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WAGAR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-01 published
HENDERSON, Madeleine May (formerly LANG, née McCONNELL)
With great joy, Madeleine May (McCONNELL) HENDERSON joined her late husbands, Norman "Bill" HENDERSON and Douglas LANG on February 28, 2008. She is now in the arms of her Lord and beloved Bill and Doug. A wish she has been waiting for while being cared for by the compassionate professional staff of Omni Country Terrace Home in Komoka. Madeleine is survived by her niece Wende (Randy) WAGAR of Napanee, her foster son Tom (Diane) PINKERTON of Chatham, her nieces, nephews and Friends in Halifax, London and Sarnia. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a service to celebrate Madeleine's life will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, March 4th at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow in Saint Anne's Anglican Church Cemetery, London. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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WAGAR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-19 published
MOREY, Agatha F. (1921-2008)
Agatha MOREY passed on peacefully into the arms of the Lord, April 4, 2008, at Extendicare Oshawa with her pal Val at her bedside. She was born in Stamford, Ontario, November 19, 1921 and would have been 87 on her next birthday. She is predeceased by her parents Jane (WAGAR) and Sagar MOREY, her sisters Phyllis, Velma, brothers Cloyd and Guy. She is survived by her brother William (Bud) MOREY. Agatha served as a missionary in India, she was employed with the Department of External Affairs as a Foreign Secretary, she worked as a Receptionist/ Secretary at Sunnycrest Nursing Home, Whitby, Ontario. In her retirement years she volunteered at Sunnycrest Nursing Home as a pastoral volunteer/liaison, she sat on the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. She was an active member of Baptist Churches in Oshawa teaching Bible Study and involving herself in many youth programs. She will be dearly missed by her cousin Aileen WAGAR and families of the Kingston area. Her dedication to others had been her life's work. She was an inspiration to so many lives in her lifetime and touched many hearts in the community and in the many countries that she visited. Thanks are extended to all the staff of Extendicare Oshawa for the excellent care and compassion shown to Agatha over the years of residency. Special thank you to Doctor Fedyna and to Janet her private angel who will miss those sunny days on the patio with Agatha and her pretty hats. Arrangements entrusted to McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home Ltd., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). As per Agatha's wishes, no funeral service. A private graveside burial took place on April, 7, 2008 in the Garden of the Apostles, Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby, Ontario. 'A Celebration of Agatha's Life' and reception will take place on Friday, May 2, 2008, at 11: 00 a.m. at Carriage Country Baptist Church, 4830 Trulls Road, Hampton, Ontario 905-576-7222 (ww.ccbch.com). Donations in Agatha's memory may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Oshawa, Ontario (for youth missions trips); Carriage Country Baptist Church, Hampton, Ontario Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, Oshawa, Ontario 'The Lord is my Shepherd' On-line condolences may be made at www.mcintosh-anderson.com

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WAGENAAR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-11 published
MORRIS, Anna
Following a lengthy illness, peacefully passed on March 8, 2008 at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest. Beloved wife of the late Morton. Loving mother of Kay (Allan) PURVES, Edward (Margaret) and Vicki (Doug) WAGENAAR. Dear grandma of John (Lucy,) Richard, Bill, Aaron (Sam), A.J. and Kandiss (Ben). Great-grandmother to Katie, Mackenzie, Blake, Aiden and Jackson. She is survived by her two brothers Bill and James. A private memorial service to take place at Ward Funeral Home, Weston Chapel with interment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.

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WAGER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-20 published
HEPBURN, Leona “Lee” Frances Matilda (VANCOUGHNETT)
Of Wiarton, peacefully with her loving family at her side at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Monday, May 19th, 2008. The former Leona Frances Matilda VANCOUGHNETT in her 63rd year. Loving wife of Hector. Devoted mother of Christine EMERSON, of Wiarton; Alister (Rob TENEYCKE,) of St. Catharines; and Keith Davis (Shelly), of Guelph. Cherished grandmother of Chad, Christine, Cory-Lynne, Cullen, Aaron, Bobbie, Dawni, Brandy, Zachary, Shelby, Mike, Matt, Jesse, Lauren, and Rebecca; and great-grandmother of Jack, Hanna, Ocean, Cheyanne, Haley, Quinton, Taylor, and Benjamin. Sister of Gail (Ted DONNELLY), Judy (Ron GRANT), Sally VANCOUGHNETT, Joanne VANCOUGHNETT (Ted BAKER), Calvin CRAWFORD, Sandy CRAWFORD, and Kathleen FINNIE. Sadly missed by her uncle Francis WAGER, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and Friends. Lee is predeceased by her mother Margaret CRAWFORD her son Clinton WATSON; three grandchildren - Courtney, Steven and Dustin; and a brother - Wesley VANCOUGHNETT. Well known owner of “Grab A Cab”. Family invite Friends to call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service celebrating Lee's life will be conducted from the Salvation Army, 576 Edward Street, Wiarton on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Cremation with interment in Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Lee a tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

