"FLA" 2008 Obituary

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FLACKE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-30 published
WALTERS, Ruth▼ Lavina▼ (née INSELL)
Peacefully, on Monday April 28, 2008 at Extendicare Halton Hills. Ruth▼ (née INSELL,) in her 100th year, wife of the late George WALTERS. Loving▼ mother of Jane HAIGHT and her husband Con of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Paul WALTERS and his wife Nicole of London and Lynn CARSCALLEN and her husband Jeff of Georgetown. Dear sister of Harriet WATSON. Predeceased▼ by her sister Louisa FLACKE and brother James INSELL. Also loved by her grandchildren Clifford, Gordon, Shellie, Karrie, Andrea and Scott and her 8 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Extendicare Halton Hills, Georgetown Hospital and the Waverley Mansion, London. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones and son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown, (905) 877-3631 on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday May 2nd, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment at Woodland Cemetery (493 Springbank Drive, London) on Monday May 5th, at 1: 00 p.m. In memory contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com

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FLACKE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-01 published
WALTERS, Ruth▲ Lavina▲
Peacefully, on Monday April 28, 2008 at Extendicare Halton Hills. Ruth▲ (née INSELL,) in her 100th year, wife of the late George WALTERS. Loving▲ mother of Jane HAIGHT and her husband Con of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Paul WALTERS and his wife Nicole of London and Lynn CARSCALLEN and her husband Jeff of Georgetown. Dear sister of Harriet WATSON and Bill INSELL. Predeceased▲ by her sister Louisa FLACKE and brother James INSELL. Also loved by her grandchildren Clifford, Gordon, Shellie, Karrie, Andrea and Scott and her 8 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Extendicare Halton Hills, Georgetown Hospital and the Waverley Mansion, London. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones and son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown, (905) 877-3631 on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday May 2nd, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment at Woodland Cemetery (493 Springbank Drive, London) on Monday May 5th, at 1: 00 p.m. In memory contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com

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FLAGEL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-21 published
PHILLIPS, Thelma Viola (née BENJAMIN)
In loving memory of Thelma Viola PHILLIPS (BENJAMIN) March 29, 1919 to May 14, 2008 who passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital at the age of 89 years. Thelma was a long time resident of Straffordville. Daughter of Mamie and Oscar BENJAMIN (both deceased.) Beloved wife of Willard PHILLIPS (predeceased.) Loving mother of Sue THURSTON, her husband Pete THURSTON (both deceased). Proud grandmother of Chris (his wife) Brenda, Tim (his wife) Vicky, Rick (his wife) Joanne, and Penny (her husband) Terry VUYLSTEKE. Great-grandmother of Jawni-Lynn, Jayme, Cole, Ben, Michael, and Makenna. Her brothers and sisters Ilene (predeceased), and Albert ARMBRUSTER, Reitha and Jim ELLIOT/ELLIOTT (predeceased,) Donald and Joyce BENJAMIN (both predeceased,) Bud BENJAMIN, Howard and Bernice BENJAMIN (predeceased,) Dorothy and Murray HARRIS (both predeceased,) Ronald and Sylvia BENJAMIN, Shirlene and John CAMPBELL (predeceased,) Marla JOHNSTONE, and Lillian FLAGEL. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. We will miss her free spirit, caring support and Friendship. Thelma had a long and happy life she was independent but always enjoyed the company of others. Thelma was a great woman, and was not afraid to speak her mind. She will be fondly remembered. Her final resting place will be at Smuck Cemetery in Bayham Twp. In accordance with her wishes there will be no funeral or visitation. Ostrander's Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell St. Tillsonburg (519) 842-5221 entrusted with funeral arrangements. Memorial donations (payable by cheque) may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. We would like you to remember Thelma in your own way. We will remember her always. Thank you for your caring support. Personal condolences may be made at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com

