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CHRAPKO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-28 published
CHRAPKO, Victor
Brosseau, Alberta 1942-2008
Words cannot describe the agony with which we announce that our husband, father and mentor was killed on February 20, 2008, when a driver collided into the fuel tanks of Victor CHRAPKO's semi-trailer truck. Victor will forever be adored and greatly missed by his wife Elizabeth, son and daughter-in-law Evan and Irene; daughter Tonia; son and daughter-in-law Shane and Susanne; daughter Xina and grandchildren Elissa, Chad and Annika. He is survived by his sister Clara (Joe) and brothers Metro (Cecile), Ron (Elaine) and Ivan (Sandy) as well as nieces and nephews. Victor was pre-deceased by his parents, John Simion CHRAPKO and Eva CHRAPKO. Victor was an ethical farmer, visionary farm activist and world-class Change Agent. He was passionately committed to improving the world every single day, no matter what the beneficiary(ies)' race, creed or color. Victor was a model citizen during his lifetime of honest, hard work. His precious farm, in the family starting with Victor's father, just celebrated its 80th year of success through innovation and continual improvement. Even if you only met the man once, you know that Victor was unapologetically straight-shooting. Victor CHRAPKO was never intimidated by anyone (powerful or otherwise) a rare man, he consistently spoke out and took meaningful action against injustices (big and small). All of this came to Victor naturally by virtue of his uncompromising common sense and deeply-held morals. Victor CHRAPKO was a selfless community leader on the local, provincial and international stages. A vast array of civic organizations and charities in unrelated spheres all benefited from Victor's contributions, the following being only a partial list: - President of the Alberta Organic Producers' Association - Reeve of the County of Two Hills - Board of Directors member of The Alberta Pork Producers' Development Corporation - St. Paul Elks Lodge #45 - Trustee on the Board of The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - Board of Directors member of Fletchers' Corp. - Fund-raiser for S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance On a personal, non-organization basis, Victor 'fought the good fight' on numerous issues when others lacked the courage, strength or foresight. His successful battles included: helping build the region's first telephone service and the local rural electrification project, fighting off the building of a hazardous industrial waste facility, helping people in developing countries and, most recently, battling the advent of genetically engineered food. Victor was nominated to the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2007. Also in 2007, his winery -- the first and only organic fruit winery in Alberta, and still one of the very few in Canada won the AgChoices 2007 Best Practices Renewal Award, a joint federal and provincial initiative in Canada. See www.EnSanteWinery.com. Victor traveled all over the world, always with Elizabeth, to promote sustainable agriculture practices. In 1993, the whole family won the Alberta Farm Family Award. Victor CHRAPKO inspired many people; he deeply loved all of his family as much as he cherished Life itself; and as a consequence, he lived more vibrantly than most. Very few people escaped his good-natured teasing, his endless joking and his love of politics. Most importantly, Victor CHRAPKO left the world a far better place because of his time among us. Victor CHRAPKO's legacy will live on while those left behind contemplate the sudden void created by his absence. Victor set a very high bar for everyone, especially himself. And he definitely equipped all those who sought his advice about ways of getting along with others and getting ahead in the world on an honest and ethical basis. We pledge to honor him by continuing to conduct our lives in the same principled manner. Thank you Dad. A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held at the Two Hills Centennial Hall, Two Hills, Alberta on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. It will include a meal featuring Victor and Elizabeth's organic fruit wine. Everyone is most welcome to stay and enjoy the meal, after which Victor will go home to spend one last night at his farm. The next day at 12: 30, Sunday March 2, we will bury our husband, Tato, Dido, brother and friend at the Two Hills Community Cemetery in a hand-dug grave. He will be in a coffin hand-made by the Hutterites at Plain Lake colony using lumber made from spruce trees that lined the farmyard driveway leading to the CHRAPKO farm house. In lieu of flowers, donations to the 'Organic Agriculture Protection Fund' will be accepted to support the fight against genetically engineered foods. This request is made in acknowledgment of Victor's countless volunteer hours and tireless work as the President of the Alberta Organic Producers' Association. Please make cheques payable to the 'Organic Agriculture Protection Fund' and mail to: Organic Agriculture Protection Fund, c/o Yewchin's Funeral Chapel Ltd., Box 425, St. Paul, Alberta, Canada T0A 3A0 Yewchin's Funeral Chapel Ltd. St. Paul 1-780-645-5177

