor Brien
THOMAS and his wife Doctor Adrienne
WILSON of Adelaide, Australia, Bruce and his wife
Nelly
THOMAS
of Richmond Hill, Katie
THOMAS of Guelph and Mark
THOMAS of Toronto.
Harry was born in Port Elgin on July 22, 1927, the
son of the
late Logie and Reta
(MULVENEY)
FOSTER. He lived all of his life
in Saint Thomas and Union. He attended Wellington Street Public
School, Saint Thomas Collegiate Institute, University of Western
Ontario and Osgoode Hall, Toronto. Harry retired after a career
as an investment dealer. He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman.
He loved farming and raising animals. He and his wife raised
Thoroughbred and Morgan horses on their farm "Kennoway" and enjoyed
participating in horse shows and sales in Canada and United States.
A private service was held on Tuesday morning, with interment
in Union Cemetery. Remembrances would be appreciated to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation. Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas
in charge of arrangements.
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CUTLER,
Shirley
Anne
Peacefully, with family at her side, at Parkwood Hospital on
Wednesday,
May 21, 2008, Shirley Anne
CUTLER passed away in her
68th year. Much loved sister of Marilyn
THOMAS
(Carl,)
Betty
PRESTON
(Dick) and Larry
CUTLER (Alice.)
Will be missed by her
niece Wendy
D'HOINE
(Darryl) and nephews Greg
THOMAS (Jenn,)
Dustin THOMAS (Vanessa), Dan
CROSS (Heather), Tim
CROSS (Lucie),
Christopher
HOME-
CUTLER and Adam
HOME-
CUTLER.
Also survived by
2 great-nieces Tarra and Claire, and a great nephew Nathan. Shirley
will be sadly missed by special Friends. Predeceased by her parents
Ronald and Florence
CUTLER of Coldstream. Shirley was a long
time golfer, curler and bird watcher. Cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Coldstream Friends
Meeting House, 359 Quaker Lane, Coldstream, on Saturday, May 31,
2008 at 11: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to
Wellspring London and Region, 231 Hyman Street, London, Ontario,
N6A 1N6. Donations and online condolences at www.londoncremation.com
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-28 published
THOMAS,
William
Gordon
At Saint Marys, Ontario on May 26, 2008, William Gordon
THOMAS
of London in his 91st year. Beloved and loving husband of the
late Mildred Jean
THOMAS. Dear father of Steven and Mary Anne
THOMAS,
Nancy and Richard
REID, Scott and Kausar
THOMAS and Melissa
and Graham
LEACH/LEECH/LEITCH.
Spirited and loving grandfather to nine. Survived
by sisters Marion
ROBINSON of Toronto and Jean
BRADLEY of Saint Marys
and brother John
THOMAS of Minden. Predeceased by sisters Aileen
FOWLER and Vernice
FAZEKAS.
Bill served on HMCS Thunder during
World War 2 and at retirement was Personnel Manager at Kellogg's
Canada. At Bill's request, there will be no visitation or funeral
service. A celebration of Bill's life for family and Friends
will follow on Sunday, June 22, 2008 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wolseley
Barracks, Officer's Mess, 701 Oxford Street East, Building 92,
London. Donations to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without
Borders) (1470 Rue Peel, Montreal, Québec, H3A 1S8) or Ducks
Unlimited (1036 Commissioners Road West, London N6K 1C3) would
be greatly appreciated.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-26 published
MEREDITH,
James
Maxwell
Peacefully on June 19, 2008 at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital, Windsor,
in his 91st year. Father to Robert and his wife
Carol
MEREDITH
of London, Ontario, grandfather to Susan (David)
FISH,
Karen
(Andrew) BLOTT, Heather (Christian
LEMASSIF)
MEREDITH, Robert
(Kenzie) MEREDITH, great-grandfather of five. Jim will also be
missed by his sister Madge
SHIPSHEE of California, and brother
Dr.
Ray
(Marion)
MEREDITH of London. He was predeceased by brothers
Eldon and Donald and sister Edith
HARDACRE.
Born
July 7, 1917
in Sombra Township to Allan and Myrtle
(KINCAID)
MEREDITH,
Jim
sang in the Windsor Light Opera, was an avid pilot and master
gardener, and had diverse interests from the environment to astronomy.
He worked as a custom builder in Windsor. His memorial service
will be held at the Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, 620 Cross
Street, Dresden, on Saturday June 28 with visitation at 1: 00 p.m.,
service at 2: 00 p.m. Rev. Sherry
THOMAS officiating. Interment
in Dresden Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.deburgerfuneralhome.com
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-28 published
READINGS,
Stan
Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital
on Thursday, June 26th, 2008 Stan
READINGS of London in his 81st
year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth
(LUTMAN)
READINGS.
Dear
father of John and MaryAnn of Lucan and Bob and Sue of London.
Predeceased by his grand_son Tommy and his son Gary
READINGS.
