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McPHEDRAN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-03-08 published
AVIS, Reginald Weldon
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Sunday, March 6th, 2005, at the age of 81 years. Reginald AVIS, of Port Elgin. Husband of the late Beatrice ORR. Dear father of Lynne and her husband, Nick LOSIAK, of Scarborough. Grandfather of Ron and his wife, Jennifer, Murray, Peter and James, all of Scarborough. Sister of Dorothy and her husband, Alec McPHEDRAN, of London, Bernice and her husband, Ron HINES, of Sarnia. Also survived by sister-in-law, Audrey ORR, of Thornbury. Lovingly remembered by his dear friend, Truus VEERMAN. Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Wednesday. Funeral Service will be conducted in the chapel, on Thursday at 11: 00 a.m., with Rev. Bill VANDERSTELT officiating. Interment, Sanctuary Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com.
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McPHEDRAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-04 published
POW, Veda " Katherine" (née CAMPBELL)
Veda "Katherine" of Valleyview Home, Saint Thomas and formerly of R.R.#7 Saint Thomas, (Paynes Mills) on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2005, at her late residence, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Vermont POW (1985) and dearly loved mother of Marion GRIFFIN (Harold) of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Alex POW (Pat) Paynes Mills, Margaret LUNN (Larry) Hagersville, Ontario, and Jim POW (Linda) Kisby, Saskatchewan. Loved grandmother of Jill BROHMAN, Karen LUNN, Tim POW, Kate ROWLANDSON and Andrew POW and dear great-grandmother of Nolan and Halle BROHMAN, Ella ROWLANDSON and Rian and Madison POW. Katherine was born in Yarmouth Township on July 7, 1911, the daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth (McPHEDRAN) CAMPBELL. She was a dietician, and graduated from Alma College and the University of Guelph. Katherine was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and was involved in many organizations, in particular the Womens Insti tute. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be held Monday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow in Elmdale Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the charity of choice.

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McPHEDRAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-13 published
WITHERS, Margaret▼
Margaret spent many wonderful years at her home at Belmont House where she died peacefully on May 11, 2005. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Jack WITHERS, loving mother of Barbara and her husband Phil STARK and Frances STEVENSON and proud grandmother of Michael, Lisa, Romeyn and James STEVENSON and Fraser and Allyson STARK and her great-grand_son Jack. Survived by her dear sister Jean McPHEDRAN. The▼ family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at Belmont House. A memorial service will be held at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West (two lights west of Yonge) on Saturday, May 14 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Community Living Toronto, 20 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2S7.

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McPHEDRAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-14 published
WITHERS, Margaret▲
Margaret spent many wonderful years at her home at Belmont House where she died peacefully on May 11, 2005. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Jack WITHERS, loving mother of Barbara and her husband Phil STARK and Frances STEVENSON and proud grandmother of Michael, Lisa, Romeyn and James STEVENSON and Fraser and Allyson STARK and her great-grand_son Jack. Survived by her dear sister Jean McPHEDRAN. The▲ family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at Belmont House. A memorial service will be held at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West (two lights west of Yonge) on Saturday, May 14 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Community Living Toronto, 20 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2S7.

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McPHEDRAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-16 published
McLEOD, Verna Jean (née PIRIE) (1925-2005)
Passed away on Monday, August 15, 2005, at her home in Waterloo. Dear wife of the late Theodore Gordon McLEOD (1998.) Loving mother of Kathryn HARRISON, and Ken McLEOD and his wife Jan McPHEDRAN- McLEOD, all of Waterloo. Dear grandma of Meghan HARRISON, and Gord, Doug, and Dan McLEOD. Sister of Norma (Bill) SHENTON and the late Cec PIRIE. Verna recently celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise family birthday party. She enjoyed time spent with her family and will be sadly missed. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 3: 00 p.m. The family will receive Friends prior to the service at 2: 00 p.m. In memory of Verna, memorial donations to the Salvation Army or the Special Olympics would be appreciated by the family. Condolences/Donations/Flowers www.edwardrgood.com (519) 745-8445