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CHRISJOHN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-04 published
CHRISJOHN, Maxine (formerly NICHOLAS, née DOCKSTADER)
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008, Maxine CHRISJOHN (née DOCKSTADER) of Oneida in her 74th year. Predeceased by first husband Richard NICHOLAS and second husband Mervin CHRISJOHN. Loving mother of Mason (Wendy) NICHOLAS of London. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Darren, Dallas and great-grandmother of Austin. Remembered fondly by sisters Anderine GANT, Joyce KECHEGO, Carol DOCKSTADER and brother Robert DOCKSTADER. Predeceased by sister Winnifred JACOBS. Will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and Friends. Special thank you to the 5th floor staff of Parkwood Hospital for their care. Friends may call at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home, Mount Brydges, on Thursday, June 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Friday commencing at 11 a.m. with cremation to follow.

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CHRIST o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-02-13 published
FOX--In loving memory of Joseph Irving Fox Junior "Sonny Boy." Waasaanese
Nbiish. October 1, 1969 - February 19, 2007
He fought so hard to stay with us
He knew we'd miss him so
But God knew he was hurting
And said, "It's time to go."
He suffered long without complaint
Oh yes, he paid his dues
He never once said "pity me"
Just smiled and saw it through.
His pain has stopped, the hurting done,
How we miss his dear sweet face.
God took his hand and led him home
He's in a better place.
One year ago he left us
With fond memories ever more
We all know he will be waiting
On the other shore.
CANCER IS SO LIMITED
It cannot cripple LOVE
It cannot shatter HOPE
It cannot corrode FAITH
It cannot eat away PEACE
It cannot destroy CONFIDENCE
It cannot kill FRIENDSHIP
It cannot shut out MEMORIES
It cannot silence COURAGE
It cannot invade the SOUL
It cannot reduce ETERNAL LIFE
It cannot quench the SPIRIT
It cannot lessen THE POWER OFTHE RESURRECTION OF
JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD.
Lovingly remembered by Mom and Dad and Family.

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-01 published
BREMAN, John
At Kensington Village on Sunday, March 30, 2008 John BREMAN in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Jane BREMAN (Cassar.) Loving father of Maria CUSCHIERI (Manuel) of Michigan, Carmen ASHFORD (Lou) of London, Doris CHRISTENSEN (Joe) of London, Monica GUYMER (Larry) of Killaloe, Joe BREMAN of Ottawa, Antoinette FAWCETT (Allan) of London, Gerri BREMAN of London and Gaetan BREMAN (Rosemary) of Carleton Place. Dear grandfather of Michelle, Ryan, Anissa, Rachel, Sarah, Jessica, Adrianna, Oriano, Lauren, Taylor, Ben and Alexa and great-grandfather of Jacob, Gunnar, Delaney, Clyde, Charlotte and Lorenzo. Father-in-law of Edith. Brother-in-law of Mary FARRUGIA (Charlie), Frank CASSAR (Jane) and Rita CASSAR. Predeceased by his son Patrick and son-in-law Joe CUSCHIERI. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Tuesday, April 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be held at Saint_John the Divine Church, 390 Baseline Road West, on Wednesday morning, April 2 at 10 o'clock. Interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Tuesday evening at 7: 30 o'clock. Donations to Parkinson Society would be appreciated.

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-14 published
GOODHAND, Bill
At Parkwood Hospital in London, on April 12, 2008, Bill GOODHAND of London, in his 83rd year. Predeceased by his wife Vi GOODHAND and daughter Nancy FRANCE. Loving father of Linda MANN, Sue and Ole CHRISTENSEN and Sandy and Robert HAWKINS. Dear grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 7. Brother of Gerry GOODHAND, Jean GILLIES, Evelyn GOODHAND and the late Robert GOODHAND. Visitation will be held in the Needham Funeral Chapel (520 Dundas Street, London) on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations in memory of Bill to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-13 published
GUICHELAAR, Dingena Johanna "Dina" (née DIETVORST)
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Hospital, on Sunday, May 11th, 2008, Dingena Johanna (Dina) GUICHELAAR (née DIETVORST) in her 98th year. Loving mother of Theresa FERRARO and the late Adolfo (1999,) Adrian and Maureen GUICHELAAR all of London, John and Patricia GUICHELAAR of Burlington, Corry VANDERHEYDEN and the late Harry (2005) of Forest, Gerald and Trudi GUICHELAAR also of London. Loving Oma to Pasquale FERRARO, Deaney FERRARO, Caroline, Wilbur HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON, Adriana, Frank KATSILIERIS, Theresa, Steven KEHOE, Sarah and Joseph ANDREWS, Julie GUICHELAAR, Deborah GUICHELAAR, Mark GUICHELAAR, Michelle VANDERHEYDEN, Caroline, Adrian ROMBOUTS, Jennifer and Sam BEDEIR, Krista, Colin FELL, Ingrid, Art CHRISTENSEN, Andrew, Sherry GUICHELAAR. Great Oma to 30 children. Predeceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters of the Netherlands. Visitation will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Tuesday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7: 00-9:00 p.m., with prayers at 8:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Peter's Basilica, 196 Dufferin Ave. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10: 00 a.m. Entombment at Saint Peter's Holy Family Chapel Mausoleum. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Dingena are asked to consider the Save a Family Plan at Saint Peter's Seminary or Community Living London. Online condolences may be sent to condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-23 published
CHRISTENSEN, Susan (June 3 1962-May 23 2006)
In loving memory of Susan CHRISTENSEN, Mother and Wife. Dear Mom, Though you passed away 2 years ago, not a single day has gone by that we all haven't missed you. Love Simon and Hannah. Susan, Your love and devotion over the many years in our lives will always be remembered. We know from Heaven you are watching and smiling. Love always, Art

