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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-03-05 published
WILLIAMSON, Edward John Arthur
Of R.R.#1 Cargill, passed away at Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, March 3, 2008 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Marion (HUCKLE.) Loving father of Margaret and Charles STARK, Doctor Susan and Doctor Clifford WEAVER, all of Peterborough, David and Sharon of R.R.#1 Mar. Cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and their families. He will be missed by his daughter-in-law Jean of Port Hardy, British Columbia; brother Alfred of Wiarton; sister Lillian KARLEY of Kitchener; mother-in-law Alma HUCKLE of Walkerton, brother-in-law Ralph and Shirley HUCKLE of R.R.#1 Hanover, and sister-in-law Joan and Gerald POPKEY of High River, Alberta. Predeceased by his son Rodger; brothers George and Emerson; father-in-law John HUCKLE and parents William and Christina (MARGRUM) WILLIAMSON. At Ed's request there will be no services. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be made through the Cameron Funeral Home, Walkerton. www.cameronfuneralhomes.com

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-04-01 published
SHIER, Rhoda Jane (née PORTER)
Peacefully at the Kelso Pines Retirement Lodge in Owen Sound on Monday March 31, 2008. In her 99th year, Rhoda Jane Shier (née PORTER,) beloved wife of the late Allan SHIER. Dear sister of Earl PORTER, Evelyn WILLIAMSON and Clayton PORTER and his wife Betty. Fondly remembered by her extended family. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Wednesday April 2 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Rev. Ted CREEN officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the family.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-06-03 published
HAWES, Luella
Of Wiarton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2008 in her 94th year. Luella was predeceased by her parents Harriett (FORBES) and Fred HAWES and brothers Arthur and James. Luella was a very dear and unique lady who will be sadly missed by her special Friends Carol (Dave) WILLIAMSON and Doris (Murray) STEWARD/STEWART/STUART. Visitation will be held at the George Funeral Home, Wiarton on Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 10: 00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11: 00 a.m. Rev. David LEGGATT officiating. Interment Eastnor Cemetery. Donations made to Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-07-02 published
VENNARD, Orland Oscar “Benny&rdquo
Passed peacefully at the Saugeen Memorial Hospital in Southampton, Friday, June 27, 2008 with his wife and his children at his bedside, in his 81st year. Orland VENNARD of Port Elgin, loving husband of 56 years to Jean VENNARD (CAMPBELL,) cherished father and mentor to Rob of Port Elgin, Jamie (Tracy) and Mari all of Kitchener and Lanny (Jack) BINGHAM of Port Elgin. He will be deeply missed for his sense of humour by his 8 grandchildren; Rachel and Daniel VENNARD, Nyssa FINDLAY and Carter VENNARD, Brooke, Bailey, Brie and Ken BINGHAM. Beloved little brother of Margaret GIBBONS of Owen Sound. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothy McKILLOP and Grace WILLIAMSON. He will be fondly remembered by his niece Daryl GIBBONS of Owen Sound and his nephew Rob CAMPBELL of Vancouver as well as dear Friends Charlie HAINES, Ed ROSNER and Tom CALEY. It was Orland's request that there be no funeral service. There will be a graveside memorial service for family and Friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services 519-371-8507.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2007-05-07 published
John "Jack" McDONALD DEWAR
In loving memory of John McDONALD DEWAR, " Jack,▼" September▼ 4, 1912 - April 24, 2008, who died peacefully at the Sudbury General Hospital on Thursday at the age of 95.
Beloved husband of Maud (née HOPKIN.) Cherished father of Vivian and husband Morris VILLENEUVE of Manitowaning, Alice and husband Burke PENNIE of Manitowaning. Dear granddad of Jacqueline and husband Bob WHITE/WHYTE, Jennifer▼ and husband Neil TALBOT, Shawn▼ VILLENEUVE and Jenny, Heather and husband Mark GIBEAULT, John and wife Lara▼ PENNIE, Tina▼ and husband Jon BALFE, Robert and wife Lisa PENNIE. Special▼ great grandfather of Christopher, Steven, Shelby, Kelsey, Rosie, Brooke, Jack, Grace, Annie, Mary-Alice (MyA), BRODIE. Predeceased by all his siblings, Reginald (wife Grace) Dewar, Grenville (wife Lorma) Dewar, Jean▼ (husband Russ) WILLIAMSON, George▼ (twin brother,) Marjorie (husband Cliff) VAN HORNE. Family▼ and Friends remembered and celebrated Jack's life from 6: 30 - 8:30 pm Saturday. Funeral Service was at 2: 30 pm Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Island▼ Funeral▼ Home.▼ Reverend Maxine McVEY officiating. Burial at Providence Bay Cemetery.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-05-07 published
John "Jack" McDONALD DEWAR
In loving memory of John McDONALD DEWAR, " Jack,▲" September▲ 4, 1912 -
April 24, 2008, who died peacefully at the Sudbury General Hospital
on Thursday at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Maud (née HOPKIN.)
