DRUDI
DRUER
DRUIETTE
DRUKER
DRUMMOND
DRURY
DRUDI 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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DRUER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-27 published
BLAKE,
Gladys
Eileen
A resident of Wallaceburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday,
June 26, 2008 in her 91st year. Gladys is the daughter of the
late Clayton and Charlotte
(DRUER)
BROWN and John
EVANS.
Beloved
wife of the late Michael C.
BLAKE
(January 2000.) Loving mother
and mother-in-law of Michael
BLAKE of McGregor, Gary and Donna
of Bayfield, Fred and Myrna
BLAKE of Wallaceburg and Judy
BLAKE
and William
THIELENS of Wallaceburg. Dear grandmother of Michael
BLAKE
Jr. and Laurie
CAMPBELL, Mary and Tony
PICCININ, Christopher
and Siobhan
BLAKE, Kari Lynn
BLAKE and Ron
KIRKORIAN, Mark
BLAKE
and Nancy, Cindy and Paul
CONTE,
Ryan and Denise
BLAKE and Dawn
and Dan TOMS and 12 great-grandchildren. Grandmother-in-law of
Bonny BUTLER.
Sister-in-law of Bella
BROWN and brother of the
late Fred BROWN.
Friends may call at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral
Home, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
on Friday. Parish Prayers will be at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass
of the Resurrection will be celebrated by Fr. Phillip
JOSEPH
at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Saturday, June 28 at
11 a.m. The interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. If desired,
remembrances to the Magnetic Resonance Imager Campaign or the
Canadian National Institute for the Blind may be left at the
funeral home. 519.627.3231. E-mail condolences may be sent to
gblake@cavanaghfuneralhome.ca
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DRUIETTE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-24 published
HIGHFIELD,
May
(Adelia
Estella) (née
MUNDY)
A resident of Meadowview Villa of Petrolia, and formerly of Port
Lambton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in
her 89th year. May is the daughter of Dan and Charlotte
BULLOCK)
MUNDY.
Beloved wife of the late Clarence Nelson
HIGHFIELD (2002.)
Loving mother of Nelson and Judy
HIGHFIELD,
Ronald and JoAnn
of Sombra, Larry
HIGHFIELD and Dawn
GRUBEN of Sarnia and Charlotte
Anne and Michael
PRELL of Millington, Michigan. She will be missed
by her 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Dear sister
of Annie DRUIETTE,
Harold and Edna
MUNDY, Lou and Hugh
MURPHY
and the late Roy, Leo, Ferg, Dan, Lyle and Muriette
MUNDY.
Friends
may call at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street
in Wallaceburg from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. The funeral
service will be conducted by Rev. Len
MYERS at the funeral home
on Wednesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. The interment will follow at
McDonald Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to Heart and Stroke
or the Canadian Cancer Society may be left at the funeral home.
519-627-3231. Email condolences may be sent to mhighfield@cavanaghfuneralhome.ca
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DRUKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-03 published
DRUKER,
Paul "
Drake"
(November 1, 1937-April 1, 2008)
Paul DRUKER
(Drake) devoted Husband to Susan
DAVIDSON, dedicated
Father to Jennifer, Julie, and Rachel, Husband of the late Linda
Martin DRUKER,
Step-father to Hugh and Brent, Father-in-Law to
Lauren, Jennifer and Buck, much loved Brother to Jack and Eddy,
Brother-in-Law to Marion and Magda, adoring Grandfather to Maple,
Evan, Alexa, Benjamin and Jordan and Uncle to many dear nieces
and nephews.
Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the gentle and compassionate
care delivered to Paul and family from the hospital staff at
Saint Michael's Hospital.
Donations may be made to the Humber College School of Music,
Toronto Hospital for Sick Children or to the charity of your
choice.
A celebration of Paul's extraordinary life will be arranged at
a later date.
We saw you were getting tired and the cure was not to be, So
we wrapped you in our loving arms and whispered "C'est la vie".