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WAGG o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-03-05 published
DINSMORE, Greta▼
A funeral service was held at McMillan and Jack Funeral Chapel in Dundalk on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Greta (SMITH) DINSMORE of Barrie, in her 76th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald DINSMORE (1926-1968.) They were married June 5, 1954 in Saint Thomas Anglican Church in Bracebridge, Ontario.
Dear mother of Gary and Heather DINSMORE of Mississauga and Ashley DINSMORE (Ryan▼ HALL) of Little Britain, Ontario. She is sadly missed by sister Barbara (Pat) FITZMAURICE. Predeceased▼ by her brothers Mervin and Keith and a sister Velma WAGG. Lovingly▼ remembered by brother-in-law Bill DINSMORE of Mississauga and sisters-in-law Doris LANGDON of Dundalk, Audrey DUNCAN of Etobicoke and Barbara McMILLAN of Elmira.
Minister was Rev. Janet ERIKSEN of Dundalk United Church, where a delicious lunch was served following the service for relatives and Friends from Mississauga, Bracebridge and other areas.
Burial will take place in Badjeros Cemetery in the spring.
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WAGG o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-03-05 published
DINSMORE, Greta▲ (née SMITH)
Entered into rest in Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Monday February 25, 2008 in her 76th year. Greta (SMITH) DINSMORE, daughter of the late Grant and Bertha SMITH of Bracebridge, beloved wife of the late Ronald DINSMORE. Dear mother of Gary (Heather) DINSMORE of Mississauga. Loving grandmother of Ryan DINSMORE of Mississauga and Ashley DINSMORE (Ryan▲ HALL) of Little Britain. Will be sadly missed by a sister Barbara (Pat) FITZMAURICE. Predeceased▲ by her brothers Mervin and Keith and her sister Velma WAGG. Lovingly▲ remembered by many nieces and nephews. Rested at the McMillan and Jack Funeral Home, Dundalk. Funeral service was held on February 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association. Visitation on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m.
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WAGG o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-06-18 published
WAGG--In loving memory of my dear sister Joan (McIVOR) who passed away June 17, 1991.
All those we love are part of us
For things of beauty leave their trace
And memories of all we've shared
Are treasures time cannot erase.
Always remembered with love.
Your sister, Betty HEMBRUFF.

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WAGHORN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-04 published
LOUCKS, Audrey Shirley (JOHANN)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 at Grey Bruce Health Services in Markdale in her 77th year. The former Audrey JOHANN was the beloved wife of the late Allan Cecil LOUCKS. She was the loving mother of Pliny and his wife Leanne and Andrew and his wife Karen. Her memory will be cherished in the hearts of her grandchildren: Kylie, Lydia and Ashlyn as well by her nieces and nephews. Survived by a sister-in-law Vicki JOHANN. Predeceased by her brothers: Morley and Everett; a sister Vera WAGHORN; a sister-in-law Helen JOHANN and a brother-in-law Gordon WAGHORN. Audrey will be missed by her many Friends who knew and loved her. Friends are invited to call at the Currie Funeral Home in Chatsworth for visitation on Tuesday afternoon and evening 2 to 4 and 7-9 p.m., thence to Chatsworth United Church where a celebration of Audrey's life will take place on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Spring interment: Flesherton Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Kidney Foundation would appreciated by the family.

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WAGHORN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-04 published
LOVIE, E. Clayton
Peacefully, at Kensington Village Nursing Home, London, Tuesday, April 1, 2008, surrounded by his family and invited by God, E. Clayton LOVIE, in his 98th year, formerly of Grand Bend, went to join his beloved wife of 52 years, Hazel Lorena (WAGHORN) LOVIE (1917-1992.) Loved father and father-in-law of Eileen and James MacINTYRE and Bradley LOVIE, all of London, Gary and Mary LOVIE of Wellesly. Loving grandpa of Tim MacINTYRE and his wife Lori, Jodie McKEON, Fran LOVIE, Tom LOVIE and wife Dawn and great-grandpa of Travis McKEON, Kayla McKEON, Shannon MacINTYRE, Kate BARDWELL, Emma BARDWELL and Victoria LOVIE. Dear brother-in-law of Shirley LOVIE, Betty WAGHORN, Orloe WATSON and Jack WATSON. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his son Alan James LOVIE (1951-1973,) sister Lillian MELLIN (2007,) brother Gordon LOVIE (2000,) brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Orval MELLIN, Ray and Dorothy WAGHORN, Harry WAGHORN, Olive and Wallace SELVES, Merle and Julis BAUER. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where the Funeral and Committal Service will be held Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Harry DISHER officiating. Interment Robin's Hill Cemetery, Thorndale. If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society, Diabetes Association or charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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WAGHORN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-23 published
HUGHES, William " Ben" James
Peacefully at Saint Marys Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side, on Thursday, June 19 2008 William (Ben) James HUGHES, of Saint Marys, in his 61st year. Predeceased by parents Ralph HUGHES and the former Irene WAGHORN of Saint Marys. Sadly missed by brothers and sister Dave HUGHES of Quesnel, British Columbia., Sharon HUGHES and Ken and Carol HUGHES all of Saint Marys. Beloved uncle of Gord, Dave, Viki and Gerrit HUGHES all of Saint Marys. Special thanks to Doctor SCHIEDLE, Doctor POOK, Doctor GATFIELD and the entire staff of Saint Marys Memorial Hospital for their loving support of Bill and his family over the last several months. At the request of Bill, cremation and interment at Saint Marys Cemetery has taken place. In Bill's memory, donations can be made to the Saint Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society through Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home Ltd..

