POE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-11 published
DAVIDSON,
Raymond
Giacomo
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ray
DAVIDSON on February 8, 2008, after a brave encounter with cancer.
Beloved husband and dearest friend of Judith
POE.
Loving father
of Raymond Jr. and his wife
Carla of Oakville, Celia
MARGISON
and her husband Ted of Los Angeles, and Lisa
DAVIDSON and her
husband Dan Bell of San Diego. Devoted grandfather of Troy
DAVIDSON,
Cynthia DAVIDSON,
Tyler
MARGISON and Dylan
BELL. Brother of James
DAVIDSON and his wife
Vici of Duncan, British Columbia and the
late Norman and Better
DAVIDSON of Calgary. Brother-in-law to
Penny MEISLER and the late David
MEISLER of Chicago. Ray will
also be sadly missed by his beloved aunt, Audrey
FORZANI of Calgary,
his dear Friends Kelly Akers and Bill Hall and their daughter
Alex and his many cousins, nieces and nephews. Born in Calgary,
the son of the late James and Julietta
DAVIDSON,
Ray studied
voice and piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto
and at Gonzaga University in Washington. Winner of the Simpson's
'Red Feather Revue', and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's
'Opportunity Knocks', and 'Singing Stars of Tomorrow' in the
1950's, Ray went on to sing with the Canadian Opera Company and
later as a solo entertainer throughout Canada and Europe. He
brought joy to all with whom he shared his music and, through
his music and our memories, he will always be in our hearts and
lives. Our thanks to Ivy
LUNT and Rohit
TAMHANE for their kindness
to Ray and his family. Donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital
Foundation would be appreciated by the family as your expression
of sympathy. Friends may visit at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral
Home and Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street (south of Wellesley) on
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection
will be celebrated on Thursday at Saint Michael's Cathedral (Bond and
Shuter) at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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POECHMAN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-03-26 published
WELSTEAD,
John
Irving "
Jack"
John “Jack”
WELSTEAD of Thornbury passed away at Errinrung Residence
in Thornbury on Monday, March 24, 2008 at the age of 95. He was
predeceased by his beloved wife, the former Ruth
McCOMBS in October 2001.
Remembered as the loved father of Jean
BOWSER of Collingwood
Jacqueline ‘Jackie' (Mrs. Murray
LOUCKS) of R.R.#2 Clarksburg
Gail POECHMAN of R.R.#2 Walkerton; Ronald
WELSTEAD and his wife
Karen of R.R.#2 Clarksburg; and Norman
WELSTEAD of Mississauga.
Sadly missed by thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren,
and two great-great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Kathryn
LEGGETT
of Hamilton and predeceased by a sister, Jean
CORBETT, of Lakefield.
Brother-in-law of Pearl
McCOMBS of Niagara Falls. Also survived
by several nieces and nephews and their families. Friends may
call at the Ferguson Funeral Home, The Valley Chapel, in Thornbury
on Thursday from 2 to 4 and from 7 until 9 o'clock. Brethren
of the Masonic Lodge Beaver Lodge No. 234 will conduct a memorial
service at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 6: 45 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday March 28, 2008 at
Grace United Church in Thornbury at 1: 30 p.m. with interment
and committal services following at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union
Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to Grace
United Church or The Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or a
charity of choice would be appreciated.
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POEL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-03 published
GOOVAERTS,
Alfons
Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital,
Monday,
March 31, 2008, Alfons
GOOVAERTS, of R.R.#2, Grand Bend,
age 68. Loved father of Kelly
INSLEY
(Allen) and Tracy
GOOVAERTS-
WELTEN.
Loving grandpa of Brian, Gregory and Matthew. Dear brother of
Louis GOOVAERTS of London. Remembered by his nieces, nephews
and their families. Predeceased by his sister Elza
RUSTON and
husband Keith, parents Maria Teresa
(VAN
HOVE) (1990) and Frans
Medard GOOVAERTS (1973.) A Memorial Service will be held at the
T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Sunday, April 6,
2008 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Father Peter
POEL officiating. A Celebration
of Life will be held at the Alhambra Hall, 10080 Klondyke Road,
Grand Bend following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com
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POEL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-17 published
GRESPAN,
Monsignor
Vito
H.
