TOWER
TOWERS
TOWLE
TOWNES
TOWNLEY
TOWNSEND
TOWNSON
TOWER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-25 published
SMITH,
Thomas
Crosby
Peacefully with his family by his side at L.H.S.C. University
Hospital,
Thomas
Crosby
SMITH, of Sarnia on Sunday, March 23,
2008 in his 76th year.
son of the late C.W. John and Harriett
(JEWELL.)
Loving husband of 55 years to Phyllis
(WOODWARD.) Devoted
father of John (Brenda,) Mary-Anne (Steve
TOWER,)
Richard
(Robin,)
Carolyn (Brent
ARMSTRONG) and Catharine (Steve
ROSE.)
Cherished
grandfather of Christine, Justin, Jennifer, Tara, Aaron, David,
Colleen, Danielle, Scott, Paul, Sarah, Jordan, Adam, Deirdre
and Gillian. Dear brother of Griffeth, Pauline
(BELL) and the
late Campbell. Tom was born on August 19, 1932 in Chatham, Ontario.
Tom provided 45 years service with Canadian National Railways,
12 years as District Chairman and General Secretary Treasurer
the Order of Railroad Telegraphers/ Transportation Communications
Employees Union/ Brotherhood of Railway Airline Clerks. Tom was
also a member of and past distinguished President of the Optimist
Club Sarnia Inc. and Lt. Governor Zone 6 Southwestern Ontario
Optimist 1998/1999. A memorial service will be held at Laurel
Lea St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church, 837 Exmouth Street, Sarnia
at 1: 30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008. As an expression
of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to his favorite charity,
Conductive Education Program (children with Cerebral Palsy) P.O.
Box 22075. Sarnia, Ontario N7S 6J4. Online condolences can be
expressed at www.loganfh.ca Arrangements entrusted to Logan Funeral
Home, London, (519) 433-6181. A tree will be planted as a living
memorial to Mr. Thomas Crosby
SMITH.
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TOWER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-19 published
DAWSON,
Angela "
Angie" (née
TOWER)
Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Wednesday, June 18,
2008 Angela "Angie"
DAWSON of London in her 31st year. Beloved
daughter of Sandra and Larry
TOWER of London and survived by
her father Douglas
DAWSON of Norwich. Also sadly missed by a
brother Corey and sister Becky at home. Dear granddaughter of
Muriel NOBLE of Ingersoll and Dorothy
MASON of London. Also sadly
missed by aunts, uncles, cousins, Ed and Vivian
ANDERSON and
the Homeshare Relief families and all those to touched Angie's
life. Friends may call at the Harland B. Betzner Funeral Home,
177 Dundas Street, Thamesford on Thursday from 7-9 where the
funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20th, 2008 at 11 a.m.
Rev. Larry
EDWARDS officiating. Interment Clipperson Cemetery.
Special thanks to Aunt Sheila, Ed, Peter and all the staff on
the 8th floor at University Hospital. As an expression of sympathy
memorial donations may be given to VOCPRI.
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TOWERS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-14 published
IRVING,
Ruth
Irene (née
CASTORF)
In Thornbury on Friday January 11, 2008 in her 80th year. Former
Controller of 25 years of Huck Manufacturing in Toronto. Daughter
of the late Harvey and Pearl (née
FLOWERS)
CASTORF of Toronto.
Predeceased by husbands Bill
IRVING of Toronto in 1964 and John
'Jack' TOWERS, also of Toronto, in 1991. Much loved mother of
Bruce IRVING and his wife
Kate
SEABROOK-
IRVING of Walter's Falls
and Linda IRVING of Mississauga. Predeceased by a son Douglas
IRVING in 1968. Grandmother of Natasha
IRVING of Meaford and
great-grandmother of Keira
IRVING.
Also predeceased by a brother
Gordon CASTORF and his wife
Mary of Toronto and a sister Frances
CASTORF of Philadelphia. A graveside service of committal and
interment will be conducted at Sanctuary Park Cemetery, 1570 Royal
York Rd., Weston, Ontario on Tuesday January 15, 2008 at 11: 30 a.m.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer
Society or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and may
be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E.,
Meaford, Ontario N4L 1B9 (519-538-1320) to whom arrangements
have been entrusted.
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TOWERS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-08 published
WILLIAMS,
Lillian▼ (née
TOWERS)
Of London, formerly of Saint Thomas, passed away at London Health
Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Saturday, April 5, 2008,
in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence G. "Bus"
WILLIAMS (1983.) Dearly loved mother of Nancy
LOGIE
(Brian) of
London, Janice
WILLIAMS-
ALLAN
(Wayne) of Strathroy, and Larry
WILLIAMS
(Gina) of Hanover. Cherished grandmother of Laura
ALLAN
(Shah YAZDANIAN,)
Shawn
WILLIAMS and Kent
WILLIAMS. Dear sister
of Reta McCRACKEN of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Betty
BANCROFT
(Ronald) of Saint Thomas, and the late Edith "Toots"
WEARE (1971.)