Dear father-in-law of Lesley
READINGS of London. Loving grandfather
of Ryan and Carrie, Joe and Helen, Chris, David, Eddie and Jen,
Duane and Dawn, Scott and Mia, Drew, Ben and Holly and great-grandfather
of Alana and Luke. Also survived by his many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive Friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday
at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South,
London. Funeral service will be conducted at Saint Michael and
All Angels Anglican Church, 397 Springbank Drive, London, Ontario
on Monday, June 30th. at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Canon K. Sam
THOMAS officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As
an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Community
Living London Foundation, (for the Tommy Readings Scholarship
Fund), 190 Adelaide Street South, London, Ontario N5Z 3L1. Online
condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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THOMAS,
Jean (née
WILKINSON)
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday June 25th, 2008, Jean
THOMAS (née
WILKINSON) of London passed away in her 77th year.
Beloved wife of the late Bill
THOMAS (2003.) Predeceased by her
parents David and Margaret
WILKINSON. Dear mother of Bill
THOMAS,
Ed THOMAS and Susan
PADDICK.
Also loved by her 9 grandchildren
Brandon, Carly, Justin, Crystal, Josh, Lindsay, Cody, Kaela and
Keshia; and by her 3 great-grandchildren Cole, Chase and Cameron.
Cremation has taken place, and a service to celebrate her life
will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street
(at Wavell), London, on Wednesday July 2nd at 3 p.m. Visitation
1 hour before the service. Memorial donations appreciated to
the Palliative Care Unit at London Health Sciences Centre Victoria
Hospital.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-30 published
READINGS,
Gary▼ "
Gig▼"
It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of
Gary (Gig)
READINGS in his 52nd year. Loving husband and best
friend for 24 years to Lesley. He will always be remembered as
a wonderful father to Drew, Ben and Holly. Predeceased by his
parents Stan and Ruth
READINGS and his nephew Tommy
READINGS.
Dear brother of John and MaryAnn
READINGS of Lucan and Bob and
Sue READINGS of London. Dear son-in-law of Margaret
DOBSON of
Victoria, British Columbia. Dear brother-in-law of Dave and Charmain
FULTON of London, Wendy
FULTON of Victoria, British Columbia
and Chris and Teresa
FULTON of London. Also survived by his many
nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. The family will
receive Friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard
George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a private
family memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday,
July▼ 4th. with Reverend Canon K. Sam
THOMAS officiating. Interment
of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression
of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Community Living
London Foundation, (for Tommy Readings Scholarship Fund), 190 Adelaide
Street South, London, Ontario N5Z 3L1. Online condolences accepted
at www.amgfh.com "Rest Easy, Bud"
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THOMAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-03 published
READINGS,
Gary▲ "
Gig▲"
It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of
Gary (Gig)
READINGS in his 52nd year. Loving husband and best
friend for 24 years to Lesley. He will always be remembered as
a wonderful father to Drew, Ben and Holly. Predeceased by his
parents Stan and Ruth
READINGS and his nephew Tommy
READINGS.
Dear brother of John and MaryAnn
READINGS of Lucan and Bob and
Sue READINGS of London. Dear son-in-law of Margaret
DOBSON of
Victoria, British Columbia. Dear brother-in-law of Dave and Charmain
FULTON of London, Wendy
FULTON of Victoria, British Columbia
and Chris and Teresa
FULTON of London. Also survived by his many
nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. The family will
receive Friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard
George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a private
family memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday,
July▲ 4th. with Reverend Canon K. Sam
THOMAS officiating. Interment
of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression
of sympathy memorial donations may be made to London Community
Foundation, (for Tommy Readings Scholarship Fund), 130 King Street,
London, N6A 1C5. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
"Rest Easy, Bud"
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MAHADEO,
Thelma
Of London peacefully passed away at Waverley Mansion on Friday
July 4, 2008 in her 88th year. Wife of the late Ronald
MAHADEO.
Dear mother of Ron
MAHADEO and his wife
Beverley of Brampton,
David MAHADEO and his wife
Fran of London, Urmila
SMITH of Stratford,
Mark MAHADEO and his wife
Donna of Texas. Loving grandmother
of Indrani, Ginny, Gregory, Meaghan, Zachary, Jason, Allana,
Alexandra, and Marcus. Loving sister of Norma, Doreen, and Bunty.
Predeceased by her brothers Harry, John, Louis, and Ken and her
daughter Tara. Thelma will be sadly missed by many cousins, nieces,
nephews and Friends. The family will receive Friends from 7-9 p.m.
on Tuesday July 8th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout
Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted
in the chapel on Wednesday July 9th, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. with Reverend
Cannon
K.
Sam
THOMAS officiating. Interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery,
London. Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Hospital
of Western Ontario 800 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario
N6A 4G5 and World Vision 1 World Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 2Y4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.on.ca
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THOMAS o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-02-06 published
SPROULE,
Ottalene
After a lengthy illness on Friday February 1, 2008 at the Stayner
Nursing Home in her 81st year. Ottalene of Stayner, beloved wife
of George for over 57 years. Loving mother of Brenda
SPROULE
(Bill BIFFORD) of Kamloops, British Columbia and the late Donald
SPROULE (1974.) Survived by her sister Marjorie and her husband
Alex MORRISON, sisters-in-law Noreen
BARR,
Annie
BARR and Mary-Lou
BARR and brothers-in-law Ray
TINNEY and Fred
THOMAS.
