YATABE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-12 published
MORI,
Masu
On April 10, 2006 at Yee Hong Centre. Masu
MORI, wife of the
late Hikobei
MORI.
Mother of Charles (Lucy)
MORI and Roe (the
late Tom) YATABE.
Grandmother of Cheryll (Doug)
CALDWELL, Graydon
(Latha), Grant (Autumn)
YATABE and Blaine
YATABE. Great-grandmother
of Warren CALDWELL,
Nishok and Sanjula
YATABE, Juliet and Ella
YATABE.
Predeceased by her sister Kuri
MIZUTANI and her brother
Bob MIYAUCHI.
Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Momiji Health
Care Society for many years of companionship and care, and to
the doctors, nurses, and support staff of the 4th floor Yee Hong
Centre (Finch) for their compassionate and loving care. Friends
will be received at the Highland Funeral Home (3280 Sheppard
Ave. East) on Thursday, April 13 from 9-11 a.m. A private service
will be held in the chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the
family would appreciate donations in her remembrance made to
Momiji Health Care Society (3555 Kingston Road, Scarborough,
Ontario M1M 3W4), Yee Hong Centre Finch (60 Scottfield Drive,
Scarborough, Ontario M1S 5T7) or The Toronto Buddhist Church
(1011 Sheppard Avenue West, Scarborough, Ontario M3H 2T7).
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YATEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-28 published
BONNETTA,
David
James "
Jim"
Passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Sunday,
February 26th, 2006. Jim
BONNETTA of Angus, in his 65th year.
Beloved husband of Loretta
BONNETTA. Dear father of Donnie of
Alcona and Chris and his wife Roxanne of Oro. Step-father of
Kerrie HENSBEE and her husband Dave, Cheryl
WOODARD and Kathy
EARL.
Loving grandfather of Vanessa, Deiter, Alan, Candice, Cody,
Jennifer, Alexander, Amber, Ryan, Tyler and 1 great-granddaughter.
Predeceased by his parents Rupert and Jean
BONNETTA.
Survived
by his sisters Bonnie
YATEMAN of Orillia and Donna
JOHNSON of
Toronto. Jim will be sadly missed by his extended family and
Friends. Friends may call at the Jennett Chapel of the McClelland
& Slessor Funeral Home, 152 Bradford Street in Barrie on Wednesday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel
on Thursday, March 2nd at 11: 00 a.m. A Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch 499 service will be held Wednesday evening at 7: 00 p.m.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made
to the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation (Cancer Care Centre).
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at jimbonnetta@funeralhome.on.ca
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YATES o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2006-11-29 published
VIOLETTE,
Pio
Doreen and family would like to express their deepest thanks
to all family and Friends that supported them through their loss
of a husband, a brother, a father, a grandfather, Pio
VIOLETTE.
Special thanks to Ron, Sandra, Mary Ann
YATES,
Ted,
GUILLES, Regeanne,
Lynn and Deanna. The amazing amount of love and support we received
is a reflection of the amazing man we lost. We can't thank you
enough.
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YATES o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-02-17 published
FOULDS,
Donald
Gordon - Estate of
Notice To Creditors
All Persons having claims against the estate of Donald Gordon
FOULDS, late of the city of Owen Sound, in the County of Grey,
Businessman, who died October 30, 2005 are required to send particulars
thereof to the undersigned solicitors herein for the Estate Trustees
With A Will on or before the 20th day of March, 2006 after which
date the assets of the deceased will be distributed among the
parties entitled thereto having regard only to those claims of
which notice shall have been received.
Dated this 17th day of February, 2006
Diane Louise
FOULDS and Michele Janet
YATES
Estate Trustees With A Will
by their solicitors
McKerroll and McKerroll
Barristers and Solicitors
854 - 1st Avenue West
P.O. Box 607
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5R4
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YATES o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-10-23 published
BROWN,
Robert "
Bobby"
It is with great sadness that Bobby's family announces his passing
at his residence with his wife by his side, at the age of 75,
on October 20th, 2006. Soul mate of 22 years to wife Jean (nee:
YATES.)
Loving▼ father to Kim
CURZON of Newmarket and Kelly
FLEMING/FLEMMING
of Guelph. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Brandon
CURZON and
Tyler WATT. Cherished brother of George (Marion) and Don (Susan.)
Survived by many brother and sister-in-laws as well as many nieces
and nephews. Bob enjoyed collecting horse ornaments, was a good
judge of character, had a sharp memory and was a very hard worker.