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FLAGLER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-09 published
RUSSELL, Gordon Ian, B.Sc., P.Eng.
(July 7, 1923-January 7, 2008)
Peacefully while resting at home. Beloved husband to his late wife Ann Marie (née HARVIE,) respected and honoured father of Sheila (Ray THOROSKI), David, Gordon, William (Catriona). Proud grandfather, cherished by Ian, Scott, MacKay, Shona and Liam. Much loved brother of Bernice RUSSELL (Milton WYLIE) and very special uncle to Alison, Heather and Gordon. Will be greatly missed by 1st Cousins -- Mary FLAGLER, Lois DEVAL, Jean COOK, Jean THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and Charlie McALLISTER.
Born in Greenock, Scotland, he maintained a deep love for Scotland and his Scottish family. Gordon loved the open water and sailing. In World War 2, he served with the Royal Canadian Navy on Atlantic/North Sea duty. Graduated in 1948 from University of Toronto (Mechanical Engineering). After working for Union Gas and Trans Mountain Pipeline companies, in 1956 he established G.I. Russell and Company Limited, his consulting professional engineering practice. He founded Interprovincial Corrosion Control Ltd. and Isoionics. As a pioneer in promoting corrosion prevention for steel integrity maintenance, he conducted R and D, designing and applying cutting edge and innovative solutions, aiming to ensure public safety and optimal corrosion prevention. Gordon was Founding Chair, Southern Ontario Committee on Electrolytes, Founding Chair, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (Canadian Division) and Principal, Walter W. Smeltzer Corrosion Laboratory at McMaster University.
Close to his heart were his family, many Friends and time spent enjoying Ellie, Cairn and Muskoka.
The family will receive Friends at Dodsworth and Brown Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, 2241 New Street (at Drury Lane), Burlington, 905-637-5233, on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. Flowers kindly declined. If desired, donations to the Salvation Army or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

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FLAMAND o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2007-05-07 published
Peter Adolphus MADJIWITA Junior (FLAMAND)
In loving memory of Peter Adolphus MADJIWITA Junior (FLAMAND) - April 16, 1932 - April 11, 2008 - who passed away at his home in Lincoln Park, Michigan on April 11, 2008. The funeral service was conducted on April 14, 2008 at Kerman Funeral Home, Lincoln Park, Michigan followed by interment at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Born to Rose MADJIWITA (FLAMAND) and Pierre MADJIWITA in Wikwemikong on April 16, 1932. Pete gained his Pilot Ocean Navigation licence and was a pilot for 21 years with the Upper Great Lake Pilot Association. He became the first North American Indian registered with the Upper Great Lakes Pilot Association. During his career piloting ocean vessels he was provided with the opportunity to visit Belgium, England, India, France and South Africa. Upon retirement he taught Ojibway class at the Windsor Indian Friendship Centre. Beloved husband of Gloria MADJIWITA. Sadly missed by Elsie ARSENAULT (FRANCIS,) Catherine FRANCIS (predeceased,) Wally FRANCIS, Rosemary FRANCIS, Caroline FRANCIS, Michelle ARSENAULT, Christopher ARSENAULT, James ARSENAULT, Steven FRANCIS, Derrick FRANCIS, Kerry-Ann FRANCIS, Jeffrey FRANCIS, and Melanie FRANCIS. God looked around his garden, and he found an empty place, He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face, He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest, God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on this earth again, He saw that the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace Be Thine". But you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

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FLAMAND o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-03-26 published
Ambrose "Zhiizhiib" FLAMAND
In loving memory of Ambrose Flamand "Zhiizhiib", 66 years old, June 11,
1941 - March 11, 2008, who suddenly passed away at the Manitoulin Health
Centre in Little Current. Predeceased by his parents Mary (née JACKO) and
Louie Flamand and step-father Alfred Pangowish. Beloved husband of Violet
(née Peltier, predeceased). Sadly missed by his very special friend
Rozina Lavallee. Loving father to Edward (wife DeAnna), Faye (friend
Ronald) and Jeffrey (friend April), and Bruce and Bonita Stoneypoint.
Special grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Will be
sadly missed by his godchildren Natalie Eshkawkogan, Bruce Flamand, and
Julie Beaudry. Loving brother to Henry SHawana (wife Agnes, predeceased),
Leonard "Bookaanh" (wife Stella, both predeceased), Joseph "Chi-Joe"
(predeceased), Annie, Charlotte Beaudry (husband Henry, predeceased),
Antoine Flamand (predeceased), and Paul Flamand. Sadly missed by in-laws,
nieces, nephews, cousins and Friends. Interment at the Wikwemikong
Cemetery.