Pre-deceased
by her siblings and their spouses Audrey and Eric
COTTON,
Duncan and
Aleama, Charles, Frank, Shirley and Murray
McLEAN, Wilma
TINNEY,
Wilda and Clarence
McLAUGHLIN,
Herman,
Edna and Jack
PRATT, Noreen
THOMAS and Alvin. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral
Home, Stayner Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. Funeral Service will
be held in the Chapel on Monday February 4, 2008 at 1 o'clock.
Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. Remembrances to the Royal Victoria
Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by Ottalene's family.
For further information and to sign the online guest book, log
on to: www.carruthersdavidson.com
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WRIGHT,
Ethel
Margaret
Passed away peacefully on Friday April 18, 2008 at the Sunnybrook
Health Sciences Centre, Toronto in her 84th year. Ethel of Stayner
beloved wife of the late Curtis Ralph
WRIGHT.
Loving mother of
Lois and her husband John
DANCY of Stayner, Elizabeth and her
husband Ron
LEGERE of Barrie and the late Michael. Cherished
grandmother of eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Dear sister of Alex
McMULLEN, late Mary
THOMAS, late Norman
McMULLEN,
late Alvin
McMULLEN,
William
McMULLEN, Frances
CARMAN, Donald
McMULLEN, late Shirley
CROCKER and Donna
WILLISTON.
Friends were
received at the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home - Stayner
Chapel, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner (705-428-2637) Sunday April 20,
2008 from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral Service was held at the First Baptist
Church, 205 Oak Street, Stayner on Tuesday April 22, 2008 at
1: 30 p.m. Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. Remembrances to First
Baptist Church would be appreciated by Ethels family. For further
information and to sign the online guest book, log on to: www.carruthersdavidson.com
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THOMAS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-04 published
McLEOD,
Thomas
Hector MacDonald "Tommy"
Thomas McLEOD was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan in August 1918.
He was an only child. He took his schooling in Weyburn, graduating
from Weyburn Collegiate with honours. It was in Weyburn that
Tommy met T.C. Douglas, the young Baptist minister who would
play such an important role in his life. During the Depression,
Douglas organized a boys' group which devoted its time to sports
and boxing, and to debating and drama. Douglas was a graduate
of Brandon College, and persuaded several of his 'boys' to attend
that venerable institution. There Tommy received a B.A. with
distinction. After a Masters degree from Indiana University,
he was urged by President Evans to come back to Brandon to teach
Economics, where he stayed for three years and also met his beloved
wife Beryl.
In 1944, when T.C. Douglas led the Co-Operative Commonwealth
Federation party to a landslide election victory in Saskatchewan,
Premier Douglas asked Tommy to come and work for the new government.
Tommy said that he would have to consult with the College; Douglas
breezily replied that he had already sent his resignation to
the President. Thus began an exciting period of his life, beginning
as advisor to the premier and general troubleshooter, taking
on assignments as Secretary of Health Services Planning, Secretary
of the Economic Planning Board, Chair of the new Budget Bureau,
and ending as Deputy Provincial Treasurer. In between jobs, he
earned two degrees from Harvard University, a Masters in Public
Administration and a PhD in Economics.
When University of Saskatchewan President W.P. Thompson called
in 1952, offering the position of Dean of the College of Commerce,
Tommy decided to begin a new challenge. He enjoyed the Saskatoon
experience immensely. During this period he also served on several
boards and commissions, chairing the Saskatchewan Commission
on Taxation.
In 1964 Tommy returned to Regina as Dean of Arts and Vice Principal
at the new university. In 1971, the Canadian International Development
Agency offered a broader mandate, where Tommy joined the senior
ranks of Canadian International Development Agency travellers,
attempting to sort out administrative problems in several countries,
including Turkey, Iran, Nigeria, and Botswana. So the family
moved to Ottawa, where they stayed for 26 years. Tommy moved
from Canadian International Development Agency to the Federal
Management Institute, acted as administrator of the Anti-Inflation
Board, and held other management positions. Among other honours,
he was especially pleased to be awarded the Vanier Medal from
the Institute of Public Administration in 1971 and the Order
of Canada in 2003. He co-wrote a popular biography of T.C. Douglas
with his son Ian; Tommy Douglas, Road to Jerusalem was published
in 1987.
In 1997 Tommy moved to Victoria, loving the gardens and life
style. He died there peacefully on New Years' Day, 2008. He leaves
behind his loving wife and companion of over 62 years, Beryl,
children Beth
BILSON, Ellen (John
HEANEY), Ian (Vicki
McLEOD),
Brian (Lorraine
THOMAS,) and Morna (David
FIRMAN,) grandchildren
Max BILSON
(Jane
CHAPCO,) Kate
BILSON (Paul
BEKE,) Martin and
Brendan HEANEY, Adrienne and Kelly Firman
McLEOD, and Tom and
Will McLEOD.
