WINSLET o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-17 published
WINSLET, Dudley Rowland Molineux
(August 16, 1926-June 13, 2008)
Dudley WINSLET passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2008 at the Newport Harbour Care Center in Calgary. Dudley was 81 years of age and in those years raised a family, made a huge number of Friends, contributed to society in many ways and travelled widely. Dudley was born in Rhaniket, India in 1926 during the time his father, William WINSLET was serving in the British Army. After William's stint in India, the family moved back to England where Dudley was raised. Dudley finished his schooling in Hornchurch, Essex and as a teenager met Jean whom he dated and later married. In 1944, Dudley, anxious to join the war effort and serve his country joined the Royal Air Force. It was his training with the air force that took him to Canada for the first time. He trained as a navigator in Manitoba and British Columbia and was then assigned in Burma in the final days of World War 2. After two years there, he returned to England where he served in the Royal Air Force Transport Command. In 1948, Dudley left the Royal Air Force and attended Westminster College in London to train as a school teacher. He had many stories of handling class rooms full of unruly school boys. In 1951, he married Jean and after deciding that teaching was not for him as a lifelong profession, he returned to university in London and earned a degree in geology from Birkbeck College. Throughout his college years he was active in track and field as well as rugby. In 1956, Dudley, Jean and their newly born son, Mark, immigrated to Canada, where he began a career with Texaco that would span 35 years. Dudley spent the early years sitting on wells in Northern Canada while Jean tended the home in Calgary and Edmonton. A second child, Laura, was born in 1961. Subsequent assignments with Texaco took Dudley and family to Ontario, New York, London, and eventually back to Calgary. Dudley maintained his interest in the air force throughout his life and he continued to contribute in this regard through the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve, the air cadets and most recently the Calgary Aircrew Association. Dudley loved the oil business, embraced life in Canada and loved to travel. Dudley had many many Friends spread throughout the world. Laura and Mark always teased that their parents had a more active social life then they did and even this was well into Dudley and Jean's retirement years. Dudley had a love of music and literature, science and history, as well as many sports. In his later years he developed a passion for golf. He could chat to anyone on any subject. He liked to talk and was an expert at making speeches on any occasion. Dudley lost his beloved Jean in 2005 to cancer and soon became ill himself with lung disease but he continued to partake in his interests and spend time with family and Friends. He never lost his keen interest in other people's lives. He was a voracious reader to the end. He always maintained his sense of humour and complained little unless pasta was served by some unknowing cook. He also did like to complain on occasion about certain politicians. Dudley is survived by his son, Mark of Houston, his daughter, Laura KROWCHUK and son-in-law Paul and two grand-daughters, Melissa and Zoe, all of Calgary. He is also survived by cousin Eileen MOLINEUX of Guernsey, niece, Jane NASH and brother-in-law, David NASH as well as great nieces and nephew Cecily, Loie, Jerome, all of England, and by so many Friends, all of whom will miss Dudley immensely. He was the best of husbands, fathers and Friends. We are glad that Dudley and Jean are now reunited. Thank you from the family to Doctor Van Olm, his physician who became a friend at the end, the kind and caring staff at Newport Harbour, especially the lovely Angie and the excellent doctors and nurses in Emergency and on Unit 54 at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. Dad was very appreciative of the care he received towards the end. If Friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Lung Association at P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6K2, Canada. Phone: 780-488-6819, E-mail: info@ca.ab.lung.ca or to the Salvation Army, 420 - 9 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 0R9 Telephone: (403) 410-1111, www.salvationarmy.org. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Dudley's Life will be held at Calgary Crematorium Chapel, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m.. A reception will be held after the service. Heritage Funeral Services 'Calgary Crematorium Chapel' Telephone: 299-0111

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WINSOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-26 published
PATRICK, Roderick John " Rod"
Peacefully left us on Saturday, January 19, 2008. Loving and loved husband of Geraldine. Dear and devoted son of the late James and Agnes PATRICK. Predeceased by brothers William, Alexander, James and sister Elizabeth. Survived by sister-in-law Mabel PATRICK (Stouffville) and many nieces and nephews. Longtime member of Islington Golf Club. Special thanks to Doctor Barbara VARTY, friend and family physician and assistant Julie HOLLAND. Also the many Friends and business colleagues who were so kind with visits and offers of assistance. Thank you to Princess Margaret Hospital and Saint Michael's Palliative Unit for their care and compassion and Rev. Dr. David WINSOR. Cremation. Service was held at Riverside Cemetery Chapel. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, (416) 767-3153.
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WINSOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-20 published
WINSOR, Harry C.
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Harry C. WINSOR on February 17 2008, at age 90. Harry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sylvia; his three children Rod (Julie THORBURN,) Terry (Megan CLIFFORD) and Barbara (Reno PICCINI;) and his seven grandchildren Stephen, Robyn, Christopher, David, Sarah, Emily and Alexander.
Harry was born in Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland, son of the Rev. John and Elizabeth WINSOR. In 1944 he was appointed secretary to the fishery products committee of the Combined Food Board (established by the Allied powers to allocate food supplies during World War 2). After the War he remained in Washington, with the International Emergency Food Council and the fisheries division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. He moved to Rome when the permanent Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters was established there in 1951. It was there that he met and married Sylvia. In 1953 he returned to Newfoundland as a member of the newly-established Newfoundland Fisheries Development Authority and served as a member of the South Coast Commission. In 1964 he rejoined Food and Agriculture Organization in the Caribbean. He returned to Rome in 1968 as Food and Agriculture Organization Director of Operations for Fisheries. He was regarded by Friends and colleagues around the world as thoughtful, considerate and loyal. He was a principled man of great integrity and generosity, a gentleman to the end who always put others before himself.pHe cared deeply about his family and was an inspiration and guide to all of them. In his later years, his grandchildren were the focal point of his life. They shared wonderful times with him, particularly during the summers in Haliburton.
The family would like to thank the staff at Briton House for their care. Funeral services will be held at the Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W. on Wednesday February 20 at 1: 00 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.

