CHUD
CHUI
CHUMKO
CHUNG
CHUNN
CHURCH
CHURCHHILL
CHURCHILL
CHURCHWARD
CHURILLA
CHUTE
CHUD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-26 published
STEIN,
Helen
On Friday, April 25, 2008 at Leisure World Nursing Home. Helen
STEIN, beloved wife of Meyer. Loving mother and mother-in-law
of Elaine and Rabbi Howard
HOFFMAN,
Marsha and Howard
FELDBERG,
and Carol and Gordon
MONTGOMERY. Dear sister and sister-in-law
of Pearl and
Hy CHUD,
Jean
BIDERMAN, Sylvia and Sollie
FINKELSTEIN,
Helen and the late Len
BROWN, the late Harry and Frances
BIDERMAN,
the late Morris and Anne
STEIN, and the late Bella and Aaron
SKOLNICK.
Devoted grandmother of Merav, Tirtzah, Shira, Marc,
and Sarah. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue
West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Monday, April 28,
2008 at 3: 00 p.m. Interment Beth David Bnai Israel Section of
Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 89 Skymark Drive #1712, from 11: 00 a.m.
daily. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society
of Canada, 416-488-8772.
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CHUI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-19 published
Stray bullet ended father's dreams of building a new life for
his family
By Anthony
REINHART with a report from Cassandra
DRUDI,
Page
A1
In a neighbourhood nicknamed "airport" for all the Chinese newcomers
it attracts,
MAO
Hou
Chang had fast become a fixture on the sidewalks
of Gerrard Street East, building his new life one orange at a
time.
He could be found there most days, pointing customers to the
best fruit in his bins in front of the Fu Yao Supermarket, a
teeming hub for shoppers in Toronto's East Chinatown.
Thursday evening was no different, until just after dark. In
the place where he made his modest living, Mr.
MAO wound up dead
in a blast of gunfire meant for someone else. A stray bullet
hit him in the torso.
The death of 47-year-old Mr.
MAO, the second killing of an innocent
bystander in less than a week, sent a fresh wave of exasperation
across Toronto, whose stone-faced mayor, David Miller, visited
merchants before renewing his call for a federal handgun ban.
It also echoed the Boxing Day, 2005, death of Jane
CREBA, a 15-year-old
caught in a shootout as thousands of shoppers clogged downtown
Yonge Street.
Yesterday, as Mr.
MAO's killer remained unknown and police made
their presence felt on foot, in cruisers and on horseback, his
community stumbled back to work amid a swirl of bitter winds
and tough questions: Who did this? How could they? Why him?
"I think he had just come down in the front to take a look only"
when the shots rang out, said William
CHUI, who owns a bookshop
near the grocery store. "He was shot down without any purpose."
The purpose of Mr.
MAO's move to Canada two years ago was, by
all accounts, a familiar one: to build a better life for his
family. His 23-year-old son and 18-year-old daughter had joined
him in Toronto, while his wife stayed behind in Fuzhou, a city
of 2.6 million and capital of Fujian province on China's southeast
coast.
His many customers knew him simply as "Mr.
MAO," a quiet and
likeable man with a helpful streak running through his hard work
ethic.
"He's kind," said Trinh
HUYNH, a neighbourhood resident for whom
Mr. MAO would measure out lettuce into a plastic bag. "He's a
very hard worker, even cold time he'd work outside," she said.
"We're all upset," said Mr. B.
KONG, who owns a flower shop just
east of the grocery and sent a bouquet to the store just before
noon yesterday, when police gave it the go-ahead to reopen.
"It's never happened like this; this is a safe area," said Mr.
KONG,
who moved to Toronto from Hong Kong 15 years ago. "That kind
of people, they come from another area," he said, referring to
the gunmen.
Like many Toronto neighbourhoods, East Chinatown has evolved
markedly in the 30 years since Mr.
CHUI opened his bookstore,
but not in a way that would explain Thursday's brazen gunfight,
he said.
The Chinese population has shrunk to "two small clubs," mainly
new arrivals to Canada and elderly immigrants who find city living
convenient.
Gone, Mr. CHUI said, is the group in between, working families
who have fled to suburban Markham, Richmond Hill, Scarborough
and Newmarket.
As East Chinatown has shrunk, the residential streets around
it have become increasingly gentrified as young professionals
move in and start families.
At the same time, rough edges remain. Yesterday, in an alley
behind the supermarket, three young people ducked into a parking
garage to huddle around a lighter with pipes held to their mouths,
and the notorious Don Jail looms at Gerrard Street and Broadview
Avenue.
Last
October, a man who was arrested after Ms.
CREBA's
death was shot dead near the jail after visiting an inmate on
a Sunday afternoon.
Whatever the outcome of Thursday's violence, Mr.
MAO will be
missed by those who had come to know him.
Dale CHEUNG, who as president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce
spent much of his day trying to calm the frayed nerves of merchants,
spent time with him last week, and again on Thursday, just before
he was killed.
In the first instance, Mr.
CHEUNG enlisted Mr.
MAO's help in
hanging 40 red pennants from poles along Gerrard Street to mark
Chinese New Year on February 7.
"Because he's tall guy, he was good for helping me hang the banners,"
Mr. CHEUNG said, using the present tense to describe his deceased
friend, as the newly bereaved often do. "He said, 'Okay, no problem,'
" and spent two hours doing the work for no charge."