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FLAMAND o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-05-07 published
PETER ADOLPHUS MADJIWITA Junior (FLAMAND)
In loving memory of Peter Adolphus Madjiwita Junior (Flamand) - April
16, 1932 - April 11, 2008 - who passed away at his home in Lincoln
Park, Michigan on April 11, 2008. The funeral service was conducted
on April 14, 2008 at Kerman Funeral Home, Lincoln Park, Michigan
followed by interment at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Born to Rose
Madjiwita (Flamand) and Pierre Madjiwita in Wikwemikong on April 16,
1932. Pete gained his Pilot Ocean Navigation licence and was a pilot
for 21 years with the Upper Great Lake Pilot Association. He became
the first North American Indian registered with the Upper Great
Lakes Pilot Association. During his career piloting ocean vessels he
was provided with the opportunity to visit Belgium, England, India,
France and South Africa. Upon retirement he taught Ojibway class at
the Windsor Indian Friendship Centre. Beloved husband of Gloria
Madjiwita. Sadly missed by Elsie Arsenault (Francis), Catherine
Francis (predeceased), Wally Francis, Rosemary Francis, Caroline
Francis, Michelle Arsenault, Christopher Arsenault, James Arsenault,
Steven Francis, Derrick Francis, Kerry-Ann Francis, Jeffrey Francis,
and Melanie Francis. God looked around his garden, and he found an
empty place, He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired
face, He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest, God's
garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you
were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would
never get well on this earth again, He saw that the road was getting
rough, and the hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary
eyelids and whispered "Peace Be Thine". But you didn't go alone. For
part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

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FLAMAND o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-06-25 published
David (Mosquito) Onezime AIABENS
In loving memory of David (Mosquito) Onezime AIABENS, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday June 20th, 2008, 80 years old.
(April 23, 1928 - June 20, 2008.) Beloved husband of Celina (BEBAMIKAWE) AIABENS. Loving son of Louis and Theresa (née TRUDEAU,) both predeceased. Loving father to Jean, Bruno, Bruce (Sandra), Bernice, Debbie (Theodore),
Ann, Carol, Joyce, Paula (Mike) and Paulette (Phil). Dear brother to
Celina PHESANT, Rita WEMIGWANS, Charlotte LEWIS, and Mabel MacINTOSH (Al.) Predeceased by brothers John and Jonas AIABENS. Survived by brothers-in-law Ambrose BEBAMIKAWE (Rosemary,) Clement BEBAMIKAWE (Doreen,) and Clifford BEBAMIKAWE (Loretta.) Loving Godfather to special Godchildren Vita Ann WEMIGWANS, Mary BEBAMIKAWE, David Melvin FLAMAND, Jacqueline MANITOWABI, Ronnie RECOLLET, Rubine BONDY, Urban MEJAKI, Hilda PHEASANT JACKO and Rosemary ROY (predeceased.) Will be sadly missed by 23 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and Friends. David worked for KVP, BROWN EB Eddy Company for over 35 years until he retired. He enjoyed many activities with his family such as gardening and being outdoors. He loved playing cards and board games, playing the guitar and singing. He had a great sense of humour and loved teasing his nieces, nephews and cousins as well as spending time with his dogs. Resting at Saint Ignatius Church, Buzwah. Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Mission, Wikwemikong, Ontario Monday June 23rd, 2008 at 11 a.m. Interment in the Wikwemikong Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home, Sudbury. Friends called Saturday after 1 pm. Flowers, donations or messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org.

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FLANAGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-10 published
MERRIAM, Irene Daisy
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Meadow Park Retirement Lodge, on Thursday, May 8, 2008, Irene Daisy MERRIAM in her 84th year. Dear sister of Clare MERRIAM of London. Loving aunt of Leona BRADBURY (Jim;) great-aunt and soul mate of Kim BRADBURY all of Etobicoke, and great-great aunt of Renee, Ryan and Amelia, of London. Predeceased by her parents Sylvanias and Emilia (DENNIS) MERRIAM, her sisters Florence STROH and Elsie FLANAGAN, and her brothers Arlen, Earl, Melvin, Cecil and Albert MERRIAM. Visitors will be received on Monday, May 12, 2008, from 2: 00-4:00 and 7: 00-9:00 p.m. in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St. (Between King and York) where a private family service will take place on Tuesday, May 13, at 1: 00 p.m. followed by interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. A Public Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, May 13, at 2: 00 p.m. in the Chapel of Meadow Park Lodge (1210 Southdale Rd. E.) with Canon Gaye WHIPPEY officiating. Memorial donations may be made in support of Team "We Care", the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life. (Please contact the Funeral Home for complete donation information. 519-432-7136)

