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BROAD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-03 published
BROAD, Roy▼ F.▼
At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Sunday, April 2, 2006 Roy F. BROAD of Parkhill in his 93rd. year. Beloved husband of Hazel (McLEOD) BROAD. M. Box and son Funeral Home, 183 Broad Street in charge of arrangements.

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BROAD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-04 published
BROAD, Roy▲ F.▲
At the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Sunday, April 2, 2006. Roy F. BROAD of Parkhill in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Hazel (McLEOD) BROAD. Dear father of Barb CHANDLER (Norm) of Sherwood Park, Alberta, and Elaine REEDER (Paul) Sutton, Ontario. Dear Grandpa to Michael CHANDLER (Shannon,) Donald CHANDLER (Shari,) Andrew REEDER (Sally), David REEDER (Amanda), and Matthew REEDER. Great Grandpa to Shaylee and Geoffrey. Predeceased by grand_son Barry Scott CHANDLER, brother Lewis BROAD, and sister Harriett McGowan McGOWAN. Resting at the M. Box and son Funeral Home, 183 Broad Street, Parkhill, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, April 6th at 11: 00 a.m. Visitation 1 hour before the funeral service. Reverend Doug WRIGHT and Reverend Harry DISHER will officiate. Donations to the Parkhill Community Medical Centre would be appreciated. Share a memory or send condolences to www.boxfuneralhome.ca. M. Box and son will plant a tree in living memory of Mr. BROAD at the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Parkhill.

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BROAD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-08 published
PRIEUR, Eileen Madelyn (née LUKEMAN)
At Saint Mary's Hospital, Montréal, on April 1, 2006, in her eighty-fourth year. Beloved wife of sixty years of the late Jean PRIEUR, who passed away eleven days earlier. Dear mother of Barry (Pam YATES,) Maureen (Tom KILLEEN) and David. Cherished Grandie to Courtney, Liam, Jordie, Elizabeth and Jay. Survived by her sisters Helen SAUNDERS, Peggy PRINGLE, Pat BRAYLEY and Moira THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and by her former daughter-in-law Bernie BURNETT. She was predeceased by her parents Francis LUKEMAN and Emily Grace BROAD and by her brother Frank. In accordance with her wishes, a private service was held. Donations in her memory may be made to Camp Amy Molson, 5165 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 210, Montréal, Québec H4A 1T6 - a camp for underprivileged children on whose board she once served.

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BROAD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-21 published
SINGLETON, Winnifred Gladys (née HOLMES)
Peacefully at The WillowGrove in Ancaster with her family by her side, on January 16, 2006. Winnie, beloved wife of the late H. Donald SINGLETON. Devoted mother to Judy and her husband George HILES, Marny and her husband Richard BROAD and Jim SINGLETON. Cherished Gran of Paul, Lori, Tiffany, Quentin and Trevor. Great Gran, Aunt and friend to many. Cremation has taken place. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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BROAD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-02 published
BULGIN, Marjorie June Frances (née WILSON)
Peacefully after a brief illness, on Friday, February 24, 2006 at Headwaters Hospital, at the age of 82 years. Marjorie is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Harold BULGIN. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Beverly SHIELDS (husband Gerry,) son Steve BULGIN (wife Terri,) and daughter Judy HIPKIN. Marjorie will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren: Lisa Shields BROAD (husband Ken,) Rhonda BULGIN, and Brenda PITTMAN (husband Bronson), and she was Nana to great-grandchildren Bradley, Shawna, Tristan, Jamie and Cody. Marjorie lived a long and interesting life, and was much loved by all who knew of her gentle yet strong spirit. A memorial service in celebration of Marjorie's life will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 2: 00 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church, 3515 King Street, Inglewood. Cremation has taken place summer interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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BROADBELT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-15 published
BROADBELT, Frederick
In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Fred, who passed away July 12, 1998.
Days of sadness still come over us,
Tears in silence often flow,
For memory keeps you ever near us
Though you died 8 years ago.
Love, your wife June and your family

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BROADBENT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-23 published
STARR, Michael 2000 -- Died This Day
Politician born on November 14, 1910, in Copper Cliff, near Sudbury, Ontario
The son of Ukrainian immigrants, he attended school in Montreal and Oshawa and, in 1928, found a job as a clerk and soon developed an interest in politics. He first ran for office in 1937 and was finally elected as an alderman in 1944. Five years later, he became mayor of Oshawa, the same year that then-prime minister Louis SSAINTURENT visited the city and went away impressed by the mayor's intense popularity. On tours of the city, children virtually ignored the head of government, running beside the car and calling, "Hiya Mike." The Liberal Party tried to interest him in running in a federal election, but he was a committed Tory. In 1952, he was elected member of Parliament for Oshawa and went on to serve as labour minister under John DIEFENBAKER in 1957. He remained in the job until the Conservatives were defeated in 1963. A popular politician with a reputation for fairness, he was the first federal cabinet minister of Ukrainian descent. In 1957, he was named Ukrainian of the Year for North America and, in 1958, when he was invited to Italy by its government, he had an audience with Pope Pius Twelfth. In 1968, he lost his seat to Ed BROADBENT, and was made a judge of the Citizenship Court for York and Barrie. He was later appointed to a variety of Ontario and federal task forces.

