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MINAKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-16 published
STINSON, Lulu Maude (née MINAKER)
Peacefully at home on Wednesday May 14, 2008 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Allen WILSON. Survived by her daughter Lulu Gail and her husband Albert KNIGHT of New Jersey and son Charles Alan STINSON of Toronto. Predeceased by her sisters Georgia (Neil PARKS) in 2004, and Audrey MINAKER in 2006. Friends will be welcomed at a memorial gathering on Saturday May 31 at 11: 00 a.m. at Highland Memory Gardens, 33 Memory Gardens Lane (Don Mills just south of Steeles - 416-493-9580) in the 'Sermon on the Mount' Garden.

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MINARD o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-28 published
WEPPLER, Dorothy Roberta (née BULL)
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound, on Monday morning, February 25th, 2008. Dorothy Roberta WEPPLER (née BULL,) of Owen Sound, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Reuben WEPPLER. Loving mother of Wendy MINARD and her husband, Rodger, Pamela CRANDON and her partner, Brian LONG, Dawn BYERS and her husband, Steve, all of Owen Sound and Cheryl HENRY and her husband, Larry, of Wiarton. Proud grandmother of Michael (Kristina), Christopher (Stacey), Jason, Krista, Nicole, Scott, and great-grandmother of Gavin and Gage MINARD. Dorothy will be missed by her brothers, Oliver KERR, of Nova Scotia, Gerald BULL, Cecil McCARTNEY, Leonard McCARTNEY and Marvin McCARTNEY, all of Wiarton and her sisters, Coralie HARRISON, of Owen Sound, Emmy MOSER and Phyllis McCARTNEY, both of Wiarton. Predeceased by her mother, Helen McCARTNEY, her parents, Jim and Beatrice BULL and her brother, Keith McCARTNEY. A Memorial Service for Dorothy WEPPLER will be held in the Chapel of the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (519-376-7492) on Saturday, March 1st, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. with Doctor Brad CLARK officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service. Spring Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society as your expression of sympathy.

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MINARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-08 published
SCHMIDT, Theodore " Ted"
Passed away suddenly on July 5, 2008 in Sauble Beach at the age of 78. Reunited with his beloved wife Madeleine Marie (2006). He was an exceptional and caring father who helped raise six beautiful children, 5 sons and 1 daughter. Phil SCHMIDT and wife Norma of London, Larry SCHMIDT and Brenda SCHMIDT of London, Cathy SCHMIDT and companion David MINARD of Tecumseh, Bill SCHMIDT and wife Mary of Emeryville, John SCHMIDT of Windsor, and Rob SCHMIDT and wife Catherine of Georgetown. Cherished Grandpa of 13 Grandchildren: Josh, Sarah, Michael, Andrew, Katelyn, Jaclyn, David, Matthew, Nathan, Erin, Adam, Madison, and Kiersten. Great-Grandpa of William and Nicholas DIMITROPOULOS. Predeceased by his loving parents Leopold and Antonie SCHMIDT. Loving brother of Frank SCHMIDT and Maxine of Orangeville, Hilda PARKER of Windsor, Violet QUICK of Windsor, Adeline TORRIE and Malcolm of Windsor, the late Margaret HARTMAN, Mary KELSCH of Alberta, Anna SCHEIDL, Walter SCHMIDT (Died in World War 2,) Elsie MAKOSKY and Mike of Windsor, and Dolores REIVE of Windsor. Brother-in-law of Ann LANGLOIS and late Lucien, Lucille BONDY, Alphonse LANGLOIS and Josephine, Evangeline FORTIN and late Leon, Paul LANGLOIS and wife Doreen, Bernadette REAUME and Jack. He leaves behind many neices, nephews, cousins, and close personal Friends. Ted was retired from Bell Canada after 37 and a half years of dedicated service. He enjoyed singing in the Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church choir and most recently at Saint Mary's Anglican Church choir in Walkerville. Ted was a member of the Windsor Coin Club, and the Seekers Club. Ted volunteered with Canadian Blood Services, and also a member and one time Chapter President of the Telephone Pioneers of America (Chapter 91). He also was an avid golfer and bowler. Visiting at the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 7-9 and on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 2-4 and from 6-9 p.m. with prayers at 7: 30 p.m. Family and Friends are invited to meet at Our Lady Of Guadalupe on Thursday, July 10, 2008 (834 Raymo Rd.) for visiting at 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy the family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Hiatus House or to Canadian Blood Services. Online condolences and cherished memories may be sent to the family at www.windsorchapel.com

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MINARIK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-01 published
WILSON, Robert▼ George▼ (1953-2008)
Unexpectedly at his Toronto residence on Thursday May 29, 2008 at the age of 54 years. He was the much loved son of Helen M. WILSON (WELSH) and the late John S. WILSON (formerly of London, Ontario now of Port Credit). Beloved brother, uncle and true friend to Janet and her husband George, Elizabeth and Harris MINARIK. Helen▼ will sorely miss Rob as her traveling companion on their Sunday rambles through the countryside and further afield on annual vacations that they spent winters planning. So important to Rob were his Friends at High Park martial arts, those in his musical circle and his colleagues at DHL. Friends and family are invited to a Remembering Rob Service and Reception at Christ Church 1700 Mazo Cres., Clarkson, Ontario (Clarkson Rd. and S. Sheridan Way) on Wednesday June 4th, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to place a memorial bench in Rob's memory at the Mississauga waterfront. Arrangements entrusted to Tranquility Burial and Cremation Services Inc. 2124 Hurontario St. Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1M8 (905) 855-7565.

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MINARIK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-02 published
WILSON, Robert▲ George▲ (1953-2008)
Unexpectedly at his Toronto residence on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at the age of 54 years. He was the much loved son of Helen M. WILSON (WELSH) and the late John S. WILSON (formerly of London, Ontario now of Port Credit). Beloved brother, uncle and true friend to Janet and her husband George, Elizabeth and Harris MINARIK. Helen▲ will sorely miss Rob as her traveling companion on their Sunday rambles through the countryside and further afield on annual vacations that they spent winters planning. So important to Rob were his Friends at High Park martial arts, those in his musical circle and his colleagues at DHL. Friends and family are invited to a Remembering Rob Service and Reception at Christ Church 1700 Mazo Cres., Clarkson, Ontario (Clarkson Rd. and S. Sheridan Way) on Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to place a memorial bench in Rob's memory at the Mississauga waterfront. Arrangements entrusted to Tranquility Burial and Cremation Services Inc., 2124 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1M8 (905) 855-7565.