His family and many Friends will remember his wit
and wisdom, his sincere modesty, his devotion to family, and
pride in his children's many accomplishments, his unfailing good
humour, his rapport with students, his negotiating and administrative
skills, his ability to relate to almost everybody, and his keen
interest in music, books, cooking and gardening. Indicative of
his wide ranging tastes was that his favourite poets were Robert
Burns and Rumi.
(Epitaph)
Know thou, O stranger to the fame
Of this much loved, much honoured name
(For none that knew him need be told)
A warmer heart death ne'er made cold.
Robert Burns
A memorial service will be arranged at a later date. In lieu
of flowers, contributions to the Tommy and Beryl McLeod scholarships
at Brandon University, 18th St. Brandon, Manitoba, or donations
to United Nations Children's Fund or the Stephen Lewis Foundation
would be appreciated.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-01 published
HENRY,
David
On Wednesday, February 27, 2008. David
HENRY, beloved son of
Maxine and the late Paul
HENRY. Dear brother of Kathy and Michael
THOMAS, and Beth and Garry
GOODMAN.
Uncle of Kelly and Ari
PETROFF,
Laira and Ron
BARYOSEPH,
Nolan
GOODMAN, Susie
GOODMAN, and the
late Alysha
GOODMAN. At
Holy
Blossom
Temple, 1950 Bathurst Street
(south of Eglinton) for service on Sunday, March 2nd at 1: 00 p.m.
Interment, Holy Blossom Memorial Park. Shiva 25 Country Lane.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-01 published
PASSY,
Philip
William "
Phil"
Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, February 22,
2008 while on vacation with his family in Florida in his 61st
year. He was a loving husband to Sandy and devoted father to
Ashleigh. He will also be missed by his mother-in-law Una
FULCHER,
sister-in-law Bev
LABONTE, sister Su
THOMAS and several nieces
and nephews. Phil was a graduate of Upper Canada College and
the U of T Trinity College. Phil was a Chartered Accountant and
consummate entrepreneur who founded both Studebaker's and MedX
Health. He recently took MedX public on the TSX-Venture as
the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. He dared to dream big
and light the world. A memorial service is planned in late March.
Contact MedX or memoriam@medxhealth.com to be notified.
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THOMAS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-03 published
WRIGHT,
Michael
Evelyn (1930-2008)
Surrounded by family, Michael Evelyn
WRIGHT died peacefully on
Friday, February 29, 2008. Graduate of Trinity College, University
of Toronto (1952), and long time partner at Ernst and Young (Clarkson
Gordon), Michael had a great life. Predeceased by his first wife
Helen-Mary, he will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy
his children and grandchildren: Anne and John
BRACE
(Maggie,
Debbie, Robin and Becky,) Susan
WRIGHT and John
SANKEY
(Ben and
Clara,) Andrew and Tory
WRIGHT
(Stephanie,)
Elaine and Bruce
TAILOR/TAYLOR
(Jack,
Kate and Max;) his step-children and their children:
Gordy and Heather
HOWE
(Allister and
Geoffrey,)
Kris and Jim
MOFFATT (Galen, Alan, Duncan and Colin), Gemini and Paul
CAINE
(Miles and Owen) and Milton
HOWE; and by his siblings: Eve and
George MARSHALL,
Shirley
WRIGHT and Tony
WHITE/WHYTE, Mary and Robert
THOMAS and Colin
WRIGHT and Lynn
FENNER.
Friends may call at
Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West (2 lights
west of Yonge Street), on Tuesday, March 4th from 6-9 p.m. Funeral
service Wednesday, March 5th at Grace Church-on-the-Hill at 2: 00 p.m.
The family would be grateful for donations in his memory to the
Huntington Society of Canada (www.huntingtonsociety.ca).
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THOMAS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-08 published
DURRANT,
Morgan
After a brief illness, on Tuesday March 4th, 2008 at the North
York General Hospital, in his 87 year. Beloved husband of Aline
for over 33 years. Loving father of Bruce and his wife Susan
and Richard and his wife Anita. Cherished grandfather of Graham,
Nancy, Mandy, and Traci. Survived by his dear sister Jean
THOMAS
and brothers Frederick and James. Morgan will be missed and lovingly
remembered by his nieces, nephews extended family and Friends.
Friends may visit at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street,
at Goulding, south of Steeles), from 10 a.m. until time of service
at 11 o'clock. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
Condolences www.rskane.ca R.S. Kane 416-221-1159
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THOMAS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-22 published
CLEMENT-
BOWDEN,
Françoise (formerly
HOWARD)
Peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Providence Manor, Kingston.
Amazing mother to Ninon
LOUISE
(Hughes) and Andrea-Marie (Howard,)
beloved grandmother of Terry Howard
THOMAS,
Trevor and Gregory
HUGHES, great-grand'maman to Seth, Doron and Little Michael.
