AVELINE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-09 published
RIDLEY, Grace▼ (née AVELINE)
Following a short illness, Grace RIDLEY (née AVELINE,) in her 100th year, passed away peacefully, on Friday April 1, 2005, at the Stratford General Hospital. Born on January 15, 1906, she was the eldest daughter of the former Mary McARTHUR and Haley AVELINE. Predeceased▼ by her devoted husband Nelson A. RIDLEY. Grace was also predeceased by both of her loving daughters, Elaine DAWSON and Adele VANCE. Grace▼ is survived by her beloved granddaughter Adrienne VANCE. She▼ is fondly remembered by her nieces Karol ROSSI and Karen AVELINE and other family members. "Amazing Grace" was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by many family members and Friends across Canada and throughout the United States. A Service to Honour Grace's life will be held at Cedarcroft Place Retirement Residence, 260 Church Street, Stratford on Sunday April 17 at 2 p.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario N5A 5T7 (519) 271-7411.

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AVELINE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-09 published
RIDLEY, Mary Ethel Grace▲ (née AVELINE)
Following a short illness, Grace RIDLEY (née AVELINE,) in her 100th year, passed away peacefully, on Friday April 1, 2005, at the Stratford General Hospital. Born on January 15, 1906, she was the eldest daughter of the former Mary McARTHUR and Haley AVELINE. Predeceased▲ by her devoted husband Nelson A. RIDLEY. Grace was also predeceased by both of her loving daughters, Elaine DAWSON and Adele VANCE. Grace▲ is survived by her beloved granddaughter Adrienne VANCE. She▲ is fondly remembered by her nieces Karol ROSSI and Karen AVELINE and other family members. "Amazing Grace" was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by many family members and Friends across Canada and throughout the United States. A Service to honour Grace's life will be held at Cedarcroft Place Retirement Residence, 260 Church Street, Stratford on Sunday April 17 at 2 p.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 5T7 (519)-271-7411.

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AVERILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-02 published
CARAHER, Joan Shirley (BAKER)
Died peacefully in her sleep at Bluewater Health-Mitton Site on Monday, January 31, 2005, Joan Shirley (BAKER) CARAHER, age 78, of Sarnia, will be greatly missed by her family, beloved wife of the late Joseph Hugh CARAHER (1994.) Loving mother and friend of Susan AVERILL and her husband Quentin, Dan CARAHER and his wife Marlene all of Sarnia, Kelly CARAHER of Chatham, Kate VAN CAMPEN and her husband Bill of Wallaceburg and Mike CARAHER and his wife Katherine of Sarnia. Loving grandmother of Cristy, Amanda, Aaron, Cyd, Whitney, Zoe, Jake, Joey, Keifer and Haley and great-grandma to seven great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Shirley CARAHER, Helen DOBBINS, Mary SCHOLES and Mike CARAHER and his wife Grace and niece of Olive FARR of Stratford. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law Art and sisters-in-law Inez and Evelyn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 756 Maxwell Street, Sarnia, on Thursday, February 3rd at 10: 00 a.m. with Father COSTA, the Celebrant. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family at the D.J. Robb Funeral Home, 102 North Victoria Street, Sarnia, on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 8: 00 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Lambton Lung Association or the Charity of Choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through djrobbfh@ebtech.net

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AVERILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-30 published
HUNKING, Mary Adeline " Addie" (née BELL)
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, September 29, 2005, Mrs. Mary Adeline "Addie" (BELL) HUNKING of Exeter and formerly of Londesborough in her 87th year. Beloved wife of 63 years of Lorne HUNKING of Exeter Villa. Loving mother of Marjorie and Tom DUIZER of Londesborough, Art and Judy HUNKING of Exeter, and Murray and Kathy HUNKING of Goderich. Loved Granny of Laurel and Mark MITCHELL, Lisa DUIZER and Shane WALKER, Steve and Christina DUIZER, Shannon DUIZER, Todd HUNKING and Sara Mark, Tara and Shawn HEYWOOD, Alicia HUNKING, Wes REGIER and Michelle MORRISON, Amy and Wes BROWN, Melany REGIER and Steve AVERILL, Tony REGIER, Angela and B.J. CULLEN, Brad HUNKING and Becky HUNKING. "Great Granny" of Amanda, Jacqui and Tyler MITCHELL, Jessica and Hanna DUIZER, Caleigh and Devyn CLARK, Shelby and Jayden HEYWOOD, Ella HUNKING and Rilee and Hailee BROWN. Dear sister of Wallace BELL of Brussels and sister-in-law of Marion RILEY of Huronview. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Charlotte BELL, sisters and brothers-in-law Jean BELL, John and Clara RILEY and Ben RILEY. Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 153 High Street, Clinton on Friday from 6-9 p.m., where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 2: 30 p.m. Interment Hope Chapel Cemetery, Hullett Township. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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AVERINK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-17 published
OTTEN, Gerrit Jan
At the Woodstock General Hospital on Friday September 16, 2005. Gerrit Jan OTTEN of Norwich in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Hendrika (BAAN.) Dear father of Theresa and husband Garry AVERINK of Norwich, John and wife Wilma of Norwich, Wilma and husband Corney VANDERSPEK of Norwich, Garry and wife Connie of Norwich, Dean of Burgessville, Di Anne KWINTENBERG of Holland. He will be missed by his 29 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Survived by a sister Gerritdina OTTEN of Holland. Predeceased by a son in law Wim and 7 brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at The Arn-Lockie Funeral Home, 45 Main St. W. Norwich on Sunday 2-4 and 8-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation, Burgessville on Monday September 19th at 2 p.m. D.V. Reverend M. KELDERMAN officiating. Interment C.G. Walker (Quaker St. Friends) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oxford Reformed Christian School would be appreciated. Arn-Lockie 863-3020