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WAGLAND o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-23 published
She turned the Gardiner Museum into a glittering, priceless gem
With the help of her wealthy stockbroker husband, she transformed a hobby into a great ceramics collection, and then built a museum to house it all opposite Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S10
Museum founder and philanthropist Helen GARDINER had three lives: before George, during George, and after George. The George was George Ryerson GARDINER, a business integrator, Harvard MBA and stockbroker who founded Gardiner Group Capital, the country's first discount brokerage, and was president of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Generally considered a business genius, he was a pioneer in the oil-and-gas business, opened the first airport hotel in Canada, was a key player in bringing Kentucky Fried Chicken north of the 49th parallel, established Gardiner Farms, the racing stable and breeding farm, and was one of the original members of the syndicate that owned Northern Dancer. "He didn't start with nothing," a former business associate said, "but he multiplied it many times over."
Ms. GARDINER, by contrast, came from humble circumstances, and was a single parent working as a secretary in Mr. GARDINER's brokerage firm when they met. With Mr. GARDINER's support, she became a mature student at York University and took the decorative arts course at Christie's in London, England. Having acquired professional expertise - her impeccable eye for quality was innate - she and her husband amassed a huge and very valuable collection of porcelain and earthenware, then built a museum to house it.
Nevertheless, he was always the public face and voice of the Gardiner Museum. After Mr. GARDINER died in December, 1997, she emerged as a fundraiser, philanthropist and connoisseur who transformed the Gardiner from a mausoleum for a private collection into a dynamic, innovative and internationally prized museum. She also developed her own interests in the National Ballet School and other art forms such as opera, becoming so fond of Wagner's Ring Cycle that she was known as a "Ring" addict.
"The Gardiner Museum was her No. 1 passion, but the National Ballet School was a close second," said Margaret McCain, former chair of the board of the National Ballet School and former lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick.
"Helen had moral integrity and she also had a lot of fortitude," said Ms. McCain, describing her friend as fun with a wonderful laugh and a complete lack of pretension. "She was grounded and she was able to hold on to her own identity even if she was in George's shadow for a long time. There was a strength there and I used to say, 'You are your own person, kind and gentle, but strong inside.' "
Tony ARRELL, a former Chief Executive Officer of Gardiner Watson and a director of Gardiner Group Capital said: "When you have a tree growing under a big tree, the big tree shades the little tree, but when you take the big tree out, the little tree can grow up - and that is what has been happening with Helen. She has proven to be a stronger character with a greater ability than many people thought," he said. "There has been a lot more to Helen GARDINER in the last 10 years than we ever knew before."
Helen Elizabeth McMINN was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, the year before the Second World War began. Her father Charles was a carpenter at one of the gold mines, while her mother Helen was a homemaker. The McMinns moved south to Toronto, where Mr. McMINN worked for General Electric at its Davenport Works until he retired. Their two children, Helen and Bob, went to high school in Toronto, and then Bob joined the military. Helen's daughter Lindy BARROW, who was born in 1958, lived with her grandparents until she was 10 while Ms. McMINN, a single parent, worked at various jobs in advertising and as a legal secretary to support her daughter and save enough money to provide a home for them both.
In the second half of the 1960s, she met George GARDINER when she was hired as a secretary at Gardiner Watson, the stock brokerage that he and a partner had founded just after the Second World War. At the time, she was in her late 20s and Mr. GARDINER (who was known to enjoy, discreetly, the company of beautiful women) was in his early 50s, married and the father of three children. Not long before, in July, 1965, his formidable father Percy, a financier, had died of a heart attack. This death may have liberated Mr. GARDINER, who had had a fractious relationship with his father and had always felt the need to show that he could be even more successful in business.
"He once said that Helen was the first person that he laid eyes on as he was coming out from under this oppression that he had been under for so many years," according to Gretchen ROSS, a long-time friend. Their relationship led to the breakup of Mr. GARDINER's marriage.
In the mid-1970s, they moved into a house on Old Forest Hill Road in Toronto. He bought the property, razed the existing house and built a new one with lead-lined walls - he had acute hearing and didn't want to be disturbed by the neighbours. Mr. GARDINER and his first wife had bought some pre-Colombian earthenware in South America, and he decided that he and Ms. McMINN should "collect something unique to make our house look lived in," she said later. He wanted it to have "quality, individuality and his personal stamp." Naively, as she later admitted, they hit on ceramics.
Two years later, inflation was escalating. Mr. GARDINER, an astute and thrifty businessman, read an article asserting that Chinese and European porcelain were outperforming stocks, bonds and real estate, and he decided it was time to turn their hobby into an investment. Helen, who had been studying as a mature student at York University since 1974, switched tacks and went to London in 1978 to take Christie's Fine Arts Course. A year later, she was both an expert and a qualified dealer who could buy ceramics at wholesale prices.
Their first mature purchase was a hand-painted, highly decorated yellow tea-and-chocolate service made in 1740 by Meissen, the earliest factory in Europe to produce hard-paste porcelain. On the advice of a Sotheby's porcelain expert, Helen had gone to see the 50-piece set, complete with its original leather travelling case, at Winifred Williams Antiques on Bury Street in London. She persuaded Mr. GARDINER to look at the Meissen service and to meet dealer Robert Williams. Without telling her, he bought the service. And so the Gardiners began their long association with Mr. Williams and transformed themselves into serious collectors. As she said later, "Bob taught me how to really look at things. He was generous with his knowledge and showed me how to identify artists and factories by the distinctive characteristics of their work."