Cherished father of Vivian and husband Morris VILLENEUVE of
Manitowaning, Alice and husband Burke PENNIE of Manitowaning. Dear
granddad of Jacqueline and husband Bob WHITE/WHYTE, Jennifer▲ and husband Neil
TALBOT, Shawn▲ VILLENEUVE and Jenny, Heather and husband Mark GIBEAULT,
John and wife Lara▲ PENNIE, Tina▲ and husband Jon BALFE, Robert and wife
Lisa PENNIE. Special▲ great grandfather of Christopher, Steven,
Shelby, Kelsey, Rosie, Brooke, Jack, Grace, Annie, Mary-Alice (MyA),
Brodie. Predeceased by all his siblings, Reginald (wife Grace)
DEWAR, Grenville (wife Lorma) DEWAR, Jean (husband Russ) WILLIAMSON,
George▲ (twin brother,) Marjorie (husband Cliff) VAN HORNE. Family▲ and
Friends remembered and celebrated Jack's life from 6: 30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday. Funeral Service was at 2: 30 pm Sunday, April 27, 2008 at
Island▲ Funeral▲ Home.▲ Reverend Maxine McVEY officiating. Burial at
Providence Bay Cemetery. Donations to the Mindemoya Hospital Aux or
to Heart and Stroke would be appreciated.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-10-29 published
Marion Thelma CURRAN (née WILLIAMSON)
At York Central Hospital, Richmond Hill on Saturday, October 18, 2008 in
her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late William Curran. Loving mother to
their 10 children and their spouses: Michael (died 1986) and Susan,
Kathryn and Nick, Jane, Jennifer and Sylvain, James and Gwendolyn, Andrew
and Kim, Robert and Barbara, Joseph and Sherlynn, Geoffrey and Samantha,
and Victoria. ''Grambo'' to her 19 grand- children: Andrew, Elizabeth,
Sarah, Christopher, Nicole, Marisa, Peter, Bethany, Kate, Jesse,
Benjamin, Rachel, Joe, Judah, Matthew, Emily, Laura, Simon and Liam and
her great-grandchildren: Jack, Luke and Haven. Born and raised on the
Williamson farm on Lake Mindemoya, Marion was sixth of her seven sister
and four brothers, following Crystal, Floyd, Ilene, Dot, and Dub, and
preceding Margaret, Reid, Norrie, Dale and Peter. Marion lived a life of
joyful service to her family and community. She will be sadly missed by
her many extended family members and Friends. A funeral service was held
at King City United Church on Thursday October 23, 2009.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2008-12-03 published
Jean Marie WILLIAMSON
August 29, 1915 - November 29, 2008
In loving memory of Jean Williamson, a long time resident of Mindemoya,
who passed away peacefully at the Sudbury General Hospital at the age of
93. Jean was born in Paisley, Scotland and moved to Toronto with her
mother, Margaret Birch, when she was three. Jean graduated from Jarvis
Collegiate (Toronto) in 1928 and went on to graduate from the Toronto
General Hospital's School of Nursing in 1938. Jean then attended the
University of Toronto and graduated in 1940 from the Public Health
Nursing program. After completing the nursing program Jean worked for the
Red Cross at the outpost hospitals in Wallaceburg and Thessalon. She then
found her way to Manitoulin Island where she worked as the Red Cross
Public Health Nurse, meeting the needs of Manitoulin Island residents.
This is where she met Roy. Jean and Roy were married December 4, 1943 in
Toronto and returned to Mindemoya in 1948. After the birth of her sons
she returned to full time work in 1965 as the Public Health Nurse for the
Sudbury and District Health Unit. She retired in 1980. Jean was actively
involved in her community as a member of the Manitoulin Drama Club, the
Stamp Club, the Carnarvon Horticultural Society, the Bridge Club, the
Nature Club and the Central Manitoulin Historical Society. Jean also had
many interests and passions which included reading, baking, knitting,
needlepoint, gardening, travel and music. In 1990 at the age of 75 she
completed her Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in History from
Laurentian University. Loving wife of Roy (predeceased 1964), devoted
mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother of David (Diane) of
Mindemoya, grand_son Robert (Kate) and great-grand_son Patrick. Ian (Lois)
of Gore Bay, grandchildren Sarah Jayne, Jennifer and Andrew. Ted (Jane)
of Sudbury, grandchildren Angella and Craig. She will also be sadly
missed by many Friends and relatives near and abroad. A memorial will be
held at the Mindemoya United Church on Thursday, December 4th at 11 am
officiated by Mary-Jo Eckert-Tracy. If so desired, memorial donations may
be made in memory of Jean to the Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-26 published
LECOURTOIS, Gertrude May (formerly WILLIAMSON, née CAMPBELL)
Of Guelph suddenly on Thursday February 21, 2008 at the LaPointe-Fisher Nursing Home in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late John Alexander WILLIAMSON (1964) and the late Gordon LECOURTOIS (1993.) Loving mother of Jerry and his wife Jean▲ WILLIAMSON, JoAnn DUNN and Mary Jane and her husband Robert JOHNSTONE. Lovingly remembered by 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Bruce CAMPBELL and sister-in-law of Zetta CARTER and Dorothy JEWELL. She was predeceased by brother's John and Alex CAMPBELL and by sisters Helen SIPLE and Etoile STERLING. Gertrude was a longtime resident of Saint Thomas and had recently moved to Guelph. The Funeral Service was held on Monday at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas. Interment followed at the Elmdale Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of one's choice through Williams Funeral Home (519-631-0850).