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WINSOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-12 published
Former cabinet minister left the world a little greener
By Hugh WINSOR, Page A8
A squad of volunteers will fan out around Ottawa today delivering oak saplings to Friends and admirers of Carletto (Charles) CACCIA, one of the most compelling and persistent politicians to have landed on Parliament Hill in many decades.
Indeed, former prime minister Jean Chrétien told an eclectic group of politicians, former politicians, environmental advocates, and others who gathered on the weekend to pay tribute to Mr. CACCIA, who died just over a week ago, that Mr. CACCIA had more influence on his government than most of his cabinet ministers.
The sapling delivery is symbolic, and like the man it commemorates, extremely practical. Mr. CACCIA knew that oaks take 100 years to reach maturity, Mr. Chrétien said, "so Charles was always planning into the future."
On the practical side, Mr. CACCIA's annual order of hundreds of oak saplings had already arrived when he was felled by a stroke while working on his silviculture project in the Gatineau Hills. What better way to deal with the cache than to have the mini-legacy planted around the country by Friends and colleagues?
The news stories and obituaries after his death captured the broad strokes of the CACCIA career.
He was born in Milan, immigrated to Canada after the Second World War, began his political career as a Toronto alderman and was elected as the first Italian-born member of Parliament in Parliament in Pierre Trudeau's 1968 sweep.
He was appointed to the Trudeau cabinet, eventually became dean of the Commons as the longest-serving member of Parliament, including an extended and fruitful stint as chairman of the Commons environment and sustainable development committee.
But obituaries didn't fully reflect his profound impact as a catalyst for the broader environmental movement, in Canada and internationally. Nor did they capture the essence of his personality or explain how he engendered fierce loyalty from people who worked with and for him (even though many would admit his energy and persistence could also try their patience). He was the only cabinet minister in Ottawa to refuse a government car and chauffeur, for instance, preferring to walk to work.
He was one of the earliest advocates for sustainable development, and a prophet about the "ecological footprint" of economic development, concepts that are now in the mainstream. Internationally, he was one of the early negotiators of the United Nations Climate Convention and Kyoto Protocol, a member of the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome, and an advocate for the World Commission on Environment and Development that became known as the Bruntland commission.
Jim MacNeill, a friend and another environmental pioneer, read a letter of condolence to the CACCIA family from Green Cross International, a Geneva based non-governmental organization concerned about nuclear waste and other toxic contaminants. It was a personal message from Green Cross president Mikhail Gorbachev and indicates how wide the CACCIA net was cast.
The memorial gathering was a cross-section of an earlier era, a time when there was more respect between political opponents, and for civil society represented by non-governmental organizations and advocacy groups. Not present at the gathering, for instance, was any representative of former Liberal leader Paul Martin's team, which in 2004 had blocked Mr. CACCIA's renomination in Davenport, a riding he had represented in Parliament for 36 years, to make way for one of their own.
Mr. Chrétien admitted privately that he had always felt badly he didn't put Mr. CACCIA into his cabinet. His explanation: When first elected prime minister in 1993, he had been ridiculed as "yesterday's man," so he had to go with younger ministers.
But Mr. Cacccia never held it against him, they remained Friends and he always valued Mr. CACCIA's advice, he added. An example of the CACCIA influence Mr. Chrétien talked about at the memorial service, was how as chairman of the environment committee, Mr. CACCIA stick-handled amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act into law over the resistance of his own party's cabinet.
When he had to vacate his Parliament Hill offices in 2004, the Sierra Club offered him a place to put his many boxes of papers and documents.
As Elizabeth May, then president of the Sierra Club and now the Green Party Leader, told the story, "Charles came with his boxes."
One day when the organization was hosting an international delegation, Mr. CACCIA was helping Sierra staff stuff envelopes with promotional material. One of the visitors noted that it said a lot about how egalitarian a country Canada is, when a former minister of the Crown would be stuffing envelopes.
"I don't know what it says about Canada," she added, "but it says an awful lot about Charles."

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WINSOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-09 published
Motorists' flash of anger ignites a fatal confrontation
By Sarah BOESVELD, Page A1
It was all over in a minute.
In a crash that police say was fuelled by a split-second fit of road rage, a man was killed yesterday when he was ejected from his black sport utility vehicle after a dramatic showdown with another driver in the eastbound lanes of a busy Ontario highway.
The early-morning crash caused five hours of traffic headaches for thousands of commuters heading eastbound on Highway 401 outside the town of Milton, just west of Toronto, and shined a spotlight on the dangers of driving while raging.
By late yesterday, police had arrested a man and charged him with criminal negligence causing death, dangerous driving and failure to remain and assist at the scene of a collision.
Reached last night, the mother of the arrested man said she knew police were looking for her son when she heard about the crash through the news media.
"Right away, I knew who it was. The time, the place, the colour of the car and the make of the car," she said. Her other son was also in the car. Both men were heading to work in Mississauga at the time of the crash.
"It's like a nightmare," their mother said. "I can't believe it, I can't believe it."
From eyewitness reports, police gave a detailed account of events leading up to the crash.
A 55-year-old man was heading to work from his Milton home. He was driving north on James Snow Parkway when, at 5: 16 a.m., a maroon Pontiac Grand Prix pulled up beside him.
While police don't know what precipitated it, they allege the two drivers began a duel of sorts, jockeying to be the first on the Highway 401 ramp ahead. They accelerated "at a high rate of speed" toward the on-ramp, said Staff Sergeant Dennis MAHONEY- BRUER of the Ontario Provincial Police Port Credit division.
The man driving the sport utility vehicle managed to surge ahead and merge into the centre lane, but the Pontiac driver wasn't conceding defeat: He accelerated and cut in front of the sport utility vehicle, then slammed on the brakes - a classic road-rage manoeuvre, police say.
To avoid rear-ending the Pontiac, the sport utility vehicle driver swerved to the left and lost control, smashing into the cement median and rolling at least three times, police said. The sport utility vehicle bounced about 300 metres until it landed upright. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the vehicle; he landed about four metres away, police said.
The time was 5: 17 a.m.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released his name at the request of the family. [He was later identified as Tony GRECO.]
Although police do not often write "road rage" into their collision reports, Kenford Nedd, a stress specialist based at the Western Medical Centre in Vancouver, said most crashes can be directly linked to stress. He also sees an increasing number of patients admitting to their road rage.
When a driver's blood boils after being cut off on the road, a muscle stimulation prompts the hypothalamus to secrete cortisol, a hormone offering a natural high, Doctor Nedd said.
"When the impulses go to the hypothalamus, you can get a sense of euphoria, a sense that you're not responsible, you can almost do anything, there's a lack of control," he said.
But regaining control can take "just nanoseconds," he added. It can be as easy as taking a deep breath. "We need to learn to respond to situations rather than to react like we're wind-up toys ready to be released when any twig falls."
In the Highway 401 case, Staff Sgt. MAHONEY- BRUER said old-fashioned common courtesy could have prevented the crash.
"It's hard to be angry at somebody that waves a hand and says sorry, but when you get two hotheads together, that really precipitates the problem," he said. He said the crash is also an example that the public isn't getting the message about the life-saving benefit of wearing a seatbelt.
Wayne WINSOR, 39, of Milton, turned himself in to the local collision reporting centre at 2: 40 p.m. yesterday. Ontario Provincial Police officers picked him up and brought him to their Port Credit detachment for questioning.
He is scheduled to appear in court this morning.

