ALTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-29 published
WEINSTEIN,
Percy
In a room filled with love, and his family close by, Percy passed
away quietly and peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2008. Beloved
husband of Myrna for 51 wonderful years. Adored father and father-in-law
of Karen WEINSTEIN and Jason
HANSON, and Deedee
WEINSTEIN.
Incredibly
loved grandfather of Alexander, Lily, Harry, Molly, Russell,
Riley, and Ian. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Seymour and
Risa WEINSTEIN,
Vera and the late Max
WEINSTEIN, Faigie and the
late Joe WEINSTEIN,
Beenie
ALTER, the late Tillie and Sam
BLOOM,
and Sonny and Rhoda
WEINSTEIN. At
Holy
Blossom
Temple, 1950 Bathurst
Street (south of Eglinton), for service on Wednesday, January 30th
at 12: 00 noon. Interment Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. In loving
memory of Percy, donations may be made to The Percy Weinstein
Research Fund c/o The Baycrest Centre Foundation 416-785-2875
or to The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation 416-946-6560.
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ALTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-25 published
FUTERMAN,
Edward Q.C.
On Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Edward
FUTERMAN beloved husband of Ella. Loving father and father-in-law
of Lisa FUTERMAN and Michael
NEUMAN, and Joy
FUTERMAN and Joel
LESSEM. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jack and Anne
FUTERMAN,
Harold FUTERMAN,
Murray and the late Shirley
ALTER. Devoted grandfather
of Sean, and Julia. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles
Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Monday,
February 25th at 11: 30 a.m. Interment Temple Sinai section of
Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the
Princess
Margaret
Hospital Foundation in Honour of Edward
FUTERMAN
on line at www.pmhf.ca or call 416-946-6560.
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ALTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-06 published
JOHNSON,
Rose
Peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at her home. Rose
JOHNSON,
Beloved wife of the late Sam
JOHNSON.
Loving mother and mother-in-law
of Alice and Syd
FELDMAN,
Marilyn and Bill
MANDEL, and Beverly
and Jerry COHEN. Dear sister of Evelyn
ROLIN, and Lou
GOLD.
Devoted
grandmother of Lorne and Debbie
FELDMAN,
Jill and Mark
GLAZER,
Robyn FELDMAN, Bradley
FELDMAN, Michele
MANDEL and Danny
STERN,
Lisa MANDEL and David
ALTER, Debra
MANDEL and Kevin
GREEN, Marc
MANDEL and Michal
HAREL, Jeffrey and Leanne
COHEN, Heather
COHEN,
and great-grandmother of Joshua, Alexis, Sara, Ariel, Noah, Ethan,
Aaron, Rachel, Shira, Jaimie, Tyler, Jordan, Jake, Elan, Yael,
Maya, Shayna, and Maya. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles
Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Thursday,
March 6, 2008 at 11: 30 a.m. Interment Shedlover Young Mens section
of Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park. Shiva 62 Baycrest Avenue daily
from 2: 00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Rose Johnson Memorial
Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto,
M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324, www.benjamins.ca
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ALTILIA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-14 published
ALTILIA,
James
Anthony "
Jack"
Peacefully, on Friday, July 11, 2008 at Sunnybrook Hospital in
his 89th year. Beloved husband of Nora for 57 years. Dear father
to Theresa
CHART (Mike), Greg (Torrianne), Elaina
ROMITA (Joe),
Steve, and Anita
BAILEY.
Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren
and 9 great-grandchildren. Survived by dear brothers Anthony
(Anne) and Joe (Ann) and many nieces and nephews. A visitation
will be held on Monday, July 14th from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Murray E.
Newbigging Funeral Home, 733 Mount Pleasant Road (south of Eglinton).
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Monica's R.C.
Church, 44 Broadway Avenue, on Tuesday at 11: 00 a.m. In lieu
of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Sunnybrook
Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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ALTMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-16 published
McNAUGHTON,
Robert
A.
