HEIDBUURT
HEIDE
HEIDELBRECKT
HEIDENHEIM
HEIDT
HEIGHINGTON
HEIKKILA
HEIMBECKER
HEIMLER
HEIMPEL
HEIMRICH
HEINEN
HEINMILLER
HEINTZMAN
HEIPEL
HEISE
HEISEL
HEISLER
HEISZ
HEIT
HEITIN
HEITZMANN
HEIDBUURT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-23 published
VERBEEK,
Peter
Surrounded by his family at London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster
Campus on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Peter
VERBEEK of R.R.#1 Belgrave
in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn
(CHAMBERS)
VERBEEK.
Loving father of Sherry and her husband Martial
ROBITAILLE of
Penetang, Nancy
VERBEEK of Londesborough and Steve
VERBEEK of
Wingham. Dear grandfather of Josh
PICKETT,
Cole
LEWIS, Colette
and Celine
ROBITAILLE.
Brother of Audrey and her husband William
VAN
BREDA of Elmira, Jean and her husband Adam
JOOSTEMA of Guelph
and Lucy and her husband Jerry
HEIDBUURT of Elmira. Uncle to
many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Tom and his
parents. Friends will be received at McCallum and Palla Funeral
Home, Cambria Rd. at East St. Goderich on Tuesday from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. and
on Wednesday from 12 noon until the time of service
at 1 p.m. Interment Ball's Cemetery. Donations to the Alexandra
Marine and General Hospital Foundation Connecticut Scanner or the
Canadian Cancer Society gratefully acknowledged. Friends may
sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca.
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HEIDE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-10 published
TREACHER,
Akiko
In loving memory of Akiko
TREACHER who passed away peacefully
at home on May 3, 2008. Aki was wife to Ted, mother of Patricia,
Rob and Peter, and grandmother of Sabine and Maxwell
HEIDE and
Leia TREACHER. In lieu of flowers, anybody wishing can make a
donation to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation
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HEIDELBRECKT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-18 published
TENNANT-
HILL, Anne Mary (formerly
HILL, née
FARGO)
At the Woodstock General Hospital on Sunday, March 16, 2008 in
her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas McKinley
TENNANT
(2002) and the late Joseph Walter
HILL (1966.) Dear mother of
Robert HILL and his wife
Nancy of Woodstock and Judi
McLEOD and
her husband Leonard of Oakville. Loved grandmother of Paul
HILL
and his wife
Mary of Woodstock, Robert
HILL and his wife Angela
of Cambridge, Catherine and Christine
McLEOD both of Oakville
and great-grandmother of Andrew, Lucas, Jacob and Javan
HILL.
Dear sister of Margaret
MOSES,
Gilbert
FARGO and his wife
Leslie,
Gord FARGO and his wife
Lorna,
Joseph
FARGO and his wife Beverly
and survived by her several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by
her brothers Anthony and Albert
FARGO and by her sister Elsie
HEIDELBRECKT.
Anne was a past member of All Saints Anglican Church
Woodstock, a founding member of the Y Promenaders, Past President
of the Oxford Weavers Guild, was awarded the Volunteer of the
Year Award and was a past employee of Gloria Ruth's Restaurant,
Harvey WOODS,
Woolworths, a Singers Sewing teacher and finally
the O.R.C. Friends may call at the Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire
Ave., Woodstock, 519-539-0004 on Thursday, March 20, 2008 after
12: 00 p.m., where the complete funeral service will be held in
the chapel on Thursday at 1: 00 p.m. with Rev. Bruce
GENGE officiating.
Interment in the Anglican Cemetery following cremation. Contributions
to the Woodstock General Hospital Palliative Care Unit would
be appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com.
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HEIDENHEIM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-23 published
HEIDENHEIM,
Betty
Eileen
Peacefully, at the Marian Villa, Betty Eileen
HEIDENHEIM passed
away on February 21, 2008 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Dieter
HEIDENHEIM for 60 years. Loving mother of Paul, Martha (George
GRAHAM), Alan (Karen) and Eric (Linda). Will be sadly missed
by 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Betty will be fondly
remembered by Friends and associates at the Crouch Library. Cremation
has taken place. Memorial service to be announced at a later
date. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home, 1559 Fanshawe
Park Road East, London. Donations to charity of choice would
be appreciated by family.
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HEIDT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-07 published
DARCEY,
Mildred
Fern (née
HEIDT)
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at University Hospital,
on Monday, May 5, 2008, Mildred Fern (née
HEIDT)
DARCEY in her
95th year. Beloved wife of the late James Alexander
DARCEY (1988.)
Loving mother of Bruce
DARCEY of Oakville and Jane Darcey
WHITING
(David) of Mount Brydges. Dear grandmother of Brennan (Manon
SWANSON,)
Jason, Genevieve (Roberto
FELICE), Jessica, April, Lauren and
Liam. Great-grandmother of Jacob, Tristan, Leia and Chloe. Will
be greatly missed by special friend Monique
MENARD.