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BROADBENT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-13 published
John GILBERT, Lawyer And Politician: (1921-2006)
Brought up in a poor, working-class family in Toronto, he entered law and politics to try and make the world a better place. 'There wasn't a tinge of self-righteousness about him'
By Allison LAWLOR, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S7
Having vowed when he started practising law that each year any money he earned over $5,000 he would give away, John GILBERT lived up to a deeply held belief that he should help society's less fortunate. This belief led him to enter politics as a federal candidate for the New Democratic Party in 1963, and later helped him during 15 years as a judge in Ontario.
Mr. GILBERT, known to Friends as Jack, lost his first run at politics in 1963. Two years later, his luck turned: He won a seat in the riding of Riverdale (now called Broadview-Greenwood), which had been Conservative since 1867. After his win, he told reporters that he and his wife, Nora, had tirelessly knocked on the doors of all the riding's 15,000 homes.
"As soon as we began to talk to the people and found out how they were thinking, we knew we would win," Mr. GILBERT said at the time.
He attributed a large part of his good reputation in his riding to his work at Woodgreen Community Centre. Each week, he devoted a day to the legal problems of Broadview residents, work that he said gave him a chance to see many of the problems his constituents had. He went on to serve the community for 13 years as an member of Parliament. During that time, he was a caucus member under New Democratic Party leaders Tommy Douglas and Ed BROADBENT.
"He was one of the members of Parliament that I most admired in my life," said Mr. BROADBENT, who for many years held the riding of Oshawa-Whitby. Describing Mr. GILBERT as a gentle individual capable of unbelievable kindness, Mr. BROADBENT said Jack GILBERT had so few aggressive bones in his body that he wouldn't fight, like many of his fellow members of Parliament, to get into Question Period.
"There wasn't a tinge of self-righteousness about him," Mr. BROADBENT said. While he was a good constituents' member of Parliament, Mr. GILBERT didn't focus on his riding to the expense of national issues. "He was always good in caucus. He knew the national issues and he made his views known."
In 1969, Mr. GILBERT sharply criticized the government after the findings of a five-month housing inquiry were released. Calling the inquiry "a colossal fraud on the Canadian public," Mr. GILBERT said it had wasted time finding out what was already known. He said the report showed no concern for low-income people. He went on to say that it was strange that Canada could build enough cars, television sets and radios for its people but not enough houses to fulfill a basic right to decent accommodation. During his time as an member of Parliament, Mr. GILBERT also spent time at the United Nations with Pierre Trudeau, whom he greatly admired. Among the stories he liked to tell about his years in Ottawa was the time he and his wife, along with another member of Parliament and his wife, were heading to a black-tie affair where the Queen was the guest of honour. On their way, their old car broke down and they were forced to hitchhike. When a farmer stopped in his pickup to give them a ride, the two women sat in the front while John and the other member of Parliament hopped in the back, sitting atop a bale of hay.
Raised in Toronto, Jack GILBERT was the youngest of five children whose parents had left Ireland as poor Protestants and immigrated to Canada. At first, life was tough. With little money, John and his brothers gathered pieces of coal that had fallen off horse-drawn coal wagons to take home and heat their house. During the Depression, the family eventually lost their home to a mortgage foreclosure.
As a young boy, he sold papers in the heart of Toronto at Yonge and Bloor streets, for two cents each. Later in life, he loved to show his children how -- all in one motion -- he could still take a newspaper, slap it against his leg, fold it twice, slip it under the buyer's arm and hold out his hand for payment.
To help support his family, he left school early. After a couple of years working in a paper-box factory, he met and married his true love, Nora LAW, and she put him through university by working as a secretary at a car dealership. After learning they couldn't have children, they adopted three in succession.
When Mr. GILBERT graduated from law school, he went to work for a large firm but soon left because he felt they charged clients too much. He set up a private practice to represent the less fortunate and did a lot of pro bono work for the Salvation Army.
After 13 years in federal politics, Mr. GILBERT accepted an appointment in 1978 as a judge to the District Court of Ontario (now the Superior Court of Justice), where he remained until his retirement in 1993. After receiving the appointment, he called Bob Rae, who is now running for the leadership of the federal Liberal Party, and asked him if he would take over his seat. Mr. Rae is reported to have asked if his health was forcing him to leave.
"Yes," Mr. GILBERT replied. "I'm very healthy and I want to stay that way." Mr. Rae accepted the offer and was elected to the House of Commons in a 1978 by-election, defeating Conservative candidate Tom Clifford. Interestingly, Jack Layton, the current New Democratic Party leader, represents the same riding.
Vacations in the GILBERT household were seen as opportunities to help others. Some Christmas vacations in the 1960s were spent at an interracial commune in Americus, Georgia. Others were spent in Jamaica lending a hand to a friend who had started a residential school for deaf children.
"He believed in the human spirit," said his son Peter GILBERT, who described his father as a quietly religious person who felt God's hand was in everything he had been given.
In a 1971 letter to the editor of The Globe and Mail, Ted SUGGITT of Lindsay, Ontario, wrote about a memorable hitchhiking experience. While living in a northern cabin with his family, Mr. SUGGITT was hitchhiking back to the city when a man, his wife and their children stopped to pick him up.
"It was a wet, fall day, but the climate inside the car was cheerful and relaxed," Mr. SUGGITT wrote. "As our conversation touched on many subjects, I found myself enjoying the company of this man and his family. He was quite concerned about my problems of that day, which had to do with housing and working away from home."
After dropping him off in the city, Mr. GILBERT gave him his card and told him to call if he ever needed anything. Some time later, the hitchhiker saw Mr. GILBERT's picture in the paper and discovered he was a candidate in an upcoming election. "Although he was of a political party not of my choice, I was of the opinion Parliament would be a better place with a man of this calibre," Mr. SUGGITT wrote. "I have not been disappointed."
As a judge, Mr. GILBERT showed the same decency and fairness that he had in politics. In a 1985 case involving a man charged with mischief, Mr. GILBERT ordered a Toronto jury to acquit the man after determining that he had been pressured by police to give a statement. After hearing the statement, Mr. GILBERT said: "You could probably call 50 witnesses: and I wouldn't be persuaded the statement was voluntary."
There was no pretension about John GILBERT, said his friend, Ted MATLOW, a fellow judge. "Every serious legal discussion would end with a review of the Toronto Blue Jays team."
While he enjoyed his work in politics and law, Mr. GILBERT's family came first. After his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, he cared for her for the next 10 years. Last fall, the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She died in June; six weeks later, Mr. GILBERT went into hospital. In caring for his wife, he had neglected his own health.
John GILBERT was born in Toronto on September 12, 1921.
He died in Toronto on August 7, 2006, after suffering from a blood condition and prostate cancer.
He was 84. He leaves his children, John, Gwen and Peter; several grandchildren and one great grandchild. He also leaves his sister, Kathleen, and brother, Arthur.