Loving sister to Bernadette (Boivin) and Rev. Donald
CLEMENT.
Predeceased by her husbands, Sylva
HOWARD and Ronald
BOWDEN.
With the mind of a scholar and the heart of an artist, Françoise
touched many lives - as a teacher at Fisher Park High School,
Ottawa University, McArthur College of Education in Kingston
and in her retirement, the National Gallery School Program,"
Looking at Pictures". Performing Arts critic, poet and author
of educational texts, she published her first novel, "Trois fois
passera", at the age of 85. Elegant, classy and generous, she
will be remembered by her colleagues, students, Friends and family.
The Visitation will be held at Providence Manor, 275 Sydenham
Street, Kingston, on Monday March 24 from 9: 30 a.m. until the
Mass of Christian Burial in Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Providence
Manor at 10: 30 a.m. Cremation will follow, with a memorial mass
and interment in Ottawa at a later date. For those wishing, memorial
donations to PCC Providence Manor Site, Alzheimers Society
or the National Gallery of Canada (School Programs) would be
appreciated. In the care of Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes,
Township Chapel 613-546-5150. You are invited to sign the Book
of Condolence at www.gftompkins-township.com
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MONKMAN,
Harry
Holmes
(February 19, 1912-March 18, 2008)
With family at his side. Retired educator, Toronto Board of Education
(1932-1977.) Husband of the late Nellie
POLLARD.
Companion of
the late Yvonne
BRAND.
Loved companion of Marlies
EHLING. son
of Thomas MONKMAN and Jane
ROLINSON of Yorkshire, England (both
deceased). Brother of Anne, Jessie, Stanley and Edward (all deceased).
Father of Neila (Lem) and Lance (m. Lynn). Grandfather ("Gumpa")
of Kim, Paul, Carl and Shannon. Great-grandfather ("G.G.") of
Kirk, Kyle, Dana and Owen. Harry was an inspiring and irrepressible
rascal who astonished us all with his passionate love of life.
Immense thanks to the palliative care team at Penetanguishene
General Hospital, and
to Doctor Richard
THOMAS.
Although
Harry had
donated his body for research at the University of Toronto, they
have gratefully declined. After cremation, a private celebration
of life.
Lo! Some we loved, the loveliest and the best
That Time and Fate of all their Vintage prest,
Have drunk their Cup a Round or two before,
And one by one crept silently to Rest.
- Omar Khayyám
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ROOK,
Garnet
Isabel (née
FLEMING/FLEMMING)
Died peacefully in her 95th year on March 20th, 2008 at the Toronto
East General Hospital following a short illness which she bore
with her customary humour and remarkable strength. Predeceased
by her beloved husband Frank, of 53 years, Garnet was the cherished
mother and dear friend of Marilyn (Nic
HARVEY) of Victoria, British
Columbia, John (Beverley) of Toronto, Jim (Ginny) of French River,
Frances STEVENSON
(John,) of Barrie, and Carol
THOMAS (Stephen,)
of Aurora. Garnet was the proud and greatly loved grandmother
of Heather
ANDREW
(Will,) and Ian
MacTAVISH, Katie,
Matthew and
Jennifer ROOK,
Jeff
(Sally) and Sam
ROOK, Andrew, Amy and Erin
THOMAS, and great-grandmother of Megan and Emily
ROOK and Liam
ANDREW.
Garnet is also lovingly remembered by her sister Eleanor
BIRK.
The family would like to express special thanks to Marilyn
WHARTON and the nursing staff of J-5 at the Toronto East General
Hospital for their exemplary and compassionate care. Friends
may call at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Pkwy. S.
(at the corner of Yonge St. and Industrial Pkwy. S.), Aurora,
on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Funeral service
will be held in the Chapel on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m.
If desired donations may be made to Canadian National Institute
for the Blind National Office, 1929 Bayview Ave., Toronto, Ontario
M4G 3E8 www.cnib.ca or Toronto East General Hospital Foundation,
Room 1-126 (for J-5), 825 Coxwell Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4C 3E7,
www.tegh.on.ca.
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McKEE,
Phrona
Jane
After a long and contented life, Phrona passed away peacefully
on March 24, 2008. She was the loving wife of the late R. John
McKEE (McKee and McKee Insurance Brokers,) the dedicated and caring
mother of David (Heather) and Jane, the devoted grandmother of
Rachel and Rebecca. Loving sister of Pearl
CONNOR and the late
Alven FERGUSON and Nell
DAWSON. A wonderful friend and mentor
to Colette
THOMAS. A private family service has been held. In
lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Saint Peter's
Anglican Church, c/o P.O. Box 83, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0.
