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THOMSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-30 published
HORNE, Leslie Esmond, R.C.N.V.R., (F.R.C.S.C)
September 9, 1918 to June 25, 2007, at Victoria, British Columbia. Born in Victoria, son of William Henry HORNE and Joan Margaret STEVENSON. Survived by son Rolfe (Deirdre RICE,) Victoria; daughters Leslie (Greg WEBER,) Vancouver, and Peggy, Toronto; grandchildren Liam and Christopher HORNE, Ben WEBER, Jesse MYKOLYN, Ashley PERKINS and Marshall HORNE; brother Ian and sister Dafeny, Victoria step-children Christopher and Dennis TRUMPY and Pamela CECCO. Predeceased by wife Margaret Rolfe Seaborne (1966), son Ian (1999), sister Peggy and brothers Edgar, Harold, and Derek, as well as Shirley HORNE and step-daughter Alison BODINETZ. Remembered by sisters-in-law Noëla HARVIE, Toronto and Anne THOMSEN (and Poul,) Wolfville, Nova Scotia, nieces and nephews across Canada, and Maureen HADDOW, Montreal.
Elisabeth attended Victoria College and the University of Alberta before serving with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve during World War 2. He was commander of the H.M.C.S. Halifax from September 1944 to December 1945. He met Margaret in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, during a ship's refit, and they married in 1944. After the war, Elisabeth and Margaret lived in Toronto, where he continued his medical studies and completed his specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 1954, the family took up residence in Victoria, Es' beloved native city. Elisabeth practiced medicine there for four decades. An avid sailor and builder of boats from childhood, Elisabeth was a past Commodore of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. His respect for and knowledge of the sea were immense.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to World Vision Canada (www.worldvision.ca). A gathering of Friends will be held at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 3475 Ripon Road, Victoria, on Sunday, July 8 at 1 p.m.

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THOMSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-13 published
OVERGAARD- THOMSEN, Eva
Our dearest mother, Eva OVERGAARD- THOMSEN, 94, loving wife of deceased Very Reverend Poul OVERGAARD- THOMSEN, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 10, 2007 after having said good-bye to her loved ones. The loss of this wonderful woman will be shared by her six children, their families, and by the congregation at the Danish Lutheran Church, Toronto, which Poul helped found 50 years ago. Eva was a strong support to her husband, family and the church. Everyone loved her sweet personality, her caring nature, her love of music and the arts and her great sense of humour. Visitation is open to all Friends at York Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Rd., North York, 416-221-3404, on Sunday October 14, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Danish Lutheran Church, 72 Finch Ave. W on Tuesday October 16, 2007 at 11 a.m. with reception following interment. In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Eva, Friends may wish to make memorial donations to the Danish Lutheran Church.

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THOMSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-26 published
Audrey CAMPBELL, 90 Philanthropist
Newspaper magnate's daughter left own legacy in health care, racing
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S8
A horse breeder, a philanthropist and a nurturer of family and Friends, Audrey CAMPBELL was the last surviving child of newspaper magnate Roy THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Together with her three daughters, she gave $25-million to establish the Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. The gift "really was transformational because it was the largest private donation for breast cancer at that point and also because it helped to support the work of Doctor Tak MAK… and allowed him to grow his team and his research organization," said Paul ALOFS, president of the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, referring to the renowned cancer researcher.
Mrs. CAMPBELL's younger brother, Ken THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, celebrated her generosity with a public tribute.
"From the time of my first memories, I have looked up to Audrey as my big sister, the person who, along with my parents, looked after me and always had my best interests at heart," he said. "She prefers a low profile and I'm sure all this recognition embarrasses her… [but] she has made me proud of her again."
Phyllis Audrey THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON was born in Toronto on July 6, 1917, the eldest child of Roy and Edna (IRVINE) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Her sister Irma (later BRYDSON) was born in 1918 (died 1966,) and her brother Kenneth in 1923 (obituary June 13, 2006).
Audrey's early years were far from luxurious - her father, the son of a barber, struggled to make enough money for food and rent. The THOMSONs moved to Ottawa in 1925, when she was 8, and to North Bay three years later. Her father worked as a travelling salesman before he paid $1 for a broadcasting licence, bought a 50-watt transmitter on three months credit and started his first radio station, CFCH, in North Bay. Soon, he also bought radio station CKGB in Timmins and then moved into print by acquiring the Timmins Daily Press in 1934.
Three years later, the family moved back to Toronto. Audrey, now 20, attended the University of Toronto and earned a bachelor of arts degree. After the Second World War, she met Queen's University engineering graduate Elwood CAMPBELL, later a high-school math and physics teacher. They married in 1947 and bought a three-bedroom bungalow in Port Credit, where they raised their three daughters, Linda, Gaye and Susan.
Despite her father's immense wealth from his North American and European newspaper interests and his stake in North Sea oil and gas, Mrs. CAMPBELL lived a quiet suburban life, immersed in family and her daughters' activities. While she attended meetings of Woodbridge, the family holding company, she was not involved in the running of the Thomson corporate empire. "I may have inherited my father's title and had many benefits conferred upon me in the business and social world, but Audrey is mind, heart and head of the family," Ken THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON said of his older sister in Mrs. CAMPBELL's two younger daughters were interested in riding ponies, which triggered her own interest in standardbred horses. She and her husband started small in the early 1970s, with a part ownership in a single animal. She found early success with horses Armbro Dallas and Arcane Hanover and eventually established the Lothlorien Equestrian Centre in Cheltenham, Ontario, an offshoot of her daughter Susan's own stable of hunters and jumpers called Lothlorien Farms. "Lothlorien" is the name of a forest in J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional Middle-earth.
Breeding and racing horses became an enduring passion for Mrs. CAMPBELL, who eventually had a stable of more than a dozen horses. In 2002, Red River Hanover, which she partly owned, won the $1.5-million prize for harness racing in Toronto. Three years later, Rocknroll Hanover won the Breeders Crown Race at New Jersey's Meadowlands Racetrack.
In 2004, Mrs. CAMPBELL and her daughters decided to invest in health care in a focused way, rather than just making a general donation to the system. They researched where their money might have the most impact and decided to support the work of Doctor MAK because they realized that his work on cancer cells would have far-reaching consequences in breast cancer, but other types of malignancies as well.
Phyllis Audrey CAMPBELL was born in Toronto on July 6, 1917. She died of metastasized melanoma in Toronto Western Hospital on September 23, 2007. She was 90. Predeceased by her husband, Elwood, she leaves her three daughters, 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and extended family.