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BROADBENT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-20 published
BROADBENT, Lucille (née ALLEN)
Died peacefully at home in Ottawa, Ontario on Saturday, November 18th, 2006 with her family at her side, age 71 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Ed. Loving mother of Paul BROADBENT and Christine PEARSON (Perry.) Warmly cherished Grandma of Nicole and Gareth BROADBENT and Bret and Caitlin PEARSON. Dear sister of Rita GAUTHIER, Richard and Gerald ALLEN, the late Gilbert and the late Paul ALLEN. Lucille will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her nieces, nephews and many Friends. Friends and family are invited to remember Lucille through music and reflection at the Unitarian Church, 20 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario on Monday, November 27th, 2006 at 3: 30 p.m. Donations in memory of Lucille may be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre or Campaign 2000 (to eliminate child poverty). Arrangements with the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, Ottawa, Ontario.

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BROADFOOT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-08 published
DUIVENVOORDE, Irene A. (née IWANUK)
After a short illness, surrounded by her loving family at London Health Sciences Centre (University Campus) Monday, March 6, 2006. Irene A. DUIVENVOORDE (née IWANUK) of Edward Street Woodstock in her 49th year. Beloved wife of Bill DUIVENVOORDE. Loved mother of Jennifer (Graham) and Melissa and loved grandmother of Austin and Nolan DUIVENVOORDE. Cherished daughter of the late William and Irene IWANUK. Dear sister of Willy IWANUK and his wife Kim, Mary LICHTI and her husband Ron, Rita BROADFOOT and her husband Mike. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Irene was employed with Canadian Tire for almost 20 years. Friends may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock (539-0004) Thursday 2: 30-4:30 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Community Church (St. Rita's) 904 Dundas Street Friday at 10: 00 a.m. with Father Chris GEVAERT celebrant. Contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital would be appreciated. Interment later in Saint Mary's Cemetery. Parish prayers will be held at the funeral home Thursday evening at 6: 30 p.m. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com