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-26 published
MacQUARRIE, Harry " Ivan"
Harry 'Ivan' MacQUARRIE of Etobicoke, Ontario, passed gracefully at Saint_Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Born February 14, 1929 in Cape Breton Settlement, New Brunswick, he was the youngest of the late Henry and Catherine (HANINGTON) MacQUARRIE. Ivan leaves behind his second wife, H. Rosemary MOWAT, his brothers Earle of Moncton, Ronald of Saint John and sister, Kathleen SKIDD (Ralph) of Moncton. Predeceased by his treasured wife Edith Isabel (MacRAE) MacQUARRIE, brother John and sisters Gladys MacQUARRIE, Mildred KELLY, Thelma CHRISTENSEN, Beulah CASSIDY and Eileen EAGLES. His many nieces and nephews from his and Edie's families will remember Ivan fondly; as will his extended families of Michael CULVER and Laura DURANT. Ivan spent his entire career with Canadian Oil (White Rose) that was, taken over by Shell Canada. From the 40's to the 80's he started as office clerk, then to the auditing team; oh, what memorable stories he had of those days. Next he was a sales representative, and not long after the sales manager. Some of his best times were in Halifax working on the conversion from White Rose to Shell. He ended his career as advertising manager with travels to the Orient to source products for customer loyalty programs. In retirement he joined Al Kush and Associates, working on many successful direct mail marketing projects with Eaton's and American Express. During his life, he enjoyed golfing, curling, squash, boating and his partnerships in standard bred horses. He also loved his many winters in Lauderdale-By-TheSea, Florida. One of his most difficult times was being a Juror on the Bernardo trial. Come to Ivan's last Directors' meeting at the Valhalla Inn, Etobicoke, on Friday, August 1st from 4: 00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to say goodbye. After cremation, Ivan and dog Sandy will join Edie at St. Stephen's United Church, Black River Bridge, New Brunswick on Wednesday, August 13th at noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Ivan's memory to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Turner and Porter, 'Butler Chapel', Etobicoke (416) 231-2283 and Adams Funeral Home Ltd., Miramichi, (506) 773-3492

