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BROMWICH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-25 published
SUTHERLAND, Jean Margaret
After a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, April 21, 2005. Loving mother of Richard. At Jean's request no funeral service will be held. In memoriam donations to Doctors Without Borders, 1 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7B7, The Canadian Cancer Society, 1745 Woodward Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 0P9, The Arthritis Society, 1701 Woodward Drive, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 0R4, Hospice at May Court, 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 0X1 would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to Doctors Christopher WEBER and Carl BROMWICH, Carole MIERINS of the Department of Social Work of the Ottawa Hospital General Campus, Nursing staff on the 7th floor of the Ottawa General and the staff and volunteers at the Hospice at May Court for their support and care. Arrangements entrusted to McEvoy-Shields Funeral Homes, Ottawa, Ontario, 613-737-7900.

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BRONEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-25 published
BRONEE, Viola
Peacefully at Highbourne Lifecare Centre on Saturday, January 22, 2005, in her 98th year. Mother of Lya, Leo and Lex (predeceased). Will be missed by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston. Friends may gather from 1 p.m. until the time of Service on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel.

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BRONET o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-10 published
BRONET, George▼
On Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. George BRONET, beloved husband of Carol WASYLYK. Loving▼ son of the late Eliasz and Chana BRONET, and brother of the late Chaim and Nuisia, Szoul, Samuel, Halina, Rifka, Hadasa, and Eva. Loving son-in-law of Olga and the late Nicholas WASYLYK, and brother-in-law of Donna. Dear uncle of Lilian LAMPERT, great-uncle of Paul and Niki, and great great- uncle of Nellwyn, and Sasha. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Friday, November 11, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m, donations may be made to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 416- 480-4483, or Jewish National Fund, 416-638-7200, or a charity of choice.

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BRONET, George▲
On Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. George BRONET, beloved husband of Carol WASYLYK. Loving▲ son of the late Eliasz and Chana BRONET, and brother of the late Chaim, Szoul, Samuel, Halina, Rifka, Hadasa, and Eva. Loving son-in-law of Olga and the late Nicholas WASYLYK, and brother-in-law of Donna. Dear uncle of Lilian LAMPERT, great-uncle of Paul and Niki, and great-great-uncle of Nellwyn, and Sasha. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Friday, November 11, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Community Section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 416-480-4483, or Jewish National Fund, 416-638-7200, or a charity of choice.

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BRONETTO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-05 published
BRONETTO, Carrie▼
Peacefully at Lanark Lodge in Perth, on Sunday December 4, 2005 in her 92nd year, with family by her side. Dear sister and sister in law of Josephine (Donald NICHOLS,) George▼ (Maureen,▼) Virginia,▼ and the late Albert, Bernard (Jean) and Viola (Stephen). Loving aunt of Patrick, Marianne, Michael, Kathleen, Cynthia, Nancy, Anne, Stephen, and Nick, and their families. Friends may call at the Trull 'North Toronto' Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge Street (5 blocks south of Lawrence) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday at St. Monica's Catholic Church (44 Broadway Ave.) at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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BRONETTO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-05 published
BRONETTO, Carrie▲
Peacefully at Lanark Lodge in Perth, on Sunday December 4, 2005, in her 92nd year, with family by her side. Dear sister and sister in law of Josephine (Donald NICHOLS,) George▲ (Maureen,▲) Virginia,▲ and the late Albert, Bernard (Jean) and Viola (Stephen). Loving aunt of Patrick, Marianne, Michael, Kathleen, Cynthia, Nancy, Anne, Stephen, and Nick, and their families. Friends may call at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge St. (5 blocks south of Lawrence) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday at St. Monica's Catholic Church (44 Broadway Ave.) at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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BRONFMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-05 published
Edward BRONFMAN remembered as kind, shy
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Toronto -- Edward BRONFMAN, who with his brother, Peter, developed a business empire that branched into much of the Canadian economy, has died at 77. An official with Brascan Corp., the successor conglomerate to the enterprise created by the so-called Toronto BRONFMANs, confirmed that he died yesterday.
Edward and Peter BRONFMAN were excluded from the Seagram liquor fortune by their uncle, Samuel, who ensured his sons, Charles and Edgar, would control the Montreal-based distillery giant.
With Toronto as their base, Peter and Edward BRONFMAN built their own business empire anchored by holding companies Edper and Hees.
The so-called Edper Bronfman group was an intricate web of companies with assets worth an estimated $100 billion at its peak -- the largest conglomerate in Canada.
Its holdings ranged from London Life, Royal Trust and real estate broker Royal LePage to developer Bramalea, forest giant MacMillan Bloedel, brewer Labatt and the Montreal Canadiens hockey club.
He was also well known for his charity work.
Bernie FARBER, head of the Canadian Jewish Congress, called BRONFMAN one of the Jewish community's most treasured philanthropists.
"He was down to earth, kind, gentle... Although he was clearly a man of great means, he was just one of the people. It's the best way I can put it. He was just a really fine, fine human being and it's a great loss."
Edward BRONFMAN was less involved in running the businesses than Peter. He was deputy board chairperson, but sold about a quarter of his Edper shares in 1989, mainly to the firm's top managers.
A graduate in business administration from Babson College in Massachusetts, Edward BRONFMAN enjoyed running and skiing. He had three sons.
He shunned the limelight, but was active on a wide range of boards and charities. He was a director of the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews and Canadian Council for Native Business and led fundraising efforts ranging from a sports centre in Israel to Toronto's Edward Bronfman Family Foundation Research Clinic in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.
The holdings of the Edper group -- its name combining Edward and Peter -- suffered a sharp decline during the recession of the early 1990s.
Labatt and MacMillan Bloedel were sold to raise nearly $2 billion to shore up the eroding empire.
There▼ are no longer any BRONFMANs directly involved in Brascan.