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WINSTOCK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-07 published
JACOBSON, Lillian
In her 99th year on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Lillian JACOBSON, beloved wife of the late Joseph (Bunny) JACOBSON. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Roger FRANKLIN. Dear sister of the late Sybil GOLDSTEIN, Ann WINSTOCK, and Arthur and Harold FINESTEIN. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 2: 30 p.m. Interment Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation, 416-480-4483.

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WINTER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-06-23 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Isabel▼ Mary▼ (née WINTER)
Peacefully at home on Saturday June 21, 2008 in her 75th year, of Collingwood, formerly of Duncan. Beloved wife of the late Murray THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Loving▼ mother of Shelley (Ron) GIBBONS of Ravenna, Ron▼ of Red Deer, Alberta, Barb (Dave) BLAIR of Brampton and Debbie (Kacey) LEGGE. Lovingly▼ remembered by brothers Ken (Marion) WINTERS and Jack (Margaret) WINTERS of Singhampton, and sister Evelyn PORTEOUS (late Ross) of North Bay. Predeceased by parents Percy and Velma WINTERS and sister Lillian (Francis) EDWARDS. Dear▼ sister-in-law of Lois (late Goldie) PATTISON of Owen Sound, Bessie (Marshall) SAUNDERS of Meaford, Joan (late Gary) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Markdale, and Ken (Anne) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Guelph. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, their families, and special friend to many. Based on Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Tuesday, June 24th from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Service to follow on Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, the Royal Victoria Hospital Oncology, Cancer Care Clinic in Barrie or to the Charity of your Choice would be gratefully appreciated.

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WINTER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-22 published
ONDERWATER, Paulus▼ Leonardus▼
Suddenly in the Dominican Republic, Sunday March 2, 2008, while on vacation, Paulus Leonardus ONDERWATER of London in his 82nd year. Survived by loving companion and best friend Carolyn BROWN (SODERMAN.) Paul▼ was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth▼ ONDERWATER (SCHWANZ) 2001. Dearly loved father of Annette DAEMEN (Harry,▼) Paul, Michele HEISLER (William), Tom (Jennifer), Jeff (Nancy). Loving and proud Opa of Rachel (Jeff), Andrea, Robert (Amanda), Adrian, Stephanie, Vanessa (Bill), Dominic, Marc, Matthew, Kris, Jordan and Melissa. Great-grandchildren Robbie, Daemen, Avery and Theresa. Lovingly remembered by step-grandchildren Bill (Angie), Bob and Nick. Born in Leidschendam, Holland, August 16, 1926 he was predeceased by his parents Margretha DE WINTER and Cornelius ONDERWATER brothers and sisters Piet, Jan, Marie, Leen, Riek, Jo, Leny, Nelly. Survived by brother Cor (Nel) and extended families mostly in Holland. Also loved by stepchildren Judy KERR (Randy,▼) Pauline SCHWANZ and extended families. Paul worked at Victoria Hospital, South Street Campus for almost 40 years, retiring as Charge Hand Painter in Engineering Services. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Church, the Dutch Canadian Club, the Boys and Girls Club of London and The Kiwanis Club as well as other local volunteer groups. Paul enjoyed life with a passion for family, travel, music and dancing and there were always Opa's rules. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James Street at Richmond, where the funeral service will be held Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Peters Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and for those wishing to make a donation in his memory, please consider The Boys and Girls Club of London or the Kiwanis Club of Thames Valley Fanshawe.

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WINTER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-26 published
ONDERWATER, Paulus▲ Leonardus▲
Suddenly in the Dominican Republic, Sunday March 2, 2008, while on vacation, Paulus Leonardus ONDERWATER of London in his 82nd year. Survived by loving companion and best friend Carolyn BROWN (SODERMAN.) Paul▲ was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth▲ ONDERWATER (SCHWANZ) 2001. Dearly loved father of Annette DAEMEN (Harry,▲) Paul, Michele HEISLER (William), Tom (Jennifer), Jeff (Nancy). Loving and proud Opa of Rachel (Jeff), Andrea, Robert (Amanda), Adrian, Stephanie, Vanessa (Bill), Dominic, Marc, Matthew, Kris, Jordan and Melissa. Great-Grandchildren Robbie, Daemen, Avery and Theresa. Lovingly remembered by step-grandchildren Bill (Angie), Bob and Nick. Born in Leidschendam, Holland, August 16, 1926 he was predeceased by his parents Margretha DE WINTER and Cornelius ONDERWATER brothers and sisters Piet, Jan, Marie, Leen, Riek, Jo, Leny, Nelly. Survived by brother Cor (Nel) and extended families mostly in Holland. Also loved by stepchildren Judy KERR (Randy,▲) Pauline SCHWANZ and extended families. Paul worked at Victoria Hospital, South Street Campus for almost 40 years, retiring as Charge Hand Painter in Engineering Services. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Church, the Dutch Canadian Club, the Boys and Girls Club of London and The Kiwanis Club as well as other local volunteer groups. Paul enjoyed life with a passion for family, travel, music and dancing and there were always Opa's rules. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James Street at Richmond, where the funeral service will be held Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Peters Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and for those wishing to make a donation in his memory, please consider The Boys and Girls Club of London or the Kiwanis Club of Thames Valley Fanshawe.