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BROADFOOT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-12 published
WILLERT, Joyce Doreen (née AIKENHEAD)
Peacefully, at her residence, on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, Joyce Doreen (AIKENHEAD) WILLERT, of Hensall, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold WILLERT (1985.) Dear mother of Barb and Roy OESCH of Clinton, Richard and Susan WILLERT of Hensall, Pat WILLERT and John LANTZ of Saint Marys, Jerry and Joanne WILLERT of Hensall, Sharon and Earle ROSE of Stratford, Darlene GERBER and Rick RICHARDSON of Stratford, Bernice PETRIE of Stratford, Ervine and Ansberth WILLERT of Hensall, Barry WILLERT and Kerri GINGERICH of Zurich and Peggy WILLERT of Hensall. Loving grandmother of 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by a special family friend Jim COOPER. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Elizabeth FOSTER, Amy and Richard (Bud) HUNT, Jim and Eunice AIKENHEAD, Stew and Olive BROADFOOT, Freda AIKENHEAD and Beatrice RICHARDSON. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Reta (HARRISON) AIKENHEAD, one son-in-law Wayne PETRIE, one grand_son Doug RIMMER, brother Bill AIKENHEAD, sister-in-law Pearl KOEHLER and her husband Bruce and brothers-in-law Stan COLLINS and Ross RICHARDSON. Visitation in the J.M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 11 a.m. in Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich. Pastor Ann KRUEGER officiating. Interment Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Elizabeth Health Care Foundation or Saint Peter's Lutheran Church. Condolences may be forwarded to www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Joyce WILLERT.

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BROADFOOT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-15 published
MARSHALL, Winona Meryl (née GALLOP)
Peacefully, at her residence, with her family, Tuesday, September 12, 2006, Winona Meryl (GALLOP) MARSHALL, of Grand Bend, formerly of Kirkton, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Ross Frederick MARSHALL (1995.) Loved mother of Marilyn BROADFOOT of R.R.#5, Clinton, Pat and Bob DOWN of R.R.#1, Hensall, Doctor Iris MARSHALL of Kitchener, Dave and Loralee MARSHALL of R.R.#1, Kirkton. Loving grandmother of Patti and John, Barb and Brian, Cyndi and Brian, Deb and Dave, Nancy, Donald, Crystal and Jaci and great-grandmother of Matt and Brett McALLISTER, Justine, Janelle, Jillian and Jaimee CLARKE, Andrew, Jessica and Emma CREWS, Alyssa, Jordan and Cole PARÉ. Dear sister of Mildred BARNES of Stratford and Peggy PAUL of Saint Marys. Loved by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her son-in-law Ed BROADFOOT, parents Edwin and Mary Bella (ROACH) GALLOP, sisters Grace HODGE and Ina McRAE. At the request of the deceased, cremation, with a private family interment Kirkton Union Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kirkton United Church, Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 2 p.m. Wendy NOBLE officiating. If desired, memorial donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated. A tree will be planted at the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Area in memory of Win. T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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BROADFOOT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-18 published
SHARP, Doris E. (ELLIOT/ELLIOTT)
Peacefully at Saint Marys Memorial Hospital, with her family at her side, on Thursday, November 16, 2006, Doris E. (ELLIOT/ELLIOTT) SHARP of Saint Marys. Beloved wife of the late Roy W. SHARP (2001.) Loving mother of Dianne and Les BROADFOOT of Stratford, Judith and Stanley SWITZER of Thorndale, Gord and Annette SHARP of Prospect Hill, David and Suzanne SHARP of Zorra Twp. Dear grandmother of Lee and Don, Jan and Noel, Mark and Rhonda, Paul and Tina, Carrie and Ian, Rick, Adam, Christine, Shawn and Kristie and great-grandmother of Brady, Alma, Sage, Rio, Jenna, Dean and Alexis. Dear sister of Allan and Gladys ELLIOT/ELLIOTT of Zorra Twp. and sadly missed by special Friends Barrie and Wendy ARMSTRONG of Saint Marys. Predeceased by sons Stanley and Gary, her parents James ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and the former Beatrice HUBBARD. Resting at the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water St. N., Saint Marys on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Saint Marys United Church (85 Church St. S.) on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ray HAGERMAN officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Marys Cemetery. In her memory donations to Saint Marys Memorial Hospital or the charity of your own choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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BROADFOOT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-20 published
CLARK, Elizabeth
The family of the late Elizabeth CLARK would like to take this opportunity to express their deepest appreciation to Reverend James BROADFOOT for his kindly prayers and ministrations; to those who sent flowers or other tokens of remembrance; to those who called the funeral home to express their sympathy; to their many kind neighbours and Friends for the many acts of kindness extended to them during their recent bereavement and to the Doctors, Nurses, Staff and Volunteers at Marion Villa in London for all their care and kindness.

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BROADFOOT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-08 published
BROADFOOT, Pat
In loving memory of our beloved wife, mom and grandma, Pat BROADFOOT, who passed away December 8, 2002.
Always in our hearts.
We love you always, husband Bud, children Nancy and Chris, Steven and Martine, Stephanie, Mackenzie, Delanie and Sam.