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BRONFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-05 published
BRONFMAN, Edward Maurice
Peacefully on Monday, April 4th, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. Edward was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his devoted wife Marsha, and his three sons and their wives Paul and Judy, David and Rachelle, Brian and Marcia, and his stepdaughter Lisa and her husband Jared. Cherished by seven grandchildren Alexandra, Jonathan, Andrew, Shannah, Lyla, Herschel and Natasha. Predeceased by his parents Allan and Lucy, his sister Mona, and his brother Peter. Edward was a man of tremendous vitality and great sensitivity. He touched many people's lives, was honoured by many organizations, and received the order of Canada in recognition of a lifetime in philanthropy. Funeral service on Wednesday, April 6th at 11: 00 a.m. at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Kensington Ave., Westmount, Quebec. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, Mt. Royal, Montreal. Shiva in Montreal at 3982 Cote des Neiges Rd. #C59 Wednesday to Friday noon, continuing in Toronto from Saturday evening through Monday evening at 255 Warren Rd. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Edward Bronfman Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M6A 2C3 (416) 780-0324. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman and Sons.

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BRONFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-05 published
Edper's Edward BRONFMAN dies at 77
Shy millionaire was one of the country's top businessmen
By Jacquie McNISH and Paul WALDIE, Tuesday, April 5, 2005, Page B3
Edward Maurice BRONFMAN, the bashful millionaire who put the Ed in the powerful Edper corporate empire, died yesterday after a long battle with colon cancer.
Mr. BRONFMAN, 77, was a slight and painfully shy businessman who avoided the media and deferred most corporate decisions to his advisers and younger brother Peter, who died in 1996.
Their company, Edper Investments Ltd., a contraction of their first names, reigned in the 1980s as Canada's most powerful business conglomerate, with control of some of the country's largest real estate, natural resource and financial services companies. By the late 1980s, Edper's 40 publicly traded companies accounted for more than 10 per cent of the Toronto Stock Exchange's value. Its holdings once included Noranda Inc., Trizec Corp. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd.
After Mr. BRONFMAN withdrew his investment in Edper in the early 1990s, he devoted most of his attention to such philanthropic ventures as the United Jewish Appeal, Hebrew University and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
In 2001, he set up a $1.5-million endowment for research into mood disorders.
He named the grant after his sister, Mona, who committed suicide in 1950 at age 26 after suffering from post-partum depression. "I felt it was time to talk about this and bring it out into the open and help people face their own inner devils," he said at the time.
"My father was much more comfortable doing his philanthropy than he was moving in the business world," said his eldest son, Paul BRONFMAN, a Toronto film and television producer who has Multiple Sclerosis. "He pretty well let his managers make most of the business decisions."
Paul BRONFMAN said his father had been battling cancer for four years and became seriously ill a few months ago. He said he is convinced his father stayed alive for his grand_son Andrew BRONFMAN's bar mitzvah last weekend.
"It was bittersweet," Paul BRONFMAN said. "He was too sick to attend, but I am convinced that he hung on long enough so that we could have the festivities for my son."
Edward and Peter were sons of Allan BRONFMAN and nephews of Seagram Co. founder Samuel BRONFMAN. The▲ brothers were known as the "poor cousins" because they were shut out of the distillery firm after their father died.
Initially, Edward and Peter earned most of their money from dividends on their Seagram stock, which they reinvested haphazardly in such ventures as bowling alleys in Quebec. Their luck changed in 1968 when they hired Jack COCKWELL, a 27-year-old Montreal-based accountant who was born and raised in South Africa.
A demanding investor, Mr. COCKWELL persuaded the BRONFMAN brothers to divest their $25-million stake in Seagram stock and reinvest it in undervalued Canadian firms. That original capital grew over the next 30 years until at one point the valuation of the companies controlled by Edper was thought to have exceeded $100-billion.
"Edward had much more interest in some segments of the business than people realized," said Mr. COCKWELL, now group chairman of Brascan Corp.
One of Mr. BRONFMAN's great loves was hockey.
He and his brother owned the Montreal Canadiens from 1971 to 1978, when the team won the Stanley Cup four times.
Paul BRONFMAN said his father sold his interest in Edper in the early 1990s because he had grown uncomfortable with the company's controversial reputation as an aggressive corporate player.
His funeral will be held in Montreal tomorrow, followed by a memorial service in Toronto.

