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McGUINNESS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-17 published
Elinor MELVILLE, 65: Friends were family
'She really gathered us in,' buddy says
Elinor MELVILLE, 65, brilliant scholar
By Catherine DUNPHY, Obituary Writer
She died as she lived, surrounded by Friends. Elinor MELVILLE never married ("Just lucky, I guess" she'd say if questioned), and when she died at 65 of cancer -- in the early hours of March 10 in the palliative care unit at Toronto Grace Hospital -- she had no known relatives.
Instead, she had Friends from two hemispheres, both of her careers and both of the countries where she chose to live during the past two decades.
Fierce Friends, loyal Friends, who wouldn't let her die alone, and who now feel doubly bereft because they lost someone who had become family.
"Elinor has had an incredible ability to create family; always a family of her own choosing," said Joan Harkness, a friend who uses MELVILLE and her circle of Friends as an example of one type of family when she teaches sociology at the University of Victoria.
"She had this talent; she really gathered us in," said Morris Thompson, an American journalist who rented and is now buying MELVILLE's beloved adobe home in Mexico. "Unlike the rest of us, she did not have to consider whether she liked Aunt Sally or cousin Mary when choosing the people in her life. She gave me the greatest compliment when she once told me I was like a really irritating younger brother."
An associate history professor at York University, MELVILLE was a brilliant scholar who wrote A Plague of Sheep, a pioneering work of environmental history in which she said that it was the introduction of European plants and animals in the 16th century that turned the Valley of Mezquital, an important valley north of Mexico City, into a desert in less than a century.
"She had a way in her academic life and in her personal life that she could make us look at things differently," said Thompson.
Elinor Gordon Ker MELVILLE was born in Papua New Guinea. Her father was a supervisor of British mines there; she and her mother caught the last flight out of the country before the Japanese invaded in World War 2 and went to stay with her father's only relatives, two spinster sisters living in Australia. When her father died four years later, her mother, tired of living under the matriarchal rule, moved them to New Zealand, where they lived on a sheep ranch. Mother worked as the district nurse and daughter learned how to ride horses and shoot.
Solitary and sickly -- MELVILLE told Friends she should have died about six times as a child -- she grew into a tall, mouthy adolescent who was tossed from three schools. Encouraged to be independent by her mother, who used to take her obstreperous daughter on her own dates as a romantic deterrent as much as a chaperone, she sailed for Newfoundland soon after getting a degree in physiotherapy in Sydney, Australia.
She later went back to school, receiving her B.A. from U of T's Scarborough campus in 1972, her M.A. and then her Ph. D. in anthropology from the University of Michigan. Her research had led her to Mexico 25 years ago, a country that charmed her. She told Friends she felt as if she had come home, that here was a country that fit her.
Using her small inheritance from her mother, she bought a lot in Tlayacapan, Morelos, in the hills about 95 kilometres south of Mexico City. She designed her adobe home and the subsequent guesthouse, where she always stayed whenever she had visitors. She took under her wing the family of her gardener, Augustine, paying for his children's education, and had a longstanding affair with a local man she called "the love of her life" -- but never stayed there longer than 10 or 12 weeks.
She always returned to Toronto, where she had her work and usually another house to renovate and decorate in rich, warm colours. She bought and sold five houses in 15 years. Her Friends remember rooms painted in bright blue and one in the colours of red, yellow and orange that looked as if it was on fire -- and recall one dinner party at which her guests had to crawl out a window to access the table set up on the deck.
MELVILLE was 6 feet, a dramatic, dashing woman with a penchant for hats and Eileen Fisher designs, who would moan with pleasure when eating a good steak and who never walked but strode.
"The world didn't move fast enough for her," said Ruth McGUINNESS, who admitted she found MELVILLE "daunting" the first time they met.
It was 2000 and the two were in Buffalo, undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Four of them became Friends (only two survived). They'd meet at 4 p.m. so MELVILLE could watch Tom Selleck reruns they made a pact that none would join a support group. "We decided we would have none of those people crying in their soup," said McGuinness.
But in 2002, MELVILLE was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. "She raged against the cancer; she didn't just fight it," said McGuinness.
She continued to teach three classes at York until the fall of 2004. Her Friends remember her lecturing a grad student as she was being wheeled down a hospital hallway on a stretcher. Last July she officially went on sabbatical.