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McPHEDREN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-11-16 published
McCLURE, Donalda▼ L.▼ (née McGREGOR)
On Monday, November 14th, 2005, Donalda L. McCLURE died peacefully at Parkview Manor, Chesley in her 98th year. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jim, in 2003. Donalda was born in Bentinck Township,▼ only daughter of Donald McGREGOR and Jessie YOUNG, and sister of Jim McGREGOR. She▼ was married in 1928 to Jim McCLURE, and spent the rest of her life in Chesley where they raised a family of eight children. She is survived by sons, Donald (Shirley) David (Joan); James Jr. (Betsy), William (Faye), Scott (Carole) and daughter Jessie (Peter DEBAIE;) twenty- seven grandchildren and thirty-eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughters, Jean McPHEDREN and Elizabeth WATHKE, four grand_sons, Daniel McCLURE, Andrew McCLURE, Hugh and Philip WATHKE, and great-grand_son, Aaryn FULTON. Donalda had a very busy and long life. She reported local news to local papers and newspapers, and could be seen at every meeting taking notes. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Horticultural Society and cultivated fruits and vegetables which she sold to local stores. Donalda was interested in history and was a life member of the Bruce County Historical Society. Visitation will be held at Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley on Thursday from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 18th, 2005 at the Presbyterian Reformed Church, Chesley. Interment in Chesley Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Friends of the Library (Chesley), or to the Presbyterian Reformed Church would be greatly appreciated.

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McPHEDREN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-16 published
McCLURE, Donalda▲ L.▲ (née McGREGOR)
On Monday, November 14, 2005, Donalda L. McCLURE died peacefully at Parkview Manor, Chesley, in her 98th year. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jim, in 2003. Donalda was born in Bentinck Township,▲ only daughter of Donald McGREGOR and Jessie YOUNG, and sister of Jim McGREGOR. She▲ was married in 1928 to Jim McCLURE, and spent the rest of her life in Chesley where they raised a family of eight children. She is survived by sons, Donald (Shirley) David (Joan); James Jr. (Betsy); William (Faye); Scott (Carole) and daughter Jessie (Peter DEBAIE;) 27 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her daughters, Jean McPHEDREN and Elizabeth WATHKE, four grand_sons, Daniel McCLURE, Andrew McCLURE, Hugh and Philip WATHKE, and great-grand_son Aaryn FULTON.
Donalda had a very busy and long life. She reported local news to local papers and newspapers, and could be seen at every meeting taking notes. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Horticultural Society and cultivated fruits and vegetables which she sold to local stores. Donalda was interested in history and was a life member of the Bruce County Historical Society.
Visitation will be held at Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Reformed Church, Chesley. Interment in Chesley Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Friends of the Library (Chesley) or to the Presbyterian Reformed Church would be greatly appreciated.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-10-17 published
DALEY, Joseph Elvin
At Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, October 12th, 2005. Joseph Elvin DALEY, of Hanover, formerly of Durham and Mount Forest in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Isabel (McPHEE) DALEY. Loved father of Sherry STRONG and husband Jim, of Goderich and Dr. Tom DALEY and wife, Linda, of London. Dear grandfather of Paul STRONG, Ken STRONG and wife, Carolyn, Mark DALEY and wife, Melanie, Mathew DALEY and his friend Andrea THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, and Kristin DALEY. Great-grandfather of Isabelle STRONG. Predeceased by brothers, Clarence and David Daly and sisters, Velva LANE, Mabel ANDREWS, Pearl PAGE, Blanche DALY, Mary DALY, Frances McINTYRE, Myrtle YAKE and Alice McINTYRE. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Hanover, on Saturday, October 22nd at 2: 00 p.m. Private interment at Mount Forest Cemetery has taken place. Memorial donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Hanover or Hanover and District Hospital Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest.
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McPHEE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-29 published
WEBSTER, Norah Cecilia (née HOBBS)
Formerly of London, Ontario, passed away on January 18th, 2005, in her 98th year, at Roberta Place, Barrie, Ontario. Wife of the late William A. WEBSTER. Loved mother of Marilyn McPHEE (James,) grandmother of Leslie, Heidi, Matthew and Jeffrey, great-grandmother of Ryan, Shelby, Morgan and Laurel. Also survived by her sister Phyllis FERRIS of London, Ontario. A memorial service will be held at time of burial London, Ontario, at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements and cremation entrusted to Peaceful Transition, Barrie, Ontario.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-08 published
MALOTT, Irvine " Cub"
Irvine "Cub" a resident of R.R.#3 Ridgetown passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the C.K.H.A. - Public General Campus on Sunday, February 6, 2005 in his 76th year. Born on the family farm at R.R.#3 Ridgetown (Selton) son of the late Gordon and Ethel MALOTT. Beloved husband of Geraldine "Deanie" (LOWES) MALOTT. Loving father of Richard (Gwen) of Ridgetown, Susan (Bill KING) of Rodney, Murray (Anne Margaret) of Waterdown, Pat (Brenda HAWKINS) of Kings Corners, Mark (Jackie) of R.R.#3 Ridgetown and Christine (Campbell McPHEE) of Ingersoll. Special "Big Gramp" to 13 wonderful grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters. Also survived by a brother Lyle MALOTT of Ridgetown and brothers-in-law Gerald (Gloria) LOWES of Chatham, Jack (Betty) LOWES of Hamilton and sister-in-law Rosemary LOWES of Guelph. Predeceased by his sister Mildred SWACKHAMMER and brothers Leland and Melvin MALOTT. The MALOTT family will receive Friends at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria Street, Thamesville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 1: 30 pm with Fr. Andy DWYER of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Thamesville. Interment St. Paul's Cemetery, Thamesville. Donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #367, Thamesville. A tree will be planted in Memory of Irvine MALOTT in the Badder and Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-14 published
MURRAY, Theresa (McPHEE)
Peacefully, at Seaforth Community Hospital on Sunday, February 13, 2005 Theresa (McPHEE) MURRAY of Seaforth and formerly of McKillop Township, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Martin MURRAY (2003.) Dear mother and mother-in-law of Don MURRAY, London, Dennis and Deb MURRAY, Seaforth, Darlene MURRAY and friend Ed MILLER, Toronto, and Chris MURRAY, London. Loving grandmother of Laura, Regan, Luke, Michael, Curtis, Kevin and Nic. Dear sister of Geraldine STONER, Peterborough and twin sister of Florence CEBULSKI, London. Loved sister-in-law of Patrick and Patricia MURRAY, London, Gilbert and Betty MURRAY, Ottawa, Rita and Ron BUTTERS, Bracebridge, Olga MURRAY, Guelph, Leon and Rosemary MURRAY, Apsley, Rose COSTELLO, Kitchener, Jack RYAN, Seaforth and Mary and Bob STAPLETON, Kitchener. predeceased by her parents, brothers-in-law Frank CEBULSKI, Harold STONER, Joe MURRAY and Dan COSTELLO and sister-in-law Betty RYAN. Family will received Friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. Columban Roman Catholic Church, St. Columban, on Wednesday, February 16 at 11 a.m. (Fr. John PLUTA will officiate). Interment St. Columban Cemetery. Memorial donations to Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com