Family with Friends at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home Elora
Chapel, 35 Church St. E., Elora on October 23, 2006 from 11-2 p.m.
Service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel. Donations
to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of Choice would
be appreciated by the family. Cards are available through the
funeral home (519-843-3100) www.grahamgiddyfh.com Bubba, you
gave me the best 30 years. I love you and will miss you deeply.
Love your wife Jean.
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YATES o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-12-16 published
MORRIS,
Shirley▼
G.▼ (née
YATES)
Peacefully at Summit Place in Owen Sound on Thursday evening
December▼ 14, 2006. In her 80th year, Shirley G.
MORRIS (née
YATES,)
the beloved wife of the late (Ernie) Ernest
MORRIS.
Loving▼ mother
of Garry MORRIS and his wife
Joyce,▼
Tom▼
MORRIS and mother-in-law
of Cathy (Mrs. Ted (Larry)
MORRIS.)
Loving▼ grandmother of Randy
and Katie, Sherri and Graham, Orianna, Jody, Eric and Cara, Amanda
and Sean-Anne. Great-grandmother of Trevor, Kye, Nolan, Tyler
and Jessie. Dear sister of June (Mrs. Cecil
FELTIS) and Tom
YATES
and his wife Queen. Predeceased by seven brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on
Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will
be held at the funeral home on Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. Pastor
Mark LOWERY/LOWREY/LOWRIE/LOWRY officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. As
an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Ontario
Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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YATES o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-12-18 published
MORRIS,
Shirley▲
G.▲ (née
YATES)
Peacefully at Summit Place in Owen Sound on Thursday evening
December▲ 14, 2006. In her 80th year, Shirley G.
MORRIS (née
YATES,)
the beloved wife of the late (Erine) Ernest
MORRIS.
Loving▲ mother
of Garry MORRIS and his wife
Joyce,▲
Tom▲
MORRIS and mother-in-law
of Cathy (Mrs. Ted (Larry)
MORRIS.)
Loving▲ grandmother of Randy
and Katie, Sherri and Graham, Orianna, Jody, Eric and Cara, Amanda
and Steve and Sean-Anne. Great-grandmother of Trevor, Kye, Nolan,
Tyler and Jessie. Dear sister of June (Mrs. Cecil
FELTIS) and
Tom YATES and his wife
Queen.
Predeceased by her son Ted (Larry,)
seven brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft
Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral
service will be held at the funeral home on Monday afternoon
at 1 p.m. Pastor Mark
LOWERY/LOWREY/LOWRIE/LOWRY officiating. Interment in Greenwood
Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to
the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated
by the family.
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YATES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-24 published
VANOS,
John
Anthony
Peacefully at Blue Water health palliative care March 23, 2006
after 8 months of battling cancer, John Anthony
VANOS in his
76th year. Dear husband of Anne
(BEERNINK)
VANOS for 52 years.
Loving▲ father of Christine and Tom
YATES;
Sarnia,
Rita and Charles
RING: Clearwater Florida, Jack and Cathy
VANOS; Unionville and
Ted and Sandra
VANOS;
Sarnia. Dear Grandpa of Bradley
YATES,
Amanda and Nigel
WORKMAN,
Brian
YATES and Fiancée Christine
EDGE,
Danielle, Joe and Vanessa
KING,
John,
Laura and Kristen
VANOS,
Travis and Justine
VANOS.
Great grandfather of Julia
WORKMAN
and Christian
KING.
Brother / Brother-in-law of Bill
VANOS, Peter
and Nelly VANOS, Bep
VANOS, Harry
BEERNINK, Anne
VANDESCHOOT,
Harry and Wilma
VANOS,
Ted and Mary
VANOS, Irma and Ollie
MANNING,
Nancy and Jim
BOERE,
Tony and Simone
BEERNINK, Leo and Janet
BEERNINK,
John and Jean
BEERNINK, Ted and Judy
BEERNINK and Willie
and Don COOK.
Predeceased by parents John (1997) and Henrika
VANOS (1987,) sister Dena
BEERNINK (2005,) brother Tony (2004)
Martin VANOS (1978,) Nephew Jim
VANOS (2005,) Mrs. Bill
VANOS
(1996) and John
VANDESCHOOT (2003) John will be missed by many
nieces and nephews, Friends, golf, curling, shuffleboard and
card buddies. Resting at the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home and Cremation
Centre, 9 James St. S. at Watt (Forest) Lambton Shores where
visitation will be held on Friday March 24, 2006 from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday March 25th, 2006 at 12: 00 p.m.
at St. Christopher's Church on Union St. Forest. Celebrant Father
David RANKIN. In
Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bluewater
Health palliative Care Unit or St. Christopher's Parish Building
Fund (Cheques only received at the Funeral Home) A memorial tree
will be planted in memory of "John" by the Dodge Family.