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BRONFMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-05 published
Edward BRONFMAN
Born November 1, 1927, in Montreal. He was the son of Allan BRONFMAN and nephew of Samuel BRONFMAN, founder of Seagram Co.
Edward and his brother Peter created Edper Enterprises in the late 1960s with the help of long-time partner Jack COCKWELL. At its peak, Edper controlled $100-billion worth of companies including some of Canada's largest corporations. From 1971 to 1978, the brothers owned the Montreal Canadiens hockey team.
Edward sold his interest in Edper in the early 1990s and devoted his time to a number of philanthropic causes (his brother died in 1996). In 2001, he created a $1.5-million endowment for research into depression and named it after his sister Mona who suffered from severe post-partum depression and committed suicide in 1950. Mr. BRONFMAN received the Order of Canada in 2000 for his charitable work. He leaves his wife, Marsha, and sons Paul, David and Brian.

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BRONISHEWSKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-05 published
GILEWSKI, Josephine Ann (née BRONISHEWSKI)
Passed away at the age of 72, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa. Dear wife of the late George GILEWSKI. Loving mother of Joanne, Diane, Mark, Katherine, Suzanne, and George. Beloved "Babcia" of grandchildren Dennis, Christopher, Adam, Lindsay, Davis, Caley, James, Nicola, Hanna, Olivia, and Isabella. Lovingly remembered by daughters-in-law Carol and Tonja, sons-in-law Don and Martin, sister Millie, brother Stan, sister-in-law Lorraine, and her many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in her honour at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, 194 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, on Saturday, January 8 at 10.30 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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BRONSDON o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.collingwood.the_connection 2005-02-04 published
WILKINSON, Stephen
Suddenly taken from us on Friday, January 28th, 2005. Stephen WILKINSON of Barrie, in his 49th year. Loving and devoted father of Jordan and Nicholas WILKINSON. He will be dearly missed by Jane Edward (Gene MULLIGAN) of Ohio, U.S.A., cherished mother Harold-een WILKINSON- NICHOLSON (Darrell) of Arnprior, loving father Robert BATEMAN (Patsy) of Sudbury, twin sister Stephanie FRAZIER (Claude) of Sudbury and brothers Bartley BATEMAN of Sudbury and Scott BATEMAN of Calgary, Alberta. Will always be loved by Auntie Sharon and Uncle John THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and cousins Debra HAMELIN (Jack,) Sandra COBURN, Johnna THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Jeff FROST,) and Julie MacDONALD (Bruce) all of Ottawa, dear friend Rupert BRONSDON (Eha) of Collingwood. Friends called at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, Clapperton and Worsley Streets, Barrie, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service was held in the chapel on Thursday, February 3rd, 2005. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Epilepsy Ontario, Ontario Special Olympics or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com
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BRONSDON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-15 published
BABCOCK, Lucille "Lucy" (formerly BRONSDON, née COOPER)
(Former organist of Evangel Temple for 45 years; Member of Peoples Church) Lucy BABCOCK- BRONSDON passed away at Shepherd Lodge on Wednesday, October 12th, 2005. Lucy, beloved wife of the late Clarence BABCOCK and the late Herbert BRONSDON. Sadly missed by her many relatives and Friends and especially Emilie WADGE and Eeva McLEOD. Resting at The Church in the Village, Shepherd Village, 3760 Sheppard Ave. E., Agincourt, where visitation will commence Monday, October 17th at 10: 00 a.m. with Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Lucy may be directed to Shepherd Lodge. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Chapel Brooklin, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village, Whitby, 905-655-3662.

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BRONSKY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-10 published
MAGRILL, Rose
On Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Carefree Lodge. Rose MAGRILL, beloved wife of the late Cyril MAGRILL. Loving mother of Gordon. Dear sister of the late Sarah BRONSKY, Bertha MOORE, Esther BERNSTEIN, and Jack and Louis ANSELL. Devoted grandmother of Laurie and Cedric Stone, Barry and Judy MAGRILL, and great-grandmother of Alexandra, Jamie, Haley, and Geoffrey. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 11: 30 a.m. at Beth David Synagogue Section at Pardes Shalom Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Rose MAGRILL Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.

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BRONSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-25 published
TAILOR/TAYLOR, William Melvin Donald
Peacefully at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 23, 2005. Beloved husband of H. Doreen TAILOR/TAYLOR (née TAILOR/TAYLOR.) Dear father of Pamela BRONSON and her husband Duncan of London, Ontario and John of Wyoming, Ontario. Loved grandfather of 6 grandchildren. Memorial service to be held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Chapel, 303 Riverside Drive, London, on Friday, August 26th, at 2 p.m.

