WRAY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-04-28 published
LINKLATER,
Harold▼
Fraser▼
Of Owen Sound, peacefully at his residence with his loving wife
at his side on Sunday, April 27th 2008. Harold Fraser
LINKLATER
in his 91st year. Loving husband of the former Helen
COULSON.
Cherished father of Doug
LINKLATER, of Point Clarke, and Elizabeth
LINKLATER and her husband, James
TROTTIER, of Milan. Harold is
survived by his two grandchildren Jessie
FRASER and Dene
LINKLATER
and his brothers. Harold will be sadly missed by Helen's children,
William FINDLAY
(Gazelle,▼)
Donald▼
COULSON (Teresa,) Margaret
NICKLE
(Gerald,▼) and Helen
WRAY (Bert;) her 8 grandchildren and
8 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. There will
be a private family service at a later date. Arrangements entrusted
to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach
(519) 422-0041. Donations to the charity of your choice would
be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Harold 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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WRAY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-02 published
LINKLATER,
Harold▲▼
Fraser▲▼
Of Owen Sound, peacefully at his residence with his loving wife
at his side on Sunday, April 27th 2008. Harold Fraser
LINKLATER
in his 91st year. Loving husband of the former Helen
COULSON.
Cherished father of Doug
LINKLATER, of Red Bay and Elizabeth
(Liza) LINKLATER and her husband, James
TROTTIER, of Manila,
the Philippines. Harold is also survived by his two grandchildren
Jesse and Dane
LINKLATER of Barrie; and his 3 brothers Ken
LINKLATER
(Reita) of Kincardine, Bryce
LINKLATER
(Alma) of Jarvis and Gordon
LINKLATER
(Joan) of Toronto. Harold will be sadly missed by Helen's
children, William
FINDLAY
(Gazelle,▲)
Donald▲
FINDLAY (Teresa,)
Margaret NICKLE
(Gerald,▲) and Helen
WRAY (Bert;) her 8 grandchildren
9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Cremation
has taken place. There will be a graveside service to celebrate
Harold's life at the Kincardine Cemetery on Monday, May 5th,
2008 at 2 o'clock followed by a reception at Knox Presbyterian
Church,
Kincardine (345 Durham St..) Rev. Ruth
MacLEAN officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and
Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Donations to the charity
of your choice would be greatly appreciated. In living memory
of Harold 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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WRAY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-07 published
LINKLATER,
Harold▲
Fraser▲
Harold Fraser
LINKLATER was born on October 1, 1917 in Teeswater,
Ontario to Harvey and Gladys (née Mason
FRASER)
LINKLATER. He
was the oldest of three brothers. Until his death all four of
them were still living - I'm sure that is a record for four brothers
who had survived World War 2. Harold died at 90 and all his brothers
are in their 80s. His great-grandparents arrived in Canada from
the Orkneys in Scotland in 1852 and some of his great-uncles
had come to Canada with the Hudson's Bay Company. The family
moved to Kincardine in August 1929 when his father Harvey bought
the furniture store and funeral home from W.H.A.
MORRISON. He
worked helping his father from age 12, but really started that
career in 1935 when he finished Grade 12. In 1937-38 he took
courses at the Banting Institute and General Hospital in Toronto.
At 19 he got his license as an undertaker but couldn't use it
until he was 21. He married Nora Elizabeth
DIMOND on November 20,
1940. In May 1940 he had joined the Canadian army. He went into
Officer training in Brockville and between 1940 to 1943 he was
stationed in Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia. In World
War 2 he went overseas in June 1944 before the invasion of France
and stayed there until the fall of 1946. He was in the 19th Self-Propelled
Regiment. He was a Captain by the time the war ended. His daughter
Elizabeth Ann was born in 1949 and son John Douglas in 1951.
He was a Rover Scout and became a cub and scout leader. He was
on the Kincardine Public School Board for 10 years, belonged
to the Rotary Club, the Kinsmen, the Masonic Lodge and was president
of the Chamber of Commerce for two years and received an award.
In 1970 he was chairman of the Old Boy's and Girls Reunion Committee
and won the award of Citizen of the Year. He cherished the silver
tray that he was given to him with that inscription. The award
was reported in the London Free Press. Ballots were received
from as far away as Michigan and from across the province. It
was the largest number of ballots at that time and 70 percent
voted for him. His pride and joy was the cottage he built on
Crab Cove near Red Bay. He bought the lakefront property in 1952
for $350 and in 1953 he and his neighbour Ed
HAGEDORN put up
the frame. He worked both at the Linklater Funeral Home and the
Linklater Furniture Store. From 1966 to 1974 he owned and operated
the funeral business by himself. In 1974 at age 57 he sold the
Funeral business although he helped the new owner in the summers
for 4-5 years afterwards. In 1974 he and Nora bought a place
in Lakeland, Florida and started going there in the winters in
1975. Nora died on his birthday, October 1, 1988 after a 48-year
marriage. He married Helen Emma
HAYES (née
COULSON) of Saint Thomas
and Lakeland, Florida on July 22 1989. He and Helen lived at
the cottage until September 2000 and
in Owen Sound since then.