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-10 published
CLARK, Fraser Bronsdon
Born July 27, 1948 died suddenly at the age of 59 in his sleep on March 9th, 2008. Loving husband to Frances (GRIGG.) Wonderful father to his daughters Maxine and Erica. Father-in-law to Pat POOLE and J.D. WILLIAMSON. Cherished grandfather to Anabelle Lea POOLE. Brother of Janet WHITNALL and brother-in-law of Randy, Ray, Linda and Marilyn. Beloved uncle to Carli, Michael, Barb, Bill, Ashley, Trevor and Carly. Wonderful teacher of students at Fanshawe College for over 20 years. He leaves behind many wonderful Friends and family. Fraser will be missed dearly by all. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Fraser are asked to consider the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-26 published
SCRIMGEOUR, Harvey
Peacefully at Maitland Manor on Sunday, March 23, 2008. Harvey SCRIMGEOUR of Goderich, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Grace (FINCH) SCRIMGEOUR. Loving father of Barry of Bayfield and Bill (Marlene) of Collingwood. Dear grandfather of Kim (Keith) BRALEY of Canisteo, New York and Mark SCRIMGEOUR of Hamilton. Step grandfather of Holly (T.E.S.) HYNES, Patty (Greg) GROSSMAN and Mark WILLIAMSON all of Collingwood. Great-grandfather to Connor BRALEY. Step great-grandfather to Myla, Alyssa, Tyler GROSSMAN and Tehya HYNES. Dear friend of Leona McBRIDE and fondly remembered by Susan McBRIDE. Predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. There will be no funeral home visitation. Cremation. A graveside service will be held at Clinton Cemetery in the spring. Donations to Victoria Street United Church can be made through McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Goderich, 519-524-7345. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-29 published
WALKER- THIEL, Mary
The family of the late Mary WALKER- THIEL would like to express a sincere thank-you to all who have helped us during our time of tragedy. Thank-you to all who were at the scene of the accident, to the ambulance attendants, to the Exeter Firefighters and to the Ontario Provincial Police, especially Pat ARMSTRONG. Thank-you to the staff at South Huron Hospital for your caring and empathetic kindness, especially to Doctor FARRELL, Nancy HODGERT, Marg WILLIAMSON, and Sherri LEIS. Thank-you to the Victim Service Response Teams in Huron and Oxford Counties for all of your support. Thank-you to the staff at London Health Sciences Centre Trauma Unit for your compassionate care, especially Karen PIERRE, Lisa HARKNESS, Deb, Ashley and Macy. Thank-you to all who sent flowers, food, cards, or made donations. The support from the community has been incredible. Thank-you to everyone who assisted with the beautiful service, especially Mark HEIMRICH and Bob KREUGER for the sound system and to the First Zurich Scouts and Guiders for the Honor Guard. Thank-you to Joyce McBETH and staff, the Zurich Arena staff, and to the Evangelical Lutheran Women ladies group for the luncheon. Also a special thank-you to Hay Mutual Insurance Company and to our family's employers. Thank-you most of all to Pastor Ann KREUGER for your dedication and words of compassion, we would not be getting through this without you. Thank-you to those we may have forgotten to name. May the Lord bless you all. Hub and the Simmons- WALKER- THIEL families.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-14 published
BAKER, Meade
At Seaforth Community Hospital on Thursday, April 10, 2008, Meade BAKER of R.R.#1, Seaforth, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (DRAGER) BAKER. Dear father of Sheila (Jim) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Seaforth, Doris (Neil) WILLIAMSON, Walton, Betty Jean (John) WALSH, Kitchener and Ed (Pat) BAKER, Egmondville. Loved by nine grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Remembered by siblings Irene TYNDALL, Betty GRENIER, Clara (Bill) BROWN, John (Jan) BAKER, Gladys (Grant) McGREGOR, Bill (Marg) BAKER and Wanda WILSON and in-laws Arnetta BAKER, Bridget BAKER and Greta BAKER. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Clara (MEADE) BAKER, siblings Glen BAKER, Auston (Fanny) BAKER, Bruce BAKER, Robert (Lil) BAKER and Murray BAKER, and in-laws Bruce TYNDALL, Alphonse GRENIER and Adam WILSON. There will be no funeral home visitation. A private family graveside service will be held at Baird's Cemetery, Stanley Township. Arrangements entrusted to the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, Seaforth (519-527-1390). Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-16 published
BALSDON, George▼
Suddenly on April 15, 2008 at Victoria Hospital in his 78th year. Loving▼ husband of Jacqueline BALSDON. Father▼ to Cheryl (Mark) HILL, Cindy▼ WYLIE (John KAUFMANN.) Grandfather to Amanda WYLIE (Ken RICHER,) Nicole▼ HILL and Kasey KAUFMANN, great-grandfather to Ken RICHER. Brother to Cora McCANN, Earl (Peg) BALSDON, Edith (Morris) MITCHELL. Brother-in-law▼ to Marjorie WALKER and Jean (Bill) WILLIAMSON. Predeceased▼ by Les McCANN, Dick and Mary BALSDON and Harry WALKER. Visitation▼ will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell) on Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. Service of remembrance will be held in the chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2008. Donations may be made to the Fairmont United Church, in memory of George.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-17 published