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MINARSKY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-25 published
DAVIS, Bradley
On Thursday January 24, 2008 at Mount Sinai Hospital. Bradley DAVIS, beloved husband of Alissa. Loving father of Jonah, and Liam. Devoted son of Herb and Sandi DAVIS of Montreal. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Leigh DAVIS, Monte DAVIS and Ana, and Stacey and Phil TAUBE, and Josh CHENCINSKI. Loving son-in-law of Aki and Gail CHENCINSKI. Fondley remembered by Shirley MINARSKY. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. W. (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday January 27th at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Adath Sholom section of Bathurst Lawn Cemetery. Shiva at 28 Pantano Drive, Thornhill. Memorial donations may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation at 416.920.5035.

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MINCER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-09 published
KIDECKEL, Sarah (WEINSTOCK)
On June 8, 2008, after a long battle, with all of her courage and strength, Sarah passed to join her beloved husband and soul mate, the late Gordon KIDECKEL. She will be deeply missed by her children Ian and Oreet, Alan and Gayle, Marshall and Carla, and Heather and Stanley MINCER. She was a warm and loving Boobie and will be deeply missed by her grandchildren Brandon, Daniel, Mitchell, Lauren, Tamar, Cortney, Blair, Benjamin, Jordana, and Gillian. Sarah is survived by her sister Ruth ZALKIN, predeceased by brothers Joe and Louis, and sister Molly. Extended thanks to her many caregivers, including Ceily. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 11 at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Avenue West (between Yonge and Bathurst), at 11: 00 a.m. Interment at Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Beth Emeth Section. Shiva will be observed at 35 Westgate Boulevard, Toronto, from 3 p.m. daily. Prayers at 7: 30 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. In lieu of shiva gifts, memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation, 416-785-2875.

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MINCONE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-13 published
MINCONE, Salvatore
It is with great sorrow that the family of Salvatore MINCONE announces his passing on March 11, 2008. Salvatore was born in Sulmona, Italy July 5, 1922 and immigrated first to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario in 1960 eventually settling in Toronto in 1995. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 51 years, Marisa. Also left to mourn his passing are his two adoring sons, Giancarlo and Anthony and their wives, Diane and Lori. He was the loving Nonno of grandchildren, Alexander, Samantha, Giancarlo, Austin and Ariana who will remember his warm laugh and gentle disposition. He is also survived by family in Canada and Italy. Friends and family will be received at the Demarco Funeral Home "Keele Chapel" 3725 Keele St. (between Sheppard and Finch Ave.) 416-636-7027 on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held in St. Norbert's Roman Catholic Church (100 Regent Rd. at Ancaster Ave.) on Saturday March 15, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. Entombment to follow in Holy Cross Mausoleum. Donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Salvatore's memory.

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MINER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-14 published
MINER, Cora Catherine Anne (née KEELING)
Passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, January 12, 2008 in her 92nd year. Wife of the late William Arthur (Bill) MINER. Mother of Mary WOODS of Owen Sound, Alan MINER and his wife Donna of Kemble and the late Betty KREUGER (2003.) Grandmother of Terry and Lorraine WOODS of London, Tim and Sue WOODS of Jackson, Tracey and Al McKAY of Tara, Kim and Kevin DONNELLY of Kemble and Amy and Steve MARRITT of Owen Sound. Great-grandmother of Mandy, Brendan, Dylan, Brodie, Melissa, Rachel and Jesse. Mother-in-law of Gerald KREUGER of Sauble Beach. Predeceased by son-in-law Keith WOODS (2001,) sisters Lillian CLARK, Nettie CATTO, Rebecca FRAZER, Sadie McMILLAN and brothers Ernie, Rennie and Bert KEELING. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home 519-376-3710 for visiting on Tuesday from 1 o'clock until service time. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. David SHEARMAN officiating. Spring interment, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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MINER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-27 published
MINER, Hazel
At Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy on March 15, 2008, Mrs. Hazel MINER in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred MINER. Daughter of the late Edith and Frank SSAINTERRE. Dear sister of Doward of Chatham and Doris CORNELL of British Columbia. Predeceased by her sister Alta KESWICK and her brothers Lloyd, Arthur and Willard. Sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Needham Funeral Services, 520 Dundas Street, London.

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MINER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-04 published
STEVENSON, John Robert
Of Ilderton, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Friday, May 2, 2008 in his 72nd year. son of William and Ruby STEVENSON. Loving husband of Jean STEVENSON (née MINER.) Dear father of Ken and Sharon STEVENSON and Carol and Kevin HOOD. Grandfather of Amanda, Andrew, Luke and Jake STEVENSON and Spencer and Catharine HOOD. Visitation will be held at the T. Stephenson and son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig on Monday, May 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ethel CLAIRE officiating. Interment to follow in Ivan Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be given to the Strathroy Hospital Foundation for the Computed Tomography Scanner Fund or the Melville United Church. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Bob.