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BRONSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-16 published
HASSALL, Edward Leonard
In his 70th year, Len passed away peacefully on May 13, 2005 at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. Len, loving husband of Shirley for 44 years and dear father of Janet JONES (Rick) of Wasaga Beach, Barbara BENETEAU (Jim) of Belwood, Judith BRONSON (Derek) of Mississauga, Christine EVANS (Gibb SAINT_JEAN) of Lisle. Grandpa will be sadly missed by Sarah, Nicole, Jamie, Ryan, Alex, Samantha, Scott, Vanessa, Michael and Alexandra. Dear brother of Marjorie HODGSON, Bill (Grace), Bert (Eileen), Lorrain and George GOVAN, Gordie (Shirley), Joyce MORTILLARO, Joan and Al EADE, Doug (Marilyn) and sister-in-law Phyllis. Len is predeceased by brother-in-law Mel and brothers Art, Raymond and Jim. A service will be conducted at the Wasaga Beach Cemetery (Sunnidale Road) Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 11 a.m. Friends and Family are invited to a further Celebration of Len's Life at 7 Meadowlark Blvd., Wasaga Beach at 1 p.m. Flowers or a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital would be appreciated. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Wasaga Beach (705) 429-1040.

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BRONSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-25 published
BRONSON, Marvin
Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 24, 2005. Loving husband of Margaret for 55 wonderful years. Dear father of Judy, Mark, Duncan, Michelle, Jennifer, Tom, Bob, Marvin, and Michael. Marvin will be sadly missed by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Lynett Funeral Home, 3299 Dundas Street W. (one block east of Runnymede) on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service to take place in the chapel on Monday, November 28, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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BROOK o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2005-10-26 published
JACKSON, Shirley▼ (McCONNELL)
In the G.B.R.H.C., Owen Sound on Wednesday October 19, 2005. Shirley (McCONNELL) JACKSON in her 81st year, beloved wife of the late Raymond JACKSON, dear mother of John (Diane) JACKSON and Susan (Bill) CARSON both of Owen Sound. Lovely grandmother of Andrew, Stephanie and Linnae. Dear sister of Grace (Fred) BROOK of Burlington, Joyce JACKSON of Shelburne, sister-in-law of Harold (Bertha) JACKSON of Willowdale, Marjorie (Howard) GILLIES of Barrie, Hazel (Jim) GORDON of Scarborough, Bill (Shirley) JACKSON of Mississauga and Gerald (Jane) SEELEY of Dundalk. Predeceased by a brother-in-law Glenn JACKSON. Rested▼ at the McMillan and Jack Funeral Home, Dundalk. Services were held in the chapel on Saturday October 22, 2005 at 1 p.m. Interment in Dundalk Cemetery. Donations to the Dundalk United Church or the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated.
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BROOK o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-10-20 published
JACKSON, Shirley▲ (McCONNELL)
At the G.B.H.S., Owen Sound, on Wednesday, October 19th, 2005. Shirley (McCONNELL) JACKSON in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond JACKSON. Dear mother of John (Diane) JACKSON and Susan (Bill) CARSON, both of Owen Sound. Loving grandmother of Andrew, Stephanie and Linnae. Dear sister of Grace (Fred) BROOK, of Burlington, Joyce JACKSON, of Shelburne; sister-in-law of Harold (Bertha) JACKSON, of Willowdale, Marjorie (Howard) GILLIES, of Barrie, Hazel (Jim) GORDON, of Scarborough, Bill (Shirley) JACKSON, of Mississauga and Gerald (Jane) SEELEY, of Dundalk. Predeceased by a brother-in-law, Glenn JACKSON. Resting▲ at the McMillan and Jack Funeral Home, Dundalk. Service in the chapel on Saturday, October 22nd, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment in Dundalk Cemetery. Donations to the Dundalk United Church or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Visitation on Friday, 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m.
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BROOK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-28 published
McCREATH, Helen
Helen McCREATH, beloved wife of the late William McCREATH of Ripley at Kincardine Hospital, Sunday, February 27, 2005, age 76. Loved by two daughters Mary ARMSTRONG and friend Al JAMIESON of Kincardine and Shirley and Peter WALDEN of Pine River. Also survived by 5 grandchildren Joel (Jen) ARMSTRONG, Krista ARMSTRONG, Lori, Shannon and Jenna WALDEN, great-granddaughter Halle, siblings Stewart and Winnie MacDONALD of Lucknow, Donalda MacDONALD of Goderich, Isabel BROOK of Ripley and Jean COLLING of Kincardine and sisters-in-law Doris NICHOLSON, Audrey MacDONALD and Sheila MacDONALD. Predeceased by son-in-law Lynn ARMSTRONG, brothers Dan, Rod, Colin and John S. MacDONALD and sisters Evelyn MacKENZIE and Anna Belle MacDONALD. Visitation at MacKenzie and McCREATH Funeral Home, Ripley (519-395-2969) Monday, February 28, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral service at the Chapel Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. Spring interment Ripley Cemetery. Donations to Kincardine Hospital or Ripley Presbyterian Church appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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BROOK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-29 published
TRAVNICEK, Marguerite “Marg” Ruth (née KNOX)
At Woodstock General Hospital on Wednesday, July 27, 2005, Marguerite “Marg” Ruth TRAVNICEK (née KNOX) of Woodstock in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Frank (1977.) Mother of Lynne LITTLER of London, Bryan of Severn Bridge, Barry and his wife Nancy of Dorchester, and Vicki TRAVNICEK and her spouse Martin BROOK of Innerkip. Predeceased by her son Gary (1993), her daughter Rona (1949,) her son Kevin (2003) and her daughter-in-law Sherry GIOVANNETTI (2003.) Mother-in-law of Lisa TRAVNICEK of Woodstock and Karen BROOKS and her husband Gord of Wasaga Beach. Grandmother of Greg (Melissa), Justine, Jeremy, Jennifer (David), Roly, Amanda, Mollee, Emily, Amanda, Nathan, Mitchell and Maxwell and great grandmother of Aaron, Sarah, Kristopher, Brandon, Kyle and Hanna. Sister of Cecil (Jean) KNOX of Woodstock, Ronald (Marg) KNOX of Cache Creek, British Columbia, Harvey (Rose) KNOX of Woodstock, and Violet (Mel) SMITH of Otterville and sister-in-law of Shirley TRAVNICEK of Muirkirk. Also remembered by her many nieces, nephews and extended family. Friends will be received at the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street, North, Woodstock on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. Interment at The Anglican Cemetery, Woodstock. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy (519) 537-3611. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com