Peacefully passed from this life Monday, April 14, 2008 in his
93rd year. Beloved brother of Ida Lee
GRESPAN of Waterloo and
sister-in-law Enes
GRESPAN of Kitchener. He will be lovingly
remembered by his nephews Paul
GRESPAN and his wife JoAnn, Peter
GRESPAN and nieces Doctor Rebecca
RENWICK, her husband Frank and
their daughter, Adele
ANDERSON and her children, Michele
GRESPAN
and her son, and Janine
SHARP, her husband David and their sons.
Msgr. GRESPAN is predeceased by his parents Ernesto and Maria
(GOLLA,) his brother Fred, sister Adele and niece Claudia. He
was born March 10, 1916 in the village of Selva del Montello,
Italy. His devotion to the priesthood began at an early age.
He first entered the Seminary in Treviso, Italy, then moved to
Canada at 18 to join his family. They had settled in Milton,
Ontario. He continued his studies at Saint Peter's Seminary in
London and was ordained by Bishop J.T.
KIDD, D.D., in 1941, in
the Diocese of London. Shortly after, he was appointed private
secretary to Archbishop E. Antoniutti, Apostolic Delegate of
the Vatican in Ottawa until 1947. He returned to Italy and obtained
his Doctorate in Canon Law in Rome, in 1950. Back in Canada,
he resumed his post in Ottawa until 1952. Msgr.
GRESPAN was appointed
Chancellor of the London Diocese (1952-'68) and at the same time
became Chaplain to the Sisters of the Precious Blood at the London
Monastery. He served as Pastor of the Saint Mary's Church in London
(1968-'70), Sacred Heart Church in Ingersoll (1970-'80), Holy
name of Mary in Saint Mary's (1980-'87) and then retired to St. Rose
of Lima in Windsor and Saint Anne's Parish in Saint Thomas. Later
he moved into the Chatham Retirement Home where he resided from
1996, and was recently moved to Riverview Gardens Nursing Home
in Chatham, in declining health. Special thanks from the family
to the professional and caring staff there. And our deepest gratitude
to Father Patrick
COSTELLO, who passed away recently, and to
his sister Helen
O'BRIEN who carried out Father's commitment
to care for Msgr.
GRESPAN in his later years. Msgr. was a 4th Degree
Member of the Knight's of Columbus. Msgr. is Laying in State
at Saint Anne's Church, (20 Morrison Dr., Saint Thomas) on Thursday
evening from 7: 00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and again on Friday morning
from 10: 00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will
be celebrated at Saint Anne's Church on Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Private
Interment in Mary Mount Cemetery, Guelph. 4th Degree Members
of the Knight's of Columbus will be conducting prayers at the
church on Thursday evening at 6: 45 p.m. Vigil prayers will be
conducted Thursday evening by Father Peter
POEL at 8: 45 p.m.
Donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Foundation.
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POEL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-30 published
VANLEEUWEN,
Mathilda "
Tillie"
(KESTER)
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Mom into God's
loving arms at Extendicare London, Thursday morning, May 29,
2008, Mathilda "Tillie"
(KESTER)
VANLEEUWEN, of R.R.#2, Grand
Bend, age 76. Beloved wife of the late Gerardus "Jerry"
VANLEEUWEN
(2006.) Loving mother of Nick
VANLEEUWEN and his wife
Karen
of Cary, North Carolina, Mathilde
VANLEEUWEN of Calgary, Ellen
ROBINSON and her husband Wes of London, Adrian
VANLEEUWEN and
his wife Viktoria of Toronto, John
VANLEEUWEN and his wife Charlene
of Hunter River, Prince Edward Island. Loving Oma of Andrew,
Brian, David, Jacqueline, Wes, Greg, Bryanna, Jason, Katie, Pieter
and Julie. She will also be sadly missed by her sisters, brothers,
in-laws, nieces and nephews and the
VANLEEUWEN families in Canada,
Holland, Australia and the Philippines. Tillie immigrated from
Holland in 1955 to the Grand Bend area and with Jerry made a
living in market gardening and their flower nursery. She was
a long time member of the Catholic Women's League, and more recently
active with the Grand Bend Golden Age Club. She enjoyed spending
time and conversation with her many Friends, and also enjoyed
a fun game of cards too. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons
Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and
7 to 9 p.m. Parish and family prayers at the funeral home, Friday
at 1: 45 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate
Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend, Saturday, May 31,
2008 at 10: 00 a.m. The Rev. Father Peter
POEL
Celebrant.