They wintered in Lakeland until 1995 when Harold got cancer of
the jaw. He survived that as he did a heart attack, strokes,
blindness, and several operations. He was tenacious and had a
tremendous will to live through all of these ailments until April 2008
when he accepted he was failing. Perhaps being a funeral director
had given him this will to live because he had to live with death
around him for so many years. Harold is survived by his beloved
wife Helen, his daughter Elizabeth (Liza) and her husband James
TROTTIER of Manila, Philippines, his son Douglas (Doug) of Red
Bay, his grandchildren Jesse and Dane of Barrie, his brothers
Ken (and Reita) of Kincardine, Bryce (and Alma) of Jarvis and
Gordon (and Joan) of Toronto, and his former daughter-in-law,
Dianne LINKLATER of Kincardine; his step-family Helen (and Bert)
WRAY of Durham and their children Marla (and Lee)
ZWOLMAN of
Milton, Kevin and David
WRAY; and to Marg
NICHOL (and Gerald)
of Brampton, Donald
FINDLAY (and Teresa) of Campbell River, British
Columbia and William
FINDLAY (and Gazelle) of Winnipeg; as well
as everyone's children and many grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren.
Heartfelt thanks and affection are extended to dearest Helen,
Helen and Bert
WRAY of Durham, Fern and Ken
FYNN,
Linda
CRANDALL
and Ab LIPSETT and Mary
VAN
TRIGT, all of Owen Sound for their
loving care and assistance over the last years. A memorial service
took place on Monday May 5 at the Kincardine cemetery and was
followed by a reception at Knox Presbyterian Church. Arrangements
were made by Harold's friend Tom
WHITCROFT of the Thomas C. Whitcroft
Funeral Home and Chapel in Sauble Beach. Donations can be made
to the charity of your choice.
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WRAY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-23 published
GREIG,
Robert
John
In his 80th year. Passed away at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre
on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Dear brother of Muriel
WRAY of Stratford.
Survived by his brothers-in-law, John
WRAY and Arthur
MARTIN
and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John and
Lena GREIG, sister Alice
MARTIN and brother Elliott and sister-in-law
Olive GREIG.
Resting at The Gardiner-Wilson Funeral Home, Meaford,
where the funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Judith
OLIVER
on Monday morning, May 26 at 11 a.m. Interment of ashes in Lakeview
Cemetery. As your expressions of sympathy donations to The Meaford
Nursing Home Auxiliary Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Visitation
on hour prior to the funeral service.
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WRAY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-13 published
JOHNSTON,
Etta▼
Marguerite▼ (née
DELANEY)
In her 104th year at Chelsey Park Retirement Community, London,
Ontario on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Predeceased by her husband
Bill,▼ her son-in-law Lee
FEELY and her sisters Frances
DELANEY,
Thurley WRAY and Helen
WILEY. Cherished mother of Ted and his
wife Priscilla▼ of London, Peggy
FEELY of Clarendon Hills, Illinois,
Jane and her husband Colin
McARTHUR of Mississauga, Jim and his
wife Valerie of Calgary. Loving grandmother of Paul, Peter and
David Johnston, Mary Ellen
REYNOLDS, Cathy
PRICE, Stuart
McARTHUR
and Janet LAMPMAN.
Great-grandmother▼ of 17. Etta was born in
London,▼
Ontario▼ the eldest child Charles and Lucy
DELANEY.
She▼
is survived by her brothers Jim
DELANEY of Sarnia and John
DELANEY
of London. During Etta and Bill's 67 years together, they resided
in London, Chatham, Hamilton, Sudbury and Etobicoke, where Bill's
career in the plumbing and heating industry took them. Together
they enjoyed many trips to Britain and Europe as well as winters
in Florida. For many years Etta was an ardent volunteer with
the Toronto Western Hospital Auxiliary, serving a term as president
and was named an honorary life member. Cremation with interment
in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. A service celebrating Etta's
life will be held at Memorial Funeral Home, 1559 Fanshawe Park
Road East, London on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 12: 00 o'clock
noon. The family wish to thank the wonderful staff at Chelsey
Park Retirement Community for the respect, care and compassion
which they showed Etta over the past eight years. Donations in
Etta's memory to the charity of your choice would be greatly
appreciated.