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CHRISTIANSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-02 published
WHEALY, Leona M.
Peacefully passed away on Friday, May 30, 2008 at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga in her 96th year. Beloved Wife of Lyle for 68 years. Loving Mother of Tom and his wife Sandie, Bill and his wife Suzanne, Mary and her husband Adrian COX, and Nancy. 'Beautiful Grandma Lee' to David and his wife Cindi, Reagan, Morgan, Jesse, Tory, Blake and Spencer and Great-Grandmother to Tyler, Ryan, and Jaileah. Predeceased by her sister Lynn CHRISTIANSON. Leona will be fondly remembered by her many Friends in Canada and the U.S.A., particularly in Toronto, Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Fort Myers, Florida. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke (between Kipling and Islington Aves.) from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 11 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. If desired, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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CHRISTIE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-04-07 published
KUHL, Frances “Fran” Elizabeth (CLARK)
Passed away at the Country Lane Long Term Care Home in Chatsworth on Saturday, April 5, 2008 in her 83rd year. The former Fran CLARK went home to be with her long time partner and love of her life: Alvin G. KUHL (2000.) She will always be lovingly remembered by her children and their spouses: Robert and Linda, Ron and Gwen, Garry and Kay and Bill CHRISTIE. Dear sister of Robert, Murice, Murray, Helen, Clarence CLARK, Ruth PARKER and Marie KING. Her memory will be cherished in the hearts of her 12 grandchildren: Paula, Travis, Ronda, Allan, Greg, Jennifer, Scott, Sherrie, Leanne, Tammy, Derek and Rob as well by her 26 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a sister: Marguerite PUFAHL. Friends are invited to call at the Currie Funeral Home in Chatsworth on Monday afternoon from 12 o'clock noon until service time at 1 p.m. Rev. Jack FEARNELL officiating. Spring interment: Hillcrest Cemetery in Tara. If so desired, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Society, Keady Chalmers United Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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CHRISTIE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-08 published
WATSON, Paul
The family of the late Paul WATSON wish to express their gratitude to the staff at the Cancer Clinic, especially Doctor HOWSON- JAN, Dr. XENOCOSTAS, and Doctor VINCENT for the excellent care during the past 5 years. A special thank you to Connie MORRISON, Mary CHRISTIE and the nurses in the chemo room who made the visits easier for us. We acknowledge Doctor JEJE and the nurses on the 7th floor, Victoria Hospital for the excellent care given to Paul in December 2007. We appreciated the visit from Bill BESTERD, Rick DONAHUE, and John MELVIN. Thank you to Paul's colleagues at the Plumber's Union Local 593 who showed their support. Thank you to our family and Friends for the cards, masses, donations, phone calls, visits and prayers. Your thoughtfulness and kindness is appreciated. Angela Watson and Family
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CHRISTIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-11 published
Milt DUNNELL, 102: Journalist
By James CHRISTIE, Page▼ S8
The thing that always left Milt DUNNELL's co-workers and competitors shaking their heads was history. Most of them had to look up information on sport's landmark events and personalities. When Milt talked history, it was usually firsthand, eyewitness stuff.
Joe DiMaggio wasn't in a newsreel, he was in Mr. DUNNELL's notebook. So was Don Larsen's perfect game pitched for the New York Yankees in the 1956 World Series; Northern Dancer's Kentucky Derby win in 1964; and Muhammad Ali's Thrilla in Manila in 1975.
The long-time sports editor of the Toronto Star lived 102 years and spent 52 of them writing columns for Canada's largest distribution daily - all the way back to when the Toronto Maple Leafs were winning Stanley Cups for founder Conn Smythe.
It only figured he would chronicle history. He lived through the world's most turbulent times. The day he was born in December, 1905, the newspapers carried a story of slaughter in Moscow during the Russian Revolution, with horse-mounted dragoons riding over students and slashing them down after they'd raised a white flag. The sports page was considerably more sedate, mainly horse racing and some bizarrely disjointed notes on New Zealand footballers, the Hamilton Tigers' rugby football budget, the hiring of two new umpires and the fact that "Mrs. Fitzsimmons has deserted her pugilistic husband."
The world changed during the DUNNELL years and Mr. DUNNELL, with admirable and simple elegance, chronicled the changes in the sports corner. A young reporter, coming into the business 35 years ago at The Globe and Mail, said he was aiming to be like the paper's columnist, the witty, flashy clotheshorse Dick Beddoes. A veteran pulled him aside and counselled him: "If you read Beddoes every day, you might be entertained, but if you read Milt you'll learn something every day."
The first thing one learned from the DUNNELL style was that his influence and his big talent weren't accompanied by a big ego. He would call out athletes for substandard and indifferent performances, but Mr. DUNNELL didn't need to be the star of the show. His columns were never about himself and he eschewed using the pronoun "I."
He didn't brand himself with the fright-house wardrobe of Mr. Beddoes or the ever-present stogie of sports columnist Jim Coleman. In fact, Mr. DUNNELL never smoked or swore or drank in a business where those three vices are endemic. Those who worked for him describe him as the boss they always wanted.
"The respect was mutual. We had respect for him and he respected that we knew how to do our jobs," says The Globe's Larry MILLSON, who worked for Mr. DUNNELL in the 1970s. "With every boss since him, it's like going over a precipice, in comparison."
Mr. DUNNELL was good to colleagues despite the competitive newspaper environment. Mr. MILLSON recalled that when he crossed over from the Star to The Globe, he was dispatched to the 1976 Kentucky Derby. When he arrived he learned that The Globe's sports editor Jim VIPOND had reserved his hotel room but hadn't arranged his credentials. "I showed up at the track and had no pass, and Milt saw me there and took me to the man in charge of the press box and vouched for me. He could have just left the competition in its own mess."
It was the second kindness he'd done a Globe writer that year. At the 1976 Super Bowl in Miami, Christie Blatchford had brought a wardrobe of T-shirts and skimpy shoes, anticipating warm weather. Instead, a severe cold snap hit. Mr. DUNNELL took off his suit jacket and put it around the shivering shoulders of the opposition.
Milt DUNNELL worked until he was almost 89, finally retiring in 1994, though he'd reached retirement age 24 years earlier. He was a member of four different sports Halls of Fame and possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of just about every game - and that included blackjack. Though slowed by arthritis, he spent part of his retirement at the blackjack tables at Casino Rama, befuddling dealers even as a sharp-minded centenarian.
Milton William Ryan DUNNELL was born in Saint Marys, Ontario, on December 24, 1905. He died in Toronto on January 3, 2008. He was 102. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy PIGEON, who died in 1994. He is survived by his sons Milton Jr., of Toronto and Michael of Windsor, Ontario He also leaves three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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CHRISTIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-12 published
PURVES, E. Ray
Peacefully after a life well lived, at Toronto East General Hospital on Saturday, January 5, 2008, at the age of 82. Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Joanne and their children, Mary CHRISTIE (Paul), David (Michelle) and Elizabeth RUBBENS (Erik). Ray was the loving grandfather of Molly and Cameron Christie, Matthew, Michael, Danielle and Nicholas PURVES, and Emma and Edyn RUBBENS. He was also a much admired uncle of five nieces and nephews.
Ray was born and raised in Port Arthur, Ontario and served in the Canadian Army during World War 2. He began his business career with Weaver Coal and Liquifuels. He served as Vice-President of Sales for Toronto radio station CKFM (99.9 FM). He was also Standard Broadcasting's station manager in Sarnia, Ontario. He was later in the commercial real estate industry with Peter L. Mason Agency. Many thanks to the caring staff of Toronto East General Hospital, especially the G5 nurses who cared for him so completely in his final days.
Cremation has taken place. Family and Friends will be invited to a Memorial Celebration of Ray's life at a future date. Donations can be made to Toronto East General Hospital Foundation, Senior Link or the charity of your choice.
"Requiescat in Pace"

