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SMAGIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-22 published
KILPATRICK, Ivan▼ John▼ (June▼ 24, 1919-November 20, 2007)
Beloved▼ husband of Anne Sarah ROBBINS of 13 years. Predeceased by his first wife Annabelle▼ Mary▼ BENALLICK.
Father▼ of Jacqueline (Howard JOHNSON) of Guelph, Michael (Irene SMAGINA) of Toronto.
Loving▼ stepfather of Stephanie (Michael FOSTER) of Burlington, Anthony▼ (Sharon▼) of Edmonton, Jennifer (Gordon McDONALD) of Toronto and Janice ROBBINS of Toronto and Hilary (Douglas MIGHTON) of Toronto.
Beloved▼ Grandpère▼ of Paddy, Samantha, Mike and Doug JOHNSON. Beloved▼ Grandfather▼ to Eugene SMAGIN and Katerina KILPATRICK and beloved Grandparent to Robert, Laura, Alison and Christine FOSTER, Christy,▼ Jamie▼ and Jaclyn ROBBINS, Alastair and Gavin McDONALD, Stephen,▼ Alexander▼ and Andrew MIGHTON.
A memorial service will be held at the Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen Street East, Toronto 416-363-0331 on Saturday November 24, 2007 at 11 a.m. Visitation from 10 a.m. till service time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Out of the Cold" care of the Metropolitan United Church.
"Ivan was so loving and so well loved in return"

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SMAGINA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-22 published
KILPATRICK, Ivan▲ John▲ (June▲ 24, 1919-November 20, 2007)
Beloved▲ husband of Anne Sarah ROBBINS of 13 years. Predeceased by his first wife Annabelle▲ Mary▲ BENALLICK.
Father▲ of Jacqueline (Howard JOHNSON) of Guelph, Michael (Irene SMAGINA) of Toronto.
Loving▲ stepfather of Stephanie (Michael FOSTER) of Burlington, Anthony▲ (Sharon▲) of Edmonton, Jennifer (Gordon McDONALD) of Toronto and Janice ROBBINS of Toronto and Hilary (Douglas MIGHTON) of Toronto.
Beloved▲ Grandpère▲ of Paddy, Samantha, Mike and Doug JOHNSON. Beloved▲ Grandfather▲ to Eugene SMAGIN and Katerina KILPATRICK and beloved Grandparent to Robert, Laura, Alison and Christine FOSTER, Christy,▲ Jamie▲ and Jaclyn ROBBINS, Alastair and Gavin McDONALD, Stephen,▲ Alexander▲ and Andrew MIGHTON.
A memorial service will be held at the Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen Street East, Toronto 416-363-0331 on Saturday November 24, 2007 at 11 a.m. Visitation from 10 a.m. till service time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Out of the Cold" care of the Metropolitan United Church.
"Ivan was so loving and so well loved in return"

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SMAIL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-21 published
SACCOCCIO, Helen (née DUDA)
Our much-loved Mimi passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007, in her 76th year. Loving wife of the late William SACCOCCIO and beloved mother of Gina SACCOCCIO and her husband Gordon MEIKLEJOHN Dana SACCOCCIO and her husband Paul WEPPLER; and Barbara SMAIL and her husband Tim SMAIL. Mimi will be missed by her grandchildren Carlie, Kate, Johnpaul, Julia, William, Olivia, Alexandra, Robert and Blake. She will be hugely missed by her loving younger sister Eleanor LEMIRE, her brother-in-law Frank LEMIRE and her niece Nicole. Helen's many Friends will miss her at the bridge table, on the golf course (delivering those much needed golf tips), receiving her garage sale finds and the great food she prepared over these many years for her family and Friends. Born and raised in Toronto, Helen attended Harbord Collegiate and in 1953, Helen completed her training as a Registered Nurse at Saint Michael's Hospital and nursed until 1958 when her youngest daughter was born after which Helen devoted her life to her family. Friends may call at the Trull Funeral Home, 2704 Yonge Street (5 blocks south of Lawrence), on Friday, November 23, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, at 11: 00 a.m., located at 24 Cheritan Avenue, Toronto, Ontario (2 blocks south of Lawrence off Yonge Street). Helen will be laid to rest with her beloved husband William at Mount Hope Cemetery, 305 Erskine Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be sent in the memory of Helen SACCOCCIO to the Saint Paul's Children's Breakfast Club at 83 Power Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 3A8.