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WINTER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-24 published
WINTER, Wendy Irene
Suddenly, at her residence, on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, Wendy Irene WINTER in her 58th year. Beloved daughter of the late Anna Jean (CAMERON) (1998) and Robert (1999) WINTER. Dear sister of Linda Jean (Kaltenback) WATSON, Aunt of Karrie Lyn (Ralph CITRO) and great-aunt of Sydney Marie and Karlee Michelle CITRO. Sister-in-law of Donald WATSON. Also survived by her aunt Mary DAVIDSON and several cousins. Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Rd. (1 block east of Egerton), on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the Evans Chapel on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Paul BROWNING officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Wendy.

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WINTER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-17 published
HOPF, Helen M. (STANLEY)
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, May 15, 2008, Helen M. (STANLEY) HOPF of London in her 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Gordon C. HOPF. Dear mother of Brenda SMALLMAN and David TEITLER of London, Roger HOPF and Connie SEYMOUR, Steven HOPF and his wife Colleen and son-in-law Allan EAGLESON all of London. Loved grandmother of Rebecca, Thomas, Bradley, Jennifer, Kathleen and Natalie. Dear sister of Shirley ZIMMER of Stratford, Harvey STANLEY and Ilene of Sault Ste. Marie, Ronald STANLEY and his wife Judy of Walkerton and Bevon STANLEY and his wife Joanne of Brampton. Predeceased by her daughter Barbara EAGLESON, sisters Sheila SPRUCE and Violet WINTER and her brother Clifford. The family will receive Friends two hours prior to a funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1 or to The Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3Z6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

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WINTER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-29 published
ANDERSON, Evelyn Pearl (née WINTER)
Of Dover Centre passed away peacefully at Riverview Gardens in Chatham on Friday, June 27, 2008 in her 96th year. Loving wife of the late William James ANDERSON (1998.) Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Roy and Betty ANDERSON, Doctor Ralph and Barbara ANDERSON, Ron and Joy ANDERSON and Lee and Lynn HARRIS. Dear grandmother of Randy, Barb, Rick, Brenda, David and Marcy, Carolyn, Loree and John, Noelle and Jeff, Shannon and Corrie, Lindsay and Rob, Tanya and Dave, Courtney and Jason, Lauren and Cale and great-grandmother of Crystal and Adam, Stacy and Tyler, Chantel and Matt, Amanda, Braden, Ashlyn, Anna Joy, Tyrus, Shanessa, Blayne, Kennedy, Burke, Celeste, Keira, Gavin, Dexter and Rennick. Daughter of the late Roy and Pearl WINTER. Sister and sister-in-law of Marion and Bill CHINNICK, Joe and Mabel ANDERSON, Hannah and Sid SIDELL, Nellie and Charles BROOKSBANK, Jennie and Bert WOODROW, Agnus and Clyoe WOODROW, Ken and Alma ANDERSON and Don and Jean ANDERSON. Friends may call at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 30 at 11 a.m. The interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - M.R.I. Campaign, Dover Congregational Church or the charity of your choice may be left at the funeral home. 519.627.3231. E-mail condolences may be sent to eanderson@cavanaghfuneralhome.ca

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WINTER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-05 published
BROMBERG, Betty (née WAGNER)
Peacefully, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia on Friday, July 4, 2008. Betty BROMBERG (née WAGNER,) 83 years, of Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late Ralph (1987), and special companion of the late George HANDS (2003.) Dear mother of Colleen and Tom WINTER of Petrolia, the late Gary BROMBERG (2005) and the late Guy BROMBERG (1991.) Loving grandmother of Cory and Nicole BROMBERG, Chris and Ray QUIRION, Jeffrey BROMBERG, Tammy and Angus McAUSLAN, Cory WINTER, Terri and Shea VACHON, Jacqueline and Tyler WELSH. Dear great-grandmother of Joshua and Kathryn BROMBERG, Cali and Chase QUIRION, Michael ROCHON, Shannon and Aidan McAUSLAN and Benen VACHON and great great-grandmother of Owen WILLIAMS. Betty is survived by her siblings Marjorie HUFF of Sarnia, Geraldine and Carl RITCHIE of Petrolia, Inez and Betty WAGNER of Wyoming and Florence and Andy AIKEN of Petrolia, and sisters-in-law Lisa WAGNER of Montreal and Mary WAGNER of Wyoming. She is predeceased by her brothers Herbie (1991), Lloyd (2002) and Clair (2002). Visitors will be received on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Robert M. GIBSON officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation. Betty's family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to the caring staff at Meadowview Villa. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.needhamjay.com.