Often she stayed with McGUINNESS and her husband, Rory, after a hospital stint, until she was strong enough to return to her own home. But after last Christmas, she was noticeably weaker and stayed with her friend Agueda SHUBERT, the wife of a York colleague.
SHUBERT was one of the dozen Friends who met in February to form MELVILLE's care team. They didn't all know one another, although they knew of each other. "She talked about her Friends to us all," said Mireya Cunningham. "She was always saying wonderful things about us to others."
There was no set schedule in place -- MELVILLE was still too independent to want that -- but there was a new intimacy with her. She let friend Mireya Cunningham, who describes herself as a "touchy" person, hold her hand. "There is a great degree of intimacy involved in being with someone who is ill. It's a world of little losses," said Ruth McGUINNESS.
As well as gains. "She taught me to cherish my Friends," said Jean LEVY, the department assistant at York.
On Thursday, March 9, McGUINESS sent out an email -- in English and Spanish -- and her Friends came flooding to the hospital. Her York colleague Jeannette NEESON read her a poem from a 1940s anthology; Thompson read Shakespearean sonnets. Tea was served and the conversation flowed all around MELVILLE, as she lay dying.
Her Friends held a memorial service for her in Toronto the following Tuesday at 7 p.m. It was 4 p.m. in Victoria, British Columbia where Joan Harkness was teaching her Sociology 100 class about Elinor MELVILLE.
"I put her death notice up on the overhead projector and talked about her," she said. "I wanted to be part of a community of people thinking of Elinor at the same time."
She told her students that this is the kind of impact one life can have, that this is what they can do. They can create a family they can create their own life; their life can be an act of creation just like hers.

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McGUINTY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-06 published
Cop shot dead in Windsor
Two 18-year-olds are arrested after gunfire is exchanged in a Mac's Milk parking lot.
By Canadian Press, Sat., May 6, 2006
Windsor -- Residents here were stunned yesterday after witnessing a daylight shootout in a residential neighbourhood that ended with a veteran plainclothes police officer lying dead on a sidewalk and two teens in custody.
The victim was 37-year-old Const. John ATKINSON, a 14-year veteran of the force and a father of a six-year-old daughter and nine-year-old son.
ATKINSON was on duty when he spotted some suspicious men at a Mac's Milk convenience store and went into action, said Windsor Police Chief Glenn STANNARD.
He was struck by a bullet, but was able to return fire before the suspects ran off. Police later arrested two 18-year-old Windsor men. They have not yet been charged.
STANNARD said the community and police are outraged by the shooting, which is like nothing they'd seen before.
"Although we have had in our history three officers killed as a result of car accidents, to the best of my knowledge, this is the first officer in the history of more than 120 years of the Windsor Police Service that an officer has been murdered," he said.
One of ATKINSON's close Friends informed his wife of the shooting, which happened shortly after 2 p.m.
STANNARD, Windsor Mayor Eddie FRANCIS and other members of the police force visited the officer's family.
"What do you say?" STANNARD said about speaking with ATKINSON's wife and two young children. "You do what your heart leads you with. It's a tragic thing. You share tears and you share hugs.
"The policing community, for those who don't know, is a very close-knit community and police officers were there and they'll share their times with the family."
The shooting unfolded before many witnesses, who were shocked by what they saw.
The owner of the Mac's Milk declined to comment on the shooting, saying she was worried for her life.
A store employee identified as Emma said she saw the two men in the parking lot when suddenly she heard gunfire.
"We heard gunshots and a guy was bleeding from his mouth, and then we were told he was a policeman," she said.
Dennis ROCHON said he was sitting on his balcony in a nearby apartment building when he heard three loud shots, which he first thought was a car backfiring. He went outside to investigate and saw the victim covered in blood and lying on the sidewalk.
"There was no movement," he said. "There was blood all over the place. It looked like he got shot in the throat and the side of the chest. You could tell he was dead."
A man, who identified himself only as Terry, said after the shooting, the victim stumbled for three or four metres before collapsing.
"He tried to get up and he fell again."
Lloyd MENARD, who was in the store at the time, said onlookers couldn't believe their eyes or their ears.
"At first, a couple of people thought they were just like poppers on the ground, but no, it was actually gunfire," he said. "My truck's got blood all over it, so those kids must have shot him right there."
One local resident said people in the city will likely be shaken up as they are not used to gun violence, despite their proximity to the United States.