At Seaforth Community Hospital on Monday, April 14, 2008, Robert
A. McNAUGHTON of Seaforth in his 63rd year. Loved husband of
Helen (LANDSBOROUGH)
McNAUGHTON.
Loving father of Dan (Angela)
of Hensall, Tim, Kelly (Jason)
WOLFE and Cody
McNAUGHTON and
Christina ALTMAN, all of Seaforth. Dear Poppa of Tyler, Josh
and Braeden; Ethan and Landyn; and Kylie and Brandon. Also remembered
by sister Dorothy
CORBETT and nephew Wayne (Elaine)
CORBETT all
of Hensall. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Mildred
McNAUGHTON
and brothers-in-law Ed
CORBETT and Don
LANDSBOROUGH.
Family will
receive Friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich
Street West, Seaforth on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and
on Friday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Northside
United Church, 54 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Saturday,
April 19 at 11: 00 a.m. Rev. John
GOULD will officiate. Interment
Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. Memorial donations to Northside
United Church, Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one's
choice appreciated. Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com
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ALTMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-19 published
ALTMAN,
Linda
On Monday, February 18, 2008 at Hill House Hospice. Linda
ALTMAN,
beloved wife of Ray. Loving mother of Gabrielle and Danielle.
Devoted daughter of Marilyn and David
RUBIN of Detroit. Beloved
Daughter-in-law of Dianne and Leon
ALTMAN. Dear sister and sister-in-law
of Judy and
Sy BERMAN, and Joel
RUBIN all of Michigan. At Benjamin's
Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west
of Dufferin), for service on Tuesday, February 19th at 2: 30 p.m.
Interment Community section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva
1 Glenis Gate in Richmond Hill. Donations may be made to The
Linda Altman Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst
Street, Toronto, Ontario M6J 2P1, 416-780-0324 or www.benjamins.ca.
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ALTON o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-03-26 published
ALTON,
Frederick▼ "
Fred▼"
George▼
Lifelong Markdale resident and respected community leader Frederick
(Fred) George
ALTON passed away on March 12, 2008 at the age
of 78. Visitation was held on March 14 at the May Funeral Home
in Markdale. Fred's humour and passion for life were celebrated
on Saturday, March 15 at Annesley United Church in Markdale.
Rev.
Mark
R.
WAUGH officiated the funeral service. He remembered
Fred as a loyal member of the congregation who had the ability
to spread laughter throughout the church. David
FRIES acted as
the Director of Music. Eulogies were given by Fred's daughter
Mary Anne, his grandchildren Jackie
BURNS, Gracie
ALTON, and
Sam McKEE, as well as his longtime friend and fellow Rotarian
Jerry BARTLEY.
Pallbearers were Stan
BAKER, Jerry
BARTLEY, Carl
BENNINGER, Oscar
BURNSIDE, Ernie
NICHOLLS and Don
PLETSCH as
well as honourary pallbearers Paul
HANERBACH,
Erling
PEDERSEN
and Lloyd SEWELL. Grandchildren Gracie
ALTON, Jackie
BURNS, Anthony
DURKACZ and Sam
McKEE acted as flower bearers. Interment followed
at Markdale Cemetery. Family and Friends shared their memories
of Fred and enjoyed refreshments served by the Annesley Women's
Ministry Network in the Annesley Fellowship Hall. Fred was the
longest-serving member of the Markdale Rotary Club (49 years)
and owned and operated Alton Pontiac Buick for 36 years before
retiring in 1998. Fred acted as volunteer firefighter and fire
chief for the Markdale Fire Department and attended every Markdale
Street Frolic since 1938. Fred was married to his beloved wife
Glenora McGEE for 55 years. He was the loving father of Mary
Anne ALTON and Andy
McKEE of Owen Sound, Glenn and Donna
ALTON
of Florida and Robert
ALTON of Owen Sound. He was a special grandfather
of Jackie BURNS and her husband Anthony
DURKACZ,
Sam
McKEE and
Gracie ALTON and great-grandfather of Nate
DURKACZ. He was predeceased
by parents Cecil
ALTON and Annie
STAPLES, brother Cecil (Sandy)
ALTON and sisters Florence
PORTER and Ruth
BURNSIDE.