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WINTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-12 published
JOHNSTON, The Rev. John Alexander, M.A., Th.M., Ph.D.
Beloved husband of Heather Erika; dear brother of Mary, Waterloo, Ontario. Loving father of Andrew (Beatrice) Ottawa, Ontario Ian (Kelly) Bedford, Nova Scotia; Mary (Ian WINTER) Ottawa, Ontario devoted grandfather of Gabrielle (18), Emmanuelle (16), Michel (13), Samantha (10), Stephanie (8), Micah (10), Mateas (8) and Malachi (5). As a result of major injuries sustained in an automobile accident, died in Hamilton on January 10th in his eightieth year. Founding minister of St. Giles Presbyterian Church Prince George, British Columbia, St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church Ottawa, Ontario, and Lagos Presbyterian Church, Nigeria. For twenty-seven years minister of historic MacNab Street Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, and latterly interim minister of Alberton Presbyterian Church. Curator, National Presbyterian Museum Toronto, and long time convenor of the General Assembly's Committee on History and Archives. Former president of the Ecumenical Study Commission on Education in Ontario; Hamilton Public School Board Trustee; Mayor's Race Relations Committee; Hamilton Historical Board; past Grand Chaplain Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, GRC and Royal Scottish Rite 33'; past chaplain of Rameses Shrine Temple Toronto. In celebration of his life and ministry, gifts may be forwarded to support the Leprosy Mission (100 Mural Street Suite 100, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1J3) or the National Presbyterian Museum (50 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1J7). A memorial service will be held in MacNab Street Presbyterian Church, 116 MacNab St. S., Hamilton on Saturday January 19th at 2pm.

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WINTERBURN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-11 published
BURK/BURKE, Vincent▼ Patrick▼
Peacefully, and in the arms of Angels, Vincent Patrick BURK/BURKE, in his 85th year, made his final journey home to God on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Surrounded at his residence by his loving family, Vince bravely ended his battle with cancer with both dignity and grace. Beloved husband of Eleanor, the love of his life. Their mutual love, devotion and support guided them through their 59 years of marriage. Devoted and loving father of Therese, Chris (Elly), Kathy, Eileen, Michael, Kevin and Dan (Ingrid). Adoring grandfather to Jessica (Ryan), Jaclyn, Shane, Dylan, Danny, Jessica, Joy, Joshua, Jacob and Johanna. Proud great-grandfather to Delaney and Thomas. Also survived by his sister-in-law Irene BURK/BURKE and his many, many nieces and nephews. As a proud member of the Royal Canadian Navy, and after a 35 year sales career with Nacan Canada, Vince will be remembered as an extremely generous and compassionate man whose most important priority in life was his family. He always had a song in his heart, a quick wit and a laugh that was contagious. Thanks to Doctor Dana WINTERBURN and the Byron Family Medical Clinic, the London Regional Cancer Program, Community Care▼ Access▼ Centre▼ of London and Doctor Maria BOLDT for their kind care and support. Our family wishes to personally thank Dad's nurses Maureen DOUGAN and Kelly STOCKS for their incredible compassion and kindness throughout Vince's journey. Visitation will be held at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. A celebration of Vince's life will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on Monday July 14th, 2008 at 11 a.m. Internment to follow the service at Saint Peter's Cemetery, London. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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WINTERBURN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-12 published
BURK/BURKE, Vincent▲ Patrick▲
Peacefully, and in the arms of Angels, Vincent Patrick BURK/BURKE, in his 85th year, made his final journey home to God on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Surrounded at his residence by his loving family, Vince bravely ended his battle with cancer with both dignity and grace. Beloved husband of Eleanor, the love of his life. Their mutual love, devotion and support guided them through their 59 years of marriage. Devoted and loving father of Therese, Chris (Elly), Kathy, Eileen, Michael, Kevin and Dan (Ingrid). Adoring grandfather to Jessica (Ryan), Jaclyn, Shane, Dylan, Danny, Jessica, Joy, Joshua, Jacob and Johanna. Proud great-grandfather to Delaney and Thomas. Also survived by his sister-in-law Irene BURK/BURKE and his many, many nieces and nephews. As a proud member of the Royal Canadian Navy, and after a 35 year sales career with Nacan Canada, Vince will be remembered as an extremely generous and compassionate man whose most important priority in life was his family. He always had a song in his heart, a quick wit and a laugh that was contagious. Thanks to Doctor Dana WINTERBURN and the Byron Family Medical Clinic, the London Regional Cancer Program, Community Care▲ Access▲ Centre▲ of London and Doctor Maria BOLDT for their kind care and support. Our family wishes to personally thank Dad's nurses Maureen DOUGAN and Kelly STOCKS for their incredible compassion and kindness throughout Vince's journey. Visitation will be held at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. A celebration of Vince's life will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on Monday July 14th, 2008 at 11 a.m. Internment to follow the service at Saint Peter's Cemetery, London. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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WINTERMEYER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-06 published
WILEY, James Joseph, M.D., F.R.C.S.C.
Suddenly at his home on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the age of 78. Loving husband of Therese (née WINTERMEYER.) Beloved father of James, Martha, Francis (Julie,) John (Francine COUTURE,) Caroline (Stéphane CARON) and the late Maureen. Cherished grandpa to Julie and Patrick WILEY; Etienne and Marie-Frédérique CARON; and Grace and Sophie WILEY. Brother of Mary Ann "Nan" Gregg, Cathy Salm, and the late Frank "Bud" WILEY. son of the late Winnifred and Frank WILEY of Kitchener, Ontario. His was a life fully lived. He was always quick with an anecdote to fit any occasion and traveled to most social gatherings with a harmonica in his back pocket. His many talents included teaching, writing, story-telling and carving. Jim was a graduate of Saint Michael's College (U of T), 1950. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine (U of O) in 1955. For many years he practiced Orthopaedic Surgery at the Ottawa General Hospital and at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. He held the positions of Treasurer, Secretary and President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. He was most active in medical research and continuing education. He was dedicated to his teaching roles within the University of Ottawa as Professor of Surgery (Orthopaedics), past Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education and Co-ordinator of Medical Faculty Alumni. He will be sadly missed by his many worldwide Orthopaedic colleagues. A mass in celebration of Jim's life will be held at Saint Peter's Parish Roman Catholic Church, 1640 Heatherington Road, Ottawa on Saturday, March 8th at 11: 00. Respecting his wishes, there will be no visitation. Please join us for a reception of celebration at the Ottawa Hunt Club following the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcomed to either the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation or the Innovative Community Support Services, 4723 Birchgrove Rd., Cumberland, Ontario, K4B 1R3. Condolences to www.mem.com.