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BROADHEAD o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-11-02 published
WOODFORD, Edith Naomi
Peacefully at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Tuesday October 31, 2006. In her 93rd year, Edith Naomi WOODFORD, beloved youngest daughter of the late Horace WOODFORD and his late wife Harriett (née GEDDES.) Loving aunt of Wilfrid WOODFORD and his wife Annie, Bud Broadhead and his wife Daria, Bill BROADHEAD and his wife Fran, Sophia SABATINI, Mary Jane SABATINI, Lois and her husband Doctor T.R. BALAKRISHNAN, Florence LEET, Eleanor and her husband Mert DAVIS, Charles KRAMER and his wife Thelma. Lovingly remembered by her many grand nieces and nephews and her great-grand nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her loved brother and sisters Wesley WOODFORD, Eileen BROADHEAD, Eunice SABATINI, Connie LEET, Ruth KRAMER, Bert WOODFORD, Alma and Florence WOODFORD and infant brother George and infant sister Marguerite. By nieces and nephews John WOODFORD and his wife Margaret, Ann and her husband Hudson BODDY, Doctor Raymond SABATINI and William SABATINI. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Saturday November 4, 2006 from 1 to 2 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Rev. Jack TWEDDLE officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Ross Memorial Hospital, 10 Angeline St. North, Lindsay K9V 4M8 (705-324-6111 Ext. 6183) or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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BROADHURST o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-13 published
ALLEN, Bonnie Jane
After a lengthy illness at Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, December 11, 2006 Bonnie Jane ALLEN of Saint Thomas in her 51st year. Beloved mother of Andrew DEMARAY of Gladstone. Daughter of Anne ALLEN of London and predeceased by her father James "Bud". Sister of Bettyann KESTLE (Gary), Kathie BRADBURY (Neil), Barbara BROADHURST (Stewart) and James Daniel ALLEN. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at Dorchester United Church, 4100 Catherine Street, Dorchester on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. (with visitation 2 hours prior). Interment of cremated remains at Dorchester Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association gratefully acknowledged. (Bieman Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.)

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BROADHURST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-12 published
BROADHURST, Donalda Mae (née RICHARDSON)
(August 8, 1917-December 9, 2006)
Peacefully, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's, at Shepherd Village, Toronto. Beloved wife of Philip Sidney BROADHURST, P.Eng. (deceased.) Survived by her loving children Peter, Barbara PETTER, Maureen JONES (Wayne) and Robert, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Donalda graduated from Queens University with an Honours Arts Degree in 1938. She spent many years of her early married life with her husband and young family in the army camps of Petawawa, Valcartier and Truro and the mining camps of Northern Ontario and Quebec. Donalda was a staunch member of the Daughters of the Empire, The Mining Women's Association, the Canadian Council of Women, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Red Cross Society and the United Church of Canada. Services will be held in the Chapel at Shepherd Village, 3760 Sheppard Avenue East (at Kennedy) Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday, December 13 at 2 p.m. visitation 1: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or Shepherd Village would be gratefully appreciated. An inspiration to all, Donalda will be sadly missed by everyone who had the privilege of her guidance, devotion, compassion and love. May she rest in peace.

