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LIGHTFOOT, Sharon Marguerite Elizabeth (née
STALEY)
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Tuesday,
March 11, 2008, Sharon Marguerite Elizabeth
LIGHTFOOT (née
STALEY)
(HORTON) of Alvinston in her 63rd year. Devoted wife of Clare
(Hank) LIGHTFOOT.
Loved by her three daughters, Kim
O'NEIL (David)
and their three sons, Craig, Scott and Derick all of London,
Tonyia ROSE (fiance Michael
TOMS) of Sarnia, Sonyia
ROSE of London
and her two children, Jessica
ROSE of London and Christiaan
WILLIAMS
of Glencoe. Also survived by two step-sons, Ron
LIGHTFOOT
(Josie)
of Sarnia and Jim
LIGHTFOOT of Alvinston and three step grandchildren,
Nikki and Mike
STRICK of Windsor and their three children, Lacy
LIGHTFOOT of Sarnia and the late David
LIGHTFOOT (2006,) and
two brothers and one sister, Leroy
STALEY
(Elaine) of Woodstock,
Dennis STALEY
(Mary) of Tillsonburg and Cathy
STALEY of Chatham,
as well as three nephews and one niece, Sandra (Rick
BERNHARDT)
Tillsonburg, Scott
STALEY
(Vivian) of Kitchener, Andrew
STALEY
(Terra) Chatham, Dennis
STALEY Jr., Chatham. Also remembered
by several aunts, uncles, cousins, Friends and special friend
and former step-mom Muriel
SCOTT of Hamilton. Predeceased by
her parents, Walter
STALEY (1989) and Marguerite
(VANATTER)
STALEY
(1979). Sharon was born and raised in Tillsonburg. She was a
tax accountant and worked as a line supervisor at Ford Canada
in Talbotville. She loved cats and cared for many strays. In
keeping with Sharon's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial
Service will be held on Friday, March 14 at 1: 30 p.m. at the
Van Heck Visitation Centre, 3232 River Street, Alvinston. (Visitation
from 12: 30-1:30) Interment at Alvinston Cemetery. Memorial donations
may be made to Sarnia Humane Society or Canadian Cancer Society
(for Pancreatic Cancer Research). Arrangements by Van Heck Funeral
Home 519-287-2831.
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O'NEIL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-13 published
O'NEIL,
Brenda
Elaine
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Brenda
Elaine O'NEIL of Lucan in her 50th year. Beloved daughter of
Evelyn (McROBERTS)
O'NEIL of Lucan and the late Roy
O'NEIL (1974.)
Dear mother of Kaitlin, Josh and Kyle Ryan all at home. Dear
sister and sister-in-law of Marilee and Don
CAMPBELL of Strathroy,
David and Mary
O'NEIL of Duluth, Georgia, Gary
O'NEIL of Denfield
and Joan and Jim
CARSON of Oakville. Predeceased by a brother
Wayne. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main
Street, Lucan, on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service
will be held on Saturday, March 15th 1 p.m. with Rev. Michael
PETERSON officiating. Interment Birr Anglican Cemetery. Donations
to the Brain Tumor Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.
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O'NEIL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-04 published
O'NEIL,
Dorothy▼
May▼ (née
ROBERTS)
Of Saint Thomas, passed away on Thursday, April 3rd, 2008, at her
late residence, in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband
Aljoe W. O'NEILL (1978) and loved mother of Marjorie (Darrell)
DENNIS, Sheila (Tom)
MARTIN and Douglas
ALJOE and his partner
Jane McGUGAN all of Saint Thomas. Loved grandmother of Gordon
DENNIS,
Michael (Tammy
GREDIG)
Dennis,▼
Neil▼
DENNIS and partner Tanya
HOLCOMBE, Jennifer (Joel)
HAYES, Andrea (Jamie)
HAWKRIGG and
Mandy (Kevin)
RUTKAUSKAS.