BALSDON, George▲
Suddenly on April 15, 2008 at Victoria Hospital in his 78th year. Loving▲ husband of Jacqueline BALSDON. Father▲ to Cheryl (Mark) HILL, Cindy▲ WYLIE (John KAUFMANN.) Grandfather to Amanda WYLIE (Ken RICHER,) Nicole▲ HILL and Kasey KAUFMANN, great-grandfather to Ken RICHER. Brother to Cora McCANN, Earl (Peg) BALSDON, Edith (Morris) MITCHELL. Brother-in-law▲ to Marjorie WALKER and Jean (Bill) WILLIAMSON. Predeceased▲ by Les McCANN, Dick and Mary BALSDON and Harry WALKER. Visitation▲ will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell) on Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. Service of remembrance will be held in the chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2008. Donations may be made to the Fairmont United Church, in memory of George.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-18 published
RICHARDSON, Gerald Wayne
At Wingham and District Hospital, on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, Mr. Jerry RICHARDSON of R.R.#4, Wingham, age 59 years. Beloved husband of the late Sharon SAULNIER who predeceased him December 6, 2007. Dear father of Jason RICHARDSON of Wingham and Danielle RICHARDSON of London. Loving father of Jason RICHARDSON of Wingham and Danielle RICHARDSON of London. Loving son of Belle (JOHNSTONE) RICHARDSON of London. Brother of Ron and Marie RICHARDSON of London. Brother-in-law of Heather and Barry TOBIN, Bonnie and Paul COLVILLE of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nephew of Robert and Mandy WILLIAMSON of London. Predeceased by his father Emerson RICHARDSON. Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Saturday, 1: 00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Robert WILLIAMSON and Mr. Phil BRUCE officiating. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-18 published
GILLIES, Harvey G.
At Hill House Hospice, Richmond Hill (formerly of Port Dover). Harvey was born on October 28, 1909 and died just short of his hundredth year, on May 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marion (née MILLER,) his three daughters, Gwen WILLIAMSON, Megan LEFOLII and Lynne THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, and his four grandchildren, Graham and Deborah WILLIAMSON and Lee and Scott THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. He is mourned and his memory honoured by all of them, by his sons-in-law David WILLIAMSON, Ken LEFOLII and Jamie THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, and by his many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Grace United Church (Chapman and St. George St.) Port Dover, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by a Service to Celebrate Harvey's life. Reverend Murray ROUNDING officiating. Interment Port Dover Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Society or to Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 4A1. Arrangements have been entrusted to Thompson Waters Funeral Home, Port Dover (519-583-1530). On-line condolences can be e-mailed to waters@nornet.on.ca.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-29 published
BROUMPTON, R. Lorraine (WILLIAMSON)
At her late residence on Tuesday, May 27th, 2008, R. Lorraine (WILLIAMSON) BROUMPTON in her 80th year. Loved wife for 49 years of the late C. Jack BROUMPTON (2001.) Loving mother of Jack of Sudbury, Catherine BRENNAN of London and David and his wife Nancy of Colorado, U.S.A. Nana to her 5 dear grandchildren, Kaitlin, Jessica, Krista, Evan and Annalyse. Mother-in-law of Norma HENRY of Sudbury. Also remembered by Harry TAILOR/TAYLOR. Greatly missed by her good friend Margaret KENNY, her 3 sisters-in-law Mary Ellen WILLIAMSON, Lil WILLIAMSON, Ellen MARCEAU, her brother-in-law Richard BROUMPTON and a sister Shirley. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Roy, Neil and Donald WILLIAMSON and her sisters Thelma Julia LAWRANCE and Mary Louise HENDERSON. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive Friends from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. Friday, May 30th, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a Memorial Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, May 31st at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend David R. CARROTHERS officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Saint_Joseph's Health Care Foundation, (for Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care), 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario N6A 4V2 or charity of choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.on.ca

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-04 published
McLELLAN, Donald Moore
Peacefully at his residence on June 3rd, 2008, surrounded by his family, Donald Moore McLELLAN went home to be with his Lord. In his 89th year, Don is survived by his wife of 66 years, Adeline (GRIFFIN,) and his children Larry (Diane) McLELLAN and Shirley (Paul) RATZLAFF. Grandchildren Shawn McLELLAN, Amy McLELLAN, and Jennifer (Alex) WILLIAMSON. Great-grandchildren Alexander and James WILLIAMSON. Brother-in-law to Helen MORNINGSTAR, Allen and Melba GRIFFIN, and Alberta DUBOIS. Don and Adeline were two of the 13 founding members of Peoples Church. Don will forever be remembered for his dedication and love to his family, church, and Friends, and for his kind and gentle manner. Family and Friends will be received on Friday, June 6, 2008 from 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at 1: 00 p.m. at Peoples Church, 3888 London Line, Wyoming. Interment to follow in Wyoming Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Peoples Church building fund. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-23 published