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AVERINK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-24 published
SUYKER, Gilbert
Suddenly as a result of an automobile accident on Saturday October 22, 2005, Gilbert SUYKER of R.R.#2 Burgessville in his 21st year. Loving son of Bert and Corrie SUYKER of R.R.#2 Burgessville. Dear brother of William and wife Rosie of Springford, Hilda and husband Pieter MOL of Burgessville, Corine and husband Jason AVERINK of Burgessville, John Peter and Diana KLYN both of Burgessville. Uncle of Esther, Andrew, Michael, Albert, Jonathan, Alissa, Breanna, Sophia. Dear grand_son of Adriana SUYKER of Norwich, Mrs. VAN DER KNYFF of Holland. Sadly missed by his aunts and uncles of Suriname and Holland, and his cousins. Friends will be received at The Arn-Lockie Funeral Home, 45 Main St. W., Norwich on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at The Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation, Burgessville on Wednesday, October 26th at 2 p.m. D.V. Reverend M. KELDERMAN officiating. Interment C.G. Walker (Quaker St.) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rehoboth Christian School or the Oxford Reformed Christian School would be appreciated. Arn-Lockie (519) 863-3020.

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AVERSA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-09 published
AVERSA, Achille
After a courageous battle with cancer, he passed away on July 7, 2005 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Dina. Cherished father to Sabrina and her husband Enzo Ginevro, and Sandra and her husband Christopher DE FOA. Loving nonno to Lucas, Jonathan, Callista and Alessia. Sadly missed by his sisters, Maria FRASCA of Toronto, Assunta, Anna, and Carmela AVERSA all of Italy, brother Luciano AVERSA of Italy and their families, mother-in-law Adelia TOMEI, brothers-in-law Joseph and Mauro TOMEI, and their families. Fondly remembered by many Friends and family. Relatives and Friends will be received at Bernardo Funeral Homes, 2960 Dufferin St. (2 streets south of Lawrence Ave.) on Saturday and Sunday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday July 11th 2005 at 10 a.m. in Saint Thomas Aquinas Church (640 Glenholme Ave., Eglinton Ave. east of Dufferin St.). Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care (600 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5) would be appreciated by the family.

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AVERTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-19 published
BROWNE, Faye " Edna" (née SPINNEY)
Of Dayton, Nova Scotia, passed away in Yarmouth Regional Hospital, June 17, 2005, following a brief illness. Born in Argyle Sound, Yarmouth County, she was a daughter of the late Annette SAULNIER, formerly FROST, formerly SPINNEY, née BUSHELL and Hugh T. SPINNEY. Faye graduated from Concordia University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Faye moved back to Yarmouth in 1990 and has been a member of the Yarmouth Art Society and involved with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. She is survived by daughter Cheryl Faye BROWNE, Yarmouth; son Alan Harold BROWNE, Lorraine, Quebec brother Hugh Thorburn SPINNEY, New Hampshire and Florida; grand_son Gregory AVERTY- BROWNE, Lorraine, Quebec. Faye was predeceased by husband Alan M. BROWNE, and sister Audrey Louise WOOD. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 29, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Yarmouth, Father Mac Ellis officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Argyle. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Online condolences Sweenys@ca.ns.aliantzinc.ca Faye will be fondly remembered by her children, grandchildren and Friends as an irrepressible optimist willing to persevere to see good things done. She expressed herself through painting and living a simple life full of good Friends near and far. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a local arts program for young people in your area.

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AVERY o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2005-12-14 published
POLLARD, Maurice▼ Arthur▼
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 of Irish Lake in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Shirley LYONS. Loving▼ father of Debbie (John) AVERY, Kim POLLARD (Andrew HAMER,) Randy (Cindy) POLLARD, and Tracey (Peter) GUTTIN. He will be loved and remembered by his grandchildren Nicole, Chris, Julie, Lori, Heather, Kayla, Brett, David and Nathan. Dear brother of Carole (Ken), Joyce. (Ed), Nancy (the late Ken), Diane (Fred), Brenda, Lyn and Sandy (John). He is predeceased by his parents Arthur POLLARD and Ione GRICE. Maurice▼ was employed by McL, Oshawa for 28 years until his retirement in 1996. The family received Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Thursday, December 8. Service was held in the Morris Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 10. Cremation, followed by interment -- Hampton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation Building Fund, Markdale, Ontario would be gratefully appreciated.
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AVERY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-10-20 published
GOODE, Jessie▼ (formerly VESSIE, née McDONALD)
A resident of Wallaceburg, passed away peacefully at the Marshall Gowland Manor, in Sarnia, on Tuesday, October 18th, 2005, in her 93rd year. Jessie was a life member of Dresden Legion Branch 113, a member of the Phythian Sisters and former employee of the Metropolitan in Dresden. She was the daughter of the late Daniel John and Margaret I. (KEITH) McDONALD. Beloved▼ wife of the late Reginald George GOODE and Nathan VESSIE. Loved▼ mother of Virginia AVERY of Wallaceburg and the late Paul VESSIE, Phyllis BROWN and baby Linda. Proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Dear cousin of Anne CLARK and special aunt of Ruth DALTON. Friends may call at the haycock-cavanagh funeral home, 409 Nelson Street (at Elgin) in Wallaceburg, from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Funeral Services will be conducted by Rev. David HEATH on Thursday, October 20th, in the chapel of the funeral home at 1: 00 p.m. The interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to the charity of your choice may be left at the funeral home 519-627-3231.
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AVERY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-12-08 published
POLLARD, Maurice▲ Arthur▲
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale on Tuesday, December 6th, 2005 of Irish Lake in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Shirley LYONS. Loving▲ father of Debbie (John) AVERY, Kim POLLARD (Andrew HAMER), Randy (Cindy) POLLARD, and Tracey (Peter) GUTTIN. He will be loved and remembered by his grandchildren Nicole, Chris, Julie, Lori, Heather, Kayla, Brett, David and Nathan. Dear brother of Carole (Ken), Joyce (Ed), Nancy (the late Ken), Diane (Fred), Brenda, Lyn and Sandy (John). He is predeceased by his parents Arthur POLLARD and Ione GRACE. Maurice▲ was employed by McL, Oshawa for twenty-eight years until his retirement in 1996. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Thursday, December 8th from 1: 00 to 5:00 p.m. Visitation continues at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Friday, December 9th from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. Service will be held in the Morris Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 10th at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation followed by interment Hampton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation Building Fund, Markdale, Ontario would be gratefully appreciat ed.

