ELM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-01 published
VAN NORDEN, Julia (also known as Toos
VAN
NORDEN-
WOUTERS, née
Jacoba WOUTERS)
(February 8, 1919-February 26, 2008)
She died in Saint Paul's hospital in the presence of her loving
and devastated husband Herman after prolonged and cruel suffering
from two simultaneous malignant diseases. She is survived by
her children and their spouses (Sophia
VAN
NORDEN and Roger
DEE
in Vancouver, Wilma
VAN
NORDEN and Robert
ELM in Vancouver, and
Simon VAN
NORDEN and Laura
RIZZI in Montreal,) by her grandchildren
(Clare, Alexander and Natalie,) by her sister Johanna (Ans)
PLANKEEL
and her children and grandchildren, and by her sister-in-law
Adela KELLERMAN in Antwerp, Belgium. Her early life was marked
by struggle, first the financial struggle to earn enough for
a university education during the Depression, and then working
in the Dutch resistance during World War 2. After the war, she
obtained her M.D. and was decorated by the Queen of the Netherlands
for her wartime efforts. She came to Vancouver with her husband
in 1951 where they established both a young family and a successful
medical practice. As a professional wife, she made caring for
her grateful husband a priority, while at the same time maintaining
her independent opinions, activities and finances. As a mother
she was a hard taskmaster, but she enjoyed seeing all her children
earn advanced university degrees and establish professional careers.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to www.dyingwithdignity.ca.
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ELMES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-12 published
BEDFORD,
Joyce
Morden (née
BELL)
It is with deep sorrow and heartache that we announce the death
of Joyce Morden
BEDFORD on Saturday, March 8, 2008 after a courageous
battle with cancer. Joyce will be missed by her son Clay, daughters
Catherine STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and her husband Jim and Jennifer and her husband
Barry ELMES, brother Jim
BELL and his wife
Audrey, grandchildren
Emma and Graeme
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, step-granddaughter Jennifer
VERGOS,
nephews and nieces, and a myriad of Friends ranging in age from
6 to 96. Born on May 10, 1928 in Niagara Falls, Joyce grew up
in St. Lambert, Quebec, and attended McGill University. head
librarian at Malton District Library from 1967 until her retirement
in 1992, Joyce delighted in sharing her love to read with others.
In her retirement, she remained active championing various causes
and advocating for social justice through the political system.
She did volunteer work at Aloma Public School and faithfully
attended the Toronto International Film Festival. Her passion
for social issues led her to deep and rewarding involvement with
the Academy for Life Long Learning. Special thanks to Doctor Ralph
GILBERT of the University Health Network for his skill, candour
and compassion throughout Joyce's illness. No flowers please,
however if you'd care to make a donation in Joyce's name, her
favourite charities were the Council of Canadians (www.canadians.org)
and the David Suzuki Foundation (www.davidsuzuki.org). Donations
to Bethell House (www.hospicecaledon.ca), a residential hospice
being constructed by Hospice Caledon that would have made Joyce's
final days more comfortable, would also be appreciated. Or, as
Joyce so often did, take a stand when you perceive an injustice
make your voice heard. A celebration of Joyce's life will be
held on Saturday, March 15 at 1: 00 p.m. at the Port Credit Library,
20 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga.
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ELMSLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-03 published
ELMSLEY,
Marguerite "
Margot" (née
GREER/GRIER)
29 April 1920 - 14 April 2008
Margot died peacefully in Victoria, British Columbia at Glen
Warren Care Home. Margot was predeceased by her husband, C.M.R.
ELMSLEY, in 1975. She is survived by her daughter Alex
CARRIERE
(Cyril BUBAR) of Kelowna, British Columbia, son Tony (Rose) and
grandchild Stephanie of Kanata, Ontario, sisters Kathleen
GREER/GRIER,
Holly ROWLAND
(Arthur,)
Patricia
MARTIN (Michael,) and her brother
James GREER/GRIER, all of Victoria. Margot will be missed by her family,
her nieces and nephews, their families and many Friends whose
hearts she touched with her generosity and lack of malice. Margot
was the daughter of Col. and Mrs. H.C.
GREER/GRIER of Esquimalt, British
Columbia. When her husband Tony was posted to England during
World War 2 Margot joined the Canadian Red Cross Corps and served
her country at Maple Leaf Club No. 2 in London looking after
troops returning from the Continent. After the war she was a
devoted wife and mother with happy memories of life in Washington,
D.C., Appleton, Ontario and her final 27 years in Victoria, British
Columbia with her sisters, their families, and her brother. A memorial
will take place at Sacred Heart Church, 4040 Nelthorpe Street,
on Wednesday, May 7 at 11 a.m.
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