From Meissen, the couple began accumulating works made by Du Paquier, the second factory in Europe to produce hard-paste porcelain in the 18th century, and pieces called Hausmaler, a term used to describe ceramics decorated by studio artists who painted or redecorated porcelain produced by factories such as Meissen or Du Paquier. As always, they kept a judicious eye on their passions and their bottom line, collecting Du Paquier because it was undervalued, and Hausmaler for its variety, eccentric charm and the stories about subterfuge, espionage and larceny swirling around the pieces - how artists "acquired" undecorated wares from the studios that employed them and then painted them with their own designs.
During her Christie's course in London, Helen was seduced by the lush sensual colours and painterly decoration of Italian Maiolica. She took Mr. GARDINER to see the Maiolica collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington and he too was entranced. Encouraged by a lull in the market for Maiolica, Mr. GARDINER began buying at auction or through their retinue of international dealers.
By the early 1980s, the Gardiners - they had married on July 11, 1981, at least a dozen years after they first met - were running out of display and storage room in their home. With the help of entertainment lawyer and ceramics collector Aaron MILRAD, the determined and persuasive Mr. GARDINER set about acquiring the land and the political approvals to establish his own museum. In 1981, the Ontario government, led by premier Bill Davis, unanimously passed Bill 183 to create The George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art as an independent, public institution. Doctor Murray Ross helped the Gardiners acquire a tennis court on the east side of Queen's Park, directly opposite the Royal Ontario Museum, from the University of Toronto. Mr. GARDINER paid $500,000 to lease the land for 99 years.
Three years later, architect Keith WAGLAND and designer Robert MEIKELJOHN's $6-million building was ready. The George R. Gardiner Museum, showcasing some 3,000 objets valued at between $16-million and $25-million from the Gardiners' personal collection, officially opened on Saturday, March 3, 1984, with an additional $2.5-million operating grant from its benefactors to celebrate the occasion.
Initially, the Gardiners were as naive about operating a museum as they had been about ceramics. They didn't have nearly enough staff, went through three directors in their first year and underestimated their operating and exhibition costs. After unsuccessfully petitioning the Liberal provincial government for more money, the museum was advised by premier David Peterson to merge with the Royal Ontario Museum in 1987. "I have learned it is very, very difficult to compete with other museums," Mr. GARDINER, a man known for his independence, said at an emotional press conference called to announce the merger.
"The government decided we needed the Royal Ontario Museum's management expertise," Ms. GARDINER told The Globe in 2006. But it wasn't always a comfortable relationship. For an independent museum to be put under the control of another much larger one was akin to an adult daughter moving back into her parents' house with her children after a messy divorce.
The Royal Ontario Museum saw the Gardiner as an adjunct, housing yet another of its many collections, but the Gardiner longed to flex its curatorial wings. Mr. GARDINER, who was succeeded as chair of the board by his wife in 1994, bought back the museum's independence with a $15-million endowment (raising his investment in his own museum to about $50-million). It was announced in January, 1997, just 11 months before Mr. GARDINER died of complications from arthritis and heart disease.
The strain of caring for her husband in his last years when he was ill and "difficult" and dealing with his estate after his death made her so nervous that her throat muscles tightened up and she had trouble speaking above a whisper, Ms. Ross said. It was only recently that doctors found a solution - periodic shots of Botox and a regime of throat exercises - that enabled Ms. GARDINER to speak normally again.
In the decade of her widowhood, Ms. GARDINER threw herself into the museum and into the National Ballet School, where she had sat on the board since 1990. "She invested a lot more than money - she invested herself in the life of the school and the lives of the students," said Ms. McCain. "She took on a student and stayed with that student and became a mentor and a guide and a friend."
Under Ms. GARDINER's direction, the museum built up its membership lists again and stretched beyond the personal vision of its founders. The Gardiner began accepting other collections, such as Doctor Hans Syz's German porcelain and Murray and Ann Bell's trove of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. It expanded its mandate to include modern and contemporary pieces from collectors, such as Mr. MILRAD, and began organizing exhibitions of work by living artists.
Ms. GARDINER was chair until 1999 and vice-chair for the next two years, during which time the museum received a Lieutenant-Governor's Award for the Arts for building private sector and community support, showing fiscal responsibility and expanding its audience (from 20,000 to 60,000 visitors annually), using pottery classes for children and exhibitions such as Maya Universe, Miro: Playing with Fire and Harlequin Unmasked. In 2002, she accepted the position of honorary chair and led the museum's fundraising and expansion campaign to raise $12.8-million from the private sector, in addition to $6-million in grants from the Ontario and Canadian governments.
The museum closed from 2004 to 2006 for a nearly $20-million renovation undertaken by Kuwabara, Payne, McKenna and Blumberg Architects. The renovation added a glass-encased third floor, restaurant and roof terraces, increased exhibition space by 50 per cent, added a research library and expanded the museum shop and the basement studio to accommodate artists in residence and more pottery classes.
"In the last 10 years, she started to develop her own interests and her own ability to reach out for things that she would never have looked at before. And then she got sick," said Mr. MILRAD, vice-chair of the board. "She had an integrity that was recognized and it is going to be extremely difficult for us to raise the kind of money that she was able to raise through her contacts and her own strength of character."
Falling terminally ill was a shock to Ms. GARDINER, who had always planned to live well into her 90s, just as her mother has done. In the first week of May, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After seeking treatment at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Ms. GARDINER began a rigorous course of chemotherapy. But she soon decided to suspend treatment, since it wasn't working and it was making her feel very ill. Instead, she let "nature take its course," as she told her Friends and family.
Helen Elizabeth GARDINER, C.M., was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, on July 18, 1938. She died of pancreatic cancer at the family farm in Caledon East on July 22, 2008. She was 70. Predeceased by husband George GARDINER, she is survived by daughter Lindy BARROW, mother Helen McMINN, brother Bob McMINN and extended family.
The funeral will take place on Monday, July 28, at 11 a.m. in Toronto's Saint_James Cathedral.