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WRAY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-25 published
GOODBODY,
Doug
Suddenly at the London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital,
on Sunday, March 23, 2008, Doug
GOODBODY of London in his 40th
year. Beloved
son of John and Marilyn
GOODBODY. Cherished brother
of Cynthia
BUSSEY and her husband Ken of London, Beverley
WRAY
of Montreal, David
WRAY of White Rock, British Columbia and Nancy
McMULLEN and her husband Gerry of Montreal. Also missed by his
nieces and nephews Kevin, Alison, Marc, Laura, Ashley, Kylie
and Brendan. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received
by the family on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 6-9 p.m. at the
A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London,
where the celebration of Doug's life will be held in the chapel
on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy,
donations may be made in Doug's honour to the Canadian Diabetes
Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, Ontario N6B 3H8.
Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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WRAY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-26 published
WRAY,
Dorothy
Margaret (née
CROZIER)
Dorothy's family sadly announces the death of their beloved mother
in London, Ontario, on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, in her
84th year. Finally at peace after a long battle with Alzheimer's
disease, Dorothy was born in Croydon, England, the eldest child
of Frederick and Dorothy
CROZIER.
She married Wilbert
WRAY (4th Field
Ambulance) in 1941 and came to Fort William, Ontario in 1944
with son Don. She worked at Can-Car for the remainder of the
war years and later at Sears Canada. She is survived by sons
Don (Lynda), Barry (Geri) of Toronto, Bruce (Carole) of London,
Ontario and daughter, Debbie (Alex) of St. Albert, Alberta. Loving
grandmother of Donna, Lisa and David
WRAY,
Christopher,
Kelly
and Corey WRAY,
Michael and Elizabeth
WRAY and Christopher and
Amy WOWK.
She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and by
sisters in England. She was predeceased by husband Wilbert in
1999, her parents, brothers Fred (England), Dougie and sister
Jean
(Australia,) mother-in-law, Elizabeth
WRAY and brother-in-law,
Albert. She will be sadly missed by her dear and close friend,
Kath DUFFIELD and the other surviving 'British War Brides' still
residing in Thunder Bay. Cremation has taken place. A celebration
of Dorothy's life will be held at a later date in Thunder Bay.
Details to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer's
Society in Dorothy's name would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements
entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online
condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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WRAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-16 published
WILEY,
Helen
June
Elizabeth (née
DELANEY)
Formerly of London, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully
at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, on Sunday, January 13, 2008.
She was deeply loved by her two children Lucinda (Bob
WILLIAMS)
and Tom (Ava
HILLIER) and is remembered for her absolute courage,
unconditional love and unwavering support. Helen was the adored
Gaggee of Marcia
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Harvey
McKINNON), Kristen
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Hussain
AMARSHI), Todd
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Meghan
GARDINER), Bairn
WILEY (Robyn)
and Eddie and Maxine
WILEY.
She was Great-Grandmother to James
and Ian THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON-
McKINNON, Samir, Zayd and Nyla
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON-
AMARSHI
and Riley WILEY.
She is survived by her siblings Etta
JOHNSTON
and John DELANEY of London and Jim
DELANEY of Sarnia. Her Friends
Evelyn MacDonald and Jean Messerol were always in her heart.
She▲▼ is the daughter of the late Charles and Lucy
DELANEY.
She▲▼
was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, John
WILEY, her great-grand_son
Hani THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON-
AMARSHI, her sisters Frances
DELANEY and Thurley
WRAY.
Helen was a wonderful woman whose life was devoted to family.
She lit up rooms with her charismatic energy and enduring beauty.
She was a private woman with a mysterious quality that enhanced
a dry sense of humour, uniquely her own. Helen always took the
high road and was constantly attentive to the needs of family
before herself. She taught us the importance of laughter and
simple pleasures and instilled within us the importance of tradition
and family loyalty. She passed away with a quiet dignity that
typified her way of facing adversity. We will miss her and are
proud to have had her in our lives. Friends may call during the
hour preceding the memorial service which will be conducted at
the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James Street at Richmond,
London, on Sunday, January 20 at 2: 00 p.m. Cremation has taken
place. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society would
be gratefully acknowledged. Man was made for Joy and Woe, And when
this we rightly know Thro' the World we safely go. Joy and Woe
are woven fine A Clothing for the Soul divine: - Augeries of
Innocence: William Blake
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WRAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-02 published
ANDERSON,
William
Suddenly on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the age of 51. Beloved
husband of Debbie
GUYADER, loving father of Trevor, Mitchell
and Katie. Dear son of Betty and the late Ray
ANDERSON.