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SMALL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-11-02 published
CURRIE, Edna Elizabeth (née DOWLING)
At Caressant Care Nursing Home, Arthur on Wednesday October 31, 2007. Edna Elizabeth (DOWLING) CURRIE of Mount Forest in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Doug CURRIE. Loved mother of Ron CURRIE and wife Debbie of Barrie, Susan SMALL and husband Kevin of Mount Forest and Joan AITKEN and husband Lloyd of Mount Forest. Loved grandmother of Kimberly MATHESON and husband Paul, Andrea CURRIE and husband Evan, Laura CURRIE and friend Bobby, Hannah CURRIE, Brandy SMALL, Cody SMALL, Chris AITKEN, Chad AITKEN and wife Amanda and Cory AITKEN. Great-grandmother of Hayli AITKEN and Avery MATHESON. Dear sister-in-law of Isobel DOWLING of Harriston. Survived also by her many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Elizabeth DOWLING and brothers Alvin DOWLING and wife Dorothy, Norman DOWLING and wife Ida, Bill DOWLING and wife Alma, Murray DOWLING and wife Dorothy, Harry DOWLING and Ken DOWLING and wife Adeline. Friends may call at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Friday from 2: 00 to 4: 00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Royal Canadian Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Service will be held on Friday at 6: 30 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Mount Forest United Church on Saturday November 3rd at 11: 00 a.m. Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Mount Forest United Church or Louise Marshall Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hendrickfuneralhome.com

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SMALL o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-08-29 published
SMALL, Carol Ann (née ASSAFF)
Passed away suddenly at her home in Stayner on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 in her 59th year. Carol, loving wife of Ron SMALL; mother of Carrie LINDSAY, beloved mom and friend of Ronny-Lynn and her husband Allan STOREY of Stayner, Lisa and her husband Michael DECAIRE of Stayner. Cherished and adored "Nan" of grand_son Jeffrey. Grandmother of Julia and Leeanne. Predeceased by her mother Marjorie ROSS, father Charles ASSAFF, step-father John ROSS and grand_son Aaron. Visitation was held on Friday, August 24, 2007 at Fawcett Funeral Home - Collingwood Chapel, 82 Pine Street, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. A funeral service took place in the chapel on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital Renal Clinic or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Friends may leave comments for the family by visiting www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-01 published
Church overflowing for funeral of 'bright star'
'Don't let his name be forgotten,' uncle asks during two-hour ceremony
By Alex DOBROTA, Page A14
To his Friends and relatives, he was an artistic teenager with a fascination for snakes and pranks, who still sucked on his thumb at times - a star that burned out ahead of its time.
But to the hundreds of mourners who knew him little yet still showed up to celebrate his memory yesterday, Jordan MANNERS became an icon for the damage gun crime has wrought in their community.
Thirty minutes before the funeral of the 15-year-old began yesterday morning, the main room at Christian Centre Church, near Jane Street and Finch Avenue, was already filled to capacity.
Hundreds more people packed the hallways, the balconies and a nearby gymnasium to watch a live feed of the proceedings. About 200 stood outside the church braving scorching heat. About as many waited at Beechwood Cemetery.
"I think it really struck a chord in the minds of people," said Pastor Dino ANDREADIS, who officiated at the ceremony. "I've done high-profile funerals, but never like this. I think this will really make a difference."
The church has a capacity of about 1,000 and Mr. ANDREADIS estimates more than 1,500 showed up yesterday.
The teen was shot last Wednesday inside his school, C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute. Two 17-year-old youths have been charged with first-degree murder.
After collapsing with grief on a chair steps away from his coffin, his mother, Laureen SMALL, took one last look at her son. She then watched pallbearers close the casket and the two-hour-long ceremony began.
One of Jordan's aunts told how he sucked on his thumb at times during his sleep. One of his teachers described how he easily reproduced a complicated architecture diagram in less than an hour. And the story of how Jordan brought snakes into his house elicited a rare moment of laughter.
"The world lost a bright, bright star," his aunt, Louisa MANNERS, said during her eulogy.
During one of the most emotional moments, Jordan's school mate and friend, Matthew ALAY, burst into tears and was unable to read a speech, which was delivered by a relative. "Jordan, may your soul rest in peace. I love you," the boy only managed to utter between sobs.
Other relatives said Jordan's death should serve as a call to action against gun violence in the community. "He's not a statistic," his uncle Gregory STOKES said. "Don't let his name be forgotten."
As the mourners spilled out in the parking lot after the ceremony, many young people expressed anger and disgust at the shooting.
"Our young man are dying and dying and this ain't right" said 14-year-old Jessica PAZMINO, who said she never met Jordan, but decided to come to the funeral to show support. "Hopefully, this will teach people a lesson."
"People are realizing that this is disgusting," said Martha BOTENG, 19. "I see people coming together more."
Beside her, the car carrying Jordan's casket set slowly in motion toward Beechwood Cemetery, followed by two lowriders - cars with modified hydraulics and suspension so as to allow the driver to bounce the vehicle up and down to the rhythm of hip-hop music.
In their wake, traffic on Jane Street backed up several blocks and the storm clouds gathering above shed a few drops.