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BROADHURST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-19 published
BROADHURST, Tom▼
Born Yorkshire, England, 1916, passed away peacefully at home, March 17, 2006. Beloved husband of Joan for 62 years, father of Susan SULLIVAN (Bob▼) and Christopher, adoring Papa to Derek SULLIVAN (Neil▼ BROCHU) and Elizabeth SULLIVAN, fond uncle to many nieces and nephews in particular Michael and Margaret BONNINGTON. Served in the Royal Air Force 1939-46, Mayor of Richmond Hill from 1963-1969. Survived by his sisters Eileen BONNINGTON (Leslie,▼) Monica FEARNLEY (Eddie,▼) Patsy▼ CHRISTIE (Joe) and sister-in-law Molly.▼ Predeceased▼ by his brother Jim and sisters Josie SHOTTON (Derek) and Kathleen BROWN (Ted.▼) Visitation▼ to be held at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Monday, March 20th from 1 to 4 p.m. A private family mass will be held at Saint Mary Immaculate Church, Tuesday, March 21st at 1 p.m. followed by cremation. The family would like to thank Doctor KIRBY and the staff at Ontario Nursing Services in particular Mr. Raymond LI, whose care and Friendship meant so much to Tom. Donations in Tom's memory can be made to Holy Childhood Association, 3329 Danforth Ave., Scarborough, Ontario M1L 4T3.
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BROADLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-25 published
PITHER, William Garth (March 6, 1921-September 8, 2006)
A pioneer in the Cable television industry, Garth passed away peacefully on September 8, 2006 in Vancouver. Predeceased by his adoring wife Dorothy, he is survived by sons Ron, Barry, and Gordon; grand_sons Colin and Lane; daughter-in-law Deborah BROADLEY; sister Beth (Charles;) nephew Gerry EDWARDS, and nieces Linda MASON, Sharon FARNETTI, and Heather PICCO. Garth's 'family' was bigger than most, as his reach, influence, and genuine interest always extended in the most caring of ways beyond the conventional his sense of community and contribution were hallmarks of his life. Garth's watchwords were 'Perseverance', 'Why not?', and 'Never dismiss anyone or anything'. Born in Winnipeg and growing up in Saskatchewan and Vancouver, Garth began an electrical apprenticeship at RCA in Toronto during 1938. In 1940 he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and was seconded to the Royal Air Force where his technical brilliance was applied to the then secret U.K.-based radar initiative. Returning to Canada in 1945 he rejoined RCA and married Dorothy LOVELL in 1946. A chance television repair job for Syd WELSH lead to a three way partnership with Bud SHEPARD in the early fifties pioneering Cable television in Canada. His technical knowledge and skills were employed in wiring the mountain communities of British Columbia, including antenna sites surveyed on foot, by packhorse, boat, jeep, helicopter, and snowmobile. By the 1960s, this visionary trio, and others too many to mention, brought Cable television to the major urban centres of Canada and around the world including the U.S.A., Ireland, and the United Kingdom, garnering the respect of governments and business partners such as CBS. In 1971 the Welsh companies formed Premier Cablevision Limited which was eventually purchased by Rogers Cable of Toronto. Garth's 'retirement' in 1981 was hardly ever that(!) as he offered his skills, enthusiasm, and insight to support Rick Hansen's dream to wheel around the world and such organizations as the British Columbia and Canadian Paraplegic Associations, Vancouver Rotary and finally the Shaughnessy Stroke Recovery Club. Golf both in Vancouver and Palm Springs was always in the 'fore'. Always busy, always involved, always offering, always there… Garth was always 'doing something' and led by example to create and fix things rather than just offer words. A private Celebration of Garth's life will be held amongst his dear family and Friends. The family thanks the volunteers and members of the Shaughnessy Stroke Recovery Club and other stroke support services in Vancouver for enabling Garth to maintain his independence since his wn stroke in 1996. Moreover, we give honourable mention to the staff at Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia Health Sciences and Providence Health Care, in particular staff at the Brock Fahrni facility for the wonderful care and attention Garth received over the past year. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to one of Garth's proudest and greatest achievements, the British Columbia Paraplegic Foundation (780…S.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia V6P 5Y7) of which he was a founding visionary over 30 years ago.

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BROADWAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-04 published
HODGSON, Thomas Sherlock
Passed away peacefully on February 27, 2006 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Tom was born in Toronto on June 5, 1924 and grew up on Centre Island. In 1943, after graduating from the art program at Central Technical high school, Tom enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and was trained as a pilot and gunner. He produced many pieces depicting army life which were later donated to the War Art Museum. Discharged in 1945, he enrolled in the Ontario College of Art. As a founding member of the Painters Eleven in the 1950's, Tom was a pioneer of abstract art in Canada. Painters Eleven is credited with having introduced Abstract Expressionism to Canada. Tom had abrilliant career in commercial art advertising, and taught art at various institutions. From 1968 to 1973 he taught at the Ontario College of Art during what is often referred to as its most creative period… his philosophies about creativity influenced many of his students. Between 1952 and 1989, there were more than 20 exhibitions of his work in Canada and throughout the world. His works are on display in various Canadian galleries including the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Canadian War Museum, Glenbow Museum, the Galérie d'arts contemporains de Montréal, and the National Gallery of Canada. Tom was also a renowned athlete. He had a highly esteemed career as one of Canada's premier competitive canoe athletes, dominating canoe tandem racing in Canada for more than a decade. He competed over more than 50 years; he won his first Canadian title in 1941 and, 44 years later, raced in the First World Masters Canoe Championships. He won over 20 Canadian Championships and represented Canada at two Olympic games: Helsinki in 1952 and Melbourne in 1956. Tom leaves behind his first wife, Wilma, and five children: Mark, Rand, Lise, Kara and Timothy; and Jeannie BROADWAY, the mother of his fifth child Timothy; ten grandchildren; and his sister Jane. He was predeceased by his second wife Catherine GOOD who was dedicated to him during the difficult years when he was suffering from Alzheimer's. To celebrate his life, a reception will be held at the Balmy Beach Canoe Club, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. on Tuesday, March 7 at 1 p.m.