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AVERY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-02 published
JOHNSTON, Donald
Donald JOHNSTON passed away peacefully at his residence, in his 63rd year on Saturday, February 26, 2005. Loving husband of the late Emmaline McDOWELL. Loved step-father of Donna (Ken AVERY) McDOWELL, John (Karen) McDOWELL, Les McDOWELL and their families. Dear brother of Kenneth JOHNSTON and the late Alvin, Keith and John JOHNSTON. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London, for visitation on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 10 a.m. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770.

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AVERY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-05 published
ELLERY, Velma
In loving memory of Velma (mother) who passed away May 5, 2004.
No longer in our lives to share,
But in our hearts you are always there.
Love daughter Margaret and Bernie AVERY.

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AVERY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-26 published
LEACH/LEECH/LEITCH, Colin Michael Ernest
Peacefully at his residence, surrounded with love from his family on Friday, September 23, 2005 in his 66th year, Colin Michael Ernest LEACH/LEECH/LEITCH of Northville. Beloved Husband of Nonny (AVERY) LEACH/LEECH/LEITCH. Loving Father of Kim LEACH/LEECH/LEITCH of Guelph, Kelly and Robert (Chopper) HAMMOND of Petrolia, and Karen and Jimmy COSTA of Port Franks. Cherished grandfather to Christopher Michael Robert HAMMOND and Matteo Colin COSTA. Also survived by brother Barry and Pat LEACH/LEECH/LEITCH of Sarnia and sister Carol and Ron COOK of Lethbridge, Alberta. Also dearly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Cecil and Violet LEACH/LEECH/LEITCH. There will be a memorial service held at Widder Station Golf Course, Thedford on Sunday, October 2, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Victorian Order of Nurses greatly acknowledged. Arrangements entrusted to Gilpin Funeral Chapel.

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AVERY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-03 published
MORLEY, Mark▼ Andrew▼
In his 20th year, suddenly on Saturday, October 1, 2005. Loving son of Wayne and Marion. Dear brother to Lauren. Grandson of Judy BOYES and Margaret FREEMAN. Predeceased▼ by grandfathers Clayton BOYES and Bus MORLEY. Dearest▼ nephew of Cathy (Frank) MELO, Mary (Richard) SAYLOR all of London and Ann AVERY of Gainsville, Florida. Also survived by cousins Jessica, Brandon and John. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, October 5th, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. with pastor Terry SANDERSON officiating. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Mark are asked to consider the Sunshine Foundation of Canada.

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AVERY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-04 published
MORLEY, Mark▲ Andrew▲
In his 20th year, suddenly on Saturday, October 1, 2005. Loving son of Wayne and Marion. Dear brother to Lauren. Grandson of Judy BOYES and Margaret FREEMAN. Predeceased▲ by grandfathers Clayton BOYES and Bus MORLEY. Dearest▲ nephew of Cathy (Frank) MELO, Mary (Richard) SAYLOR all of London and Ann AVERY of Gainsville, Florida. Also survived by cousins Jessica, Brandon and John. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, October 5th, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. with pastor Terry SANDERSON officiating. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Mark are asked to consider the Sunshine Foundation of Canada.

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AVERY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-20 published
GOODE, Jessie▲ (formerly VESSIE, née McDONALD)
A resident of Wallaceburg, passed away peacefully at the Marshall Gowland Manor in Sarnia on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 in her 93rd year. Jessie was a life member of Dresden Legion Branch 113, a member of the Phythian Sisters and former employee of the Metropolitan in Dresden. She was the daughter of the late Daniel John and Margaret I. (KEITH) McDONALD. Beloved▲ wife of the late Reginald George GOODE and Nathan VESSIE. Loved▲ mother of Virginia AVERY of Wallaceburg and the late Paul VESSIE, Phyllis BROWN and baby Linda. Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Dear cousin of Anne CLARK and special aunt of Ruth DALTON. Friends may call at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street (at Elgin) in Wallaceburg from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. The funeral services will be conducted by Reverend David Heath on Thursday, October 20, in the chapel of the funeral home at 1 p.m. The interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to the charity of your choice may be left at the funeral home, 519-627-3231.

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AVERY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-25 published
COLE, Carolyn
"The gates of Heaven have opened wide and gently welcome our Carolyn inside." Carolyn in her 37th year, after a courageous battle of many years entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 23rd, 2005. Beloved by all, she is the much loved daughter of Christine (Jim WINCOTT) of London and Bill COLE of Thorold. Dearly loved sister of Catherine (Chris AVERY) of London, Theresa (Dan SANKOFF) of Chatham and step-sister of Leigh (Denysia) WINCOTT of Edmonton, Andy (Kim) WINCOTT of London and Catherine (Chris) JOLDERSMAN of Hamilton. Loving granddaughter of Elsie DUFF. Dear niece of Ken DUFF (Louise) and Patrick DUFF (Diane) and cousin of Matt, Lee and Michael. A loved and very special aunt to Alayna, Lauren, Rachel, and Carter. She will be missed, not to be forgotten by many other special aunts, uncles, cousins, step-nieces and nephew and hospital workers who over the years befriended her. A special thanks to the health care staff for the care, love and compassion they have shown her during her lengthy illness. Carolyn will be resting at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Thursday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. George's Roman Catholic Church, 1164 Commissioners Road West, on Friday, October 28th, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment, Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre (Victoria Campus) Critical Care Trauma Centre or Emergency Department. Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 3: 30 p.m.