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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-20 published
ROSENBLUM, Fanny
On Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Fanny ROSENBLUM, beloved wife of Arthur ROSENBLUM. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Simon ROSENBLUM, and Norman ROSENBLUM and Anita SMALL. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Gertrude and Aubrey SHANE, and Max and the late Rosemary GORELICK. Devoted grandmother of Yonatan, and Ely. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 10: 00 a.m. Interment Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. Shiva 77 Brookshire Circle, Thornhill, visits 3: 00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. evening services at 8: 00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hadassa Women's International Zionist Organization - Youth Aliyah, 416-630-8373 or Symphony Nova Scotia, 902-494-3820.

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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-29 published
JOHNSTON, Bruce William
(November 8, 1928-September 27th, 2007)
It is with great sorrow, that the Johnston family announces the passing of Bruce Sr., in the early hours of September 27th, 2007. Bruce passed peacefully in the loving embrace of his family. Beloved husband of Norma for 54 years. Devoted and loving father of Elizabeth SLATTERY, Michael SLATTERY, Bruce JOHNSTON Junior, Christine KEELING, Janet and Barry SMALL. Adoring Grandfather of Krystle and Rick KOJFMAN, Ryan SLATTERY, Brucie JOHNSTON and Meagan SMALL. Great-grandfather to precious baby Kyle KOJFMAN.
Bruce spent many hours pursuing his love of travel, hunting and the outdoors. He was a long time member of Georgian Peaks Ski Club and the Blue Mountain Golf Course.
Bruce was a successful businessman. He was the founder and president of Maple Machine and Tool Company. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Friends are invited to celebrate his life on Monday October 1st at 12 p.m.at 1800 Pinesisken Court, Mississauga.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Bruce JOHNSTON.

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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-10 published
APPEL, Abraham
On Monday October 8, 2007 at Toronto Western Hospital. Bram APPEL beloved husband of the late Bluma APPEL. Loving father and father-in-law of David and Carol, and Mark and Gail Rose. Dear brother of the late Harry APPEL, Bella SMALL, Sam APPEL, and Jerry APPEL. Devoted grandfather of Jackie, Alix, James, Jonathan and Allene, and Liz. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. W (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Wednesday October 10, 2007 at 11: 30 a.m. Interment Community Section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Bram Appel School Based Project in Sunset Park, North Bay, Ontario, c/o Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, 440 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2H4, 416 924-1164 X 3343.

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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-24 published
MORTON, Richard
On Saturday, December 22, 2007 at his home. Richard MORTON, beloved son of Albert and the late Judy MORTON. Loving brother of Lawrence, and Erica, and brother-in-law of Lorena BECCARI, and Gerry SMALL. Dear uncle of Gabriele, Isaiah, Mitchell, Jordana, Brielle, and Jared. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Monday, December 24, 2007 at 10: 00 a.m. Interment Habonim Section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 32 Strathearn Blvd. Donations may be made to the Richard MORTON Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324, www.benjamins.ca

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SMALLFIELD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-21 published
BOYER, Joan Marie (née SMALLFIELD)
Beloved wife of Michael G. BOYER on July 19, 2007 in her 80th year after a long illness. Loving mother of Richard M. BOYER and his wife Brenda PARKER- BOYER, George F. BOYER and his wife Clare BOLTON, and Pamela Jane BOYER and her husband Andrew ZELIZNAK. Cherished grandmother of five wonderful grandchildren; Christopher John, Emily Louise, Charlotte Cecile, James Flynn and Michael Boyer ZELIZNAK.
There will be a cremation followed by a private internment with no visitation. A service of thanksgiving and a celebration of her life will be held at Saint Mary's Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 1T8 on Wednesday July 25 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. The entrance is off Major Mackenzie on the northwest corner of Yonge and Major Mackenzie. If desired donations in her memory may be made to Saint Mary's Anglican Church (Chapel Restoration Fund) or York Central Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 10 Trench St. Richmond Hill, L4C 4Z3. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Doctor Matilda NG, Doctor John HAYAMI and Doctor BERGER; the nurses of the Chemotherapy Clinic and those of the Continuing Care and Palliative Care Wings at York Central Hospital. Their exemplary skills were always available to us as was their sympathy and Friendship. We shall never forget them.
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SMALLMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-05 published
LLOYD, Lois▼ Adeen,▼ M.D., (F.R.C.S.C.)
On Thursday, December 28, 2006 in Toronto, Doctor Lois LLOYD died after a lengthy illness borne with grace and courage. Please see SMALLMAN, Lois▼ Adeen.▼