"This is very rare indeed for Windsor," said Patty HANDYSIDES of Windsor radio station CKLW. " Even though we are right across the river from Detroit, gun crime is low in Windsor, and certainly death by gun is very, very rare."
At least eight elementary schools and one high school in the area were initially locked down in the shooting's aftermath, keeping as many as 3,400 students indoors. A nearby day-care centre was also put under lockdown.
By 5 p.m., all students were allowed to leave, although they were told not to walk home alone or stop and play, said Supt. Steve SCHNIEDER/SNIDER/SNYDER of the Greater Essex County District school board.
Nearby residents were also advised to remain in their homes.
Ontario Premier Dalton McGUINTY released a statement last night in praise of ATKINSON and the work of all police officers.
"The loss of one of our officers is a tragedy for all of us. I don't know that there are words strong or eloquent enough to capture the courage it takes to put one's self in harm's way, in order to keep others safe," he said.

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McGUINTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-17 published
AMES, Gordon William, P.Eng. (April 14, 1925-June 9, 2006)
It is with great sadness, the family announces the death of Gordon, in his home, bravely from cancer. Beloved husband of Gwenyth (née MORRIS) for 52 years, much loved and respected father of David, (Sharon BOLTON) of Newmarket, Ontario, Catherine, (Patrick McGUINTY) of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Michael, (Bridget HARRIS) of Calgary, Alberta, Jillian, (David CARSON) of Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Brian, (Lissa DAY) of Richterswil, Switzerland and Peter (Alison COLE) of Dundas, Ontario. Dear Grandfather to nineteen precious grandchildren. He is survived by his brother Jack of West Vancouver, British Columbia, and predeceased by his brother Arnold of Altadena, California. He will be missed by many others in his extended family. Gordon was born to the late Cyril and Helen AMES of North Vancouver, British Columbia where he was raised. He graduated from University of British Columbia in Chemical Engineering (1947) and spent 40 years in Sarnia, Ontario working at Polysar and Petrosar. He met Gwen in Sarnia and raised his family where they share many great memories skiing, camping and boating. Always active, he was an avid gardener and woodworker and enjoyed playing golf and bridge. He never lost his love of the west coast and retired in 1987 to North Saanich, Vancouver Island. With Gwen, they designed and built their dream retirement home and a magnificent garden where they enjoyed their retirement years with family and Friends. Gordon will be remembered for the gentleman he always was, with a keen mind, a dry wit and a generous heart. Our gratitude to Dr G M Davidson, the Peninsula Community Care and the Mount Newton Centre. Private Family Memorial.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-04 published
WATSON, Barbara Sinclair
Suddenly but quietly at her residence on Wednesday, February 1st, 2006, Barbara Sinclair WATSON peacefully passed away. Loving wife of the late William K. WATSON. Predeceased by her parents James and Margaret WOOD. Mother of Sheila and Mark DELANGE of Dashwood and Linda McGUIRE of London. Grandmother of 7, Great-grandmother of 6. Missed by her sisters Maureen DUTHIE, Pat McLENNAN and Jean SAVAGE and their families. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 6th, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-18 published
TREWARTHA, Emily " Valena" (ELLIOT/ELLIOTT)
Peacefully at Clinton Public Hospital on Sunday, April 16, 2006 Emily "Valena" (ELLIOT/ELLIOTT) TREWARTHA of Clinton in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Victor FINNIE and the late John Norman TREWARTHA (2001). Loving mother of Ralph and wife Virginia of Orangeville Neale and wife Linda of Etobicoke; Margaret CONNELLY and husband Bob of Ottawa and Charles and wife Jennifer of Ottawa. Loved and sadly missed by her grandchildren Jason (Corrie), Deanna McGUIRE (Morley,) Julianne (fianceé Minh,) Megan, Diane (fianceé Alex;) Michael CONNELLY (Tracy,) Matthew and Elizabeth CONNELLY and David. Cherished great-grandmother of Maddison, Sydney and Ryan TREWARTHA; Beth and Mackenzie CONNELLY and Kaelynn and Braedon McGUIRE. Also remembered by the FINNIE family. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Gerald ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and his wife Betty of Courtney, British Columbia; Alma LANGFORD of Exeter and Lois ELLIOT/ELLIOTT of Clinton. Predeceased by 2 brothers Ken and Cecil ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, 2 sisters-in-law Helen ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and Cora MINER and 2 brothers-in-law Kenneth LANGFORD and Stewart MINER. Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd. -- Clinton Chapel 153 High Street, Clinton on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 19, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment Clinton Cemetery. Donations to Ontario Street United Church, Clinton Public Hospital Foundation the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-01 published