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McPHEE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-18 published
McPHAIL, Rosie▼ (née DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS)
Quietly,▼ on Thursday, March 17, 2005. Rosie McPHAIL, (née DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS,) 96 years, of Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late James McPHAIL (1957.) Dear mother of Jean McLAUCHLIN and her husband the late Clayton▼ (2000) and the late Harley McPHAIL (1972) and his wife, Marg▼ of Petrolia. Dear grandmother of Jim and Shari McPHAIL, Harley and Lynn McPHAIL, MAC and Donna McPHAIL, Wayne and Lois McPHAIL, Cindy and Len DUNCAN, Rick and Janet McPHAIL, Tammy MARTIN and Jeff DITMARS, Connie and David BRASWELL and Clayt and Linda McLAUCHLIN. Dear sister of the late Gordon, Ross, Alfred, William and Jim DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS, Ethel McPHEE and Mabel BURNARD. Also survived by 24 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Mary DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS, Fanny DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS and Lulu MARRIOTT all of Petrolia and May McPHAIL of Oil City and numerous nieces and nephews. A private funeral service will be held at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, with Reverend Dean ADLAM of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Children's Health Foundation (London) and may be arranged by calling the funeral home at 519-882-0100. Memories and condolences may be made on-line at www.needhamjay.com

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McPHEE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-19 published
McPHAIL, Rosie▲ (née DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS)
Quietly,▲ on Thursday, March 17, 2005. Rosie McPHAIL, (née DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS,) 96 years, of Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late James McPHAIL (1957.) Dear mother of Jean McLAUCHLIN and her husband the late Clayton▲ (2000) and the late Harley McPHAIL (1972) and his wife, Marg▲ of Petrolia. Dear grandmother of Jim and Shari McPHAIL, Harley and Lynn McPHAIL, Scott and Kim McPHAIL, Mac and Donna McPHAIL, Wayne and Lois McPHAIL, Cindy and Len DUNCAN, Rick and Janet McPHAIL, Tammy MARTIN and Jeff DITMARS, Connie and David BRASWELL and Clayt and Linda McLAUCHLIN. Dear sister of the late Gordon, Ross, Alfred, William and Jim DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS, Ethel McPHEE and Mabel BURNARD. Also survived by 24 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Mary DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS, Fanny DOUGLAS and Lulu MARRIOTT all of Petrolia and May McPHAIL of Oil City and numerous nieces and nephews. A private funeral service will be held at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia. with Reverend Dean ADLAM of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Children's Health Foundation (London) and may be arranged by calling the funeral home at 882-0100. Memories and condolences may be made on-line at www.needhamjay.com