Sister of
Frieda TRAUNICEK and Betty
FREEMAN.
Predeceased by her son Jeffery R.
DARCEY (2003.) Visitors will be received on Wednesday 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). The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday
at 11: 00 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church (Oakland and Dundas). Interment
Saint Peter's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis
Society.
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HEIGHINGTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-06 published
CAMPBELL,
Douglas
Argyle
Born Toronto January 13, 1929, died Los Angeles, California February 28,
2008. Douglas had degrees from McGill, Harvard Business School
and Columbia (Ph. D). He was president of his own stock brokerage
firm D.A. Campbell Company in Los Angeles until a series of strokes
left him incapacitated. He is survived by his sister Dorothea
CAMPBELL
(Ottawa;) nieces Helen
HEIGHINGTON (Ottawa) and April
Xenia BOLUNIN
(Geneva,
Switzerland;) and English nephews marine
biologist Doctor Nicholas
BOLUNIN (and 2 sons) and Douglas
BOLUNIN
a London stockbroker. He will be missed by a host of devoted
Friends in Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom and Mexico.
A farewell service for Douglas will take place at All Saints
Episcopal Church in Beverly Hills on March 8, 2008 at 8: 30 a.m.
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HEIKKILA o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-01-09 published
Rose May PICK (née
CARDINAL)
1944 to 2007 (63 years)
Beloved wife of Colin
PICK.
Daughter of Jeanne D'Arc
BEAUVAIS and Henri
CARDINAL of Alban (both deceased.) Dear sister of Leo Paul
CARDINAL,
Henriette FAY (husband Leo,) Aime
CARDINAL,
Liliane
HEIKKILA (husband
Appo), Gerard
CARDINAL (wife Rachelle
ROY/
ROI), Georges
CARDINAL (wife
Rachelle LARCHE,) the late Gisele
TACKABERRY (husband Bill,) the late
Normand CARDINAL (twin brother of Armand) and Armand
CARDINAL (wife
Louise NAULT.)
Daughter-in-law of Jean Lang
PICK (99 years) and the late
Prince Arthur
PICK, sister-in-law of Allan
PICK (wife Mary), Ken
PICK
(wife Kathleen - deceased,) Brian
PICK (wife Bridie,) Tom
PICK (wife
Diane,) Ben
PICK (wife
Barbara) all of England. Mother of Paul
SERRE
(wife Sylvie
ROY/
ROI, grandchildren Jacques and Jacqueline.) Anne
JEFFREY
(grandchildren Rocky and Tanya, great grandchild Emmitt.) Kevin
SERRE
(wife Heather, granddaughter Randy.) Step-Mother of Wendy
RAYNOR
(husband Karl, grandchildren Colleen, Stephan, Lee, Craig, Shane,
Kade and great grand_son Ellis,) Helen
UNSWORTH (grandchildren Catherine,
Dean and Holly,) Heather
TURNER (husband Ian, grandchildren Colin and Connor,)
Robert PICK (wife
Sarah, grandchildren Jason and Robyn) all of England.
Rose will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Rose was the life
long friend of Claudette
LABRANCHE (deceased) of Sudbury. Dear friend of
Monique SERRE, Cambridge Ontario, Joyce
SIMISTER, London Ontario, Joyce
SPRACK, Manitowaning, Laura
RIGOULOT-
BREDIN, Manitowaning, Lucille
DESROCHERS, Copper Cliff, J. P.
MILLER (deceased) of Sudbury, Queen
Margaret JACKSON,
Rosemary
WAKEGIJIG, and all the sisters of the Red Sky
Women of Manitoulin also known as the Red Hats. Rose was also a member of
the Manitowaning Friendship Club, Knox United Church Women and
Southeast Manitoulin Veterans Group and
an Associate of the War
Pensioners of Canada. Funeral Service was held at 1: 00 pm Friday,
January 4, 2008. Knox United Church, Manitowaning with Reverend Mary
Jo TRACY officiating. Donations to Knox Church, local cancer charities, or Heart and Stroke would be appreciated.
Island Funeral Home.
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HEIKKILA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-04 published
HEIKKILA,
Raimo
Tapani
63 Years
Passed away on January 22nd, 2008 following an accident in the
Florida Everglades. An extraordinary person who was described
by all as larger than life, he led an exemplary life of generosity,
inspiration, achievement and passion. Beloved longtime soulmate
of Geraldine
DOCKSTEADER of Toronto. He was a hero to his daughter
Dr.
Shelley
Ann
ROUTHIER (husband Guy Noel) and pilot in command
to his grand_sons Jeremie and Demitri, all of Sudbury. Also survived
by his dear sister Irene (husband Allan
TURNER) and nieces Hanna
and Ria of Surrey, British Columbia. Raimo was born in Finland
and immigrated to Sudbury at the tender age of 7 with his parents
Toini and Tuure
HEIKKILA (both predeceased.) After graduating
from Laurentian University in 1968, he pursued a law degree at
Osgoode Hall. He practiced labour law in Toronto for many years
and later became a member of the International Lawyers Group.