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WINTERS o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-06-25 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Isabel▲▼ Mary▲▼ (née WINTERS)
Peacefully at home on Saturday June 21, 2008 in her 75th year, of Collingwood, formerly of Duncan. Beloved wife of the late Murray THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Loving▲▼ mother of Shelley (Ron) GIBBONS of Ravenna, Ron▲▼ of Red Deer, Alberta, Barb (Dave) BLAIR of Brampton and Debbie (Kacey) LEGGE. Lovingly▲▼ remembered by brothers Ken (Manon) WINTERS and Jack (Margaret) WINTERS of Singhampton, and sister Evelyn PORTEOUS (late Ross) of North Bay. Predeceased by parents Percy and Velma WINTERS and sister Lillian (Francis) EDWARDS. Dear▲▼ sister-in-law of Lois (late Goldie) PATTISON of Owen Sound, Bessie (Marshall) SAUNDERS of Meaford, Joan (late Gary) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Markdale, and Ken (Anne) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Guelph. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, their families, and special friend to many. Based on Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place. The family received Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Tuesday, June 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service to follow on Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, the Royal Victoria Hospital Oncology, Cancer Care Clinic in Barrie or to the Charity of your Choice would be gratefully appreciated.
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WINTERS o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-06-25 published
WINTERS, Percy and Velma
In memory of Percy, December 24, 1989 and Velma, June 26, 2006.
Sunshine fades and shadows fall
But sweet remembrance outlasts them all.
- Ken, Evelyn, Isabel, Jack and families.
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WINTERS o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-07-16 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Isabel▲▼ Mary▲▼ (née WINTERS)
Isabel, who passed away June 21, 2008, was born on April 2, 1934 to Percy and Velma WINTERS of the Gravel Road in Osprey Township. She attended Tryon College in her early years and graduated from Flesherton High School at age 16. On June 18, 1955 she married Murray THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, son of Ernie and Minnie THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Duncan, and in 1967 they moved to the THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON Family Farm with their four children, where they resided for many years.
Murray predeceased her in 1987. In 1999 she left the farm and eventually settled in Collingwood where she was proud to be a volunteer at the Collingwood Hospital for the past five years.
Her many interests included Friends, family, church socials, sports, music, mini-trips, card games, and especially her grandchildren Ryan GIBBONS and Kristen LEGGE.
In addition to her grandchildren, Isabel is survived by her children Shelley (Ron) GIBBONS of Ravenna, Ron of Red Deer Alberta, Barb (Dave) BLAIR of Brampton, and Debbie (Kacey) LEGGE of Feversham. She is also survived by her sister Evelyn (late Ross) PORTEOUS of North Bay, her brothers Ken (Marion) WINTERS and Jack (Margaret) WINTERS of Singhampton and was predeceased by her sister Lilllan (late Francis) EDWARDS. In addition she is survived by her in-laws Lois (late Goldie) PATTERSON of Owen Sound, Bessie (Marshall) SAUNDERS of Meaford, Joan (late Gary) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Markdale and Ken (Anne) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Guelph, along with her many nieces, nephews and their extended families.
She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered, by her many Friends and family.
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WINTERS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-03 published
HASKINS, Shirley (née WILLIAMS)
Of Lion's head passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Allan HASKINS (2002.) Cherished mother of Ken HASKINS and his wife Beth of Owen Sound and Helen WESTOVER of Lion's Head. Special grandmother of Greg HASKINS and his wife Lindsay of Owen Sound, Tina MANLEY and her husband Richard of Chatsworth, Jennifer WINTERS and her husband Jeff of Ferndale, Ray WESTOVER and his wife Bev of Chesley and Tim WESTOVER and his wife Amy of Owen Sound. She will also be sadly missed by 11 great-grandchildren, her brother Tim WILLIAMS and his wife Helen of Belleville, sisters-in-law Edith GREIG and her husband Wally of Barrie and Jean TACKABERRY of Lion's head and brothers-in-law Bruce HASKINS and his wife Norma of Owen Sound and Ron HASKINS and his wife Olean of West Vancouver, British Columbia. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Effie (HAWKE) and Charles WILLIAMS, sister Hilda GRAHAM and son-in-law Rocky WESTOVER. Family and Friends are invited to share their memories at the Davidson Chapel, 71 Main Street, Lion's head on Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Shirley's life will be held at the Chapel on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Eastnor Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the George Funeral Home, Wiarton. Donations made to the Golden Dawn Nursing Home, Lion's head Hospital or the charity closest to your heart would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com

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WINTERS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-06-23 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Isabel▲ Mary▲ (née WINTER)
Peacefully at home on Saturday June 21, 2008 in her 75th year, of Collingwood, formerly of Duncan. Beloved wife of the late Murray THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Loving▲ mother of Shelley (Ron) GIBBONS of Ravenna, Ron▲ of Red Deer, Alberta, Barb (Dave) BLAIR of Brampton and Debbie (Kacey) LEGGE. Lovingly▲ remembered by brothers Ken (Marion) WINTERS and Jack (Margaret) WINTERS of Singhampton, and sister Evelyn PORTEOUS (late Ross) of North Bay. Predeceased by parents Percy and Velma WINTERS and sister Lillian (Francis) EDWARDS. Dear▲ sister-in-law of Lois (late Goldie) PATTISON of Owen Sound, Bessie (Marshall) SAUNDERS of Meaford, Joan (late Gary) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Markdale, and Ken (Anne) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Guelph. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, their families, and special friend to many. Based on Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Tuesday, June 24th from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Service to follow on Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, the Royal Victoria Hospital Oncology, Cancer Care Clinic in Barrie or to the Charity of your Choice would be gratefully appreciated.