Bill
will be sadly missed by his siblings Diane
WRAY
(Brian,)
Doug
ANDERSON (Pat), Donna
CORRIGAN (John), Wendy
ANDERSON, Bob
ANDERSON
(Tricia) and his sister-in-law Kalene
MORGAN and his many nieces
and nephews. Bill was a dedicated husband, father, son, brother
and uncle who loved his family, rugby, traveling and the farm.
Bill was an active member of the Kingston Road United Church
and the East End Refugee Committee. He had a long and distinguished
career in the banking industry. Friends will be received at the
Sherrin Funeral Home, 873 Kingston Rd., Toronto 416 698-2861
on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday,
February 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Kingston Road United Church,
975 Kingston Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bill
can be made to the East End Refugee Committee, care of Kingston
Road United Church.
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WRAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-21 published
STEPHEN, Lieutenant Colonel Peter John (1921-2008)
It is with great sadness that the family of Lt. Col. Peter
STEPHEN
announce his passing at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington
late Friday July 18, 2008, after a brief illness. He leaves his
beloved wife and best friend Virginia May
(TRESSAM) and deeply
loved daughters Virginia (Harold
PEARSE) of Edmonton, and Anne
(David GRAY/GREY) of Toronto, sister Mary
WRAY, and nephew Ralph
PERRY
(Brenda, Joelle) with whom he shared a special bond. Predeceased
by parents John and Bessie
STEPHEN, sister Madeline
FRANCIS,
brothers-in-law Vincent
FRANCIS and John
WRAY and grand niece
Jacqueline
PERRY.
STEPHEN made his mark as a strong and caring leader during World
War 2 with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (PL),
1939-1941, and the Cape Breton Highlanders, 1941-1946, serving
in Scotland, England, North Africa, Italy, North West Europe,
and the occupation of Germany. Upon his return home to Hamilton
he rejoined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada,
serving as Commanding Officer from 1957-1962. His association
with the Regiment was a life-long commitment as he continued
to contribute through the Senate and regimental projects.
STEPHEN
worked at Stelco Hilton Works beginning in 1947 and retiring
in 1982. He was a member of the Corp of Commissionaires, working
with the Halton Regional Police 1984-1999. Second only to his
family and his commitment to military service, were his love
of the outdoors, northern Ontario, animals in all shapes and
sizes, and the exploration of the world through experience and
books. Visitation at Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton
Street West, Hamilton on Wednesday July 23, 2008 from 1: 00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
until time of Funeral Service at 2: 00 p.m. The family's wish
is that expressions of sympathy be made with donations to the
Habitat for Humanity Brant Doctor Jacqueline Perry Memorial Build
(www.habitatbrant.com). Arrangements entrusted to Smith's Funeral
Home, Burlington, 905-632-3333.
He died as he led his life - with nobility and dignity.
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WRAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-13 published
JOHNSTON,
Etta▲
Marguerite▲ (née
DELANEY)
In her 104th year at Chelsey Park Retirement Community, London,
Ontario on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Predeceased by her husband
Bill,▲ her son-in-law Lee
FEELY and her sisters Frances
DELANEY,
Thurley WRAY and Helen
WILEY. Cherished mother of Ted and his
wife Priscilla▲ of London, Peggy
FEELY of Clarendon Hills, Illinois,
Jane and her husband Colin
McARTHUR of Mississauga, Jim and his
wife Valerie of Calgary. Loving grandmother of Paul, Peter and
David JOHNSTON, Mary Ellen
REYNOLDS, Cathy
PRICE, Stuart
McARTHUR
and Janet LAMPMAN.
Great-grandmother▲ of 17. Etta was born in
London,▲
Ontario▲ the eldest child of Charles and Lucy
DELANEY.
She▲ is survived by her brothers Jim
DELANEY of Sarnia and John
DELANEY of London. During Etta and Bill's 67 years together,
they resided in London, Chatham, Hamilton, Sudbury and Etobicoke,
where Bill's career in the plumbing and heating industry took
them. Together they enjoyed many trips to Britain and Europe
as well as winters in Florida. For many years Etta was an ardent
volunteer with the Toronto Western Hospital Auxiliary, serving
a term as president and was named an honorary life member. Cremation
with interment in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. A service celebrating
Etta's life will be held at Memorial Funeral Home, 1559 Fanshawe
Park Road East, London on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 12: 00 noon.
The family wish to thank the wonderful staff at Chelsey Park
Retirement Community for the respect, care and compassion which
they showed Etta over the past eight years. Donations in Etta's
memory to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
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