As evening fell on Thursday, Mr.
CHEUNG stopped off at the supermarket
to buy some fruit.
"He chose some oranges for me," he said. "He told me the oranges
are very good, very sweet."
With that, Mr.
CHEUNG walked down Gerrard Street to his office.
He didn't hear the shots.
"I didn't know until this morning," he said. "I'm not happy to
hear this news."
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CHUMKO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-25 published
MacRAE,
Donald
Anthony "
Dinny"
Peacefully at Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Saturday, February 23rd,
2008, Donald Anthony (Dinny)
MacRAE, age 94 of Sarnia, beloved
husband of the late Lois Jean
(McCOLL)
MacRAE (1976.) Dear father
of Donald MacRAE and his wife
Judy of King City, Karen
CHUMKO
and Bruce MacRAE and his wife
Kathy all of Sarnia. Grandfather
of Jennifer, Brad, Donald, Jody and Julie, great-grandfather
of Kyleah, Ethan, Mathea, Tyler and Schae. Predeceased by his
brothers Elmer, Omar, Robert and Jack. Mr.
MacRAE was a life
member of the Scottish Rite and life member of the Point Edward
Ex-Serviceman's Club and Branch #62 of the Royal Canadian Legion.
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #62 will conduct a memorial
service at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 7: 00 p.m. Funeral
services will be held from the Chapel of the D.J. Robb Funeral
Home (102 N. Victoria St. Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5E9) on Wednesday,
February 27th at 11: 00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakeview
Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday
afternoon and evening from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society or the Charity of Choice (cheques only please).
Message of condolence can be sent to djrobbfh@ebtech.net.
"A very special thank you to Doctor E.
GAMBLE and the staff of Trillium
Villa Nursing Home for their care and compassion."
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CHUNG o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-07 published
CHUNG,
Mary
(March 8, 1977-May 31, 2008)
Mary was a bright beacon in the lives of all that knew her, and
we all have stories of how she touched us in that unique Mary
way. The extraordinary confidence and determination she brought
to all the challenges she faced continues to inspire her family
and Friends.
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CHUNN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-13 published
REANEY,
James▼
Crerar▼
Peacefully at Marian Villa, Mount Hope Centre, London, on Wednesday,
June 11, 2008, in his 82nd year. Survived by his wife Colleen
THIBAUDEAU; his son James Stewart
REANEY and his wife
Susan▼
WALLACE
of London and their daughter Elizabeth Wallace
REANEY in Seoul,
Korea;▼ his daughter Susan
REANEY and her husband Ian
CHUNN and
their daughter Edie Elizabeth Reaney
CHUNN of Vancouver; his
sister Wilma
McCAIG and brother Ron
COOKE.
Predeceased▼ by his
son John Andrew
REANEY (1966) and his parents James N.
REANEY
and Elizabeth
CRERAR.
Our▼ thanks to the kind and caring staff
and fellow residents of Marian Villa, to the many Friends who
visited Jamie, and to all who have been involved in his care.
A Celebration of Jamie's life will be held at Robinson Memorial
United Church, 1061 Richmond Street at Sherwood Avenue, London,
on Saturday, June 14 at 2: 00 p.m. A day of remembrance will take
place this summer. Cremation will be followed by a private interment
at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, please
consider an act of kindness to someone in need or make a contribution
to a charity of your choice. (www.HarrisFuneralHome.ca)
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CHUNN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-13 published
REANEY,
James▲
Crerar▲
Peacefully at Marian Villa, Mount Hope Centre, London, on Wednesday,
June 11, 2008, in his 82nd year. Survived by his wife Colleen
THIBAUDEAU; his son James Stewart
REANEY and his wife
Susan▲
WALLACE
of London and their daughter Elizabeth Wallace
REANEY in Seoul,
Korea;▲ his daughter Susan
REANEY and her husband Ian
CHUNN and
their daughter Edie Elizabeth Reaney
CHUNN of Vancouver; his
sister Wilma
McCAIG and brother Ron
COOKE.
Predeceased▲ by his
son John Andrew
REANEY (1966) and his parents James N.
REANEY
and Elizabeth
CRERAR.
Our▲ thanks to the kind and caring staff
and fellow residents of Marian Villa, to the many Friends who
visited Jamie, and to all who have been involved in his care.
A Celebration of Jamie's life will be held at Robinson Memorial
United Church, 1061 Richmond Street at Sherwood Avenue, London,
on Saturday, June 14 at 2: 00 p.m. A day of remembrance will take
place this summer. Cremation will be followed by a private interment
at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, please
consider an act of kindness to someone in need or make a contribution
to a charity of your choice. (www.HarrisFuneralHome.ca)
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CHURCH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-24 published
JOHANN,
Helen
Agnes (née
BUZZA)
Passed away peacefully at Summit Place on Monday, January 21,
2008. Helen
JOHANN (née
BUZZA) of Owen Sound in her 85th year.
Wife of the late Morley
JOHANN.
Lovingly remembered by her son
David and his wife Marilyn of Bracebridge and Carrie and her
husband Ross
CHURCH of Owen Sound. Helen will be missed by all
her grandchildren Sean, Shaina, Siomonn, Taylor, Laine, Amy and
Brandon and great-grandchildren Miranda, Shaman, Sebastian, Emerson
and Palmer. Also survived by her brother Gordon
BUZZA and his
wife Doris of Owen Sound. A memorial service will be held at
Division Street United Church on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at
11 o'clock with Rev. Cathy
HIRD officiating. Interment, Leith
Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society, Canadian
Diabetes Association or the Hospital for Sick children Foundations
would be appreciated and may be made through the Tannahill Funeral
Home 519-376-3710.