Donations
were made to the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation and Annesley
United Church Memorial Fund.
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ALTON o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-03-26 published
ALTON,
Fred▲▼
The▼ family of the late Fred
ALTON wish to express their gratitude
and appreciation to our Friends, neighbours, and the community
for the many acts of kindness during our recent loss. Special
thanks to the Annesley Church family; Rev. Mark
WAUGH,
Director
of Music David
FRIES, and the Annesley Women's Ministry. Thank
you for the food, floral tributes, generous donations and expressions
of sympathy and support through many cards, phone calls and visits.
We are grateful for the excellent care that Fred received from
Dr. Harvey
WINFIELD, Care Partners and Centre Grey Health Care
Services staff. Thank you to Grant and Brigitte of May's Funeral
Home for their professional and personal guidance. Fred touched
many lives in many ways and will be forever missed by his family
and Friends.
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ALTON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-03-13 published
ALTON,
Frederick▲ "
Fred▲"
George▲
In his home town of Markdale, on Wednesday March 12, 2008, Frederick
George ALTON of Markdale in his 79th year. Beloved husband of
Glenora ALTON
(McGEE.)
Loving father of Mary Anne
ALTON and Andy
McKEE of Owen Sound, Glenn and Donna
ALTON of Florida and Robert
ALTON of Owen Sound. Special grandfather of Jackie
BURNS
(Anthony
DURKACZ,)
Sam
McKEE and Gracie
ALTON. Great-grandfather of Nate
DURKACZ.
Predeceased by parents Cecil
ALTON and Annie
STAPLES,
brother Cecil (Sandy)
ALTON and sisters Florence
PORTER and Ruth
BURNSIDE.
The family will receive Friends at the May Funeral
Home, Markdale on Friday March 14th from 2-4: 00 and 7-9:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at Annesley United Church, 82 Toronto
St. South, Markdale on Saturday March 15th at 11: 00 a.m. Interment
in Markdale Cemetery. In appreciation of the support received,
the family welcomes donations to the Centre Grey Health Services
Foundation or Annesley United Church Memorial Fund.
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ALTON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-23 published
ALTON,
Margaret
Jean
(RAE)
Peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Friday,
February 22, 2008, Margaret Jean
(RAE)
ALTON of Goderich in her
90th year. Beloved wife of Russell
ALTON.
Predeceased by 2 brothers
in infancy. Survived by several cousins. The family will receive
Friends at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at
East St. Goderich on Sunday afternoon 2-5 p.m. Funeral Service
will be held at North Street United Church, Goderich, on Monday
afternoon at 1: 00 o'clock. Interment Greenhill Cemetery. Donations
to North Street United Church, Canadian Diabetes Association
or the charity of your choice gratefully acknowledged. Friends
may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca.
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ALTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-10 published
ALTON,
The▲
Reverend
Bruce
Scott
Peacefully in the presence of family at Saint_Joseph's Health Centre
on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 72 years of age. Predeceased by
his beloved wife
Carol (née
MARSH.)
Loving father of Mary (and
spouse Michael), Mark (Karen), Greg (Katya), and Sharon (Jeff).
Cherished grandfather of Scott, Lee, Jesse, and Ariel. son of
the late George Wesley and Myrtle (née
SCOTT)
ALTON, half-brother
of the late George Jr., "Jay" and Gordon Walter
ALTON of Michigan.
