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KOTB o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-29 published
KOTB,
Ahmed
On Sunday, April 27, 2008 Ahmed
KOTB retired to the skies he
has been flying for so long. During his short life, Ahmed touched
countless lives being the best teacher he was and simply by smiling
with so much life. Sadly missed by his father, Abdel Raouf
KOTB,
his mother, Salwa EL
GHOR, his brother, Mohamed
KOTB, his sisters,
Soha KOTB and Mai
KOTB.
Mohamed, his brother, and Rhonda, his
cousin, will be receiving condolences at Bates and Dodds Funeral
Service, 931 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1G5, 416-703-0681
on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 from 5-7 p.m.
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KOTCHA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-18 published
HOWARD,
Harvey
Peacefully at H.P.H.A. Clinton Hospital on Wednesday, April 16,
2008, Harvey
HOWARD of London. Beloved husband of Edith
HOWARD.
Survived by his sister Shirley
KOTCHA of London. Survived by
children, grandchildren and other family members. A Memorial
service will be held at Hillcrest Salvation Army, 310 Vesta Road
on Monday, April 21, 2008 at 1 p.m. Interment has taken place
at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas
Street entrusted with arrangements. On line condolences www.loganfh.ca
A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Harvey
HOWARD.
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KOTCHEFF o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-12 published
He was the 'king of real estate' who kick-started Toronto film
festival
After retiring 'at the top of his game,' he made a trip to France
and happened on Cannes and its film fête. Thus inspired, he returned
home to help launch one of his own
By Sandra MARTIN,
Page
S10
A lawyer who made serious money in real-estate deals in the 1950s
and 1960s, Dusty
COHL was seduced by the movie business and spent
the last 40 years schmoozing backers, stars and directors. Tall
and lanky, with a grizzled beard and an ear-to-ear grin, and
wearing his trademark black cowboy hat festooned with shiny pins
and badges and outré T-shirt, he appeared to be the epitome of
louche.
In fact, the film producer and co-founder of the Toronto International
Film Festival was a family man who remained married for more
than 50 years to the girl he met in high school. He was also
a genial and supportive father figure to many fledgling producers,
directors and programmers in the Canadian film business.
"He was unconventional in his ideas and his dress, but he wasn't
unconventional in his living habits and his loyalties," said
film and television producer Ted
KOTCHEFF. "He was the very heart
and soul of the Canadian film industry and the most lovable man
that I have ever met, hands down," said Mr.
KOTCHEFF, who had
known Mr. COHL "longer than anybody," dating back to summer camp
in the mid-1940s.
"Dusty broke the mould of the bland, boring, polite Canadian,
which was very important in the early days [of the Toronto film
festival]," said public-relations consultant Helga
STEPHENSON,
who began working for Toronto International Film Festival in
1978 and was executive director from the mid-1980s until the
early 1990s.
"With his huge sense of fun and flair, he helped a lot in getting
critics and filmmakers here," she said. "Once they got here,
they discovered it was a superb film festival, with an incredible
audience, and that Toronto was a great place to be. But getting
them here was the trick - and then he would entertain them once
they were here."
Murray (Dusty)
COHL was born on Euclid Street in Toronto in the
same year as the stock-market crash on Wall Street. His father,
Karl, was a Communist who worked as a house painter, a union
organizer and, ultimately, as an insurance agent, while his mother,
Lillian, sold bed linens at Eaton's, according to Brian D. Johnson
in Brave Films, Wild Nights: 25 years of Festival Fever.
An only child, he attended Charles G. Fraser elementary school
and Camp Naivelt (New World), a Bolshevik Jewish summer camp
west of Toronto, from the age of 5. It was at camp that he shed
his hated first name and acquired the nickname Dusty. Another
camper, Harris Black, was called Blacky, and the kids decided
that Murray
COHL should be Dusty, as in coal dust.
"He was my camp counsellor," said Mr.
KOTCHEFF, who attended
Camp Naivelt from 1943 through 1945. "He was my boyhood hero."
What Mr. KOTCHEFF loved about Dusty were the same qualities that
have always captured people's affections: "He was so full of
good humour and intelligence, and he was a born non-conformist.
Even back then, he was unconventional in his dress, which appeals
to young people." Dusty let his T-shirt hang outside his shorts
while the other counsellors were all tucked in.
"He had his own style," said Mr.