McGUIRE, Gerald Leonard
Age 72, of Oil Springs, passed away at Bluewater Health, C.E.E. Site, Petrolia on Friday, April 28, 2006. Beloved husband of Donna Jean (IRWIN) McGUIRE for 51 years. Loving father of Penny (Don) PHILLIPS, Bradford (Louanne) McGUIRE, Marcia (Rick) PODOLINSKY, Mark (Threasa) McGUIRE, Paul (Cathy) McGUIRE, Stephen (Janice) McGUIRE. Dear grandfather of Philip (Nancy) LANG, Nicole and Marney PHILLIPS; Jaclyn, Shawn, Jaime, Jessica and Samuel McGUIRE Deanna (Tom) VALEQUETTE, Nerissa, Patrick, Amanda, Darryl and Britney PODOLINSKY; Matthew and Kimberly McGUIRE; Alyssa, Darcy and Miranda McGUIRE; Brad, Brandon, Brittany, Lortie, Jacob and Jonathon McGUIRE. Great grandfather of Philip and Pierce LANG. Dear brother of Morley (Helen) McGUIRE, Leonore (late Martin 1991) LAW, Linda (late John 2003) WILLIAMS. Brother-in-law to John (late Bonnie 2006) IRWIN, Brian and Pam IRWIN, Glen STEVENS. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Margaret STEVENS (2005) and grand_son Scott McGUIRE (1988.) Friends will be received at Steadman Brothers Funeral Home, Brigden, on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, May 3rd at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Mark PERRY officiating. Interment Oil Springs Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Oil Springs Cemetery Restoration Fund. Gerald was a life member of the Boilermakers Union Local 128. He farmed in Dawn Township until moving to Oil Springs in 1987. Gerald will be greatly missed by the Oil Springs Community. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through sbrothersfuneral@hotmail.com. Steadman Brothers (519) 864-1193.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-03 published
PORTER, Charles " Chuck" Basil
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Charles " Chuck" Basil PORTER at his residence in Woodstock on Monday, May 1, 2006 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Betty (née MacDONALD) for 45 years. Also survived by two sisters, Ruby ANDERSON of Fredericton, New Brunswick and Joyce FOREMAN of Springfield, New Brunswick and one brother, Rankin PORTER of Springfield, New Brunswick. Predeceased by his parents, Basil and Marguerite (née McGUIRE) PORTER, two sisters, Margaret and Myrtle, and four brothers, Gerald, Harold, Ernie and George, all of New Brunswick. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was a woodsman for several years in New Brunswick and then was employed by Fisher Controls for 25 years. His life and his character will be greatly missed. Friends will be received at the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Service of Remembrance in the chapel on Friday, May 5, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. with Rev. Richard HOLM officiating. Please note change in time of service. Cremation followed by interment later at the Scotch Settlement Cemetery in Scotch Settlement, New Brunswick. If desired, memorial donations to the Woodstock Hospital Foundation -- Building Fund would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy, 537-3611. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-13 published
McGUIRE, Silvia May (McDOUGALL)
Peacefully at the Village Retirement Residence, Ridgetown on Thursday, June 8, 2006, Silvia May (McDOUGALL) McGUIRE, in her 94th year. Wife of the late T. Roy McGUIRE (1965.) May had resided with the David MILLS family at R.R.#1 Morpeth for several years. May will be sadly missed by her Friends and staff at the Village, Ridgetown, special friend Lylamae DOAN and the Mills family. A Memorial Service was held at the Village. Interment in Trinity Cemetery, Howard Township. As a tribute to May's memory, reach out and touch someone. Arrangements entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown, Ontario (519) 674-3141.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-30 published
McGUIRE, Robert " Louie" Douglas
On Tuesday, June 27, 2006, in Surrey, British Columbia., as a result from an accident, Robert (Louie) Douglas McGUIRE, of Goderich, in his 54th year. Loving father of Tosha (John) DENSKEY, Kent, Brett and Bailey McGUIRE. Dear son of Albert and Jean McGUIRE of Saint Thomas. Brother of Paula LASSALINE (Dave) of London, Tim McGUIRE of London and Kim (Oscar) COSTA of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by brother Terry McGUIRE of Goderich. Uncle of Matthew and Rebecca LASSALINE, Chris and Jessie COSTA, Miranda and Paris McGUIRE. Brother-in-law of Nancy McGUIRE of Goderich. Cousin of Bruce, Lynne and Michael HILDEBRAND of Goderich. A private family service will be held at a later date.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-15 published