Bruce completed studies at Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical
School (Sarnia), Huron College (University of Western Ontario),
McGill University, and Stanford University, and taught for many
years at Trinity College (University of Toronto). A specialist
in the philosophy of religion, Bruce was the author of numerous
scholarly articles, including his area of special interest, the
study of self deception. An ordained Anglican minister, Bruce
was active most recently through his long association with Saint_John's
West Toronto. He was active in Anglican and ecumenical affairs,
and for several years the host of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Television's Meeting Place. Raised an only child, Bruce grew
his own family and embraced numerous extended families, including
the Marsh family; his 'brother in arms', Don Ubell and family
his half-brothers, Jay and Gordon, and their families; and the
academic, professional, activist, and spiritual communities that
enriched his life. Bruce wrote his doctoral dissertation on the
universality of the Golden Rule, 'do unto others as you would
have them do unto you', and lived according to this rule and
his core belief: that God is Love. Friends may call at the Turner
and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east
of the Jane subway, on Friday from 6-9 p.m. A Memorial Service
will be held at Saint_John's Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave.,
on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 2 p.m. If desired, donations
to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated by the
family. Condolences may be sent by email to Bruce @gregalton.com.
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ALTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-07 published
TRIMBLE,
William▼
Burbage▼
Smyth▼
Educator, died at Sunrise of Aurora on Monday, June 2nd 2008.
Born in California, he grew up in Toronto, obtaining his education
at the University of Toronto, from which he held four degrees.
His education was interrupted by five years of service with the
R.C.N.V.R., most of which was spent on loan to the Royal Navy.
He served first in Combined Operations and was on the carrier
ship M.V. Ettrick when it was torpedoed on its return from the
North African landings. He went back to sea as a Fighter Direction
Officer, attached to the first squadron of night fighters ever
to operate from an aircraft carrier. He was awarded a Mention
in Despatches on one of several Murmansk convoys. He was discharged
in 1945 as a Lieutenant-Commander. Back in civilian life, he
saw himself first and foremost as a teacher. Along with any administrative
duties, he always insisted on remaining part time in the classroom.
He served as Vice- President of Ryerson, professor of education
at the University of Toronto, Vice-President of Humber College
and first Chairman of The Board of George Brown College. He and
his wife (Dorothy▼
ROBERTSON) spent three years in Lesotho, Africa
in the 1970s where he helped to implement a World Bank education
project and Dorothy was Field Supervisor for Oxfam and Save the
Children Fund. Bill had a gift for writing. His family treasure
his letters and stories, but many students will remember his
texts, Understanding the Canadian Economy and Basic Economics
for Lesotho. While accomplished in his profession, Bill's devotion
to family was a priority. A man ahead of his times, he was a
sensitive and caring husband and father, actively engaged in
the raising of his children. He leaves his wife of sixty-three
years, daughters Catherine
WOLFE,
Virginia▼
WALSH (Michael
WALSH)
and Margaret
NORRIE, son Alan
TRIMBLE
(Andrea▼
ROTH,) grandchildren
Martin WOLFE (Karen
HISLOP), Heather
WOLFE (Dean
RIMANDO), Thomas
WALSH, Alan
WALSH, Mira
TRIMBLE, Rebecca
ALTON (Eric
ALTON) and
Hannah NORRIE, step-grandchildren Joshua
McKAY and Oliver
McKAY
and great-grand_sons Henry and Alexander
WOLFE.
Bill▼ and his family
very much appreciated the compassion and support of Sunrise and
Community Care Access Centre caregivers who enabled Dorothy and
Bill to remain together during his last years. A memorial service
in celebration of Bill's life will be held at Friends (Quaker)
Meeting House, 17030 Yonge Street, west side of Yonge Street
just south of Eagle Street and North of Mulock Drive, Newmarket,
on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, 905-727-5421. If desired,
donations may be made to Canadian Friends Service Committee,
60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7.
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ALTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-11 published
TRIMBLE,
William▲▼
Burbage▲▼
Smyth▲▼
Educator, died at Sunrise of Aurora on Monday, June 2nd 2008.
Born in California, he grew up in Toronto, obtaining his education
at the University of Toronto, from which he held four degrees.