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CHURCH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-04-04 published
MALLOY,
Evelyn
Burnice
Peacefully at her home, after a short illness, Evelyn passed
away with her family at her side on Wednesday, April 2, 2008.
Evelyn MALLOY of Owen Sound in her 90th year. Wife of the late
Sidney MALLOY. Dear mother of Edgar and his wife
Gerri of Riverview,
New Brunswick and Jim and his wife Carol of Waterloo. Sadly missed
by 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 8 great great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by a daughter Eileen (Mrs. Glenn
CHURCH,) a grand_son
Steven MALLOY and a sister Ivy
CROFT.
Friends are invited to
the Tannahill Funeral Home 519-376-3710 for visiting on Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in
the chapel on Monday morning at 11 o'clock with Doctor Brad
CLARK
officiating. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations
to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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CHURCH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-23 published
STEVENSON,
Charles "
Gordon"
Peacefully, with his family at his side on Saturday, April 19,
2008, Charles "Gordon"
STEVENSON of Tillsonburg in his 97th year.
Born in Yarmouth Centre in Elgin County on March 4, 1912. Dear
son of the late William
STEVENSON and the former late Anne
BROOKS.
Resident of Tillsonburg for the past 65 years. Member of First
Baptist Church serving on Finance Board, Deacon Board Moderator
of Oxford Brant Association for number of years. Honorary Member
of Gideons. A barber in Tillsonburg for over 72 years. Predeceased
by his wife, Jean
(PILKINGTON)
STEVENSON,
May 16, 2004. Loving
father of Bill (and Pam)
STEVENSON, R.R.#2 Bayfield, Paul (and
Penny) STEVENSON, Clinton, Ontario, Barbara (and Grant)
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART,
Courtney, British Columbia, Ruth (and Albert)
CHURCH, Tillsonburg.
Dear brother of one sister, Mae
DUVAL,
Edmonton, and a sister-in-law,
Kay STEVENSON,
London,
Ontario.
Proud grandfather of 18 grandchildren,
27 great-grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by five brothers and three sisters. At the request
of deceased, cremation has taken place. There will be no public
visitation at the funeral home. A Memorial Service will be held
at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 11 a.m.
by Rev. Ike
AMORIN.
Inurnment in Mapleton Cemetery. Donations
(by cheque only) can be made to the Gideon, Alzheimer Society
or charity of your choice. Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway,
Tillsonburg, is in charge of arrangements, 519-842-4238
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CHURCH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-03 published
PALMER,
Evearda
Elizabeth (née
LUCE)
It is with sadness that the family of Evearda Elizabeth
PALMER
of Tillsonburg, formerly of Straffordville announce her passing
at Maple Manor Nursing Home, Tillsonburg on Wednesday, July 2,
2008 age 80 years. Beloved wife of 61 years to her loving husband
George PALMER. Dear mother of Dale (Louise)
PALMER of Brownsville
David (Brenda)
PALMER of Vienna; Sandra (Fred)
GRAVES of Cambridge
Darlene EDWARDSON of London; Marcy (Jeff)
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT of Vanessa.
Cherished and forever loved grandmother to 13 grandchildren,
and 15 great-grandchildren. Evearda is also survived by her sister
Verle CHURCH of Tillsonburg; sisters-in-law Elsie
LUCE of Toledo,
Ohio; Dorothy
DESEURE of Castleton, and Jane
WATSON of Ocala,
Florida as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by
her parents Morley and Violet
LUCE; sister Gertrude
LUCE; brothers
Gilbert LUCE;
Bill
LUCE; brother-in-law Gilbert Church; sister-in-law
Isobel LUCE, and a grand_son Marshall
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT.
Evearda was a member
of the Port Burwell, and the Aylmer Royal Canadian Legions, and
a member of Straffordville United Church Women. The family will
receive Friends, family, and neighbours at Ostrander's Funeral
Home, 43 Bidwell St. Tillsonburg on Friday, July 4, 2008 from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service for Evearda will be held in
Ostrander's Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at
1 p.m. Rev. Henry
MARISSEN of Straffordville United Church officiating.
Interment Straffordville Cemetery. At the family's request memorial
donations (payable by cheque) may be made to the Straffordville
United Church Memorial Fund; Maple Manor Nursing Home, or the
Diabetic Association. Personal condolences may be made at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
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CHURCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-12 published
STANFORD,
Arthur "
Art"
Edwin
Arthur
(Art)
Edwin
STANFORD, passed away peacefully with his
family by his side, Monday, March 10th, 2008 at the Civic Campus
of the Ottawa Hospital. Born in Cornwall August 19th, 1922, he
is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, June
(CHURCH)
STANFORD,
his daughters Sally
STANFORD of Oshawa, Jan
STANFORD-
SUGLIO
(Jim)
of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Penny
STANFORD of Ottawa. Loving
Grandfather of Brigid, Keavin, and Alexander. Art was predeceased
by his parents Fred and Eva
STANFORD, one sister Elizabeth (Betty)
LANGIN.