HALE, Bev
Peacefully with his family by his side, at Victoria Hospital, on Saturday, June 21, 2008, Bev HALE of London, at the age of 75. Beloved husband and best friend of Marilyn. Cherished father of Kim (Jim) BOSTON; Jan (Bill) COURNEYA and Lori (Doug) ATTRIDGE. Predeceased by his sister June Rutherford. Dear brother-in-law of Mabel WILLIAMSON; Alma MCINNES/MCINNIS. Very much loved Papa of Jamie, Jeff (Carina), Krista BOSTON; Chad, Chase COURNEYA; Douglas, Joshua, Alex ATTRIDGE, and great-Papa of Ava BOSTON. Dear uncle of Brian RUTHERFORD and Judy BETTS. Big Bev was the proud owner of Hale Electric which served London for 75 years. Passionate golfer and long time member of Highland Golf and Country Club. Bev will be missed by many Friends and golfing buddies. Cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North. A memorial Celebration of Life will be conducted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. at St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 1246 Oxford Street West, London. Interment of ashes at Woodland Cemetery, London. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bev are asked to consider the Breast Cancer Society of Canada or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent to condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com "So long Big Bev"

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-07 published
SHEFFER, Alma Alma Mildred (née SAUNDERS)
Age 87, formerly of Brigden, died peacefully at Fiddick's Nursing Home, Petrolia, on Sunday, July 6, 2008, with her family by her side. Survived by her family Shirley and Roy COOPER of Wyoming, Marion and John FORD of Brigden, and Evelyn and Rae JAPP of Brigden. Grandchildren Bev WRIGHT, Stephen and Elizabeth COOPER, Sandra and David BERRY, Carol FORD and Jeff TANNER, Bonnie and Joe DAWSON, Vicki and Chris CRAN, John and Shannon FORD, Eddy and Carrie JAPP, Barry and Trisha JAPP, and Jeffery and Rachel JAPP, 23 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grand_son. Also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law Thelma SAUNDERS, Dorothy and Jacob SPENLER, Marion CODLING, Ruby and Sherman BAILEY, Stella SHEFFER, and Floyd and Rita SHEFFER. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Rachel Jane (WILLIAMSON) SAUNDERS, brothers and sisters Stella, Cecil, Nettie, Bettie, Jacob, Marion, Earl, and three infants and a granddaughter Mary Kathleen FORD. It was Mother's wish that there be a private service following cremation. Interment at Saunders Family Cemetery, Brooke Township, Lambton County. Sympathy donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation, Petrolia, (the Pat Mailloux Cataract Clinic Memorial Fund), or the charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-02-13 published
LEGGATT, Catherine Dorothy
On Monday February 11, 2008 in Toronto: Born March 16, 1932 in Chatham, New Brunswick: only child of Arthur James LEGGATT and Beatrice May GROAT. Dorothy was part of the extended LEGGATT family being the first of sixteen first cousins, 34 second cousins and 19 aunts and uncles. Dorothy lived with her grandmother Groat in Chatham during her early childhood, and attended Saint Michael's Academy. She graduated from St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia in 1951 after a stellar turn as President of the student theatrical group. She attended Law School at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. She was a member of the Maritime Championship Debating Team, and was the only woman graduate in 1954 to practice law. Dorothy practiced in Chatham, New Brunswick as a sole practitioner and as a Crown Attorney. She practised in Ontario with Jeffery and Jeffery of London; and Solway Wright in Ottawa; and as the first female General Counsel to the Toronto Port Authority from which she retired in 1997. In Toronto she was active in theatrical, educational, architectural and historical activities. She volunteered with the Daily Bread Food Bank, Saint Michael's Hospital and other community-based charities. Dorothy was an avid traveler all her life. Visitation will be on Friday, February 15 at 2: 00 p.m. with a funeral service at 3:00 p.m., followed by gathering of family and Friends at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home and Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street Toronto, (Sherbourne and Wellesley Streets). Interment of Dorothy's ashes will take place at Saint Michael's Cemetery in Miramichi, New Brunswick at a later date. The family thanks the team that has been with Dorothy on her journey, Wendy CORBER of Community Care Access Centre, Karen WILLIAMSON of Community Occupational Therapists and Associates, and in particular, the medical team at Perram House for the holistic and humanistic approach to Dorothy's palliative care needs, and particularly, Sonia BROWN for her kind and attentive care during Dorothy's last few weeks. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Perram House, a palliative care hospice in Toronto, www.perramhouse.ca, or Perram House, 4 Wellesley Place, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2K4. On-line condolences may be made at www.mem.com