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THORN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-31 published
WYONCH, Eva Delena (formerly WILSON, née GRANVILLE)
Of Tobermory peacefully with her family at her side at Grey Bruce Health Services Lion's head on Monday, October 29th, 2007. The former Eva Delena GRANVILLE in her 92nd year. Loving wife of the late Dan WYONCH (2001) and Pat WILSON (1944.) Devoted mother of Goldie and her husband Clayton MIELHAUSEN, of R.R.#2 Lion's Head; Patsy and her husband Dale McARTHUR, of Port Elgin; Romayne WILSON and his wife Marie, of Tobermory; and Gail and her husband Barry THORN, of Hope Bay. Eva will be forever remembered by her 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Laverne WILSON, of Port Dover; and her many nieces, nephews and Friends. Predeceased by son John (1955) 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and her parents Joseph and Lydia. Family will gather for a private family service at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Thursday, November 1, 2007. Family invite Friends to join with them at Dunk's Bay Cemetery, Tobermory for a graveside service on Thursday afternoon at 1: 30 p.m. Following interment, there will be a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall (7437 Hwy. 6 Tobermory). As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Tobermory Health Clinic Auxiliary, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home. In living memory of Eva a Maple tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com.

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THORNBACK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-01 published
CARVETH, W. Hope (née LINTON)
A gracious and dignified lady. (Graduate of the University of Toronto School of Nursing; Veteran of World War 2, Lt. N/S Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps) at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Saturday, September 29, 2007 in her 93rd year. Loving wife of 54 years of the late Gordon CARVETH. Dear mother of Arthur and Mona of Ottawa, and Liz and Peter THORNBACK of the United Arab Emirates. Loving grandmother of Matt (Jody), Jamie, Ian (Jessica) and Colin. Hope will be remembered by her niece Pat ABRAM (John) and her sister-in-law Libby STEVENS. She will be missed by her many Friends amongst the residents and staff at the Village of Taunton Mills, Whitby. Friends will be received at the Newcastle Funeral Home, 386 Mill St. South (Mill St. exit, just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. A Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, October 4, at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Cremation. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. (Expressions of sympathy may be made on-line through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com)

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THORNBURY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-01 published
BELL, Mary-Ellen (née THORNBURY)
It is with deep sadness that her family announces the death of Mary-Ellen BELL. She died peacefully in the early morning hours of July 30th, 2007 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Beloved wife of the late George E. BELL. Loving and devoted mother of Jilean (Mark ROTHARMEL.) Much-loved and devoted 'Nanny' to her grandchildren Owen and Marina. Mary-Ellen was very fortunate to be part of a large and loving family and the support and love of the Thornbury clan extends like a warm embrace to all of us. She was also blessed with the love of many caring nieces and nephews who thought the world of her. Her deep connection to her family extended to her beloved grandchildren upon whom she bestowed praise, affection and love. She created many wonderful memories for her family that they will cherish forever. Mary-Ellen touched everyone she knew with her thoughtfulness, warmth and generosity. She lived life to the fullest and pursued many activities and interests. She was a beautiful and elegant woman and a natural athlete who excelled at many sports from semi-pro baseball to golfing and competitive curling and, in her later years, she took up tai chi. She had a lengthy career at Confederation Life before her marriage, quite an accomplishment in those days. Mary-Ellen's varied interests ranged from antique-hunting to gardening and she happily enjoyed traveling near and far whether at the cottage preparing for large gatherings of family and Friends or traveling across Canada and the U.S. Underpinning all these things were her strong sense of family values and her care and concern for others. Mary-Ellen was an active volunteer at a great number of church and community events throughout her lifetime. Her strong sense of values, her boundless energy and her love of life are among the many memories of MaryEllen we will hold close to our hearts. The family wishes to thank their Friends, neighbours and extended family for their love and support and to thank Sylvia Partab, Mary-Ellen's friend and companion, for her compassion and caring from the first moment we met her. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 2nd. A Family Service of Remembrance and Celebration for Mary-Ellen's life will be held in Woodville United Church, Woodville, Ontario on Friday, August 3rd at 1: 00 p.m. Interment at Smith's Cemetery, Woodville. Reception to follow at Woodville United Church. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations in MaryEllen's name may be made to the Sunnybrook Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

