SYKES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-28 published
SYKES,
Harold
Joseph
John
Peacefully in his sleep, as he wished, at his home in London,
Ontario, on February 23, 2006 in his 88th year. Harold was the
devoted husband and friend for 54 years of Fern
SYKES (née
MERRITT,)
who passed away in 2000. Cherished father and father-in-law of
Gail and Joe
McCARTY
(London) and Stephanie
SYKES (Montreal.)
Dear grandfather of Scott
McCARTY
(Dorchester) and
Dr.
Tracey
McCARTY and her husband, Rick
RIGBY
(Carlisle.)
Several great
grandchildren will miss Grandpa Harold's warm smile, his unwavering
kindness, his wit and sense of humor: Nicole
McCARTY
(Dorchester,)
Lauren, Ryan and Erin
RIGBY
(Carlisle.)
Harold leaves two brothers,
Vern SYKES
(Dundas) and Stanley
SYKES (Burlington,) who, with
nieces Elaine
MacMILLAN
(Hamilton) and Diane
NICKS (Stoney
Creek)
and nephews Bill
MacMILLAN
(Hamilton,)
Vern
MacMILLAN (Stokes
Bay,) Ross
SYKES and Neil
SYKES
(Burlington) will mourn the passing
of a fine and decent man. Harold is predeceased by his mother,
Eliza and father, Harold Richard; his sisters Marion
TOWNER
(California)
and Eileen
MURRAY
(Hamilton;) his son-in-law, Chuck
McCARTY (London.)
Harold and Fern leave many Friends and extended family in the
Hamilton-Stoney Creek area where they lived for several years.
A veteran of World War 2, Harold served his country overseas
with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He donated his log book to
the National Archives, the contents of which document a harrowing
tale of a Sunderland aircraft downed in high seas off the coast
of West Africa in July, 1944. A quiet hero, Harold rarely spoke
of his accomplishments. When he met his lifelong love, Fern,
she mentioned a friend of hers, a veteran, who was a member of
"The Gold Fish Club" (fliers who had survived ditched aircrafts
on the high seas). It was not until years later, after they married,
that Fern learned Harold, himself, was a "Gold Fish"! He lived
his life simply, with honor, truth and dignity, caring most for
those near him who needed a helping hand, a shoulder to lean
on, a word of encouragement, a strong but warm heart. He spread
light, but as Edith Wharton wrote "There are two ways of spreading
light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it". Harold
most often reflected the light of those he loved and who loved
him. The world is less light today without that mirror. As he
wished, Harold's remains have been cremated. His family will
gather for a private and simple interment at Forest Lawn Memorial
Home and Gardens, 2001 Dundas Street, London on Saturday March
4 at 10: 00 a.m. At 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 4, Friends and
family are invited to join together for an informal reception
to remember Harold and Fern: Reception area of the Forest Lawn
Memorial Home at the same address. In lieu of flowers, Harold
would have suggested two appropriate tributes: donation to the
charity of your choice and take a few extra hours today to spend
with those you love.
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SYKES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-15 published
LAUR,
Colin
With sadness, the family of Colin
LAUR formerly of Mossley announces
his passing at Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll with his family at
his side on Thursday April 13, 2006 in his 88th year. Beloved
husband for over 62 years to his devoted wife
Verna
LAUR (nee:
ANGER.) Dear father of Judy (Fred)
BARTH of Springfield; Lynda
(Wayne) SYKES of Brownsville; Bill
LAUR and his wife
Camille
RIGGS of London. Devoted grandfather to Deanna
BARTH;
Derek
(Amanda)
BARTH;
Ronnee
SYKES; Donna and her fiancée Rob Thompson
SYKES.
Dear brother of Maude and her late husband Bill
MARTYN of Saint Thomas
Blanche WHITE/WHYTE and her late husband Vaughn of Saint Thomas; Irene
(Leighton)
ROBINSON of Saint Thomas; George (Bea)
LAUR of Saint Thomas
Lee LAUR of Elliott Lake; Harry
LAUR and his late wife
Jeanette
of Sault Saint Marie. Also, survive by numerous nieces and nephews.