Raimo's true passion in life was aviation, an art that he practiced
well over 30 years. A world traveler, he took tremendous joy
in the discovery of new lands and people. A great aviator, he
embraced the challenge of flying with an unsurpassed zeal. Fluent
in 5 languages, he is best described as simply brilliant. A mentor
to so many Friends around the world, a man for all seasons, a
witty intellect and a humble human being, he will be greatly
missed. Raimo contributed tremendously to the enrichment of the
lives of those who were privileged to call him friend. A Memorial
Service to celebrate Raimo's life will be held at a later date.
Flowers, donations or messages of condolence available online
at www.lougheed.org. (Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To The Lougheed
Funeral Home 252 Regent Street, Sudbury).
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HEIMBECKER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-22 published
SNAZELLE,
Iva
The family of the late Iva
SNAZELLE would like to thank the doctors
and staff at Parkwood Hospital, London for their exceptional
care. To Pastor Gordon
LEGROW of Forest City Baptist Church,
London and Pastor Joel
HEIMBECKER, of Belmont Community Church,
Belmont for their words of comfort and for providing such a touching
Service for Iva. To Patricia
SMITH, organist, for her gift of
music. To Colleen
BIEMAN of Bieman Funeral Home, Dorchester for
her kind assistance. I would also like to thank the ladies at
Forest City Baptist Church for the delicious luncheon. I would
especially like to thank our Friends and family who sent flowers,
made donations, sent food and visited the funeral home. Words
cannot express how much I appreciate the many kindnesses. Sincerely,
Robert Snazelle
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HEIMBECKER o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-06-11 published
HEIMBECKER,
Gladys
Marion
Was called Home to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 1st, 2008
at the age of 98 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her
children, Donna
GUILFOYLE-
ROBINSON of Daytona Beach, Florida,
Philip (Gayadelle)
HEIMBECKER of Calgary, Alberta and William
(Trisha) HEIMBECKER of Kelowna, British Columbia; six grandchildren
three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Gladys
was a member of the Women of the Moose in Daytona Beach, Florida
and the Jacaranda Garden Club of Port Orange, Florida.
The Funeral Service was held at the Pleasant Valley Church Of
God, 6161 Pleasant Valley Road, on Thursday June 5th, 2008 at
2: 00 p.m. with Mr. Doug Barker officiating. Interment will follow
in Hanover, Ontario.
As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send
donations in memory of Gladys to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital
Foundation, 2101-32nd Street, Vernon, British Columbia V1T 9Z9.
Funeral arrangements have been made with Bethel Funeral Chapel
Ltd., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, British Columbia V1T 8Z5 (250) 542-1187
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HEIMLER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-01 published
HEIMLER,
Claude
Aloyisius
Passed away on March 30, 2008. Beloved husband of Helen (nee)
WHITCOMBE-
WALKER. Dear father of Bob (Dawn
HEWTON) of Toronto,
Suzanne of Oakville, Peter (Karen) of Oakville, and Mary-Jane
(Bill RAWLINGS) of Earl Grey, Saskatchewan. Devoted grandfather
of Christopher, Andrew (Joanna), Ted, Lindsey (Derrick), Jennifer,
Scott, Dustin, Abigail and Ethan. Predeceased by his dear daughter-in-law
Carol BELLAMY, sisters Annette and Mildred, and brothers Edwin,
Clayton, Norman and Clyde. Former Owner of Murray's High Grade
Footwear and Claude Heimler Footwear and a former employee of
the T. Eaton and Co. Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus
of Oakville from 1955 to 1957. Joined the Fourth Degree in 1966.
Founding Member of the 60th Degree Seniors Group of Oakville.
Claude was a leader and long-standing member of the Oakville
Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Improvement Association.
He was a World War 2 Veteran and served in Europe with the Queen's
Own Rifles. Growing up in Kitchener, he was active in sports
and played semi-pro fastball. Later in life he enjoyed being
a member of the Oakville Curling Club. His energy, wit and enthusiasm
for life will be greatly missed by his family and Friends. Family
and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 'Oakville
Chapel', 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, (905 844-3221) on Tuesday
from 79 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m.
at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville.
Interment to follow at Saint_Jude's Cemetery. As expressions of
sympathy, donations may be made to the Lion's Foundation of Canada,
P.O. Box 907, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E8. Email condolences may
be sent to claude.heimler@wardfh.com
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HEIMPEL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-28 published
ANDERSON,
Jean
(WILSON)
Peacefully at Huronview Home, Clinton on Friday, June 27, 2008,
Mrs. Jean
(WILSON)
ANDERSON of R.R.#5, Clinton in her 82nd year.
Beloved wife of Fred
ANDERSON.
Loving mother and mother-in-law
of Linda and Terry
FINK of Stratford, Diane and Tom
DYKSTRA of
Fordwich, Nancy and Randy
VOGT of Schuler, Alberta; David
ANDERSON
of R.R.#5, Clinton and Mary and Erv
HEIMPEL of Stratford. Loved
and sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mary
CAMPBELL of London and
Helen ANDERSON of Stratford. Predeceased by one son-in-law Larry
KNIGHT, one sister Mildred
McKAY and by two brothers Charles
and Robert
WILSON.
Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral
Homes Ltd.-Clinton Chapel, 153 High Street, Clinton Sunday from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held on Monday,
June 30, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment Clinton Cemetery. Donations
to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity
of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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HEIMRICH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-29 published
WALKER-
THIEL,
Mary
The family of the late Mary
WALKER-
THIEL would like to express
a sincere thank-you to all who have helped us during our time
of tragedy. Thank-you to all who were at the scene of the accident,
to the ambulance attendants, to the Exeter Firefighters and to
the Ontario Provincial Police, especially Pat
ARMSTRONG.
Thank-you
to the staff at South Huron Hospital for your caring and empathetic
kindness, especially to Doctor
FARRELL,
Nancy
HODGERT, Marg
WILLIAMSON,
and Sherri
LEIS.
Thank-you to the Victim Service Response Teams
in Huron and Oxford Counties for all of your support. Thank-you
to the staff at London Health Sciences Centre Trauma Unit for
your compassionate care, especially Karen
PIERRE,
Lisa
HARKNESS,
Deb, Ashley and Macy. Thank-you to all who sent flowers, food,
cards, or made donations. The support from the community has
been incredible. Thank-you to everyone who assisted with the
beautiful service, especially Mark
HEIMRICH and Bob
KREUGER for
the sound system and to the First Zurich Scouts and Guiders for
the Honor Guard. Thank-you to Joyce
McBETH and staff, the Zurich
Arena staff, and to the Evangelical Lutheran Women ladies group
for the luncheon. Also a special thank-you to Hay Mutual Insurance
Company and to our family's employers. Thank-you most of all
to Pastor Ann
KREUGER for your dedication and words of compassion,
we would not be getting through this without you. Thank-you to
those we may have forgotten to name. May the Lord bless you all.
Hub and the Simmons-
WALKER-
THIEL families.
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HEINEN b@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-04-16 published
LEAH
GRACE
HEINEN
Parents Amy and Fred and big brother Luke joyfully announce the addition
of Leah to their family. She arrived March 28th weighing 9lb 10oz and
measuring 23”. Proud grandparents include Bill and Martha Heinen of
Manitowaning and Bill and Grace Sawyer of Tehkummah, a second
granddaughter for all. Special thank you to Christian Therrien of
Manitoulin Midwifery for her calm professional and compassionate personal
care during our stay in hospital.
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SEIP,
Eldon “Sonny&rdquo
Eldon “Sonny”
SEIP, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District
Hospital on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. He was 68. Born in Walkerton,
Sonny was a member of the Men’s Group and
an Elder of First St.
Matthew’s Lutheran Church.
Survived by his wife
Lois (née
TACKABERRY)
SEIP, children Susan
(Wayne) PETCHEY of Niagara Falls, Bradley
SEIP
(Laura) of Brockville,
David (Beverley)
SEIP of Dryden and Corinna
IRVING
(George
GUSE)
of London, grandchildren Jessica, B.J., Miranda, Ben, Steven,
Neal, Carissa, Mac, Mary and Sherice, great-grandchildren Adam,
Holley, Hope and Carter.
Also survived by his mother Madeline (née
FRENCH)
SEIP, brother
Dale (Ramona
ROSE)
SEIP of Prince George, British Columbia, sisters
Yvonne FOUNTAIN of Paris and Nancy (Brian)
HEINMILLER of Norval
and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Roy.
Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover on Friday
from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008
at 11: 00 a.m. at First St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Hanover.
Rev. Mark KOEHLER officiating. Interment in Hanover Cemetery.
Memorial donations to First St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Hanover
or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions
of sympathy.
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Fierce and forthright judge made practicality and principle his
mark
When it came to standing up for precept over ideological fashion,
the Ontario Court of Appeal judge had no peer. He could not abide
sham or mediocrity, and that attracted a legion of admirers
By Kirk MAKIN,
Page
S10
Toronto -- There couldn't have been more than a handful of appellate
lawyers in Ontario who were unaware that Mr. Justice George
FINLAYSON
had a low tolerance level for unprepared or long-winded lawyers.
Unfortunately, one of them was arguing a complicated commercial
case several years ago before the Ontario Court of Appeal's crustiest
member.
As the hapless counsel droned on through a hit-and-miss series
of legal points, the courtroom began to feel like a village built
on the edge of Mount Etna. Finally, Judge
FINLAYSON could take
no more: "What I'd like to find out is: What should I be doing
with my mind while you are talking?" he exploded.
Recounting the scene, a former colleague - Mr. Justice Sydney
ROBINS - said it was a classic
FINLAYSON moment: "George had
a low boiling point. He had little patience with incompetence
and unprepared counsel."
Gruff, prickly, impatient - all are words that applied to George
FINLAYSON.