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THORNE o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-06-06 published
VANDERMEY, " Chris" Kryn
At Grey Gables Nursing Home, Markdale on Sunday, June 3, 2007, of Flesherton, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Rita. Loving father of Nicholas (Joan) of Seaforth, Kees (Darlene) of Elora, Rika (William) ADAM/ADAMS of Orillia, Kryn (Sandra) of Peterborough, Anne (George) HARAUZ of Guelph, Frank (Stephanie) of Toronto, George▼ (Helen▼) of Cambridge and the late Wilhelmina THORNE. He will be loved and remembered by his 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and son-in-law Douglas THORNE. Dear brother of Helena and the late Adriana and Steven. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews in the Netherlands and Canada. The family received Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Tuesday, June 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service was held at Saint_John's United Church, Flesherton on Wednesday, June 6 at 3: 30 p.m. Memorial contributions to Grey Gables Nursing Home would be gratefully appreciated.
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THORNE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-06-04 published
VANDERMEY, “Chris” Kryn
At Grey Gables Nursing Home, Markdale on Sunday, June 3, 2007 of Flesherton in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Rita. Loving father of Nicholas (Joan) of Seaforth, Kees (Darlene) of Elora, Rika (William) ADAM/ADAMS of Orillia, Kryn (Sandra) of Peterborough, Anne (George) HARAUZ of Guelph, Frank (Stephanie) of Toronto, George▲ (Helen▲) of Cambridge and the late Wilhelmina THORNE. He will be loved and remembered by his 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and son-in-law Douglas THORNE. Dear brother of Helena and the late Adriana and Steven. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews in the Netherlands and Canada. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Flesherton on Tuesday, June 5, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at Saint_Johns United Church, Flesherton on Wednesday, June 6 at 3: 30 p.m. Memorial contributions to Grey Gables Nursing Home would be gratefully appreciated.

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THORNE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-20 published
OUTHET, Dorothy (née THORNE)
Peacefully, on Wednesday July 18, in her 95th year, joined her beloved husband Dan, after a brave battle with failing health. She will be sorely missed by her many true Friends and loving family, near and far, and remembered for that inimitable spark. Dorothy was always up for any adventure, (still on skis at 89). She also travelled extensively throughout her life and from her we take the lesson to live to the fullest. Thank you to the wonderful staff of the McCall Centre. A memorial service will be held at St. Hilary's Anglican Church, 2055 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, (at the North Service Road) on Wednesday July 25th, at 2: 00 p.m. A reception is to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Turner and Porter Peel Chapel (905-279-7663).