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SMALLMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-05 published
SMALLMAN, Lois▲▼ Adeen▲▼ (née LLOYD) M.D., (F.R.C.S.C)
On Thursday, December 28, 2006 in Toronto, after a lengthy illness borne with grace and courage. She was the beloved wife of William Wilson SMALLMAN, Q.C. for 46 years. Dearly loved mother of Anne (Timothy GALLAGHER) and Catherine (John GRANT.) Cherished grandmother 'Lolo' of Connor, Claire and Carlyle GALLAGHER and Emma, Nicole and Elizabeth GRANT. She▼ leaves her sisters Mary McCABE (Toronto) and Nora KERR (Sarasota,▼ Florida▼) and her brother Tracy LLOYD (Beaconsfield, Quebec). A private family committal was held on January 4, 2007 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Lois was first educated at Hillcrest School and Moulton Ladies College. She graduated from Victoria College in Home Economics and the University of Toronto in Medicine. Under the Addison Memorial Fellowship from Victoria College she spent her last year of medical school at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. She then continued her education in London, England as an R.S. McLaughlin Travelling Fellow. She visited the eye clinics of Europe before returning to Toronto to begin her practice of ophthalmology. Practicing under her maiden name, Doctor Lois LLOYD was a neuroophthalmologist at the Toronto General Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children and the Toronto Western Hospital. She was also an associate professor at the University of Toronto Department of Ophthalmology. Lois was a pioneer. She was the first woman to receive an F.R.C.S.(C) in ophthalmology and the first woman to be given an R.S. McLaughlin Travelling Fellowship in surgery. She also had the privilege of being invited to join the American Ophthalmological Society. Lois took great joy in sharing time with her family, playing sports and spending summers in Muskoka. She was a champion golfer, diver and swimmer at U of T. At the age of 15 she won low net at the Ontario Junior Golf Championship. She was also a four-time ladies golf club champion at Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club. She constantly contributed to her community. Following her graduation, Lois received the Gold Key from University of Toronto for outstanding contributions to student life. She was Vice-President of the student council and President of the Medical Women's Undergraduate Association. Lois was a true lady. She was softspoken and gentle in nature. She had high standards. Her inner strength and kindness toward others knew no bounds. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, 230 St. Clair Avenue West (2 blocks west of Avenue Road) on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at the Church. If desired, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (1-888-473-4636), the Parkinson Society of Canada (1-866-264-3345) or the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation (for Ophthalmology) (1-800-661-1083). Arrangements under the direction of the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto.

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SMALLMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-09 published
LLOYD, Lois▲ Adeen,▲ M.D., (F.R.C.S.C)
On Thursday, December 28, 2006 in Toronto, Doctor Lois LLOYD died after a lengthy illness borne with grace and courage. Please see SMALLMAN, Lois▲▼ Adeen.▲▼

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SMALLMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-09 published
SMALLMAN, Lois▲ Adeen▲ (née LLOYD) M.D., (F.R.C.S.C)
On Thursday, December 28, 2006 in Toronto, after a lengthy illness borne with grace and courage. She was the beloved wife of William Wilson SMALLMAN, Q.C. for 46 years. Dearly loved mother of Anne (Timothy GALLAGHER) and Catherine (John GRANT.) Cherished grandmother 'Lolo' of Connor, Claire and Carlyle GALLAGHER and Emma, Nicole and Elizabeth GRANT. She▲ leaves her sisters Mary McCABE (Toronto) and Nora KERR (Sarasota,▲ Florida▲) and her brother Tracy LLOYD (Beaconsfield, Quebec). A private family committal was held on January 4, 2007 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Lois was first educated at Hillcrest Public School and Moulton Ladies College. She graduated from Victoria College in Home Economics and the University of Toronto in Medicine. Under the Addison Memorial Fellowship from Victoria College she spent her last year of medical school at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. She then continued her education in London, England as an R.S. McLaughlin Travelling Fellow. She visited the eye clinics of Europe before returning to Toronto to begin her practice of ophthalmology. Practising under her maiden name, Doctor Lois LLOYD was a neuroophthalmologist at the Toronto General Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children and the Toronto Western Hospital. She was also an associate professor at the University of Toronto Department of Ophthalmology. Lois was a pioneer. She was the first woman to receive an F.R.C.S.(C) in ophthalmology and the first woman to be given an R.S. McLaughlin Travelling Fellowship in surgery. She also had the privilege of being invited to join the American Ophthalmological Society. Lois took great joy in sharing time with her family, playing sports and spending summers in Muskoka. She was a champion golfer, diver and swimmer at U of T. At the age of 15 she won low net at the Ontario Junior Golf Championship. She was also a four-time ladies golf club champion at Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club. She constantly contributed to her community. Following her graduation, Lois received the Gold Key from University of Toronto for outstanding contributions to student life. She was Vice-President of the student council and President of the Medical Women's Undergraduate Association. Lois was a true lady. She was softspoken and gentle in nature. She had high standards. Her inner strength and kindness toward others knew no bounds. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, 230 St. Clair Avenue West (2 blocks west of Avenue Road) on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at the Church. If desired, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (1-888-473-4636), the Parkinson Society Canada (1-800-565-3000)or the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation (for Ophthalmology) (1-800-661-1083). Arrangements under the direction of the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto.