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YATES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-03 published
FREED,
Alvin
George
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Alvin George
FREED of Tillsonburg announces his passing at Tillsonburg District
Memorial Hospital on Tuesday May 2, 2006 in his 83rd. year. Beloved
husband and best friend of 62 years to his wife Mary "Helen"
FREED (nee:
WALKER.) Dear and much loved father of Sandra (David)
YATES of Milton; Barbara (Tom)
HARRIS of Chatham; George
FREED
of Tillsonburg; Kevin
FREED of Tillsonburg. Cherished and forever
loved by his 9 grandchildren Michelle; Darren
PARKER and his
fiancée Judy
BLANCHETTE; Tom Jr.; Cindy
HARRIS and her friend
Joe DALE; Joel; Katie; Kelly; David; Nathan. Cherished great
grandfather of two great-grandchildren Cassandra and Miles. Dear
brother of Doris
TAILOR/TAYLOR of Ladner, British Columbia. Also, survived
by cousins Barry (Margaret)
BROOKES of Vancouver, British Columbia
Alvin was predeceased by his brothers Cyril
FREED of Ladner,
British Columbia and Ron
FREED of Renton, Washington. Alvin was
an Air Force mechanic during World War 2 stationed in Aylmer.
He was also a lathe operator at Livingston Industries of Tillsonburg
for 43 years until his retirement. At Alvin's request there will
be no public visitation or funeral service at this time. Cremation
has taken place. A Memorial service for Alvin will be held at
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Tillsonburg at a later date.
(To be announced at that time.) At the family's request memorial
donations (payable by cheque) may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation; Canadian Diabetes Association, or to St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church Tillsonburg. Ostrander's Funeral Home 43 Bidwell
St. Tillsonburg (842-5221) entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Personal condolences may be sent to www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
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YATES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-20 published
YATES,
Colin
S.
Of Saint Thomas, on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at his late residence,
in his 77th year. Dearly loved husband of Hilda
(ISERWOOD)
YATES
and loved father of Colin and his wife Connie of Belmont, Cheryl
CUCUNATO of Florida, Glynis and her husband Aldo
LONGO of London,
Michael and his wife Lisa of Saint Thomas, Jeffrey of Saint Thomas,
Louise and her husband Joe
CECHARIO of Florida, Richard and his
wife Luanne of Saint Thomas and the late Alexander John
YATES
(March 10,
2002). Sadly missed by 16 grandchildren. Predeceased by a grand_son.
He was the last of his family. Colin was born in Wales on May 16,
1930, the son of the late Bertram and Ada Louise
(WEEKS)
YATES.
Colin was a self employed electrician. He served in the Royal
Navy (Flight Air Arm). He was a member of Holy Angels' Church.
Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas
until Saturday morning and then to Holy Angels' Church where
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10: 00 a.m.
Cremation to follow. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers
will be recited at the funeral home on Friday afternoon at 4: 00 p.m.
Flowers gratefully declined, with remembrances to the Holy Angels'
Church Building Fund.
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YATES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-05 published
CLEAVER,
Charles
Yates
At Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital on October 3, 2006. Charles
Yates CLEAVER of Aylmer in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of
the late Irene
(AUSTIN)
CLEAVER (1991.) Dear father of Janice
and her husband Richard
SAWYERS of Toronto and Barry
CLEAVER
and his wife Jacqueline of London. Loved by his grandchildren
Curtis CLEAVER,
Spencer
CLEAVER, Cody
CLEAVER, Deborah and her
husband Dustin
TAILOR/TAYLOR and Paula
SAWYERS and Ken
GRANT.
Great
grandfather of Otis, Sam, Aislynn and Brielle. Predeceased by
a grand_son Daniel
CLEAVER and a brother Barry
CLEAVER.
Born in
Aylmer, Ontario on May 20, 1915,
son of the late Harold and Margaret
(YATES)
CLEAVER.
Charles farmed and lived in Aylmer area all
his life. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer
on Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will
be held on Friday October 06, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Aylmer
Cemetery.
The
Rev. Michael
WELLWOOD, officiating. Donations to
the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario would be appreciated.