Loved▼ great-grandmother of Benjamin
DENNIS, Heather, Kyle and Nathan
DENNIS, Peri and Lex
HAYES,
Jett HAWKRIGG and Adley and Will
RUTKAUSKAS. Dear sister of Olive
BOND of Saint Thomas and cousin of Marilyn (Roberts)
CORNFOOT
and Marie (Roberts)
DAVIS of North Wales. Dear aunt of Muriel
(Paul) MARENTETTE,
Brenda▼
(Brendon▼)
BRADLEY, Margaret (Wayne)
BROOKE and Judy (Stewart)
BARNUM and George
COOK of London as
well as their families. Dorothy was born in Saint Thomas on July 3rd,
1910, the eldest daughter of Harry Edward and Bertha
MUNRO)
ROBERTS.
She▼ graduated from Arthur Voaden Vocational School with
the Medal of Proficiency and was secretary to Doctor Voaden for
several years. In 1951 she joined the staff of City Hall as secretary
and cashier in the offices of City Engineer and City Treasurer
until she retired in 1972, and then enjoyed traveling. She was
a life member of Central United Church, and a member for 58 years
of the Edna Rebekah Lodge and was also Past Noble Grand. The
family will receive Friends and relatives at Williams Funeral
Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas on Saturday from 2-3 p.m. followed
by a private family service. Interment in Elmdale Cemetery. Remembrances
may be made to the charity of choice.
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O'NEIL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-05 published
O'NEIL,
Dorothy▲▼
May▲▼ (née
ROBERTS)
Of Saint Thomas, passed away on Thursday, April 3rd, 2008, at her
late residence, in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband
Aljoe W. O'NEIL (1978) and loved mother of Marjorie (Darrell)
DENNIS, Sheila (Tom)
MARTIN and Douglas
ALJOE and his partner
Jane McGUGAN all of Saint Thomas, and the late Nancy
ELDER (2005.)
Loved grandmother of Gordon
DENNIS, Michael (Tammy
GREDIG)
DENNIS,
Neil DENNIS and partner Tanya
HOLCOMBE, Jennifer (Joel)
HAYES,
Andrea (Jamie)
HAWKRIGG and Mandy (Kevin)
RUTKAUSKAS.
Loved great-grandmother
of Benjamin
DENNIS,
Heather,
Kyle and Nathan
DENNIS, Peri and
Lex HAYES,
Jett
HAWKRIGG and Adley and Will
RUTKAUSKAS. Dear
sister of Olive
BOND of Saint Thomas and cousin of Marilyn (Roberts)
CORNFOOT and Marie (Roberts)
DAVIS of North Wales. Dear aunt
of Muriel (Paul)
MARENTETTE,
Brenda▲▼
(Brendon▲▼)
BRADLEY, Margaret
(Wayne) BROOKE and Judy (Stewart)
BARNUM and George
COOK of London
as well as their families. Dorothy was born in Saint Thomas on
July 3rd, 1910, the eldest daughter of Harry Edward and Bertha
(MUNRO)
ROBERTS.
She graduated from Arthur Voaden Vocational
School with the Medal of Proficiency and was secretary to Doctor Voaden
for several years. In 1951 she joined the staff of City Hall
as secretary and cashier in the offices of City Engineer and
City Treasurer until she retired in 1972, and then enjoyed traveling.
She was a life member of Central United Church, and a member
for 58 years of the Edna Rebekah Lodge and was also Past Noble
Grand. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Williams
Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas on Saturday from 2-3 p.m.
followed by a private family service. Interment in Elmdale Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the charity of choice.
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O'NEIL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-18 published
COTTRELL,
David
Thomas
Passed away peacefully at Tyndall Nursing Home on Friday, June 13,
2008, at the age of 84. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Joan,
and his parents Tom and Helen
COTTRELL of Saint Thomas, Ontario.
Loving father of Rick and his wife Colleen, Beth and her husband
Bob PATON, Debbie, Carolyn, Pam and her husband Colin
SPENCER.
Dear grandfather of Shannon and her husband Steve
PITT,
Derek,
Kelly, Matthew, Hailey, Owen and Jessica and great-grandfather
of Madeline. Survived by his sisters, Roma
O'NEIL,
Alma
COTTRELL
and Jenifer
PRENTICE-
ALEXSANDRE.