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WINTERS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-26 published
REELEDER, Kandy
Loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Kandy REELEDER, 44 years, of Petrolia passed away at Bluewater Health on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Loving mother of Holly WINTERS of London, Misty WINTERS of Edmonton, and Roc Jon (R.J.) WINTERS of Edmonton. Life partner of Nicholas WILLIAMS of Sarnia. Will be sadly missed by her parents Lorne and Wanda REELEDER of Roseneath, her sisters Belynda YOUNG of Petrolia, Tracy and Don EDGAR of Petrolia, and Misty REELEDER and Mike WILSON of Roseneath, and her brother Shane REELEDER of Hamilton. She will also be missed by several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Visitors will be received on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donation may be made by cheque to the Council of Elizabeth Fry Societies of Ontario. Memories and condolences may be left on-line at www.needhamjay.com.

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WINTERS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-13 published
'The Sibelius of Latvia' made his mark in Canada as a composer and teacher
He fled his homeland at the end of the Second World War and settled in Toronto in 1951 to produce a steady stream of symphonies, concertos, cantatas and chamber music
By Ken WINTERS, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S9
Talivaldis KENINS was a major musical figure in the latter half of the 20th century, both retroactively in his native Latvia and pro-actively in Canada.
He arrived in Canada in 1951 to serve as organist and choirmaster of the Latvian congregation of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Toronto, and stayed on to carve out a career as a teacher, conductor, performer and composer. A professor emeritus of the Toronto's faculty of music, he was celebrated for his chamber music as well as for composing symphonies, concertos, cantatas and for the organ.
Prof. KENINS was born into a cultivated Latvian family. His mother was a writer, while his father was a lawyer, diplomat, politician and nationalist who would later die in a Soviet gulag.
Young Tali, as he was called, began playing the piano when he was 5, but as he said, "music was never forced on me because I was not expected to be a musician." Instead, everyone anticipated he would become a diplomat. With that career in mind, he was sent to the Lycée de Grenoble, in France, where he graduated in 1939. He returned home to Riga, where he turned instead to music and took up studies at the Latvian State Conservatory. He was compelled to leave Latvia when the Soviet Union occupied Latvia at the end of the Second World War.
He returned to France, where he won a scholarship to the Conservatoire de Paris. In 1950, his Cello Sonata, which he composed for his graduation, had its premiere at the Salle Gaveau concert hall in Paris by French cellist Maurice Gendron.
After graduating, he had some difficulty making a living. By that time, he had fallen in love with Valda DREIMANIS, a young countrywoman he had met in Paris. They married and were soon expecting their first child. He was playing the piano in bars to keep bread on the table when a letter arrived from Canada offering a job as organist and choirmaster at the St. Andrew's Latvian Lutheran Church on Jarvis Street in Toronto.
The KENINS soon set sail for Canada. They arrived in Halifax in November, 1951, and took the train to snow-covered Toronto to begin their new life.
The salary at St. Andrew's was nominal, and to supplement it Prof. KENINS took a job delivering refrigerators and stoves for Simpson's, the department store. Desperate, he asked for a meeting with Arnold WALTER, the director of the newly established faculty of music at the University of Toronto. Celebrated Canadian tenor Edward JOHNSON, now chairman of the board of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, was also at the meeting. Both men agreed that he should join the faculty of music to teach composition, contrapuntal techniques and keyboard harmony at an annual salary of $2,000.
Thus began a teaching career that Prof. KENINS considered as important as his writing. Composer John BECKWITH became his closest colleague on the faculty. "He and I were appointed to the University of Toronto faculty of music in the same year, 1952," Prof. BECKWITH said. "I had just returned from studying in France. Tali had spent the immediate postwar years at the Conservatoire in Paris, in the same class as Pierre Boulez. He was the only colleague with whom I could enjoy habitually conversing in French."
Prof. KENINS, who became a Canadian citizen in 1956, went on to teach such pupils as pianists Arthur Ozolins and William Aide, musicologist Walter Kemp and composers Edward Laufer, Bruce Mather and Ben McPeek, plus a generation of younger composers.
He continued along his twin paths as teacher and composer with unflagging ebullience until 1984, when he retired as professor emeritus. His composing, however, continued apace.
Prof. BECKWITH, who retired from University of Toronto as professor emeritus six years later, said Prof. KENINS excelled as a pianist and improviser. "What Tali had was craft. He had it up to his eyebrows. He was at home in counterpoint and fugue. He had that fluency that all composers strive for but many find hard to achieve."
His compositions deserve to be better known, said Prof. BECKWITH. "In Latvia, despite his emigration, Tali became known as the country's national composer, like Neilsen in Denmark or Tubin in Estonia. He was also the Latvian Sibelius, with eight superb symphonies in his output. Symphonies, I might add, which Canada's major orchestras have ignored, a fact I find not surprising but absolutely appalling."
The Eighth Symphony, commissioned for the Latvian Song Festival in Toronto, had a major role for concert organ, to take advantage of the Gabriel Kney organ at Roy Thomson Hall, where the work was premiered in 1986.
Latvian-Canadian pianist Arthur Ozolins is a champion of Prof. KENINS's music. He plays all four piano sonatas, including the Schumann Paraphrase, and the concertos. He has recorded the First Sonata, and he gave the premiere of the Concerto for Piano with Strings and Percussion in 1991 at Roy Thomson Hall. Mr. Ozolins hears the influence of French composer Olivier Messaien in these works, but points out Prof. KENINS's highly personal use of the octatonic scale (alternating semi-tones and tones) and his fondness for discords of the seventh and the minor second.
Mr. Ozolins was a pupil and protégé of Prof. KENINS since his arrival in Canada in 1958. "He treated me almost as a son. He loved to spend his summers in a cottage in Wiarton, on Georgian Bay, where he did most of his composing. His wife was not much interested in music, but she was a superb cook… and she babied KENINS. I spent a summer with them and it was an idyllic time. I remember his younger son, Andy, who then was about 15, copying his dad's manuscripts in the most beautiful, meticulous hand in India ink."
The elder son, the cellist George KENINS, also remembers an earlier summer, when he was in his mid-teens, sight-reading with his father the Beethoven cello sonatas. "We would also do solfège to Bach fugues. So when I got to the University of Toronto, I was ready. He was a teacher to me, but I was seldom aware of it. His aim was to make his pupils think in music for themselves."
He said his father always composed to order. "He agreed with Hindemith, who said, 'The muse has learned to be prompt.' He also didn't like revising things. He would rather write a new piece. He wasn't attracted by the wave of minimalism which swept up composers of the time. He said, 'I am not a minimalist; I am a maximalist.' "
Prof. KENINS also liked to say he was not an innovator, but a follower. "But as a follower, I try to put in as much as I can of my own mind, my spirit and my message… But I can tell you I learned a very great deal indeed from my teachers… I also always followed the advice of Jean Cocteau, who said 'The great masters are inimitable; therefore, imitate them.' My model was Maurice Ravel. His aim was, in the minimum of time, to say important things."
For all that, Prof. KENINS said that in writing symphonies, he chose to take new paths in different directions. "The Third was a stepping stone, when I realized I was able to express my priorities in music and drama in a symphonic language," he said. "In the Fourth, I set out to find whether the latest devices, or catalogues of devices, would fit my musical thinking.
"They have said in France and Canada, and now in Latvia, that KENINS has lots of craft. I hope that, besides the craft, there is some talent and some music, too."
Prof. KENINS received Latvia's highest honour, the Order of the Three Stars.
In 1994, he finished what he vowed was his last large work, the Nonet, subtitled L'Ultima Sinfonia. He had spent eight years on it and declared that it included all he knew and had to say. "You know, Copland said, 'To write one minute of music is nothing, but to write two minutes is already more complicated.' Here, I have written a 40-minute work, and that was extremely complicated and very exhausting. So this will be the last."
Four years later, however, he was inspired to write his Viola Concerto. Commissioned by the great violist Rivka Golani, at her request, it was premiered by her in 2000. The work really was his last.
He was, according to Latvian composer Peteris Plakidis, a witty writer of music. "His music is full of self-irony, just like the man. He said, 'I don't like my own compositions very much, but I like terribly to compose them.' "
Talivaldis KENINS was born in Liepaja, Latvia, on April 23, 1919. He died of pneumonia in Toronto on January 21, 2008. He was 88. He was predeceased by his wife, Valda, in 2006. He is survived by his sons George and Andy and his grandchildren Aleks, Amanda, Laura, Christie and Daina.