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AVERY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-26 published
HASKETT, Clarence
The family of the late Clarence HASKETT extend sincere thanks to everyone who supported us through the recent loss of a very special husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We appreciated the floral tributes, memorial donations, phone calls, cards and condolences, food sent to our home, and all the hugs and handshakes at the funeral home. Special thanks to the Lucan and District Lions for the kindness and concern always extended to "Lion Clarence" and especially for the meaningful memorial service; to Reverend Sue McCULLOUGH for her visits and kind words during the funeral service; and to Chuck BOX, Marianne EAGLESON, our staff and all the funeral professionals who offered help or attended visitation or the service. Thank you to Dr. ANDERSON, and Mike WRAITH and Christine AVERY of Lucan Ambulance Service and we are also grateful for the excellent care Clarence received from the doctors and nursing staff at South Huron Hospital during his brief stay. Eileen HASKETT, Nancy and Steve TURNBULL, Bill and Sue HASKETT, and Brenda and Gord MOON and their families.

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AVERY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-06 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Charles Graham
Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Sunday, December 4, 2005 with family by his side, Charles Graham THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Parkhill, Ontario, in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Joanne (NEVIN) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Dear father of Jeffrey THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Lynn COLE) of Arkona and Colleen MATHERS (Michael MATHERS) of Parkhill. Dear grandfather of Gregory (Laura WALSH,) Sarah MATHERS and great-grandfather of Thomas WALSH. Dear brother of Patricia BENDICK (John▼) of Tecumseh, step-brother of Don AVERY (Florence) of Windsor. Predeceased by parents Charles THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and Sarah AVERY and step-father Charles AVERY, sister Audrey and brothers Bill and Robert THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society. T. Stephenson and son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig entrusted with arrangements. (519)-293-3331. A tree will be planted in memory of Mr. Charles THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-07 published
LAIRD, Robert▼ Warring▼ " Big▼ Rob▼"
"Larger than life" Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, February 4, 2005, in his 55th year, following a brief, sudden illness. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary for the past 31 years. Cherished and devoted father of Robbie and his wife Gillian, Colin and Heather. son of the late Bill and Trudy LAIRD; nephew of Edward and Frances BEST. Special son-in-law of Bill and the late Helen IRWIN. Dear brother of Bill and the late Kathie AVERY. Wonderful▼ brother-in-law to Peggy, Jane, Don, Teresa and Ross. Loving "Uncle Rob" to Laird, Tricia, Shannon, Will, Meaghan, Kirsten, Graeme, Tessa, Keith, D'Arcy and Marian. Dedicated teacher (Henry Hudson S.P.S.), friend, mentor, volunteer and neighbour. Expert gravy and backyard-rink maker. Rob had a wonderful, larger-than-life sense of humour and a passion for his wife, kids, Friends, family and community. He loved photography, gardening, golf, woodworking, and the occasional beer. Thank you to the gentle and caring staff at North York General Hospital who cared for Rob and all his visitors. Friends and family will be received at Jerrett Funeral Home - North York Chapel, 6191 Yonge Street (2 lights south of Steeles), on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Big Rob's life will be held on Tuesday at Saint John's York Mills Anglican (19 Don Ridge Drive, North York), at 10: 30 a.m. Cremation. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-08 published
ATS founder WOERNER dies at 65
By Simon AVERY, Technology Reporter, Tuesday, February 8, 2005 - Page B7
Klaus WOERNER, the founder, chief executive officer and president of ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc., has died of cancer at age 65, the company said.
Mr. WOERNER was one of the country's most successful immigrant entrepreneurs. He trained as a clock maker and tool maker in Germany before moving to Canada in 1960. Initially, he intended to work on the Avro Arrow. Then prime minister John DIEFENBAKER cancelled the fighter plane project before the 20-year-old could get his hands on it.
Instead, Mr. WOERNER took jobs in Montreal, while he worked to complete his Canadian high-school diploma and as he began evening engineering courses. After several years, he moved to Toronto.
He founded ATS in 1978 as a tool and die manufacturer, taking out a second mortgage on his home and investing $70,000. After the company landed several large contracts, Mr. WOERNER steered it into the then-nascent area of robotics. Today, ATS designs and produces automated manufacturing and test systems for big companies in the automotive, electronics, medical and consumer products industries. The Cambridge, Ontario, firm employs about 4,000 people and posted annual sales of $665-million in 2004.
Shares of ATA fell 27 cents to close at $12.15 yesterday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-26 published
AVERY, Ruth▼ Evelyn▼ (née DRISCOLL)