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-29 published
HEMMANS, Gwendolyn Frances (née HASKINS)
(July 31, 1915-March 14, 2008)
My beautiful mother passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Dorothy HASKINS. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of late George Edward W. HEMMANS and her beloved daughter Gayden Ann HEMMANS. Gwen is survived by her loving, devoted daughter Barbara HEMMANS, sons-in-law Jon TURVEY and Erik KALAIDZIS, grandchildren Michael and Farrell TURVEY, sister Reverend Viola WILLIAMSON, brother Gordon HASKINS and spouse Vera CERNETIC and nine nieces and nephews. Gwen lived an exciting and healthy life in Toronto and Vancouver and loved both cities. She will be remembered by family and Friends for her love and true enjoyment of life, caring personality, sense of humour, her elegance and grace, her appreciation of the artistic, aesthetic world and her great gift in connecting people together. Her family was the joy of her life. She will be missed for her deep ability to love, her wonderful laughter and God given gift to be flirtatious and joyous. Her family will remember her for her unconditional love, inner strength and the wisdom in her journey to the other side. There will be a celebration of her life at a later date.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-19 published
GARRIOCK, Sheila Mabel (HAYWOOD)
Sheila Mabel Garriock (HAYWOOD) died peacefully on March 9, 2008 at Huronview Home for the Aged in Clinton, Ontario. She was 88. Loving wife of the late James GARRIOCK. She is survived by her three sons David (Roberta), Ian, Philip (Mary), her sister Brenda WILLIAMSON and seven grandchildren. She was born March 5, 1920 at Cape Farm near Terrington, Yorkshire, England. She was educated locally and attended boarding school in Belgium prior to entering nursing training in York, England. After becoming a registered nurse in May, 1943 she enlisted with the Royal Air Force and became an Royal Air Force Nursing Sister. She was posted to a nursing station near Bombay, India where she cared for air force personnel involved with the Burma campaign. Whilst in India she met James GARRIOCK and they were married post war on October 24, 1946 in England. On February 7, 1947 she landed in Halifax and joined James on a farm near Pine Grove, Ontario. She obtained her Registered Nurse certification in Ontario and helped support James through medical school. Following James' graduation she assisted him in his medical practice for many years as well as caring for a young family. She was an avid gardener, traveller and had a strong love for animals. She will be greatly missed by her family, Friends and the surrounding community. A memorial service will be held on April 25, 2008 at the Doctor's House Chapel in Kleinburg, Ontario at 11: 00 a.m. with a reception to follow at the Doctor's House. Donations can be made in remembrance of Sheila to the Canadian Red Cross and the Ontario Veterinary College Pet Trust.

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WILLIAMSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-12 published
WILLIAMSON, Elsie F.
Peacefully in Toronto, on July 6, 2008, at the age of 97. Grad of Toronto's B.S.S. and Queen's University at Kingston (Hon. B.A. 1934). A pioneer career woman, she worked for the Ontario Government for 30 years. Gentle, witty and dignified, she kept high standards without imposing them on others. She maintained her lifelong bilingual skills with sessions at Laval University's Summer School.
'Goodness and mercy
All my days
Shall surely follow me.' Ps. 23
Home at last with her beloved family at Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston. A private graveside ceremony will follow at a later date. Special thanks to caregivers at the Doctors John and Paul Rekai Centre, who value and appreciate the elderly with kindness and good humour.
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WILLICK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-15 published
BROWNING, Marion Irene (née WILLICK)
A resident of Bothwell passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Parkwood Hospital, London at the age of 85. She was born in Aldborough Twp. daughter of the late Ross and Georgina (RIEHL) WILLICK. Marion was member and past president of the Ladies Auxillary of the Canadian Legion, Bothwell Br. 252. Beloved wife of the late Francis BROWNING (2005.) Loving mother of Ken and Colleen BROWNING of Florence, Tom and Elaine BROWNING of Sarnia and Robert and Dianna BROWNING of Ridgetown. Special grandma of 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Frances ROBINSON of London. Predeceased by sisters Geraldine KELLY and Ruby THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and brothers George, Albert, John, Fred, Charlie, Gordon and Allan WILLICK. The BROWNING family will receive Friends at the Badder and Robinson Funeral Home, 211 Elm Street, Bothwell on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. Stephen DEMITROFF officiating. Interment in Bothwell Cemetery. Donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque to Four Counties Health Services or St. Matthew's Anglican Church. Online donations and condolences may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in memory of Marion BROWNING in the Badder and Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp.