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McPHEE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-19 published
WILCOX, Bill
Bill, a resident of R.R.#2 Kent Bridge, passed away peacefully with family by his side at the C.K.H.A. Public General Campus on Thursday March 17, 2005 at the age of 78. Born in Chatham Twp. son of the late Andrew and Thelma (EMERY) WILCOX. Beloved husband of Claudia (ZINK) WILCOX. Loving father and father-in-law of Nancy and Jim FAFLAK of R.R.#4 Alvinston, Mary Beth and Bryon McFADDEN of R.R.#6 Dresden, Kathleen and Keith OSBORNE of Newmarket, Margaret and Mark WATSON of London, Jane WILCOX, and Ross McPHEE of Dorchester, and the late David WILCOX (1950.) Loving grandpa of 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary and Ruth. Predeceased by a granddaughter Paula (1997), a sister Eileen and brothers Gerald and Gordon. The WILCOX family will receive Friends at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria Street, Thamesville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday March 21, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastor Don MacPHERSON and Rev. Linda McFADDEN officiating. Interment Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be made at the funeral home by cheque. A tree will be planted in Memory of Bill WILCOX in the Badder & Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-10 published
JARIOTT, Dorothy Belle (MUXLOW)
Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on October 8th, 2005, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of Wilbert G. JARIOTT of 65 years. Mother to Ronald and wife Lynn of Watford and Ipperwash, Wes MUXLOW and wife Heidi of Camlachie. Grandmother to Terry and wife Julie JARIOTT of Stratford, Krista and husband Paul HICK of Watford, Shannon MUXLOW of Corunna and Tanya and Jake CHERSKI of Sarnia. Great Grandmother to Cameron, Liam and Madison JARIOTT, Kassidy and Kaleb HICK, Taylor, Erika and Marcus CHERSKI. Predeceased by brothers Ivan, Lawrence, Elmer, Ken, Albert and Wilfred. Also▼ predeceased by sister Lila McPHEE and sister-in-law Maxine MUXLOW. Will be remembered by sisters-in-law Margaret MUXLOW of Courtright and Elsie MUXLOW of Watford. Friends will be received at the Harper Funeral Home in Watford on Tuesday, October 11th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 12th at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Dave DALEY officiating. Interment to follow at the Watford Cemetery. Donations to the Elim Bible Chapel in Arkona would be appreciated by the family.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-05 published
ILLINGWORTH, Betty▼
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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-05 published
McPHEE, Madeline▼ Betty▼ Sandell▼
January 18th, in her 89th year at The Pines, Bracebridge. Widow of Kenneth McPHEE, survived by son Rick ILLINGWORTH (Bernice) and family of Nelson, British Columbia, her sisters Rhona, Jess, Kath, Joan and her supportive Friends Kim and Nadya. Family gathering for interment of ashes in May.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-18 published
McPHEE, Ruth▼ Genevieve (formerly SHEPARD, née LEE) (1923-2005)
Born June 21, 1923 in Toronto, Ontario, died February 11, 2005 in Victoria, British Columbia.
Predeceased by first and second husbands Donal George Burnside (Bill) SHEPARD and Commander Ian A. McPHEE.
Her heart and soul will always remain at Oakhaven, her home for 50 years. Her house and wonderful garden were her passion and raison d'être, and the focus for her tremendous energy and vitality. When failing health meant she had to move three years ago, the spark went out of her life.
Her death leaves a huge void in the lives of daughters Kelly, Paula and Melissa, stepchildren David and Nancy McPHEE, and grandchildren Morgan, Pandora, Robyn, Alexandra, Sarah, Shawn, Jordan and Adam.
Also survived by sisters Dorothy and Muriel and brother Bob.
We will miss her so much.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 2: 00 pm at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of choice if desired.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-08 published
Solly CANTOR, Boxer: 1928-2005
Canadian lightweight who was more artful practitioner than brawler skillfully put away a parade of champions but never won a title himself
By Tom HAWTHORN, Special to The Globe and Mail, Tuesday, March 8, 2005 - Page S9
Solly CANTOR fought his way into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame despite never having won a professional title. Not blessed with knockout power, yet clever in using a debilitating left fist, Mr. CANTOR was more boxer than brawler. He won 41 professional fights, only six by knockout. He lost 14 and drew eight.