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THORNE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-18 published
Bill BOSS, 90: Journalist
Canadian Press combat reporter 'ate censors for breakfast'
By Stephen THORNE, Canadian Press, Page S7
Ottawa -- Pierre Berton called him one of the toughest combat reporters he ever knew, a trusted and familiar newsman who "ate censors for breakfast."
Bill BOSS was the epitome of foreign correspondents, roving the world's hot spots in goatee, khakis, silk scarf and black beret.
"The Bill BOSS byline has always been a trusted and familiar one to Canadian newspaper readers," Mr. Berton (obituary, December 1, 2004) wrote in the Toronto Star in 1958. "I got to know him in Korea, and he was the toughest reporter I encountered there. He wasn't only tough physically, he was tough in other ways. He was as fiery as his red beard."
His career with the national news service was a relatively brief 14 years, but the legacy he left behind among war correspondents endured. He was among the elite of Second World War reporters, ranking alongside the likes of Ross Munro and Bill Stewart of The Canadian Press, Matthew Halton and Peter Stursberg of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Charles Lynch of Reuters.
More than just a reporter, he was a member of the Canadian News Hall of Fame and held degrees in arts and philosophy. He also spoke French, Italian, German, Dutch and Russian (along with a little Korean and Japanese), played piano and organ, composed music and occasionally conducted orchestras.
As a journalist, he worked for the Ottawa Citizen and The Times of London before serving a stint with the Canadian Army in Italy as a public-relations officer, often escorting journalists to the front.
After two years, he was "drafted" out of the army by Canadian Press chief Gil Purcell to report as a civilian on the Allied advance through Italy and northwestern Europe. He seized on the opportunity.
"As soon as the appointment was made official and I was free of army red tape, I grew a beard," he wrote years later. "My feeling was that brass hats might be interviewed by umpteen correspondents and never remember one of them. But they couldn't forget a man with a red beard."
And they didn't.
Mr. Berton said some military public-relations officers lived in terror of BOSS. "He fought like a tiger to get his copy out, and to report things as he saw them. Some high-ranking officers hated him and, on occasion, tried to have him thrown out of Korea because he wrote certain unpalatable things about the army there. But BOSS wouldn't be budged. He holds the Korean endurance record for war correspondents."
In 1951, Mr. BOSS won the National Newspaper Award for feature writing with a story recounting the travails of Canadian soldier from the time he was wounded to his repatriation to Canada. Two years later, he won a second National Newspaper Award, this time for what was then called "staff corresponding" (overseas reporting) with a series of stories from Moscow.
But one of Mr. BOSS's greatest coups is not recognized by any award or official record.
He'd just landed in Pusan, Korea, with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and he wanted to shake his reliance on military authorities to get where he wanted to go. In short, he needed his own, independent transportation. He went to the quartermaster and said he required Scotch whisky enough for "the CP" - never exactly specifying that it was The Canadian Press, not the Command Post, that wanted the alcohol.
The quartermaster provided him with Scotch enough for an entire company. Mr. BOSS traded it for a tent, a generator, a trailer and a Jeep, which has gone down in the annals of wire-service lore as "The CP Jeep." He subsequently established what was arguably the war's first press office.
Between wars and afterward, Mr. BOSS reported from all over Europe, Africa and Asia. He worked in all of the wire service's North American bureaus, from Vancouver to New York, where he played organ in St. Patrick's Cathedral.
A self-professed lifelong bachelor, he eventually left Canadian Press to become a public-relations man himself - a sellout, according to Mr. Berton.

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THORNEWELL o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.collingwood.the_connection 2007-09-07 published
THORNEWELL, Gloria Maria (née RIEGER)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday September 1, 2007 at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital in her 83rd year. Gloria, beloved wife of the late Robert Ivor THORNEWELL. Loving mother of Lynn and her husband Lyle PROWSE, Maggie ALLEN and her partner Troy SAVOIE and the late Robert and his wife Pat THORNEWELL. Will be forever cherished in the hearts of her grandchildren Melanie, Rob, Todd and Emma Kate. Dear sister of Peggy KOKOSKI. Predeceased also by her grand_son Benjamin, brothers Charles and Herbert, sister Irene and parents Herbert and Jessie RIEGER. At Mrs. THORNEWELL's request, cremation has taken place with an interment to be held at a later date. Those wishing to express their sympathy may do so by making a donation to the Benjamin Thornewell Memorial Fund c/o Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, 555 University Avenue, Toronto M5G 1X8 or simply visit Gloria's on-line memorial book at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com
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THORNICROFT o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-06-16 published
HYDE, Harold Malcolm
Peacefully at the age of 65 years, surrounded by his family on Friday, June 15th, 2007 in Southampton after a brief, courageous battle with cancer, Harold HYDE of Port Elgin. Beloved spouse of the former Maxine DUDGEON and the late Mary THORNICROFT. Loved father of Darrell HYDE and his wife Suzanne of Port Elgin, and Dianne and her husband Todd HAMILTON of Angola, Indiana. Stepfather to Peter SINCLAIR and Paul SINCLAIR, both of Stouffville. Cherished Grandpa to Matthew, Melissa, Micheal, Danielle and Brandon. Brother of Gordon HYDE and his wife Marlene of Teeswater, Joan and her husband Wes BROOKS of Edmonton, and Terry HYDE of Wasaga. He will also missed by Donald PAGE (his late wife Beth) and his daughter Karen. Brother-in-law of Ross DUDGEON and his wife Mary, Don DUDGEON and his wife Norma, Doug DUDGEON and his wife Ruth, and Larry DUDGEON and his wife Heather. Special friend of Jeff and Rosemary CRAWFORD. He will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews, and extended family and Friends. He is predeceased by his sister-in-law Carol HYDE. Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 18th. A funeral service will be conducted in the Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce Street, Port Elgin, on Tuesday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Southampton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation for Palliative Care or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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THORNLEY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-03 published
THORNLEY. Karen and Victoria
In loving memory of Karen and her daughter Victoria who passed away so tragically two years ago today, January 3rd, 2005.
Always a smile on both of your faces
Always a helping hand When someone was down
Always true and thoughtful and kind
Wonderful memories you both left behind.
- Remembered by brothers (uncles), Darwin and David, sister (aunt), Pat, and families.