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YATES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-07 published
STOTT,
Edna▼
Jean▼ (née
YATES) (September 3, 1924-March 4, 2006)
Passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital with her loving
children and grandchildren by her side. Beloved wife of 61 years
of the late Jack
STOTT.
Much▼ loved mother of Brad (Sadaf,) Dan
(Lisa), Randy and Kimberley. Wonderful Grandmother of John Ryan,
James, Dorothee Anne, Tyler, Alyssa, Jamie, Robbie, Alex and
Harrison. Great-grandmother of Halle and Madeleine. Mom worked
hard raising 4 children while Dad was busy building his business.
She taught us the importance of being a close family, spending
time together and continuing family traditions. She was a warm,
nurturing and loving mother that unselfishly spent her whole
life caring for her husband and family. She gave us a lifetime
of memories we will cherish forever. The family will receive
Friends on Tuesday, March 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the R.S. Kane
Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles,
Willowdale). A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on
Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at York
Cemetery. Condolences www.rskane.ca
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YATES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-25 published
PRIEUR,
Jean
Raoul
In hospital in Montréal, on March 21st, 2006, in his 84th year.
Devoted husband of Eileen
(LUKEMAN) and loving father of Barry
(Pam YATES,)
Maureen
(Tom
KILLEEN) and David. Adored Papa to
his grandchildren Courtney, Liam, Jordie, Elizabeth and Jay.
He was predeceased by his parents Henri
PRIEUR and Lucille
TURGEON,
and by his brothers Claude and Michel. Respecting his wishes,
a private service was held. Donations in his memory may be made
to the Montréal Association of the Blind Foundation where he
served as a Director by mail to 7000 Sherbrooke Street West,
Montréal H4B 1R3; by telephone at 514.488.0043 ext. 2031; or
on-line at www.mab.ca.
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YATES 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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YATES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-23 published
DILLE,
Mary (née
YATES)
Mary was the eldest of five children, born to William and Mary
YATES, 20th May 1940, in Lancashire, England. She had three brothers
- Peter, Gerald (deceased), David and a sister, Hilary. After
leaving school Mary worked for Manchester libraries gaining a
position within the Arts Department of the renowned Manchester
Central Library. Her sense of adventure and curiosity about the
world resulted in Mary emigrating to Canada in 1963, sailing
on the assisted passage scheme, costing just £10.00. In Canada
she continued her career by working in the Arts Department of
Toronto
Central
Library. In 1970 Mary met photographer Lutz
DILLE
and his young daughters Maya and Zoe. She and Lutz soon formed
a relationship with Mary assisting Lutz in the editing of his
film work, accompanying him to various locations and spending
considerable time living with an Inuit Community in Northern
Canada. Mary and Lutz later moved to Wales where their only son
Oliver was born in 1981. The family moved to Normandy in 1985,
and later settled in South-West France. Throughout their relationship
Mary was a tireless ambassador in the promotion of Lutz's photographic
work. Mary loved the outdoors and as a young woman instilled
her passion for the countryside into her younger brothers and
sister, taking them on long cycle rides, hikes and camping trips.
Mary was always adventurous and ready for a challenge. Colourful
and vibrant, she embraced all cultures and customs wherever she
lived and worked. Her artistic flair was particularly evident
in the style of her homes, gardens and cooking, which she generously
shared with visiting Friends and relatives. Mary passed away
on October 25, 2006, surrounded by family. Her courage was evident
throughout her life, and in the recent months of illness. While
undergoing treatment for breast cancer she continued to teach
English at several schools in the Lot et Garonne. Mary was an
inspiration to all and is greatly missed by Lutz, Oliver, Maya,
Zoe, her brothers, sister, cousins, family and Friends, far and
wide. A gathering will be held for Mary in Toronto on Friday,
January 5th at 5: 00 p.m. For details please contact Maya at 416-530-0883.
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YATES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-07 published
STOTT,
Edna▲
Jean▲ (née
YATES) (September 3, 1924-March 4, 2006)
Passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital with her loving
children and grandchildren by her side. Beloved wife of 61 years
of the late Jack
STOTT.
Much▲ loved mother of Brad (Sadaf,) Dan
(Lisa), Randy and Kimberley. Wonderful Grandmother of John Ryan,
James, Dorothee Anne, Tyler, Alyssa, Jamie, Robbie, Alex and
Harrison. Great-grandmother of Halle and Madeleine. Mom worked
hard raising four children while Dad was busy building his business.