Also fondly remembered by in-laws, Barbara and Ray
NEWSON of
Saint Thomas, and several nieces and nephews. Born in Saint Thomas,
May 16, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Edith
(HARRIS)
TOWERS.
Lillian will be remembered for her love of family
and flowers. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home,
118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Sunday afternoon, April 13th
from 2-4 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Monday,
April 14th at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park.
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
gratefully acknowledged.
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TOWERS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-19 published
WILLIAMS,
Lillian▲
The family of the late Lillian
WILLIAMS wish to express their
appreciation for the acts of kindness and sympathy shown to them.
Special thanks to Rev. Dorman
QUINTON for his kind ministrations
to Theresa
BAKKER and Brian
LOGIE for their tributes; to Bob
TOWERS for the lovely music; to the 2M Group of Centre St. Baptist
Church for providing the reception held following the graveside
service, and to those who called at the funeral home, sent flowers,
memorial donations, and other expressions of sympathy. Gratitude
is also expressed for the care provided to Lillian by the nurses
and staff of C7 at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital
and Meadow Park Nursing Home, London, and especially her caregivers
who so lovingly looked after her.
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TOWERS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-15 published
DEFRIES,
Jean▼ (née
LIND)
Age 96, of Toronto, passed away peacefully at Toronto East General
Hospital on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Born June 17, 1911 in Toronto,
Ontario▼ to the late Robert G.
LIND and Marion
LIND.
She served
with the Red Cross during World War 2. A retired medical secretary
and homemaker, and a devoted member of Timothy Eaton Memorial
Church. A strong Christian, she served several charities over
the years. Jean was a loving and supportive wife to the late
John Gray DEFRIES, mother of Robert Lind
DEFRIES and David Gray
DEFRIES - his wife
Rosalyn▼ and daughter Lauren Dawn
DEFRIES.
Following in death her sister Aleda
TOWERS and brother Robert
Burns LIND. Survived by nephews R. Jeffrey
LIND,
Ian▼
LIND and
niece Marion
LEWIS.
Family will arrange a funeral/memorial service
for the summer of 2008. This gathering will be announce The Star
and The Globe.
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TOWERS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-15 published
DEFRIES,
Jean▲ (née
LIND)
Age 96, of Toronto, passed away peacefully at Toronto East General
Hospital on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Born June 17, 1911 in Toronto,
Ontario▲ to the late Robert G.
LIND and Marion
LIND.
Jean served
with the Red Cross overseas during the last great war and was
a strong Christian who volunteered for many charites. She was
a devoted member of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church. A retired
medical secretary and homemaker, Jean was a loving and supportive
wife to the late John Gray
DEFRIES.
Lovingly remembered by sons
Robert Lind
DEFRIES and David Gray
DEFRIES, his wife
Rosalyn▲
and their daughter Lauren Dawn
DEFRIES.
Predeceased by her sister
Aleda TOWERS and brother Robert Burns
LIND. Survived by nephews
R. Jeffrey
LIND,
Ian▲
LIND and niece Marion
LEWIS. Family will
arrange a funeral / memorial service for the summer of 2008.
This gathering will be announced in The Star and The Globe.
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TOWLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-18 published
HELKA,
Lewis
Martin
At his residence on Thursday April 17, 2008. Lewis Martin
HELKA
of R.R.#1 Belmont in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie
(HAMILTON)
HELKA. Dear father of Gordon
HELKA and wife
Michele
of R.R.#1, Belmont, Melissa
HELKA of Belmont, and Melanie and
husband Rodney
DEBLIECK of R.R.#1 Belmont. Loved by his grandchildren
Amanda, Chris, Katie, Lauren, Hayley and Seth. Brother of Stuart
HELKA, Harvey
HELKA and wife Helen and Kay
SHYMKIW and husband
Paul.
Predeceased by a brother Jack
HELKA and sisters Charlotte
BESWARICK and Donna
BOND.
Brother-in-law of Olive
HELKA. Born
in Tillsonburg, Ontario on October 20, 1919
son of the late John
Henry and Ethel
(MARTIN)
HELKA.