You suffered much in silence, your spirit did not bend, you faced
your pain with courage until the very end. You tried so hard
to stay with us, your fight was all in vain, Angels took you
in their arms and saved you from your pain.
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DRUMMOND o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-06 published
THEDE,
A.▼
Keith▼
At Marian Villa, London on Sunday, May 4, 2008 A. Keith
THEDE
of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Audrey M.
(HOWE)
THEDE. Dear mother of J. Michael
THEDE and his wife
Cathy▼ of
R.R.#8, Owen Sound, Elizabeth
D'ANGELO of Ancaster and Susan P.
THEDE of Toronto. Predeceased by his brothers Roy, Clarence and
Lloyd THEDE and his sisters Vera
DRUMMOND,
Florence▼
PARRINGTON
and Edna POIDEVIN.
Also▼ loved by his grandchildren, Amy and Laura
THEDE and Sarah and Katie
D'ANGELO.
Cremation▼ has taken place.
Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to a memorial
service being held at Gethsemane United Church, 1461 Huron Street
(at Sandford Street), London on Saturday May 10th at 2: 00 p.m.
with Reverend Catherine
MOORE officiating. Interment of cremated
remains at a later date in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to
the Memorial Fund of Gethsemane United Church, 1461 Huron Street,
London, Ontario N5V 2E6 or the Alzheimer Society of London and
Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, Ontario
N6E 1A2 Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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DRUMMOND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-27 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON,
Raymond
Telford
Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Monday,
February 25th, 2008. Raymond Telford
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Forest in his
84th year. Raymond is survived by his loving wife
Dorothy
HALL
(McCRACKEN) and predeceased by his first wife of 47 years Thelma
Jean (DRUMMOND.)
Raymond will be sadly missed by children David
(Sunday) of Watford, Ron (Luise) of Parkhill, Janice
BARTLEY
of London and Jim (Dawn) of Watford. Raymond is survived by 9 grandchildren,
5 great-grandchildren and predeceased by 1 grand_son. Also missed
by stepchildren Grant and Linda
HALL,
Maribeth and Charles
CHAMBERS,
Andrew and Karen
HALL,
Margaret and Bill
HINTON and Peter and
Marie HALL and 15 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.
Raymond is survived by sister Marguerite (Jack)
BODALY of Windsor
and predeceased by brother Manford
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON
(Dorothy) of Clinton.
Predeceased by parents Telford and Lily
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and step-mother
Jessie HAYWARD.
Visitation will be held at the Harper Funeral
Home in Watford on Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. with Funeral Service on Thursday, February 28th, at
1 p.m. from the Funeral Home with Richard
HOORNWEG officiating.
Interment to follow at Watford Cemetery. Donations to the Heart
and Stroke or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated
by the family. Donations and condolences may be left online at
www.harperfuneralhome.ca.
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DRUMMOND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-04 published
HEPBURN,
Velma
Seneva (née
GARD)
At Caressant Care Mary Bucke Street, Saint Thomas on Sunday, March 2,
2008. Velma Seneva
HEPBURN of Saint Thomas in her 93rd year. Beloved
wife of the late Avery "Dutch"
HEPBURN (2004.) Loving mother
of Royden HEPBURN and partner Myrna
DRUMMOND of R.R.#3, Saint Thomas
and Teresa
HEPBURN and husband Bill
FISHER of Sprucedale. Dear
sister of Mildred
HARVEY of Saint Thomas. Also survived by a number
of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter-in-law Mary Lou
HEPBURN (2006.) Born in Yarmouth Township on March 5, 1915 daughter
of the late Albert and Ina
(CROOKSHANK)
GARD.
She was a member
of the New Sarum Baptist Church. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel
Funeral Home, Aylmer on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral
service will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m.
Interment,
Orwell
Cemetery. Rev. Phil
BUTLER, officiating. Donations
to the New Sarum Baptist Church would be appreciated. personal
condolences can be made at kebbelfuneralhome.com
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DRUMMOND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-06 published
THEDE,
A.▲
Keith▲
At Marian Villa, London on Sunday, May 4, 2008 A. Keith
THEDE
of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Audrey M.
