O'GRADY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-19 published
COOK,
Robert
Joseph
At Huronview on Wednesday, May 18, 2005, Robert Joseph
COOK of
Goderich in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Mildred
(SCOTT)
COOK. Dear father of Leone and Jack
THOM of Goderich, Wayne and
Michelle COOK of Calgary and Harold
COOK of Goderich. Loving
grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. Brother
of Francis
O'GRADY of Richmond, British Columbia, and Bernice
DAVIDSON of Goderich. Predeceased by great-granddaughter Erica
COOK and brothers Frank and Jack
COOK.
The family will receive
Friends at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Road at
East Street, Goderich on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service
will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday morning at 11: 00.
Interment Colborne Cemetery. Donations to Huronview Volunteer
Auxiliary or the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully acknowledged.
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O'GRADY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-03 published
SARAZIN taught art of life
By Ian GILLESPIE, Free Press Columnist, Sat, December 3, 2005
The obituary says Barry
SARAZIN taught radio broadcasting at
Fanshawe College. But with all due respect, I think they got
that a bit wrong.
SARAZIN died Tuesday at Parkwood Hospital after a six-year battle
with prostate cancer. He left a wife, two children and two grandchildren.
He was 58 years old.
SARAZIN's radio career started in Blind River, then bounced him
through studios in Sault Ste. Marie, Ottawa, Smiths Falls and
Oshawa. He had the requisite "radio voice" -- that perfectly
modulated tone that, when it's done well, can flow from a plastic
box and into your head like a lover's whisper.
Some radio guys have that -- and sometimes, that's enough. But
SARAZIN had something more.
In 1973, he landed at Fanshawe College in the communication arts
program. Five years later, he helped launch the college station
CIXX-FM -- popularly known as 6X-FM. It was the first time an
FM licence had been granted to a Canadian college.
He taught at Fanshawe for 28 years, for a while taking the role
of program co-ordinator. Along the way, he handled the weekend
morning duties on
CFPL-AM 980 -- an aspect that added a real-life
edge of experience to his classroom sessions.
Bob COLLINS, co-ordinator of broadcast programs at Fanshawe College,
figures SARAZIN taught more than 1,300 students during those
years.
After SARAZIN was diagnosed with cancer in 1999, he accepted
a reduced workload. Although it sounds as if there was nothing
"reduced" about the impact he had.
"I know he was standing in front of the class and suffering,"
says COLLINS. "
But he was still committed to delivering a quality
education. You just had to watch the man to see how he set the
tone for his life. It was admirable."
Glynis TUCKER was one of
SARAZIN's students. Today,
TUCKER handles
corporate communications for London's city hall. But 17 years
ago, she was a cocky college student who got one of
SARAZIN's
famous "blue letters" -- a typewritten disciplinary note delivered
in a blue envelope.
"He was like a captain," she says, adding he often spoke of his
love of sailing. "He was the captain of his ship, the captain
of the program and the captain of his life."
BOB-FM announcer Skye
SYLVAIN, who studied at Fanshawe in the
late '80s, remembers
SARAZIN as a man with "an elegant demeanour"
who taught his students about radio, yes -- but something else,
too.
"He was trying to offer us everything he'd experienced and funnel
it back to us in a way that would help us navigate whatever perils
we'd face," says
SYLVAIN.
Deborah O'GRADY works as an announcer at
BOB-FM and a human resources
representative at a local medical lab. She remembers
SARAZIN
as a formal, reserved but passionate man who was known to sport
an ascot at social events.
"He was very much a father figure to us, and some people rebelled
against that," says
O'GRADY, who studied with
SARAZIN 20 years
ago. "But then two or three years out of college, we realized,
wait a second -- Barry knew what he was talking about."
O'GRADY recalls the day
SARAZIN spent an hour teaching students
how to budget their time and money.
O'GRADY says "we all sort
of groaned" because they didn't think they needed to know that
stuff.
But of course, they did.
Brad GIBB is music director at FM-96. He remembers
SARAZIN as
a "well-mannered, proper guy" who'd remove his eyeglasses, wave
them in the air and breathe in through his teeth before he told
you what you'd done wrong.
"It sounds really cliched, but he really was an inspiration,"
says GIBB. "And not just how to be a good worker in the broadcast
business, but to be a good person in general."