She taught us the importance of being a close family, spending
time together and continuing family traditions. She was a warm,
nurturing and loving mother who unselfishly spent her whole life
caring for her husband and family. She gave us a lifetime of
memories we will cherish forever. The family will receive Friends
on Tuesday, March 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral
Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles, Willowdale).
A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, March
8, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at York Cemetery. Condolences
- www.rskane.ca.
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YATES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-30 published
DIAMOND,
Anne "
Nan"
At Toronto East General Hospital on Wednesday, March 29th 2006.
Nan YATES beloved wife of the late Reg. Dear sister of Mal (Helen)
and Charlotte
COPLAND
(Lottie.)
Fondly remembered by her many
nieces, nephews and Friends. Resting at the Paul O'Conner Funeral
Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (between Warden and Pharmacy) from
3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Service on Saturday, for time and place
call (416) 751-7890.
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YATES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-04 published
YATES,
Herbert
George
(Royal Canadian Air Force Veteran)
Passed away in Toronto, Ontario, in his 84th year. Husband of
the late Hélène (née
BOLINGBROKE.)
Father of Kathryn and Jani.
Grandfather of Michael, Margaret, Kaite and Christopher. Herb
was a life long inventor and designer. Private arrangements have
been made. If desired, donations can be made to the Toronto Public
Library Foundation, 416-393-7123, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca.
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YATES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-12-26 published
Keith YATES, 78; University of Toronto prof
By Nick KYONKA,
Staff
Reporter
After a successful career as a chemistry professor at the University
of Toronto, few would argue that Keith
YATES wasn't an expert
on molecules.
But to those who knew him best,
YATES was a man of many passions
including sports, politics, sociology and even naval warfare,
a subject he wrote two books about after his retirement.
"He knew everything about everything," says daughter Nicola
FILLIER,
of her father who died December 2 after a heart attack. "He was
like a walking encyclopedia."
Sports, politics, warfare and -- of course -- science, were some
of his interests, she says, but when it came to reading, just
about anything would do.
"He forever read books. There was nothing he didn't like," she
says.
As she was growing up,
FILLIER says, her father's deep knowledge
of the world helped to push her to learn more herself.
"He was funny. He was intelligent. He was great with my kids,"
she says.
Born in the north of England on October 22, 1928,
YATES was raised
in Blackpool. In 1946, he began a two-year conscription in Britain's
Royal Navy.
In 1948, as he approached the end of his naval requirements,
he received a letter from his parents informing him they had
moved to British Columbia, and that he was welcome to join them.
He did.
For the next few years,
YATES worked blue-collar jobs for Coca-Cola
and a local electrical company, but didn't pursue an academic
career. It wasn't until 1953 that he started to move down that
road, with help from his new wife, June
CHARTER.
"My mom met him when he was nothing,"
FILLIER notes, saying they
met on a blind date set up by Friends. "She chose him because
she saw something ambitious or something in his character that
she knew would get him somewhere in life."
In the following years,
CHARTER would bring home the couple's
only source of income as a teacher while
YATES worked toward
a bachelor's degree and a medical science degree at the University
of British Columbia, and then a PhD at Oxford University in England.
In 1968, YATES began his career in physical organic chemistry
as a professor at UofT. A short six years later, he was chairman
of the the department.
Bob McCLELLAND, one of
YATES' students and then a fellow faculty
member, said: "He was sort of my model as a supervisor. He let
students get on with their thing and he didn't bother you too
much, but he was always there to help you."
As a physical organic chemist,
YATES studied the reasons molecules
responded to each other in the way that they did. Considered
an authority in the field,
YATES wrote more than 150 articles
and other published works. Perhaps his best known, a 1978 book
entitled Huckel Molecular Orbital Theory, discussed an alternative
theory to predict where an electron could be found in certain
molecules. Acclaimed by his peers,
McCLELLAND says the book is
still used as a textbook in some universities.
YATES was given a prestigious award by the Chemical Institute
of Canada in 1991. After retiring that same year,
YATES moved
back to British Columbia with his wife, devoting his time to
writing a pair of books on naval history and running the local
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
"He went to every Legion function and he sat in a little trailer
and he would flip hamburgers and joke with everybody as they
came by," FILLIER says. "He would say to them, 'Do you want your
buns toasted?' and as soon as they'd say yes, he'd say 'Yeah?
Come on and get up here on the grill.'"
YATES leaves his wife of 53 years, as well as three daughters
and four grandchildren. A funeral was held December 10 in B.C.
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