After service in the Canadian
Armed Forces, David commenced his civilian career at Christie's
Biscuits in Toronto. He later joined Ford Motor Co. of Canada
in Bramalea, retiring after 22 years. Friends may call at the
Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(Hwy. 10, north of Queen Elizabeth Way) on Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, June 20th
at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to The Parkinson's
Society of Canada would be appreciated.
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O'NEIL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-02 published
CACHIA,
Edmund
Francis
Magee, C.A.
Born in Toronto in 1926. Passed away peacefully on Saturday,
May 31, 2008 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee
O'NEIL.)
Loving father of Kevin (Elise,) Barbara (Jean,) Mary
Catherine, Michael (Angela), Patricia (Richard) and Margaret-Anne
(Lee). Dear grandfather of nine, great-grandfather of one. Survived
by brother Eugene and sister Theresa. Predeceased by seven brothers
and sisters. A Knight of The Order of Malta and the founder of
the Canadian Gold Cross Association. He lived a life of dedication
to numerous charitable causes and, in his business life, to the
public accounting profession. His past activities included a
term as a public accounting partner with a Lord Mayor of London.
He will be sadly missed. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter
Funeral Home, 436 Roncesvalles Ave. (at Howard Park) on Monday
from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., with evening prayers at 8 p.m. A Funeral
Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1372 King St. W.,
Toronto, on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 10 o'clock. Interment Mount
Hope Cemetery. Thank you to the staff at Princess Margaret Hospital.
If desired, donations to the Oratory of St. Philip Neri or the
Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-06-09 published
CRANNIE,
Paul
Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Friday,
June 6th, 2008 at the age of 76 years, Paul
CRANNIE of Port Elgin.
Fondly remembered by his niece Suzanne
O'NEILL of Collingwood,
and his nephew Tim
CRANNIE of Brampton and their families. Predeceased
by his brothers Jim and his wife Shirley, and Pat. He will be
sadly missed by his many Friends in the area. Funeral Mass will
be celebrated in Saint_Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Port Elgin
on Wednesday, June 11th at 1: 00 p.m. with Father Peter
MEYER
officiating. Visitation at the church one hour prior to the service.
Interment Saint Mary's Cemetery, Owen Sound. Memorial contributions
to the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions
of sympathy. Arrangements in the care of W. Kent Milroy Port
Elgin Chapel. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-27 published
FLODROWSKI,
Janina
At Chateau Gardens Nursing Home in London on Tuesday, March 25th,
2008, Janina
FLODROWSKI passed in her 90th year. Wife of the
late Stefan
FLODROWSKI (1985.) Loving mother of Christine
O'NEILL
(predeceased 2002) and son Leslie and his wife Laurie of London.
Dear grandmother of Patricia
(O'NEILL) and her husband Rob
LAURIE,
Jennifer (O'NEILL) and her husband Sean
MOUMBLOW,
Eric
FLODROWSKI
and his wife
Lyndsay, and Michelle
FLODROWSKI.
Great-grandmother
of Stefan and Cameron. Friends will be received by the family
from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral
Home, 156 William St. S., Chatham. Parish prayers will be offered
at 3 p.m. Friday. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Our
Lady of Victory Catholic Church on Saturday, March 29th at 1 p.m.
Leslie and Laurie extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff
of Chateau Gardens for their excellent care and kindness. Donations
may be made to the Alzheimer Society (alzheimerlondon.ca). Online
condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-04 published
O'NEIL,
Dorothy▲
May▲ (née
ROBERTS)
Of Saint Thomas, passed away on Thursday, April 3rd, 2008, at her
late residence, in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband
Aljoe W. O'NEILL (1978) and loved mother of Marjorie (Darrell)
DENNIS, Sheila (Tom)
MARTIN and Douglas
ALJOE and his partner
Jane McGUGAN all of Saint Thomas. Loved grandmother of Gordon
DENNIS,
Michael (Tammy
GREDIG)
Dennis,▲
Neil▲
DENNIS and partner Tanya
HOLCOMBE, Jennifer (Joel)
HAYES, Andrea (Jamie)
HAWKRIGG and
Mandy (Kevin)
RUTKAUSKAS.