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WILLIE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-06 published
MERKLEY, Elmer P.
At home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Elmer P. MERKLEY in his 74th year. Cherished husband of 51 years of Anna (MILLER) MERKLEY. Beloved son of Marie and the late William MERKLEY of Wingham. Proud and loved father of Dean MERKLEY (Olga) of Laredo, Texas, Jo-Anne MERKLEY (Tom QUIRICO) and Janice HAWKES (Stephen), both of London. Predeceased by his son Murray (1975). Much loved grandpa of Steve, Greg, Scarlett, and Jacque, Amanda and Heather, Jordan, Brandon, Taylor and Ethan. Dear brother of Ernie (deceased) (Rita,) Pauline BENNETT (Ron,) Harley (Barb,) George (Phyllis) and Sharon ADAM/ADAMS (Jim.) Dear son-in-law of the late Harry and Verna MILLER. Dear brother-in-law of Chap MILLER (deceased) (Isabelle,) Beda WILLIE (Clayton,) George MILLER (Carol) and Bonnie FALCONER (Garry.) Loved father-in-law of Lydia MERKLEY and Glen QUANN. Dear nephew of Marjorie THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and George MILLER. Uncle Elmer will be missed by several nieces and nephews. Elmer worked for the M.T.O. for 32 years, starting out at the Putnam Scales and retiring as the Director of Compliance. Elmer served on the boards of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and Saint Peter's Cemetery for many years. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock and Monday morning at Saint Michael's Church, 515 Cheapside Street from 10 o'clock until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Donations to the London Regional Cancer Program, c/o London Health Sciences Foundation would be appreciated.

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WILLINSKY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-18 published
Philanthropist won Breeder's Cup as the owner of thoroughbreds
With her husband, Ernie SAMUEL, she made significant donations to the Royal Ontario Museum. Together, they also owned Dance Smartly, at one time the world's top money-winning mare
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S10
A woman with an insatiable appetite for life and an inherent belief in the value of giving back, Liza SAMUEL was a volunteer, a horse breeder, president of the second oldest company in Canada, a philanthropist and probably the richest woman in the country. As a couple, Liza and Ernie SAMUEL were Friends, lovers and lifelong partners in a range of interests and pursuits including family, business, the Gaslight nightclub, which they owned and operated in Yorkville in the 1960s, sailing, horse breeding and even a hydroponics venture. "They believed if you can dream it, you can do it," said their son Mark.
Elizabeth (Liza) June SAMUEL was the only child of William Roy and Constance (WRIGHT) CHADBURN, a family of missionaries and entrepreneurial inventors. One of her antecedents invented the Chadburn telegraph, a device that enabled a crew member on the bridge of a ship to pull a handle that would ring bells in the engine room to communicate instructions, such as "dead slow" and "full steam"; the company, centred in Liverpool, England manufactured a great number of navigational instruments. Her parents lived in England, but happened to be visiting Paris in June, 1933, when she was born.
In the early days of the Second World War, when Liza was about 6, she and her mother were evacuated to Canada. Her daughter Kim still has the beloved doll her mother brought with her on the ship crossing the treacherous Atlantic. They settled in Montreal and Liza attended The Study, a private girls school. Her father, who was in the Home Guard, stayed behind in England until after the Germans were defeated. After joining his wife and daughter, he moved his family to the Moore Park area of Toronto and sent his daughter to Bishop Strachan School in Forest Hill.
When she was about 14, Liza went on a blind date with 16-year-old Ernest (Ernie) SAMUEL, a student at St. Andrew's College, a boarding school in Aurora, Ontario Although immediately smitten, she wisely decided to connect with him as a friend - while "she conspired with the nanny of the house to eliminate all other suitors," Mark SAMUEL said. After high school, she entered Trinity College at the University of Toronto, graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in 1955. She married Mr. SAMUEL on September 4, 1956. Children Kim, Tammy and Mark followed.
Mr. SAMUEL, who was born Ernest WILLINSKY, was the great-grand_son (on his mother's side) of Lewis SAMUEL, who founded the steel company Samuel, son and Company in 1855, a dozen years before Confederation. He was also the grand_son of Sigmund SAMUEL, a noted philanthropist who bequeathed the Sigmund Samuel Canadiana Gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. After his parents' marriage disintegrated when he was 3, Ernie and his mother moved into his grandfather's house, which was literally a treasure trove of furniture and the decorative arts.
At his grandfather's request, Ernie WILLINSKY legally assumed SAMUEL as his surname. After graduating in engineering from the U of T, he joined the family firm, which was then a steel-warehousing and distribution business, in 1953. Less than a decade later, he was president. He redirected the company into processing, then product manufacturing.
"He took over the company as a $6-million-dollar business and by the time he was done it was a $2-billion operation," Mark SAMUEL said. "He was an enterprise builder and she [his mother] was very supportive of that."