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SMALLWOOD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-09 published
ARMSTRONG, Sara▼ Kathryn▼ (née SMALLWOOD)
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday July 8 2007. Predeceased by her husband Gordon Vernon ARMSTRONG and her parents Doris and Howard SMALLWOOD. Loved▼ and deeply missed by her partner Beverley BURNS, her step-children Wendy (Rick), Scott (Cathy), Veronica (Brad), Hilary (Kathryn deceased), Jennifer (Hiram), Stephen (Carolyn). Grandmother of nine, sister of Richard (Gerry) and Linda (Stephen).
A celebration of Sara's life will be held on Thursday July 12, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. at The Badminton and Racquet Club, 25 St. Clair Ave. West Toronto. We welcome you to share some of your memories at this gathering. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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SMALLWOOD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-12 published
ARMSTRONG, Sara▲ Kathryn▲ (née SMALLWOOD)
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday July 8 2007. Predeceased by her husband Gordon Vernon ARMSTRONG and her parents Doris and Howard SMALLWOOD. Loved▲ and deeply missed by her partner Beverley BURNS, her step-children Wendy (Rick), Scott (Cathy), Veronica (Brad), Hilary (Kathryn deceased), Jennifer (Hiram), Stephen (Carolyn). Grandmother of nine, sister of Richard (Jerry) and Linda (Stephen). Sister-in-law of Geoff (Barbara), Philip (Mary) and Joan. We sincerely thank Dr. Russell GOLDMAN, Julianne DANIELS and all the caregivers for their dedicated support and compassion.
A celebration of Sara's life will be held on Thursday July 12, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. at The Badminton and Racquet Club, 25 St. Clair Ave. West Toronto. We welcome you to share some of your memories at this gathering. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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SMART o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-04 published
GILLEN, Robert Joseph
Peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Friday, August 31, 2007. Robert (Bob) GILLEN of Owen Sound in his 87th year. Loving husband of Doreen. Dear father of Kathleen MALLION (friend Brian) of Fort Erie, Sheila (John) SMART of Pensacola, Florida, Bryan (Sharon) GILLEN of Owen Sound and Keith GILLEN of Sauble Beach. He will be sadly missed by ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and brothers Patrick GILLEN of Markdale and Alexander (Sandy) GILLEN of Mount Forest. Predeceased by his son Raymond, brother James (Jim) GILLEN and sisters Netta MARKHAM, Isabel MERTON and Elizabeth (Betty) MURPHY. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services.

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SMART o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-12 published
SHELLINGTON, Kenneth “Ken&rdquo
Of Kitchener, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Lanark Heights Longterm Care, Kitchener on Monday, December 10, 2007 in his 100th year. Born in Burford Township, son of the late David and Clara (née SHERWOOD) SHELLINGTON. Ken was a Bank Manager with the Royal Bank for many years. he was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, I.O.O. F - Paisley Chapter Hiram Lodge and spent many years volunteering for the Cancer Society. Sadly missed by family Gloria and David SHELLINGTON and family, Barbara and Ken ROMANUK, Beth and Roy McMAHON, Erie ILETT and Karon HUNT, Friends Ray and Linda Jacobs and family, and Lorraine Stanborough and family. Also missed by many other family and Friends. Predeceased by his wife Arnetta (née SMART) SHELLINGTON, sisters Marjory ARMSTRONG, Kathleen McKEOWN and brother Earl SHELLINGTON. Visitation at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Wednesday 7-9 p.m., with Masonic Lodge Service at 6: 45 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Grace United Church, Hanover with visitation from 11: 00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. Interment in Chesley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or World Vision were appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Further information and register book available at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca

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SMART o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-11 published
KELCH, John
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 John KELCH of London and formerly of London Township in his 93rd year. Beloved husband for 66 years of Margje (Margaret H.) KELCH. Dear father of John and Paula KELCH of British Columbia, Dinah and Don SMART of Sarnia, Margaret KELCH of Toronto, Ruth and Dan DOBINSON of Birr and Mary SCILIBERTO of London. Dear grandfather of David and Michael; Jason and James Nicole, Dean and Ernie; John, Christopher and Andrew. Loving great-grandfather of Spencer and Madison. There will be a private family funeral service on Saturday, January 13, 2007 with Rev. James R. GAREY officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com. C. Haskett and son Funeral Home, Lucan, 519-227-4211 entrusted with arrangements.