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FLANAGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-02 published
PAPPLE, Olive Ann (née PRYCE)
Passed away in Seaforth on Saturday, May 31, 2008 after a happy day, Olive Ann PAPPLE, née PRYCE, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Earl PAPPLE (1983) and survived by children Marjorie (friend Brian) Seaforth, Bruce (Gwen) Blyth, Jim (Janet) SEAFORTH, Tom (Dawn) Guelph and Don (Jean) Exeter. She also leaves ten grandchildren, Lorraine (Brian) BROMLEY, Joanne (Pat) FLANAGAN, Jane (J.D.) KIPFER/KUEPFER, Kate (Brent) HAGERMAN, Tyler (Summer) PAPPLE, Kendra (Don) BURTON, Jason (Kerry) PAPPLE, Steve (Shai) PAPPLE, Bruce (Leanne) PAPPLE and Janel (Gary) HARVEY, as well as 22 great-grandchildren. Missed by brother Harold (Naomi) PRYCE, sisters-in-law Thelma PRYCE, Myrtle SCOTT, Olave LITTLE, Edna STINSON and Dorothy PAPPLE. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Tom and Theresa PRYCE, twin brother Oliver and sister Elva. Family will receive Friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 3 at 2: 00 p.m. Pastor Stephen HILDEBRAND will officiate. Interment Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. Memorial donations to Egmondville United Church or Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation appreciated. Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com

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FLANAGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-26 published
FLANAGAN, Bill▼
In memory of Bill, who passed away June 26th, 2005. Those who love you don't go away They walk beside you every day. Remembered with love, wife June, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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FLANAGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-05 published
FLANAGAN, Billy▲
Memories linger on and you will always be with us. Jean, Bill and family.

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FLANAGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-21 published
RAYNER, Phyllis Marie (née GALLAGHER)
Peacefully, as the sun rose in Brantford, Ontario, on June 20, 2008, Phyllis RAYNER, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and proud nurse, died in her 86th year. Predeceased six months ago by her beloved soulmate and husband of 56 years, George. Wonderful and fun-loving mother of Shelagh (Bruce PETERSON,) Mississauga; Moira (Les WHITE/WHYTE), Ottawa; Barbara (friend of Paul FLANAGAN), Strathroy; and George (Lori LUFF), Mississauga. Adored Grandma of Susan, Kathryn (fiancée of David LUND,) and Brian PETERSON; Emily (fiancée of Stefan GINGRAS,) Elizabeth (Alex SARABURA,) Fraser, Anna, and Mary WHITE/WHYTE; and Abigail, Joshua, Zachary, and Jessica RAYNER. Honorary mother of June (Ray) LOW/LOWE/LOUGH. Dear sister of Richard (Mary) GALLAGHER, Regina; and Louis (Vivian) GALLAGHER, Thunder Bay. Predeceased by sister Patricia (late Gerald) McKAY, brother George Patrick GALLAGHER, and George's family Rev. Father Frank RAYNER, OMI, Patricia POCOCK, and Angus RAYNER. Survived by Michael and Mary (RAYNER) HADDON, Joseph POCOCK, beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews. Born October 3, 1922, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Doctor Patrick J. GALLAGHER and Marie Cecilia DRISCOLL, Phyllis graduated from Saint Mary's Academy, St. Boniface Hospital (R.N., 1944) and the University of Toronto (PhN, 1950). For many years she was a Public Health Nurse in Brantford, retiring in 1988 as Acting Director. A tireless volunteer, organizer, and crusader for social justice, Phyllis was the first female chair of the Saint_Joseph's Hospital board, a past chair of the Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital Community Advisory Board, a past chair of the Canadian Mental Health Association Task Force on Housing for the Psychiatrically Disabled, a past chair of the Mohawk College Studies in Aging Advisory Committee, a founding member of the Nova Vita women's shelter, and a past board member of the Brant County Children's Aid Society, the Brant District Health Council, the Children and Youth Services Council, and the Brant and Branford Housing Authority. She also worked on the Ontario Provincial Psychiatric Hospitals Strategic Planning Committee and at the Ontario Board of Parole. A lifelong Liberal, Phyllis served as president of the Brantford Liberal Party. She was also a Companion of the Sisters of Saint_Joseph. She was awarded the Canada 125 medal in 1992, the J.A.D. Marquis Award for her contribution to health care in Brant in 1995, and last month she was delighted to be presented with the Mission Legacy Award by the Saint_Joseph's Healthcare System. Phyllis will long be remembered for her incredible joie de vivre, wicked sense of humour, common sense, and quest for adventure. She loved her family fiercely, cultivated life-long Friendships, and together with George, welcomed all to their home with open arms. She will be greatly missed. Visitation at McCleister Funeral Home, 495 Park Road North, Brantford, Monday, June 23, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 2300 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, Ontario, on Tuesday, June 24 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Saint_Joseph's Lifecare Foundation or the Canadian Mental Health Association.
McCleister 519-758-1553, www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca