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BROADWAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-03 published
Tom HODGSON, 81: Passion for art, life
Abstract painter helped revitalize Canadian art
Kid from islands paddled a canoe like few others
By Catherine DUNPHY, Obituary Writer
People always talk about the parties. That's what they remember about Tom HODGSON's life. They happened wherever he lived or in whatever studio he worked -- be it the Pit, as it was called, at King and Church Sts., the house on Shaw Street, where he built a swimming pool in the kitchen, or the storefront on Queen St. W. opposite the mental hospital.
Cold cuts infamously served on the reclining body of a nude woman adorning the buffet table, body-painting women's bare breasts, art student orgies, rich and powerful art patrons swinging on the rope from his studio ceiling.
HODGSON's sons used to drop by to meet girls because there were always women around their dad -- if not the models he hired to pose nude for life drawing classes, then the dewy-eyed students he taught at the Ontario College of Art during the '70s, when mores were exploding in the name of creativity, the muse and the worship of the artist.
You can get away with it when you're also one of Canada's greatest painters, a founder of the audacious Painters Eleven -- the gang of abstract artists who broke the stranglehold of the Group of Seven and revolutionized the Canadian art world, at the same time as you're an Olympic athlete, marathoner, dirt-bike champ and master paddler winning dozens of national championships.
"Tom was a gifted person. Some people are just touched a certain way, but he was very easy about it, not full of himself," said Christopher CUTTS, HODGSON's art dealer.
In 1987, when CUTTS was an upstart on the art scene, a friend arranged a meeting with the artist known as a superb colourist, as well as for his style of action painting -- arm's-length hurling, scraping, pouring oil paints on horizontal canvases on a table surface held in place by an elaborate system of blocks and tackle.
"He had a natural way of dancing on the canvas. He could make it work," CUTTS said.
HODGSON's last solo show was at Cutts's gallery in 1992, the year the artist was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This year, five days after HODGSON died from the disease -- at 81 on February 27 CUTTS opened a major group show of abstract painters. HODGSON's piece in the show was priced at $30,000.
HODGSON and his kid sister grew up in a 35-room house on Centre Island that their family rented out to tenants. Their father was an insurance broker, a convivial alcoholic who threw parties at their home, known throughout the island as the Hodgson House of Nonsense, according to Jane HODGSON.
"The kids all hung out at the clubhouse on the lagoon," she recalled. "All of us paddled."
But HODGSON was just that much more intense about the sport and much more skilled. When he was 12, it also was clear he was also a talented artist. He began the balancing act between art and athletics that he would maintain for decades.
He trained hard, dodging the ice in Toronto's harbour, winning more than 20 Canadian solo championships. With another islander, Art JOHNSON, and later Bill STEPHENSON, he finished eighth in the tandem at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 and in ninth place four years later in Melbourne, Australia.
HODGSON married Wilma STEIN, an island girl, and they moved into a house on Centre Island on a lot that extended to the lagoon, where he built a north-facing studio on stilts.
When the property of Centre Island's residents was expropriated in the late '50s, HODGSON moved to the city, becoming very successful in advertising at the same time as he was making a name for himself in the art world with Painters Eleven.
But he walked away from advertising after assessing that he had enough money either to buy a sports car or support himself as an artist for two years. When his marriage ended in 1968, his wife had to get a job to support their four kids. "His life was more important than anybody else and that was hard," said daughter Lise SNAJDR. "He wasn't a good father, but he was a good person in many ways."
"He was not the kind of dad who hugged or kissed you or told you he loved you," said Tim BROADWAY, HODGSON's fifth child, born to Jeannie BROADWAY, an artist. They never married.
Painters Eleven officially disbanded in 1959. By the 1960s and early '70s, HODGSON was a famous artist, as well as a popular teacher at the Ontario College of Art. A nudist, he hosted many parties around the indoor pool at his Shaw St. home. He never had more than three beers, but others did.
"They were orgies," said Neil COCHRANE, an assistant art director at the Toronto Star who was studying at the college then. "That's what happens when you get naked art students, water and drink."
HODGSON met his second wife, Cathy GOOD, when she was his student. She was 19, he 46. He and GOOD moved to a horse farm near Hastings, Ontario, where he built a pond and paddled until 1996, when he went over a dam on the Trent River. By then, Alzheimer's had robbed him of the ability to talk in full sentences or complete a painting.
HODGSON then moved into a care facility and Good to an apartment in Warkworth. He could neither walk nor talk. GOOD, who was devoted to him, visited him three times a day, until her unexpected death last year of an embolism.
HODGSON was saluted by Friends and family at the Balmy Beach Club last month. At one point, one of his Friends shouted, "Here's to Tom," then took off all his clothes (except for his socks) and ran around the whole assembly, past HODGSON's trophies and his art, before sitting down and putting on his clothes.
"Dad would have loved it," SNAJDR said. "But I think he would have preferred it have been a beautiful young woman."

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BROCANIER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-05-29 published
NEIL, “Jim” James Harold
After a brief illness at the Collingwood General Hospital on Thursday, May 25, 2006 of Feversham in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Faye HAMILTON. Loving father of David of Feversham, Lynn Marie (Greg) BROCANIER of Coburg, Heather NEIL and Allison (Rob) WAY all of Collingwood. He will be loved and remembered by his grandchildren Hannah, Owen, Alyssa, Breanna and Coreena. Dear brother of Don (Sandra) of Badjeros and Judy IRONS of Mississauga. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Sunday, May 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on Monday, May 29 at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation with interment Rob Roy Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.

