McVICAR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-26 published
McVICAR,
Marjorie▼
Peacefully at Watford Quality Care Centre on Tuesday, June 24th,
2008 in her 90th year, Marjorie
McVICAR of Watford. Marjorie
is predeceased by her loving husband Donald
McVICAR (1985.) Survived
by children Rob (Sandy)
McVICAR of Watford, Barb (Ray)
BYGROVE
of Watford and Ian (Ruth Ann)
McVICAR of Watford. Grandchildren
Robin McMICHAEL, Scott
McVICAR, Lora
KIRKHAM, Dawn
BYGROVE, Katie
MAW,
Lindsay
McVICAR, Nevin
McVICAR and seven great-grandchildren.
Survived by sister Maxine
MacUDA of Watford. Also missed by several
nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Harper Funeral
Home in Watford on Thursday, June 26th, 2008 from 6 to 9 p.m.
and Funeral Service will take place from the chapel on Friday,
June 27th at 1: 30 p.m. with Rev. Christine
O'REILLY officiating.
Interment to follow at Mt. Caramel Cemetery. Donations to the
charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Donations and condolences may be left online at www.harperfuneralhome.ca
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McVICAR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-15 published
McVICAR,
Malcolm
Campbell
At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Monday, July 14,
2008, Malcolm Campbell
McVICAR of R.R.#1 Newbury, in his 98th
year. Predeceased by his wife
Florence
(STALKER)
McVICAR (2005.)
Dear father of Duncan and Kenneth
McVICAR,
Margaret▲
McNEIL. Loving
Poppa of Barbara
McNEIL.
Also survived by several nieces and
nephews. Predeceased by 2 sisters and 1 brother, Irene
WALKER,
A.D. McVICAR and Anna Barbara
QUICK.
Relatives and Friends will
be received at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe
on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will
be held on Wednesday, July 16th at 1: 30 p.m. Rev. Jo-Anne
SYMINGTON
officiating. Interment Kilmartin Cemetery. Memorial donations
may be made to Beattie Haven Retirement Community or Guthrie
Presbyterian Church, Alvinston.
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McVICAR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-02 published
McVICAR,
Brian▼
Peter▼
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of dear Brian.
On Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Vancouver, after a courageous
battle with cancer. Dearly loved
son of Peter and Norma. Much
loved brother of Diane (Dee) and brother-in-law Rob. Cherished
uncle of Kirk and Tavin. Cremation has taken place and a memorial
celebration will be held at a later date. Special thanks and
deepest gratitude goes to Brian's special team of Friends and
caregivers and to the dedicated and loving staff at Windermere
House. Brian will be remembered with love always and very sadly
missed. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer
Society.
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McVICAR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-02 published
McVICAR,
Brian▲
Peter▲ (né Christopher Douglas
ANDREWS)
Peacefully, and surrounded by his families and dear friend Rene
on March 27, 2008. Born Christopher Douglas
ANDREWS on January 5,
1970. Lovingly adopted by the
McVICAR family. Forever remembered
and loved by his Birthmother Valerie, grandmother Isabella, and
sisters Erin and Shannon. Brian will be missed by his many aunts,
uncles, cousins and Friends as well as his loyal companion Tessa.
Many thanks to the doctors and nurses at British Columbia Cancer
Agency, Vancouver General Hospital Spine Unit and Marion Hospice.
Cremation. Vancouver Memorial Service at Aberthau Mansion, Sunday,
April 20, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Walkey and Company Funeral
Directors (604) 738-0006. In lieu of flowers donations to the
British Columbia Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/Brian.
McVicar
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McVITTIE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-26 published
Lottery win allowed farm boy to do what he was 'born for'
By Krista SEGGEWISS,
Mon.,
May 26, 2008
He was known as the unofficial mayor of east London.
Hundreds of Friends and family hoisted a glass to honour Earl
BELL
Friday, the day of his funeral, at the St. Regis Tavern
he owned.
One of Ontario's first lottery winners,
BELL used his $100,000
prize to buy the London bar, a fixture on Dundas Street for 27 years.
"He called all the girls who worked here Earl's pearls," said
tavern employee Sheree
RUDNICKI.
BELL died May 20 after a battle with cancer. He was 66.
"Earl was a straight shooter who would do anything for anybody,"
said Ken McVITTIE, a tavern regular.
Born on a farm near Hensall,
BELL grew up milking cows. A practical
joker, he would squirt milk or toss mice at his sister.
BELL
moved to Toronto for a short time before settling in London.
"When we walked down Yonge Street, we'd never wait in line for
any establishment," recalled Ron
MASON,
BELL's brother-in-law
and athletic director at Michigan State University. "Everyone
knew Earl."
A lottery ticket purchase in the early 1980s altered the course
of BELL's life.
"The lottery win really changed Earl because it enabled him to
do the thing he loved the most," said
MASON. "
Earl couldn't have
been a better bar owner. He was born for it."
The St. Regis is a small spot catering to a close-knit community
and known for Saturday jam nights.
"The place is an institution," said
RUDNICKI. "
Earl's rules still
go. They were: Respect the staff; respect him and respect the
business."
Remembered for his generous spirit,
BELL often took in regulars
and gave them a place to stay in the hotel.
BELL sponsored baseball,
softball and basketball teams.
"He had a big heart, everybody loved him," said wife Shani, who
met BELL when she played on a St. Regis Tavern softball team.
"I miss him."
The two were married in Barbados in 2002. A father, stepfather
and grandfather,
BELL loved sports, fishing and horse races.
"He had an unbelievable knack for picking horses and football
teams," said
MASON.
Perhaps BELL's most defining quality was his flair for conversation.
He loved to read newspapers and discuss current events.
"Earl was a people person and the life of the party," said
MASON.
"No matter where he went, people surrounded him."
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