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WATERS,
Gary
Ross
(August 26, 1939 to April 2, 2008)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary
Ross WATERS. He was diagnosed with cancer in October 2004 and
with a positive attitude, fought the good fight. He died at home
in the care of his family and a wonderful nursing staff. Gary
was the cherished husband of Suzanne, the loving father of Ellen
and her husband Adrian
LEE. He is survived by his mother, Nora
O'REGAN, his sister Gayle
RAE and her husband Jim, his dear friend
and brother-in-law, John and his wife June and his brother-in-law
Peter MANN. He was loved by his nephews and nieces; Greg and
(Diana) RAE,
Melanie and (Adrian)
ROBINSON, Jennifer and (Rob)
SCHROEDER,
Alison and Steve
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Christine and (Christopher)
ROPP,
Carrie and (Brian)
THOMAS, John and Jill
MANN. He also
greatly enjoyed his many great-nieces and -nephews. Gary and
his family deeply appreciated the care and support given him
by his dear Friends Doctor Charles and Mary
DUNCAN.
Born in Willowdale,
Ontario, Gary came to St. Catharines at the age of 21 to manage
a menswear business at the Pen Centre. He found he had a passion
for the business and ran Gary Waters Ltd., for 45 years. His
Friends and customers alike supported him as he built the store
from 3200 sq. feet to 6500 sq. feet, modeling and remodeling
as styles and tastes changed over the years. Gary was driven
to accomplish and he enjoyed his relationships with his customers
and his suppliers. He retired at the age of 65, and he and his
wife Suzanne renewed their love of travel. Gary served on the
board of the Pen Centre, was invited to be come a member of the
American Men's Retail Association, acted as chairman of the Show
Advisory Board for Fashion North, and was the president of Gary
Waters Ltd. In 1990, Gary was nominated one of the top ten Canadian
Men's Retailers of the Year by his peers. Following Gary's wishes
cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family
on Friday April 4, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the James L. Pedlar
Funeral Home, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill. A celebration of
Gary's life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday
April 5, 2008 at 11: 30 a.m. followed by the uniting of his Friends
and family for a further celebration following the service. In
lieu of flowers, donations to Gillian's Place (formerly known
as Women's Place) P.O. Box 1387, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7J8.
Online condolences may be forwarded through www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca
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THOMAS,
Richard▼
Burton▲▼
(February 19, 1943-April 2, 2008)
Predeceased by his beloved wife of 34 years, Sharon. Loved and
loving father of Chris, Meagan and Hilary
THOMAS; father-in-law
of Angel RICCIO, Ian
MOULDEY and Bert
CROSSIN; Papa Richard of
Shea THOMAS; brother of Barbara and Bastiaan
VAN
GENT, and Alyson
THOMAS; brother-in-law of Jackie and Jack
NODWELL,
Ruth and David
McINTOSH, and Bill and Karen
JAMES-
ABRA; and companion of Lydia
LI.
Richard will be greatly missed by his family, Friends and
colleagues. We are all so lucky to have had him in our lives.
Richard began his successful law career with Robarts Betts McLennan
and Flynn in London, Ontario, followed by eleven years with the
Federal Department of Justice, Tax Litigation group, in Toronto.
Since 1981, he has been a tax partner at McMillan Binch Mendelsohn.
Richard was gregarious, generous, witty, loyal and fair. He was
resolutely uncomplaining in the face of almost everything except
bad weather that kept him off the golf course. Friends are invited
to the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. West, Toronto
(2 stoplights west of Yonge Street), on Monday, April 7 from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Remembrance Service will be held on Tuesday,
April 8 at 11 a.m. at Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale
Road, Toronto (north of St. Clair Avenue West, east of Spadina
Road). In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations
to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer Society
of Toronto, an organization that Richard and Sharon supported.
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PARKINSON,
Frances
Audrey (née
GRAHAM)
Passed away peacefully at Providence Healthcare, on Thursday,
April 10th, 2008, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late
Don PARKINSON.
Loving mother of Graham (Janet,) Dick (MaryAnne)
and the late Jill
THOMAS.
Much loved grandmother of Kim
MORRISON
(Kenn), Michael
THOMAS (Erin), Sarah
PARKINSON, Craig
PARKINSON
(Danelle,) Catherine
PIEKARZ
(Jason,)
Laura
YATES (Jeremy) and
Sandra PARKINSON.
Proud great-grandmother of Corey, Aaron and
Katie MORRISON, Audrey
THOMAS, Jacqueline
YATES and Blake
PARKINSON.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Colin
GRAHAM
(Sherrill,)
Bryan
GRAHAM
(Mary) and Bea
MOONEY. Fondly remembered by her nieces
and nephews. A special thank-you to the caregivers of Mount Sinai
Hospital and Providence Healthcare. The family will receive Friends
at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview
Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. on Monday,
April 14th. A private family service will be held on Tuesday.
If desired, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded
through www.humphreymiles.com.
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THOMAS,
Mary▲▼
Georgina (née DE
WYNTER)
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McGUIGAN,
Frank
J.
Suddenly in Florida on Monday, April 7, 2008, Frank
McGUIGAN
of Burlington in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Monica
McGUIGAN.