Mrs. SAMUEL, who had done some work as an actress in radio plays, "kept the home fires burning" while her husband built the company, which is now a leading North American processor and distributor of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum industrial products. In 1985, Mr. SAMUEL transferred the manufacturing and technology operations into Samuel Manu-Tech Inc., a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and expanded Samuel into the United States after the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement was signed in 1988.
In the 1960s, the SAMUELs became involved in horse racing after they bought the show-jumper Canadian Club. The horse, ridden by equestrian James Day, was part of the Canadian team that won the gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. They then moved into thoroughbreds, buying two foundation mares in 1972, and establishing Sam-Son Farm in Milton and the Sam-Son training centre in Ocala, Florida, which produced a number of champion horses, including Chief Bearheart, Sky Classic, and above all, Dance Smartly, a granddaughter of Northern Dancer and daughter of Danzig. In addition to everything else, Mrs. SAMUEL named all the horses.
As a three-year-old, Dance Smartly (known as Daisy because of the white flower-shaped mark on her forehead) ran her way into the record books in 1991 as the first filly to win Canada's Triple Crown, the first Canadian-bred winner of a Breeder's Cup Race and, for quite some time, the leading money-winning mare in the world. Mr. SAMUEL was named Racing Man of the Year in Canada and received the American Thoroughbred Horse Racing Eclipse Award for outstanding owner in 1991, the year Sam-Son Farm netted $6.9-million and broke the record for earnings. As a broodmare, Dance Smartly produced two consecutive winners of the Queen's Plate: Scatter the Gold (2000) and Dancethruthedawn (2001) and was inducted into both the Canadian and American horse racing halls of fame. After suffering an irreparable injury in an arthritic knee joint, she was euthanized in August, 2007, at 19, and buried at Sam-Son Farm in Milton, Ontario
Following the tradition established by his grandfather, Mr. and Mrs. SAMUEL were generous benefactors of the Royal Ontario Museum. His family tradition meshed seamlessly with her interests. She began as a volunteer in the 1980s, trained as a docent and became president of the museum volunteers. Besides hands-on work, the money she and her husband gave in the 1980s and 1990s enabled the museum to complete its Samuel European Galleries. They both served as board members, with Mrs. SAMUEL chairing the board and co-chairing the foundation board of governors.
In the late 1990s, Mr. SAMUEL suffered a head injury while on a sailing vacation with his wife and was in extremely ill health for about three years. She retreated from her volunteer activities to care for her ailing husband, while taking on many of his responsibilities at the family business. Having been a director of Samuel Manu-Tech since 1986, she became chair and also moved up from vice-chair to chair of Samuel. "She was very strong on governance," said her son, describing how she instituted boards of directors at both the public and private companies. Just as Mr. SAMUEL was recovering from his head injury, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour and died four months later on May 25, 2000. He was 69.
Instead of enjoying retirement with her husband after more than 40 years of marriage, Mrs. SAMUEL had to rebuild her life as a single woman. One of the first places she turned was to the Royal Ontario Museum, which as an institution had always been "close to her heart," according to her children.
"She carried on with a tremendous ferocity," said William THORSELL, who became chief executive officer of the Royal Ontario Museum in August, 2000. "I think she found the Royal Ontario Museum was a way of re-establishing with the broader world," he said, pointing out that she began serving on committees and boards at the museum again, including the committee to select the architect for Renaissance Royal Ontario Museum. (She favoured Daniel Libeskind.) In 2002, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal for her contributions to the community.
The next year, she donated $5-million to the museum, which dedicated its newly restored rotunda in memory of Mr. SAMUEL and in honour of Mrs. SAMUEL. She was also extremely generous to Renaissance Royal Ontario Museum, donating a total of $8.5-million. Later this year, the museum will unveil a 1,000-square-metre "green roof" in her honour on the south roof of the building's west wing. Built with donations from several trustees, Liza's Garden will be visible from the C5 restaurant.
Daughter Tammy SAMUEL- BALAZ took over the leadership of Sam-Son Farm, the family's horse breeding and racing interests, after her father's death in 2000. Like her brother and sister, she had been involved with horses all her life. An accomplished rider when she became president and general manager of the family's horse operations, she became one of the most significant figures in Canadian thoroughbred racing. In her 20s, she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Although she appeared to have triumphed over the disease, and went on to marry and have two children, she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and died in January.
Mrs. SAMUEL's own ill health forced her to step down as chair of the Samuel group of companies in favour of her son Mark in January, 2006, although she accepted a position as Chairman Emeritus. Daughter Kim SAMUEL- JOHNSON is in charge of the family charitable foundation.
Stalwart even after her daughter Tammy's death, she enjoyed smoking and drinking "and did both right up to the end," according to her son. A few days before, she indulged in a last drink and a final cigarette and told her daughter Kim: "You know I have loved your father all my life."
Elizabeth June SAMUEL was born June 20, 1933, in Paris. She died of cancer and emphysema at her home on March 16, 2008. She was 74. Predeceased by husband Ernie and daughter Tammy, she is survived by daughter Kim, son Mark, five grandchildren and extended family.

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