His nemesis in the ring was Montrealer Armand Savoie, against whom he had four fights in 1951 that were remembered for their spilt blood, much of it Mr. CANTOR's. He twice battled Mr. Savoie for the Canadian lightweight championship, losing both by decisions. One of those verdicts was widely considered to have been a travesty.
Mr. CANTOR earned his place among boxing immortals with non-title victories over a talented selection of lightweight titleholders Frank Johnson (a Commonwealth champion); Billy Thompson (British and European); Elis Ask of Finland (European); and Tommy McGovern (British).
A stinging left hand was Mr. CANTOR's calling card in the ring. He was adept at delivering a jab, a hook or a cross with that hand, a skill learned as a cocky amateur fighting out of the Central Young Men's Christian Association in his hometown.
Solly Cantor BONAPARTE was born in Toronto, the son of a taxi driver. His father, Louis CANTOROVICI, was a Romanian native whose family name had been altered to Bonaparte by a mischievous immigration officer. The Bonaparte children -- there would be four in all -- were born and raised in a house on Parliament Street south of Queen. Their Corktown neighbourhood was one in which it was advantageous to know how to punch.
The boy took up fighting after admiring boxers at a gym. His parents disapproved and never watched any of his matches; his siblings attended bouts at Maple Leaf Gardens, but would wait in the corridor, unable to bear the sight of Solly being hit. Happily, he was more likely to administer punishment than absorb it. That fast left fist allowed 17-year-old Solly BONAPARTE to score a close decision over Joe McPHEE -- one of the Fighting McPhees from Oshawa, Ontario -- to claim the Ontario amateur title in the 126-pound division on May 16, 1946.
Turning pro later that year as Solly CANTOR, he moved to Paterson, New Jersey, from where he was often added to the undercard of programs at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. After building an impressive 24-4-2 record, Mr. CANTOR moved to London, where he defeated Mr. Thompson, Mr. McGovern and Mr. Ask, all by decision.
A dispute with his manager led to a nine-month layoff. Mr. CANTOR returned to his hometown, where his fortunes became a staple of the sports pages. The reporters often called attention to the size of his nose, playing to a racial stereotype in common currency at the time.
Mr. CANTOR's boxing trunks bore a Star of David on the left leg, a sign not only of pride but also a nod to the unsubtle marketing of his sport. Some fans came to cheer a Jewish champion, others to see him beaten.
The first of four battles with Mr. Savoie in 1951 ended after the eighth round, with Mr. CANTOR needing six stitches to close a gash across the bridge of his nose. The losing fighter said a head butt had caused the wound; the victor insisted the cut came courtesy of "a stinging right cross." In any case, Mr. CANTOR had suffered only the second knockout of his career.
Mr. CANTOR won a rematch in June, setting the stage for a much-anticipated third showdown, this one before Mr. Savoie's fans in Montreal, with the Canadian championship in the balance. Mr. CANTOR scored often with his left, staggering Mr. Savoie with a straight-arm right in the sixth round.
As the bell rang at the end of the 12th and final round, the conclusion seemed clear, as boxing promoter Frank Tunney, sitting at ringside, would later describe: "The fight was so one-sided in CANTOR's favour that when the announcer first said, 'Winner by a unanimous decision...,' a bunch of us at ringside were busy talking and took it for granted the decision was CANTOR's, as it should have been. But when he added 'Savoie,' we nearly fell off our chairs. Then he had to correct himself to say it was a split decision. The partisan French fans booed the judges for minutes on end. Solly was jobbed."
The unpopular decision made necessary another obligatory rematch, held in Toronto six weeks later. Having lost the previous fight at ringside, Mr. CANTOR was not eager to allow the judges to settle the match. "I'm going out for a knockout," he said. "Maybe this one won't go the scheduled 12 rounds."
With an uncharacteristic aggressiveness, Mr. CANTOR lunged toward the champion in the opening round. The strategy was at first successful, but Mr. Savoie was soon crowding the challenger, absorbing his best shots with his gloves. A unanimous decision in the champ's favour was regarded as a just verdict.