GAZE, Winnifred Jane " Jean"
Peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, Mrs. Winnifred Jane "Jean" GAZE in her 96th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Edgar "Earl" GAZE (1976.) Loving mother and best friend of Betty (Dennis) DWYER. Cherished Nana of Darby DWYER and Great-Nana of Nathaniel. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Longtime friend of Maybelle TORRANCE. Special thanks to Dorothy and Larry McGUIRE and family for all your love and support and Gloria SUTHERLAND a dedicated caregiver. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Memorial Funeral Home, 1559 Fanshawe Park Road East (east of Highbury) on Monday, July 17, 2006 at 1 p.m. (visitation one hour prior). Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Chateau Gardens, 2000 Blackwater Road, London, Ontario N5X 4K6 or the charity of your choice.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-14 published
GOWER, William Hugh Albert
Died peacefully on Friday October 13, 2006 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. He fought a courageous battle with lung cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Mary Ellen (O'NEILL) GOWER and 4 children and 7 grandchildren; James Douglas (Helen) GOWER and sons Michael and Mark; Cynthia Bridget (William) KING and daughters Bridget and Jocelyn and son Brendan; Larry Albert Thomas (Caroline) GOWER and daughter Julia; Anna Rose (Vaughn) FORSYTH and son Peter William. Bill was born to Thaddeys Albert GOWER and Rosetta Kathleen (McGUIRE) GOWER, now both deceased, in Westfield East Wawanosh Twp. Bill is survived by siblings; Shirley (Donald) JOLLEY of Burlington, Delores (William) SOUCH of R.R.##3 Blyth, The late David GOWER, John (Ruth) GOWER of Goderich, Donald James (Joan) of Clinton and Sue GOWER (Bob SHEPPARD) of Goderich. Also brother-in-law T. Edward (Joyce) O'NEILL of Clinton and sister-in-law Margaret Ann (Larry) HARRISON and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East St. Goderich, on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint_Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kingsbridge on Monday October 16, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Saint_Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined, memorial donations to Saint_Joseph's Catholic Church Building Fund or Mocha Shrine Club.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-18 published
BRADFORD, Loretta▼ Reta▼ (née EARL)
Formerly of Woodstock and Meaford, at University Hospital, London, on Saturday, . October 14th. Beloved wife of Ralph. Dear mother of Keith and his wife Bonnie,▼ daughters Cheryl McGUIRE and Susan BRADFORD. Reta▼ had 6 grandchildren -- Megan, Katie and Ian McGUIRE, Michelle, Jenna and Danielle KAPLER all of whom she dearly loved. Reta▼ is survived by sisters Inez "Joy" SHERRITT of Brantford, Jean DICKINSON of Vernon, British Columbia and Shirley BROWN of Squamish, British Columbia. She was predeceased by her parents, Alex and Margaret EARL, her brothers Melville and Robert and sister Velma. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will follow. Donations to the Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-19 published
BRADFORD, Loretta▲ Reta▲ (née EARL)
Formerly of Woodstock and Meaford, at University Hospital, London, on Saturday, October 14th. Beloved wife of Ralph. Dear mother of Keith and his wife Bonnie,▲ daughters Cheryl McGUIRE and Susan BRADFORD. Reta▲ had 6 grandchildren -- Megan, Katie and Ian McGUIRE, Michelle, Jenna and Danielle KAPLER all of whom she dearly loved. Reta▲ is survived by sisters Inez "Joy" SHERRITT of Brantford, Jean DICKINSON of Vernon, British Columbia and Shirley BROWN of Squamish, British Columbia. She was predeceased by her parents, Alex and Margaret EARL, her brothers Melville and Robert and sister Velma. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will follow. Donations to the Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-09 published
MAILLOUX, Pat (née McGUIRE)