Peacefully Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga. A sister, daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother who brought joy to all who knew her. Who strove to teach her family the ways of grace, humility, and kindness by example in her daily life and left her legacy of love to all. Having lived in Halifax, Montreal and Toronto she touched the lives of many through active participation in her communities. Her life- long involvement with the United Church Women, the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire and Credit Valley Hospital exemplified her commitment to helping others and sharing her unwavering faith. A cherished mother, who loved her children and their spouses equally, she will be missed by Graham and Trish AVERY, Caledon,▼ Ontario; David and Barbara AVERY, Burlington,▼ Ontario;▼ Barbara▼ and Rob SCOTT, Toronto,▼ Ontario.▼ A memorable grandmother to Carey and Lindsay AVERY, Lisa▼ and Julie AVERY, Jessica and Trevor SCOTT. She was predeceased by sisters, Harriett, Florence, and Dorothy brothers, Frederick, Clifford, Noble, Gordon, Louis, Arthur, Roy, Albert, and Ralph. She is survived by her sister Jean RAFUSE (Lunenburg, Nova Scotia). May she be at peace and happy to be once more with her husband and great love, Douglas Ernest AVERY. She will forever be in our hearts and prayers. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at both Erin Mills Lodge and the Credit Valley Hospital. Special thanks to Doctors SCHWARTZ, HUDSON, ERNST and PEREIRA. Friends▼ may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10 North of Queen Elizabeth Way) from 10 a.m. Friday, May 27th, 2005 until time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Credit Valley Hospital.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-19 published
LEWIS, Arthur▼ Franklyn,▼ M.D. Ph.D.
(September 24, 1933-December 15, 2005)
Physician, mentor, teacher, husband, father, papa, best friend and Angel passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.
Frank is survived by his sister Pauline AVERY, niece Rita LYNN & husband, nephew Ron AVERY and family, and by his beloved Harriet MUNRO. Frank▼ will also be terribly missed by Andrew, Allison and Dylan; by Andrew, Stephanie and Oliver; and by many dear Friends whose hearts he has touched, and whose lives he has had a significant hand in shaping.
Visitation will be at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, (one block N of City Hall), Burlington (905.632.3333) on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service to celebrate this most unique of lives will be held at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive (at Rossmore), Burlington, on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ontario Humane Society.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-19 published
KNIGHT, Alvena Louise (née AVERY)
Passed away peacefully, at Toronto Western Hospital on Monday, January 17, 2005 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Much loved mother of Gordon and his wife Gail, and the late Albert. Loving grandmother of Kyle (Debbie), Robert (Patricia) and great-grandmother of Haley, Thomas and Alexandra. Alvena was the last surviving child of the late George and Elizabeth AVERY. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and Friends. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, for 1 hour prior to the Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, January 21, 2005 at 3 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-27 published
POTTER, Robert
Peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, January 26, 2005, Mr. Robert POTTER of Londesborough, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Ann POTTER. Loving father of Alan POTTER and Gordon POTTER of Londesborough and Sandra POTTER of Toronto. Cherished grandfather of Amanda AVERY. Dear brother of George POTTER of Toronto, Jack POTTER of Kitchener and Ernie POTTER of Toronto. Predeceased by sister Kathleen COOK. Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 153 High Street, Clinton on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held an Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 2 p.m. Interment Clinton Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-04 published
AVERY, John▲ A.
Suddenly, loving son of Dolores and the late Jack. Father of Daniel and Jennifer. Grandfather of Jaime and Jade Amy. Dear brother of Doug and the late Warren. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Taunton Rd. East., Whitby, on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 1 p.m.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-06 published
LAIRD, Robert▲▼ Warring▲▼ " Big▲▼ Rob▲▼"
"Larger than life."Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, February 4, 2005 in his 55th year, following a brief, sudden illness. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary for the past 31 years. Cherished and devoted father of Robbie and his wife Gillian, Colin and Heather. son of the late Bill and Trudy LAIRD; nephew of Edward and Frances BEST. Special▼ son-in-law of Bill and the late Helen IRWIN. Dear brother of Bill and the late Kathie AVERY. Wonderful▲▼ brother-in-law to Peggy, Jane, Don, Teresa and Ross. Loving "Uncle Rob" to Laird, Tricia, Shannon, Will, Meaghan, Kirsten, Graeme, Tessa, Keith, D'Arcy and Marian. Dedicated teacher (Henry Hudson S.P.S.), friend, mentor, volunteer and neighbour. Expert gravy and backyard-rink maker. Rob had a wonderful, larger-than-life sense of humour and a passion for his wife, kids, Friends, family and community. He loved photography, gardening, golf, woodworking, and the occasional beer. Thank you to the gentle and caring staff at North York General Hospital who cared for Rob and all his visitors. Friends and family will be received at Jerrett Funeral Home - North York Chapel, 6191 Yonge Street, (2 lights south of Steeles) on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Big Rob's life will be held on Tuesday at Saint John's York Mills Anglican Church, (19 Don Ridge Dr., North York) at 10: 30 a.m. Cremation. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-07 published
LAIRD, Robert▲ Warring▲ " Big▲ Rob▲"