Colin was predeceased by his twin brother Solon
LAUR; brother
Leo LAUR; sisters Mable
LUCAN; May
DONALDSON; Ella
WOLFE; Stella
REDMAN.
Colin was a member of the Kettle Valley Pioneer antique
steam engine club in Saint Thomas, and involved in Patterson Conservation
where he showed engines, and antique tractors. He farmed in the
Mossley area as a dairy farmer, and cash crop farmer until his
retirement. The family will receive Friends at Ostranders Funeral
Home 43 Bidwell St. Tillsonburg (842-5221) on Tuesday April 18,
2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service for Colin will be
held in Ostranders Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday April 19,
2006 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow in Dorchester Union Cemetery.
Memorial donations (payable by cheque) may be made to Alexandra
Hospital. Personal condolences may be sent to www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
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SYKES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-04 published
LAUR,
Clifton
Russell "
Kip"
"Our loving dad, husband and friend" Clifton Russell (Kip)
LAUR,
lifelong resident of the Tillsonburg area, passed away, peacefully
at the London Health Sciences Centre, on July 2nd, 2006 in his
83rd year. He leaves behind his dear wife, best friend of 60 years
Lydia (née
STANAT) and his children: Sharon
DEMEYERE and her
partner Jim
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON,
Catherine
BENNETT and David
LAUR, all of
Tillsonburg. He will be fondly remembered by his loving grandchildren:
Carrie SHOLDICE and husband Craig, Paul
DEMEYERE and his partner
Kerri HUDSON,
Alison
BENNETT, Brett
BENNETT and his partner Christina
MEEATS,
Michael and Karly
LAUR. Kip was also the adoring great-grandfather
of: Dustin and Clint
WALKER and Callie
SHOLDICE. He will also
be missed by his sister Doris
HOOKER and nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Murray and Josephine
LAUR and by his
sister Irene
SYKES and by his brother Sheldon
LAUR.
Following
his retirement after 26 dedicated years at Gilvesy Construction,
Tillsonburg, in 1982, Kip enjoyed spending time at the cottage
in Long Point where he loved to fish and golf. The family will
receive Friends at the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg
519-842-4238 Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service
to celebrate the life of Clifton Russell (Kip)
LAUR
Wednesday
at 1: 30 p.m by Rev. W.D.
JARVIS in the Verhoeve Funeral Home
Chapel. Interment to follow in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial
donations (by cheque) payable to the charity of your choice would
be gratefully appreciated by the
LAUR family.
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SYKES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-19 published
SYKES,
Margaret "
Joan"
Of Saint Thomas, on Monday, September 18, 2006, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin
General Hospital, peacefully, in her 78th year. Dearly loved
wife of 51 years of Alvin R.
SYKES and loved mother of Janet
WALTON of Saint Thomas and Judy and her husband Phil
BAILEY of
Windsor. Dear sister of Howard and his wife
Isabelle
KEW of Kitchener
and the late Audrey
MEEK (2002.) Loved grandmother of Melanie
DRAKE, Aaron
KELLAR, Rebecca and Matthew
WALTON and Brandon
BAILEY
and great-grandmother of Aylssa and Aurille. Sadly missed by
several nieces and nephews and cousins. Joan was born in Toronto
on November 18th, 1928. She has lived in Saint Thomas since 1995.
She was retired after working many years with the Canadian Baptist
Ministry in Toronto. Joan was a member of Centre Street Baptist
Church and served in numerous committees in the Church. She also
was a volunteer with Pastoral Services at the Saint Thomas-Elgin
General Hospital. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin
Street, Saint Thomas until Saturday afternoon and then to Centre
Street Baptist Church for service at 1: 00 p.m. Interment to follow
in Union Cemetery. Visitation Friday from 2-4: 30 and 7-9 p.m.