Peacefully, at Bluewater Health -- C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on, Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Pat MAILLOUX (née McGUIRE,) 55 years, of Petrolia. Loving wife of Roger. Devoted mother to Steven and Laurel and Jeffrey and Lindsay all of Petrolia. Loving 'Grandma Pat' to Aliya, Halle and Miller. Dear daughter of Joy and the late Carlton (1998) McGUIRE of Stoney Point. Dear sister of Carol Lea McGUIRE of Cedar Springs, Jim and Janice McGUIRE of Stoney Point, Peter and Mari-Lee McGUIRE of London, Kay and Frank POLISTENA of Dorchester and Donald and Nancy McGUIRE of Whitby. Dear daughter-in-law of Felix and Madge MAILLOUX of Comber. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, brother and sisters-in-law and numerous Friends. Pat was the co-owner of Needham-Jay Funeral Home, the current president of the Margaret Stokes Chapter of Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, and was formerly a Cub Leader, an active member of the St. Philip's School P.T.A. and the Petrolia Minor Hockey Mothers. Visitors will be received on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where a vigil rite will be held on Friday at 3: 45 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Philip's Church, Petrolia, on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow at Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made (by cheque) in Pat's memory to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the Oil Heritage District Community Centre Association. Memories and condolences may be sent on line at www.needhamjay.com

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-13 published
DOHERTY, Patricia Helen (ELLIS)
Safe in the arms of Jesus, Patricia Helen DOHERTY (ELLIS) on Monday, December 11, 2006, in her 94th year. Dearly loved Mother of Patricia BOYACHEK and her husband Max, Diane FAUBERT and her husband Gilles. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Joy McGUIRE and her husband Wally, Trish STRINGER and her husband Graham, John BOYACHEK and his wife Sandra, Jim BOYACHEK and his wife Jaime, Janet HALLAM and her husband Chris, Joe BOYACHEK and his wife Heather, David FAUBERT and his wife Christa, Mark FAUBERT and his wife Stephanie, and Carolyn FAUBERT and Isaac. She is also survived by 12 Great-grandchildren. Sister to Jean LUSSIER and brother George ELLIS, sister-in-law Margaret ELLIS. Pre-deceased by her husband Kenneth and her sisters Marguerite SEARS, Kathleen TAILOR/TAYLOR, Vivian DALES and her brother Frank ELLIS. A special thank you to the compassionate loving staff at Middlesex Terrace Nursing Home, Delaware for the exceptional care given to Pat (Daisy). Graveside service to be held at Urgel Bourgie Les Cimetières-Jardin, Montreal on Thursday December 14th, 2006 at 12: 30. Memorial service to be held at West Park Baptist Church, London, Ontario on Saturday December 16th at 1: 00 p.m. Reverend John BOYACHEK officiating. As an expression of sympathy a memorial donation may be made to her church, West park Baptist Church Building Fund, 1151 Royal York Rd., London, Ontario, N6H 3Z7 or to the charity of your choice.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-29 published
PRIMEAU, Dorothy (McGUIRE)
At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Thursday, December 28, 2006, Dorothy (McGUIRE) PRIMEAU of R.R.#3 Appin in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband, Leo PRIMEAU (1989.) Dear mother of Robert and Johana, Richard and Cheryl, late Terry (1996), Neil and Elaine, Gary, Wayne and Sheri and mother-in-law of Sherry and Gary PERRITT. Loving grandmother of David (Susan,) Brian, Jeff (Lorri), Julie (Peter KALBFLEISCH), Jill (Rob FRIZZEL), Kim (Russ LAM), Crista (Shaun GLAVIN), Mandy, Chris, Renee, Nicole, Megan and Jacob. Special great-grandmother of Kendra, Kordie, Austin, Alexis and Olivia. Also survived by one sister, Pauline ARBLE. Predeceased by 1 sister, Margaret and 1 brother, Neil. Dorothy graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1942 and worked many years at the Glencoe Medical Clinic until her retirement. Relatives and Friends will be received at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Charles Church, Glencoe on Saturday, December 30th at 10: 30 a.m. Fr. Frank MURPHY officiating. Interment Appin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Four Counties Health Services Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Charles Building Fund.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-07 published
BAXTER, Theresa Catherine
Theresa Catherine BAXTER passed away on Monday, December 4, 2006 after a brave battle with cancer at the age of 60 years. Theresa is survived by her mother Catherine; two sisters and brothers-in-law Cecilia BAXTER and Gordon CHAYTORS and Mary-Anne and Greg McGUIRE two nieces Natasha and Zoë; and her beloved Buddy. She was predeceased by her father Harold and sisters Anne Marie and Elizabeth. Theresa was born and raised in Toronto and relocated to Calgary in 1981. She served as an alderman from 1983-1989 and subsequently worked as a professor at the U of C in the Faculty of Environmental Design. She loved working with the people in her community even when her years as an alderman were over. Theresa always felt that Nose Hill Park was her most important contribution to the City of Calgary. In recent years she especially enjoyed working with her students at EVDS. Theresa was a kind and generous aunt and