KOTCHEFF, who also has a much
darker memory from those days: seeing his hero "ejected" from
camp in the summer of 1945 after a "kangaroo court" found him
guilty of being an "anarchist Trotskyite" - at 16. "He always
saw that as a very amusing incident in his life, but that was
Dusty. He was dedicated to following his own vision of things.
He was an original."
After public school, he went to Harbord Collegiate from 1941 to
1947. That's where he met Joan
CAIRN, although she says she knew
of him from Camp Naivelt. When he asked her to dance, she felt
very comfortable in his arms, and thought he might be "the one."
After high school, he went to the University of Toronto, earning
a bachelor of arts degree in 1950. On December 23, 1951, he and
Joan married (they just celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary)
and eventually had three children, Robert, Karen and Steven.
After the U of T, he entered Osgoode Hall Law School, coming
first in his class one year and graduating with a law degree
in 1954. For most of the next 20 years, Mr.
COHL worked as a
zoning and real-estate lawyer, putting together land parcels
and property developments in Toronto and Florida. He was "tremendously
successful," according to his close friend, film producer Barry
Avrich, but retired from the business "at the top of his game"
when people starting referring to him as "the king of real estate."
In 1964, he and his wife were holidaying in the south of France
and she suggested they visit Cannes. By chance, they found a
parking place in front of the Carlton Hotel, ordered a drink
on the terrace and "saw and felt the pulse of the action" of
the annual film festival, which happened to be on at the same
time. "I was like a kid falling into Disneyland," he said later.
It was another four years before they returned to Cannes, but,
from then on, they were regulars at its film festival.
In 1973, he met William (Bill)
MARSHALL, a filmmaker and communications
whiz who had helped propel David Crombie into the Toronto mayor's
office in 1972 and was then working as his executive assistant.
Both Mr. MARSHALL and Mr.
COHL have claimed credit for the idea
of launching a film festival in Toronto; what is certainly true
is that they both embraced the concept as enthusiastically as
seals sliding down water slides.
After visiting film festivals in Berlin and Atlanta, the two
men went to Cannes, where they rented a suite at the Carlton,
ensconced themselves in the bar on the terrace and started schmoozing.
"Dusty was the only person I knew in Canada who had actually
been to Cannes in those days," Mr.
MARSHALL recollected in a
telephone interview.
"There were only about six of us making movies," he said. "We
wanted a film festival [in Toronto] because foreign people might
come and we'd get to sell our movies." Henk
VAN
DER
KOLK (Mr.
MARSHALL's
partner in a company they enthusiastically called the Film Consortium
of Canada) was the managing director of the festival, Mr.
MARSHALL
was the executive director, and Mr.
COHL was "the accomplice."
As such, he was to schmooze and, in Mr.
MARSHALL's estimation,
there was nobody better at talking, bringing people together
and creating a buzz.
In October of 1976, they launched the Toronto International Film
Festival at the Ontario Place Cinesphere on a budget of about
$500,000, half of which was in goods and services. That first
year, they wantonly courted Warren Beatty through a Toronto cousin,
but he failed to show. Unexpectedly, Jeanne Moreau and Dino De
Laurentiis did. And they had a bit of luck by screening Cousin,
Cousine, which was later nominated for three Academy Awards.
In 1978, they defied the then-powerful but now-defunct Ontario
Censor Board by showing an uncut version of In Praise of Older
Women, based on Stephen Vizinczey's bestseller, and almost caused
a riot by handing out 4,000 passes to a screening at a cinema
that only seated 1,000. The overflow crowd engendered one of
the slick-talking Mr.
MARSHALL's more elusive qualifiers: "We're
not oversold. We're just over-attended."
After three years, Mr.
COHL and Mr.
MARSHALL retreated and Wayne
CLARKSON became the first of several professional managers of
the burgeoning festival.
In addition to Toronto International Film Festival, which has
long been one of the top film festivals in the world, Mr.
COHL
put his "accomplice" skills to work, co-producing feature films
such as Outrageous! - based on a short story by Margaret Gibson
(obituary, March 15, 2006) and starring her friend, impersonator
Craig Russell - and The Circle Game. He was a consulting producer
on The Last Mogul, Rush: Grace Under Pressure Tour, Guilty Pleasure,
The Extraordinary World of Dominick Dunne and Bowfire and was
executive producer of The Scales of Justice, which began on Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation Radio in the 1980s and was aired on
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation-television from 1991 to 1995.
Hosted by lawyer Edward
GREENSPAN, it featured docudramas based
on real cases in Canadian criminal law.