"Solly is a terrific boxer, but he fought my kind of fight tonight," Mr. Savoie said. "I know if I tried to box him, I was beaten before I started. You have to work all the time against him. You have to stay inside him. And when you do hit him, he fights back and he won't fold."
After losing two fights in Alberta to George Dunn, an American who once arrived at Toronto airport and asked a cabbie to take him to Edmonton, Mr. CANTOR returned to England, where he ended his professional career and took up permanent residence.
His final bout came on October 4, 1955, when he scored a victory on points over Frank Johnson, the Manchester lightweight who had briefly held the Commonwealth title two years earlier.
Only 11 of Mr. CANTOR's 63 fights were held in Canada.
Mr. CANTOR worked as a court clerk after leaving the ring. A first marriage ended in divorce. He became a Methodist when he married his second wife.
In recent years, the old fighter found a renewed sense of purpose by joining the Croydon Ex-Boxers' Association. The group was "one big, happy family," Mr. CANTOR wrote Vancouver Sun boxing columnist Graham Houston seven years ago. "We were all part and parcel of each others' past."
Mr. CANTOR continued to attend meetings last year, even as he lost the use of his limbs from the motor-neuron disease that would claim his life. No one expected any less; he had answered the bell for every round of every fight but for four.
Solly CANTOR was born in Toronto on September 18, 1928 (although some boxing references put his birth date two years earlier). He died at his home in suburban Mitcham, outside London, England, on January 28, 2005. He leaves his second wife, Miriam; Brenda RAWSON, a daughter from his first marriage; brother Harold BONAPARTE and sisters Toby BAZKUR and Sarah MARCHILDON.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-21 published
McPHERSON / McCONNELL, Diane Jacqueline (née THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON)
Born December 9th 1938 in Toronto, Ontario, Diane passed away peacefully on April 20th 2005 in Milton after a lengthy battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Ross McCONNELL of Georgetown. Diane will be deeply missed by her children and their spouses, Kathleen and Mark WRONSKI, Donna and Doug WEAVER and Alan McPHERSON and Irene MARINKO. As well as by her stepchildren and their spouses, David and Anne McCONNELL, Brian and Tina McCONNELL and Pam McCONNELL and Colin of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Grandsons Niall, Ben and Karson will hold fond memories of Nana in their heart. Cousin Jill McPHEE in the United Kingdom and devoted friend Wendy KNOWLES will remember all their good times together. Diane's lifelong love of the outdoors and horses led her to be involved in organizations such as the Ontario Trail Riders Assoc., the Ontario Equestrian Federation and the Ontario Trails Council. She was thrilled by the possibility of the Trans Canada Trail and contributed much towards its ultimate establishment. Diane and Ross worked together on many worthwhile events for the Rotary Club of Mississauga - City Centre. They also enjoyed summer trips together, especially with their spoiled pup, Freckles. The family wishes to thank Dr. MALEY and the wonderful nursing staff at Milton District Hospital for all of their loving care. Her strength and wisdom lives on in those she leaves behind. Family and Friends are invited to visit at the McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home 114 Main St. Milton 905-878-4452 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Thursday. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, April 22nd 2005 at 1: 00 pm. Donations can be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses Halton Chapter in her memory.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-20 published
STINSON, John▼ Catto▼ (1933-2005)
After a valiant struggle with cancer, John passed away peacefully at home, the morning of Thursday, May 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Barbara. Adored father of Susan, Carol and Nancy, Joanne and Joe, Kathy and Scott. Grampy to Jennifer and John McPHEE, David,▼ Jill and Stephanie HARRIS and Mark MORRISON. John▼ will be sadly missed by his sister Jocelyn SIMPSON of Brockville. Predeceased by sisters Shirley and Ruth and brother Jim. John will be missed by his many family and Friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 21, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding south of Steeles). A service will be held in the chapel, Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Temmy Latner Palliative Care Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital or Princess Margaret Foundation.
R.S. Kane 416-221-1159