Flowers gratefully declined, with remembrances to Centre Street
Baptist Church, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Saint Thomas-Elgin
General Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care), or the charity
of choice.
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SYKES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-13 published
BROWNLEE,
William "
Bill"
Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Hospital on
Thursday,
October 12th, 2006, Mr. William "Bill"
BROWNLEE of
London in his 80th year. Cherished husband and best friend of
Olivia. Loving father of Cathy
ATTFIELD (Neal), Vicki
LABELLE
(Jack,) Dale
DEFASIO
(Tony) and Gail
SYKES. Dear grandfather
of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Much loved brother
of Margaret and Charles
ELSON,
Marilyn
PATON and Kay and the
late Patrick
LAVERTY.
Sadly missed by several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at the Westview Funeral
Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Sunday, October 15th, 2006
at 11: 00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory
of Bill are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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SYKES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-14 published
KEWLEY,
Sheena (née
SYKES)
Of Saint Thomas, formerly of Port Stanley and Georgetown, passed
away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, October 12,
2006, in her 74th year. Wife of the late George Herbert "Herb"
KEWLEY (2002.) Mother of Ted and his wife
Cheryl of Cambridge,
Beth STRONG of Port Stanley, and Herb and his partner Charity
DUCKWORTH of Saint Thomas. Grandmother of Kristin, Edward, Sheena,
William, Steven, Wesley and Renee. Sister of Alice
LAINO and
her husband Tony of Ohio, late Joe
SYKES and late Eddie
SYKES
(his wife Nancy of London). Also survived by several in-laws,
and many nieces and nephews. Born in Ayr, Scotland, February 8,
1933, the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth
(NEILL)
SYKES.
Mrs. KEWLEY formerly taught mathematics and coached various sports
at Georgetown District High School. Friends will be received
by the family at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street,
Saint Thomas on Sunday afternoon from 2-5 p.m. where the funeral
service will be held Monday at 11: 00 a.m. Following cremation,
interment in Christ Churchyard (Anglican), Port Stanley. Memorial
donations to the charity of one's choice gratefully acknowledged.
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SYKES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-16 published
DE VILLE,
Herbert
H.
(Retired longtime employee of Goodyear Tire)
Suddenly, yet peacefully, with family at his side on Friday,
December 15th, 2006 at North York General Hospital, in his 96th
year. Predeceased by his first wife
Winnifred (née
JEWELL) and
survived by his second wife
Margaret DE
VILLE.
Loving father
of Doug and his wife
Mary,
Pat and her husband Don
GILLIS, and
Bruce and his wife Eunice. Cherished "Grampa" to Cheryl (Fred
GALLAGHER), Brian (Janet
EASTWOOD), Chris, Dawn (Nigel
REESOR),
Brenda,
Brad,
Greg, Tamra (Matt
HIRES) and "Great-Grampa" to
Cayla, and the late Rebecca DE
VILLE-
SYKES.
Herb will be lovingly
remembered by his step-son Michael
MALLETT and his wife
Donna
and their children Michelle, Teresa, Richard and Steven and their
families. A memorial service will be held at a later date. As
an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Scott
Mission. Condolences - www.rskane.ca. R.S. Kane 416-221-1159
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SYKETA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-15 published
WOLFE,
Vera
B.
(SCHMETZER)
Peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock, on Friday
October 13, 2006, with her family by her side, Vera B.
(SCHMETZER)
WOLFE formerly of Thamesford, in her 96th year. Beloved wife
of the late Ernest
WOLFE
(February 2, 1973.) Dear mother of Wallace
"Wally" and Lucy
WOLFE of Thamesford, Ruth and Peter
SYKETA of
Ingersoll, and George and Joan
WOLFE of Thamesford. Also sadly
missed by ten grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grand_son.
Predeceased by one sister and four brothers. Friends may call
at the Harland B. Betzner Funeral Home 177 Dundas Street Thamesford
on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral service will be
held on Tuesday October 17, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Forest
Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial
donations may be given to the charity of one's choice.
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