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MINER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-02 published
Woman's actions save boy in crash
By John MINER, Mon., June 2, 2008
Seaforth -- In the last few seconds of her life, Ronalee ALLEN did what she had spent a lifetime doing -- trying to save a child.
ALLEN was killed Friday on Highway 4 in a crash with a truck north of Hensall.
Her family said they've been told by police she tried to avoid the truck, but was trapped by a guard rail. Still, her move to hit the guard rail kept her minivan from crashing into the truck full on, saving her one-year-old passenger from being killed with her.
"If they had hit head-on, the baby wouldn't have made it," said Ronalee's mother, Lorraine SAINT_JOHN.
The child remained in critical, but stable condition in a medically induced coma at London Health Sciences Centre yesterday.
Police have charged the driver of the truck with careless driving.
The day of the tragedy had started as one of jubilation for ALLEN.
Her eldest daughter, Breezey, had received a call from her mother with the news that the family would be able to adopt the child they had been caring for since September -- the child who was injured in Friday's fatal crash.
Ronalee, 42, then drove from their home in Seaforth to Exeter to tell her husband, Shawn, vice-principal at Exeter public school.
It was on the way home from delivering the news that ALLEN was killed.
"She always said she wanted to die fast and for a purpose and she did," said Breezey, 20.
Sitting around their kitchen table in Seaforth yesterday, her husband and four children emotionally remembered the mother who had taken in more than 150 kids -- many of them as foster kids and others who needed temporary shelter -- and rushed to help other people.
"She would say, 'If we don't do it, who will?' She lived her faith," said Shawn.
"Each child that moved into our house was not considered a visitor, not considered a guest or a foster child. They were considered part of our family."
She wasn't satisfied with helping only the people she could directly reach. The fridge in their home is still covered with the faces of children she had sponsored in foreign countries.
"It wasn't a tithe or an obligation -- she genuinely cared about them," said her son, Josiah, 17.
Word of ALLEN's death prompted dozens of tributes on the social networking website Facebook, with many remembering the direct woman with a big heart.
"She was in a lot of people's lives whether you liked it or not," said her mother.
Breezey said while "People always say that someone comes in and out of your life and you forget them… you can't forget my mom because she kind of hits you like a train. She is a very blunt person."
Ronalee is also survived by son Makaylie, 15, and daughter, Olivia, Shawn said it took him years to appreciate his wife's special sense for helping people.
"It's like in hockey where there are fabulous players who can go into the game, survey the situation, understand the whole setup and flow and go and get a goal.
"She could see a person, a situation and know exactly what the future could be. She would go in and work on making the preferred future happen," he said.
She also had an infectious sense of humour that drew people to her, both young and old, her family said. Her campfire at Fair Havens Christian campground near Orillia, where she worked summers, was always a popular spot.
"All of my Friends would go there and they would be hanging out with my mom," said Breezey.
The family has rented the Seaforth Community Centre for a memorial service Wednesday at 2 p.m. People are advised not to wear formal attire, but to be in their pyjamas, something ALLEN wore everywhere, including when she dropped her kids off at school.
That's what their mother wanted -- she warned them she'd haunt them if they attended her funeral in black, her children said.
Shawn said his wife of 18 years wasn't a soft-spoken women.
"You knew how she felt, you knew what she thought. Everything she did was from the heart, making things right."

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MINERS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-18 published
MINERS, Vera (ADAM/ADAMS) and Ray
In loving memory of our dear mother, Vera (ADAM/ADAMS) who passed away June 18, 1998 and our stepfather Ray who passed away February 14, 1997. Time may hide the sadness Like a smile that hides the tears But precious memories never fade Despite the passing years. Remembered always by daughters Brenda and Donna, son-in-law Bob and son Marvyn.

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MINGAY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-01 published
CONNON, Peter F.H. (December 11, 1923-March 28, 2008)
Respected math teacher at South Huron District High School, Exeter, from 1968 to 1986. Highly regarded by students and staff. Earlier careers as a real estate agent, stock broker, and forester. Worked as a lumberjack on the West Coast. Served with the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy in World War 2. Possessed of a brilliant mind, he graduated from Pickering College with Honours, and attained his Bachelor of the Science of Forestry at the University of Toronto in 1949, also with Honours. He was a tough, determined man, and an independent thinker. He defeated cancer twice and rebounded from two strokes. Lifelong conservationist, skilled woodsman, keen hunter and angler, and nature lover. Born on a farm near Stouffville, Ontario. Devoted husband of Maude (MINGAY) CONNON, beloved father of Patricia (FRENCH,) Jane HUGH, and Matthew, and dear father-in-law of Doug (FRENCH,) Tony (FANELLI,) and Sabina (WOJCIK.) Loving grandfather of Nils, Leon, Nathan, Sara, and Ava. A dedicated family man to the day of his death. Dad, we will miss your sharp mind, and your relentless sense of humour. "Away ya went, ya happy varmints." At Peter's request, his body has been bequeathed to the Department of Anatomy, University of Western Ontario, London. Irish "wake" will be held at the Oakwood Inn Resort (Terrace Room), Grand Bend, Ontario, on Sunday, April 6, 2008, from 1: 00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada at www.natureconservancy.ca or by mail to 36 Eglinton Avenue, West, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1A1 or call 1-800-465-0029 T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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MINGIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-03 published
BILLES, Alfred Robert George
(November 21, 1959-June 1, 2008)
After collapsing suddenly at his cottage in Minden, Alfred died peacefully at the Southlake Health Centre in Newmarket with his wife and best friend by his side. Loving, passionate husband to Susan, devoted father to Eliza, Stephanie, A.J. and Nicole, cherished son of Barbara and the late Fred BILLES, responsible older brother to Heather, Deirdre (Chris), Maeve (Greg) and Garth. Best buddy to Layne MINGIE. Friend to many. Alfred believed life was a joyous adventure to be lived fully with love and laughter. He grew up in Toronto and spent a happy childhood in the Bayview Yorkmills neighbourhood playing with Friends and embarking on adventures in Wilket Creek. Alfred attended Crescent school from grade 2 to 12 where he formed some of his closest Friendships. He spent his last year of high school at the Canadian Junior College in Lausanne where he fell madly in love with Susan ELLIOT/ELLIOTT. Alfred and Susan married 2 years later. Alfred lived life fast and fully. While in his 20's he proudly became the father of four beautiful children. After graduating from the University of Waterloo, Alfred worked with his father at the Canadian Tire store at Yonge and Davenport for 7½ years. In the early 90's he ran the Hardie Corporation. For the past 13 years he and Susan have owned and operated the Once Upon a Child Store on Bayview, building it into one of the most successful stores in the chain. Alfred was a large, loud, gentle man, full of exuberance for life. He loved rock and roll, cars and boats, his dogs James and Dakota and diet coke with lime. He especially enjoyed playing backgammon and cards, (gin and hearts) and long, hard fought battles of Risk. Most of all, Alfred loved people. He never put off spending time with those he loved. He was a happy, positive person who saw good all around him. He considered himself a very lucky man and smiled and laughed almost every day of his life. He will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched. A special thanks to the wonderful people at Southlake, especially nurses Matt and Steve on the 5th floor and social workers Pat EDWARDS and Pat MILLER. Visitation will be held at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 6191 Yonge Street (2 lights south of Steeles), Toronto on Wednesday June 4th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friends please join us in a celebration of Alfred's life on Thursday, June 5 at 11 a.m. at the Jerrett Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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MINIALOFF o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-07 published
ELSTONE, Debbie (née MINIALOFF)
It is with intense sadness we announce that our shining light has gone out. Our little sister Debbie, who showed us what real strength was, finally could fight no more. Her battle with Leukemia lasted just over a year, and she handled it with strength and dignity. Beloved wife of Mike and loving mother of her two beautiful daughters Jess and Alex. Loving daughter of Joseph and Sylvia. She will be missed by her sisters Kathy (Bernie) and Patti (Steve) and her brother Rob (Linda). She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews, her mother and father-in-law Pete and Gwen ELSTONE and their son Dave and many other family and Friends. Good luck on your journey Deb. We will think of you every day and forever be thankful for the happiness, your brief forty four years brought us all. For all of us who love you, your light will never go out. Thank you to all the wonderful nurses and doctors at Mt. Sinai Intensive Care Unit, as well as the staff of floor 14 A and B at Princess Margaret Hospital. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10 North of Queen Elizabeth Way) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. All donations in Debbie's name will go to Leukemia Research. Donations can also be made online at www.pmhf.ca