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FLANDERS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-10 published
BOXER, Nancy Isabel (née BAKER)
On May 8th, 2008, her 88th birthday, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully, at home. Nancy, treasured wife of Dick, for 64 rich and wonderful years, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Joan BOXER, Shelagh and Christopher TAILOR/TAYLOR and Jeffrey BOXER and Nancy FLANDERS. Adored grandmother of Sarah, John and Todd BOXER, and Ryan, Patrick and Jeffrey TAILOR/TAYLOR. Cherished sister of Gina LAMB (Reverend Bill LAMB) and predeceased by her sister Kathleen WOODS and her brother Graham BAKER. In addition, Nancy will be missed by her companion Mila VILLOTE, who provided her compassion, help and love during the last six years. Born in 1920, in Toronto, Nancy attended Bishop Strachan School, Cheltenham Ladies College (United Kingdom) and the University of Toronto (Pi Phi), where she majored in child studies. She taught briefly before joining the navy (Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service) and served on the east coast until the war ended and she returned home to Toronto. An example for all, Nancy lived life to the fullest. Warm, gracious, informed -- she always had a kind word to say about everyone. Thoughtful, charitable, forgiving -- she was a devout Christian as her church and faith played an important role in her life. Nancy always devoted her life to her family and Friends. For her efforts in supporting her community including the Garden Club of Toronto, the Royal Ontario Museum, the Toronto Hunt, the Order of St. Lazarus, and many other organizations, she was awarded the Queen's Jubilee Medal for public service in 1977. A private family service and interment will be held at Saint Paul's Church and the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate Nancy's life will be announced in this paper later. For those wishing to honour Nancy's life in a material way, donations to Evangelical Medical Aid Society, Box 820, Station Main, Stouffville, Ontario L4A 7Z9, would be appreciated.
'The smile of our dear Nancy will be missed in her person, but her memory will live in our hearts until we meet again'

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FLANNIGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-13 published
FLANNIGAN, Ella Bernice
Suddenly on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in her 78th year, Bernice FLANNIGAN, beloved wife of the late J.E. Keith FLANNIGAN. Loving mother of Kyle FLANNIGAN and Pierette JACKSON of New Liskeard, Kim FEDORENKO and her husband Jim of Paris, Brad FLANNIGAN and Maria ADEMA, Todd FLANNIGAN and his wife Laura, all of Brantford, Kelly DOBOS and her husband John of Kitchener, Sean FLANNIGAN and his wife Alice, New Liskeard. Dear sister of Helen DARLING and her husband Ross, Shirley STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and her husband Richard, Larry BARKER and his wife Cherie, all of London and predeceased by Betty SCHRIEBER and Marilyn SWALLOWELL. Much loved grandmother of Aron, Gillian, Trinity, Jeremy, Liam, Megan, Cameron, Jeff, Chloe, Mary, Darby, Sheldon, Caelan and predeceased by grand_son Christopher FEDORENKO. Loving great-grandmother of Blaize and Bailey. Bernice FLANNIGAN was a former bowler with the Echoettes, where she bowled for 10 years; was a former employee of Robert Holmes Stationary of London. Friends will be received at the McCleister Funeral Home, 495 Park Road North, Brantford on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the Chapel on Saturday at 10: 00 a.m. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. If wished, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario gratefully appreciated. McCleister (519) 758-1553 or www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca

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FLANNIGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-29 published
FLANNIGAN, James " Jim" Robert
We are sorry to announce that Jim passed away at Scarborough Hospital March 26, 2008 at the age of 73 after a courageous fight with cancer. He will be fondly remembered by so many Friends and family, including daughters, Patricia TOWNSEND (Darin) and Kara FLANNIGAN (Herb THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Jr.,) brother Brian FLANNIGAN (Cass), many nieces and nephews, and grandchildren, Claeyr and Gryffin. He was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Elizabeth FLANNIGAN, and brother William. An avid skydiver, pilot, hangglider, scubadiver, sailor, and hockey player, Jim lived life at its fullest and wore many hats. He was a proud member of the King Hiram Lodge, and Canadian Owners and Pilots Association. At Jim's request, there will be no visitation or service. Jim always said, "I'd rather be flying!"