Loved father of Frank
McGUIGAN of Montreal, Lucyanne
DILKES of
Ottawa, and stepfather of Valerie
GRAY/GREY
(Don
OBERMEYER,) Anita
RITCHIE
(Jim,)
Peter
GRAY/GREY (Terri) all of Cambridge. Cherished
grandfather of Fred
DILKES and of many step grandchildren. Dear
brother of Rita
WIGGLESWORTH of Little Britain and Joan
THOMAS
of Toronto. Predeceased by his brothers James and Robert and
sister Ronnie. Frank is also lovingly remembered by his many
nieces, nephews and their families. Frank retired from the Supreme
Court of Canada where he worked as a court reporter. Visitation
at Smith's Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north
of Queen Elizabeth Way) Burlington (905-632-3333) on Wednesday
7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers at 7: 30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be
Celebrated at St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church, 4072 New Street,
Burlington on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m. Interment
Burlington Memorial Gardens. If desired, expressions of sympathy
to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be sincerely
appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com
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THOMAS,
Edna
Marie▲
Peacefully at The Village of Winston Park in Kitchener on Tuesday,
April 15, 2008 in her 94th year. Edna, beloved wife of the late
Ronald. Loving mother of Barry, Alan and Leslie and their families.
Grandmother to seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home -
A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue
East), from 11-1 p.m. with the service to follow in the chapel
on Saturday, April 19th. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations
in Edna's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences
and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com
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THOMAS,
Richard▲
Burton▲
It is with great sadness that McMillan Binch Mendelsohn LLP
announces the passing on April 2, 2008 of our colleague Richard
Burton THOMAS
Rick shared his wisdom, deep insight and easy-going humour with
us for 27 years as a senior partner in our tax group. He was
a trusted mentor and a good friend and he will be missed by us
all.
McMillan Binch Mendelsohn
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THOMAS,
Leslie
Roderick
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and love on April 23rd,
2008 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Devoted Husband
of the late Joyce
THOMAS for 57 years. Loving father of Sue,
Jill and Ruth, respected father-in- law of David and Claude.
Cherished Taid of Rachel, Tom, Matthew, Amy and David. Survived
by his younger brother Richard
THOMAS of Bridgend, South Wales,
United Kingdom.
In keeping with Leslie's wishes, a private family service will
be held. In Leslie's memory donations can be made to the to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to Ward Funeral Home "Oakville Chapel" (905) 844-3221.
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COLES,
Frederic
Charles
(February 16, 1944-May 1, 2008)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our
father, mentor, friend, son and brother, Frederic Charles
COLES,
on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the age of 64 years after a courageous
battle with cancer. Fred spent 36 years as a Petroleum Engineer
in the Calgary Oil and Gas Industry significantly contributing
to the development of GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. and
to the growth of several Junior Oil and Gas Corporations, Trusts,
and Capital Corporations through his contributions as a member
of their Boards of Directors. Fred has touched many individuals
through his endless ability to give of himself, a trait that
will be sorely missed by so many. Besides his friend Joyce McKinney,
Fred is survived by children, Warren (Nicole
LIBOIRON-
COLES)
and Karin (Stephen
KELBA;) his grandchildren, Richard
KELBA,
Alexander KELBA,
Jackson
COLES and Rhianna
KELBA. Fred is also
survived by his mother Marjorie, brother Ron, sister Shirley
PENNER and former wife
Sharon
THOMAS. In 1974, Fred was predeceased
by his father, Charles Louis
COLES.
Over the past eleven years
Fred worked tirelessly as the chair and cochair of the Tom Baker
Cancer Centre Annual Charity Golf Classic and he would like to
thank all of the dedicated staff and doctors at the Tom Baker
Cancer Centre for their commitment and devotion. Fred also made
significant efforts towards the Save The Family Foundation of
Arizona over the past five years. The family would also like
to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Tom Baker Cancer
Centre for their care and compassion over the past eleven years.
A Celebration of Fred's Life will be held in the Chapel of Mountain
View Funeral Home on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. In lieu
of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in Fred's name directly
to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary,
Alberta, T2N 4N2). Arrangements entr usted to Mountain View Funeral
Home And Cemetery 17 Avenue S.E. at, Garden Road (1.5 km east
of 84th Street S.E.), Telephone (403) 272-5555.
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THOMAS,
Ian
Munro
Passed away peacefully on Thursday May 29, 2008 at Sunnybrook
Health Sciences Centre at age 77, after a courageous 20 year
battle with cancer. Ian, beloved husband of Carol for 4 years.
A loving husband of the late Patricia for 36 years. Wonderful
Dad of Brad, Sandra and Cathy (Jon). Proud Grandpa/Poppa of Matthew,
Jessica, Desta, Alyssa and Blake. Ian will be sadly missed by
his extended McLaughlin family. Ian will be fondly remembered
by all of his family and Friends. Friends and family will be
received at the McDougall and Brown Funeral Home (Scarborough Chapel),
2900 Kingston Road (1 block east of St. Clair Ave. E.) on Saturday
May 31, 2008 from 3: 00 p.m. until the time of service in our
Chapel at 4: 00 p.m. Reception to follow. Cremation has taken
place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sunnybrook Hospital
(Odette Centre for Cancer Research) would be appreciated by the
family.