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THORNLEY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-05 published
MEUSER, Faye▼ Elizabeth▼
Compassionate nurse, dedicated friend, special aunt and sister and conversationalist - died peacefully on June 20th, 2007 at the age of 68, after a 20 month battle with cancer. Faye was born in Port Elgin, Ontario on November 23rd 1938 to the late Amy and Andrew MEUSER. Faye▼ is survived by her sister Helen and husband Bob DAVIS of San Diego, California and her brother Glen and wife Marie of Southampton, Ontario. She was a very special aunt to Gail and her husband Robert FULLERTON of Paisley, Norman and his wife Sandra of Southampton, Diane and her husband Steve MORRIS of Goderich, and Mary and her husband Glen THORNLEY of Port Elgin. She is also survived by 9 great-nieces and nephews and many cousins in Ontario. She is predeceased by her brother-in-law John EYSSEL. Faye▼ graduated from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing in London Ontario as a registered nurse and later from the University of Western Ontario with her Masters in Nursing. She began her nursing career at the Vancouver General Hospital and then moved to Saint Paul's Hospital, downtown Vancouver, where she spent 27 years in various nurse management positions until her retirement in 2001. Faye was active for many years in professional nursing associations related to health care. She made a great contribution to the nursing profession in British Columbia. Upon her retirement she joined the British Columbia History of Nursing Association, volunteered at the Saint Paul's archives, lawn bowled, quilted, traveled, was a good friend to many, and was a great ambassador of the city of Vancouver. Faye was also active in the Central Presbyterian Church in Vancouver and in earlier years in the Burgoyne Knox Presbyterian Church in Ontario. There is a special celebration of Faye's life at Knox Presbyterian Church, Burgoyne on Saturday July 14th at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Donations in Faye's memory may be made to the Knox Presbyterian church Burgoyne or a charity of your choice.

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THORNLEY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-12 published
MEUSER, Faye▲ Elizabeth▲
Compassionate nurse, dedicated friend, special aunt and sister and conversationalist - died peacefully on June 20th, 2007 at the age of 68, after a 20 month battle with cancer. Faye was born in Port Elgin, Ontario on November 23rd 1938 to the late Amy and Andrew MEUSER. Faye▲ is survived by her sister Helen and husband Bob DAVIS of San Diego, California and her brother Glen and wife Marie of Southampton, Ontario. She was a very special aunt to Gail and her husband Robert FULLERTON of Paisley, Norman and his wife Sandra of Southampton, Diane and her husband Steve MORRIS of Goderich, and Mary and her husband Glen THORNLEY of Port Elgin. She is also survived by 9 great nieces and nephews and many cousins in Ontario. She is predeceased by her brother-in-law John EYSSEL. Faye▲ graduated from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing in London Ontario as a registered nurse and later from the University of Western Ontario with her Masters in Nursing. She began her nursing career at the Vancouver General Hospital and then moved to Saint Paul's Hospital, downtown Vancouver, where she spent 27 years in various nurse management positions until her retirement in 2001. Faye was active for many years in professional nursing associations related to health care. She made a great contribution to the nursing profession in British Columbia. Upon her retirement she joined the British Columbia History of Nursing Association, volunteered at the Saint Paul's archives, lawn bowled, quilted, traveled, was a good friend to many, and was a great ambassador of the city of Vancouver. Faye was also active in the Central Presbyterian Church in Vancouver and in earlier years in the Burgoyne Knox Presbyterian Church in Ontario. There is a special celebration of Faye's life at Knox Presbyterian Church, Burgoyne on Saturday July 14th at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Donations in Faye's memory may be made to the Knox Presbyterian church Burgoyne or a charity of your choice.

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THORNLEY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-09 published
THORNLEY, Elva B. (née PRIMMER)
Peacefully with her family by her side at Summit Place in Owen Sound Wednesday morning August 8, 2007. The former Elva PRIMMER of Owen Sound in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Allen THORNLEY for 57 years. Loving mother of Elizabeth and her husband Roger SHANTZ of R.R.#1, Shallow Lake and Bob and his wife Lynda of Ottawa. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren; Kristen and her husband Matt, Ken, Lynette, Kerri, James, Jordan, Ryan, Joshua, Jennifer, Andrew and Johnathan and one great-granddaughter Rya. Dear sister of Carl PRIMMER and his wife Bernice of British Columbia, Joyce WHALEN of Owen Sound and Gwen GRUBB and her husband John of Florida. Dear sister-in-law of Fred THORNLEY and wife Shirley of Owen Sound, Betty THORNLEY of Stoney Creek and Isabel PRIMMER of Mount Forest. Predeceased by her son Ted (2000), daughter-in-law Karen and granddaughter Vicki (2005), her parents Charlie and Laura PRIMMER and two brothers Roy and Doug PRIMMER. Friends may call at the Downs and son Funeral Home Hepworth Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Saturday morning at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Michael THORNLEY officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton. Expressions of remembrance to the Alzheimer Society or the Gideon Bible Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Elva by the Downs and son Funeral Home.