Art was a veteran of World War 2, having served with
the Royal Canadian Air Force Resting at McArthur Bros. and
MacNeil
Funeral Home and Chapel, 428 Second Street East, Cornwall, (613) 932-6300,
from 1: 15 p.m. Thursday, March 13th, 2008 until time of service.
A celebration of Art's life will take place in the Chapel of
the Funeral Home Thursday, March 13th, 3: 30 p.m. Rev. Cathy
DAVIS
officiating. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to do so,
donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated
by the family.
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CHURCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-18 published
CHURCH,
Harold
Peter
March 22, 1926 to March 27, 2008.
Peter's earthly journey came to an end five days after his 82nd
birthday. Peter was born in Sao Paulo, Brasil, to Harold F.H.
CHURCH and Hilda H. (née
OWERS.) He was predeceased by his parents
and brother Ian E.H.
Peter, a graduate of the New York School of Interior Design,
dedicated his life to raising interior design standards. He was
proud that the only interiors he hadn't worked on were those
of a rail coach and a plane. Peter lived and worked in Brasil,
England, New York, and Ontario before settling in Vancouver.
His clients, tradespeople, and Friends all became intertwined
to become an extended family.
Peter was a frequent traveler to many countries and enjoyed learning
about different cultures and languages. He also had an appetite
for food from all corners of the world. He was passionate about
art, books, movies, music, and theatre. He held very strong views
on a wide range of subjects -- and was never shy about sharing
these views.
Peter's journey had recently become quite difficult as he bravely
faced a series of illnesses. His courageous struggle was assisted
by too many people to mention individually. Instead, we wish
to thank the good people at Vancouver General Hospital (the Emergency
Room, Medical Assessment Unit, Ward 11A (ACE), and Palliative
services), the Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre (Home Hospice
Program), and the British Columbia Ambulance Service for providing
outstanding care in difficult circumstances.
Peter will be remembered at a memorial service to be held at
Saint Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, at 2 p.m.
on Friday, May 2. A Celebration of his life and work will immediately
follow the memorial service. Please contact 604-267-6334 or email
(CelebratePeter@shaw.ca) for additional information.
In lieu of flowers, people are asked to take a friend for lunch,
in memory of Peter.
We have lost a true gentleman.
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CHURCH, Harold Peter Hilborne "Peter
CHURCH"
(March 22, 1926 to March 27, 2008)
Peter's earthly journey came to an end five days after his 82nd
birthday. Peter was born in Sao Paulo, Brasil, to Harold F.H.
CHURCH and Hilda H. (née
OWERS.) He was predeceased by his parents
and brother Ian E.H.
Peter, a graduate of the New York School of Interior Design,
dedicated his life to raising interior design standards. He was
proud that the only interiors he hadn't worked on were those
of a rail coach and a plane. Peter lived and worked in Brasil,
England, New York, and Ontario before settling in Vancouver.
His clients, tradespeople, and Friends all became intertwined
to become an extended family.
Peter was a frequent traveler to many countries and enjoyed learning
about different cultures and languages. He also had an appetite
for food from all corners of the world. He was passionate about
art, books, movies, music, and theatre. He held very strong views
on a wide range of subjects -- and was never shy about sharing
these views.
Peter's journey had recently become quite difficult as he bravely
faced a series of illnesses. His courageous struggle was assisted
by too many people to mention individually. Instead, we wish
to thank the good people at Vancouver General Hospital (the Emergency
Room, Medical Assessment Unit, Ward 11A (ACE), and Palliative
services), the Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre (Home Hospice
Program), and the British Columbia Ambulance Service for providing
outstanding care in difficult circumstances.
Peter will be remembered at a memorial service to be held at
Saint Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, at 2 p.m.
on Friday, May 2. A Celebration of his life and work will immediately
follow the memorial service. Please contact 604-267-6334 or email
(CelebratePeter@shaw.ca) for additional information.
In lieu of flowers, people are asked to take a friend for lunch,
in memory of Peter.
We have lost a true gentleman.
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CHURCH, Harold Peter Hilborne "Peter
CHURCH"
(March 22, 1926 to March 27, 2008)
Peter's earthly journey came to an end five days after his 82nd
birthday. Peter was born in Sao Paulo, Brasil, to Harold F.H.
CHURCH and Hilda H. (née
OWERS.) He was predeceased by his parents
and brother Ian E.H.
Peter, a graduate of the New York School of Interior Design,
dedicated his life to raising interior design standards. He was
proud that the only interiors he hadn't worked on were those
of a rail coach and a plane. Peter lived and worked in Brasil,
England, New York, and Ontario before settling in Vancouver.
His clients, tradespeople, and Friends all became intertwined
to become an extended family.
Peter was a frequent traveler to many countries and enjoyed learning
about different cultures and languages. He also had an appetite
for food from all corners of the world. He was passionate about
art, books, movies, music, and theatre. He held very strong views
on a wide range of subjects -- and was never shy about sharing
these views.
Peter's journey had recently become quite difficult as he bravely
faced a series of illnesses. His courageous struggle was assisted
by too many people to mention individually. Instead, we wish
to thank the good people at Vancouver General Hospital (the Emergency
Room, Medical Assessment Unit, Ward 11A (ACE), and Palliative
services), the Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre (Home Hospice
Program), and the British Columbia Ambulance Service for providing
outstanding care in difficult circumstances.