Lewis farmed all his life at
R.R.#1, Belmont. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral
Home, Aylmer on Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where
the funeral service will be held on Monday April 21, 2008 at
11: 00 a.m. Interment, Necropolis Cemetery. Rev Janelle
TOWLE
officiating. Donations to Saint_Joseph's Health Care, Urology Department
would be appreciated. Condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com
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TOWLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-23 published
TOWLE,
James
H.
At C.E.E. Hospital of Bluewater Health, Petrolia, on Saturday,
June 21, 2008 James H.
TOWLE, 74 years, of Petrolia. Dearly loved
husband of Faye (née Waters). Loving father of Jim and Caron
TOWLE of LaSalle and Christine and Frank
MICHALEK of Alvinston.
Cherished grandfather to Jordan and Lucas
TOWLE of LaSalle and
Frank and Courtney
MICHALEK of Alvinston. Dear brother of Golden
GARLAND of Kingston. Dear brother-in-law of Lyle and Ilah
WATERS
of Sarnia and Shirley and Jean Paul
KING of Watford. Also survived
by several nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents
Harold (1971) and
Mabel
Irene (née
GILLILAND) (1970.) Visitors
will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the
Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where the funeral service
will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert M.
GIBSON officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.
The Petrolia-Washington Lodge #194 Ancient, Free and Accepted
Masons will hold a memorial service on Tuesday at 6: 45 p.m. As
expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque
to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the London Regional Cancer
Centre. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.needhamjay.com.
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TOWLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-07 published
MURRAY,
Harvey
Suddenly at his residence on Saturday, July 5, 2008 Harvey
MURRAY
of R.R.#2, Belmont in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Helen
(née FOSTER.)
Loving father of Charlie (wife
Bonnie) of Gladstone,
Glen (wife Morag) of Belmont, Stephen of Sylvan Lake, Alberta
and Doug (wife Tammie) of R.R.#2, Belmont. Fondly remembered
by his grandchildren: Alex, Lisa
RICHARDSON (husband Blair,)
Aaron,
Shannon,
Andy, Alison, Ashley
CARON (husband Lee,) Adam,
and Joshua and great-grandchildren Cameron and Rachael. Dear
brother of Ila
SWAYSE of Hannon and Melvin
MURRAY and Leslie
MURRAY both of London. Friends will be received at the Bieman
Funeral Home, Dorchester on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral
service will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m.
at the Belmont Community Centre (inside the Arena Complex) Belmont
with Rev. Janelle
TOWLE officiating. Interment Pond Mills Cemetery,
London. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Society or the Oddfellows
Heart Equipment Fund gratefully acknowledged. Harvey was the
Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ontario; an Oddfellows
Service will be held at a later date.
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TOWNES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-25 published
LAWRENCE, B.J.
Peacefully, on Monday June 23, 2008, B.J.
LAWRENCE at the age
of 21 years. Cherished son of Debbie
LAWRENCE and brother of Stephanie.
son of Brian
LAWRENCE. Dear grand_son of Peter
RYAN.
Also survived
by aunts and uncles; Melissa
TOWNES, Rennie, Aussie, Eddie, Frank and
Shawn TOBIN and their families. B.J. Loved Life and will be missed
by all. Family and Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral
Home, 648 Hamilton Road (1 block east of Egerton) on Wednesday
from 2 -4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at Forest
City Community Church, 3725 Bostwick Road (between Southdale and
wharncliffe), on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastor
Rob HOOGENDOORN officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations to
Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online
condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca A tree will be
planted as a living memorial to B.J.
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TOWNLEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-05 published
TOWNLEY,
Ronald
William
Noel
(December 21, 1946-May 2, 2008)
Husband of Mary
(PROHASZKA)
TOWNLEY of Strathroy. We will celebrate
the life of Ron on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Ilderton Curling
Club, 131168 Ilderton Road. Please join us anytime after 2 p.m.
to share your stories and memories of a man who was many things
to many people; Husband, Dad, Brother, Cousin, Nagypapa, Skip,
Umpire, Bartender, Friend. And to all, "Uncle Ron". In lieu of
flowers, donations to the Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated.
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TOWNSEND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-01 published
KISH,
Madeline
(TOWNSEND)
Peacefully at her home in Strathroy on Wednesday, February 27th,
2008, Madeline
(TOWNSEND)
KISH in her 73rd year. Beloved wife
of Steve KISH. Dear mother of Steven of Strathroy, Mary Ann
BROOKS
of England, Dianne of London and Brian of Strathroy. Dear sister
of Dorothy
GILKES of London. Also loved by her 5 grandchildren
Joshua, Jacob, Adam, Alyssa and Caleb. Missed dearly by Maggie.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a graveside service
in the Spring at Poplar Hill Cemetery. Enquiries may be made
to (519) 205-0183. Memorial donations appreciated to the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Society for Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals).