"Larger than life." Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, February 4, 2005 in his 55th year, following a brief, sudden illness. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary for the past 31 years. Cherished and devoted father of Robbie and his wife Gillian, Colin and Heather. son of the late Bill and Trudy LAIRD; nephew of Edward and Frances BEST. Special▲ son-in-law of Bill and the late Helen IRWIN. Dear brother of Bill and the late Kathie AVERY. Wonderful▲ brother-in-law to Peggy, Jane, Don, Teresa and Ross. Loving "Uncle Rob" to Laird, Tricia, Shannon, Will, Meaghan, Kirsten, Graeme, Tessa, Keith, D'Arcy and Marian. Dedicated teacher (Henry Hudson S.P.S.), friend, mentor, volunteer and neighbour. Expert gravy and backyard-rink maker. Rob had a wonderful, larger-than-life sense of humour and a passion for his wife, kids, Friends, family and community. He loved photography, gardening, golf, woodworking, and the occasional beer. Thank you to the gentle and caring staff at North York General Hospital who cared for Rob and all his visitors. Friends and family will be received at Jerrett Funeral Home - North York Chapel, 6191 Yonge Street, (2 lights south of Steeles) on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Big Rob's life will be held on Tuesday at Saint John's York Mills Anglican (19 Don Ridge Dr., North York) at 10: 30 a.m. Cremation. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-20 published
McCOY, Annie (McCARTEN, HURST)
Passed away peacefully, early, on February 18th, 2005, at Tullamore Nursing Home, Brampton, at the age of 84. Loving mother of Marilee AVERY. Nana of Shelly and her husband Alex, and Shawn and his wife Cherie. Great Nana of Michael, Brooklyn, Siobhan and Chantelle. Family and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel," 52 Main Street South (Hwy. 10), Brampton, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the Ward Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, February 21st, 2005 at 2: 30 p.m. Interment to take place at Brampton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tullamore Nursing Home or to a charity of your choice.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-08 published
SAROFF, Louis Peter
Peacefully at the Scarborough General Hospital on Sunday, March 6, 2005 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy SAROFF (née AVERY.) Dear father of Gloria and Barry STRINGER, Jo-Anne and John MORETTI, Shirlie and Mike MARCELLUS, Dan, and Lou-Anne and Norm MacINALLY. Loved grandfather of Tracy LODGE, Marc GUSPIE, Robin BURMANIA, Elliott SAROFF, Danielle and Sean CURRY, and Michelle MacINALLY. Great-grandfather of Airyn LODGE and Shaedan CURRY Family. Brother-in-law to Helen SAROFF and Mike ZUGIC. Predeceased by brother George SAROFF and sister Sophie ZUGIC. Special thanks to Sabit SANKAR and the nursing staff of Scarborough General Hospital 7th Floor. Family and Friends can be received at the Scarborough Funeral Centre (2966 Eglinton Avenue East, at Bellamy Road, Scarborough), 416-289-2558, on Tuesday, March 8th from 10 a.m. till time of Service in the Chapel at 12 noon, followed by a reception. Interment Duffin Meadows Cemetery, Pickering. Donations in memory of Louis to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-26 published
AVERY, Ruth▲ Evelyn▲ (née DRISCOLL)
Peacefully Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga. A sister, daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother who brought joy to all who knew her, who strove to teach her family the ways of grace, humility, and kindness by example in her daily life and left her legacy of love to all. Having lived in Halifax, Montreal and Toronto she touched the lives of many through active participation in her communities. Her life-long involvement with the United Church Women, the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire and Credit Valley Hospital exemplified her commitment to helping others and sharing her unwavering faith. A cherished mother, who loved her children and their spouses equally, she will be missed by Graham and Trish AVERY, Caledon,▲ Ontario; David and Barbara AVERY, Burlington,▲ Ontario;▲ Barbara▲ and Rob SCOTT, Toronto,▲ Ontario.▲ A memorable grandmother to Carey and Lindsay AVERY, Lisa▲ and Julie AVERY, Jessica and Trevor SCOTT. She was predeceased by sisters, Harriett, Florence, and Dorothy brothers, Frederick, Clifford, Noble, Gordon, Louis, Arthur, Roy, Albert, and Ralph. She is survived by her sister Jean RAFUSE (Lunenburg, Nova Scotia). May she be at peace and happy to be once more with her husband and great love, Douglas Ernest AVERY. She will forever be in our hearts and prayers. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at both Erin Mills Lodge and the Credit Valley Hospital. Special thanks to Doctors SCHWARTZ, HUDSON, ERNST and PEREIRA. Friends▲ may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10 North of Queen Elizabeth Way) from 10 a.m. Friday, May 27th, 2005 until time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Credit Valley Hospital.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-13 published
BILYJ, Helen Mary (née LYONS)
Peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at the age of 51 years. Helen BILYJ (née LYONS) of Fenelon Falls, formerly of Jackson's Point, beloved wife and best friend of Peter. Loving mother of Michelle PARLEE and her husband Graham of Halifax and special mother of Christen BILYJ, Lindsey BILYJ and Peter BILYJ all of Georgina. Grandmother of Laiken and Madyson PARLEE and Nolan, Andrea and Nevin BILYJ. Beloved daughter of Mary BULLOCK and the late Owen of Beaverton and John LYONS and the late Jackie of Sutton. Sister of David LYONS and his wife Susan of Sutton and step-sister of George ELLIS (Betty,) Ken ELLIS (Dorothy), Dan ELLIS and Mary AVERY all of Georgina. Predeceased by Wayne ELLIS. Lovingly remembered by her nine nieces and nephews and nine great-nieces and nephews, her aunts, uncles and cousins. Resting at the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service in Knox United Church, 34 Market Street, Sutton, Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton. Donations to the Ross Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Foundation, 10 Angeline Street North, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 4M8 would be appreciated by the family.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-15 published
CASCONE, Alfred (February 4, 1917-June 13, 2005)