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MINIELLY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-19 published
MINIELLY, Lillie Fern
Peacefully at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Site-Bluewater Health in Petrolia on Saturday, February 16th, 2008. Lillie Fern MINIELLY of Petrolia, formerly of Watford in her 99th year. Lillie is survived by her loving children Allan and Betty, Wayne and Carolyn, Ivan and Florrie, Clare and Jane, Royce and Marilyn and Elaine and Ray. Predeceased by son Ross (1994) and survived by daughter-in-law Caroline MINIELLY and also predeceased by son Ralph (1936.) Lillie will be sadly missed by 19 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Remembered by sisters Edna BROWN, Ada PIERCE and Marjorie McDONALD. Survived by sister-in-law Ruth MINIELLY. Private family services have taken place with interment at Alvinston Cemetery. A public memorial service will take place at a later date. Donations to the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Site-Bluewater Health Foundation (Petrolia Cataract Clinic) would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Harper Funeral Home in Watford (519-876-2218). Donations and condolences may be left online at www.harperfuneralhome.ca

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MINIELLY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-05 published
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, Trevor
A resident of R.R.#2 Florence, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at the age of 25. Born in London, Beloved son of Joe and Karen ELLIOT/ELLIOTT. Loving grand_son of Marian and the late Donald ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and Wilbert and Eleanor BLAIN. Loving brother of Brandie and her fiance Jesse MINIELLY and Nicole ELLIOT/ELLIOTT. Sadly missed by his Aunt's and Uncle's Noreen and Ronald WETMORE, Charles and Jane ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, Peter and Sharon BLAIN, Diane BLAIN and Serge HARVEY, Tim and Mona BLAIN, Rob and Karen BLAIN. Sadly missed by cousins, Karen and Jodie and Dylan, Janet and Joel, Ian, Mary, Elizabeth, Tammy, Joe, Julia, Natalie, Taylor, Amanda and girls, Trish and family, Camille and Ayden. Also survived by many other relatives and Friends. The ELLIOT/ELLIOTT family will receive Friends at the Badder and Robinson Funeral Home, 211 Elm Street, Bothwell on Sunday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. with Pastor Sharon CAMPBELL- RAYMENT of the Shetland United Church officiating. Interment Shetland Cemetery. Donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque to the New Florence Community Centre. Online condolences and donations may be left at our website www.badderfuneralhome.com. The Florence Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 196 will hold a Memorial Service on Monday evening at 6: 45 p.m. "A tree will be planted in memory of Trevor ELLIOT/ELLIOTT in the Badder and Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp."

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MINK o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-04-02 published
BUMSTEAD, Earl George (June 11, 1920-March 20, 2008)
Peacefully passed away at The WestMount, Kitchener, Ontario, on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at age 87 years. Beloved husband for 57 years of the late Edeltraut Anna Martha (MINK,) who passed away May 25, 2007. Dear father of Lois and Brian CLIFFORD of Kitchener, Wayne of New Hamburg and his partner Melissa DENNISON of Kitchener, Carol Anne and Brian TOLTON of Markdale; sadly missed by grand children, Paul and Brae-Lyn CLIFFORD, Aaron CLIFFORD, Neil TOLTON and Darrah, Carly and Everett BUMSTEAD; dear brother of Ruby (John) IRWIN, Marie (Carman) LOUCKS, Marjorie (Larry) GIBSON, Frank (Elaine) BUMSTEAD, Shirley (Robert) BETTS and also fondly remembered by Michele BRANIFF. Predeceased by sisters, Edna MILLS and Pearl RUSSELL. A funeral service to celebrate Earl's life was held in the chapel at the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home, Waterloo, on Monday, March 24, 2008. Rev. Bob PARKS officiated, with tributes given by Earl's daughter, Carol Anne TOLTON, his grand daughters, Darrah and Carly BUMSTEAD, his grand_son, Paul CLIFFORD, and his son-in-law, Brian CLIFFORD. Pallbearers were his six grandchildren, Paul, Aaron, Neil, Darrah, Carly and Everett. A private family graveside service took place with burial following at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener, Ontario where Edel was interred just 10 months before. Earl was born and raised on the Meaford Tank Range, moving to Kitchener to drive a bus as a young man, where he met and married Edel MINK. The family moved to Flesherton in 1961 where Earl purchased a general insurance agency, relocating to Markdale in 1968. Earl owned and operated Earl G Bumstead Insurance Ltd. and was actively involved in the Markdale community, serving on the school board and town council. He was an executive member of the local Rotary Club and a long-time member of the Markdale Country Club. He and Edel retired to Kitchener in 1985, wintering in Florida for sixteen years. Earl's declining health necessitated his move to long term care and he resided at The WestMount from 2003 until his passing. Donations were made to Benton Street Baptist Church in Kitchener and The Alzheimer's Society.
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MINKE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-15 published
MINKE, Mary Elizabeth
Surrounded by her family at the Southampton Care Centre on Friday evening, January 11th, 2008, at the age of 67 years, Mary MINKE. Wife of Robert MINKE of Port Elgin. Mother of Michelle and her husband Randy BROUGH of Wiarton, Rick and his wife Cindy of Chesley, and Janice and her husband Sean KENNY of Kitchener. Grandma to Bella and Jasmine, Ryan, Curtis, Daniel and Lindsay, and Abbey, cousin to Catherine SMITH and Karen CARDIFF, and niece of Margot SMITH of Ottawa. Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16th. Funeral service will be conducted in Tolmie Memorial Presbyterian Church 699 Goderich St. in Port Elgin on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Church MOON officiating. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery. A reception with the family will follow at Tolmie Memorial Church. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer Society, or Tolmie Memorial Presbyterian Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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MINKE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-28 published
LIEFSO, Mary Louise (née SCHILDROTH)
Of Chesley, passed away peacefully at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Laurier LIEFSO. Cherished mother of Linda and her husband Sam HEAD of Ayr, David and his wife Doreen of Sudbury, Irene and her husband Jim DRIEDGER of Chesley and Steven and his wife Sabina of Barrie. Mary will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Michael, Andrew, Lyndon, Chantal, Mark, Krista and great-grand_son Rilley. She will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Fran SCHILDROTH of Aurora. Predeceased by her granddaughter Jennifer brothers William, Louis, Clarence, Norman and George; sisters Edith SCHILDROTH and Annie KISSACK and her parents, Fred and Mary (MINKE) SCHILDROTH. Visitation will be held at Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church, Chesley on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 2 p.m. Spring interment in Chesley Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Saint Mark's Lutheran Church, Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.cameronfuneralhomes.com