His testy nature, however, was the product of a man
who could not abide sham or mediocrity. When it came to standing
up for principle over the ideological fashions of the day, he
had no peer - and it built him a legion of admirers during his
12 years on the bench.
Raised in Ottawa, Mr.
FINLAYSON graduated from the University
of Toronto's law school in 1951 and joined a Toronto powerhouse
known as McCarthy and McCarthy. He soon joined the ranks of a
handful of legendary litigators who dominated the city's legal
scene - men whose names are still uttered with reverence: J.J.
Robinette, Walter Williston, John Brooke, Charles Dubin and Douglas
Laidlaw. His clients ranged from fraudsters and hockey players
to the government of Quebec, which he helped to win a mammoth
lawsuit against Newfoundland involving power from Churchill Falls.
"He was noted for his unvarnished advice and fearless advocacy,"
Mr. ROBINS said.
Appointed to the Court of Appeal in 1990, Judge
FINLAYSON brought
a keen awareness of the practical effects of court rulings on
the practice of law, a remarkable work ethic, and a writing style
that was clear and focused.
"A lot of judges might reach the same conclusions but would couch
them in more circuitous terms," said Tom
HEINTZMAN, a lawyer
at Mr. FINLAYSON's former firm. "George had the courage of his
convictions, and he was prepared to set them down in an unvarnished
way. When there was something he disagreed with, he would stand
there like Horatio on the bridge."
A slight and slender man, Mr.
FINLAYSON also embraced new technology,
had an enormous appetite for work, and appreciated law clerks
who were not afraid to edit his writing.
Practicality and principle were the hallmark of his rulings.
In one case, he overturned a decision that had found a car-parts
company responsible for a highway accident caused by an employee
who was secretly drinking on the job. "The notion that an employer&hellip
has a duty to monitor its employees to determine if it is safe
for them to drive home is novel in the extreme," he said.
He maintained a particularly wary eye for social injustice, excessive
damage awards, and judges who imposed unfairly harsh sentences
on individuals in the hope of deterring other, would-be criminals.
"My father was a very black-and-white person," said his son,
Blair. "Something might not be good law, but it was the law -
so don't whine about it. He made up his mind quickly, but he
wasn't stubborn. If you gave him a good argument, he had no problem
admitting that he had been wrong."
A champion of criminal rights, Judge
FINLAYSON was sufficiently
pragmatic to allow police to seize hairs from suspects for DNA
testing. In a similar realistic vein, he reduced excessive damage
awards and spoke out against legal-aid funding being given indiscriminately
to the children of wealthy or middle-class parents.
Most notably, however, he helped launch a wave of skepticism
about the role of soft science and expert witnesses: from marginal
fields.
In a 1997 ruling, he declared that jurors were quite capable
of reaching conclusions without the aid of a psychologist, and
castigated his fellow judges for abdicating their responsibility
to reach conclusions without being propped up by purported experts.
He was particularly irked by the evidence in historical sexual
assaults, some of it drawn out by therapists who employed dream
theories. "The criminal courts need a new gatekeeper," he railed
in one such case. "Parliament and the judiciary have radically
eroded the traditional protection available to the accused in
sexual assault cases."
Frank ADDARIO, president of the Criminal Lawyers Association,
said these sentiments showed Mr.
FINLAYSON to be "a judge with
strong attachment to the bedrock principles of the criminal law.
He liked the adversary system and its closed set of rules, and
he continually reminded lawyers about the basic rules of evidence,
proof and cross-examination in criminal cases."
But these rulings annoyed prosecutors, whose job it is to deal
with victims and assemble evidence. They were equally put off
by Judge FINLAYSON's regular declarations that prosecutors must
be less keen to secure convictions.
He was equally caustic about lawyers attaching themselves to
causes. In 1980, as treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada,
he urged new lawyers to represent nothing but their client's
interest - and to turn no prospective client away.
"You are not obliged, and indeed, you must not, act as a mouthpiece
for an individual or his cause," he said. He also scoffed at
the idea that some lawyers specialize in "civil rights," calling
it a pompous, pious notion that infers that other lawyers are
unconcerned about freedom and liberty.
He was from the old school of mentoring, Mr.
HEINTZMAN said.
"He wasn't about to mollycoddle anyone. We might be chewed out,
but those who stuck it out learned lessons we never forgot."
In his life outside the courtroom, Mr.
FINLAYSON loved spending
time at the family cottage near Peterborough, Ontario Clad in
eccentric recreational outfits, he was widely known to be far
from expert at the helm of his sizable motorboat. "Stories are
legion of him crashing it into docks," Mr.
HEINTZMAN said. Indeed,
there were few takers whenever he offered rides, and several
neighbours had implored Mr.
FINLAYSON never to approach their
dock.
Mr. FINLAYSON also had a passion for the Toronto Blue Jays, the
Ottawa Rough Riders, his dogs, and the company of a select group
of male Friends with whom he exchanged legal gossip and spirited
debate.
He was a decided family man, albeit not an overly demonstrative
one. "If you did a great job on something, my father's way of
showing love and affection was to give you a firm handshake and
a pat on the back," said Blair, who went on to take up electrical
engineering and to run his own company.