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BROOK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-18 published
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, Dorothy Mae (née BROOK)
It is with deep sadness and a sense of profound loss that we announce the sudden passing of Dorothy ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, on Wednesday, February 16, 2005, Hutchinson Island, Florida. Beloved wife for 57 years, of Arthur (Bud) ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, adored mother of Kirk and Susan (Jacques DEMERS,) devoted Nana and poker partner to William, David and Hannah. She was born in Buffalo, New York and graduated in nursing through New York State University. She delighted in life's journey, and loved her family and Friends completely. Her joyful spirit will forever be a part of each of us. Memorial services will be held, Thursday, February 24, 2005, 2: 00 p.m. at Saint John's Anglican Church, 19 Don Ridge Drive.

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BROOK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-03 published
RODEN, Bruce▼ Roy▼
Passed away peacefully at Christie Gardens, Toronto, Thursday, June 2, 2005 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Molly/Nancy (née Drew BROOK,) for the past 57 years. Much loved father of Suzanne (KIGHTLEY,) Charles,▼ Rodger▼ and the late Bill (1991) and brother Donald of Fergus, Ontario. His many grandchildren and great grandchildren will sadly miss him.
A private family funeral is to be held at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home. The family's heartfelt thanks are extended to the staff of Christie Gardens who provided tremendous care and made his remaining days comfortable.

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BROOK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-04 published
RODEN, Bruce▲▼ Roy▲▼
Passed away peacefully at Christie Gardens, Toronto, Thursday, June 2, 2005 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Molly/Nancy (née Drew BROOK,) for the past 57 years. Much loved father of Suzanne (KIGHTLEY,) Charles,▲▼ Rodger▲▼ and the late Bill (1991) and brother Donald of Fergus, Ontario. His many grandchildren and great grandchildren will sadly miss him.
A private family funeral is to be held at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home. The family's heartfelt thanks are extended to the staff of Christie Gardens who provided tremendous care and made his remaining days comfortable.

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BROOK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-03 published
DUNBAR, Norine Estelle (née DREW- BROOK)
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 30, 2005. Beloved wife of Arthur Woodruff DUNBAR and dear mother of Vicky and her husband Erik KOUDSTAAL, and Grant and his wife Peggy DUNBAR. Cherished sister of Molly RODEN. Loving grandmother of Mark and Ian KOUDSTAAL and Stewart and Hawley DUNBAR. The family are most grateful to Nonie's devoted caregivers Arlene, Monika, Rose and Yolante and the personnel at S.R.T. Med Staff and Community Care Access Centre Etobicoke. If desired, donations can be made in Nonie's memory to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 1200 Bay Street, Suite 202, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2A5. 'Nonie is our sunshine and she will be missed and fondly remembered by all whose lives she has touched.'

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BROOK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-31 published
FINCH, Miriam Stuart (née ELLIS)
Peacefully, on August 30th, 2005, at Casa Verde Nursing Centre Toronto, in her 89th year. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas Walter ELLIS and Mildred Ashton ELLIS (nee: STEEL- BROOK). Loving wife of the late James Arnold FINCH. Miriam was a life time member of the Walmer Road Baptist Church. Friends may call at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge St. (5 blocks south of Lawrence) on Thursday September 1st from 10: a.m., until time of service in the chapel at 11 o'clock. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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BROOK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-01 published
DEPEW, Peter John (1952-2005)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Peter. Quietly in Oakville, in his 54th year. Predeceased by his father John H.H. DEPEW. He leaves his loving mother, Margaret Fudger DEPEW, sister Jane LETT (Patrick,) brother Thomas, sister Sarah, niece Victoria Lett BROOK (Colin,) nephews Andrew LETT, Cameron DEPEW, Tristram LETT, Teagan and Fraser BROCK. The family will receive Friends for a celebration of Peter's life at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), on Friday, June 3 at 3 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation, R.R.#2, 264 Glen Morris Road East, St. George, Ontario N0E 1N0 or the charity of your choice.