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WAGLER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-03 published
VAN ZANDWYK, Luella (née MARTIN)
Peacefully into God's loving arms, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, Luella (MARTIN) VAN ZANDWYK of R.R.#2 Zurich, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late John VAN ZANDWYK (1990). Dear mother of Harry of R.R.#2 Zurich, Michael and Emelien of R.R.#2 Zurich, Janny and Ted DUCHARME of London and Dorothy BONVIE of Zurich. Loving grandmother of Daniel and Maaike, Deanna and Hebron, Derek, Laura, Michael, Kallie, Amber and Morgan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Albert and Luanna MARTIN, Alma MARTIN, Irvin and Grace MARTIN, Gladys MARTIN, Marion MARTIN. Predeceased by her parents Menno and Louina (STECKLE) MARTIN, brothers Harvey MARTIN and Melvin MARTIN, sisters Velina OESCH and husband Bill, Emma BEARINGER and husband Enos and Melinda MARTIN in infancy. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and the VAN ZANDWYK family. Visitation in the J.M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Zurich Mennonite Church. Interment Zurich Mennonite Cemetery. Pastor Phil WAGLER officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Zurich Mennonite Church Elevator Fund. Condolences may be forwarded through jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Luella VAN ZANDWYK.

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WAGLER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-06 published
WEBSTER, Norma (REYNOLDS)
With her family at her side, at Restview Retirement Home, Lucan on Friday, April 4, 2008 Norma (REYNOLDS) WEBSTER formerly of Brinsley and Richmond Hill in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Jim QUANCE. Dear mother of Allan and Kathy WEBSTER of Brinsley. Dear grandmother of Lauren and Mike MEDENBLIK, Janet and Tyler SHAULE, and Meredith and Devon WAGLER; and great-grandmother of Owen SHAULE. Predeceased by a son Donald (1968) and sisters Ina WRIGHT, Erma ROBERTS and Una ESSERY. Norma's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Restview Retirement Home. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 8th at 1: 30 p.m. with Rev. Greg LITTLE officiating. Interment Mars Hill Cemetery, Brinsley. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com

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WAGLER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-07 published
EICHLER, Joan▼ " HENNY" (née VANBEEK)
Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday April 4, 2008 at her residence in New Hamburg. She was born 57 years ago in Brampton. Loving daughter of Henrica (DEGRAAF) VANBEEK of Ailsa Craig and the late Lawrence VANBEEK. Beloved▼ wife of Danny EICHLER whom she married October 17, 1969. Dear mother of Danny of Kitchener, Michelle and husband Steve WAGLER, Patricia▼ and husband Daniel ROCHFORD, Caralee▼ and Karl all of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by her grand_son Mitchell. Also missed by her sisters and brothers Annette WAGNER of Huron Park, Laura FISCHER of Cambridge, Lawrence VANBEEK of British Columbia, Ken and wife Deb▼ VANBEEK of Brussels, Martin VANBEEK of Bayfield, Anthony and wife Angela▼ VANBEEK of Thedford, Mary-Lou and husband Peter WINKLER of Ottawa, brother-in-law Robert SCHNARR of Ailsa Craig and many nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by a daughter Karla, sister Cora SCHNARR and brother Anthony M. (in infancy.) Joan was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, New Hamburg where she was a member of the Catholic Women's League. She was also a member of the New Hamburg Lioness Club. Family and Friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Tuesday April 8, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Wednesday April 9, 2008 at 9: 45 a.m. followed by the funeral mass to celebrate Joan's life at 10: 30 a.m. at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, New hamburg with Father Pablito Labado officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Wilmot Family Resources. Parish prayer will be said at the funeral home on Tuesday at 4: 00 p.m.

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WAGMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-05 published
KALMAKOFF, Sandra Mary
(January 27, 1952-March 29, 2008)
With great sadness, we announce the death of Sandy KALMAKOFF, beloved mother, partner, sister and friend. Sandy died at the Palliative Care Unit, Saint Paul's Hospital in Vancouver after courageously facing and coping with the challenge of cancer.
Sandy was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, the second child of Michael KALMAKOFF and Elizabeth Allison (ZINKAN) KALMAKOFF. A seeker of truth and social justice from an early age, she studied philosophy at the University of Saskatchewan and spent five years as a Canadian University Services Organization volunteer: three years teaching in Nigeria, and two years promoting appropriate technology in Papua New Guinea. She also worked for Canada World Youth in Toronto. She settled in Vancouver in 1980 where she was active in feminist and peace organizations. Sandy became a teacher, worked for a number of years, then returned to school and was awarded a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology by the University of British Columbia in 1994. She was employed as an elementary school counsellor for many years in the Surrey School District. As a Registered Play Therapist she was particularly interested in helping children understand and grow through and beyond difficult and traumatic experiences.
Sandy loved music from an early age and played violin with the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. When her son Jacob began to study the violin, Sandy began to play again after a long hiatus. Over the years she was a member of three different music ensembles. Music helped her bear the emotional and spiritual burden of disease.
Living with cancer Sandy became involved with the Callanish Society and found hope and inspiration by attending retreats, support groups and participating in their art therapy programs.
Predeceased by her parents, Sandy is survived and will be deeply missed by her partner, Lezlie WAGMAN, their son, Jacob KALMAKOFF, sisters Elizabeth KALMAKOFF and Jane KALMAKOFF, brother David KALMAKOFF, nephew Erin WEIR and many relatives and Friends.
If desired donations can be made to the Callanish Society, www.callanish.org.

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WAGMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-14 published
WAGMAN, Stephanie
On Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at her home. Stephanie WAGMAN, loving mother of Jessica GOLDMAN. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue Road West (3 lights west of Dufferin), for service on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 2: 30 p.m. Interment Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. Shiva 8 Ravenscroft Circle, daily from 2: 00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Stephanie Wagman Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324, www.benjamins.ca.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2008-04-30 published
BLACKBURN, Cora▼ May▼
At the King City Lodge Nursing Home on Thursday, April 24, 2008, formerly of Toronto in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Eldon BLACKBURN. Loving▼ mother of Clair (Sadie) of Holstein, Louise (Roger) WAGNER of Newmarket, Fay (David) WHITNEY of Meaford, Leonard (Karen) of Bayfield, Lyle (Lynn) of Shelburne, Larry (Bonnie) of Feversham, and the late Betty and Wayne. She will he loved and remembered by her 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Dear sister of Muriel (Clarence) ROBINSON of Beeton, Betty (Calvin) HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON of Priceville, Bob (Marvel) WHITE/WHYTE of Mississauga and the late James CORBETT, Lorne and Joe FOY. Also▼ survived by her sisters-in-law Elsie FOY and Pat CORBETT. The▼ family received Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Monday, April 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service was held in the chapel on Tuesday, April 29 at 11 a.m. Interment Flesherton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
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WAGNER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-01-15 published
MANNEROW, Selena Martha (née MILLER)
Passed away peacefully, at Hannah Walker Place, on Sunday, January 13th, 2008, in her 103rd year. Selena Martha MANNEROW (née MILLER) was the beloved wife of the late Ernest MANNEROW (1985.) Fondly remembered by her sister, Amy HALL of Guelph, and also remembered by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by John and Susan CHARUK and their family, and by Sonya MANNEROW, Suzanne (Trent), Michele (Paul), and Wendi (Tim.) Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Anna (MALUSKIE) MILLER, three brothers, John, Harold and Arthur, and seven sisters, Clara, Lillian, Florence, Ann, Ida, Myrtle and Mary. Friends may call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound, (519-376-7492) on Wednesday from 1: 00 until 2: 00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Selena MANNEROW will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. with Pastor Ed WAGNER, officiating. Spring interment in Saint_James's Cemetery, Williamsford. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, as your expression of sympathy.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-02-14 published
McLEOD, Cecil Angus
Of Chesley, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in his 78th year. He will be missed dearly by the love of his life Orma (WAGNER.) Loving father to Ken (Elaine) of Chesley, Clarke (Margie) of Owen Sound, Sheldon (Brenda) of Chesley and Sherri (John SCHNURR) of Hanover. Cherished grandfather of Kent (Tina,) Leigh-Anne (Trevor SWEIGER,) Megan, Brenden, Alanna, Kaitlyn, Mitch McLEOD, Spencer and Marissa SCHNURR. Great-grandpa of Rachel. Cecil will be missed by his sister-in-law Edith McLEOD of Edmonton and brother-in-law Ken (Jean) WAGNER of Tara and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a daughter in infancy, brothers, Harold and Hugh and sister, June WARNOCK as well as his parents, Reta and Norman McLEOD. 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 on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Geneva Presbyterian Church, Chesley at 11 a.m. Spring interment in Chesley Cemetery. Memorial donations to Geneva Presbyterian Church, Canadian Cancer Society or the Chesley Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.cameronfuneralhomes.com