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THORNLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-03 published
BELFORD, John Alexander " Jack"
Died in Oakville at Churchill Place on October 26, 2007, in his 90th year. He was born on January 16, 1918. He personally drew up this notice in order to express gratitude, especially for happiness and fulfillment in a wondrous marriage to Jeanne. Their deep, loving relationship constant for 64 years, gave them enduring joy; despite the world as it is, such marriage and their family opened up to them a meaning of life.
He is survived by his wife, whom he adored and to whom he owed so much and by the family they cherished: daughter Glen and her husband Bill HARLEY; son John and his wife Audrey; grand_son Ian THORNLEY and his wife Helena; grand_son Andrew THORNLEY and his wife Kadek; grandchildren Kristine and Steven BELFORD; and great-grandchildren Sam, Charlotte and Anna THORNLEY.
He was grateful too, for enriching fellowships at school and university and in the army, in industry, and in social relations at home and abroad. Given his age at the end, in the natural order of things, most Friends predeceased him.
Jack asked that there should be no secular or religious service. His favoured charities were Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and his Alma Mater, McGill University.

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THORNTON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-25 published
STANLEY, Lee Anne (née THORNTON)
The Angels came and took our sweet girl to Heaven. Peacefully at home with family, our beautiful wife and mother succumbed with grace and dignity after a courageous and feisty battle with carcinoid cancer on Tuesday, October 23, 2007. Lee Anne STANLEY (née THORNTON,) loving wife of Dennis. Loving and caring mother of Jason and Sara and her husband Steve SYMONDS. Daughter of Al THORNTON and his wife Evelyn, of Red Deer, Alberta. Sister of Allan THORNTON and his wife Edie, of Tees, Alberta. Lee Anne had an extensive career of over thirty-seven years with Bell Canada, retiring in 2001 as the manager of operator services in Owen Sound. She gave countless time and effort to local charities and special organizations including as a board member with the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation and the Arthritis Society. Lee Anne had a love and passion for the Owen Sound Figure Skating Club demonstrated as a skater, teacher and judge. She acted as a past member of the Owen Sound Golf and Country Club and the Grey Granite Club. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Thursday October 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. In keeping with Lee Anne's wishes a private family funeral service will be held. Doctor Brad CLARK officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to either the Oncology Department of the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. “You will always be the 'Beaming Light' in our lives.&ldquo

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THORNTON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-14 published
THORNTON, Alfred William
Was born in England on December 17, 1910 and passed away on December 5, 2007 in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 97 years. He is survived by his wife Evelyn and was predeceased by his daughter Lee Anne STANLEY. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment followed in the Earlville-Rutherford Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2. Arrangements entrusted to the Ponoka Funeral Home 403-783-3122 A Wombold Family Funeral Home.

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THORNTON o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2007-01-17 published
William Delanore CRONK
Del CRONK, a resident of Billings Township, died at home on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at the age of 61 years.
He was born in Kagawong, son of the late John and Laurinda (ORR) CRONK. He drove truck most of his life, with imperial Oil for over 20 years, and for commercial Transport, Day Transport and lastly Manitoulin Transport. Del loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golfing. He will be sadly missed, but many memories will be cherished. Del is survived by dearest friend Ethel BOWERMAN of Mindemoya, brothers Mark of Billings Township , Ross (Marilyn WYERS) of Billings Township , Charles (Chris RACEY) of Gore Bay and sisters Laura MULVILLE (Ron THORNTON) of Gravenhurst, Gladys BELAND (Clifford) of Sudbury, Peggy THIBAULT (Earl DAHL) of Sudbury and Mary Ellen THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Ron) of Sault + Sainte Marie. Predeceased by brothers Thomas and Billy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home Tuesday. The funeral service will be conducted in the William G. Turner Chapel on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 11.00 am with Reverend Mary Jo ECKERT TRACY officiating. Cremation to follow. In remembrance, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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THORNTON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-31 published
FRAZEE, Rowland Cardwell, B.Com, C.C.
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 29th, 2007 in his 87th year. Devoted husband to Marie for 58 years. Sadly missed by his son Stephen, daughter Catherine (Patricia SEELEY,) daughter-in-law Katherine, granddaughter Laura and grand_son Patrick. Survived by his younger sister Barbara THORNTON, her daughter Nan (Colin STEWARD/STEWART/STUART) and fondly remembered by his three sisters-in-law (Anita LOGIE, Kaye RANSOM and Louise LAIDLAW) and many nieces and nephews. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 12, 1921 to descendants of United Empire Loyalists, he grew up in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, where his father was the manager of the Royal Bank. Like so many of his generation, Rowlie FRAZEE enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1941, serving overseas with the Carelton and York Regiment, First Infantry Division. He was wounded three times, once when his cap badge deflected a scrap of German shell which otherwise might have ended his life. After the war ended, Rowlie studied at Dalhousie University (Kings College) in Halifax where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1948. He joined the Royal Bank that year and worked his way up through the ranks in various management positions in five different provinces. A signal that he was headed to the top came in 1973 when he was made Executive Vice President of the Royal Bank in 1977, Chief Executive Officer in 1979 and Chairman in 1980. He was often sought after to serve as director and served on many boards over the years including Royal Bank of Canada, Ganong Bros Limited, University of New Brunswick Board of Governors, Huntsman Marine Science Centre, Air Canada, Newfoundland Capital Corp, Continental Air lines, The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Kings College Board of Governors, Home Support Services (Charlotte County, New Brunswick) and New Brunswick Investment Management Corporation. He also served as Chairman of the Business Council on National Issues, National Chair man of Junior Achievement of Canada and served three terms as Chairman of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission. During his career he received many awards, including honourary degrees from six universities (Acadia, Dalhousie, Kings College, Mount Allison, University of New Brunswick and York) and in 2001 was inducted into the New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame. In 1985, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Companion in 1991. He proudly wore his Order of Canada lapel pin for the rest of his life. Rowlie was always proud of his Maritime heritage and he and his wife Marie enjoyed a very happy retirement in St. Andrews, New Brunswick where he worked at improving his golf game and tending to his beloved rose garden. His passionate zest for life and public spirited persona was epitomized in a 1983 biography entitled 'Big Banker with a Heart', which praised him for his work for numerous charitable and educational organizations. Rowlie FRAZEE will be remembered as a brave soldier who served his country, a respected businessman, an eloquent speaker and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Our thanks to Doctor Brian Peer, Doctor Julia Wildish and the team of Extra Mural caregivers for their kindness and dedicated professionalism. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of MacDonald Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, New Brunswick (506-466-3110) from where the first visitation will be held on Thursday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. only and then the second visitation will be held on Thursday evening at All Saints Anglican Church, 75 King Street St. Andrews, New Brunswick from 7-9 p.m. only. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 3rd, from All Saints Anglican Church at 2: 00 p.m. A reception will immediately follow the service in the adjoining church hall. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donors' choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be placed or this notice viewed at www.macdonaldfh.com.