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MINKHORST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-22 published
MINKHORST, Margaret Elaine (née PIKE)
Peacefully at her home, in Milton, Ontario on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of G. Max MINKHORST. Loving mother of Roger (Songmei) and Keith (Sheila). Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Grant, Stacey, Cory and Erika. Predeceased by her brother Geoffrey PIKE. At Margaret's request a private family service was held. Those wishing to make a donation in Margaret's memory are asked to consider the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1230 North Shore Blvd. E., Burlington, L7S 1W7. (Arrangements entrusted to Smith's Funeral Home, Burlington, 905-632-3333).

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MINKOWSKI o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-07 published
MINKOWSKI, Katarzyna (née KUCLO)
Of Saint Thomas, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 4th, 2008, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Marian MINKOWSKI (1996) and dearly loved mother of Wendy and her husband Allen BENOIT of Saint Thomas and Yadzia SILVA of Texas. Much loved grandmother of Michael, Matthew and Aaron. Dear sister of Michael, Stephanie, John and Stephen, all of Poland. Katarzyna was born in Poland on June 19, 1936, the daughter of the late Basil and Anastasia KUCLO. She was a member of Holy Angels' Church and a former member of the Catholic Women's League. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas until Wednesday morning and then to Holy Angels' Church where Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10: 00 a.m. Interment to follow in Holy Angels' Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Tuesday at 7: 00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association.

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MINNEMA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-14 published
LUNN, Russell Kenneth
Of Belmont, passed away on Monday, May 12th, 2008, at his late residence, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 85. Dearly loved husband of Shirley Alice (MAJOR) LUNN and loved father of Brian and his wife Donna LUNN of Belmont, Kathy and her husband Herman MINNEMA of Dutton, Nancy and her husband David NEWELL of Springfield, Mariann LUNN and friend Karen Pavey of Saint Thomas, Patti-Lyn and her husband Patrick TAIT/TAITE/TATE of Saint Thomas and the late Steven Allen LUNN (1962.) Dear brother of Maxwell and his wife Louise LUNN of London, Grace LUMLEY of Saint Thomas, Louie and her husband Donald LACKEY of Wallacetown, Lloyd and his wife Geraldine LUNN of Putnam and brother-in-law of Jessie LUNN of Dutton. Predeceased by 2 brothers Raymond and Leonard and a sister Eleanor WALLACE (2007.) Loved grandfather of Ammie, Bradley, Rebecca, Carrie, Kirk, Mark, Randy, Matthew, Steven, Tamara, Alyssa and Dallas and great-grandfather of Xavier, Mason, Zachery, Marissa, Willem, Owen and Marissa. Russell was born in Port Talbot on April 25th, 1923, the son of the late Archie and Ruby (CAMERON) LUNN. He farmed on Crossley-Hunter Line from 1951-1980. He was a 60 year member of Victory Lodge #465, Belmont, served in every office. Past Noble Gran, Past Grand Master. He was member Encampment Elgin #20 and transferred to Harmony London #3. London Canton #1, Department Commander, Brigadier General of the Department Council of Ontario Patriarchs Militant, I.O.O.F. 2003-2004. Member of Saint_James Presbyterian Church, served on the Board of Managers, was an Elder, Clerk of Session and sang in the choir. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas until Saturday morning and then to Saint_James Presbyterian Church where funeral service will be held at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow in Elmdale Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening at 6: 45 p.m. by Officers and Members of Victory Lodge #465, Belmont. Remembrances may be made to Saint_James Presbyterian Church, the Oddfellows Heart Equipment Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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MINNS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-05 published
GRANT, Barry Douglas
Suddenly, and shockingly, Barry Douglas GRANT passed away much too soon on Monday, March 3, 2008. A warm, loving and incredibly generous man, Barry will always be remembered for his keen intellect, his faithfulness and his respect for others. Barry leaves his adoring and adored wife, Susan MINNS, his much loved daughter, Erinn OXFORD, her husband Dion OXFORD and his very special granddaughter Cate, adored son Logan and his dear wife, Amanda. He also leaves his first wife Elaine and his faithful dog, Morgan. He will be greatly missed by many, many loving Friends. His many talents include his extraordinary skills as an interior designer and his prowess as a gourmet chef. He was passionate about life and we loved him. Barry, a toast to you. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Thursday from 5-9 p.m. A Service to Celebrate Barry's Life will be held at the Church of the Resurrection Anglican, 1100 Woodbine Avenue, on Friday, March 7, 2008 at 11 a.m. Private interment Glendale Memorial Gardens.