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-21 published
STINSON, John▲▼ Catto▲▼ (1933-2005)
After a valiant struggle with cancer, John passed away peacefully at home, the morning of Thursday, May 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Barbara. Adored father of Susan, Carol and Nancy, Joanne and Joe, Kathy and Scott. Grampy to Jennifer and John McPHEE, David,▲▼ Jill and Stephanie HARRIS and Mark MORRISON. John▲▼ will be sadly missed by his sister Jocelyn SIMPSON of Brockville. Predeceased by sisters Shirley and Ruth and brother Jim. John will be missed by his many family and Friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 21, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding south of Steeles). A service will be held in the chapel, Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Temmy Latner Palliative Care Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital or Princess Margaret Foundation.
R.S. Kane 416-221-1159

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-01 published
TOTINO, Maria Concetta
Passed away at home, in the presence of family and Friends, on Sunday, January 30, 2005 at the age of 52. Beloved wife of the late Amedeo. Loving mother of Debora and Marco, and mother-in-law of Chris McPHEE. Proud nonno of Melissa. Dear daughter of Caterina and the late Salvatore. Loving sister of Antonietta, Luisa and the late Pasquale. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, family and Friends. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth Way) from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday with Prayers at 8: 30 p.m. Funeral Mass at Saint Dominic's Church, 625 Atwater Ave., on Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 10 a.m. Entombment Glen Oaks Mausoleum. We have loved her during life; Let us not forget her in death.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-02 published
McPHEE, Ruth▲
Peacefully but suddenly, at home, on Saturday, January 29, 2005, in her 53rd year. Loving mother of her only daughter Lori. Dear sister of Wayne, Patricia SLIPETZ, and predeceased by her sister Carol. Will be missed by nieces, nephews, and many other family members. Family and Friends will be received at the "Scarborough Chapel" of McDougall and Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Rd. (east of St. Clair Ave. E.) for visitation on Thursday, February 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 2 p.m. Private burial of cremated remains to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-05 published
ILLINGWORTH, Betty▲
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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-05 published
McPHEE, Madeline▲ Betty▲ Sandell▲
January 18th, 2005, in her 89th year, at The Pines, Bracebridge. Widow of Kenneth McPHEE, survived by her son Rick ILLINGWORTH (Bernice) and family of Nelson, British Columbia, her sisters Rhona, Jess, Kath, Joan and her supportive Friends Kim and Nadya. Family gathering for interment of ashes in May.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-27 published
MacDONALD, John Hugh
Hughie MacDONALD died suddenly, on Monday, April 25, 2005, at the age of 66. Born in New Waterford, Cape Breton; son of the late Dan R. and Mabel MacDONALD; was a coal miner and moved to Ontario in 1962; former employee of Pilkington Glass; President of United Glass and Ceramic Workers Union; during the past 35 years he owned and operated J.H. MacDonald and Sons; operated The MacDonald Boxing Club of West Hill for 15 years. Hughie is survived by his wife of 46 years Jacqueline (née MacPHEE,) sons Doug (Liz,) Roddy (Kelly) and daughter Kelly (Bob) BIDUKE and grandchildren J.H., Jake, and Sara MacDONALD; Nicole, Ian, and Neil MacDONALD Keegan, Jesse, Cody, Kaleigh and Cheyenne BIDUKE; brother of Roddie (Ann,) sisters Catherine (Wilson) LELOUP and Mabel (Kirk) BROWN, both of Nova Scotia. Along with his parents he was predeceased by his brother Danny. Survived by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service, Thornton Chapel, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, April 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church (91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby) on Friday, April 29th at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Hughie to the Canadian Institute for the Blind or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-11 published
GRAHAM, John▼ Albert▼
Suddenly on Monday, May 9th, 2005 in his 65th year. Dear husband of Ella. Loving father of Gordon and Colleen GRAHAM (Clarke.) Beloved grandfather of Nicole McPHEE (Bruce), Philip McPHEE (Laura) and Christopher McPHEE. Also▲▼ survived by his step-grandchildren Shayna and Cheryl. Brother to Robert, Rolly and Sue. Friends may call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive) on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Elgin Mills Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-12 published
GRAHAM, John▲ Albert▲
Suddenly on Monday, May 9th, 2005 in his 65th year. Dear husband of Ella. Loving father of Gordon and Colleen GRAHAM (CLARKE.) Beloved grandfather of Morgan, Marshall and Drayden. Dear stepfather of Nicole McPHEE (Bruce,) Philip McPHEE (Laura) and Christopher McPHEE. Also▲ survived by his step-grandchildren Shayna and Cheryl. Brother to Robert, Rolly and Sue. Friends may call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive) on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Elgin Mills Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-20 published
STINSON, John▲ Catto▲ (1933-2005)
After a valiant struggle with cancer, John passed away peacefully at home, the morning of Thursday, May 19, 2005. Beloved husband of Barbara. Adored father of Susan, Carol and Nancy, Joanne and Joe, Kathy and Scott. Grampy to Jennifer and John McPHEE, David,▲ Jill and Stephanie HARRIS and Mark MORRISON. John▲ will be sadly missed by his sister Jocelyn SIMPSON of Brockville. Predeceased by sisters Shirley and Ruth and brother Jim. John will be missed by his many family and Friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 21, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A service will be held in the chapel, Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Temmy Latner Palliative Care Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital or Princess Margaret Foundation.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-26 published
MILNE, Agnes Marylee (née SAINT_JOHN)
Passed away at home in Scarborough after a lengthy illness, on Monday, October 24, 2005, in her 60th year. Marylee MILNE, loving wife of Robert MILNE and mother of Andrew and Leslie MILNE. Daughter of the late William E. SAINT_JOHN and the late Annie S. MacPHEE. Dear sister of Edward S. SAINT_JOHN, and Ivan SAINT_JOHN of Cornwall. Memorial Service at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church, 140 Guildwood Parkway on Saturday, October 29th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Scarborough General Hospital, Oncology Unit, or Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the family. "Born on the 21st, married on the 21st, died on the 21st" You almost made it Marylee!