Mr. COHL also worked with his cousin, rock promoter Michael
COHL,
famous for organizing tours for the Rolling Stones and other
pop stars, on a concert series on cable television in the 1980s
called First Choice Rocks. Less successfully, the two
COHLs worked
with basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain in an attempt to bring
an National Basketball Association franchise to Toronto. "I miss
him already," Michael
COHL said yesterday. "He was great."
In 1990, Mr.
COHL started the Floating Film Festival, an almost
annual, luxury Caribbean cruise featuring films programmed by
critics such as Roger Ebert, Richard Corliss and George Anthony.
The Floating Film Festival combined the best elements of "the
smallness of Telluride, the warmth of Toronto and the glamour
of Cannes," according to Mr.
COHL. It even had its own emblematic
T-shirt depicting an art deco-style cruise ship flying a flag
with a cowboy hat inspired by Mr.
COHL's black Stetson. The 10th
edition of the Floating Film Festival, which will sail from Los
Angeles on February 25, is dedicated to Mr.
COHL and features
a tribute to actress Gena Rowlands.
Mr. COHL was also a member of the founding board of Canada's
Walk of Fame, which, since its inception in 1998, has celebrated
the achievements of more than 100 music, arts and sports celebrities,
including Wayne Gretzky, Karen Kain, Gordon Pinsent and Kiefer
Sutherland, by encasing their names in a slab of cement on the
sidewalks in the entertainment district. In May of 2003, Mr.
COHL
was invested into the Order of Canada for "his pride in Canadian
talent" and his "desire to celebrate our achievements."
Late last fall, he was diagnosed with liver cancer.
Murray (Dusty)
COHL was born in Toronto on February 21, 1929.
He died at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre of liver cancer
on January 11, 2007. He was 78. Mr.
COHL is survived by his wife,
Joan, three children and five grandchildren. There will be a
private family funeral followed by a public celebration of his
life at a later date.
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KOTKAS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-01 published
ROBB,
William
Alexander
(February 21, 1916-March 28, 2008)
William Alexander
ROBB, M.D., F.R.C.S. died at his home in Calgary
on Friday, March 28, 2008 at the age of ninety-two. His remarkable
life began on February 21, 1916 in Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan where
he was born on the family farm. Doctor
ROBB received his M.D. degree
from the University of Western Ontario in 1943 and was promptly
shipped overseas and posted to Italy. Following World War 2,
he became a family doctor in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan where he
met Barbara
GREEN, a schoolteacher, whom he married in 1949.
Dr. ROBB returned to the University of Western Ontario and obtained
his General Surgery Certification in 1953. After further subspecialty
training at the Universities of McGill and Manitoba, he earned
his Fellowship in Urology in 1954. The
ROBB's moved to Calgary
in 1955 where Doctor
ROBB practiced Urology with Doctor Lorne Mitchell
and Doctor Jack Noakes. Together they were recognized for their
pioneering work in the 'art of the practice of medicine' when
special tribute was paid to them on Surgeon's Day in 2007 by
the Department of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine at the University
of Calgary. Doctor
ROBB retired at age 77 and in his retirement
he enjoyed his family and Friends, his beautiful backyard, reading
history, telling stories and traveling. He was an acclaimed medical
practitioner whose generosity and kindness knew no bounds. Doctor
ROBB's
wife, Barbara, predeceased him in 1986. He is survived by their
four children; Leslie (Gordon
FORD,)
Angus
(Susan
KILGOUR,) Calvin
(Jane EVENSON,) and Carrie (Ross
CREELMAN;) his six grandchildren,
Katie (Stephen
KOTKAS,)
Helen and David
FORD and Hayley, Jackson
and Harris
ROBB; sister-in-law, Eileen
ROBB and many nieces and
nephews around the world. He was predeceased by his sister, Kay
BRUCE
(Alan) and by his brother, Jim. Funeral Services will be
held at Lakeview United Church (3023 - 63rd Avenue S.W., Calgary,
Alberta) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. Forward condolences
through www.mcinnisandholloway.com The family would like to extend
their thanks to Doctor Lisa Retzer, Doctor Peter Giannoccaro, and Doctor Sid
Viner. In living memory of Doctor Alex
ROBB, a tree will be planted
at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes
Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200
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KOTTAS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-18 published
MUZZATTI,
Frances (née
RAKOVITIS)
(June 27, 1958-June 17, 2008)
Following a courageous battle with cancer, Frances passed away
in her home with her family by her side. She leaves behind her
husband and best friend Dino
MUZZATTI and her cherished children
Hannah and Jacob. Daughter of Sophie and the late John
RAKOVITIS.