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MINO o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-02-27 published
DILLMAN, Mavis▼ (née MINO)
After a lengthy battle with cancer in Headwaters Hospital, Orangeville on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Mavis (MINO) DILLMAN in her year, Beloved wife of the late Ron DILLMAN. Dear mother of Susan (Jeff) DAVIS, Janice (David) ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, David (Tracy) DILLMAN and Donald (Patti) DILLMAN all of Dundalk. Loving grandmother of Shannon, Ben (Tracy O'DONOHOE), Jessica, Meaghan, Lucas and Aaron. Survived by brothers Russ (Peggy) MINO, Butch▼ (Betty▼) MINO, sisters Noreen (Gord) LORENZ, Gail SHERWIN, Carol (Ted) GALBRAITH. Loving sister-in-law of Ray (Penny) DILLMAN, Allen (Candy) DILLMAN; her mother-in-law Eva (Gertie) DILLMAN. Predeceased by her parents William and Wilma MINO, daughter-in-law Tracy (HOWES) DILLMAN, father-in-law Reginald DILLMAN, brothers-in-law Jim SHERWIN and Ken ROSS, niece Leeanne SHERWIN and sister-in-law Darlene ROSS. A memorial service was held at the McMiilan and Jack Funeral Home, Dundalk on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. Donations to Headwaters Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, Dundalk United Church or the' Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Visitation was on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m.
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MINO o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-21 published
DILLMAN, Mavis▲ (née MINO)
After a lengthy battle with cancer in Headwaters Hospital, Orangeville on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Mavis (MINO) DILLMAN in her 71st year, beloved wife of the late Ronald DILLMAN. Dear mother of Susan (Jeff) DAVIS, Janice (David) ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, David (Tracy) DILLMAN and Donald (Patti) DILLMAN all of Dundalk. Loving grandmother of Shannon, Ben (Tracy O'DONOHOE,) Jessica, Meaghan, Lucas and Aaron. Survived by brothers Russ (Peggy) MINO, Butch▲ (Betty▲) MINO, sisters Noreen (Gord) LORENZ, Gail SHERWIN, Carol (Ted) GALBRAITH. Loving sister-in-law of Ray (Penny) DILLMAN, Allen (Candy) DILLMAN, and daughter-in-law of Eva (Gertie) DILLMAN. Predeceased by her parents William and Wilma MINO, daughter-in-law Tracy (HOWES) DILLMAN, father-in-law Reginald DILLMAN, brothers-in-law Jim SHERWIN and Ken ROSS, niece Leeanne SHERWIN and sister-in-law Darlene ROSS. A memorial service will be held at the McMillan And Jack Funeral Home, Dundalk on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. Donations to Headwaters Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, Dundalk United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Visitation on Friday 1-2 p.m.

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MINOGUE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-09 published
COLE, Barbara Winnifred (formerly McNUTT, née COX)
At Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll on Thursday, June 5, 2008, Barbara Winnifred (née (COX McNUTT)) COLE, of Ingersoll, in her 74th year. Daughter of the late John and Flossie COX. Wife of the late Earl McNUTT (1981) and the late Douglas COLE (2001.) Dear mother of Stirling McNUTT and wife Karen of Woodstock, Andre McNUTT and wife Barb of Ingersoll, Randy McNUTT and wife Debbie of Huntsville and Lora and husband Blaine McKAY of Tillsonburg. Step-daughter of James BARTINDALE of Woodstock. Dear sister of Al COX and wife Ruth of Woodstock, Eileen IONSON of London, Shirley and husband Gord STONE of Norwich, Ross COX and wife Eileen of Burk's Falls and Gerry and husband Bill RACKNOR of Drumbo. Predeceased by her sister Betty DITMAR. Step mother of Lynne MINOGUE of Woodstock, Kenneth COLE of Woodstock, Andy COLE of Woodstock, Christine WARD of Tillsonburg, Lorraine SCOTT of Kitchener and Cathy LEWIS of Tillsonburg. Also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home, 246 Thames St. S., Ingersoll Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Lonnie ATKINSON officiating. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated.

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MINOR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-01 published
DOUCETTE, Leo
Passed away peacefully at McCormick Home on May 31, 2008, Leo DOUCETTE in his 75th year. Beloved husband and companion of Helen (née McCARTHY) for over 52 years. He will be lovingly missed by his devoted daughters Dympna CYBULSKI and her husband Dan, and Elizabeth SNEDDON and her husband Ken McLENNAN. Cherished grandfather of Anne, Scott (Amanda), Julie, David, Mary, and B.J. Dear brother to Emily GIOIA (Tony,) Blanche OUGH (Art,) Paul (Mary Rose) and Linda MINOR (Rudy). Leo served his country from 1952 to 1973 and finished his military career as a Master Warrant Officer. He was also a past District Govenor with the Angus and Thornton Lions Clubs, and a past Grand Knight of the Our Lady of Grace Parish Knights of Columbus Council #10818 in Angus. Visitors will be received at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta Street on Tuesday morning June 2, 2008 at 10 o'clock. Interment Saint Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Monday evening at 7: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memory Lane McCormick Home. 'Gone but not forgotten.'