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WAGNER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-04-26 published
BLACKBURN, Cora▲ May▲
At the King City Lodge Nursing Home on Thursday, April 24, 2008 formerly of Toronto in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Eldon BLACKBURN. Loving▲ mother of Clair (Sadie) of Holstein, Louise (Roger) WAGNER of Newmarket, Fay (David) WHITNEY of Meaford, Leonard (Karen) of Bayfield, Lyle (Lynn) of Shelburne, Larry (Bonnie) of Feversham, and the late Betty and Wayne. She will be loved and remembered by her 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. Dear sister of Muriel (Clarence) ROBINSON of Beeton, Betty (Calvin) HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON of Priceville, Bob (Marvel) WHITE/WHYTE of Mississauga and the late James CORBETT, Lorne and Joe FOY. Also▲ survived by her sisters-in-law Elsie FOY and Pat CORBETT. The▲ family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Monday, April 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, April 29 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Flesherton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-17 published
HENKEL, Louisa Marie (née MONK)
Peacefully at Kelso Villa Retirement Home in Owen Sound, on Friday, May 16th, 2008. Louisa Marie HENKEL (née MONK,) of Owen Sound and formerly of Starrview Crescent, Orangeville, in her 98th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Adolph HENKEL. Loving mother of John HENKEL and his wife, Amelia, of Vancouver and Marie McDOUGALL and her husband, Sandy, of Annan. Proud grandmother of Debbie (Ron), Christine (Ron), Carla, Amy, Kevin, Jennifer (James) and Peter and great-grandmother of Erin, Jennifer, Jonathan, Heather, Erin and Connor. Louisa will be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law, Rita HENKEL, of Orangeville and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Fred and Dorothy MONK and her son, Karl HENKEL. A Funeral Service for Louisa HENKEL will be held in the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 1049 - 4th Avenue West, Owen Sound on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. with Pastor Ed WAGNER officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service at the Church. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Orangeville. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, the Canadian Liver Foundation or the charity of your choice, as your expression of sympathy and may be made through the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K-3X8 (519-376-7492).

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WAGNER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-29 published
DEBRONE, Pamphile " Buff"
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Thursday, March 27, 2008, Pamphile "Buff" DEBRONE in his 88th year. Forever loved and greatly missed by his wife Virginia DEBRONE. Loving father of Pam WAGNER and her husband Rick of Edmonton, Paul DEBRONE and his wife Jill of Burlington and Liz GRAY/GREY and her husband Jeff of London. Dear grandfather of Paul, Alese, Peter, Bob, Mark, Jake, Michael, Lucas and Spencer. Survived by his sister Margaret VAN WATTEGHAM of Wallaceburg. Predeceased by his sister Ada and his brother Albert. Buff served in World War 2 in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Monday evening from 7-9 o'clock. A Memorial Mass will be held at Saint_John the Divine Church, 390 Baseline Road, on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Enurnment in Holy Family Mausoleum, Saint Peter's Cemetery to follow. Donations to McCormick Home Alzheimers Outreach program would be appreciated.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-07 published
EICHLER, Joan▲ " HENNY" (née VANBEEK)
Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday April 4, 2008 at her residence in New Hamburg. She was born 57 years ago in Brampton. Loving daughter of Henrica (DEGRAAF) VANBEEK of Ailsa Craig and the late Lawrence VANBEEK. Beloved▲ wife of Danny EICHLER whom she married October 17, 1969. Dear mother of Danny of Kitchener, Michelle and husband Steve WAGLER, Patricia▲ and husband Daniel ROCHFORD, Caralee▲ and Karl all of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by her grand_son Mitchell. Also missed by her sisters and brothers Annette WAGNER of Huron Park, Laura FISCHER of Cambridge, Lawrence VANBEEK of British Columbia, Ken and wife Deb▲ VANBEEK of Brussels, Martin VANBEEK of Bayfield, Anthony and wife Angela▲ VANBEEK of Thedford, Mary-Lou and husband Peter WINKLER of Ottawa, brother-in-law Robert SCHNARR of Ailsa Craig and many nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by a daughter Karla, sister Cora SCHNARR and brother Anthony M. (in infancy.) Joan was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, New Hamburg where she was a member of the Catholic Women's League. She was also a member of the New Hamburg Lioness Club. Family and Friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Tuesday April 8, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Wednesday April 9, 2008 at 9: 45 a.m. followed by the funeral mass to celebrate Joan's life at 10: 30 a.m. at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, New hamburg with Father Pablito Labado officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Wilmot Family Resources. Parish prayer will be said at the funeral home on Tuesday at 4: 00 p.m.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-20 published
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, Mildred F. (née LEESON)
A resident of Shetland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the age 78. Born in Thamesville daughter of the Late John N. and Mildred (McGUGAN) LEESON. Beloved wife of Russell ELLIOT/ELLIOTT. Loving mother of Robert and Bonita "Bonnie" ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, and Catherine and Bob OSBORNE all of Shetland. Loving grandmother of Jennifer ELLIOT/ELLIOTT- BABULA (Murray), Breanne DAWSON (Edward), Russell OSBORNE and Melissa OSBORNE. Loving great-grandmother of Emma June BABULA. Dear sister of Marguerite and Ted BUTLER, John and Sylvia LEESON. Sadly missed by sisters and brothers-in-law Maxine (Mrs. Tom ELLIOT/ELLIOTT), Marian (Mrs. Donald ELLIOT/ELLIOTT), Glenn and Norma ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, Alice Jean and Lloyd WAGNER. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Marion SHEPLEY, brothers Tom and John L. LEESON and a sister-in-law Dorien ELLIOT/ELLIOTT. The Elliott family will receive Friends at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria Street, Thamesville on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. with Rev. Sharon Campbell RAYMENT of the Shetland United Church officiating. Interment Shetland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque to the Shetland United Church or the Four Counties Health Services Foundation. Online condolences and donations may be left at our website www.badderfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted in memory of Mildred ELLIOT/ELLIOTT in the Badder and Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp"