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CHRISTIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-14 published
CHRISTIE, Anne▼ (née SHAND)
Suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Saint_Joseph's Health Centre. Survived by her husband Edward (Ted), brother Ernest SHAND (Wick, Scotland) and William SHAND (Campbell River, British Columbia), nieces Angela, Maureen (Wayne), Lynn (Roger), June, Brenda, Joyce, Eileen, and Sheila, nephews Reginald, Robbie, Alistair, Ian, Brian and Derek. Predeceased by her sisters Elizabeth and Jaye, and her brother John. Anne will be sadly missed by all her Friends and family. Special thanks to Doctor Graham BERLYNE and all the staff of the 2nd Floor East and the Intensive Care Unit of Saint_Joseph's Health Centre for their compassionate care and support. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Toronto (between Islington and Kipling Aves.) from 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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CHRISTIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-20 published
FOGARTY, Kathleen Phoebe (née WANNELL)
In her 92nd year, long time resident of Greenfield Park, passed away on March 18, 2008 at Les Jardins Interieurs of St-Lambert. Kay was the devoted wife of Gerald FOGARTY for 68 years. She will be forever missed by her daughters Maureen (late Raymond POIRIER), Sharon (Hawkins), Kathleen (Ken CHRISTIE). Beloved grandmother of Michael, Paul and the late Leo POIRIER, Graham and Stephanie HAWKINS, Lois CHRISTIE (Dino OLMI), Mark CHRISTIE (Teresa MALLETTE.) Proud great-grandmother of Matthew, Cloe POIRIER, Jasmine, Olivia and Ryan OLMI. Also survived by her brother Fred, several nieces, nephews and Friends. Visitation will take place at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home, 307 Riverside Drive, St-Lambert, Québec (514-483-1870) on Saturday March 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service in the Chapel.