Loved▲ great-grandmother of Benjamin
DENNIS, Heather, Kyle and Nathan
DENNIS, Peri and Lex
HAYES,
Jett HAWKRIGG and Adley and Will
RUTKAUSKAS. Dear sister of Olive
BOND of Saint Thomas and cousin of Marilyn (Roberts)
CORNFOOT
and Marie (Roberts)
DAVIS of North Wales. Dear aunt of Muriel
(Paul) MARENTETTE,
Brenda▲
(Brendon▲)
BRADLEY, Margaret (Wayne)
BROOKE and Judy (Stewart)
BARNUM and George
COOK of London as
well as their families. Dorothy was born in Saint Thomas on July 3rd,
1910, the eldest daughter of Harry Edward and Bertha
MUNRO)
ROBERTS.
She▲ graduated from Arthur Voaden Vocational School with
the Medal of Proficiency and was secretary to Doctor Voaden for
several years. In 1951 she joined the staff of City Hall as secretary
and cashier in the offices of City Engineer and City Treasurer
until she retired in 1972, and then enjoyed traveling. She was
a life member of Central United Church, and a member for 58 years
of the Edna Rebekah Lodge and was also Past Noble Grand. The
family will receive Friends and relatives at Williams Funeral
Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas on Saturday from 2-3 p.m. followed
by a private family service. Interment in Elmdale Cemetery. Remembrances
may be made to the charity of choice.
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-10 published
STEKOVIC,
Durda▼ (née
GRUJIC)
(April 12, 1963-June 9, 2008)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Cherished wife
of Bosko. Loving mother of Marko and his wife Svetlana, Ljiljana
and Natasa
STEKOVIC.
Much▼ loved daughter of Milan
GRUJIC and
the late Dragica
ZEC (2000.) Deeply missed by her sister Branka
PAVLOVIC, with her husband Sretko and their sons Ognjen and Ozren
and her brother Drazen
GRUJIC, with his wife
Snjezana▼ and their
sons Nemanja and Milan. Fondly remembered by her aunt Rada
ZEC,
with her son Nemanja, her daughter Tanja and her husband Jeremy
O'NEILL; along with many family members and Friends. Visitation
will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road
North, London on Wednesday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
A graveside service will be conducted by members of Jehovah's
witness Kingdom Hall at Woodland Cemetery on Thursday, June 12,
2008 at 2: 00 p.m. Many thanks to Doctor
HARLE and her team at Victoria
Hospital - Palliative Care, Jennifer
PETERSON,
Joanna
PIETRUSZEWSKA
and Ola HOSIAWA.
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-12 published
STEKOVIC,
Durda▲ (née
GRUJIC)
(April 12, 1963-June 9, 2008)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Cherished wife
of Bosko. Loving mother of Marko and his wife Svetlana, Ljiljana
and Natasa
STEKOVIC.
Much▲ loved daughter of Milan
GRUJIC and
the late Dragica
ZEC (2000.) Deeply missed by her sister Branka
PAVLOVIC, with her husband Sretko and their sons Ognjen and Ozren
and her brother Drazen
GRUJIC, with his wife
Snjezana▲ and their
sons Nemanja and Milan. Fondly remembered by her aunt Rada
ZEC,
with her son Nemanja, her daughter Tanja and her husband Jeremy
O'NEILL; along with many family members and Friends. The funeral
service will be conducted at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland
Road North, on Thursday, June 12th at 11: 00 a.m. A graveside
service will be conducted by members of Jehovah's Witness Kingdom
Hall at Woodland Cemetery on Thursday, June 12th at 2: 00 p.m.
Many thanks to Doctor
HARLE and her team at Victoria Hospital -
Palliative Care, Jennifer
PETERSON, Joanna
PIETRUSZEWSKA and
Ola HOSIAWA.
Please note change to service time.
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-30 published
O'NEILL,
Clarence▼
Fraser
After a lengthy illness, on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Strathroy
Middlesex General Hospital, with his family by his side. Clarence
Fraser O'NEILL of Strathroy in his 74th year. Beloved husband
of Isabel Ann
O'NEILL
(KRAUS.)