A watershed point in Mr.
FINLAYSON's career occurred in 1989,
when an article in Canadian Lawyer magazine ranked him among
the worst judges in the country on account of his temper, irascibility
and a tendency to prejudge matters.
Based on a handful of anonymous critics, the ranking was far
from scientific. Still, some Friends detected a change. The judge
tried to curb his in-court sniping. A moderate drinker, he quit
cold turkey.
Another important personal event occurred in 2004 when he published
John J. Robinette, Peerless Mentor: An Appreciation, an unusual
hybrid that was part memoir and part biography.
He believed fervently that the best decisions are written almost
immediately, when legal arguments are fresh in a judge's mind
and his reactions to them crackle with energy. He would invariably
return to his chambers from the courtroom and set about writing
his ruling, often polishing off the bulk of it in two or three
hours.
His son said this technique had the added virtue of giving him
a jump on everyone else: "He could get his slant in on it."
Mr. FINLAYSON, who retired in 2002, probably summed up his philosophy
best in an interview several years ago: "My whole approach is
to be a problem solver. I don't have an agenda. I don't favour
the Charter or adopt a conservative approach. I don't favour
the Crown or the defence. I just look at every case as something
that has to be dealt with properly."
George Duncan
FINLAYSON was born in Winnipeg on November 4, 1927.
He died in Toronto of a heart attack on March 23, 2008, while
out walking his dog. He was 80. He is survived by his wife, Joan,
and by his children Margot, Blair and Sheelah. He also leaves
his grandchildren Cameron, Ben, Riley, Josh, Fraser and Geordie.
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HEIPEL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-07 published
BELL,
Lucille
Mary (née
HEIPEL)
Peacefully at her home, on Friday January 4, 2008. Lucille
BELL
(née HEIPEL) in her 82nd year. Wife of the late Donald
BELL.
Sadly missed by her children, Donelda and her husband Paul
LANG
of Owen Sound, Tom of Owen Sound, Dennis of British Columbia,
Ken of Gore Bay, Patricia and her husband Dan
WILSON of Owen
Sound, Linda and her husband Ron
HUBER of Shallow Lake, and Peter
and Tina of Kemble. Also missed by her 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
Also survived by her brothers Ken and Ronald
HEIPEL
(Uncle
Pete,)
both of Owen Sound. Predeceased by 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
A private family service has been held. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation
would be appreciated.
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HEIPEL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-16 published
BAILEY,
Ruth
Ethel
(HEIPEL)
On Saturday, June 14, 2008 at University Hospital, London, Ruth
Ethel (HEIPEL)
BAILEY in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her loving
spouse Robert (1984) and beloved son Kevin (1992). Remembered
with much love by sons Brian (Carolyn) of London and Colin of
Toronto, sisters Margaret (Terry) of London and Fern (Robert)
of Stayner, special Friends Phyllis and Irene and Pyp. In keeping
with Ruth's wishes, no formal funeral services are planned. Cremation
has taken place with a private interment in Hanover at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, please consider an act of kindness
or make a contribution to the charity of your choice. Special
thanks to the emergency and neurological staff at University
Hospital as well as Doctor Ron
KOMAR and staff. Needham Funeral
Services entrusted with arrangements.
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HEISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-09 published
DESJARDINE,
Harry
Peacefully at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on July 8, 2008, Harry
DESJARDINE, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Marion
DESJARDINE.
Loving father of Carolyn (Gary)
JUBENVILLE of London, Sandra
(Doug) GOLDSMITH of London and Grant
DESJARDINE of Strathroy.
Dearly loved by his grandchildren Mike (Val)
JUBENVILLE,
Ann
Marie (Rob)
BROWN, Brent
GOLDSMITH, Crystal (Glen)
HEISE and
Tanya DESJARDINE. Cherished great-grandfather of Mark, Stephanie,
Alyssa and Shaylin
BROWN;
Kyra and Ryan
AUDET; Jessie,
Jacob,
Tyler and Ryan
HEISE. He will also be warmly remembered by his
brothers Murton (Myrtle) of Tiverton, Keith (Grace) of London
and sister Joy
MASON of Hensall, as well as sisters-in-law Madeline
DESJARDINE of Crediton and Audrey
DESJARDINE of Atwood. Predeceased
by his parents Lesume
DESJARDINE (1969) and Ella
(KIPFER/KUEPFER)
DESJARDINE
(1987), brothers Louis, Byron, Herman, Ivan, Noris and Iann and
sister Marion. Visitation will be held in Denning Bros. Funeral
Home, 32 Metcalfe St. W. Strathroy, on Wednesday from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will take place on Thursday,
July 10, 2008 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Don
MacPHERSON officiating.
Interment to follow in Strathroy Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian
Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. A tree
will be planted as a living memorial to Harry.
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McGUIRE,
Joan (née
HEISE)
In the early the morning of her 79th birthday, on February 24,
2008, Joan died peacefully at home on Cape Breton of thyroid
cancer. Lovingly remembered by Allan, her husband of 54 years.