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CHRISTIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-03 published
JONES, Reverend Doctor James David
Died at North Bay on Thursday March 27th, 2008 at the age of 44. The beloved husband of Katherine (née MARSHALL,) David was the dear son of Rev. James Peter and Mrs. Dorothy JONES of Brockville. He is also survived by his step-children Mark (Sandra) of Honduras, and their children Luke and Katherine, Kristin HAINES (Brooks) of Chicago, and Kaitlin DRISCOLL of Buffalo, his brother Peter (Carman,) nephew Peter MICHAEL of the Canary Islands, and grandmother Sarah CHRISTIE of Dalhousie, N.B.
A graduate of McGill, he received his Masters degree and Doctorate at Princeton. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church in 1990, he ministered in Scarborough and Brockville before coming to North Bay. He was also a Captain of the Black Watch. A funeral service, reflecting David's belief in the Easter Faith was held in Calvin Presbyterian Church in North Bay on Monday March 31st, 2008. David's ashes will be spread in Metis sur Mer, Québec. following a memorial service at Little Metis Presbyterian Church on Sunday July 13th, 2008. In honour of David's deep commitment to Calvin Presbyterian Church, donations in his name will be gratefully accepted. (Calvin Presbyterian Church, 401 1st Avenue West, North Bay, Ontario P1B 3C5).

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CHRISTIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-17 published
Jack PELECH: 74
He Led The Canada Games For 30 Years
By James CHRISTIE, Page▲▼ S10
Toronto -- Jack PELECH's ambition was to make every Canadian raise a sweat and raise a flag.
The 74-year-old lawyer from Hamilton saw sport as the best platform for health and unity in Canada. Best known as the chairman of the Canada Games for 30 years, he also helped launch the ParticipAction fitness campaign and sought to make his Ontario hometown an international player in sports. He helped bring the Road World Cycling Championships and World Judo Championships to his city and promoted bids for the Pan American and Commonwealth Games. In 2007, he received the Order of Canada.
The Canada Games is a domestic Olympic-style event that was the first high-level experience for the likes of boxer Lennox Lewis, sprinter Bruny Surin, judoka Nicolas Gill and skater Brian Orser. On Mr. PELECH's watch as chairman, his council graduated from being a volunteer ad hoc organization that disappeared between events to a professional, incorporated entity. "The element of continuity was weak between Games," he said on their 25th anniversary in 1992. "Being incorporated and having staff gives the Canada Games the ability to deal with sponsors, maintain relationships and seek out new support when government contributions remain fixed."
Mr. PELECH attended Cathedral Boys' High School and McMaster University. He graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1959 and practised law with the Hamilton firm of PELECH, Otto and Powell.
John PELECH was born in Hamilton in 1934. He died of colon cancer Friday. He is survived by wife Joan, daughters Julia, Marnie and Donna, and sister Dorothy MULLIN.

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CHRISTIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-20 published
Hard-hitting winger was first to add Rocket to Richard
By James CHRISTIE, Page▲ S8
With one perceptive comment, Ray GETLIFFE coined one of the most recognizable handles in the cultures of Quebec and Canada.
A left-winger for the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens during the 1930s and 1940s who combined scoring ability with tough physical play, Mr. GETLIFFE was at practice one day in 1942 when a breeze was stirred in the Montreal Forum by a youngster streaking down the ice, his eyes burning like anthracite coals under a shock of black hair.
"I was sitting on the bench with Murph Chamberlain and Phil Watson," Mr. GETLIFFE recounted to the Hockey Hall of Fame's Stanley Cup Journal. "Elmer Lach was on the ice with Maurice Richard and fed him a lovely pass.
"Richard got the puck and took off. I leaned over to Murph and said, 'Wow, Richard took off like a rocket!' "
A Montreal Gazette sports writer named Dink Carroll was nearby and overheard the description. Within days, the identity Maurice (Rocket) Richard was set in stone. The Rocket became an icon in the game, in popular culture and in Quebec nationalism.
Mr. GETLIFFE became a thumping journeyman. Physically imposing in his day at 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, the hard-hitting winger crunched National Hockey League opponents into the boards on the way to winning two Stanley Cup championships. Mr. GETLIFFE played a total of 10 seasons with the Bruins and Canadiens.
While the Rocket's scoring feats are a famous chapter in National Hockey League history, Mr. GETLIFFE's sniping abilities were respectable in their own right whenever he got the chance to play with Mr. Lach, his favourite linemate.
On February 6, 1943, Mr. GETLIFFE brought the Montreal Forum fans out of their seats with delight when he scored five goals against the arch-enemy Boston Bruins.
Montreal forward Hector (Toe) Blake had fallen ill and wasn't at his usual post on the line with Mr. Lach and Mr. Richard. Mr. GETLIFFE, usually on the second or third unit, got moved up to the top scoring line by coach Dick Irvin Sr. He benefited from Mr. Lach's nimble playmaking while the Boston defence was paying close attention to Mr. Richard. He ended the night with six points. That season was his most prolific in the National Hockey League, with 28 goals and 53 points in just 44 games.
"He felt he could score 40 goals with a broom if he was playing with Elmer Lach," his son, John GETLIFFE, told The Canadian Press.
The next night, the teams renewed hostilities at the Boston Garden, where fans had long memories and a grudge against a former Bruin who was now wearing Montreal's colours.
"While they were waiting for the anthem, everybody had quieted down and some leather lung in the top row yelled, 'GETLIFFE, you can score five more tonight and you'll still be a bum,' " Mr. GETLIFFE recalled.
A native of Galt, Ontario, he played from the 1935-36 season until 1944-45, retiring at 31 after refusing a trade to the Detroit Red Wings.
He had 136 goals and 250 points in 393 games and won a Stanley Cup with the Bruins in 1939 and again as a Canadien in 1944.
After retiring from the National Hockey League, Mr. GETLIFFE refereed hockey and lacrosse and enjoyed a long, successful business career. He also found time to hone his considerable golf skills on the courses of Southwestern Ontario, even playing in the Canadian Open as an amateur. He played the game into his 93rd year, even as his eyesight faded.
In the National Hockey League lockout year of 2005, London, the city that he called home, decided to celebrate its connection to the Stanley Cup through Mr. GETLIFFE. The city perched the illustrious senior on an antique fire truck along with the huge silver cup for a ride of honour through town.
At 94, Mr. GETLIFFE was the second-oldest living alumnus of the National Hockey League, about four months the junior of ex-New York Ranger and Chicago Blackhawk Clint Smith.
Ray GETLIFFE was born April 3, 1914, in Galt (now Cambridge,) Ontario. He died June 15, 2008, in London, Ontario He was 94. He is survived by Lorna, his wife of 74 years, son John GETLIFFE and daughter Lorna Rae YURCHUK. He also leaves seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