Peter will be remembered at a memorial service to be held at
Saint Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver, at 2 p.m.
on Friday, May 2. A Celebration of his life and work will immediately
follow the memorial service. Please contact 604-267-6334 or email
(CelebratePeter@shaw.ca) for additional information.
In lieu of flowers, people are asked to take a friend for lunch,
in memory of Peter.
We have lost a true gentleman.
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CHURCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-10 published
Facing fraud rap, United Way official commits suicide
Executive was confronted with evidence she embezzled at least
$600,000 from a previous employer, charity's president confirms
By Timothy
APPLEBY and Elizabeth
CHURCH,
Page
A10
A senior United Way of Greater Toronto executive committed suicide
last month after being confronted with evidence she embezzled
at least $600,000 from a previous employer, United Way president
Frances LANKIN confirmed last night.
Janet DONIO, the local United Way's vice-president for informational
services and operational change management, died while under
investigation for her activities at the Council of Ontario Universities,
a lobby group where she worked for six years as chief information
officer.
As well, Ms.
DONIO's chief academic credentials - a Canadian
university degree and a PhD from the United States - were found
to be bogus, Ms.
LANKIN said.
The irregularities were uncovered by the Deloitte and Touche accounting
firm and involved the payment of funds - said to be between $600,000 and
$700,000 - for services never produced, and which instead were
allegedly being siphoned off by Ms.
DONIO.
The story began to emerge in March after the Council of Ontario
Universities hired someone to fill Ms.
DONIO's old position.
"We found pretty clear evidence of fraud," said chief executive
officer Paul
GENEST, stressing that no other individuals appear
to have been involved. Nor were any improprieties uncovered in
a second Deloitte and Touche audit at the United Way, which hired
Ms. DONIO in February, 2007.
The Council of Ontario Universities gets some government funds,
but most of its revenue derives from levies paid by the universities
it represents and it will be seeking to recoup its losses from
its insurer, Mr.
GENEST said.
When Deloitte and Touche began unearthing irregularities, Toronto
police fraud investigators were notified, but they were awaiting
completion of the audit and apparently never interviewed Ms.
DONIO,
Ms. LANKIN said.
On the day the United Way was told of the allegation, - May 5
- Ms. LANKIN and chief operating officer Catherine
SMITH met
with Ms. DONIO, 56, and told her she was being placed on a paid
leave while the investigation continued.
"It was a difficult conversation," Ms.
LANKIN recounted.
She and Ms.
SMITH then drove Ms.
DONIO home to her west-end Toronto
house, where she was found dead the next day.
A coroner's report said the cause of death was "undetermined,"
according to a family account relayed to Ms.
LANKIN.
As for Ms.
DONIO's phony academic credentials - a degree from
Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and a doctorate in cognitive
science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - it appears
that the Council of Ontario Universities did not check them.
Neither did the United Way, relying instead on character references
from the council and another former employer, Ms.
LANKIN said.
"Those credentials weren't critical to the job we hired her for,
so we didn't check them."
The United Way of Greater Toronto was established in 1956 and
supports a network of 200 health and social service agencies.
Last year it raised a record $108.1-million.
Ms. DONIO's previous experience included a stint at TVO,
as creative director of educational television, and at the Department
of Indian and Northern Affairs, where she was an assistant director.
A member of the Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Band, whose
home is on the shores of Lake Nipigon in Northern Ontario, Ms.
DONIO
is survived by two adult sons, Jason and Robyn
DONIO.
Her former
husband, Marcel
DONIO, is a justice of the peace in Thunder Bay.
Financially, Ms.
DONIO's affairs appeared unremarkable at the
time of her death. In February, 2006, she purchased her house
in west Toronto's Junction area, for $540,000, and
in January
of this year she remortgaged the property for just over $523,000.
"Jan DONIO was a respected and admired member of the United Way
team," the United Way said in a statement. " We grieve her loss
and the difficulty faced by her family."
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NOSEWORTHY,
Ralph
Of Wallaceburg, passed away, on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at
the age of 87 years. He was born in Saint_John's, Newfoundland
and was a son of the late Joseph and Gertrude
(CHURCHHILL)
NOSEWORTHY.
Beloved husband of Maude (Penney)
NOSEWORTHY. Dear father of
Shirley LALONDE of Wallaceburg. Dear grandfather of Dan
LALONDE
of Sombra and Paul
LALONDE of Wallaceburg. Loving great-grandfather
of Josh and Andrea. Kind brother of Rose and Ed, Vera and Bill
and brother-in-law of Joan and Jean. Predeceased by a sister
Phyllis and his brothers Cecil, Hubert and Gordon. Friends will
be received at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home, 639 Elgin Street,
Wallaceburg, on Thursday, February 14, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 15, 2008
from Nicholls Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Interment in Riverview Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation may be left at the funeral home.
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CHURCHILL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-17 published
WEIR,
Joyce (née
McMILLAN)
Of Wiarton, passed away peacefully at Gateway Haven on Tuesday,
January 15, 2008 in her 81st year. Joyce and Don
WEIR enjoyed
50 years of marriage before Don's passing in 1999. Together they
farmed in Mar and operated the Ferry View Motel in Tobermory.