Much loved mother of Richard, Patricia and Sandra. Devoted grandmother
of Alex, Daniel, Brendan and Maeve. Dear sister of Barbara
MORLEY
(Derek). Her life was rich and varied: mother, social worker,
adventurer, athlete. A talented, award-winning poet, who wrote
several moving poems about her approaching death. In memory,
donations are welcomed to the Canadian Wildlife Federation. For
more about this remarkable woman's life and poetry, or to leave
condolences please visit www.richardmcguire.ca/joan or e-mail
Sandra at eponascloak@ca.ns.sympatico.ca
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HEISEL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-23 published
WINNER,
Myrtle
On Tuesday, January 22, 2008 in Kingston. Myrtle
WINNER, beloved
mother and mother-in-law of Ruth and Allan
REES of Kingston,
Dorthi WINNER of Comox, British Columbia, and the late Esther
WINNER. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Betty and Gerry
GRANEK,
and Manny and Poiria
HEISEL, and the late Harry
HEISEL.
Devoted
grandmother of Evan and David
REES,
Erica
WINNER and Liam
HIGGINS.
Services will be held at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles
Avenue W., Toronto. Please call (416) 663-9060 or www.benjamins.ca
for service date and time. Interment, Adath Israel Synagogue
section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Memorial donations may be
made to Adath Israel Synagogue 416-635-5340 or to a charity of
your choice.
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HEISLER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-22 published
ONDERWATER,
Paulus▼
Leonardus▼
Suddenly in the Dominican Republic, Sunday March 2, 2008, while
on vacation, Paulus Leonardus
ONDERWATER of London in his 82nd
year. Survived by loving companion and best friend Carolyn
BROWN
(SODERMAN.)
Paul▼ was predeceased by his wife
Elizabeth▼
ONDERWATER
(SCHWANZ) 2001. Dearly loved father of Annette
DAEMEN
(Harry,▼)
Paul, Michele
HEISLER (William), Tom (Jennifer), Jeff (Nancy).
Loving and proud Opa of Rachel (Jeff), Andrea, Robert (Amanda),
Adrian, Stephanie, Vanessa (Bill), Dominic, Marc, Matthew, Kris,
Jordan and Melissa. Great-grandchildren Robbie, Daemen, Avery
and Theresa. Lovingly remembered by step-grandchildren Bill (Angie),
Bob and Nick. Born in Leidschendam, Holland, August 16, 1926
he was predeceased by his parents Margretha DE
WINTER and Cornelius
ONDERWATER brothers and sisters Piet, Jan, Marie, Leen, Riek,
Jo, Leny, Nelly. Survived by brother Cor (Nel) and extended families
mostly in Holland. Also loved by stepchildren Judy
KERR
(Randy,▼)
Pauline SCHWANZ and extended families. Paul worked at Victoria
Hospital, South Street Campus for almost 40 years, retiring as
Charge Hand Painter in Engineering Services. He was a member
of St. Andrew the Apostle Church, the Dutch Canadian Club, the
Boys and Girls Club of London and The Kiwanis Club as well as
other local volunteer groups. Paul enjoyed life with a passion
for family, travel, music and dancing and there were always Opa's
rules. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at James A.
Harris Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James Street at Richmond, where
the funeral service will be held Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m.
Interment St. Peters Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and for those
wishing to make a donation in his memory, please consider The
Boys and Girls Club of London or the Kiwanis Club of Thames Valley
Fanshawe.
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ONDERWATER,
Paulus▲
Leonardus▲
Suddenly in the Dominican Republic, Sunday March 2, 2008, while
on vacation, Paulus Leonardus
ONDERWATER of London in his 82nd
year. Survived by loving companion and best friend Carolyn
BROWN
(SODERMAN.)
Paul▲ was predeceased by his wife
Elizabeth▲
ONDERWATER
(SCHWANZ) 2001. Dearly loved father of Annette
DAEMEN
(Harry,▲)
Paul, Michele
HEISLER (William), Tom (Jennifer), Jeff (Nancy).
Loving and proud Opa of Rachel (Jeff), Andrea, Robert (Amanda),
Adrian, Stephanie, Vanessa (Bill), Dominic, Marc, Matthew, Kris,
Jordan and Melissa. Great-Grandchildren Robbie, Daemen, Avery
and Theresa. Lovingly remembered by step-grandchildren Bill (Angie),
Bob and Nick. Born in Leidschendam, Holland, August 16, 1926
he was predeceased by his parents Margretha DE
WINTER and Cornelius
ONDERWATER brothers and sisters Piet, Jan, Marie, Leen, Riek,
Jo, Leny, Nelly. Survived by brother Cor (Nel) and extended families
mostly in Holland. Also loved by stepchildren Judy
KERR
(Randy,▲)
Pauline SCHWANZ and extended families. Paul worked at Victoria
Hospital, South Street Campus for almost 40 years, retiring as
Charge Hand Painter in Engineering Services. He was a member
of St. Andrew the Apostle Church, the Dutch Canadian Club, the
Boys and Girls Club of London and The Kiwanis Club as well as
other local volunteer groups. Paul enjoyed life with a passion
for family, travel, music and dancing and there were always Opa's
rules. Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at James A.