Interment
Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations to
the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace
or a Developing Country of your choice would be appreciated.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the
loving and supportive staff at Extendicare London during Mom's
final months. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com
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POETKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-04-30 published
DRAMNITZKE,
Wilhelm▼ "
William,▼
Bill▼"
Bill was born 99 years ago on October 27, 1908 in Winnipeg and
died peacefully at The Westmount on David Bergey Drive on April 28,
2008. His gentle nature and charming smile will be greatly missed
by his loving family: son Terrance (Terry) and wife
Jean▼
DRAMNITZKE
of Kitchener; daughter Karen and husband Gerry
GOEBEL of Waterloo
daughter-in-law Lois
DRAMNITZKE of Wilkesport; sister Edith
POETKER
of Winnipeg; sisters-in-law Olga
DRAMNITZKI of Yorkton, Emery
MANZ of Dresden, and Frieda
DRAMNITZKI of Kitchener; brothers-in-law
Adam and wife
Winnie▼
MANZ of Thamesville and Ronald
MANZ of Forest.
He also leaves nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren,
seven great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his wife, Wilmina (Min)
DRAMNITZKE
(Manz)
parents, Gottlieb and Caroline
DRAMNITZKI
(PRESSER;) son: Ervine
DRAMNITZKE; grand-daughter, Carolyn
DRAMNITZKE; brothers, Samuel,
Harold and Eldore
DRAMNITZKI; sisters: Katherine (Katy)
BERGMAN,
Augustina DRAMNITZKI,
Alvina▼ and husband Charles
HEMRICK; brothers-in-law,
Roy BERGMAN, Henry
POETKER, Bill
MANZ, and John and wife Anne
MANZ; sisters-in-law: Betty and husband Robert
POWELL and Marge
MANZ.
Friends▼ will be received on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 between
12 and 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 247 Westmount Rd. E.,
Kitchener, with funeral service to immediately follow at 1 p.m.
Bill will be interred beside his wife at Memory Gardens following
the funeral. Bill requested that memorial donations be made to
the Faith Lutheran Church Building Fund or St. Stephens Lutheran
Church and they can be arranged by contacting the funeral home
at (519) 743-8900. The family would like to express heart-felt
thanks to the staff at the Westmount for their excellent care
and for loving Bill as much as we did. Share memories of Bill
online at www.mem.com
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POETKER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-01 published
DRAMNITZKE,
Wilhelm▲ "
William,▲
Bill▲"
Bill was born 99 years ago on October 27, 1908 in Winnipeg and
died peacefully at The Westmount on David Bergey Drive on April 28,
2008. His gentle nature and charming smile will be greatly missed
by his loving family: son Terrance (Terry) and wife
Jean▲
DRAMNITZKE
of Kitchener; daughter Karen and husband Gerry
GOEBEL of Waterloo
daughter-in-law Lois
DRAMNITZKE of Wilkesport; sister Edith
POETKER
of Winnipeg; sisters-in-law Olga
DRAMNITZKI of Yorkton, Emery
MANZ of Dresden, and Frieda
DRAMNITZKI of Kitchener; brothers-in-law
Adam and wife
Winnie▲
MANZ of Thamesville and Ronald
MANZ of Forest.
He also leaves nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren,
seven great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his wife, Wilmina (Min)
DRAMNITZKE
(MANZ)
parents, Gottlieb and Caroline
DRAMNITZKI
(PRESSER;) son: Ervine
DRAMNITZKE; grand-daughter, Carolyn
DRAMNITZKE; brothers, Samuel,
Harold and Eldore
DRAMNITZKI; sisters: Katherine (Katy)
BERGMAN,
Augustina DRAMNITZKI,
Alvina▲ and husband Charles
HEMRICK; brothers-in-law,
Roy BERGMAN, Henry
POETKER, Bill
MANZ, and John and wife Anne
MANZ; sisters-in-law: Betty and husband Robert
POWELL and Marge
MANZ.
Friends▲ will be received on Friday, May 2nd, 2008 between
12 and 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 247 Westmount Rd. E.,
Kitchener, with funeral service to immediately follow at 1 p.m.
Bill will be interred beside his wife at Memory Gardens following
the funeral. Bill requested that memorial donations be made to
the Faith Lutheran Church Building Fund or St. Stephens Lutheran
Church and they can be arranged by contacting the funeral home
at (519) 743-8900. The family would like to express heart-felt
thanks to the staff at The Westmount for their excellent care
and for loving Bill as much as we did. Share memories of Bill
online at www.mem.com
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