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TOWNSEND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-29 published
FLANNIGAN,
James "
Jim"
Robert
We are sorry to announce that Jim passed away at Scarborough
Hospital March 26, 2008 at the age of 73 after a courageous fight
with cancer. He will be fondly remembered by so many Friends
and family, including daughters, Patricia
TOWNSEND
(Darin) and
Kara FLANNIGAN
(Herb
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Jr.,) brother Brian
FLANNIGAN
(Cass), many nieces and nephews, and grandchildren, Claeyr and
Gryffin. He was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Elizabeth
FLANNIGAN, and brother William. An avid skydiver, pilot, hangglider,
scubadiver, sailor, and hockey player, Jim lived life at its
fullest and wore many hats. He was a proud member of the King
Hiram Lodge, and Canadian Owners and Pilots Association. At Jim's
request, there will be no visitation or service. Jim always said,
"I'd rather be flying!"
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TOWNSEND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-18 published
OVERHOLT,
John
Norman
Peacefully, on Friday, May 16, 2008 at Victoria Hospital, John
Norman OVERHOLT passed away in his 59th year. Beloved husband
of Jackie for 33 years. Loving father of David (Yvette), Jennifer,
Andrea (Adam)
TOWNSEND, and Morgan. Dear grandfather of Amber,
Amanda, Cole, Matthew, Malcolm, and great-grandfather of Nevaeh.
Loving son of Rose
(OVERHOLT)
REYNOLDS and the late Norman
OVERHOLT
(1964.) Sadly missed by siblings Carolyn (Steve)
BOURNE,
Susan
MURRAY, Mary Lou
SCHAUS, and Cindy (Hugh)
NICHOLSON and brother-in-law
of Andoranna
WILKINS, the late Richard
DUNN (2007,) Donna (Dave)
JAMIESON,
Dianne
DUNN, and Fran (Merle)
SABERI. Special friend
of Sugit SAHA.
John will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces, nephews and co-workers. Friends will be received
at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell),
for visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service
will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 11 a.m.
(with visitation one hour prior). Interment to follow at Forest
Lawn Memorial Gardens. In memory, donations to the Kidney foundation
or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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TOWNSEND o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-01-09 published
ADAM/ADAMS,
Terry
William
Peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday December 29th, 2007.
Beloved husband and soul mate of Lynda (née
TOWNSEND.)
Loving
father of Jason (Susan,) Mary, Aimee, Christopher and Marie
ADAM/ADAMS.
Proud and devoted grandfather to Casey, Charles, and Justin
SIMMONS
and Olivia
ADAM/ADAMS.
Missed by his beloved dogs. A Memorial Service
was held on Saturday January 5th, 2008 at the Ward Funeral Home
"Brampton Chapel" at 3 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations
to the Canadian Cancer Society would be deeply appreciated. Condolences
may be sent to terry.adams@wardfh.com
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TOWNSEND o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-14 published
WRIGHT,
Dorothy (née
COLLARD)
(November 19, 1910-February 7, 2008)
Dorothy WRIGHT, (née
COLLARD) died peacefully at the Toronto
Grace Hospital with her daughter Nancy at her side. She was the
loving wife of the late Sydney Henry Arthur
WRIGHT
(Royal
Canadian
Air Force 1942). Dorothy will be missed by her children, Bruce
(Daisy OLIVER) and Nancy (Frank
PURVIS) and by her grandchildren
David PURVIS and Nicole
PURVIS
(Cameron
NIXON,) Arielle and Corinne
WRIGHT and by her great-granddaughter Laurel Anne
NIXON.
Dorothy
was the dear sister of Fred
COLLARD and the late Isabel
TOWNSEND,
Norman COLLARD,
Winnifred
GILSON and Charles
COLLARD. The family
would like to thank staff and Friends at the Meighen Retirement
Residence for their kindness over the past two years and the
caring nurses and doctors at the Palliative Care unit of The
Toronto Grace Hospital. If desired, donations may be made in
Dorothy's memory to The Salvation Army. Cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held in the spring.
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EDWARDS,
Isabel (née
TOWNSON)
At Mississauga, on Friday, April 4, 2008 in her 94th year. Beloved
wife of the late Bob
EDWARDS.
Loving mother of Jim and his wife
Linda. Dear grandmother of Brian and his wife Michelle and Lynn
and her husband Brian
DUECK.
Proud great-grandmother of Julia,
Kendall and Rachel. A private family interment has taken place.
If desired, to honour Isabel's life, donations may be made to
the Alzheimer Society.
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