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SMAIL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-01 published
SMAIL, Arnold Alexander " Alex"
Retired C.N. Rail Employee
Alex SMAIL died peacefully at Oakville-Trafalgar Hospital on Friday February 15, 2008. He was born on March 17th, 1920 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, youngest son of Arnold and Annie SMAIL. Beloved husband of 48 years of Diane Teasdale SMAIL of Oakville, Ontario. Predeceased by brothers James and Samuel SMAIL and sister Audrey BUCHANAN. Fondly remember by his nieces and nephews: Kathleen SMAIL and Sam GRIGG of Tualatin, Oregon, Blake and Allison SMAIL of Richard's Landing, Ontario, Ian and Gail SMAIL of Sandford, North Carolina, Janet SMAIL of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Elizabeth BUCHANAN of Iron Bridge, Ontario, Bruce and Judy SMAIL of Richard's Landing, Ontario, and Nancy and Walt RZESZUTKO of Cambridge, Ontario, and their children. Alex SMAIL was a life long employee of C.N. Rail, based in Toronto, Capreol, Moncton, Ottawa, Bellevelle and Montreal. At the time of his retirement, he was Assistant Chief, Transportation National. A private family service was held in Oakville, Ontario. Interment will take place in May in Carlyle Cemetery, Iron Bridge, Ontario.

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SMALDON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-28 published
SMALDON, Dennis Cartwright
At London Health Sciences Centre, University on Saturday April 26, 2008. Dennis Cartwright SMALDON of London in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Ivy SMALDON. Dear father of Geoff SMALDON (Ann,) Dawn PIPER (Larry), Diane MORAN (Paul), Andrew SMALDON (Helen BROWN) all of London. Loving grandfather of Neil, Karen, Sarah, Michael, Michelle, Lynnette, David, Steven, Samantha and seven great-grandchildren. Brother of Mary TICKNER (Keith) and Phyllis SOPER (Norman) both of England. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive Friends on Saturday May 3, 2008 at 1 p.m. at St. Lawrence Presbyterian Church, 910 Huron Street, London until the memorial service at 2 p.m. Expressions of sympathy and donations (Canadian Cancer Society) would be appreciated and may be made through London Cremation Services (519) 672-0459 or online at www.londoncremation.com

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SMALE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-16 published
CALVERT, Eleanor Jane (née PALMER)
Of Saint Thomas, passed away on Friday, June 13th, 2008, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Harold "Hal' CALVERT and loved mother of Kimberley and her husband John MacKINNON of Owen Sound. Dear sister of Velma May KENT of Sarnia. Sadly missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Eleanor was born in Windsor on June 27th, 1929, the daughter of the late Sherman and Jennie (SMALE) PALMER. She was the retired Secretary at Knox Presbyterian Church for a number of years. She was an active life member of Knox Presbyterian Church. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas until Wednesday morning and then to Knox Presbyterian Church where the funeral service will be held at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Elmdale Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Knox Presbyterian Church, Parkinson Foundation or charity of one's choice.

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SMALL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-03-20 published
PLASKETT, Jean Elaine (formerly WOODCOCK, née EGERTON)
Of Chesley, passed away peacefully at Saint Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in her 82nd year. Dear mother of Janis (Dave) SMALL of Kincardine, Tim (Barb) WOODCOCK of London, Bob (Janice) WOODCOCK of Oakville and Dennis (Veronica) PLASKETT of Chesley. Loving grandmother of Geoffrey, Chris and Brent SMALL Thomas and Robert WOODCOCK; Lauren and Mallory WOODCOCK; Jonathan and Taylor PLASKETT and great-grand_son Owen. Sadly missed by her brother Stanley EGERTON of Burlington as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her first husband Thomas WOODCOCK, second husband Gordon PLASKETT, brothers Jim, George and Frank, and her parents, Frank and Jean (BROWN) EGERTON. Visitation will be held at Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church, Chesley on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 1 p.m. Spring interment in Kincardine Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Chesley Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.cameronfuneralhomes.com

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SMALL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-24 published
SMALL, Susan Catherine (née CURRIE)
At Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Thursday May 22, 2008. Susan Catherine (CURRIE) SMALL of Mount Forest in her 55th year. Beloved wife of Kevin SMALL. Loving mother of Brandy SMALL and Cody SMALL of Mount Forest. Loved sister of Ron CURRIE and wife Debbie of Barrie and Joan AITKEN and husband Lloyd of Mount Forest. Daughter-in-law of Sam SMALL of Mount Forest. Dear sister-in-law of Sherry McDONALD and husband Michael of R.R.#2, Harriston, Warren SMALL and wife Betty of Seaforth and Jason SMALL and wife Dana of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan. Aunt of Kimberly MATHESON and husband Paul, Andrea CURRIE and husband Evan, Laura CURRIE and friend Bobby, Hannah CURRIE, Chris AITKEN, Chad AITKEN and wife Amanda, Cory AITKEN, Riley McDONALD, Curtis McDONALD, Shawn McDONALD, Danielle SMALL and Jessica SMALL. Predeceased by parents Doug and Edna CURRIE and mother-in-law Gwen SMALL. Friends may call at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Sunday from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9: 00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Mount Forest United Church on Monday May 26th at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to Louise Marshall Hospital or to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences may be made at www.hendrickfuneralhome.com