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BROOK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-03 published
RODEN, Bruce▲ Roy▲
Passed away peacefully, at Christie Gardens, Toronto, Thursday, June 2, 2005, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Molly/Nancy (née Drew BROOK,) for the past 57 years. Much loved father of Suzanne (KIGHTLEY,) Charles,▲ Rodger,▲ and the late Bill (1991.) Brother of Donald of Fergus, Ontario. His many grandchildren and great-grandchildren will sadly miss him. A private family funeral is to be held at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home. The family's heartfelt thanks are extended to the staff of Christie Gardens who provided tremendous care and made his remaining days comfortable.

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BROOK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-18 published
SEABORN, Timothy James
Age 59. Will be terribly missed by all his family. Caring husband of Leslie Ann (BROOK,) proud father of Andrea and husband David, considerate brother of Alex, David and Stephen, thoughtful son of Catherine and Charlie. 15 June 2005, too quickly, too soon at Midland, Ontario. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Saturday 25 June, Cawaja Beach. Directions 705-533-0140. Donations in lieu of flowers to Princess Margaret Hospital or Canadian Cancer Society.

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BROOKBANK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-17 published
BROOKBANK, Carman▼ Roy,▼ PhD
83, Halifax, died peacefully at Saint Vincent's Guest House on Monday, September 12, 2005. He had suffered from Parkinson's Disease. At the time of his death, he was Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Business Administration at Dalhousie University. Roy was born January 8, 1922, in Brampton, Ontario, the only child of the late Carman George and Lily May (PEARCE) BROOKBANK. In 1944 he married Anne Lorraine McCABE in Toronto. They had four daughters; they were divorced in 1975. He married Margaret BLAIR in 1999. She survives him living in Halifax. After three years of service in the Canadian Army, he earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Toronto with coursework at Columbia University, New York. He majored in Sociology, a new discipline at the time. He subsequently completed his PhD at the University of Toronto. Roy began his career in Brantford, Ontario, as a program director with the Young Men's Christian Association. He then moved to Calgary as Director of the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews. During the 1960s in Vancouver, as Director of Industrial Relations at British Columbia Electric, he was an innovator in the developing field of labour management relations. In 1962, he was recruited to teach at the Institute of Public Affairs, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and went on to become one of the pioneers of the inaugural Master of Business Administration degree program at Dalhousie. Professor BROOKBANK introduced hundreds of students to the basic principles of Labour Management Relations and Organizational Behaviour. He was born to teach, and held a deep affection for the academic world. An avid trout fisherman, Roy spent many happy hours on the lakes and streams of Nova Scotia with his Friends. He was a tropical fish enthusiast, successful in breeding many rare varieties. In his garden at his house in Hubley, Nova Scotia, he grew roses, berries and fruits. In addition to his wife, Peg, Roy is survived by his former wife, Anne, and his children Sharon, Halifax; Candace, Ottawa; Teresa (Louis LEMOINE), Halifax; and Adrienne (Sean BLANCHARD,) Toronto;▼ grandchildren Curtis PARKER, Vancouver; Trevor PARKER, Tokyo;▼ Sara▼ PETHES, Ottawa; Sophie and Gabrielle LEMOINE, Halifax;▼ and Ethan BLANCHARD, Toronto. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service for Roy BROOKBANK was held on Thursday, September 15, at The Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Vincent's Guest House will be welcomed at: Saint Vincent's Guest House, 2080 Windsor Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5B2. Online condolences to Sharon BROOKBANK: zephyr@chebucto.ca. We thank all the staff of Saint Vincent's Guest House for taking such good care of him.

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BROOKBANK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-16 published
BROOKBANK, Carman▲ Roy,▲ PhD
Age 83, Halifax, died peacefully at Saint Vincent's Guest House on Monday, September 12, 2005. He had suffered from Parkinson's Disease. At the time of his death, he was Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Business Administration at Dalhousie University. Roy was born January 8, 1922, in Brampton, Ontario, the only child of the late Carman George and Lily May (PEARCE) BROOKBANK. In 1944 he married Anne Lorraine McCABE in Toronto. They had four daughters; they were divorced in 1975. He married Margaret BLAIR in 1999. She survives him living in Halifax. After three years of service in the Canadian Army, he earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Toronto with coursework at Columbia University, New York. He majored in Sociology, a new discipline at the time. He subsequently completed his PhD at the University of Toronto. Roy began his career in Brantford, Ontario, as a program director with the Young Men's Christian Association. He then moved to Calgary as Director of the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews. During the 1960s in Vancouver, as Director of Industrial Relations at British Columbia Electric, he was an innovator in the developing field of labour management relations. In 1962, he was recruited to teach at the Institute of Public Affairs, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and went on to become one of the pioneers of the inaugural Master of Business Administration degree program at Dalhousie. Professor BROOKBANK introduced hundreds of students to the basic principles of Labour Management Relations and Organizational Behaviour. He was born to teach, and held a deep affection for the academic world. An avid trout fisherman, Roy spent many happy hours on the lakes and streams of Nova Scotia with his Friends. He was a tropical fish enthusiast, successful in breeding many rare varieties. In his garden at his house in Hubley, Nova Scotia, he grew roses, berries and fruits. In addition to his wife, Peg, Roy is survived by his former wife, Anne, and his children Sharon, Halifax; Candace, Ottawa; Teresa (Louis LEMOINE), Halifax; and Adrienne (Sean BLANCHARD,) Toronto;▲ grandchildren Curtis PARKER, Vancouver; Trevor PARKER, Tokyo;▲ Sara▲ PETHES, Ottawa; Sophie and Gabrielle LEMOINE, Halifax;▲ and Ethan BLANCHARD, Toronto. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service for Roy BROOKBANK was held on Thursday, September 15, at The Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Vincent's Guest House will be welcomed at: Saint Vincent's Guest House, 2080 Windsor Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5B2. Online condolences to Sharon BROOKBANK: zephyr@chebucto.ca We thank all the staff of Saint Vincent's Guest House for taking such good care of him.