a devoted pet lover. She was much loved and will be missed by her family and Friends. A Celebration of Theresa's Life will be held at Hillhurst - Sunnyside Community Association (1320 - 5th Avenue N.W., Calgary, Alberta), on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 10: 00 a.m. If Friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the University of Calgary EVDS, Theresa Baxter, Social Issues Scholarship, Faculty of Environmental Design, Professional Faculties Building, Room 2182, 2500 University Drive N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4. Many thanks to the staff at the Rosedale Hospice, Jo and Irene from Palliative Home Care, the staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and Theresa's many Friends who have helped Theresa and our family over the past year.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-21 published
BAILEY, William Elmer " Bill"
At home on Thursday, January 19, 2006. Bill BAILEY, beloved husband of Clara and loving father of Rick (Rose) DACOSTA, Robert (Maike) DACOSTA, Bonnie BAILEY, Jean (Ed) DAVIS, Rod (Linda) SAXON, Tenaj DACOSTA- WISEMAN (George.) Also survived by his stepfather Monty McGUIRE Sr., stepbrother Monty McGUIRE Jr., 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one brother. Friends may call at The Williams Funeral Home, 722 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services in the chapel Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the charity of one's choice.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-23 published
DOHERTY, Mary Kathleen (née McGUIRE)
Peacefully after a brief illness, with loved ones by her side at Georgetown Hospital on Friday, January 20, 2006 at the age of 91 years. Mary, beloved wife of the late Samuel James DOHERTY. Loving mother of Michael and his wife Carolyn of Stratford, Mary Ann "Molly" and her husband Wayne MARTIN, Roseanne " Rosie" and her husband Derek SMALL, both of Brampton, and of the late Charles and his wife Donna. Cherished "Grandma Sweet Pea" of Christopher, Darren and Jason DOHERTY, and Jennifer and Craig SMALL. Dear sister of Doris MINO of Newmarket. Survived by her nephew George MINO and his wife Judy. Special thanks to Dr. DIECHERT, nurses and staff at the Respiratory Care Unit of Georgetown Hospital for their special care and compassion, and the staff and residents at Southbrook Lodge for their wonderful care and Friendship over the last three years. Visitation at the Scott Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel", 289 Main St. N. 905-451-1100, on Tuesday January 24, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday at St. Jerome's Church (Chinguacousy Rd., N. of Steeles) for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery. Sign an online book of condolences at Ebituaries.ca She was the sweetest, most loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend. Her memory will remain in our hearts Forever. God Bless you Mom.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-30 published
McGUIRE, Gwendolyn " Gwen" Irene
(Past Member and President of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Toronto West Canadian Progress Club; Former Resident of Maple Leaf Estates, in Florida)
Suddenly, on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at the Trillium Health Centre - Mississauga, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Mickey (1992.) Loving mother of Diane and Laurie BRIDGER, Barbara and Bill MATTHEWS, and Keith and Dyanne McGUIRE. Proud grandmother of Tamara (Jim) GRAHAM, Tracy, Brenda (Steve) GAULL, Beth (Chris) STONER, and great-grandmother of Payton, Teagan, Haley, Declan, and Drew. Dearest sister of Audrey and her husband Harold BATH of Burlington. The family gratefully acknowledge the care and love given by Judy PENTACOST. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth Way), on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (For time, date and location of funeral service, please call the chapel at 905-279-7663). Interment, Meadowvale Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-04 published
BRADFORD, John Vincent " Jack"
