SNEAD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-05-09 published
He was a daredevil footballer in the days of leather helmets
By Tom HAWTHORN
Special to The Globe and Mail Friday, May 9,
2003 - Page R11
Norris LINDSAY, a teammate of Ormond
BEACH and Bummer
STIRLING
on the storied Sarnia Imperials football team, has died in Petrolia,
Ontario He was 94.
At 6-foot-3, 220-pounds, he was a big man in the era of leather
helmets and earned a reputation for his flying tackles, a daredevil
play that has long since fallen out of favour. In lieu of salary
as a two-way player, Mr.
LINDSAY and his teammates were guaranteed
jobs with Canadian Oil Companies Ltd.
Mr. LINDSAY helped the Imperials win the Ontario Rugby Football
Union champioship in 1933 and 1934 over Balmy Beach, St. Michael's
College and the Hamilton Tigers.
In 1933, the Imperials played host to the 1933 Grey Cup championship
against the Toronto Argonauts. Despite his regular-season contributions,
coach Pat OUELLETTE did not have Mr.
LINDSAY suit up for the
big game, which was won 4-3 by Toronto in the lowest-scoring
Grey Cup ever played.
Mr. LINDSAY was frustrated again the following year, when coach
Art MASSUCCI did not place him on the Imperials' roster for the
Grey Cup final. Sarnia defeated the Regina Roughriders 20-12
at Toronto. Among Mr.
LINDSAY's teammates wearing the three-starred
sweater of the Imperials were Mr.
BEACH, a sensational halfback
kicker Hugh (Bummer)
STIRLING of Saint Thomas, Ontario; rugged
snapper Boob
MOLLOY; and, the speedy Norm
PERRY, known as The
Galloping Ghost.
Mr. LINDSAY, who was born in Tupperville, Ontario, near Chatham
in southwestern Ontario, was also a gifted golfer who entered
the 1940 Canadian Open. "He told me his first shot went out of
bounds, said Pat
SUTHERLAND, a friend. "By the time he was
done, he had shot an 11 on the first hole."
Mr. LINDSAY, an amateur, shot an embarrassing 93 on the par-71
course, following with a 90. The tournament was won in a playoff
by the legendary American golfer Sam
SNEAD.
Shortly after, Mr.
LINDSAY joined the merchant marine and was a radio operator during
the Second World War. In peacetime, he took over the Blue Bay
Lodge near Huntsville, Ontario, which he operated until 1963.
Mr. LINDSAY golfed until late in life. When his local club opened
a new clubhouse, he rented the old one and made it his home.
He died on March 11 at the Lambton Meadowview Villa in Petrolia,
10 days after marking his 94th birthday. He was predeceased by
his wife, Bette, who died in 1965.
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SNELGROVE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-06-16 published
SNELGROVE,
Martha
Jean, R.N.
On Saturday evening June 14, 2003. Jean died in peace with her
loving nephew and niece-in-law Brian and Anneliese
O'MALLEY at
her side. A Registered Nurse, Jean was born in Colborne, Ontario.
She served her country with distinction as a Nursing Sister in
the Canadian Army during World War 2 in South Africa, England,
and on board hospital ships. After the War she completed her
studies as a Hospital Records Librarian and enjoyed a long and
productive career establishing medical record libraries in hospitals
throughout Ontario. Daughter of the late Donald and Teresa
SNELGROVE
and predeceased by her sisters Marion and Kathleen, she is survived
by her sister Flora
GREGOIRE of Innisfil, Ontario and brother
and sister-in-law Emmett
MALCOLM and Keitha
SNELGROVE of Rochester,
New York. She will be remembered by her many nieces and nephews,
grand nieces and grand nephews. The celebration of Jean's life
will be held in the Church of St. Leonard, 25 Wanless Avenue
(east of Yonge), on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 2: 30 p.m. A reception
for Friends and family will follow in Church Hall. In lieu of
flowers, Friends may wish to consider a memorial gift to the
Church of St. Leonard or Sunnybrook Hospital.
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SNELGROVE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-12-15 published
SNELGROVE,
William
H.
Died peacefully in Victoria on December 11, 2003. Born in Toronto
December 30, 1915. Bill graduated from McGill University, then
served overseas for five years in the Royal Canadian Air Force
as Squadron Leader (410). He will be lovingly remembered by his
wife of 53 years, Anne (née
WILKINSON;) his daughter Wendy
SNELGROVE
of Vancouver; son Bob
SNELGROVE
(Judy née
SIMPSON) and his beloved
grandchildren John, Jill and Peter of Brockville, Ontario. He
is survived by his sister Wilma
HOFFMAN of Wilmington, Delaware
and brother Hal (Ada née
HARRIS) of Hudson Heights, Quebec. He
will be missed by his many Friends in the North Toronto Kiwanis
Club, Victoria Probus Club and the ''Jolly Boys''.
The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December
17, 2003 at St. Michael and All Angels Parish, 4733 West Saanich
Road, Victoria. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Veteran's Health Centre at the Lodge at Broadmead or The
Heart and Stroke Foundation. We are very thankful for the loving
care given to Bill in the past few years.
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SNETSINGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-03-07 published
SNETSINGER,
Mary
Claire
Suddenly on Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at Oakville. Claire
SNETSINGER
beloved daughter of the late Viola and Dr. H.A.
SNETSINGER.
Loving
sister of the late Joan
SNETSINGER.
Loved cousin of Anne
TAILOR/TAYLOR,
and Mary Adele
GILLESPIE. Dear friend of Bill
BOWEN.
Lovingly
remembered by her many Friends. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Wednesday,
March 12, 2003 at Saint Dominic Parish, 2415 Rebecca Street, Oakville.
Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery 1: 45 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. In
lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would
be appreciated. Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home (905) 844-2600.
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