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BROCHU o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-30 published
BROCHU, Carol Ann (née FREEMAN)
Suddenly and surrounded by family, at London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Campus, on Wednesday, June 28th, 2006, Carol Ann BROCHU (née FREEMAN) of London passed away in her 71st year. Loving wife of Joseph. Beloved mother of Bruce TROUSDALE, Lorraine GIRARD and her husband Yvon, Margaret WINEGARDEN and her husband Dave, Sharon GROOT- McLAREN and her husband Roy, Leslie SCHERER and her husband Mark, Julie BROCHU and Matthew. Dear grandmother of Damian, Melissa, Randy, Ashley, D.J., Britney, Jamie, Haylee, Holly, Erik, Amanda and Benjamin. Sister of Dennis FREEMAN and his wife Susan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Colleen and her husband Leo, and brothers-in-law Ron and his wife Aline and Jimmy and his wife Marion. Predeceased by her parents Harvey and Catherine FREEMAN. Visitation will be held on Monday from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road, North, London, where the funeral and committal services will be conducted on Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Carol are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.

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BROCHU o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-08 published
BROCHU
The Brochu family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the many people involved in the care of our wife and mother during her recent passing. To all the doctors and nurses at University Hospital Intensive Care Unit and Victoria Hospital Critical Care Trauma Centre for the excellent care and compassion given to Carol and our family during this time of need. To Bev LEWIS and Mike HRYNIW for your words of encouragement and support. To Doctor DEROSE and his team and a very special thank you to Doctor FORTIN for your unforgettable efforts. You are all wonderful people and touched the hearts of many. Thank you to Rev. David CARROTHERS for officiating a beautiful service and to all the staff at Westview Funeral Chapel. Many thanks to family and Friends for the kind words and helping hands. All of the donations, cards, flowers and gifts of food were greatly appreciated. Husband Joe and daughters Lorraine, Margaret, Sharon, Leslie, Julie and families.

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BROCHU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-20 published
TOBEY, Marie Rita Lorraine (formerly BROPHY)
Beloved wife of Thomas TOBEY, died in Burlington, May 18, 2006. Born June 5, 1924 in Toronto, Rita was the youngest and last surviving sibling of the ten children of Charles-Honoré and Annie BROCHU. Predeceased by her first husband Joseph BROPHY in 1964 and by their youngest son Peter BROPHY in 1996. Survived and mourned by her husband Thomas TOBEY and by her children Michael and Joy BROPHY of North Bay, George and Lorraine BROPHY of St. Augustine, Ontario, Louise BROPHY and Christopher MOORE of Toronto, Paul BROPHY and Nancy CUNNINGHAM of Burlington, by Ron TOBEY of Barrie, Pam and Ron POULIN of Welland, Nancy McCOOL of Oshawa, Karen and Bob SKINNER of Wasaga Beach, and by her twenty-one grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Rita was proud of her family and her French Canadian heritage. Her caring ways, quick wit, and generosity touched the lives of many. She was greatly loved and will be warmly remembered by relatives and Friends in Burlington, Hamilton, Toronto, Goderich, Victoria Harbour and Dungannon, Ontario, Bradenton, Florida, and Echuca, Australia. Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall) Burlington (905-632-3333) on Sunday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint_John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Brant Street (at Blairholm) on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 10 a.m. Private Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. If desired, expressions of sympathy to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Vigil for Rita Sunday 3 p.m. at the Funeral Home. www.smithsfh.com

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BROCHU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-19 published
BROADHURST, Tom▲
Born Yorkshire, England, 1916, passed away peacefully at home, March 17, 2006. Beloved husband of Joan for 62 years, father of Susan SULLIVAN (Bob▲) and Christopher, adoring Papa to Derek SULLIVAN (Neil▲ BROCHU) and Elizabeth SULLIVAN, fond uncle to many nieces and nephews in particular Michael and Margaret BONNINGTON. Served in the Royal Air Force 1939-46, Mayor of Richmond Hill from 1963-1969. Survived by his sisters Eileen BONNINGTON (Leslie,▲) Monica FEARNLEY (Eddie,▲) Patsy▲ CHRISTIE (Joe) and sister-in-law Molly.▲ Predeceased▲ by his brother Jim and sisters Josie SHOTTON (Derek) and Kathleen BROWN (Ted.▲) Visitation▲ to be held at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Monday, March 20th from 1 to 4 p.m. A private family mass will be held at Saint Mary Immaculate Church, Tuesday, March 21st at 1 p.m. followed by cremation. The family would like to thank Doctor KIRBY and the staff at Ontario Nursing Services in particular Mr. Raymond LI, whose care and Friendship meant so much to Tom. Donations in Tom's memory can be made to Holy Childhood Association, 3329 Danforth Ave., Scarborough, Ontario M1L 4T3.
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