Family, fun and Friends - these were the three pillars of Joyce's
life. She was an avid curler, euchre player, traveller and a
devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Dear mother
of Brenda ROUSE of London and Shirley and Don
JOHANNSON of Port
Moody,
British
Columbia Cherished grandmother to Amy
ROUSE (friend
Kelly STEWARD/STEWART/STUART), Adam
ROUSE, Ryan
JOHANNSON and Keira
JOHANNSON.
Joyce will be missed by her sisters Mildred
LEE and Shirley
BRYAN,
sisters-in-law Edith
MATCHAM and Margaret
McMILLAN, all of Manitoba,
sisters-in-law Mildred
McARTHUR of Scarborough and Edna
DAY of
Kingston, and sisters and brothers-in-law Hester and Tom
CUNNINGHAM,
Maisie and Howard
HEPBURN,
Betty and Harvey
WEIR, Mary and Lorne
WEIR and Clara and Jack
WEIR, all of Wiarton, as well as many
nieces and nephews. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Don,
sons Paul and Ross, parents Belle and Alexander
McMILLAN, sisters
Hester (Bert)
CHURCHILL and Glenis (Stan)
MEGGISON, brothers
Irvine,
Jack
(Edna,) George (Florence) and Don
McMILLAN and sister-in-law
Janet (Roy)
BARNES.
Visitation will be held at the George Funeral
Home, Wiarton on Friday, January 18, 2008 from 2: 00 to 4:00 and
7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. A celebration of Joyce's life will be held
at the funeral home on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m.
with Rev. George
BELL officiating. Spring interment Colpoy's
Bay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Friends
of Gateway, Wiarton Hospital, the Liver Foundation or the charity
of your choice 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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CHURCHILL o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-01-30 published
Keith William
MOFFAT
In loving memory of Keith William
MOFFAT,
October 12, 1931 - January 23, 2008.
Keith MOFFAT, a resident of Mindemoya, Manitoulin Island (formerly
of Dundas, Ont.) entered into rest at the Manitoulin Lodge, Gore Bay on
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at the age of 76 years. He was born in
Toronto, dear son and stepson of the late Rolph, Eileen and Alex
MOFFAT.
Keith loved the outdoors, especially fishing, and when he retired from
Dundas Hydro Electric Commission in 1988, he and Kathy moved to
Manitoulin and operated his own guiding service. Keith is survived by his
loved and loving wife
Kathryn
(MAIN)
MOFFAT of Mindemoya. Cherished
father of Mark of Dundas, Michael (Tracy) of Mindemoya, Karen (Marty)
TEAHEN of Stratford and step-children Kyra (Allan)
LANKTREE of Mindemoya+,
Kent (Jennifer)
GREGORY of Orleans, Danita (Mark)
PARTNOY of Richmond
Hill and Laryssa (friend Kim) of Troy. Loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren.
Dear brother of Helen
CHURCHILL
(Harry predeceased,) June
NEILSON (predeceased,)
Edward and Alex (Mildred)
MOFFAT.
Keith will be missed by his brothers-in-law
and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation. A memorial
service will be conducted in May, date and time to be announced later. As an
expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the
Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary would be appreciated and may be arranged through
the Funeral Home. Culgin Funeral Home.
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CHURCHILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-04 published
DEMPSEY,
Eleanor
G.
(CHURCHILL)
At McCormick Home, on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008, Mrs. Eleanor
G. (CHURCHILL)
DEMPSEY of London in her 93rd year. Wife of the
late Les DEMPSEY (1994.) Loving Mom of Cheryl and her husband
Shonn CLARRIDGE of London and Paul
DEMPSEY and Jen of Mississauga.
Dear sister of Margaret
RANK of Ottawa. Cherished Grandma of
Mylee and Katelyn
CLARRIDGE and Jacquie and Jess
DEMPSEY.
Predeceased
by her sister Marion
JACK.
The funeral service will be conducted
at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on
Friday, July 4, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior
to the service. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Those
wishing to make a donation in memory of Eleanor are asked to
consider the McCormick Home. Online condolences may be sent to
condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com
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CHURCHILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-05 published
CHURCHILL-
SMITH,
Alan
David, B.A., LLB, Q.C.
On Wednesday, December 26, 2007, in his 83rd year. Born in Oakville,
Ontario, son of the late Dorothy
(POOLE) and Harrison
CHURCHILL-
SMITH.
Brother of the late John
CHURCHILL-
SMITH.
Devoted husband of
Jessie (MORRISON) for 56 years. Loving father to Bruce (Terry,)
Harry (Astrid
PETERS) and Anne (Mark
WITTEN.)
Proud grandfather
to Peter, Jane and Leah; fondly remembered by his nephews Michael
(Nori), Peter (Janine) Tim (Deirdre), Bob (Laurie), and their
children, and his sister-in-law Cynthia.
Affectionately known as "Churchie," David grew up in Montreal
and attended Bishop College School. He served in the Royal Canadian
Navy patrolling the North Atlantic on the HMS Kentville.
Later he attended Dalhousie University in Halifax, where he graduated
with a law degree in 1948. David met Jessie at Dal when he was
captain of the hockey team and they were married in Halifax in
1951. After moving to Toronto, he worked at the Toronto Harbour
Commission and then Westinghouse. In 1961, he joined Miller Thomson
as a Labour Relations lawyer and spent 40 rewarding years there
- the longest in the firm's history.