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WAGNER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-13 published
MANIUK, Jean (née McINTYRE)
At the C.E.E. Hospital of Bluewater Health on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Jean MANIUK (née McINTYRE,) 75 years, of Petrolia. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Wes MANIUK (1986.) Loving mother of Bob and Liz MANIUK of Petrolia, the late Ed MANIUK (1975,) Marianne MANIUK and Pierre LAROCHELLE of Petrolia, Christine and Bryan PIGGOTT of Petrolia, and John and Lesley MANIUK of Oil Springs. Loved grandmother to Maleia and Scott WASSOM, Brandon MANIUK, Barrett and Tammy MANIUK, David THATCHER, Joshua MANIUK, Edward MANIUK, Kelly and Jason BRENT, Christopher SUMNER, Karly SUMNER, Joseph and Kelly MANIUK, the late Jamie MANIUK (1987,) Sean WAGNER, Jen and Jeff RICH, Steven PIGGOTT, Stefany PIGGOTT, Scott PIGGOTT, Amelia MANIUK, and Tie MANIUK. She was a loving great-grandmother to Matthew WASSOM, Dannika and Jacksen MANIUK, Joeylyn MANIUK, and Jesse and Alyssa RICH. Dear sister of Vera and Bill HARTLEY, Ron and Gerri McINTYRE, Ruby MAXFIELD, Joyce SALISBURY, Arnold and Penny McINTYRE, and Peter McINTYRE. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Robert M. GIBSON officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.needhamjay.com.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-24 published
BOLT, Victoria " Tory" (née GARRAWAY)
A lifelong resident of Saint Thomas, passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, June 22, 2008, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Stanley BOLT (1971.) Dearly loved mother of Betty BRADLEY and her husband Wilfred of Saint Thomas, Stanley DICKER of Tillsonburg, and the late Donna ROSS. Dear mother-in-law of Sandra DICKER of London, and the late Don ROSS. Step-mother of Robert BOLT of Embro, and Ruth Ann BEER and her husband Charles of Saint Thomas. Loved sister of Kay WAGNER of Saint Thomas, late Margaret SPRUCE, late Stanley GARRAWAY, and the late Bill GARRAWAY. Also fondly remembered by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Born in Saint Thomas, November 11, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (ABDEY) and David GARRAWAY. Victoria "Tory" was a retired employee of the housekeeping department at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. She was a lifelong active member of St. Andrew's United Church. Relatives and Friends will be received by the family at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 60 West Avenue, Saint Thomas on Thursday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park. Memorial donations to St. Andrew's United Church Memorial Fund or the charity of one's choice gratefully acknowledged.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-05 published
BROMBERG, Betty (née WAGNER)
Peacefully, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia on Friday, July 4, 2008. Betty BROMBERG (née WAGNER,) 83 years, of Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late Ralph (1987), and special companion of the late George HANDS (2003.) Dear mother of Colleen and Tom WINTER of Petrolia, the late Gary BROMBERG (2005) and the late Guy BROMBERG (1991.) Loving grandmother of Cory and Nicole BROMBERG, Chris and Ray QUIRION, Jeffrey BROMBERG, Tammy and Angus McAUSLAN, Cory WINTER, Terri and Shea VACHON, Jacqueline and Tyler WELSH. Dear great-grandmother of Joshua and Kathryn BROMBERG, Cali and Chase QUIRION, Michael ROCHON, Shannon and Aidan McAUSLAN and Benen VACHON and great great-grandmother of Owen WILLIAMS. Betty is survived by her siblings Marjorie HUFF of Sarnia, Geraldine and Carl RITCHIE of Petrolia, Inez and Betty WAGNER of Wyoming and Florence and Andy AIKEN of Petrolia, and sisters-in-law Lisa WAGNER of Montreal and Mary WAGNER of Wyoming. She is predeceased by her brothers Herbie (1991), Lloyd (2002) and Clair (2002). Visitors will be received on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Robert M. GIBSON officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation. Betty's family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to the caring staff at Meadowview Villa. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.needhamjay.com.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-06 published
BOYTON, Harold Edward
At home surrounded by his family, Monday, March 3rd, 2008 in his 82nd year. Harry BOYTON, beloved husband of Lucienne WAGNER of Port Hope. Dear father of Steven (Christiane) of Ottawa and Maureen (Nigel) of Toronto. Brother of Leonard, Betty and William. Uncle of Brian.
A celebration of Harry's life will be held at Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Perrytown, Thursday, March 6th at 2 p.m. Interment Saint Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Perrytown. Memorial donations to Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Perrytown or the charity of your choice would be appreciated and can be received at www.rossfuneralchapel.com.
The family would like to thank Doctor Lino DURANTE and Saint Elizabeth Health Care for their care and support.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-22 published
MORAND, Kathleen Beatrice (née LITTLE)
Medieval art expert and onetime head of the Department of Art at Queen's University (1978-1984)
Died peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on December 2, 2007, following a stroke, in her 93rd year. Born August 13, 1915, in Belfast. She was predeceased by parents James and Mary LITTLE and brothers William Eric and James Lawrence, and by her ex-husband and good friend, Sigmund MORAND, whom she married, in London, England, in the mid-1930s and divorced amicably circa 1960. She is survived by nieces Pamela CORNELL, of Kingston, and Rosemary WAGNER, of Vancouver; and by nephews John REID, of Vancouver, Tony and Donald REID, of England. Doctor MORAND earned her M.A. and PhD degrees at the Courtauld Institute, University of London, then lectured there and at the Brighton College of Art, before going to the University of California at Santa Barbara and, in 1970, joining the faculty at Queen's. As a teacher, she was much respected for her art history survey courses and her advanced medieval seminars. As an administrator, she negotiated to establish (in 1980) a graduate program in art history at Queen's, when the only other such program in Ontario was offered by the University of Toronto. As a scholar, her publications included a seminal work on Claus Sluter (1991), a monograph on Jean Pucelle (1962), numerous reviews for The Burlington Magazine, and a number of entries for the Encyclopedia Britannica. During her retirement, she travelled extensively, enjoyed fine food and wine with her Friends, collected contemporary art, and was a wide-ranging reader until macular degeneration led her to spend more time listening to current affairs and classical music programs on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio. Before fracturing a hip in 2004, she was an exceptionally energetic walker, whose trim figure, smooth skin, and light auburn hair made her look many years younger than she actually was. A memorial gathering will take place Friday, May 2, 2008 at 5: 00 p.m., in the atrium of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, University Avenue at Bader Lane, Kingston.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-20 published
CLARKSON, Mary (née STINSON)
It is with great sorrow the family announces the passing of Mary CLARKSON (née STINSON) on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Toronto Western Hospital. Mary is lovingly remembered by her daughter Nancy Clarkson LORETO, her son Dean and many extended family and Friends. Mary is predeceased by her husband William, son Bruce and her son-in-law Brian LORETO. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd (North of Lawrence) 416-241-4618 on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Friday May 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. from St. Philip's Anglican Church (25 St. Phillips Road, Weston). with visitation from 10 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Philips Church Yard. A heartfelt thank-you to the wonderful, caring staff at Toronto Western Hospital in addition to Doctor Cheryl WAGNER and Fr. Al BUDZIN and Julie and to our Friends and neighbors for all of their support. If desired as expressions of sympathy donations to St. Philip's Church or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Online condolences may be made to mary.clarkson@wardfh.com.