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FLANNIGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-13 published
BAINES, Michael Wayne
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, Michael Wayne BAINES, passed away in his 58th year at the Victoria Hospital on May 10th, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lynn, his children, Jerry (Nina), Tammy (Rudy) and Mark and granddaughters, Kennedy and Ashley. Cherished son of Beverly and the late Gerald C. BAINES, he will be deeply missed by his sisters, Lynda (Ken), Debbie (Dan), brothers, Kirk (JoAnne) and Jeffrey, nieces and nephews, Scott, Cynthia, James, Sara, Rhia, Luke, Jade, Kayla, Kasondra and Kelsey as well as his special companion and buddy, Freeway. He will be remembered with love by Robert FLANNIGAN and family. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Arthur and Marjorie NEWMAN, his mother-in-law, Lu and his infant son, Terry. Michael lived his life in pain, fighting a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis but throughout it all, he rarely complained and was always there for everyone else in their time of need. He was a kind and gentle man with a thirst for knowledge and a deep appreciation and love for his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the caring staff, nurses and doctors who helped Mike throughout this time. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, London Health Sciences Centre, London Humane Society or a charity of one's choice. Following his wishes, cremation will take place and no formal funeral service will be held. A Celebration of Mike's Life will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 4: 00-6:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. Online condolences may be sent to condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com

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FLARITY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-02 published
CONLEY, James Wallace Glen
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday January 31, 2008 in his 87th year at the Grey Bruce Health Services. Glen was born in the Markdale area and was a son of the late Charles and Norma (BRETT) CONLEY. Glen worked many years in the Barrie area. Most of his retirement years were spent at his own home at R.R.#1, Owen Sound where he was able to pursue his love of growing trees, flowers and a huge vegetable garden. Glen never married but he will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Good-bye Uncle Glen until we see you next time. He is also survived by his sister Lorraine and her husband Bob COCHRANE of Owen Sound and he was predeceased by a sister Audrey FLARITY also of Owen Sound and a brother Reg CONLEY of Meaford. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Gardiner-Wilson Funeral Home on Meaford. In accordance with Glen's wishes he has been cremated and a private family interment will be held at Markdale Cemetery at a future date.

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FLARO o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-01 published
FLARO, Veronica " Mickey"
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on February 28th, 2008, Ms. Veronica "Mickey" FLARO of London in her 67th year. Sadly missed by Bill BRODERICK. Loving mother of Linda EGAN of Toronto, Rose EGAN of London, Laura EGAN of Welland and Kelly FLARO of London. Dear grandmother of Crystal, Christine, Carie, Billy, T.J., and Gordie. Great-grandmother of Justice, Fenix, Chloe, and Grace. Also survived by sisters Pat and Judy and brother Bill. According to Mickey's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral Chapel (520 Dundas St. London) on Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 at 6: 00 p.m. Friends may gather for one hour prior to service time. In memory of Mickey, contributions to the London Regional Cancer Centre will be greatly appreciated.

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FLATT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-17 published
FLATT, Jerene Edith (TUCKER)
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria site, surrounded by the love of her family, Jerene passed away peacefully in her 53rd year. Beloved daughter of Dalton and Ruth, and Ethel (pre-deceased). Cherished partner of Carl BREHM (sons, Nickolas and Matthew.) Proud mother of Ashley (Brock HAGGERTY,) Evan TUCKER and grandma of Ayden. Dearest sister of Gerald (Jo-anne), Linda, Tom, Glena (Greg COURTMAN.) Aunt, great aunt, and cousin to many. Jerene's formidable inner strength over the last year, has taught us, to accept this challenge with love and humour. As life has come full circle, for our daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, her sprit will be remembered, and cherished in our hearts forever. Friends will be received at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), for visitation on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 3 p.m. (with visitation one hour prior). Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In memory, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Special heartfelt thanks to Doctor Ingrid HARLE and the incredible caring and supportive staff at Palliative Care 6th floor Victoria Hospital, and Parkwood Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre.