Loving father of Peggy
BULLOCK
and Janet HOLDEN of Parkhill, Diane
WOODIWISS of Strathroy and
Ronald O'NEILL of Cambridge. Also survived by his 7 grandchildren,
2 great-grandchildren, his brother Bill
O'NEILL
(Dorothy) and
sister Barbara
PATON
(Wayne.) At
Clarence's request there will
be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. Donations
to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy entrusted with arrangements
(519-245-1023). A tree will be planted as a living memorial to
Clarence.
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-15 published
O'NEILL,
Anna
Claire▲
Caroline "
Carrie"
At her home in Goderich on Saturday, July 12, 2008, Anna Claire
Caroline "Carrie"
O'NEILL in her 98th year. Daughter of the late
James and Elizabeth
(McCANN)
O'NEILL, also predeceased by sister
Catherine WYNNE and brothers James and William
O'NEILL.
Survived
by nephews William and John
WYNNE of Michigan and many other
family members and Friends. Friends may call at McCallum and
Palla Funeral Home, Goderich on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral
mass will be celebrated at St. Peters Church, Goderich on Thursday
morning at 11 a.m. Interment St. Peters Cemetery. Catholic Womens
League prayers Wednesday 6: 30 p.m. Parish Prayers Wednesday,
6: 45 p.m. both at the Funeral Home. Donations to St. Peters Church
gratefully acknowledged. Friends may sign the book of condolences
at www.mccallumpalla.ca
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-02 published
VALLERY,
Hugh
In his 89th year, passed away peacefully on December 29th. He
is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Marjorie, his daughter
Linda and husband Ralph
EDWARDS of Belwood, and his son Douglas
VALLERY and wife
Lauree of Toronto. He will be missed by grandchildren
Pam, Debbie and Mark
EDWARDS, and Braden, Robert, Jacqueline
and Ellen VALLERY.
Hugh is the brother-in-law of Doris
(HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON)
VALLERY of Peterborough, Jean
(O'NEILL)
EMERY of Ingersoll and
Doris (EMERY)
RICHARDSON of Anthony, Florida. He is also survived
by a number of beloved nieces and nephews.
Hugh was born May 3, 1919 in Peterborough and graduated from
Queen's University in 1942 with a Master's Degree in History
and an officer's appointment out of the Canadian Officer Training
Corps. As a Lieutenant with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment,
Hugh saw action with the Canadian First Infantry Division, Allied
Eighth Army in Italy. He was captured in the fierce fighting
south of Ortona in December 1943, and was held as a Prisoner
of War at OFLAG VIIIF (Mährisch-Trübau, Czech Republic)
and OFLAG 79 (Brunswick, Germany) until 1945. After the War,
Hugh served in the Canadian Reserve Militia through the mid-'50,
in which he attained the rank of Major.
An active and successful career in public education with the
Toronto and Metro School Boards following graduation from Ontario
College of Education in 1946, included: teaching at Harbord Collegiate
Institute (46-58); head of History at North Toronto Collegiate
Institute (58-61); Vice Principal at Parkdale Collegiate (61-63)
founding Principal at Monarch Park Secondary School (63-66)
Academic Director of Study in Educational Facilities; 66-69.
A member of Phi Delta Kappa, Hugh was an Associate Teacher with
the Ontario College of Education ('51-'60) also lectured at Ontario
Institute for Studies in Education on educational administration.
He co-authored two text books: The British Epic (Ontario Grade 9,
1960), and The British Heritage (Manitoba, 1965). Hugh completed
his career by serving as Superintendant and Assistant Director
of Education for the Metropolitan Toronto School Board from 1970
until his retirement in February, 1977.
Leading up to his retirement, Hugh received recognition and awards
for his longstanding contribution to education in Ontario. Hugh
was active with the East Toronto Rotary Club through the 60's
and 70's. Through active enquiry and contributions, Hugh has
played a role in the betterment of several communities including
Lake of Bays, Ontario where the extended families enjoyed many
wonderful summers together. In retirement, Hugh and Marj also
spent winters in Ocala, Fort Myers and Clearwater, Florida. Hugh
was an active contributor to Islington United Church through
the 50's and 60's and to many worthy charities and causes.