Sister to Chris and Nick
RAKOVITIS
(Ruth
KOTTAS.) Daughter-in-law
to Teresina and the late Augustino
MUZZATTI.
Sister-in-law to
George and Elaine
MUZZATTI,
Marisa
MUZZATTI and Tony
ZEPPIERI.
Adoring Aunt/Teta to Michael and Christina
MUZZATTI and David
and Jason RAKOVITIS.
Frances had a successful career with Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce for over 25 years where she was Senior
Director, Human Resources where she built many long-term Friendships.
She was an active member of her community serving on a variety
of boards. There was never an "impossible" task for Frances,
her strength and commitment were always evident in her professional
and personal life. She was a role model and mentor to many. A heartfelt
thanks to all her Friends and colleagues for their support and
prayers. Frances was the heart and soul of our family, she will
remain in our hearts forever. Her spirit will be with us always.
Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas
St. W., Etobicoke (between Kipling and Islington Aves.) from
2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday,
June 21, 2008 at 11 o'clock in St. Gregory's Church 122 Rathburn
Road (at Kipling), Etobicoke. Cremation. Donations in memory
of Frances to the Princess Margaret Foundation would be appreciated.
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KOTZ o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-05 published
KOTZ,
Tadeusz
Wieslaw "
Ted" (1913-2008) D.F.C., V.M., K.W., Colonel,
W.C.
303 Squadron Leader Polish Division R.A.F., Ace and Hero of the
Battle of Britain
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Sunset Manor
Nursing Home, Collingwood, in his 95th year. Ted, loving husband
of Julia KOTZ (née
JACYNA;)
Beloved father of the late Henry
KOTZ; cherished grandfather of Christopher and Sarah
KOTZ.
Ted
will be dearly missed by his sister-in-law Yanka
ANDRUSYSZYN,
niece Grazyna, her husband Rod
DIETER and their daughter Meagan,
and by his daughter-in-law Karen
BAKER. A funeral mass will be
held on Friday, June 6, 2008 at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church,
63 Elgin Street, Collingwood, at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Saint Mary's
Roman Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would
appreciate donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Friends
may visit Ted's on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com
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KINGSMILL,
Nicol
George
Webster
At home in Toronto in his 70th year.
son of the late Lt. Col.
Nicol KINGSMILL, E.D., Q.C. and Kathleen Alice Mary
WEBSTER.
Predeceased by his sister, Sara (Sally) Elizabeth
KINGSMILL (1992.)
Beloved
Father of Sara Helen Helling (née
KINGSMILL) and her
husband Glen, and Nicol Christian
KINGSMILL and his wife
Marta.
Granddad to Maitland, Rachel, Hanna and Ryan. Nic suffered from
congenital heart disease all his life and through good times
and bad was sustained by the loyalty and love of his many Friends,
especially Joseph
CAIRNS, also by his late uncle, D'Arcy
KINGSMILL
and aunt, Mary
SEAGRAM.
Sincere gratitude to Doctor Douglas
CAMERON
and Doctor Eric
KOTZER and Annabelle for their many years of care.
Nic was educated at Upper Canada College (Class of '57), McGill
University and Ryerson University. He was a former journalist
with "The Hamilton Spectator", "The Toronto Telegram", and "Southam
Business Publications". He was the 25th generation of his family
from 1273 which came to Canada in 1827 and a fourth generation
member of Saint_James Cathedral at King and Church, where his funeral
will take place on Saturday April 12th at 11 a.m. Donations would
be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Accept the Things I Cannot Change
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KOTZMA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-02 published
DOBSON,
Elizabeth
(Sally) (née
KOTZMA)
Passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 31, 2008 at her home
at Winbourne Park, Ajax, Ontario at the age of 85. Predeceased
by her loving husband Frank. Sadly missed by her sons Michael
(Margot), Steve (Deborah), John (Debbie) and Tim (Susan). Beloved
nana to Michael Jr., Matthew, Jonathan, Rebecca, Kristen, Hayley,
Andrew and Jamie and great-nana to Penelope. Friends may call
on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from 5: 00 to 7:00 p.m. at the R.S. Kane
Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles).
A Funeral Service will follow at 7: 00 p.m. As an expression of
sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Condolences
www.rskane.ca. R.S. Kane 416-221-1159
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