His education was interrupted by five years of service with the
R.C.N.V.R., most of which was spent on loan to the Royal Navy.
He served first in Combined Operations and was on the carrier
ship M.V. Ettrick when it was torpedoed on its return from the
North African landings. He went back to sea as a Fighter Direction
Officer, attached to the first squadron of night fighters ever
to operate from an aircraft carrier. He was awarded a Mention
in Despatches on one of several Murmansk convoys. He was discharged
in 1945 as a Lieutenant-Commander. Back in civilian life, he
saw himself first and foremost as a teacher. Along with any administrative
duties, he always insisted on remaining part time in the classroom.
He served as Vice- President of Ryerson, professor of education
at the University of Toronto, Vice-President of Humber College
and first Chairman of The Board of George Brown College. He and
his wife (Dorothy▲▼
ROBERTSON) spent three years in Lesotho, Africa
in the 1970s where he helped to implement a World Bank education
project and Dorothy was Field Supervisor for Oxfam and Save the
Children Fund. Bill had a gift for writing. His family treasure
his letters and stories, but many students will remember his
texts, Understanding the Canadian Economy and Basic Economics
for Lesotho. While accomplished in his profession, Bill's devotion
to family was a priority. A man ahead of his times, he was a
sensitive and caring husband and father, actively engaged in
the raising of his children. He leaves his wife of sixty-three
years, daughters Catherine
WOLFE,
Virginia▲▼
WALSH (Michael
WALSH)
and Margaret
NORRIE, son Alan
TRIMBLE
(Andrea▲▼
ROTH,) grandchildren
Martin WOLFE (Karen
HISLOP), Heather
WOLFE (Dean
RIMANDO), Thomas
WALSH, Alan
WALSH, Mira
TRIMBLE, Rebecca
ALTON (Eric
ALTON) and
Hannah NORRIE, step-grandchildren Joshua
McKAY and Oliver
McKAY
and great-grand_sons Henry and Alexander
WOLFE.
Bill▲▼ and his family
very much appreciated the compassion and support of Sunrise and
Community Care Access Centre caregivers who enabled Dorothy and
Bill to remain together during his last years. A memorial service
in celebration of Bill's life will be held at Friends (Quaker)
Meeting House, 17030 Yonge Street, west side of Yonge Street
just south of Eagle Street and North of Mulock Drive, Newmarket,
on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, 905-727-5421. If desired,
donations may be made to Canadian Friends Service Committee,
60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7.
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ALTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-14 published
TRIMBLE,
William▲▼
Burbage▲▼
Smyth▲▼
Educator, died at Sunrise of Aurora on Monday, June 2nd 2008.
Born in California, he grew up in Toronto, obtaining his education
at the University of Toronto, from which he held four degrees.
His education was interrupted by five years of service with the
R.C.N.V.R., most of which was spent on loan to the Royal Navy.
He served first in Combined Operations and was on the carrier
ship M.V. Ettrick when it was torpedoed on its return from the
North African landings. He went back to sea as a Fighter Direction
Officer, attached to the first squadron of night fighters ever
to operate from an aircraft carrier. He was awarded a Mention
in Despatches on one of several Murmansk convoys. He was discharged
in 1945 as a Lieutenant-Commander. Back in civilian life, he
saw himself first and foremost as a teacher. Along with any administrative
duties, he always insisted on remaining part time in the classroom.