(HOWE)
THEDE. Dear father of J. Michael
THEDE and his wife
Cathy▲ of
R.R.#8, Owen Sound, Elizabeth
D'ANGELO of Ancaster and Susan P.
THEDE of Toronto. Predeceased by his brothers Roy, Clarence and
Lloyd THEDE and his sisters Vera
DRUMMOND,
Florence▲
PARRINGTON
and Edna POIDEVIN.
Also▲ loved by his grandchildren, Amy and Laura
THEDE and Sarah and Katie
D'ANGELO.
Cremation▲ has taken place.
Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to a memorial
service being held at Gethsemane United Church, 1461 Huron Street
(at Sandford Street), London on Saturday May 10th at 2: 00 p.m.
with Reverend Catherine
MOORE officiating. Interment of cremated
remains at a later date in Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to
the Memorial Fund of Gethsemane United Church, 1461 Huron Street,
London, Ontario N5V 2E6 or the Alzheimer Society of London and
Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, Ontario
N6E 1A2. (Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral
Home). Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.
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DRUMMOND o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-11 published
BARCLAY,
Ian
Andrew
(March 7, 1921-June 7, 2008)
It is with deep sadness that Ian's family announces his passing
after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife Ann,
beloved daughter Debbie (David)
ROLLINS, his adored granddaughters
Jennifer, Meaghan and Kelly of whom he was so proud, his sister
Joan (John)
DRUMMOND of Chelsea, Quebec and his brother-in-law
Peter (Joan)
HADRILL of Montreal. Ian also had many nieces, nephews
and cousins who were an important part of his life.
Ian was born in Montreal to Jean
(FLECK) and Mr. Justice Gregor
BARCLAY and was educated at Selwyn House, Montreal and Ashbury
College, Ottawa. In 1939 he started McGill and in 1941 he joined
the Royal Canadian Navy. He was loaned to the Royal Navy as a
combined Ops Commando and served in the North African and Sicily
campaigns, as well as the Normandy invasion on D-Day.
After the war Ian returned to McGill where he completed his law
degree and then obtained his MPA at Harvard.
After a year of practising law in Montreal Ian, Ann and Debbie
came to Vancouver where he started a long career in the forest
industry with Columbia Cellulose. In 1964 he joined British Columbia
Forest Products where he stayed until retiring in 1984 as their
Chief Executive Officer. Ian served on the Economic Council of
Canada as well as Many boards including the United Way, Hudson's
Bay Co., the Royal Bank of Canada and Northern Telecom.
After his family and business his other great passion was sports.
One of his proudest achievements was being a member of the navy
team that won the Grey Cup in 1944. His interest in football
continued as he became president of the British Columbia Lions
and the Western Football Conference.
Ian was a gentle, softly spoken man and was a mentor to many
young people in their formative years.
Our family would like to thank Doctor Brad Fritz and the medical
teams at V.G.H.'S Intensive Care Unit and Critical Care Unit
for their extraordinary care.
A celebration of Ian's life will take place at Saint Mary's Kerrisdale,
37th and Larch, at 2: 00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Rev. Kevin
Dixon officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society of Canada, 310-1682 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver
V6J 4S6.
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DRURY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-04-25 published
CHANTLER,
Pearl▼
Gladys
(BICK)
Of Wiarton peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on
Tuesday,▼
April▼ 22nd, 2008. The former Pearl Gladys
BICK at the
age of 91 years. Loving wife of the late Edward
CHANTLER.
Caring▼
mother of Kerry and his wife
Sue,▼ and Lee
CHANTLER, both of Toronto,
Christie CHANTLER, of Hamilton, and Clare and her husband Fred
DRURY, of Wiarton. Forever cherished by her 7 grandchildren and
3 great-grandchildren. Pearl is predeceased by her parents Walter
and Annie; one brother and one sister. Cremation has taken place.