In an e-mail, longtime Fanshawe co-worker Ray
WILMOT recalls
the day SARAZIN told him about the cancer that would ultimately
take his life.
"There was I, sitting across from him at a picnic table on the
grass outside the cafeteria, crying," writes
WILMOT. "And there
was Barry, reaching over to grip my forearm, comforting me."
Like I said, the obituary stated
SARAZIN taught broadcasting.
But it sounds as if he taught people a bit more than that.
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O'GRADY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-03 published
BASFORD,
Hon.
Stanley
Ronald, P.C., Q.C.
Died suddenly at his home in Sechelt, British Columbia January
30, 2005. He was predeceased by his father Douglas, mother Betty
and brother Bromley. He is survived by his children Daniel and
Megan and their mother Madeleine
NELSON; sisters Phyllis
BASFORD,
Vivian O'GRADY and Sonia
ANDERSON; nieces and nephews John (Heather,)
Michael (Frances), Sally (Adrian), Sandie (Greg), Nancy, Marnie
(Barry), Bromley (Darlene), and Kate (Pete).
Born in Fort Garry, Manitoba, April 22, 1932, raised in Winnipeg
and Comox, British Columbia, he graduated in law from University
of British Columbia in 1956. Although he practiced law for several
years, politics was his passion. In 1963 he was elected as the
Liberal Member of Parliament in Vancouver Center, and re-elected
in the next four elections.
He became Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs in Pierre
Trudeau's government in 1968 and subsequently served as Minister
of State for Urban Affairs, Minister of National Revenue, Minister
of Justice and Attorney General for Canada. He was responsible
for the passage of much progressive policy and legislation and
worked tirelessly to the benefit of his constituents, his city
and Canada. His most memorable local legacy was the realization
of his vision for Granville Island. Of national importance was
Canada's first Human Rights Act, developed and shepherded through
the House of Commons by Mr.
BASFORD. It was a particularly proud
moment for him when, as an outgrowth of that legislation, Canada
adopted its Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
He left politics in 1978 and returned to the practice of law
in Vancouver until he retired in 1989. During that period he
also served as the Coordinator of the massive North-East Coal
project and held several directorships. As a private citizen
he served numerous community organizations, traveled, gardened,
and appreciated the peace and solitude of his waterfront home.
At his 65th birthday celebration he said, "I chose a life of
public service and the Liberal Party to help give a voice to
those without a voice."
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O'GRADY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-19 published
McINTYRE,
Donald
James, P.Eng., Lt. Col. Royal Canadian Engineers
(ret.)
Peacefully, at Helmeken Memorial Hospital, Clearwater, British
Columbia on February 15, 2005. Born 1918 in Chatham, Ontario,
son of Alexander W. and Emma
(NEWKIRK)
McINTYRE, and raised by
Bessie (McLEOD)
McINTYRE.
Graduated
Sci 40, Queen's University.
Survived by his darling wife of 55 years, Patricia (née
O'GRADY)
of Fort Garry, Manitoba, his sons Douglas Edward (Kimberly) and
John Carey (Terri), his daughter Sheila Jean (Sanda), and his
grand_son, Kale Noah. Predeceased by his brother Doug and sister
Jean. The McIntyre - O'Grady clan of nieces and nephews were
a great joy to Don. Joined Canadian Officer Training Corps 1939,
enlisted with Royal Canadian Engineers 1940, served overseas
1941-44, posted as Captain, 23rd Field Co., 3rd Div. Royal Canadian
Engineers for Normandy landing. Wounded at Arnhem, November 1944,
mentioned in dispatches and discharged April 1945. Served 3rd
Field Eng. Regmt. Montreal from 1948-1957 retiring as Lt. Col.
C.D. Don began his business career at Canada Metal Corp. and
then British Metal Co. in Montreal. When he transferred to Noranda
Sales Corp. in Toronto in 1961, he began what was for him a fascinating
and fulfilling career trading secondary and pure metals, particularly
copper, around the globe. He retired in 1980 as Senior Vice President,
Noranda Sales. In retirement, Pat and Don moved from Elora, Ontario
to Surrey British Columbia and then, in 2003, to Clearwater,
British Columbia to be closer to their son, John. If desired,
memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to a charity
of your choice.