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SMART o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-06 published
She was a co-founder and defender of Ontario's McMichael gallery
With her husband, she was always ready to do battle with anything that threatened the collection. As the more knowledgeable, she was also responsible securing significant donations
By Val ROSS, Page S9
Toronto -- About 35,000 schoolchildren a year troop through the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario Until recently, a white-haired woman with a taste for artistic scarves would often greet them. Sometimes, she'd stoop down to pick up after them -- whisking away stray candy wrappers as scrupulously as if the gallery were her own house.
Once, it was. Signe McMICHAEL was one half of the couple who created the collection of works by Tom Thomson, Emily Carr, David Milne and the Group of Seven, and Inuit and Woodland art and sculpture. She and her husband, Robert, donated 200 paintings to the public in 1965, along with the house that contained them known as Tapawingo (Place of Joy) -- and the forest in which it sits, about 40 kilometres northwest of Toronto.
"The sense of home that pervades the place today is due to her," said Tom SMART, director of the McMichael. "That kind of feel is her legacy."
"Without this remarkable couple, there would be no gallery," wrote author Pierre Berton, a lifelong friend and defender of the McMichaels, in a letter to The Globe and Mail in 1981. "[They] gave the best years of their lives to the fulfilment of that dream. And when the dream was complete, they turned it over to the people of Ontario -- everything -- the astonishing collection of paintings, the unique log building in which they were housed, and the setting itself -- perhaps the most valuable piece of rural real estate in the province."
Mr. Berton, the champion, invoked the ghost of Canada's first prime minister and aimed his lance directly at Queen's Park, which had decided to close the gallery and the estate (and with it the McMichael's home), for two years.
"In the light of the ludicrous and contradictory statements being made on behalf of the gallery's board and the Government, it is pertinent to question the real motives of the bureaucrats," Mr. Berton wrote. "For none of the arguments has been convincing. As Sir John A. Macdonald once said, in a different context, 'It won't catch the blindest.' The suspicion lingers that the civil servants are trying to get rid of the McMichaels. The public, surely, will not stand for this shabby treatment. Every Canadian who has spent an afternoon at this unique and splendid gallery owes a debt to Robert and Signe McMICHAEL."
The McMICHAELs were always ready to skirmish with anyone they sensed who wanted to move the collection or the institution away from its founders' vision, with Robert doing the talking, and Signe frowning and nodding vigorously in the background.
Her family, the Sorensons, immigrated to Canada from Denmark in 1927. They arrived when Signe was 6, settling in the Peace River district of Alberta. Her mother, Anna Tera, died shortly after, leaving Soren SORENSON to bring up his three daughters, Astrid, Signe, and Helen, in the approaching Depression. Yet Signe always spoke of a happy childhood, with a pony, a dog cart and explorations on cross-country skis.
A good scholar with a prodigious memory, she graduated from Alberta College in the opening days of the Second World War and was hired into the communications branch of the Royal Canadian Air Force. With demobilization, she took jobs in commercial radio in Edmonton, Vancouver -- and then Toronto, where she met a tall, confident salesman who told her he was building a business that offered bridal photography services.
"When I first met her, Signe SORENSON was employed as a continuity writer at [Toronto's] radio station CKEY," Robert McMICHAEL wrote in his autobiography, One Man's Obsession. "Impressed with the care and attention she gave to writing and scheduling the brief, inexpensive bridal commercials I purchased, I found that I was also personally attracted to her. In spite of the small salary I could offer, I was able to lure her to work at my photographic studio."
This passage is one of the longest Mr. McMICHAEL wrote about the woman who would become his loyal wife for the next 54 years.
"The title of his book tells it all," said Geoffrey ZIMMERMAN, who was Ms. McMICHAEL's legal representative on the McMichael gallery board. "But the thing that always struck me was what a complementary partnership it was. Bob was full of bravado, he could bully or charm; Signe was quiet but methodical."
"I always felt he kept her under a basket," said Dennis REID, senior curator of Canadian art at the Art Gallery of Ontario. "And I always liked her sweet disposition and gentle heart."
The pair married in 1949. Two years later, Robert went to see some bush land outside Toronto on the Humber River (and here his prose becomes genuinely romantic): "My pulse quickened and I knew I was falling in love at first sight; an affair that would last a lifetime. That evening, as I tried to describe the forests and hills above the yawning valley with its twisted river… Signe smiled at me and, I could see, was making allowances for gross exaggeration."
But she fell in love, too, and they bought six hectares. As Robert's photography business morphed into packaging products targeted at the newlywed market, he travelled the continent, leaving Ms. McMICHAEL to handle the construction of their new house. Soon, they were wealthy enough to fill it with Canadian landscape art.
By the late 1950s, Tapawingo had become famous for paintings and parties, with neighbours such as the Bertons, and surviving members of the Group of Seven, the famed association of landscape artists that included Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, A.Y. Jackson, Frank Johnston, Arthur Lismer, J.E.H. MacDonald and Frederick Varley. Tom Thomson was Friends with most of the members but died before the group was formed. Later, the group expanded to include L.L. FitzGerald, Edwin Holgate and A.J. Casson.
As it happens, Jackson and Varley lived out some of their final years at Tapawingo, and some members of the group are buried on the property.
In 1965, the McMichaels convinced the provincial government to take over Tapawingo's operating costs and create a public gallery. In return, they were given the unusual right to live on-site, all expenses paid, and to occupy two of the five positions on the gallery's board. In 1968, after more McMichael lobbying, the gallery won Crown status, which meant that gifts could be written off against donors' income -- a precedent for all art patrons in Canada.
One who gave to the McMichael was Colonel Sam McLAUGHLIN, president of General Motors of Canada. "I doubt that but for Signe's Friendship with Isabel McLAUGHLIN that the colonel would have given his collection," Mr. ZIMMERMAN said.
By 1980, the gallery had become a conservationist's nightmare. The couple was ousted so the building could be fireproofed, repaired and expanded. In 1981, Ontario taxpayers paid $298,544 to buy them a big new house in nearby Belfountain, but it wasn't the same. They were unhappy to be away from home. "We'd still rather have Tapawingo," Mr. McMichael said.
Another festering issue was the gallery's mandate. According to the original deal, it was to collect works by artists "who have made contributions to the development of Canadian art." But what is "Canadian art"? In 1996, after curators installed a modernistic steel-and-concrete sculpture by John McEwen on the long entrance drive where the couple had once planted saplings by hand, the landscape-loving McMichaels sued Ontario for breach of contract. In June, 2000, they won. Ontario passed legislation that restored their board positions and reaffirmed that the gallery's mandate lay predominantly in realistic imagery.
This was the art loved by Ms. McMICHAEL, in particular. John RYERSON, now director of the Varley Gallery in Markham, Ontario, chatted with her about the collection in the 16 years he worked at the McMichael. "She was the more knowledgeable," he recalled, "though profoundly overshadowed by Bob."
Mr. McMICHAEL died in 2003. "He was the love of her life," Mr. ZIMMERMAN said. "After, she was preoccupied with her memories."
But for as long as she could, he said, despite knee surgery, she would go to the gallery to greet the schoolchildren.
Signe Kirsten Sorenson McMICHAEL was born February 10, 1921, in Sandersig, Denmark. She died of heart disease in Toronto on Wednesday evening. She was 86. She is survived by her older sister, Astrid WRIGHT. She will be buried at Tapawingo beside her husband, amid the graves of the Group of Seven. The graveyard was created by the Province of Ontario and is restricted to members of the Group of Seven, their wives and the founders. The graves are laid out in a circle, with rocks from the Canadian Shield as headstones. Members of the group not interred there are Franklin Carmichael, Edwin Holgate, L.L. FitzGerald and J.E. MacDonald.
The funeral will be held at the gallery in Kleinburg, Ontario, at 11 a.m. on Monday.