After a happy, successful and rewarding life, he died peacefully at home at the age of 88. He will be greatly missed by all his family. Beloved husband and constant companion to Ruth for 64 years. Cherished father of Ron (Bonnie), the late Doug (Maxine), Marlene (Mike LAURIN,) Beverley (Paul AVERY,) and Barbara (Gord BURGESS.) Proud Gramps to grandchildren Lori (Stephen McLELLAND,) Holly, Christopher (Joy), Nicole, D.J. (Angie), and Leslie (Chad) and great-grandchildren Oliver, Abigail and Isaac. Brother of Ivy BIFFIS, Bill and the late Ernie, Armand, Art and Don. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. Entombment Westminster Mausoleum. Condolences www.rskane.ca.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-04 published
Missing boater found dead in Georgian Bay
Teen was wearing wetsuit, life vest
Search continues for two others
By Roberta AVERY, Special▼ To The▼ Star▼
Cabot head -- The body of one of three boaters missing since Friday evening was pulled from the waters of Georgian Bay late last evening.
The body identified as that of 15-year-old Adam MUSIALKAEWACZ of Hamilton was found about 9 kilometres northeast of Cape Croker, northeast of Wiarton on the Bruce Peninsula, and about 40 kilometres south of where they were last seen, said Ontario Provincial Police Constable Steve STARR.
"He was wearing a wetsuit and a life jacket when he was found," said STARR.
The discovery came after an extensive two-day air and water search by the Ontario Provincial Police, the Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Trenton, Parks Canada and private vessels that covered southern Georgian Bay as far south as Meaford. MUSIALKAEWACZ and his Friends Karol LASKOWSKI, 23, of Hamilton, and Rafal SIENKIEWICZ, 17, who is visiting from Poland, were last seen around 7 p.m. Friday just south of Cabot head in an open 15-foot sailboat. Some campers spotted the boat trying to head into the wind toward shore.
It's believed there was no VHF radio, cellphone or lights on board, said Maj. Gerry FAVRE of the rescue centre.
John TOZER, a sailor who lives in nearby Dyer's Bay, said there was quite "a blow" on Friday evening with winds from the north making conditions unsuitable for a small boat.
"There was no way they could have gone into that wind," said TOZER.
Environment Canada reports there was a small-craft wind warning on Georgian Bay Friday evening with winds gusting up to 50 km/h.
Kathleen BRADLEY and Guy LANGMAN, who are the lighthouse keepers at Cabot Head, were on the porch of their cottage adjacent to the lighthouse early Saturday morning when a distraught man arrived and asked if they had seen a sailboat.
"He was very upset," said BRADLEY.
The man, who identified himself as the father of one of the boaters, said he had discovered the car and trailer used to transport the boat on the beach about 2 kilometres from the lighthouse early that morning and had already searched the harbour at Lion's head
BRADLEY sent the man to search nearby Wingfield Basin where sailors often take shelter during rough weather. When there was no sign of the missing boat, LANGMAN suggested the man call the coast guard and gave him a phone and all the contact information.
The man called the coast guard and then explained he was staying at a remote cottage with no telephone so BRADLEY invited him to stay at the lighthouse and the man went to fetch his wife and their 5-year-old daughter
"They waited all day for news but there was none. It was upsetting to see them; we wished there was something we could do," said BRADLEY.
She invited them to return yesterday, but they didn't come back, she said.
There is no dock at Cabot head so the young boaters would have had to carry the boat over the stony beach to reach the water, said BRADLEY.
The Class 470 Spanish-made sailboat had flotation compartments and should be unsinkable unless the hull is damaged, said STARR.
Searchers had hoped that as all three were believed to be wearing wetsuits there was a chance they would have survived two nights in the 17°C water even if the boat had capsized, said STARR.
"As Adam was found wearing a wetsuit it doesn't bode well for the others. It's a very sad situation," said STARR.
The search for LASKOWSKI and SIENKIEWICZ is to resume this morning.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-03 published
Girl, 4, drowns near Huntsville
Parents discover child early in morning
'We don't know what happened': Police
By Roberta AVERY, Special▲▼ To The▲▼ Star▲▼
Huntsville -- A family visit to the cottage turned into tragedy early yesterday morning when the body of a 4-year-old Burlington girl, Regan HARSHAW, was found in the waters of Skeleton Lake, about 25 kilometres southwest of Huntsville.
"The family is having a very tough time dealing with this terrible tragedy," said Const. Ted SMITH of the Ontario Provincial Police's Huntsville detachment.
Police released very few details yesterday, saying only that the child was found in the lake at the cottage by a parent before 7 a.m. Regan was rushed by ambulance to South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, where attempts to revive her were unsuccessful.
Although Hwy. 141 runs to the south of Skeleton Lake, much of the lake's 36-kilometre perimeter is not accessible by road. Many of the cottages, including the HARSHAW family's, are only reachable by boat.
Police were talking to Regan's parents last night to try to determine if the girl wandered from her bed in the night and fell into the lake.
"In reality, at this stage, we don't know what happened," said SMITH.
Foul play is not suspected, but can't be ruled out until after an autopsy scheduled for today in Toronto, he said.
"We're hoping there will be no surprises," said SMITH.
The girl's death follows the drownings of a number of other children in Ontario this year.
On July 24, the body of Terence THANHTAIK, 6, of Toronto was pulled from the mouth of the Nottawasaga River 24 hours after he disappeared from a family picnic at Wasaga Beach.
On June 12, two Toronto boys, Larry LE, 9, and his brother, Calvin, 7, died after a swimming accident near Guelph. A third brother, Anthony, 8, survived.
On July 2, Tyler REID, 6, drowned at a Goderich beach.
How 2 letter Surnames like LE work in OGSPI