At Pearl's request there will be a memorial service held at a
later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft
Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Donations
to Bruce Peninsula Hospice Inc. would be greatly appreciated
by the family and can be made through the funeral home. In living
memory of Pearl a Lilac tree will be planted in the funeral home
meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel. Condolences
may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
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DRURY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-22 published
GREGORY,
Earle
William
At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Thursday, March 20,
2008. Earle William
GREGORY of Strathroy in his 72nd year. Predeceased
by his parents William and Lizzie
(BEATTIE)
GREGORY.
Uncle of
Wayne and Charlotte
GREGORY and their son Stephane of Strathroy,
Anne ATKINSON and her husband David and their children Benjamin,
Joshua and Emma of Baden, Brian and Sara
GREGORY and their children
Alex, Samantha and Nicholas of Texas, Janice
GREGORY her husband
Murray SHOLDICE and their children Jackson and Matthew of London.
Also survived by his sister-in-law Maxine
GREGORY of London,
brother-in-law Ken
DRURY and his wife
Betty of Arthur. Predeceased
by his brother George
GREGORY (2004) and his sister Marion
DRURY
(1964). Visitation will be held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home,
32 Metcalfe St. W., Strathroy on Tuesday, March 25 from 2: 00 p.m.
to 4: 00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will
be held from the chapel on Wednesday, March 26th at 11 a.m. with
Rev. Kathy
FRASER officiating. Interment in Strathroy Cemetery.
Donations to Strathroy Hospital Connecticut Fund and North Caradoc
Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the family. A tree
will be planted as a living memorial to Earle.
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DRURY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-17 published
DAWSON,
Ivan
Roy
A resident of Blenheim and formerly of Raleigh Township, Ivan
Roy DAWSON, age 86, completed his earthly journey and passed
peacefully into the presence of the living God on Sunday, June 15,
2008 at the Blenheim Community Village. Wonderful and loving
father of Bonnie
(PEASE) and John
DAWSON, both of Raleigh Township.
Husband to May. Dear grandpa of Kristin and Geoff
PEASE.
Also
survived by his sister Harriet
KEARNS of Essex and a multitude
of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret
(DRURY)
DAWSON, five sisters, Cora, Merle, Laura
(CONNER,)
Margaret
(SMITH,) and Hazel
(PHILCOX,) and five brothers, Edwin, Jim,
George, John, and Harry. Ivan farmed in Raleigh Township and
worked at Southwestern Regional Centre for 15 years. He was a
member of Grace United Church and St. Luke's United Church. Family
will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home "Ford Chapel",
141 Park Street, Blenheim on Wednesday from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and
7: 00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home
on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastor Eric
SKILLINGS
officiating. Interment in Pardoville-Union Cemetery, Raleigh
Township. In lieu of flowers, donations to Loads of Love would
be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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DRURY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-23 published
DRURY,
Allan▼
Herbert▼
(June 18, 1940-January 20, 2008)
Few lived life as fully as Allan
DRURY.
Innovator, joker, adventurer,
pioneer, businessman, spouse, father, and a great friend to so
many, Allan was all of these and more. Born to Herb and Ida
DRURY
in Barrie, Ontario, Allan was a high-school sports star and an
excellent student. He studied to become a geologist and worked
in the oil and gas industry in Calgary, Alberta. But a life-changing
event would lead Allan and his equally adventurous and talented
spouse, Brenda
(WEDGE,) into the mountainous wilds of British
Columbia's West Kootenay region. In the late 1960s, Allan was
one of the first skiers to venture into the mountains with the
iconic Hans Gmoser and his then 'upstart' Canadian Mountain Holidays.