Hugh was a compassionate, private person, a voracious reader
until late in life, and an inquisitive student of the rushing
events of our times. He was a gentleman, a man of integrity,
and a generous, trusted advisor and friend to those close to
him.
A celebration of Hugh's life will be held at the York Visitation,
Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Road (north of Sheppard
Avenue, first street west of Yonge Street), Toronto, 416-221-3404
on Saturday, January 5, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. Visitation one hour
prior with a lunch reception to follow the service. For more
information and to place online condolences please go to www.etouch.ca
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-05 published
RANDS,
Clyde
David
Richard
Suddenly at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton,
Ontario on Friday, December 14, 2007, Clyde
RANDS formerly of
Cherry Valley, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Catherine
RANDS (née
WATTAM, former wife of the late Doctor G.A.
POWERS) and
the late Anna Leona Cecelia
RANDS (née
LABA.) Dear brother of
Cyril (Lena) and the late Reginald (Trid). Predeceased by his
four sisters. Uncle of Maurina
PAULSON,
Mary
BLOCH and Jimmy
HUELIN.
Step-father of Scot
POWERS (Louise) and Nancy (Brent
BAILEY) and their children Darcy, Calum, Travis, Zachary and
Lauren. Mr.
RANDS rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre
Street, Picton. 613-476-5571. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated
in the Church of St. Gregory The Great on Tuesday, December 18
at 11 a.m. The Reverend Father Bernard
O'NEILL and Deacon William
GERVAIS officiated. Interment of Cremated Remains will take place
in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation would be appreciated. (Cheques only, please). Friends
were received at the Church for one hour prior to the Massachusetts.
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-04 published
Canadian platoon commander shot dead
Brantford, Ontario, native is the second soldier in the past
month to be killed in Taliban ambush
By Katherine
O'NEILL,
Page
A10
Kandahar, Afghanistan -- A Canadian platoon commander leading
a foot patrol in Kandahar province's hotly contested and dangerous
Panjwai district was shot and killed yesterday morning, marking
the second combat death for Canadian Forces in the past month.
"Steve was what we in uniform are expected to be: He was a soldier
and he was a leader," Colonel Jamie Cade, deputy commander of
Task Force Kandahar, said yesterday.
Captain
Richard
(Steve)
LEARY, 32, who was serving his first
tour in Afghanistan, is the second soldier since May 6 to be
killed in an ambush.
The majority of the 27 Canadian casualties in Afghanistan since
June of 2007 have been the result of homemade bombs placed on
roads. Only three deaths have occurred in combat.
Capt. LEARY, with Second Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian
Light Infantry based in Shilo, Manitoba, was killed about 9: 30 a.m.,
local time, in the rural district, which is dotted with grape
and wheat fields.
The Brantford, Ontario, native had been leading a foot patrol
with several Canadian and Afghan National Army soldiers when
they came under attack by Taliban and engaged in several running
gun battles with the insurgents. The soldiers were taking cover
when Capt.
LEARY was shot.
No one else was injured.
The battle continued after Capt.
LEARY's death, until a North
Atlantic Treaty Organization-coalition air strike "defeated"
the enemy, according to Major Jay Janzen, a Canadian military
spokesman.
Capt. LEARY was flown by helicopter to the military hospital
at Kandahar Air Field, but died of his wounds.
"Our medical personnel fought very hard to change the outcome,
but sadly, they were unsuccessful," Col. Cade said.
Since the Canadian mission in Afghanistan began in 2002, 84 soldiers
and one diplomat have been killed. Capt.
LEARY's death is the
10th this year.
On May 6, Corporal Michael Starker, a Calgary paramedic with
the Edmonton-based 15 Field Ambulance Regiment, was shot and
killed in an ambush about 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar
City.
He was also on a military foot patrol at the time of the ambush.