Harris Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James Street at Richmond, where
the funeral service will be held Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m.
Interment St. Peters Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and for those
wishing to make a donation in his memory, please consider The
Boys and Girls Club of London or the Kiwanis Club of Thames Valley
Fanshawe.
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HEISZ o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-27 published
FRANK,
Jean
Winnifred (née
CRAWFORD)
Peacefully at Sprucedale Care Centre in Strathroy on June 26,
2008, Jean Winnifred (née
CRAWFORD)
FRANK of Arkona passed away
in her 87th year. Beloved mother of Reid
FRANK of Saskatoon,
James FRANK of London, Elizabeth
HOLBROOK of Thedford, Shirley
and Peter HEISZ of London, Virginia
FRANK of Forest, and Marjorie
HUNT of Clinton. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Crawford,
Kimberly, Matthew, Gregory, Heather, Andrew, Jacob, Haley, Shane,
Keith, and Robyn. Resting at the Gilpin Funeral Chapel, Forest
for visitation on Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 2-5 p.m. Funeral
service on June 30, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. Memorial donations to the
Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, the Heart and Stroke Foundation,
or the Alzheimer's Society gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences
at gilpinfuneralchapel.com.
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HEIT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-09 published
SHEPHERD,
George▼
Houston▼
Shepherd, Osyany and King (retired partner)
Passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, April 7,
2008 in his 77th year. Predeceased by his wife
Shirley▼
Anne▼
SHEPHERD
(née HEIT.)
Loving▼ father of Ruth (Dwight)
TURNER, David
(Nada,▼)
Geordie (Victoria) and John (Nicole). Cherished grandfather of
Sarah TURNER.
Devoted▼ partner of Brenda
McCLEARY. Predeceased
by his brother Ralph and son Peter.
A devotion to gardening throughout his life gave George a joy
and vigour younger than his years, but his greatest pleasure
was raising his children, works in progress still to this day.
Attracted to a rural community, he was concerned with equal and
effective representation of his clients before the law and deeply
involved in community service, especially through the Shelburne
Rotary Club.
The family will receive Friends at the Doney Funeral Home, 318 Main
Street East, Shelburne, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
service in the funeral home chapel on Friday, April 11, 2008
at 2: 00 p.m. Cremation with spring interment at Creemore Cemetery.
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SHEPHERD,
George▲
Houston▲
Shepherd, Osyany and King (retired partner)
Passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, April 7,
2008 in his 77th year. Predeceased by his wife
Shirley▲
Anne▲
SHEPHERD
(née HEIT.)
Loving▲ father of Ruth (Dwight)
TURNER, David
(Nada,▲)
Geordie (Victoria) and John (Nicole). Cherished grandfather of
Sarah TURNER.
Devoted▲ partner of Brenda
McCLEARY. Predeceased
by his brother Ralph and son Peter. A devotion to gardening throughout
his life gave George a joy and vigour younger than his years,
but his greatest pleasure was raising his children, works in
progress still to this day. Attracted to a rural community, he
was concerned with equal and effective representation of his
clients before the law and deeply involved in community service,
especially through the Shelburne Rotary Club. The family will
receive Friends at the Doney Funeral Home, 318 Main Street East,
Shelburne, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service
in the funeral home chapel on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m.
Cremation with spring interment at Creemore Cemetery.
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HEITIN,
Dorothy
On Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Dorothy HEITIN, beloved wife of the late Harry
HEITIN of Worcester,
Massachusetts. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Gail and Mike
HAMMER, and Bruce
EVERESAINT_Devoted grandmother of David, Lisa,
Justin, and Chloe. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles
Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday,
June 8, 2008 please call 416-663-9060 for service time. Memorial
donations may be made to the Dorothy Heitin Memorial Fund c/o the
Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3,
416-780-0324, www.benjamins.ca
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HEITZMANN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-25 published
READY,
Walter
Michael
Passed away suddenly on February 24, 2008 at London Health Sciences
Centre
Victoria
Hospital, Walter Michael
READY, in his 82nd year.
Beloved husband of the late Winnifred May
READY (née
HANAWAY.)
Dearly loved father of Michael, Mary and her husband Gus
HAVARIS,
Patricia, Kathleen and her husband Helmut
HEITZMANN,
Beverley
and of the late Jo-Ann and David. Cherished grandfather to 9 grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. Loving brother to Wanda
CROWLEY. He
will be sadly missed by his extended family and many Friends.
The family wishes to thank the emergency staff of Victoria Hospital
for their care and compassion. Visitors will be received at the
John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street
on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. The Funeral Mass will be
held at Saint_Justin's Catholic Church, 855 Jalna Boulevard, on
Wednesday morning February 27 at 10 o'clock. Interment Saint Peter's
Cemetery. Prayers Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock.
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