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WAGNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-09 published
JONES, Janet I. (née SWERDFAGER)
After a four year battle with cancer, Janet's family are sad to announce that she passed away on July 6th, 2008 surrounded by her family. Survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Gordon JONES, Janet was born in Ottawa on November 24, 1935. Predeceased by her parents Hazel and Murray SWERDFAGER and her sister Betty MOUNT and brother Ron SWERDFAGER, she is survived by her sister Lynda WAGNER of Calgary. She is also survived by her much loved children Susan (John SCHUMACHER) Laura (Mike RASBERRY) David (Karen) JONES and Karen (Randall VICKERSON.) She was a dearly loved Nana by her 12 grandchildren: Laura KEOHANE, Katrina, Michael and Petr SCHUMACHER, Adam, Matt and Jenna RASBERY, Robert, Sarah and William JONES and Rachel and Simon VICKERSON. Janet grew up in Ottawa, attended Lisgar Collegiate and the Ottawa Teachers' College. After a brief time as a kindergarten teacher, she stayed home to raise her children and then began a career as a volunteer, using her extensive organization and leadership skills. She served her church, Parkwoods United in Don Mills and Saint_John's United in Oakville, where she taught Sunday School and served on many committees as well as serving as Chair of the Saint_John's Church Board, she was a volunteer at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for 20 years and also served as a member of the Hospital board. She was a volunteer for the Canadian Red Cross for 30 years, starting in Oakville where she was branch President, and then she served on the Ontario Zone Board for 16 years, 2 of them as President. She was then elected to the National Board were she served on many committees for 12 years. In 1988 Janet was named a member of the Order of the Red Cross and at the time of her retirement in 1996 from the National Board, she was elevated to be an Officer of the Order of the Red Cross. Janet's greatest pleasure and dedication were reserved for the Oakville Symphony Orchestra, which she joined, as a violinist, the year it was founded 1967. For 40 years she played each concert as well as organizing many off stage activities, from fund-raising projects to social events. She served on the orchestra's Board of Directors for ten years, three of those as President and Chair. In November 2002, Janet was presented with the Queen's Jubilee medal for her volunteer work in the community. Cremation has taken place. Visitation for family and Friends will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville, (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) between 4-6 p.m. on Friday, July 11th. A service of celebration of Janet's life will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 2 p.m. in Saint_John's United Church, 262 Randall St. Oakville, Ontario L6J 1P9. In Memoriam donations may be made to Saint_John's United Church Heritage Fund or the Janet Jones Young Artists Fund (c/o The Oakville Symphony Orchestra, 99 Bronte Road, Suite 114, Oakville, Ontario L6L 3B7) or Ian Anderson House, 430 Winston Churchill Blvd. Oakville, Ontario L6J 7X2. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com

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WAGNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-12 published
BABINS, Harry
On Friday, July 11, 2008 at York Central Hospital. Harry BABINS, beloved husband of Pearl (ZIPPORAH.) Loving father and father-in-law of Robbie and Neil WAGNER, Eric and Bonny, Gerry and Jan, Josh and Sylvia. Devoted grandfather of Steven, Daniel, Eli, Matt and Lindsay, Tara, Evan, Zack, Benjamin, Jonah, great-grandfather of Lili. Dear brother of Issie ZABITISKY, and the late Lilly KATZ, and Billy BABINS. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 11: 30 a.m. Interment Beth Tikvah Synagogue section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 7905 Bayview Avenue #308, visits daily after 11: 00 a.m. Donations may be made to the Harry BABINS Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324, www.benjamins.ca

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WAGNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-15 published
WAGNER, Harry
The family of Mr. Harry WAGNER is sad to announce his passing earlier this month. Friends are invited to join for a Service of Remembrance on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. in the chapel of Andrews Community Funeral Centre, 8190 Dixie Road, Brampton (North of Steeles Avenue.) Mr. WAGNER's remains will be returned to his native Germany for burial.

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