A life-long skier (with a great love for freestyle or, as it
was then known, 'hot-dogging'), Allan's heli-skiing experience,
coupled with his kamikaze spirit, led him to ask, 'Why can't
I do this?' As always, he knew he could. Before long, Brenda
and Allan had moved to the tiny logging community of Meadow Creek,
two hours north of Nelson, British Columbia, to start Selkirk
Wilderness Skiing on Meadow Mountain in the Selkirk range, the
first snow cat skiing operation in the world. Since Selkirk Wilderness
Skiing first opened its doors to skiers in 1975, Allan has influenced
the lives of many - and not just skiers. His passion for the
sport and his take-no-prisoners approach to the slopes (ask any
who skied with him…) had even the most reluctant skiers exploring
the wild and stunning terrain of the Selkirks. The same people
would come back year after year, in part for the amazing snow
and the beautiful terrain, but also to be anywhere close to Allan.
He was, quite simply, a magnet. Whether it was flying off a jump
on 'Chuck Your Lunch' (one of his favourite runs), yodelling
through a powder field, or recounting the day's events in the
evening at the lodge, Allan's love for life in the mountains
was profound and infectious. One of his skiers described him
thus: 'He was a true gentleman, a man of honesty, courage, and
clarity. You probably know the Yiddish word that bestows the
highest possible honour to a man. The word is 'mensch'…. Allan
was a mensch and I am privileged to have known him.' Another
skier describes Allan as 'a man who lived his dreams, but more
importantly, invited countless others in.' Today, Selkirk Wilderness
Skiing is known throughout the world as one of the finest commercial
backcountry operators in the snowsports industry. Its family
atmosphere, genuine commitment to staff, guests, and surrounding
community; respect for the environment, and high operational
standards, are all reflections of the man Allan
DRURY was. Whether
he was paragliding above Meadow Creek, windsurfing on Kootenay
Lake, hitting golf balls on the back nine (his field out back,
mostly) or sharing time with his beloved daughters Andrea and
Rachel (both accomplished skiers) doing all of the things the
family loved, Allan made sure that every moment on this earth
counted. Allan had been experiencing the effects of cancer for
two years, but few would have guessed it. He approached those
years, and his leaving of this life, with his characteristic
clarity of purpose, courage, optimism, and wicked sense of humour.
He did not want his death to cause any interruption of the ski
operation because, as he said the day before he died, 'my spirit
will be on Meadow, and I will want some company there.' When
he left us, he was at home in Meadow Creek with Brenda, Rachel,
and Andrea, as well as other family members and Friends. In his
life beyond, we wish him endless 'Rolling Thunders,' another
Meadow run he loved. Many helped Allan take his final jump from
this world, but his family wishes to give special thanks to Doctor Phillip
Malpasse, Doctor Martha Wilson, Cheryl Hicks, R.N., and Rhonda Addison,
R.N., for their amazing care and devotion to Allan. A private
mountaintop farewell will be held this weekend. A public celebration
of Allan's life will be held in Nelson in late April. Anyone
wishing to remember Allan in ways other than doing what he loved
may make donations to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation Equipment
Fund (www.kootenaylakehospitalfoundation.com).
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DRURY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-06 published
DRURY,
Kathy
A.
Please be advised that the Celebration of Kathy's Life will be
held at Saint Peter's (Erindale) Anglican Church, 1745 Dundas St. W.
on Saturday February 9th at 11 a.m. The entrance to the Church
is located just north of Dundas Street, on the east side of Mississauga
Rd. Further information and maps available at www.neweduk.com
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DRURY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-26 published
CHANTLER,
Pearl▲
(BICK)
Of Wiarton peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on
Tuesday,▲
April▲ 22nd, 2008. The former Pearl Gladys
BICK at the
age of 91 years. Loving wife of the late Edward
CHANTLER.
Caring▲
mother of Kerry and his wife
Sue,▲ and Lee
CHANTLER, both of Toronto,
Christie CHANTLER, of Hamilton, and Clare and her husband Fred
DRURY, of Wiarton. Forever cherished by her 7 grandchildren and
3 great-grandchildren. Pearl is predeceased by her parents Walter
and Annie; one brother and one sister. Cremation has taken place.