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CHRISTIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-14 published
CHRISTIE, Anne▲ (née SHAND)
Suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Saint_Joseph's Health Centre. Survived by her husband Edward (Ted), brother Ernest SHAND (Wick, Scotland) and William SHAND (Campbell River, British Columbia), nieces Angela, Maureen (Wayne), Lynn (Roger), June, Brenda, Joyce, Eileen, and Sheila, nephews Reginald, Robbie, Alistair, Ian, Brian and Derek. Predeceased by her sisters Elizabeth and Jaye, and her brother John. Anne will be sadly missed by all her Friends and family. Special thanks to Doctor Graham BERLYNE and all the staff of the 2nd Floor East and the Intensive Care Unit of Saint_Joseph's Health Centre for their compassionate care and support. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Toronto (between Islington and Kipling Aves.) from 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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CHRISTODOULOU o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-05 published
WILLSIE, Irene
The family of the late Irene WILLSIE would like to express our sincere gratitude for the support, cards, floral arrangements and memorial donations, during the loss of our dear wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Special thanks to Margo CHRISTODOULOU, the Rev. Frank VAN VEEN, the pallbearers, the staff at A. Millard George Funeral Home, and Doctor HOBEN and Brenda. Thanks also to the wonderful nurses and staff of L.H.S.C. Victoria Campus. Max and family.

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CHRISTOFF o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-19 published
GOODMAN, Kenneth James
Of Saint Thomas, passed away peacefully, on Friday, July 18th, 2008, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, in his 45th year. Dearly loved son of Ron and Cathy (CHRISTOFF) GOODMAN and loved brother of Lynn Marie and her husband Scott SEBOR of Florida. Dear grand_son of Mary GOODMAN of Saint Thomas and nephew of Mary (Edgar) HARRISON of Montreal, Rose (Cyril) PEARSON of Saint Thomas, Lillian EGAN of Prince Rupert, Laura (Wally) of Prince George, Benny (Iris) CHRISTOFF of Shilo, John (Betty Ann) CHRISTOFF of Nova Scotia, Marina and Partner EDWARD and the late Jerry GOODMAN. Sadly missed by a number of cousins. Ken worked at Lear Seating. He was member of the C.A.W. A private family service to celebrate Kenny's life will be held at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas on Monday morning at 11: 00 a.m. Rev. Jim Innes of Saint_John's Anglican Church officiating. No public visitation. Cremation to follow. Remembrances would be appreciated to the L.H.S.C. (University Hospital Transplant Unit).