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BROOKBANKS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-06 published
BROOKBANKS, Neil (July 11, 1944-August 7, 2004)
To My Husband - My Guardian Angel
I can't believe it's been a year
Since you last whispered in my ear
You're now at peace and without pain
You struggled and tried, but it was in vain
I miss you more than words can say
Please, Dear Heart, watch over me
Until we meet again one day.
Forever Loved, Carol

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BROOKBANKS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-14 published
BROOKBANKS, Lloyd▼ Christopher▼
Born December 14, 1919 in Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife and family at his bedside December 10, 2005. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Rose, his son Paul (Chris) of Toronto, daughter Barbara (Tony) of Vancouver and his grandchildren Rachael (Kris), Caitlin, Christopher, Andrew, Matthew, Eric and great-grand_son Jacob. He is survived by his sister Muriel in Ridgetown, Ontario. A Celebration of life will be held 12 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2005 at the home of Barbara and Tony HOLLER. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Lloyd's memory to the British Columbia Cancer Agency, 600 West 10th Ave., Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 4E6. Condolences may be offered to family at www.kearneyfs.com
Kearney Funeral Home 604-736-0268

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BROOKBANKS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-13 published
BROOKBANKS, Lloyd▲ Christopher▲
Born December 14, 1919 in Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife and family at his bedside December 10, 2005. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Rose, his son Paul (Chris) of Toronto, daughter Barbara (Tony) of Vancouver and his grandchildren Rachael (Kris), Caitlin, Christopher, Andrew, Matthew, Eric and great-grand_son Jacob. He is survived by his sister Muriel in Ridgetown, Ontario. A Celebration of Life will be held 12 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2005 at the home of Barbara and Tony HOLLER. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Lloyd's memory to the British Columbia Cancer Agency, 600 West 10th Ave., Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 4E6. Condolences may be offered to family at www.kearneyfs.com. Kearney Funeral Home 604-736-0268

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BROOKE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-05 published
WILLMOTT, Kenneth " Ken"
Suddenly as a result of an alleged drunk driver on January 2, 2005, Kenneth (Ken) WILLMOTT, aged 53 years. Dear son and step-son of Ken and Karen. Predeceased by his mother Vikki. Dear father of Dylan and Dustin (Nelson, British Columbia) and Danika and Devon (London, Ontario) and grandfather of Rowan (British Columbia). Dear brother of Rob and his wife Shelley, Chris, BROOKE and husband John. Also survived by nephew Rupert and niece Jocelyn, aunt Carol and uncle Glen. Ken will be missed by his numerous Friends and his colleagues at the University of Windsor Law Library, where he was a Reference Librarian. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 1969 Wyandotte Street, East (Windsor) on Sunday, January 9, 2005 from 2: 00 p.m. until time of the Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3: 00 p.m. Memorial donations to M.A.D.D. would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to walterkellyfh@alderwoods.com

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BROOKE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-12 published
YOUNG, William " Bill" Edward
William (Bill) Edward YOUNG, born September 18, 1909, in Tottingham, England passed away on Monday, May 9, 2005 at Longworth Long Term Care Centre, London, Ontario. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Marianne YOUNG and his wife Annie MYRTLE (1966.) Beloved father of Gerald H. YOUNG and his wife Judy of London. Dearly cherished grandfather of Susan (Scott) MONTGOMERY of Ancaster, Sandra (Brent) MOFFITT of Waterloo. "Great Pa" to Kristen and Josh MONTGOMERY and Troy and Kate MOFFITT. Predeceased by brother Fred YOUNG and sisters Elsie TOZER, Alice BROOKE and Florence SMITH. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London, for a funeral service on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Visitation one hour prior. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lung Association, Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. Our great appreciation to the staff on "Daisy Neighbourhood" at Longworth Long Term Care who took much patience, time and loving care of our father. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770.

