ROPER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-10 published
MYHAL,
John
After 87 years of a very full and robust life, John
MYHAL passed
away at Saint_Joseph's Lifecare Centre on Sunday July 7th, 2008.
He is survived and forever rejoiced in by his wife Doris, his
children Cheryle
OLDROYD (Laurie), Beverly
GRENVILLE-
MYHAL (Allan
HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON,)
Gregory
MYHAL (Hoa,) and Denise
PARRY (Roger,) as
well as by his sisters Helen
MANTON and Pauline
BONYUN. He was
a favourite 'Grandad Johnny' to his many loving grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his sisters Kay
ROPER,
Anne BARNES, and big brother Mike
MYHAL.
John attended Brantford
Collegiate Institute and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force
during the war. After 1945, he returned to Brantford and began
his cabinetmaking career on Richardson Street where he created
his woodworking masterpieces for the next 60 years. Examples
of his superb craftsmanship grace numerous homes and businesses
throughout Brant County. In the summer, when not 'at the shop',
John could be found perfecting his other passion on the local
golf fair ways. He was a formidable opponent, but always a more
generous friend and playing partner - he achieved his treasured
'hole in one' late on in his career at the Burford Golf Links.
John will be loved and remembered by all for his bighearted spirit,
his corny sense of humour, and always 'being there' for family
and Friends. Please join our family in celebrating John's modest,
but still remarkable and exemplary life. If a man's life can
be measured by the firmness and warmth of his handshake, then
John had no equal. Visitation will be held at McCleister Funeral
Home, 495 Park Rd. N. Brantford, on Friday from 7-9 p.m. And
Saturday from 3-5 p.m. A Memorial Service will take place in
the Chapel on Saturday at 5: 00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy,
donations in John's memory made to the Grand River Conservation
Foundation would be appreciated. McCleister 519-758-1553 www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca
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WATERS,
Gary
Ross
(August 26, 1939 to April 2, 2008)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary
Ross WATERS. He was diagnosed with cancer in October 2004 and
with a positive attitude, fought the good fight. He died at home
in the care of his family and a wonderful nursing staff. Gary
was the cherished husband of Suzanne, the loving father of Ellen
and her husband Adrian
LEE. He is survived by his mother, Nora
O'REGAN, his sister Gayle
RAE and her husband Jim, his dear friend
and brother-in-law, John and his wife June and his brother-in-law
Peter MANN. He was loved by his nephews and nieces; Greg and
(Diana) RAE,
Melanie and (Adrian)
ROBINSON, Jennifer and (Rob)
SCHROEDER,
Alison and Steve
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Christine and (Christopher)
ROPP,
Carrie and (Brian)
THOMAS, John and Jill
MANN. He also
greatly enjoyed his many great-nieces and -nephews. Gary and
his family deeply appreciated the care and support given him
by his dear Friends Doctor Charles and Mary
DUNCAN.
Born in Willowdale,
Ontario, Gary came to St. Catharines at the age of 21 to manage
a menswear business at the Pen Centre. He found he had a passion
for the business and ran Gary Waters Ltd., for 45 years. His
Friends and customers alike supported him as he built the store
from 3200 sq. feet to 6500 sq. feet, modeling and remodeling
as styles and tastes changed over the years. Gary was driven
to accomplish and he enjoyed his relationships with his customers
and his suppliers. He retired at the age of 65, and he and his
wife Suzanne renewed their love of travel. Gary served on the
board of the Pen Centre, was invited to be come a member of the
American Men's Retail Association, acted as chairman of the Show
Advisory Board for Fashion North, and was the president of Gary
Waters Ltd. In 1990, Gary was nominated one of the top ten Canadian
Men's Retailers of the Year by his peers. Following Gary's wishes
cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family
on Friday April 4, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the James L. Pedlar
Funeral Home, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill. A celebration of
Gary's life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday
April 5, 2008 at 11: 30 a.m. followed by the uniting of his Friends
and family for a further celebration following the service. In
lieu of flowers, donations to Gillian's Place (formerly known
as Women's Place) P.O. Box 1387, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7J8.
Online condolences may be forwarded through www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca
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