"It's dangerous business, there is no question about that, but
if we aren't out there doing our jobs, we'll never be successful,"
Major Janzen said, when asked whether military foot patrols are
becoming too dangerous in certain areas.
Capt. LEARY had been stationed at a small combat outpost in Panjwai
before his death.
The turbulent and ultraconservative district has become so dangerous
in recent months that road convoys to resupply soldiers living
at outposts in the area have become extremely rare because of
concerns about roadside bombs.
Soldiers posted to the area rarely drive, and are usually left
to hike in and out of the volatile area with all their belongings.
Security is low, with many locals in the district afraid of the
Taliban.
They will sometimes stay silent about possible attacks against
soldiers or even assist insurgents, for fear of reprisals against
them or their families.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper offered condolences on behalf of
Canadians to Capt.
LEARY's family and Friends.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult
time," he said in a statement.
"[Capt. LEARY] was making a difference, working alongside his
fellow soldiers, to rebuild a war-torn country."
It has already been a difficult week for the Canadian military.
On Monday, four Canadians solders were injured, one seriously,
in two separate incidents during security operations in nearby
Zhari district. Two have been flown to a U.S. military hospital
in Germany for further treatment.
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Capt. LEARY dreamt of making a difference
By Caroline
ALPHONSO with reports from Katherine
O'NEILL in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, and from The Canadian Press, Page A10
Soon after graduating from university, Captain Richard (Steve)
LEARY joined the army.
He always dreamt about making a difference.
"This is something he always wanted to do," Capt.
LEARY's mother,
Gail, said yesterday. "He was a very good man."
"He always knew he wanted to go fight for his country," his aunt,
Terry CARESWELL, said yesterday. "He just wanted to make people
feel safe."
Yesterday, Capt.
LEARY died trying to do just that. Only a few
months into his first tour in Afghanistan, he was shot and killed
as he led a foot patrol in the Panjwai district. The 32-year-old
was a platoon commander with Second Battalion, Princess Patricia's
Canadian Light Infantry based in Shilo, Manitoba
In his hometown of Brantford, Ontario, Capt.
LEARY was remembered
as a caring man who loved fixing cars and keeping fit. "He was
very protective of his family and his wife. He was very funny.
Everybody always had fun when he was there," Ms. Careswell said.
Capt. LEARY and his wife, Rachel, met in high school. They started
dating when he was 16 and she was 14. They were married in Brantford
almost six years ago, and were planning on having children soon,
his aunt said yesterday.
Capt. LEARY led an active life. He took karate lessons for six
years, and he was on the football team at Brantford Collegiate
Institute. He also loved to learn. He completed a bachelor's
degree in history at McMaster University, and enjoyed reading
books on psychology and religion.
Ms. CARESWELL said her nephew was looking forward to going to
Afghanistan (both his grandfather and great-grandfather were
in the army). But he was reluctant to share with his family what
he saw there.
"He just told his parents they did not want to know what goes
on over there," Ms.
CARESWELL said. "He was very upset about
what goes on over there."
After his tour, Capt.
LEARY planned to continue to work in the
army, but probably doing an administrative job, his aunt said.
"He was a very good leader. He just really believed in us having
our freedom and people having a better life," she said.
Major Jay Janzen, a Canadian military spokesman in Afghanistan,
said Capt.
LEARY was personable. He said "it's a very difficult
time" for his platoon.
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O'NEILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-15 published
McALPINE,
Mary
Mitchell "
May"
Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 12,
2008 at the Brampton Civic Hospital at the age of 82 years. Predeceased
by her husband John. Loving mother to Ian (Kathie), Gordon (Julie),
and Elizabeth "Annie". Cherished grandmother to Jennifer, Jackie,
Alex, Donna, and Lori. May was predeceased by her granddaughter
Darlene. She will be fondly remembered by her brothers and sisters,
her extended family and Friends, especially Jim
O'NEILL.
May
was a life member of The Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 609. Friends will be received at Andrews Community Funeral
Centre 8190 Dixie Road, Brampton (north of Steeles Avenue) 905-456-8190
on Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service
will be held on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. in the funeral
home chapel. Reception to follow at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 609.
In May's memory, donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Heart
and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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