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BROOKE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-13 published
ALLEN, Beverley (BROOKE)
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 Beverley (BROOKE) ALLEN of Union and formerly of Lambeth in her 70th year. Wife of the late W.E. (Bill) ALLEN (1996.) Mother of Jill and Jim CARTER of Union and David and Donna ALLEN of Brampton. Grandmother of Justin William and Jessica Devona ALLEN. Sister of Harold BROOKE of Toronto, Carole and Ron COLEMAN of London, Tom and Erna BROOKE of Poplar Hill and Janice and David BERGAMIN of Windsor. Sister-in-law of Don ALLEN of Cloverdale, B.C., Gary and Karen ALLEN of Parkhill and Shirley BOHUS of Ilderton. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents John and Edith SNIVELY. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican, 189 Main Street, Lucan on Saturday, May 14th at 2: 30 p.m. with Reverend Sue McCULLOUGH officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church Ladies Guild would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com

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BROOKE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-12 published
GRIFFIN, Melvin Vasco
On Sunday, July 10, 2005 at Bluewater Health Mitton Street Site, Sarnia, Melvin Vasco GRIFFIN, age 71 of Sarnia. Beloved husband of Margaret Ann (HOLMES) GRIFFIN. Loved father of Lynn and her husband Peter ESSER, Paul GRIFFIN and his wife Karen, Kelley NIEUWLAND and her husband Robert, all of Sarnia. Stepfather of David JOSEPH and his wife Marie, and Sheri JOSEPH, all of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Rob and Kelly ESSER, Christina, Joshua and Lisa GRIFFIN, Samantha and Jennifer NIEUWLAND and grandfather of Braeden JOSEPH and Michael JOSEPH. Loved brother of Marion BROOKE and her husband Eugene of Smith's Falls. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents William and Ethel GRIFFIN and by a brother Bill. A funeral service will be held at Bethel Pentecostal Church, 1565 London Line, Sarnia on Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 1: 00 pm. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Sympathy through donations to the Breast Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be sent online to www.smithfuneralhome.ca

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BROOKE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-04 published
KIRK, Mary M.
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005 Miss Mary M. KIRK of Mount Hope Centre, London in her 80th year. Miss KIRK was a retired employee of Bell Canada. Beloved daughter of the late Angus and Elizabeth KIRK. Dear Aunt of Ron and Heidi BROOKE of Kitchener and Steve and Susan HORNE of London and great-Aunt of Ian and Michelle BROOKE and John and Kathryn HORNE. Predeceased by her sister Elsie BROOKE (1991.) Dear sister-in-law of Ron BROOKE of London. The family will receive Friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, August 5th, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Chris KRAATZ of Mount Zion United Church officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 800 Commissioners Road East, P.O. Box 5375, London, Ontario N6A 4G5. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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BROOKE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-08 published
BROOKE, Edward -- Dispatch:
By Jeff BROOKE, Saturday, January 8, 2005 - Page M6
Edward BROOKE, a gay man who lived most of his adult life in Toronto, was not well known, even within the city's homosexual community. But his quiet life was telling all the same.
He epitomized many gay men of his generation, born in the first half of the past century.
Mr. BROOKE, who died of a heart attack in early November at the age of 63, was married briefly in the late 1960s and acted as a father to his wife's two children from a previous marriage.
When he divorced and came out of the closet in the 1970s, his new sexual identity was not accepted by his conservative family in London, Ontario, launching a gradual erosion of ties to his relatives and prompting him to move to the more-tolerant Toronto.
In the city, he had a long relationship with Willem STEGENGA, an outgoing furniture dealer.
During their time together, Mr. BROOKE experienced the peaks of his life. He and Mr. STEGENGA made money in Toronto's real-estate market and used some of their profits on glamorous trips, an Alfa Romeo sports car and home furnishings. They once took the Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship to Europe and flew home on the Concorde.
But the A.I.D.S. crisis of the late 20th century interrupted the good times when Mr. STEGENGA died of the disease in 1994.
Friends▼ say Mr. BROOKE never recovered, and his grief was complicated by poor health and dwindling financial resources in his final years. He died in a small studio apartment in central Toronto, estranged from much of his family.
A bookkeeper most of his life, he had less than $500 to his name when he died. But he left behind an antique chest of drawers containing the souvenirs of his life, including Concorde matchbooks from the day he flew high enough to see the curvature of the Earth.
By Jeff BROOKE, Edward BROOKE's nephew

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BROOKE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-06 published
CLARKE, Patricia (née BROOKE)
Passed away, at St. Joseph's Health Centre, on Friday, June 3, 2005, at the age of 74. Predeceased by her husband Ron. Cherished and adored mother of Laurie, Jimmy, Dianne, and Steven. Dear grandma of Kemberly. Survived by her sisters Sheila and Linda of Florida, and predeceased by her brother Alan BROOKE. Friends▲ may call at the Turner and Porter Funeral Home, 436 Roncesvalles Ave. (at Howard Park), on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 3: 00 p.m. Cremation to follow. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Lung Association.

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