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THOROSKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-01 published
RUSSELL, Ann Marie (née HARVIE)
Peacefully at her home on July 30, 2007. Beloved wife of Gordon Ian RUSSELL, recently having celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Adored and cherished mother of Sheila (Ray THOROSKI,) David, Gordon and William (Catriona). Much loved by her grandchildren Ian, Scott, MacKay, Shona and Liam. Ann touched the lives of so many Friends and family and will be greatly missed. Ann was born in Orillia on October 9th, 1930, raised in Elmvale, attended University of Toronto, Faculty of Nursing (Class of 55), retired from the Regional Municipality of Halton. Ann was involved in numerous Burlington community organizations, (President, University of Women's Club, Chair, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Board Director, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital). Passions included family, Friends, Woodland Beach and global travel. The family will receive Friends at Dodsworth and Brown Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, 2241 New Street (at Drury Lane), Burlington, 905-637-5233 on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service from the chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations to either 5T5 Award, Faculty of Nursing, U of T, 155 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1B8, (416-978-2865) or Elmvale Presbyterian Church, Elmvale, Ontario L0L 1P0.
"She will remain in our hearts forever."

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THORPE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-23 published
GREAVETTE, Louie Fred
Passed over after a courageous battle on Sunday August 19th, 2007 at the age of 58. Born January 20th, 1949 in the Red Cross Hospital in Whitney, Ontario. Fred lived the majority of his life in Owen Sound. Fred was active in the Owen Sound Slow Pitch Men's League and enjoyed many hours of coaching ladies' softball. Fred was a member of the Georgian Triangle Dart Club. He loved to spend time in the outdoors whether he was hunting for food for his family, or just picking berries. Fred is predeceased by his loving wife Louise GREAVETTE (VAN ESSEN,) his parents David and Mary GREAVETTE, brothers Percy (Soap) and David, nieces Tonya and Ashley and nephew Jason. Fred will be sadly missed by daughters Paula and husband Al WILCOCK, Debbie GREAVETTE and her partner Pat McCORMICK and his grandchildren Cory, Alexia, and Temperance. Fred will be missed by his family, Thelma and Charlie KRAMER, Cecil and Brenda GREAVETTE, Jack GREAVETTE, Verna FULFORD and her life-partner Ed WHITE/WHYTE of Kitchener-Waterloo, Grace and George HIBBS, Lucy KEMP and her life-partner Doug, Phyllis and Jerry THORPE, all of Guelph, Isabel of Listowel and Bill and Yvonne ROBINSON of Durham. Fred had 7 nephews and 12 nieces and 24 great-nephews and nieces. Fred will be missed by good friend Gary BUCKTON who was there every day during his battle. Special thanks to him for all the support he gave him. A gathering for Friends and family to celebrate the life and passing over will be held on Friday, August 24th at 2 p.m. at William Timber McArthur Park, 5th Ave. E., Owen Sound. We will celebrate his aboriginal heritage, that will be held outdoors, so bring your lawnchairs and memories to share. Refreshments to follow. Everyone welcome.