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SMART o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-25 published
WILLIAMS, Robert Hutt, B.Arch., M.R.A.I.C.
At his home, "Oakleigh", in Port Dalhousie October 22, 2007. son of Robert B. and Jesse A. WILLIAMS, dearly beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth for 52 years, father of Jon (Ann) and Susan (Leslie). He will be missed by his three wonderful grand_sons Phillip, David and Colin, niece Roberta SMART (née HOSE) brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Barbara YEILDING. Bob was predeceased by sisters Laurena MacDONALD and Kathleen McCULLEY.
As a retired, well known and much respected architect for 45 years and senior partner of the firm of MacBeth, Williams, Woodruff and Elmes he was responsible for the design of many prominent buildings in the Niagara Region.
He was a member of the Rotary Club chairing the Children's Committee and a Paul Harris Fellow, the first chairman of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee 1976-79, served on the Board of Directors of the Niagara Peninsula Crippled Children's Society from 1972-1988 and as president from 1980-82. As a strong and active member of St. George's Anglican Church he worked on the history and architecture of the church until his death.
He loved his family and home and was an avid gardener.
Visitation at Hulse and English Funeral Home, 75 Church St. St. Catharines, on Friday, October 26, 2: 00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Funeral service at St. George's Anglican Church, 83 Church St. St. Catharines Saturday, October 27 - 10: 30 a.m. Reception to follow in the Parish hall.
Donations may be made in Bob's memory to Family and Children's Services Niagara or St. George's Anglican Church.