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-05 published
BALDWIN, Arthur York " Joey, Papa Joe"
Died on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Scarborough General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Loved by Delores BALDWIN. Loving father of Joy MacPHEE, Raimone, Joey, York, Sahara, David, Mark and Talibah. Proud grandfather of 22 grandchildren. son of Arthur and Pauline BALDWIN. Brother of Joanne HAMILTON, Bobby, Sharon ROSS, Douglas and Carol. Uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at The Cardinal Funeral Home 366 Bathurst St. (north of Dundas) on Monday from 5-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Tuesday morning at 11: 00 a.m. in Grant Ame African Methodist Church (2029 Gerrard St. East, near Woodbine). Cremation will follow.

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McPHEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-27 published
SILKSTONE, Edna Gertrude "Teddy" (née McPHEE)
Of Guelph, passed away peacefully at Tullamore Nursing Home, Brampton, Wednesday, December 21, 2005, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred SILKSTONE (1990.) Loved mother of Elizabeth (Len) FLEAR of Brampton and the late David SILKSTONE (1973.) Devoted grandmother of Sandra (Ted) and Sherri (Rolly). Great-grandmother of Noam, Maeve, Taylor, Avery, Rhiann and Connor. Dear sister of Jean BRIGGS, Lois RIDDELL, Eunice FRANKLIN and Jack McPHEE. Predeceased by a sister, Ruth McPHEE. Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home and Chapel, 206 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Tuesday (7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel, Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at 1: 30 p.m. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre). Memorial contributions to a charity of choice would be appreciated. (Wall-Custance, 519-822-0051; www.wallcustance.com)

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McFEGGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-05 published
FLOYD, Leonard▼ " Flipper▼"
Suddenly at his home on Friday, September 2, 2005, Leonard "Flipper" FLOYD of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth▼ Rintoul▼ (née WALTERS.) Dear step-father of Joanne GRAY/GREY, Mary Ellen McFEGGAN, and Maxine BOISVERT. Survived by sister Betty CAMPBELL and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Henry and Isabelle FLOYD, brothers Doug, and Ken; sister Dorothy; son Robert and step-son Michael. A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, September 7th at 3 p.m. Memorial donations to the Men's Mission Services would be gratefully acknowledged. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770.

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McFEGGAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-07 published
FLOYD, Leonard▲ " Flipper▲"
Suddenly at his home on Friday, September 2, 2005, Leonard "Flipper" FLOYD of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth▲ Rintoul▲ (née WALTERS.) Dear step-father of Joanne GRAY/GREY, Mary Ellen McFEGGAN, and Maxine BOISVERT. Survived by sister Betty CAMPBELL and Grandpa "no hair," several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Henry and Isabelle FLOYD, brothers Doug, and Ken sister Dorothy; son Robert; and step-son Michael. A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, September 7th at 3 p.m. Memorial donations to the Men's Mission Services would be gratefully acknowledged. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770.

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