Peacefully on February 1, 2006, after a lengthy illness, Jack BRADFORD passed on to his eternal rest. Jack was predeceased by his parents Jack and Cora BRADFORD, sister Joye MENEER, and brothers Stewart and Ted BRADFORD. Jack is survived by the love of his life Shirley McGUIRE, sister-in-law Rheta BRADFORD, numerous nieces and nephews and many close Friends. Jack was born in Swan River, Manitoba on April 4, 1932. As a teen he was an avid hockey player. Over the years he worked as a telegraph operator for C.N. and C.P. Railways. Jack's favourite past times included spending time with family and Friends, travelling, dancing, singing and attending Toronto Blue Jays games. He loved a good laugh. Jack recently retired after spending 30 years driving a cab in the Toronto area and was proud of being featured in the January 2000 issue of Taxi News as the First Cover Cab of the Millennium. Jack was a gentle, patient, fun loving gentleman, who held his family and Friends in high regard. We will all miss him greatly including his funny, happy songs. The family wishes to thank Dr. Gary LOCH and the staff at Community Services for their excellent care of Jack. Special thanks to the physicians, nurses and staff of the Palliative Unit at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto for their excellent care and compassion extended to Jack over the past several weeks. We will all miss you Jack. Thank you for enriching our lives, God bless and may you rest in peace until we meet again. Cremation will take place. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 3: 00 p.m. at Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home and Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street (south of Wellesley). Jack will be laid to rest with his parents in Winnipeg at a later date. In lieu of flowers, should Friends so desire, donations may be made in Jack's memory to the Palliative Unit at Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, M5G 2M9.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-15 published
McCAFFERTY, Ellen (née McGUIRE)
Unexpectedly passed away on February 13, 2006 at Peel Memorial Hospital at the age of 78. Beloved wife of John for 52 years. Mother of John, Helen and Maryanne. Family and Friends will be received at the Scott Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel", 289 Main St. N., Brampton (905-451-1100) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 9 a.m. Interment Brampton Memorial Gardens.

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McGUIRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-07 published
BRISTOW, John Robert " Bob"
Peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2006 at Joseph Brant Hospital, in Burlington, Ontario, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Emily Edith JAMESON. Loving father of Rev. Canon Philip (Cheryl,) Jim (Debbie MIDA) and Anita COOK (the late Ron.) Dear grandfather of Shannon HADAYA (Elias) and Lydia, Jamie (Sylvia) and Gloria TUCK (Ken,) Bradley, Terri-Lynn (Patrick) McGUIRE and Lianne (Phuong) HUYNH and a growing number of great-grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by his extended family and Friends. A special thanks to the staff and residents of Hampton Terrace and all his Friends at Tim Hortons. Memorial Service will be held at St. Matthew-On-The Plains, 126 Plains Rd. East, Burlington on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 1 p.m. Rev. Canon Carol SKIDMORE officiating. Interment at Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Burlington or World Vision would be appreciated by the family.

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McGURK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-16 published
MacLACHLAN, Phillip▼ Nakahara▼
Tragically on January 13, 2006 in his 23rd year. Beloved son of Fred and Emmy. Dearest brother of Jim, Gene and Leanne. Grandson of Marjorie MacLACHLAN. He will be lovingly remembered by Cheryl TSANG, Donna and Ross, Matthew, Cara and Heather McGURK. Phil was continuing his studies in Chemical Engineering at the University of Western Ontario. He lived intensely in all that he did, and will greatly miss his wonderful Friends at school and work. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St. at Richmond, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, January 18 at 1: 00 p.m. Private cremation to follow. In Phil's memory, an endowment will be created to benefit a student in his field of study. If desired, remembrances to this endowment would be gratefully acknowledged.

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McGURK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-16 published
MacLACHLAN, Phillip▲ Nakahara▲
Tragically in London, Ontario on January 13, 2006 in his 23rd year. Beloved son of Fred and Emmy. Dearest brother of Jim, Gene and Leanne. Grandson of Marjorie MacLACHLAN. He will be lovingly remembered by Cheryl TSANG, Donna and Ross, Matthew, Cara and Heather McGURK. Phil was continuing his studies in Chemical Engineering at the University of Western Ontario. He lived intensely in all that he did, and will greatly miss his wonderful Friends at school and work. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St. at Richmond, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, January 18 at 1: 00 p.m. Private cremation to follow. In Phil's memory, an endowment will be created to benefit a student in his field of study. If desired, remembrances to this endowment would be gratefully acknowledged.

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