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-11 published
Lightning strike kills professor
Friend made frantic 10K run for help
Tragedy on Killarney wilderness trip
By Roberta AVERY, Special▲ To The▲ Star▲
Killlarney, Ontario -- A Concordia University professor was killed Tuesday evening when lightning struck the ground near his tent during a hiking trip to a remote lake in Killarney wilderness park with his son and a friend visiting from Russia.
After the lightning strike, the Russian, 19-year-old Anton SORTUNATOR, made a frantic 10-kilometre trek over rough terrain in a vain attempt to get help for Victor ROSSOKHATY, 48, of Montreal. The hike along La Cloche Silhouette Trail from Lake Topaz normally takes at least five hours to complete but SORTUNATOR made it to the park gate in just 90 minutes.
"It's very rough terrain, it's considered an advanced trail," said Cam HOEPP, assistant park warden at Killarney Provincial Park, which lies about 100 kilometres southwest of Sudbury.
Paramedics, who arrived by air ambulance a short time after SORTUNATOR raised the alarm, still had to hike about 600 metres into the bush up some craggy slopes to reach the remote campsite.
Since ROSSOKHATY had no vital signs, the paramedics, deciding it was too dangerous to try to carry his body out in the dark, stayed at the campsite overnight, said Const. Michelle COULOMBE of the Sudbury detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police's Emergency Response Team arrived in the early hours of the morning by boat, travelling down Baie Fine inlet and then hiking into the site.
ROSSOKHATY's body was carried out by emergency workers yesterday afternoon. That was about 21 hours after ROSSOKHATY, his son Alex, 19, and SORTUNATOR took shelter in the tent around 5 p.m. Tuesday during a violent thunderstorm.
SORTUNATOR and Alex ROSSOKHATY scrambled out of the tent after seeing lightning hit the ground nearby.
SORTUNATOR, apparently struck, felt a numbness travel down his limbs, said Const. COULOMBE.
"Then Alex realized that his father wasn't with them and when they went back into the tent to look for him, he was lying on the floor of the tent and wasn't moving," said COULOMBE.
"It appears that the lightning had travelled through the ground."
Alex immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation on his father, while SORTUNATOR, who is here on vacation, made the journey to get help.
ROSSOKHATY's wife is on vacation in the family's homeland of Ukraine, where ROSSOKHATY, an assistant and associate professor at Kyiv National University from 1990 until 2002, was recognized by Ukraine's National Academy of Science in 1990 for his research in graded semiconductors.
Nabil ESMAIL, Dean of Concordia's department of electrical and computer engineering, said ROSSOKHATY was "extremely excited" about joining the faculty in 2002 and learning about the culture of Canada.
"Getting a position with Concordia was like winning the jackpot for him," said ESMAIL, who described ROSSOKHATY as a "big strong man" who loved his new life in Canada.
Colleagues were devastated by news of his death.
"He was very well liked, people here are crying and are having a very difficult time taking it all in," said the university's Sebastian VOYER.
COULOMBE said police believe that ROSSOKHATY died from the lightning strike, but are waiting for an autopsy scheduled for today before making that the official cause of death.
According to the Ontario Weather Page, a website run by Fergus, Ontario, "storm chaser" Dave PATRICK, lightning kills about 16 people a year in Canada.
Tuesday's tragedy bore an eerie similarity to the August, 2003, death of Lee USHER, 41, of Toronto.
He was killed when lightning struck near a tent he was sharing with his two sons near Parry Sound.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-24 published
BLACKHALL, Doris▼ Marion▼ Stewart▼
One of God's most beautiful and courageous angels found her way back home on Monday, August 22nd, 2005. She is now reunited with her devoted husband, Bertram Chester BLACKHALL. Cherished mother to Bonnie Margaret, Jane Elizabeth (Carmen DECOSTE,) Jennifer▼ Ann (Gary WALTERS) and Jon Barnett (Dana.) Proud "Nanoo" to Trevor and Ryan; Brandon and Rowan; Hannah; Blake, and the late Shane DECOSTE. She▼ is also survived by her loving sisters, Margaret REIMER and Elsie AVERY. Special▼ thanks to the staff at both St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Palliative Care Unit. Eternal gratitude to Dr. Ed GUTMAN and José San Pedro (S.J.H.C.) for their wonderful compassion and support. There truly are living angels among us. Visitation to be held at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West (2 lights west of Yonge St.) on Friday, August 26th, 12: 30-1:30 p.m. Service in the chapel 1: 30 p.m. to be followed by interment (Mt. Pleasant Cemetery) and a reception in the Park Room of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Sleeping Children Around the World (scaw.org) or the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-25 published
BLACKHALL, Doris▲ Marion▲ Stewart▲
One of God's most beautiful and courageous angels found her way back home on Monday, August 22nd, 2005. She is now reunited with her devoted husband, Bertram Chester BLACKHALL. Cherished mother to Bonnie Margaret, Jane Elizabeth (Carmen DECOSTE,) Jennifer▲ Ann (Gary WALTERS) and Jon Barnett (Dana.) Proud Nanoo to Trevor and Ryan; Brandon and Rowan; Hannah; Blake, and the late Shane DECOSTE. She▲ is also survived by her loving sisters, Margaret REIMER and Elsie AVERY. Special▲ thanks to the staff at both St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Palliative Care Unit. Eternal gratitude to Dr. Ed GUTMAN and José SAN PEDRO (St. Joseph's Health Centre) for their wonderful compassion and support. There truly are living angels among us. Visitation to be held at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West (2 lights west of Yonge St.) on Friday, August 26th, 12: 30-1:30 p.m. Service in the chapel 1: 30 p.m. to be followed by interment (Mt. Pleasant Cemetery) and a reception in the Park Room of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Sleeping Children Around the World (scaw.org) or the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-11 published
GOODYEAR, Annie Pretoria (AVERY)
Passed away November 10, 2005 at Scarborough General Hospital in her 78th year. Annie, loving wife for 55 years of Calvin. Dear mother of Beverley and Brenda. Cherished Nana of Calla, Robert and Caitlin. Beloved sister of Silas AVERY, Southport, Newfoundland. Predeceased by brothers Elijah, Will, Nelson, Ron and sisters Pearl and Mary Blanche. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear Friends. Anne's optimistic outlook on life helped her to survive her many illnesses including breast cancer for 45 years. Anne enjoyed a fulfilling nursing career working in hospitals across Newfoundland and homes for the aged in Toronto. She will always be remembered for her caring nature, spontaneity and zest for life. Resting at the Paul O'Conner Funeral Home 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (between Warden and Pharmacy) from 12 noon Monday until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-18 published
LEWIS, Arthur▲▼ Franklyn▲▼ (September 24, 1933-December 15, 2005) M.D., Ph.D.
Physician, mentor, teacher, husband, father, papa, best friend and Angel passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. Frank is survived by his sister Pauline AVERY, niece Rita LYNN and husband, nephew Ron AVERY and family, and by his beloved Harriet Munro. Frank will also be terribly missed by Andrew, Allison and Dylan; by Andrew, Stephanie and Oliver; and by many dear Friends whose hearts he has touched, and whose lives he has had a significant hand in shaping. Visitation will be at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, (one block N. of City Hall), Burlington (905-632-3333) on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Memeorial Service to celebrate this most unique life will be held at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive (at Rossmore), Burlington, on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ontario Humane Society.

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AVERY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-20 published
LEWIS, Arthur▲ Franklyn,▲ M.D., Ph.D.
(September 24, 1933-December 15, 2005)
Physician, mentor, teacher, husband, father, papa, best friend and Angel passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. Frank is survived by his sister Pauline AVERY, niece Rita LYNN and husband, nephew Ron AVERY and family, and by his beloved Harriet MUNRO. Frank▲ will also be terribly missed by Andrew, Allison and Dylan; by Andrew, Stephanie and Oliver; and by many dear Friends whose hearts he has touched, and whose lives he has had a significant hand in shaping. Visitation will be at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, (one block N. of City Hall), Burlington (905-632-3333) on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Memeorial Service to celebrate this most unique life will be held at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive (at Rossmore), Burlington, on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ontario Humane Society.

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