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MINSHALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-16 published
MINSHALL, Bertha Lenna (CALDWELL)
Died peacefully at her home in Lakefield on Monday July 14th 2008 holding hands with the love of her life, 'Min' four days before their 67th wedding anniversary. Her ever-cheerful, humorous, optimistic approach to life touched all who enjoyed the privilege of knowing her. She will be sadly missed by her soul-mate David Lloyd MINSHALL, her 4 children; Patricia ROBINSON (Paul,) Betty Jane BONIAKOWSKI (Frank), David MINSHALL (Val McGRISKIN), and Bill MINSHALL; her 9 grandchildren, Jonathan ROBINSON (Terra,) Julie LANG (Bill), Michael BONIAKOWSKI (Alicia), Geoffrey BONIAKOWSKI (Angela,) Eric MINSHALL (C.J.,) John MINSHALL, Meredith MINSHALL, Jennifer WATSON and Melinda McGRISKIN, and her 2 great-grandchildren Charlotte WATSON and Rebecca LANG. Bertha was predeceased by her 3 sisters; Jane CALDWELL, Hester FULFORD, and Elizabeth AGRO. Bertha enjoyed a teaching career in the Ottawa Valley, Oakville, Kitchener and East York. She retired to Lakefield where she developed a passion for walking. She quickly became known as 'the lady who walks'. Her interest in people and her zest for life made a simple stroll down Queen St. a major social event. Friends are invited to call at the Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield on Thursday July 17, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9. A funeral service will be held at Lakefield United Church on Friday July 18, 2008 at 1 p.m. Reverend Warren VOLLMER officiating. Burial of cremated remains will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Brantford at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Lakefield United Church Memorial Fund or Lakefield Community Care as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences, order flowers or make donations at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355.

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MINTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-28 published
WILKINS- MINTON, Barbara Anne (née WRIGHT)
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 at the age of 76. Predeceased by her parents Louise SOMERS and George WRIGHT. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband Bill, her devoted children Wendy (Rick), Scott (Cathy), Veronica (Brad), Hilary (Katherine deceased), Jennifer (Hiram) and Stephen (Carolyn), her loving step-children Donald, Jane (Derek), Brian (Katherine) and Tim (Rebecca) and her step-brothers Geoff (Jamie) and Bill (Sally). Her 14 grandchildren will miss their Baw Baw terribly. She was predeceased by her second husband Donald WILKINS and her step-son John. Barb lived her life to care for others, her family, her Friends and her volunteer organizations. She spent countless hours volunteering in the art world including the Art Gallery of Ontario, Canadian Friends of Museums and the McLaren Art Centre. Tennis was another passion and she will be missed by her 'tennis buddies' in Toronto, Barrie and Florida. Special thanks go to her dedicated caregivers Herma, Ruth and Rowena who cared for both Mom and Bill over the past several months. A celebration of her life will be held at the Badminton and Racquet Club, 25 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, on Saturday, May 3rd at 4: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Art Gallery of Ontario would be appreciated.

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MINTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-28 published
MINTY, John Robert (1925-2008)
Jack died peacefully after a mercifully brief illness and a long, happy life
devoted to his family and busy till the end. He is best described by the credo of E. Roosevelt which he embraced: "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Jack's intrepid spirit was cherished by his late wife Judy, his daughters Mary, Gillian and Nancy, his grandchildren Christopher, Katie, Sarah and Jilly and his sons-in-law Mark, Bob and Ron. He is also survived by his brothers Jim and Bob. Born in Montreal to Robert and Hazel (née HAND,) Jack was raised there, completed his B.Com. at U.B.C., and served in the Navy 1944-45. He took up his grandfather's business, building houses in Montreal. His last building project was the family home in North Hatley, including his garden, beloved by all for 20 years. In retirement Jack sponsored children's programs and his final achievement was an exhibition of his pastels in May. The memorial service will take place on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the North Hatley United Church. In place of flowers, donations may be made to Plan Canada (formerly Foster Parents Plan), 95 St. Clair Ave. W, Toronto, Ontario M4V 3B5 (800-387-1418), www.plancanada.ca

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MINTZ o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-05 published
Three Friends who perished in watery crash were ‘full of life'
By Anthony REINHART and Sarah BOESVELD and Matthew CAMPBELL, Page A1
Minett, Ontario, Toronto -- Peninsula Road is worth taking slowly, if only for the postcard-pretty views of the Joe River, as the locals call it.
On Friday, where the road curves before crossing the river, cottage-bound travellers slowed to take in a starkly different sight: 20 metres of metal guardrail ripped from the ground, a pine tree shorn at a point as high as a basketball hoop, and various bits of the Audi S4 that literally flew through here and into the river on Thursday evening, killing three young men inside.
A fourth occupant, a young woman, survived somehow.
Ontario Provincial Police identified the dead as Tyler MULCAHY and Cory MINTZ, both 20 and from Toronto, and Kourosh TOTONCHIAN, 19, of North York.
The Audi belonged to Mr. MINTZ, but Mr. MULCAHY was driving when the car crashed into the lake.
Friends and family said Friday that the young men were “full of life” and loved to have a good time up at the cottage while on a break from their university studies.
Mr. TOTONCHIAN's father, Ali, said Friday that his son was “a great boy” who was finishing his second year of business at the University of British Columbia, and had dreams of becoming a lawyer.
“He was a people person. He could always charm his way through anything, ” Mr. TOTONCHIAN said.
Ryan SILVERSTEIN, who had known Mr. MINTZ for seven years, said the young man was starting an acting career and was seeking an agent. He had finished his first year at the University of Western Ontario in London and was living in his mother's boyfriend's cottage on Peninsula Road during the summer while running his own boat-detailing business.
“He wasn't just a best friend, he was my brother, ” he said of Mr. MINTZ. “He was a hipster guy, liked to party, wore tight jeans, listened to cool music.&rdquo
A family member said the group was driving home from Cory MINTZ's cottage at the time of the accident.
Mr. MULCAHY attended Upper Canada College and had completed his third year at the University of San Diego. Friend Andrew REBURN described him as “fun guy to be around. He had a great sense of humour and always seemed to be happy.&rdquo
Nastasia ELZINGA, 19, of Toronto escaped the wreckage and was taken to South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge, where she was treated for minor injuries and released. Friends say she attends McGill University in Montreal and is “athletic and very bright.&rdquo
“I don't know how she walked away, ” Ontario Provincial Police Constable Skeeter KRUGER said of the 7 p.m. accident, “but she said her Friends were still in the car” as the first of many emergency workers arrived.
The car came to rest on the rocky river bottom with its passenger side down and the badly damaged driver's side protruding less than 30 centimetres from the water, Constable KRUGER said.
Police, local volunteer firefighters and bystanders scrambled down an embankment of granite boulders and waded into 1.5 metres of water to retrieve the young men. They tried to resuscitate them, but to no avail, Constable KRUGER said.
The wrecked car, leaking fuel, was pulled from the river afterward.
On Friday, driver after driver pulled over, some with bouquets and all with sober expressions, off the winding road, which has a posted speed limit of 80 km/h.
Ontario Provincial Police traffic investigators were not ready to discuss the speed of the Audi or who was driving, but it was clear that the car left the road at substantial speed, given the length of ripped-out guardrail, the tree broken four metres above ground, the strewn debris and a set of curving skid marks that indicated a failed attempt to cling to the yellow centre line.
Herwig SCHROTH, 71, a resident of nearby Port Carling, said that every summer he sees vacationers in high-performance cars, speeding. Last year's example, which he witnessed near Bala, involved “two cars racing at at least 150 km/h; one a Corvette, one a BMW. They were just chasing each other, ” Mr. SCHROTH said at the roadside, where a pine scent wafted from the snapped tree.
“It's the kind of thing that happens every year, ” said Alf MORTIMER, 84, a lifelong Muskokan who owns the marina in Port Sandfield, a few kilometres south of the crash site. “But this is a bad accident.&rdquo
Beyond the obvious loss to the young men's families and Friends, Constable KRUGER said, the deaths unnerved colleagues. The Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police detachment has now seen six deaths in four incidents in recent weeks -- three on the roads and one, last weekend, on the water.
“Having to do [death] notifications is one of the worst jobs we have to do, ” he said. “There isn't one person who goes home at the end of the day and doesn't take a piece of this with them.&rdquo
Autopsies were scheduled for today; subsequent toxicology tests will determine whether alcohol played a role.
In the meantime, Constable KRUGER said, “there has to be higher respect for our roads and our waterways across the province. We continue to educate people about making good driving decisions, and it would be great if some of those messages would get through to people.&rdquo