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FLAVELLE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-15 published
Toronto lawyer survived D-Day, defended Lord Haw-Haw in Old Bailey
Wounded during the Battle of Normandy, he was reassigned to defend a Nazi broadcaster accused of treason. After returning to Canada, he practised civil law for 60 years
By Gay ABBATE, Page S8
Toronto -- It was April 3, 1943, and Stanley BIGGS was on the Queen Mary, the ship transporting him and other Canadian soldiers across the Atlantic to fight the Nazis. As he passed the time playing bridge, a familiar voice came across the shortwave radio, announcing the imminent demise of the ship and everyone aboard.
"There are 5,000 Canadians aboard the Queen Mary hoping to reach Southampton by sundown. There is no way this will happen. The Messerschmitts are on the way."
The voice belonged to William Joyce, nicknamed "Lord Haw-Haw" by the British. The American-born Joyce had moved to England but fled to Germany just before the war. There, he became part of the Nazi propaganda machine, broadcasting weekly to England and Allied soldiers from 1939 to 1945. Joyce warned that German fighter aircraft would destroy the ship, but it reached port safely.
That was Mr. BIGGS's first introduction to Lord Haw-Haw. Seventeen months later, with Germany defeated, the two men sat just a few feet apart in an Old Bailey courtroom in London. Mr. Joyce was in the prisoner's box on trial for treason; Mr. BIGGS, a trained lawyer recovering from war wounds, was attached to his court-appointed legal defence team.
For long weeks in September and October of 1945, he did nothing but research treason laws dating back to the 14th century. In the process, he became an expert on the subject, writing several articles and giving speeches on the subject after his return to Canada. Of his involvement in the trial, he wrote in his memoirs: "It was a most interesting and worthwhile experience for a young lawyer to do research and to hear the presentation of argument for the Crown by the Attorney-General." The memoir, As Luck Would Have It In War and Peace, was released by Trafford Publishing (Victoria) earlier this year.
It was the duty of the defence team, Mr. BRIGGS wrote, "to research all of the relevant evidence we could find and to see that, if Joyce was guilty, he was not convicted except in full evidence with the law." During the trial, Joyce never spoke but kept looking around the courtroom as if expecting family or Friends to show up, Mr. BIGGS wrote. No one ever came. A jury convicted him of treason and he was hanged in 1946.
Stanley Champion BIGGS was not, in his own words, "a religious scholar, a cosmic scientist, a World War 2 history professional," areas of endeavour he considered beyond his abilities. The list of what he actually was is much longer: a combat infantry officer, a devoted lawyer for more than six decades, a poet, a school trustee, an environmentalist long before environmentalism was fashionable. He also devoted his life to the principle of doing good for its own sake.
He was born to the law, one of four children to solicitor Richard Atkinson BIGGS and Gertrude CHAMPION, the belle of Brantford, Ontario His grandfather, Stanley Clarke BIGGS, founded the firm of Biggs and Biggs.
Young Stan grew up on Roxborough Street in Toronto's Rosedale neighbourhood. He graduated from the University of Toronto Schools and then studied law at the University of Toronto, graduating in 1936 and then enrolling in the three-year law program at Osgoode Hall Law School. In 1939, he joined the family law firm and was called to the bar that June.
To celebrate, he and classmate J.F. BARRETT went to the world's fair in New York. A group of young ladies graduating from Bishop Strachan School in Toronto plotted to join them there. Among them was Mr. BARRETT's younger sister, Barbara, who clicked with Mr. BIGGS. The granddaughter of Sir Joseph FLAVELLE, a financier and meat packer who was well known for his philanthropy in Toronto, they became engaged by September and married the following June.
After the war broke out, Mr. BIGGS volunteered with the Queen's Own Rifles, leaving behind his wife, who was pregnant with their second son. After months of training in England, he was among the thousands of Canadian soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day - June 6, 1944.
The regiment landed near Bernières-sur-Mer at about 8 a.m., only to enter a maelstrom. A storm had just passed through the area and rough seas meant that all-important support tanks had been delayed. Unable to wait, the infantry was forced to go ashore unprotected, with the result that the Queen's Own Rifles suffered the worst casualties of any Canadian unit crossing the beaches that day: 60 men killed and another 78 wounded.
Mr. BIGGS, however, emerged without a scratch. He made it through 86 days of continuous front-line combat during the Battle of Normandy, and the long struggle to deny Germany's bitter attempt to halt the Allied breakthrough, until finally he was shot in the leg.