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CHRISTOPHER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-08 published
NYENHUIS, Susan Maria Agnes (née VANLEEUWEN)
At Woodstock General Hospital on Sunday, April 6, 2008, Susan Maria Agnes NYENHUIS (née VANLEEUWEN,) recently of Woodstock and formerly of Stratford, in her 72nd year after a long struggle with cancer. Daughter of the late William Sr. and Agnes (nee TOUW) VANLEEUWEN. Beloved wife of Gerald for 49 years. Dear mother of Joanne DUTTMANN of Amherstburg, Wilbur NYENHUIS (Debbie) of London, Tom NYENHUIS (Yvonne) of Stratford, Rosemary CHRISTOPHER (Paul) of Toronto, Christine SCHAAFSMA (Jeff) of Woodstock, Michael NYENHUIS of London, Steven NYENHUIS (Jacky) of London, and the late Susan (1971). Loving grandmother of Lisa, Cheryl, Corinne, Berendina, Hazel, Gerald, Austin, Lawrence, Sophia and Gabriella and great-grandmother of Daniel. Dear sister of Sister Maria VANLEEUWEN, CSJ of London, Leo VANLEEUWEN (Shirley) of Stratford, Bill VANLEEUWEN (Sharon) of Everton, Arkansas, Tony VANLEEUWEN (Helen) of Guelph, Adrie VANLEEUWEN of Guelph, William VANLEEUWEN, Jr. of Gadshill and Alida BRUNK (Melvin) of Gadshill. Sister-in-law of Frank NYENHUIS (Mary) of Stratford and Huub NYENHUIS (Josephine) of Avonton. Also lovingly remembered by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and aunts in The Netherlands, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cousin of Jo NOLTE of Toronto. Also predeceased by her sister-in-law Catherine VAN LEEUWEN (née KENNEDY) (1986.) Friends will be received at the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon at 3: 30 p.m. Funeral Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, 904 Dundas Street, Woodstock on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment at Avondale Cemetery, Stratford on Thursday afternoon at 3: 00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Refugee Program of Saint Michael's Parish, London or the Right to Life would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy, (519) 537-3611. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com

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CHRISTOPHERSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-22 published
CHRISTOPHERSON, Del
Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 in his 85th year. Del CHRISTOPHERSON of Arkona, formerly of Pt. Edward. Del is predeceased by his loving wife Betty (1996.) Survived by his children David and Madeline CHRISTOPHERSON of London and Mary-Jane and Bill KARKHECK of Stratford. Sadly missed by his granddaughters Brianna and Taylor and Christen, Katie, Tina, Susie, Ellie and Cindy and his great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A graveside committal service will be held on Friday, May 23rd at 1 p.m. at Beechwood Cemetery in Forest. Donations to the Inn of the Good Shepherd (Sarnia) or charity of your choice. Donations and condolences may be left online at www.dodgefuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home in Forest. In memory of Del, a living tribute has been planted. As the tree grows so will your memories. the Denning Family "I'll see you in my dreams"

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CHRISTOU o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-19 published
ABERNETHY, John David
Suddenly in Owen Sound, on Thursday, January 17th, 2008, John David ABERNETHY, of Owen Sound, in his 56th year. Dearly loved husband of Gisele ABERNETHY (née FOURNIER.) Loving father of Jacqueline, of Owen Sound, and Danielle, and her fiancé, Tim AUDAS, of Guelph. Beloved son of Pearl ABERNETHY (née KING,) of London, and the late Donald ABERNETHY. Loved brother of June KEELING, (Ron “Butch”,) of Owen Sound, Jim ABERNETHY, of Hamilton, Gerry ABERNETHY (Terri,) of Pickering, and Joanne ABERNETHY- CHRISTOU, of Hamilton. Friends may call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 -14th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 3X8 (519-376-7492), on Sunday evening from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for John ABERNETHY will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, January 21st, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with Doctor Brad CLARK officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Arthritis Society as your expression of sympathy.

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

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CHRYSLER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-15 published
HAWLEY, Agnes A. (née BROWN)
A resident of Chatham passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus at the age of 67. She was born in Oakdale daughter of Ola (BOLTON) BROWN and the late John Edward BROWN. Beloved wife of the late Donald HAWLEY (2007.) Loving mother of Dawn Jay CHRYSLER, Kimberly HAWLEY, Daniel HAWLEY and Joan REYNER. Special grandmother of Lee CHRYSLER, Shawn CHRYSLER, Ashley HAWLEY and Brooke DEBATES. Dear sister of George and Patty BROWN. At Agnes' request cremation has taken place. The HAWLEY family will receive Friends at the Badder and Robinson Funeral Home 211 Elm Street, Bothwell on Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Annalee KERR officiating. Interment of cremains in Shetland Cemetery. Donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online donations and condolences may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in memory of Agnes HAWLEY in the Badder and Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp.

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