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THORSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-30 published
THORSEN, Jan (October 18, 1932-October 26, 2007)
Jan passed away peacefully at his home in Victoria after fighting lung cancer for more than eight years. He died only because he had to. After graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1955, Jan worked in Nigeria for Her Majesty's Overseas Service, then in a mixed practice out of Edmonton. Realizing his interests lay more in research and teaching, he earned a PhD in Medical Virology at the University of Toronto, and joined the faculty at Ontario Veterinary College as a professor of veterinary medicine. Jan is survived and adored by his wife, Ruth SLAVIN, his daughters, Lisa and her partner, Tom BARKER, of Hobart, Tasmania, and Michèle, of San Francisco; his brother, John, of Toronto and wife Beth and stepdaughters Christina McKIBBON, her husband, John and son, Nicholas, and Jennifer LAING and sons, James and Robin, all of Windsor, Ontario. He will be greatly missed by his large extended family and many Friends, including the members of the Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society.
A memorial service will be held at Saint Martins In-the-Field church hall, 550 Obed Street, Victoria at 2: 00, Wednesday, October 31. In the near future, Jan's ashes will be interred in the Anderson/Thorsen plot in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough Ontario, and a memorial gathering will be held in Guelph, Ontario. Flowers are gratefully declined, but Jan's favourite charity is Doctors without Borders. Messages may be sent to ruthandjan@shaw.ca.
You must habit yourself to the dazzle of the light and of every moment of your life
Walt Whitman

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THORSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-21 published
THORSEN, Robert W.G. (1922-2007)
On December 18, 2007 at Victoria, British Columbia in his 86th year. Beloved husband of 65 years of Joyce. Loving father of Janet, Kenneth (Terry,) Judith (Bill PROCTOR) and Frances (Laura FORD.) Dear Grandfather of Adam, Heather, Nicole, Tammy and Craig. Great-grandfather of Greg, Ben, Samantha, Jacob, Ethan and Mylie. Bob was born in New Westminster, British Columbia. He served in the Canadian Army from 1940-1945. His post war lumber sales career began in Chemainus, British Columbia. He progressed in the business to become Executive Vice-President of Northwood Mills, a division of Noranda Mines, Toronto. Bob's family wish to thank the caring staff of Glenwarren Lodge. In accordance with Bob's wishes a service will not be held. Donations to a favourite charity would be appreciated. Please contact First Memorial Funeral Services, 1155 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 3K9 (250) 384-5512 or www.firstmemorialfuneral.com for further information

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THORTON o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2007-01-31 published
John Elmer (Jack) WRIGHT
In memory of John Elmer (Jack) WRIGHT, October 25, 1923 - January 27, 2007.
Jack, a resident of Manitoulin Centennial Manor and a life-long resident of Gore Bay, died Saturday, January 27, 2007 at the age of 83 years.
Jack was born in Ice Lake. He was the son of the late John C. and Mary Ann (BAILEY) WRIGHT. Jack was the Past Master of the Gore Bay Masonic Lodge Branch #472 AFAM, of which he was a member for over 50 years. Jack worked in construction for many years. He was happiest when he was in a truck, ice fishing or on his lawn mower. Dearly beloved husband of Wilda (Atkinson) Wright for over 59 years. Loving and loved father of Doug (Mary), Glen (Marilyn), and Pat (Alan). Loving Poppa to Michael, Aaron, Shelley (best girl in the world), Danny, Cory, Julie and Alicia. Great grandfather to Trent, Eric, Tanner and Jacey. Dear brother to Norman, Tom and Doris Urso. Remembered by sisters-in-law Vera and Darlene. Predeceased by infant baby brother Lawrence, brothers Stewart and Fred and sisters Margaret THORTON, Thelma CLARK and Ethal BRYANT. There will be no funeral or memorial service. Burial will be conducted in the spring at the Burpee Mills Cemetery.

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THOW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-25 published
BERCOVITCH, Ann (née LEBNER)
Peacefully in Montreal, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, June 21, 2007. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Irene DEVINE (Paul HALPERN,) Joyce ASTER (Sidney,) David BERCOVITCH (Terri DASH.) Bubbie Annie of Glenna DEVINE (John THOW,) Karen DEVINE (Andrew TUCKER;) Andrea ASTER (Charles GRANEK), Dylan ASTER (Laura PRIPSTEIN); Adam BERCOVITCH, Amanda BERCOVITCH. Special Great-Grandmother of Lucas, and Lindsay THOW and Jaden TUCKER. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Louis LEBNER (Sylvia,) the late Ida MARGOLIS (the late Sam.) Ann will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and Friends. Funeral service took place on Sunday, June 24 at Paperman and Sons, Montreal. Shiva at her home Sunday and Monday from 2: 00 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (514) 755-5537.
"A Woman of Strength".

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