The machine-gun bullet that took him out of the fighting landed him in a courtroom. During and after his convalescence in England, the military decided to make use of his legal skills. Attached to the office of the Canadian Judge Advocates General, he prosecuted or defended soldiers accused of such crimes as assault or rape.
He returned home in December, 1945, with the rank of captain and resumed the life of a civilian lawyer. At first, he helped his father with his client list but also did pro bono work, defending accused who could not afford a lawyer. There was no legal aid system in Ontario until the 1960s.
Mr. BIGGS continued to practise law until 2004. "He loved the law," daughter Dinny BIGGS said. "He was passionate about the rule of law, about studying its background, the evolution of law and jurisprudence."
One of the highlights of his career was his involvement in the creation of the broadcaster CTV. He handled the negotiations that brought together the original parties who acquired the licence for a second national television station.
His client, Joel ALDRED, had originally sought the licence on his own. But with the Canadian Board of Broadcast Governors reluctant to grant one to a single entity, Mr. BIGGS helped him form a partnership with Ted ROGERS.
The new partners entered into an agreement with another group, headed by newspaper owner John BASSETT. The channel went on the air in 1961, but disagreements eventually arose between the two groups. Mr. BIGGS came up with a solution that allowed Mr. ALDRED to sell his shares while leaving Mr. ROGERS as a partner.
Mr. BIGGS continued his pro bono work throughout his career, providing free legal advice to numerous non-profit groups.
That list included the Queen's Own Rifle of Canada Trust, the Canadian Opera Foundation and the Toronto School of Art, which his artist-wife used some of her inheritance to help establish in 1968. In 1955, Mr. BIGGS was named Queen's Counsel. In 1995, he received the Law Society Medal, which the Law Society of Upper Canada awards in recognition of distinguished service in the law profession.
Not content to write just briefs, Mr. BIGGS also loved to dabble in poetry. During the war, he wrote The Queen's Own Rifles on D-Day, a poem that now hangs in the Canadian War Museum. He wrote the piece one day in 1944 when several dozen members of his regiment were killed and dozens more were injured during fighting.
Mr. BIGGS was also a landowner. During his lifetime, he planted more than 150,000 trees, beginning in the late 1940s, when he bought his first piece of farmland. He eventually sold that and bought a 40-hectare farm in Mono Township in Dufferin County, Ontario. The land was hilly and not suitable for crops, so he rented it out for cattle. For relaxation, he started planting seedlings, eventually turning the property into a managed tree farm. In 1991, he was recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources with an award for woodland improvement.
Humour was another important aspect of Mr. BIGGS's life. His was not slapstick humour but rather a keen wit, said his long-time secretary, Marjorie FOGG. "He always had cute little answers to things," she said.
Mr. BIGGS wrote of the importance of humour in his life in his memoirs: "Without the humorous twists in my exposure to life&hellip I think I would have cracked up long ago. I have always felt that the therapeutic value of good humour should be gladly welcomed."
Toward the end of his life, Mr. BIGGS prepared a final message for his family and Friends summing up the philosophy by which he lived his own life: "Live fully, share extremes, stay well, keep chuckling, have the thrill of dedication to good causes, be good on Earth for its own sake."
Stanley Champion BIGGS was born in Toronto on December 6, 1913. He died June 17, 2008, at Saint Michael's Hospital in Toronto after a brief illness. He was 94. He is survived by children Christopher, Barrett, John and Dinny, and seven grandchildren. His wife, Barbara, predeceased him in 2005.

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FLAXMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-24 published
LAMBOURN, John " Jack"
At Saint Marys Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2008 John (Jack) LAMBOURN of R.R.#2 Granton at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Audrey (ANDERSON) LAMBOURN. Dear father of Sharon and Don CAMERON of Saint Marys, Bill and Shaun LAMBOURN of R.R.#2 Granton, Ken and Bonny LAMBOURN of Granton, and John and Cindy LAMBOURN of Lucan. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great-granddaughters. Predeceased by a brother Bill LAMBOURN and a sister May FLAXMAN. John will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 25th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul VOLLICK officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery. Donations to the Parkinson's Society of Canada or the Granton-Wesley United Church would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.

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