He served as Vice- President of Ryerson, professor of education
at the University of Toronto, Vice-President of Humber College
and first Chairman of The Board of George Brown College. He and
his wife (Dorothy▲▼
ROBERTSON) spent three years in Lesotho, Africa
in the 1970s where he helped to implement a World Bank education
project and Dorothy was Field Supervisor for Oxfam and Save the
Children Fund. Bill had a gift for writing. His family treasure
his letters and stories, but many students will remember his
texts, Understanding the Canadian Economy and Basic Economics
for Lesotho. While accomplished in his profession, Bill's devotion
to family was a priority. A man ahead of his times, he was a
sensitive and caring husband and father, actively engaged in
the raising of his children. He leaves his wife of sixty-three
years, daughters Catherine
WOLFE,
Virginia▲▼
WALSH (Michael
WALSH)
and Margaret
NORRIE, son Alan
TRIMBLE
(Andrea▲▼
ROTH,) grandchildren
Martin WOLFE (Karen
HISLOP), Heather
WOLFE (Dean
RIMANDO), Thomas
WALSH, Alan
WALSH, Mira
TRIMBLE, Rebecca
ALTON (Eric
ALTON) and
Hannah NORRIE, step-grandchildren Joshua
McKAY and Oliver
McKAY
and great-grand_sons Henry and Alexander
WOLFE.
Bill▲▼ and his family
very much appreciated the compassion and support of Sunrise and
Community Care Access Centre caregivers who enabled Dorothy and
Bill to remain together during his last years. A memorial service
in celebration of Bill's life will be held at Friends (Quaker)
Meeting House, 17030 Yonge Street, west side of Yonge Street
just south of Eagle Street and North of Mulock Drive, Newmarket,
on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, 905-727-5421. If desired,
donations may be made to Canadian Friends Service Committee,
60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7.
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TRIMBLE,
William▲
Burbage▲
Smyth▲
Educator, died at Sunrise of Aurora on Monday, June 2nd 2008.
Born in California, he grew up in Toronto, obtaining his education
at the University of Toronto, from which he held four degrees.
His education was interrupted by five years of service with the
R.C.N.V.R., most of which was spent on loan to the Royal Navy.
He served first in Combined Operations and was on the carrier
ship M.V. Ettrick when it was torpedoed on its return from the
North African landings. He went back to sea as a Fighter Direction
Officer, attached to the first squadron of night fighters ever
to operate from an aircraft carrier. He was awarded a Mention
in Despatches on one of several Murmansk convoys. He was discharged
in 1945 as a Lieutenant-Commander. Back in civilian life, he
saw himself first and foremost as a teacher. Along with any administrative
duties, he always insisted on remaining part time in the classroom.
He served as Vice- President of Ryerson, professor of education
at the University of Toronto, Vice-President of Humber College
and first Chairman of The Board of George Brown College. He and
his wife (Dorothy▲
ROBERTSON) spent three years in Lesotho, Africa
in the 1970s where he helped to implement a World Bank education
project and Dorothy was Field Supervisor for Oxfam and Save the
Children Fund. Bill had a gift for writing. His family treasure
his letters and stories, but many students will remember his
texts, Understanding the Canadian Economy and Basic Economics
for Lesotho. While accomplished in his profession, Bill's devotion
to family was a priority. A man ahead of his times, he was a
sensitive and caring husband and father, actively engaged in
the raising of his children. He leaves his wife of sixty-three
years, daughters Catherine
WOLFE,
Virginia▲
WALSH (Michael
WALSH)
and Margaret
NORRIE, son Alan
TRIMBLE
(Andrea▲
ROTH,) grandchildren
Martin WOLFE (Karen
HISLOP), Heather
WOLFE (Dean
RIMANDO), Thomas
WALSH, Alan
WALSH, Mira
TRIMBLE, Rebecca
ALTON (Eric
ALTON) and
Hannah NORRIE, step-grandchildren Joshua
McKAY and Oliver
McKAY
and great-grand_sons Henry and Alexander
WOLFE.
Bill▲ and his family
very much appreciated the compassion and support of Sunrise and
Community Care Access Centre caregivers who enabled Dorothy and
Bill to remain together during his last years. A memorial service
in celebration of Bill's life will be held at Friends (Quaker)
Meeting House, 17030 Yonge Street, west side of Yonge Street
just south of Eagle Street and North of Mulock Drive, Newmarket,
on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, 905-727-5421. If desired,
donations may be made to Canadian Friends Service Committee,
60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7.
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