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GILMOUR,
Barbara
Frances
(CHOATE)
Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2008 in her 90th year.
Beloved wife of the late Douglas for over 64 years. Loving mother
of Susan NORWOOD (Jim), Ian
GILMOUR (Brenda
DARLING), and Sheila
THOMAS
(Bill.▲)
Grandmother to Kenneth
NORWOOD (Kathy,) Alexa
GILMOUR, Ramona
GILMOUR-
DARLING (Sandy
THORBURN), Rob
NORWOOD
(Lindsay,) Neil
THOMAS
(Sonja
COSENTINO,) Janet
THOMAS and Kevin
THOMAS.
Great-grandmother of Bailey
PROCTOR, and Blair and Samantha
NORWOOD.
Loving sister of the late Grover
CHOATE and aunt of
Kay and of her late beloved twin sister, Elizabeth Francis and
aunt of Bob, John and Jane. Loving sister-in-law of Margaret
McKILLICAN and aunt of Cathy and Jeannie. Heartfelt thanks to
the caring staff of Sunrise of Mississauga. Barbara will be remembered
for her warm, gracious and caring love. A Memorial Celebration
of Barbara's Life will be held at Kingsway Lambton United Church,
85 The Kingsway, on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
or the Alzheimer's Society or to a charity of your choice.
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BARNES,
Phyllis
Ivy
Joyful spirit, United Church minister, environmental and social-justice
activist, feminist, poet. Born December 15, 1925, in Arkona,
Ontario Died February 20, 2008, in London, Ontario, of natural
causes, aged 82.
By Hilary THOMAS,
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Phyllis BARNES was born to a farm family, the second of four
children.
As a young woman, she spread her wings and experienced work,
education, travel and living in different places. But the farm
and her family remained her rock. She was pulled between the
city and country for their different gifts, but happily she never
had to choose one over the other.
Phyllis began her working life in the army at 18. She was a social
worker for many years. At 52, she returned to school to become
a United Church minister. Her farm background suited her for
the rural charge near London, Ontario, where she served as pastor
for nine years.
As a single woman, Phyllis had sacrificed material security to
study at university. Although somewhat strapped for cash in retirement,
she never regretted her decision. "I wouldn't have missed it
for the world," she said. She had heard the call, and it was
"Feed my sheep."
Cooking and the breaking of bread brought her into a greater
intimacy with others. She loved to have people over for lunch
or supper, recruiting the guest to chop vegetables and help with
the dishes while chatting about the subjects nearest to her heart
- the environment, social justice and her exploration of feminist
spirituality. Even late in her life, when she could hardly move
because of the pain in her hips, she would invite people to lunch.
Phyllis loved gardening, and although later on she didn't have
her own plot, she was rarely without a garden somewhere to work.
The family home in Arkona had a huge garden where she planted
vegetables, but she visited too infrequently to keep giant weeds
at bay. Nonetheless, at harvest time she would fill her car trunk
with vegetables to share with her Friends in the city.
After her retirement from the ministry, Phyllis continued to
expand her own spiritual life through the exploration of dream
work, drumming and poetry. It was hard for her to settle down
to focus on writing poems because she was always so busy. But
thanks to her Friends' encouragement, she published a chapbook
called Come Dance With Me that beautifully reflected her joyful
essence.
In her later years, Phyllis was challenged by serious health
issues that finally slowed her down. One of her saddest days
was when she had to give up her car. Her wings had been clipped,
and she needed family and Friends to take her out and come to
see her.
With her health declining, she moved from her apartment into
a nursing home. But she bore all her trials with grace, trusting
that God and life would not let her down.
Hilary THOMAS is Phyllis's friend.
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THOMAS,
Daphne
Of Barbados
Peacefully in her sleep on July 4, 2008 in her 93rd year. Beloved
wife of the late Henry
THOMAS; much loved mother of Christine
SHAW (Steve), Jennifer
HALFORD (Tom) and Richard
THOMAS (Dorothy)
and Grannie T to James and Marielle
SHAW,
Richard and Jillian
SHAW, Anne Marie and Robert
MacPHERSON, and David
SHAW, Andrew,
James and Carrie
HALFORD; and great-grandmother to Emma and Isla
SHAW, and Lauren and Gavin
MacPHERSON. A memorial service will
be held at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, First Avenue, Riverdale
on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 2: 30 p.m.
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GUSCOTT,
Frank
Howard
(November 24, 1920-July 4, 2008)
Quietly at Gibson Long Term Care, North York in his 88th year.
Predeceased by his parents Frank and Daisy
GUSCOTT.
Survived
by his cousins, Margaret
GUSCOTT of North York, John (Heather)
GUSCOTT of Pickering; Patricia (Russell)
TIFFIN of Oakville
Eric (Mavis)
BONHAM of Burlington, Graycie
CAMERON and Daisy
THOMAS of Florida. Mr.
GUSCOTT served in the Canadian Naval Services
during World War 2. He was with the assessment office for the
City of North York. A private family service was held. Interment
Prospect Cemetery.
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