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WINTERTON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-13 published
WINTERTON, Keith▼ G.▼
In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was taken from us on May 15, 2007. We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our heart. Love your wife Doreen and family.

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WINTERTON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-15 published
WINTERTON, Keith▲ G.▲
In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was taken from us on May 15, 2007. We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our heart. Love your wife Doreen and family.

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WINTLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-14 published
WINTLE, A. John
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Sunday, April 13, 2008, A. John WINTLE, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Mississauga, age 89. Beloved husband of C. Marie (LYNCH) WINTLE. Loved father and father-in-law of Kathryn and Tom DINELEY of Mississauga and the late James Robert WINTLE (1979.) Loving grandfather of Sam DINELEY and Lee DINELEY of Mississauga. Remembered by his sister-in-law Jeanette PEPPER of Calgary, niece Denise WALL and her husband Dave of Gloucester, England. Predeceased by his sister Daphne WOODMAN and her husband Alfred. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 2 p.m. Father Peter KELLER officiating. Interment later, Saint_Joseph's Cemetery, Streetsville. John served as an Officer with the Royal Air Force 1939 to 1946 and was a member of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors 1963 to 1984. If desired, memorial donations to the Salvation Army, Cancer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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WINTON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-03-03 published
KNOWLES, Shirley Ann
Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Friday February 29, 2008. Shirley Ann KNOWLES of Southampton in her 76th year. Daughter of the late Albert and Gladys KNOWLES. Special friend of Jean INNES and of Jean's niece, Jeane INNES both of Southampton. Cherished sister of Eileen WINTON of Unionville. Also survived by her aunt Isabel HOWKE of Southampton, by her sisters-in-law, Helen KNOWLES of Toronto, Lois KNOWLES of Ajax and by her brother-in-law John McPHIE of Ajax. Proud and loving aunt of her many nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by her cousins Lorna BROWN, Arlene Knowles LETHEREN, Trudy HOWKE and Jane and Roy OLDFIELD. Fondly remembered by her former students and by her Friends of the Toronto and Southampton communities and of the Southampton United Church. Predeceased by her brothers, Bert, Roy, Wilfred, William, Warren, Bruce, Carl, by her sisters, Jean McPHIE and Velma HALNAN and by her beloved friend Mabel BEAVAN. Visitation from the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton, on Tuesday March 4, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Time to Celebrate the Life of Shirley Ann KNOWLES will be conducted at the Southampton United Church, Southampton on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Reverend Keith REYNOLDS will officiate. Cremation. Interment of Ashes Pine Hills Cemetery Toronto, at a later date. Expressions of Remembrance to the Southampton United Church or to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.eaglesonfuneralhome.com

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WINTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-01-28 published
WINTON, Donald Samuel
Passed away at Scarborough General Hospital on Saturday, January 26th, 2008. Loving husband of Marie for 53 years, beloved father of Jonathan (Joann), Donna GAFFOOR (Ray) and Tom. Loved grandpa of Troy and Tasha, and grandpa Don to Amanda and Alex. Survived by his sisters Roberta McGILL (Don) and Betty WEIR, both of Windsor, Ontario, and sister-in-law Rose LIGHTOWLER. Family and Friends will be received at the "Scarborough Chapel" of McDougall and Brown, 2900 Kingston Rd. on Tuesday, January 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, January 30th at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to the Easter Seal Society would be appreciated.

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