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O'GRADY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-26 published
McMULLEN,
Margaret
(O'GRADY)
Peacefully on February 24, 2005. Predeceased by her beloved husband
John and daughter Peggy. She leaves to mourn her loving sons
John, Daniel, Gerald and their families. Funeral to take place
in Montreal. Flowers graciously declined. Donations to a charity
of your choice would be appreciated.
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O'GRADY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-04 published
O'GRADY,
Catherine
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday,
October 2, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Catherine
leaves her loving husband Doug
BLACK, daughter Sara, stepson
Jason, her sisters and brothers Sharon
HOWARD
(Clive,)
Terry
(Rhonda), Mary, Mark
LARONDE (Lori) and Peter
LARONDE. Catherine
also leaves many cherished nieces and nephews. Catherine will
be greatly missed by her family, dear Friends and many colleagues
from over the years. Catherine's happiest times were spent with
those she loved at her cottage, at home, and in her garden. Visitation
will be held at the "Scarborough Chapel" of McDougall and Brown,
2900 Kingston Road, (east of St. Clair Ave. E.) on Wednesday,
October 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated
at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, 16 Lockwood Road, (west
of Woodbine Ave., on the north side of Queen St. East) on Thursday,
October 6 at 12 p.m. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy,
donations made to the Toronto General Hospital would be appreciated.
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O'GRADY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-24 published
HARTT,
John▼
Coady,▼ F.I.I.C.
After a truly courageous battle with cancer, in Fergus, Ontario,
on December 23, 2005 in his 72nd year. John will be greatly missed
by his wife of 47 years Evelyn
(LUDGATE) of Minden, Ontario.
John will be fondly remembered by his son Brian (Lesley) of Los
Angeles and his daughter Mary Anne
KARPIS
(John▼) of Seagrave,
Ontario and his loving grandchildren Hallie Marie and Graeme
John.▼
John▼ is survived by his caring sisters Frances
O'GRADY
(Bill▼ deceased) and Nancy
GRECCO
(Patrick.▼)
John▼ bravely served
as a police officer with the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force
and was a Senior Vice President of The Co-Operators Insurance.
Friends may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St.
David Street South in Fergus on Tuesday, December 27th, 2005
from 7-9 p.m. and December 28th from 9-10: 30 a.m., at which time
a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church in Fergus at 11: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations can be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Cards available at the Funeral Home (519) 843-3100 or www.grahamgiddyfh.com.
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O'GRADY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-08 published
O'GRADY,
Donald
James
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side in Lindsay
on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband
of Mae of Toronto. Loving father of Debbie of Pickering, Nancy
(Steve) of Lindsay. Grandfather of Melissa "Papoose", Drew, Heather
and Holly. Step-father of 4 and step-grandfather of 8. Predeceased
by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by his sisters Clarissa,
Joan and Rosie and his brother Raymond. Donald will be missed
by his many nieces and nephews, extended family and Friends.
There will be a memorial service at Saint John's Norway Cemetery
Chapel at 12: 30 p.m. Saturday, September 10. Reception to follow
at the Royal Canadian Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave. from 1: 30-3:00
p.m. If desired, in memoriam donations to the Oncology Department
Toronto East General Hospital would be appreciated by the family
and may be arranged through Wise Choice Cremation and Funeral
Services, 276 Kent St. W., Lindsay, 705-324-1988.
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O'GRADY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-24 published
HARTT,
John▲
Coady,▲ F.I.I.C.
After a truly courageous battle with cancer, in Fergus, Ontario
on December 23, 2005, in his 72nd year. John will be greatly
missed by his wife of 47 years Evelyn
(LUDGATE) of Minden, Ontario.
John will be fondly remembered by his son Brian (Lesley) of Los
Angeles and his daughter Mary Anne
KARPIS
(John▲) of Seagrave,
Ontario and his loving grandchildren Hallie Marie, and Graeme
John.▲
John▲ is survived by his caring sisters Frances
O'GRADY
(Bill▲ deceased) and Nancy
GRECCO
(Patrick.▲)
John▲ bravely served
as a police officer with the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force
and was a Senior Vice President of The Co-Operators Insurance.
Friends may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St.
David St. S. in Fergus on Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 from 7-9
p.m. and Wednesday, December 28th from 9-10: 30 a.m., at which
time a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church in Fergus at 11: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations can be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Cards available at the Funeral Home (519-843-3100) or www.grahamgiddyfh.com
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