At Pearl's request there will be a memorial service held at a
later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft
Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Donations
to Bruce Peninsula Hospice Inc. would be greatly appreciated
by the family and can be made through the funeral home. In living
memory of Pearl a Lilac tree will be planted in the funeral home
meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel. Condolences
may be expressed on-line at: www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
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DRURY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-29 published
DRURY,
Allan▲
Herbert▲
Innovator, joker, adventurer, pioneer, businessman, loving husband
and father, great friend to many. Born June 18, 1940, in Barrie,
Ontario Died January 20 in Nelson, British Columbia, of cancer,
aged 67.
By Rick DURST,
Page L6
There are many words to describe Allan, but the one that sums
it up best is adventurer - in mind, body and spirit.
As an adventurous kid hunting through the bush north of Barrie,
Ontario, Allan discovered a U-shaped, north-facing valley. He
raced home to convince his father, Herb, that the valley would
be perfect for a ski hill. His father said no.
Today that valley is Horseshoe Resort, and every snowcat skier
should be grateful Allan's father turned him down back then.
Armed with a geology degree, Allan headed west as a young man.
He met and married Brenda
WEDGE, who shared his passion for skiing.
They had two children, Andrea and Rachel.
On one helicopter skiing trip, Allan and Brenda thought up an
idea that would eliminate the high cost and susceptibility to
weather of using helicopters: transporting skiers on large-tracked
vehicles to nearly all areas of terrain. They established themselves
in a logging community north of Nelson, British Columbia, and
began building their dream in 1975.
Today, hundreds of skiers a year, mostly repeats, take part in
this magical experience at Selkirk Wilderness Skiing, and snowcat
operations have developed around the world.
Allan's passion for all things risky led him to endeavours including
paragliding and cliff jumping. He tore or broke many body parts,
including his pelvis. But he was never discouraged, and always
got "back on the horse" as soon as possible, ready to indulge
again.
On the mountain, his mantra was to give skiers the best experience
possible, whether it was through a quiet chat on technique or
leading them to new levels of attacking the mountain. He would
scream, "Wimps go right, I am going left!" as he pushed skiers
to face new challenges. Another favourite trick was to send unknowing
guides down the mountain first, then take the group down a "better
way."
Skiers at Selkirk Wilderness Skiing will always remember Allan's
yodelling and cries of joy as he jumped virtually every drop-off
and blasted through powder. All the while, Brenda kept her hand
on the rudder, guiding the business and restraining many of Allan's
wild impulses.
One impulse they shared was to build a small-scale hydro plant
to power the lodge, typically ahead of their time.
Because of Allan's and Brenda's wisdom, judgment and joie de
vivre, Selkirk Wilderness Skiing has become one of the finest
skiing operations in the world.
In his life beyond, we wish Allan endless Rolling Thunders, one
of his favourite runs.
Rick DURST is Allan's friend and admirer.
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DRURY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-11 published
BREDIN,
Susan
Elizabeth "
Ben"
Stuart
On July 8th, quietly at Meighen Manor, Toronto, in her 81st year.
Daughter of Gerry
JAMES,
Yorkshire and T.C.S. and Josephine
GRANT,
of Port Hope. Beloved wife of Terence, loving mother of Mary,
Robin and Helen and her husband, Jim
DRURY; sadly missed by her
sister Mary
GOURLAY of Calgary. Dear Grandmother of seven. A good
friend and helper of many, not least to the Anglican Caravan
Mission in the prairies. In faith that, when the evening twilight
finds us gone, what our life has consecrated, lives on. Mors
ianua vitae. R.I.P. Memorial service to be held at Christ Church
Deer Park Anglican Church, 1570 Yonge Street, N.W. corner of
Yonge + Heath, Tuesday July 15 at 11 a.m. Visiting at the Church,
one hour prior to the service. If desired, donations to the Ontario
College of Art + Design, 100 McCaul St, Toronto M5T 1W1 or to
Later Life Learning (Student Benefit Fund), Innis College, U
of T, 2 Sussex Ave. Toronto, M5S 1J5.
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