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MINTZ o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-12 published
'I just want my big brother back'
Mourners say goodbye in funeral for third crash victim in tragic Muskoka accident
By Sarah BOESVELD, Page A10
Nastasia ELZINGA laid both hands flat on the wooden casket decked with white and pink lilies yesterday as she gave her final goodbye to boyfriend Tyler MULCAHY.
As she leaned over the casket, she wasn't crying, but smiling, perhaps because so many loved ones gathered to honour Mr. MULCAHY, who died in a horrific car crash in Muskoka along with two other Friends last Thursday.
Ms. ELZINGA was also in the car and survived.
Hundreds gathered to pay tribute to Mr. MULCAHY at Grace Church on-the-Hill yesterday afternoon. Before a crowd of people crammed in the pews and lining the walls, the 20-year-old was described by his Friends as an anchor, by his sisters as a protector, and by his father as a reason for living.
"Tyler is the reason we hurt so much," said his father, Tim MULCAHY. "We hurt because he loved us and we loved him."
Mr. MULCAHY motioned toward the pews where Alan MINTZ and Ali TOTONCHIAN, fathers of Cory MINTZ, 20, and Kourosh TOTONCHIAN, 19, who also perished in the crash, were sitting. He thanked them for their support and for phoning to console him after the tragedy.
"Alan MINTZ said we were in a club. When I reflected upon the club, I realized it was the most expensive club in the world, but one nobody wanted to join," he said.
Mr. MULCAHY recollected the early-morning phone call to his hotel room last Thursday in Italy, where he was on vacation. It was the police reporting the unthinkable. He returned to Canada and the scene of the crash on Peninsula Road in Muskoka, where the Audi his son was driving missed a turn and crash-landed into Lake Joseph.
Yesterday, the Ontario Provincial Police confirmed that speed and alcohol were factors in the fatal collision. Autopsy reports confirmed the young men drowned. All were wearing seatbelts, police said. Ms. ELZINGA wrestled her way out of the car and made it to shore.
Tyler MULCAHY's younger sister, Chanel, recalled her brother's merciless teasing, but also how he was always there for her. She said he revelled in the time they spent together and he would never pick up his cellphone if it rang during one of their weekly lunches.
"Tyler was so brilliant, I don't know why he got into that car," she said. "I just want my big brother back."
Shaya MULCAHY highlighted four things she remembers about her brother: the hoodies he wore, his basketball talent, the flamboyant hats he sometimes modelled for laughs, and the joy he brought to so many.
"Without a doubt, Tyler was the happiest person I've ever known," she said. "Tyler knew how to live life."
Mourners wore round white buttons handed out before the service that read "Tyler MULCAHY 1988-Forever" and pictured a blue Converse shoe with Cory and Kourosh's names etched into the sole.
Friends said Mr. MULCAHY was a teacher, a rock and someone who excelled at everything he put his mind to, especially sports and his studies.
Lorne GREENBERG remembered Mr. MULCAHY's ability to make Friends with virtually anyone. He recalls walking in Yorkville with Mr. MULCAHY and hearing voices behind them yelling "Tyler, Tyler, Tyler!"
"Sure enough, two homeless guys come running toward us," he said. "Tyler didn't care about who you were Friends with. Tyler just cared about who you were, and that's something very rare and very special."
Choral music and the scent of lilies wafted through the church full of tearful people young and old. Mourners sang the traditional Upper Canada College hymn, Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven, after tributes were given to the young man, who attended the prestigious school before spending a year studying arts at the University of San Diego.

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MINUK, Beverly
Passed away peacefully after a truly courageous battle with cancer on Friday, February 8, 2008, aged 69. Beloved wife of William for almost fifty years, and loving mother of devastated children Sandy, Steven, Jeffrey and Jennifer. Loving sister of Marilyn LIVERGANT and Rosalind NICHOLS (Hersch NICHOLS,) and sisters-in-law Faye MINUK and Clara BLOCK. Bev will be greatly missed by her son-in-law Kevin SHNIER and daughters-in-law Susan and Tania, and her grandchildren, Jordan, Zachary, Rachel and Alex. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Beverly inspired devotion in all those who appreciated her wonderful passion for life and impeccable taste. Bev helped orchestrate numerous charity events for Ezrath Nashim Hospital in Jerusalem. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Adath Israel Synagogue section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Beverly's memory would be appreciated to Hill House Hospice, 905-737-9308, 36 Wright Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 4A1.

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