ISMAIL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-26 published
Freak crash kills garage owner
By April KEMICK,
Free
Press
Reporter
A London mechanic, who recently realized his dream of opening
an automotive shop, was killed in a freak accident last night
in his shop.
Kifah DARWISH, 31, died when a car being moved inside the garage
went out of control and crushed him through a wall, police said.
The accident happened shortly after 6: 30 p.m. at Darwish's Speedy
Fix Automotive at 1115 Brydges St.
DARWISH, who drove a taxi by night and worked in the new auto
shop during the day, was killed instantly when the car, driven
by a customer, lurched forward and slammed through the wall,
police said.
"This is being treated as an accident," said Sgt. Bill
CHANTLER.
witnesses: to the grisly collision, and the man who was driving
the vehicle before it struck
DARWISH, were visibly shattered
as police arrived.
The man whom onlookers described as the driver fell to his knees
in the dusty yard as another man who saw the collision consoled
him.
As word of
DARWISH's death spread, Friends, family and fellow
taxi drivers flocked to the tiny shop to offer their condolences.
They described a hard-working man who, after six years in Canada,
finally got immigration status earlier this year.
DARWISH, who lived in Saudi Arabia and India before moving to
Canada, recently flew to Jordan to get married, Friends said.
He was trying to get his Jordanian wife's papers in order so
she could join him in London this fall, said his roommate, Amin
ISMAIL.
"Things were just starting to pick up for him," said
ISMAIL,
his eyes brimming with tears.
"He just got his papers, he just got married, he just bought
his first cab, he just opened the shop."
ISMAIL, who had spoken to
DARWISH hours before his death, described
his friend as a "straight-up, incredibly hard-working" guy who
was well-liked.
"He's working two jobs, trying to save up as much money as he
can, so he can bring his wife here,"
ISMAIL said.
"She's still in Jordan. She's still waiting for him," he said.
Firas ELDANY, a friend of
DARWISH's, said he was an outgoing
man who loved chatting with customers and didn't even want to
take payment when he fixed their cars.
"I just came by today for a tuneup and he said, 'No, no, don't
worry (about payment,')
ELDANY said.
"This is just not right."
As one of DARWISH's cousins began phoning family overseas to
tell them of the tragedy, police took lengthy statements from
emotional employees and Friends who witnessed the accident.
Labour Ministry officials, who investigate workplace deaths,
were called to the scene, but ruled it wasn't a labour incident,
police said.
Police were still investigating last night.
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ISMAIL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-21 published
ROBINSON,
Peter
James (1937-2005)
Peter passed away on Wednesday, October 19th, 2005 at Sunnybrook
& Women's Health Sciences Centre. Loving
son of Gladys and the
late William
ROBINSON of Manchester, England. Beloved husband
of Helen Foulkes
ROBINSON.
Devoted father and grandfather of
daughter Chris and grand_son Thomas
HALL. Dear Papa of Janet and
Juan RODRIGUEZ,
Lawrence
ISMAIL, John,
Marshall and Mackenzie
FOULKES.
Peter was a kind man with a deep personal faith. He
loved lawn bowling and socializing with his many Friends. The
family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W.
Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East),
on Saturday, October 22nd at 3 o'clock with visitation 1 hour
prior. A reception will follow. If desired, donations to the
Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street, Suite 101, Toronto,
Ontario M4S 3B1 would be greatly appreciated.
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ISMAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-10 published
ISMAY,
Nora "
Yvonne
Jack" (née
BAYNES)
Passed away suddenly at the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga,
on Friday, August 5, 2005, at the age of 56. Beloved wife of
Gabriel, mother of Brenda and mother-in-law of Kevin. Much loved
grandmother of Renée. Step-mother to Deborah and Cyra. Dear sister
to Cynthia, Russell, Thora, Phyllis, Tim and Ennis. Predeceased
by her sister Celia and brother Selwyn. She wil be deeply missed
by all her Friends, in-laws and extended family. Visitation will
take place at the Glen Oaks Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line
(at Dundas), Oakville on Thursday and Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral
service will take place at Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford
Road (at Winston Churchill), Mississauga on Saturday, August
13th at 12: 00 p.m. followed by interment at the Meadowvale Cemetery,
7732 Mavis Road (north of Hwy. 407 and south of Steeles). Donations
may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, in lieu of flowers.
Glen Oaks 905-257-8822 www.glenoaks.ca
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