David enjoyed with Jessie many family holidays at Lac Brulé,
Redwood ski trips in New Hampshire, holidays abroad and winter
vacations in Longboat Key, Florida. He had a wonderful sense
of humour, a love of people and a keen interest in history and
language. He was an avid athlete - a skilled squash and badminton
player. Tennis and golf always featured his lively banter. He
will be greatly missed by his family, Friends, colleagues and
all who knew him.
The family had a private service on December 28, 2007. A reception
and celebration of David's life will be held on Sunday, March 2,
from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Toronto Golf Club, 1305 Dixie Road, Mississauga,
(905-278-5255, www.torontogolfclub.com).
In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to Dalhousie
University Law School (Student Assistance Fund) c/o External
Relations, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5
(Tel: 1-800-565-9969). Condolences to the family may be sent
to jchurchie@rogers.com
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CHURCHILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-11 published
MacGOWAN,
Audrey▼
Marion▼ (née
CHURCHILL)
d. June 9, 2008. Born in Montreal October 16, 1922, daughter
of Douglas and Alma
CHURCHILL.
Audrey▼ attended Westhill High
and obtained a B.A. degree majoring in English from McGill University.
She joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 and served in
Filter Operations in Saint_John's, Newfoundland. She remustered
to the Young Men's Christian Association as an Auxiliary Supervisory
Officer serving at the Royal Canadian Navy Station in Saint_John's
and later at the Royal Canadian Air Force Station in Sydney,
Nova Scotia. It was in the Officers' Mess at Sydney that Audrey
met her future husband, whom she outranked. On May 31, 1946 she
married Kenneth Owen
MacGOWAN in Montreal. Her married life was
split almost equally between homes in New Westminster, British
Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. Audrey was predeceased by her
sister Helen Elizabeth
GREEN.
She▼ is survived by her husband
of 62 years and four children, John (Judith), Patricia (Whit),
Peter (Linda) and Colleen, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
An active volunteer with the Young Women's Christian Association,
the Anglican Church, Mental Retardation in Toronto, the MS
Society of Canada and the MS International Federation. Audrey
was also a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and the Philanthropic Educational
Opportunity Sisterhood. Her life was characterized by her optimism,
strength and service to her family, her Friends and the community.
The family wish to thank Luisa and the other staff of Bradgate
Arms for the wonderful assistance they provided to Audrey in
the nine years she was under their care. Cremation will take
place as per her request and a private family memorial service
will be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the MS Society
of Canada or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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CHURCHILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-14 published
MacGOWAN,
Audrey▲
Marion▲ (née
CHURCHILL)
d. June 9, 2008. Born in Montreal October 16, 1922, daughter
of Douglas and Alma
CHURCHILL.
Audrey▲ attended Westhill High
and obtained a B.A. degree majoring in English from McGill University.
She joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 and served in
Filter Operations in Saint_John's, Newfoundland. She remustered
to the Young Men's Christian Association as an Auxiliary Supervisory
Officer serving at the Royal Canadian Navy Station in Saint_John's
and later at the Royal Canadian Air Force Station in Sydney,
Nova Scotia It was in the Officers' Mess at Sydney that Audrey
met her future husband, whom she outranked. On May 31, 1946 she
married Kenneth Owen
MacGOWAN in Montreal. Her married life was
split almost equally between homes in New Westminster, British
Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. Audrey was predeceased by her
sister Helen Elizabeth
GREEN.
She▲ is survived by her husband
of 62 years and four children, John (Judith), Patricia (Whit),
Peter (Linda) and Colleen, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
An active volunteer with the Young Women's Christian Association,
the Anglican Church, Mental Retardation in Toronto, the Multiple
Sclerosis Society of Canada and the Multiple Sclerosis International
Federation. Audrey was also a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and
the Philanthropic Educational Opportunity Sisterhood. Her life
was characterized by her optimism, strength and service to her
family, her Friends and the community. The family wish to thank
Luisa and the other staff of Bradgate Arms for the wonderful
assistance they provided to Audrey in the nine years she was
under their care. Cremation will take place as per her request
and a private family memorial service will be held. In lieu of
flowers, a donation to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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CHURCHWARD o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.collingwood.the_connection 2008-05-02 published
GODIN,
Christopher▼
Lee▼
Gilbert▼
Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at his home in
Collingwood. Chris,
son of Gilbert and Betty Jean
GODIN;
Loving▼
husband of Michelle; Cherished father of Amanda, Trista and Riley.
Dearly▼ missed by his sister Michele (Derek)
SHEARD, nephews Dylan
and Zack, father-in-law Doug
LILLEY, best mate Bill
CHURCHWARD,
and by the many Friends he made during his 14 years working at
Blue Mountain. A memorial visitation will be held at Fawcett
Funeral Homes -Collingwood Chapel, 82 Pine Street, on Friday,
May 2, 2008 from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations
to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Crohn's Colitis Foundation
would be appreciated. Friends may visit Chris' on-line Book of
Memories at wwwfawcettfuneralhomes.com
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GODIN,
Christopher▲
Lee▲
Gilbert▲ (1974-2008)
Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at his home in
Collingwood. Chris,
son of Gilbert and Betty Jean
GODIN;
Loving▲
husband of Michelle; Cherished father of Amanda, Trista and Riley.