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SMART o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-03 published
DEW, Desmond Stephen Carrick
Born Gloucestershire, England, February 25, 1912. Died in Parksville, British Columbia, October 24, 2007 in his 96th year. Loved husband of Marjorie SMART (died 1974) and dear father of Tony (Barb, son David) of Calabogie, Ontario. Beloved husband of Beverley (formerly Best, née HUGHES) for 32 years and loved stepfather of Duncan BEST (Marilynn) of Ottawa, Ontario and Joan Best MURRAY (Kevin) of Oakville, Ontario. Dearest Desi of Robin and Colin BEST. In accordance with Desmond's wishes, there will be no service. Cremation has taken place. Thanks to the First Memorial Funeral Services of B.C.

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SMART o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-08 published
WALKER, Olwen▼ (née OWEN)
Of Avondale Road, Rosedale, Toronto; The Cabin at Claremont, Ontario; and Park House, Isle of Mull, Scotland, beloved wife of 63 years of the late James Woods WALKER, OBE, Q.C. Born Wychwood Park, Toronto, November 14th, 1912 to Professor Eric Trevor OWEN of Trinity College, Toronto and Elsie Una MacLEAN of the Isle of Mull. Died peacefully at Belmont House December 6th, 2007. Olwen was a shining example to her niece, Daphne (Miller) BEAUROY, nephews Iain (her Godson) and the late Keith MILLER Eric, Ronald,▼ Trevor,▼ the late Kenneth, and Gerald OWEN, niece Meredith STANFORD née OWEN, Daphne's▼ children Fabienne, Stéphane, Muriel and David BEAUROY and grandnieces Rachel BEAUROY and Lucy BEAUROY. Olwens brothers Trevor and Ivon OWEN, and on the WALKER side, Hugh, Gordon, Hilary and Mary WALKER, Leonard and Douglas GILDAY, their children and families and the many Friends and admirers throughout the world will never forget her clear purpose, her sense of decorum, her generosity of hand and heart, her forthrightness, her joy in everything. She strove for perfection in all she was and did, and expected the same in return. Her warm benevolence and hospitality illuminated many lives. Devoted to her husband, she shared with him a love of nature translated into their life work: reforesting whole tracts of their land on the Oakridges Moraine.
Interment at the Walker plot, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on December 15th at twelve noon, followed by Anglican service at the Belmont House chapel and a lunch reception in the Solarium at 1 p.m.
Olwen supported Belmont House with her husband as a donor. She worked there as a volunteer, and since 1996 it has been her home. Our▼ thanks to the staff, to Doctor BIRMINGHAM, and to dear Angela SMART, Olwen's▼ private nurse-companion, true friend and carer in her final years.
To remember Olwen and Jim WALKER, please plant a tree in their name, or give to a charity of your choosing.

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SMART o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-14 published
WALKER, Olwen▲ (née OWEN)
Of Avondale Road, Rosedale, Toronto; The Cabin at Claremont, Ontario; and Park House, Isle of Mull, Scotland, beloved wife of 63 years of the late James Woods WALKER, OBE, Q.C. Born Wychwood Park, Toronto, November 14th, 1912 to Professor Eric Trevor OWEN of Trinity College, Toronto and Elsie Una MacLEAN of the Isle of Mull. Died peacefully at Belmont House December 6th, 2007. Olwen was a shining example to her niece, Daphne (MILLER) BEAUROY, nephews Iain and the late Keith MILLER; the late Eric, Ronald,▲ Trevor,▲ the late Kenneth, and Gerald OWEN, niece Meredith STANFORD née OWEN, Daphne's▲ children Fabienne, Stéphane, Muriel and David BEAUROY and grand-nieces Rachel BEAUROY and Lucy BEAUROY. Olwen's brothers Trevor and Ivon OWEN, and on the WALKER side, Hugh, Gordon, Hilary and Mary WALKER, Leonard and Douglas GILDAY, their children, our families and the many Friends and admirers throughout the world will never forget her clear purpose, her sense of decorum, her generosity of hand and heart, her forthrightness, her joy in everything. She strove for perfection in all she was and did, and expected the same in return. Her warm benevolence and hospitality illuminated many lives. Devoted to her husband, she shared with him a love of nature translated into their life work: reforesting whole tracts of their land on the Oakridges Moraine. She stood ever firm on principle, and her judgement of merit was swift and, some would claim, infallible.
Interment at the Walker plot, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on December 15th at twelve noon, followed by Anglican service at the Belmont House chapel and a lunch reception in the Solarium at 1 p.m.
Olwen supported Belmont House with her husband as a donor. She worked there as a volunteer, and since 1996 it has been her home. Our▲ thanks to the staff, to Doctor BIRMINGHAM, and to dear Angela SMART, Olwen's▲ private nurse-companion, true friend and carer in her final years.
To remember Olwen and Jim WALKER, please plant a tree in their name, or give to a charity of your choosing.

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