NAZAR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-21 published
McGRATH,
David
Teacher, lover, foster parent. Born July 30, 1938, in Sarnia,
Ontario Died October 25, 2007, in Toronto of a heart attack,
aged 69.
By Jo NAZAR and Paul
HANSEN,
Page L8
The second of three sons, David spent his youth in Sarnia.
He earned his teaching degree at the University of Western Ontario,
then travelled and taught abroad, including at Eton College.
David returned to Canada with his partner, David
STURGESS, whom
he had met at a private school in England where they were both
teaching. Yes, they were referred to as "The Davids."
While teaching elementary school in Toronto, David brought his
ailing mother to their home to care for her until her death.
When his dad arrived, he nursed him until he passed away.
Not wishing to be without family in their home, David was intrigued
by an ad in The Globe and Mail for foster parents. It was the
early 1980s. Two males? "All they can do is say no," he said.
Then Steve arrived. "He'll kill us in our beds," David said.
The Children's Aid Society of Toronto had deemed their home to
be a place for boys whose next stop would be a treatment centre.
After 26 years, 36 boys and an award for outstanding service
to children, David had created a large and unique family.
Apart from hauling boys out of crack houses, driving others to
hockey games and proofreading homework, David ensured that his
penchant for detail was integral to family living.
Dinner was at 10 p.m. sharp. His partner would prepare the sumptuous
meal - a roast of lamb, for example - while David had the boys
set an elaborate table. This is when they sat as a family and
talked about the day. A Eucharist, really.
It was a game to try to trip up David. When he wasn't looking,
the boys would turn a porcelain figurine ever so slightly, then
wait. David would notice and set the figurine just right, much
to the boys' amazement and delight.
David looked after all the minutiae necessary for the boys to
grow. He knew his job was to let them become who they wanted
to be and not wallow in what others defined them as.
A member of Saint Paul's Roman Catholic community in downtown Toronto,
David taught children to read from the pulpit and to serve the
community at liturgy. He opened the doors of confidence and service
through which the children boldly entered.
Steve, now a chef in Germany, flew home to be with David in his
last days. Thai came in from Montreal, while Liang did the driving.
At the funeral Steve told those gathered, "If it wasn't for David
I would surely be dead."
David insisted on life for the boys who came through their home.
And he continues to do so in death, as one of his boys now considers
fostering children.
Jo NAZAR and Paul
HANSEN are David's Friends.
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NAZAR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-13 published
NAZAR,
Metro "
Matt," "
Morris"
We share with sadness the news of Matt's passing at the age of
83 on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, peacefully at home, leaving behind
his wife and caregiver Olga, their children Mark (Sue), Dan (Gloria),
David s.j., Phil (Paula), Jo, Teresa, Michael (Maria), Chris
(Donna), Michelle, Jonathan, and Matthew; Dziadzia to Doug, Paul,
Danielle, Denise, Cory, Brandon, Adam, and Erin; Pra-dziadzia
to Shaidah, Jalen, Javier, and Isaiah. Matt was the youngest
of 13 children and is survived by Sr. Alexis, SSMI and George.
Matt gave tirelessly to provide for his family, was very involved
in his church, and served his country in the Army. Even with
all his struggles, his senses of humour and fun made for a home
that welcomed family and many Friends. Most of his adult life
was spent in Toronto, yet Matt, born and raised near West Bend,
Saskatchewan, remained a westerner at heart. Matt is resting
at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home, 467 Sherbourne Street (south
of Wellesley) on Friday, March 14, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
with Panachyda at 7: 30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 10: 00 a.m. at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian
Catholic Church, 515 Broadview Avenue, Toronto. Interment will
follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations
for the Mission in Ukraine may be made to: Canadian Jesuits International
- "A gift in memory of Matt Nazar". Messages of condolences may
be forwarded to www.mem.com.
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CARSON,
John
Jarvis
Died Sunday June 15, 2008 peacefully and surrounded by loved
ones at the Montfort Hospital after a brief and rapid decline
in health. John was predeceased by his wife, Elspeth
HERBERT.
Much beloved by his children Elizabeth (Ian
HUTTON,)
John
(Elisa
BARBARESE), Faith (Barry
BELLAMY), Deborah (Ted
TUNIS), Daniel
(Brenda LILLICO,)
Kitty
(Wayne
COREY,) his companion-caregiver
Derrick NAZARETH, and his grandchildren Dianna, Towani and Pascale,
Philippe, Aaron, Leah, Adam, Matthew, Carson, Alexander, Eve,
Benjamin, and great-grandchildren, Xavion, Mahalia, Carson, Clea,
Natasha, Daniel, Joseph and Elizabeth as well as his Rolston
and Herbert nieces and nephews. John grew up in Vancouver, served
in the Canadian Army during World War 2. He worked at Woods Gordon,
Ontario Hydro, British Columbia Electric, Chairman of the Public
Service Commission, Dean of the Faculty of Management at Ottawa
U. John was a keen cottager on the Sunshine Coast, Muskoka and
Heney Lake Quebec. He was an Officer of the Order of Canada and
received honourary degrees. Friends are invited to visit at the
Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street
on Thursday, June 19th, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service
will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 11: 30 a.m. Reception
to follow in the McGarry Family Reception Centre. Thanks to Lorne
Parent of the Sandy Hill Community Health Care and staff of Montfort.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the University
of Ottawa or the Parkinson Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
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NAZZARO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-13 published
NAZZARO,
Imperatrice
Peacefully on March 11, 2008, in her 84th year, surrounded by
her family. Beloved wife of Gerardo. Loving mother of Benito
and his wife Lina, Olmina and her husband Vito, Mike and his
wife Lena. Sadly missed nonna of Patricia (Rocco), Gerry (Joane),
Antonella (Vito), Patricia (Charlie), Gerry, Anna Maria and Albert.
Proud bisnonna of Justin and Sebastian. Survived by sisters Carmelina
and Fiora, and brother Rocco who reside in Italy. Family and
Friends will be received at Trull Funeral Home, 1111 Danforth
Avenue, on Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 p.m.
and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Epiphany
of Our Lord Parish, 3200 Pharmacy Avenue, Friday, March 14, 2008
at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Highland Memory Gardens. As
per her favourite saying "Ia Madonna t' accompagna."
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