Dearly▲ missed by his sister Michele (Derek)
SHEARD, nephews Dylan
and Zack, father-in-law Doug
LILLEY, best mate Bill
CHURCHWARD,
and by the many Friends he made during his 14 years working at
Blue Mountain. A memorial visitation will be held at Fawcett
Funeral Homes -Collingwood Chapel, 82 Pine Street, on Friday,
May 2, 2008 from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations
to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Crohn's Colitis Foundation
would be appreciated. Friends may visit Chris' on-line Book of
Memories at wwwfawcettfuneralhomes.com
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CHURILLA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-10 published
KISSLINGER,
Rosina
(ALZNER)
Peacefully, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on
Wednesday,
July 9, 2008, Rosina
(ALZNER)
KISSLINGER of Tillsonburg
at the age of 83. Born in Botsch, Romania, August 4, 1924, daughter
of the late George
ALZNER and the late former Suzanne
KRAUTNER.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas
KISSLINGER
(November 5, 1999.)
Dear mother of John
KISSLINGER, London; Walter (Renata)
WOLF,
Munich, Germany; Robert
KISSLINGER, Tillsonburg; Rose Marie
KISSLINGER,
Tillsonburg; Linda
HANEY
(Brian,)
Tillsonburg.
Proud grandmother
of Jonathan (Shannon)
CHANTELLE;
Samantha
(Peter)
DUFFUS; Melissa
KISSLINGER; Jason, Constantinos
ANASTASSAKIS; Lindsey
KISSLINGER
and eight great-grandchildren. Dear sister of John
ALZNER,
London
Steven (Anita)
ALZNER,
Windsor;
Katie
STRICKLAND, Windsor; Christine
GOFORTH, Colorado Springs; Annie
YARMOLUK, Toronto; Helen (Ernie)
CHURILLA,
Toronto.
Also survived by several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Predeceased by a son, Arthur (July 11, 1999); a brother
George ALZNER and by sisters Suzanne and Maria in Germany. Resting
at the Verhoeve Funeral Home. 262 Broadway Street, Tillsonburg until
Saturday, July 12, 2008, thence to St. Luke's Lutheran Church
for funeral service at 11: 00 a.m. by Rev. Ronald
MOHR.
Interment
to follow in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations (by
cheque only) to St. Luke's Lutheran Church Building Fund or the
charity of your choice. Visitation Friday 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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CHUTE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-24 published
BENTLEY,
Fredrick
Brian
(October 16, 1948-May 21, 2008)
It is with sadness after a courageous battle with cancer that
the family of Fred
BENTLEY announces his passing. Fred died with
dignity and comfort at Bluewater Health Palliative Care at the
age of 59. Fred is predeceased by his father Cyril (Cy) in 1991,
mother Joyce E. in 1996, and sister Sharron A in 2007. Fred was
born in Simcoe, Ontario and moved to Sarnia in 1950. He was employed
at Fiberglas Canada for 25 years and recently worked as a production
supervisor at Solus Manufacturing (H.E. Vannatter) in Wallaceburg
for the past 13 years. Fred is survived by his soul mate and
wife Linda of 33 years. Daughter Marnie and her partner Jason
and son Tyler and girlfriend Kayla. Adored son-in-law of Ruth L.
CHUTE.
Loved and respected brother-in-law of Stewart (Terri)
CHUTE, Wallace (Hedy)
CHUTE, Vernon (Shan)
CHUTE, William
CHUTE,
Paul (Janine)
CHUTE, and Ruth Anne (Dr. Peter)
SCHLOSSBURG.
Also
survived by cousins in Holt, England, Woodstock, and Sarnia and
several nieces and nephews. Best friend of Thomas A.
CLARKE
(Joanne)
and Kevin (Sharon)
MATTHEWS and numerous boating and bowling
Friends and coworkers. Fred lived his life to the fullest. His
passions were his family, Friends, fishing, boating, golfing,
and bowling (he had a 300 game to his credit). Fred always took
time for the less fortunate. He enriched all our lives with his
intelligence, wit, and great sense of humor. He always greeted
you with a warm smile and asked you "How you doin' " He will
leave a void in our daily lives. Fred would want you not to worry
but "be happy!" A celebration of Fred's life will be held on
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 11: 00 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London
Line, Sarnia. Family and Friends will be received on Monday,
May 26, 2008, at Smith Funeral Home from 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. and
7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Bluewater
Anglers, Victorian Order of Nurses, Bluewater Health Palliative
Care, or Saint_Joseph's Hospice. Memories and condolences may be
sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca
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CHUTE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-28 published
FLETCHER,
Margo
Elizabeth (1952-2008)
At home, with her usual grace and humour, surrounded by family
and Friends. Beloved daughter of the late H. Bruce
FLETCHER,
Jr., M.D., and Muriel Fletcher
WILSON.
She is survived by her
siblings Susan
FLETCHER, Clark
FLETCHER (Sherry), Sandy
FLETCHER
(MACDOUGALL,) Martha
WILSON
(CROMWELL,)
Tina
WILSON
(CHUTE,)
Ailsa WILSON
(JOHNSON), Meredith
WILSON, nephews Todd
SHIPWAY
and Michael
MacDOUGALL, niece Kelly
SHIPWAY, and great-nephew
Marshall MacDOUGALL.
Very special thanks to her wonderful nurses. A memorial service
in celebration of Margo's life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the frontier Animal Society,
P.O. Box 2505 Stanstead, Quebec, J0B 3E5 would be appreciated.
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