DIKKES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-27 published
SMITH,
John "
Jack"
Henry
Peacefully passed away at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria
Hospital on Sunday, May 25, 2008, John "Jack" Henry
SMITH of
London in his 76th year. Jack fought a courageous and difficult
battle with kidney disease and diabetes. Beloved husband of Jacqueline
"Jackie" SMITH.
Also survived by his loving daughter Lynda
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART
and her husband Alan of London and his grandchildren Monica and
Jillian (Grandpa Jack's Precious Miracles) and loved daughter
Lori VAN
KERREBROECK and her husband John of London and proud
grandfather of Rachel and Sean. Dear brother of Suezanne
MORE
and her husband Ken of London, Stella
SMITH of London and John
Rombough DAVIE of Kitchener. Also survived by several nieces,
nephews and cousins. He will be sadly missed by cousin Wayne
PRYCE and long time loyal friend Rene
DIKKES.
Predeceased by
his father Alfred Henry
SMITH (1984) and his mother Olive Elsie
DAVIE (1998,) his brothers Peter Wilcox and Larry A.
SMITH.
Jack
served for several years in the Canadian Armed Forces. He volunteered
as a Navy officer for the Navy League of Canada Sea Cadets. He
retired from the University of Western Ontario Physical Plant
Department in 1998. Respecting Jack's wishes, a Graveside Service
will take place on Wednesday May 28, 2008 at 10: 30 a.m. at Dorchester
Union Cemetery, Dorchester, Ontario with The Venerable Timothy G.
CONNOR, officiating, followed by a reception at 12 noon at the
Cherryhill Senior's Activity Club (west side entrance), 190 Cherryhill
Circle, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations
may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Southwestern
Ontario Chapter, 201 Queens Ave., Suite 202, London, Ontario,
N6A 1J1. A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South,
London (519-433-5184) entrusted with arrangements.
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DIKLICH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-19 published
Windsor
Spitfires captain
RENAUD dies
Calgary Flames' draft choice was 19
By Allan MAKI,
Page S1
Family Day was supposed to be fun and relaxing for the Windsor
Spitfires. Instead of practising, the players were scheduled
to appear at the Windsor Arena throughout the afternoon and skate
leisurely with Friends and fans of the Ontario Hockey League
team.
Spitfires captain Mickey
RENAUD, 19, had decided to have a few
teammates over to his family home in Tecumseh, Ontario, for breakfast
before heading to the arena known affectionately as the Barn.
But in the midst of an enjoyable morning, something went horribly
wrong. RENAUD began convulsing, then passed out. An ambulance
was called while efforts were made to revive the stricken teen.
By the time he was taken to the Windsor Regional Hospital, it
was too late. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound centre was gone and a family,
a team and corners of the hockey world were thrust into mourning.
"We're in a state of shock," said Tom
WEBSTER, a family friend
who twice coached the Spitfires and was responsible for getting
the National Hockey League's Calgary Flames to draft
RENAUD in
the fifth round in 2007. "I don't know how to describe it. Just
seeing the guys at the rink, the staff, everyone in the organization,
it's really difficult to deal with. I feel just like I lost a
son."
Spitfires team physician Roy
DIKLICH outlined yesterday's medical
efforts in a statement that said
RENAUD was "absent of vital
signs" when the player reached hospital. "All attempts were made
at resuscitations and were unsuccessful at the emergency room."
According to a family contact, an autopsy was planned for last
night to try to learn what happened to the seemingly healthy
young man renowned for his character as much as his ability to
play hockey.
RENAUD was in his third season with the Spitfires and beginning
to assert himself as a leader. It was that trait that had the
Flames looking fondly to the future.
"He was a guy who gave you a little of everything - penalty killing,
he could play on the power play, he could hit," Flames scout
Todd Button said. "The thing that struck me was his leadership,
especially with a young team. He got the job done."
Moe MANTHA, who signed
RENAUD to play for the Spitfires, recalled
RENAUD's smarts, how good he was with and without the puck.
MANTHA
said he could tell
RENAUD came from a hockey family.
"He was a very good athlete in very good shape and we were looking
for that to help turn things around,"
MANTHA said. "I met with
his mom and dad before training camp. The apple didn't fall far
from the tree. They're a first-class, genuine family. I feel
so badly for them."
Mark RENAUD played 152 games in the National Hockey League, most
of them with the Hartford Whalers, as a solid defenceman. Mark's
brother, Chris, played in the American Hockey League and was
coached by Webster.
"I can't say enough good things about this young man," Webster
said of Mickey. "I compare him to Adam Graves. In '88, we went
to the Memorial Cup with Adam. Mickey could have been that way
next year or maybe this year. He always came to the rink with
a smile on his face."
RENAUD's death was felt in Uniondale, where New York Islanders
head coach Ted Nolan, whose son, Jordan, plays for the Spitfires,
wasn't behind the bench for the first period when his team played
the San Jose Sharks. Nolan needed time to talk to his son and
compose himself.
"He was my son's teammate and good friend, and it was tragic,"
Nolan said. "Sometimes there are a lot more important things
than a hockey game."
The Spitfires are supposed to play host to the Plymouth Whalers
on Thursday. There was no news yesterday whether the game will
be played and when a memorial service for
RENAUD will be held.
"I'd like to go pay my respects," said former teammate Mitch
MAUNU, who now plays for Lakehead University. "To hear about
him passing, it's heartbreaking. He was such a great guy, so
full of life and energy. He had so much in front of him.
"It's incomprehensible [that he's gone], that's the best word
to describe it."
RENAUD had attended the Flames' training camp last September
and had scored 21 goals and 20 assists in 56 games this Ontario
Hockey League season. He was in the lineup on Sunday when Windsor
defeated Owen Sound 4-1.
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