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SMALL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-14 published
SHEILS, Ronald J.
Of London passed away in his 89th year at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Beloved husband of Madeleine B. Sapergia SHEILS. Predeceased by his first wife, Beatrice M. Rawlings SHEILS (2002.) Only son of the late Charles (1962 and Leila Claire (1992) SHEILS. Father of R. James SHEILS (Carol) of Aylmer and R. Glenn SHEILS of London. Step-father of D. Taylor SAPERGIA (Heather) and Daryl T. SAPERGIA (Tracy), all of Prince George, British Columbia. Grandfather of Randy SHEILS (Toni) of Springfield, Brenda ACKWORTH (Les) of Southwold and Barbara HANSFORD (Garry) of Dorchester. Step-grandfather of Sarah SAPERGIA (Dan WATT), Theresa SAPERGIA (Andreas HAHN) of Prince George, British Columbia, Laura SAPERGIA (David LOEWEN) of Smithers, British Columbia and Carol SAPERGIA of Prince George, British Columbia. Also survived by great-grandchildren Tyler, Robert and Kelsie SHEILS, Brittany and Jessica ACKWORTH, Kayla and Jason HANSFORD, great-step-grand_son Thompson WATT and great-step-granddaughters, Madeleine WATT and Teeghan SAPERGIA. Survived also by sisters-in-law Wilda IRVIN of Barrie, Marie McFARLAN of London and Alice McFARLAN of Clinton and brothers-in-law, Harry SMALL and David THURSTON of London. Sadly missed by many step-nieces and nephews. The Sheils family operated the family farm Sheils Lane, Dorchester, for three generations. Ronald's Holstein herd produced milk for the Silverwoods and London Pure Milk Dairies. He was a member of the Dorchester Presbyterian Church choir, Past Master of Dorchester Masonic Blue Lodge, Merrill 344, and Nilestown Masonic Red Chapter, as well as the Eastern Star. He studied violin at seven years of age and for many years played with the Wellington Street United Church Orchestra on Sundays under the direction of James Cressell, who led the Royal Canadian Regiment Army Band during World War 1. For many years he played for dances in Banner, Nissouri, Dorchester, Mitchell and Shelbourne. Friends will be received at the Bieman Funeral Home, Dorchester from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Saturday where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. Private interment, Dorchester Union Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Charitable Organization of your choice would be gratefully appreciated and acknowledged.

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SMALL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-04-05 published
SMALL, Wilbert▼ " Bert▼" H.
"Went home to be with his Lord", peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at the Maple Manor, Tillsonburg, Wilbert▼ " Bert▼" H. SMALL, formerly of Culloden, at the age of 84. "Bert" was born in Saint Thomas, son of the late Henry E. SMALL (born Saint Thomas) and the late former Emma (HOLTBY) SMALL (born Port Perry.) Much loved husband of 57 years of O. Mary (KELLY) SMALL. Loved father of Craig SMALL (Sharon) of Delhi Ken SMALL (Pam PHILLIPS) of London, Shelagh (David RAYMER) of Barrie; and Peggy (Mohamad AZIMI) of Acton. Proud and loving "Papa" of Michael; Wesley, Denver, Caroline; Sydney and Avery. Survived by two sisters Lenora BALL of Dundas and Annie WEB- PACKHAM of London and nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by a sister Thelma SMALL and a brother Ernest SMALL. " The family wishes to extend sincere appreciation to the dedicated and caring staff at Maple Manor Nursing Residence, Tillsonburg for their outstanding and loving care for Bert." Friends, former neighbours and relatives are welcome to visit with the SMALL family and share favourite memories on Saturday evening 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and Sunday evening 7 to 9 p.m. at the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238). Complete Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Wilbert "Bert" SMALL on Monday at 11 a.m. in the Verhoeve Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Terry SANDERSON of the North Park Community Church, London. Cremation will follow with eventual inurnment in the Kelly family plot in the Delmer Cemetery. Memorial donations (payable by cheque only) to the "Maple Manor" or the "Cancer Society" or the "Heart and Stroke Fund" or any charity of your choice can be arranged by calling the Verhoeve Funeral Home, Tillsonburg.

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SMALL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-06-13 published
WEBB- PACKHAM, Eliza Ann "Annie" (née SMALL)
At London Health Sciences Centre, on Thursday, June 12, 2008 in her 87th year. Born in Yarmouth Township to parents Henry and Emma SMALL, Annie was a long-time resident of Woodham and Exeter, and lived in London since 2003 at Longworth Long Term Care. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Norris WEBB (1983) and her second husband of 7 years, Ron PACKHAM (2002.) She was an elementary school teacher in Stephen Township and Grand Bend. Annie was a loving mother to Janis and Bill CRAGO of Pembroke, Joanne WAREHAM of London, Douglas and Dianne WEBB of Pembroke, Dennis and Sandra WEBB of Cambridge, Michael and Nancy WEBB of Kanata, Doctor Julie WEBB of Scarborough, Lorie and Larry HAUGH of London. She is survived by her sister Lenora BALL, and in-laws Mary SMALL, Bernice▲ WEBB, Jack MANN, and Ron and Joan WEBB, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. "Grandma Annie" will be sadly missed by her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Thelma SMALL, and brothers Ernest and Wilbert SMALL, in-laws George BALL, Benny WEBB, Margaret and Bill WHITE/WHYTE, and Donna MANN, her son-in-law Ralph WAREHAM and granddaughter Rebecca CRAGO- O'CONNOR and great-granddaughter Grace NEVILLE. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday evening 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 14th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul ROSS officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com

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SMALL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-19 published
HOLLAND, Kennedy Olivia
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our infant daughter, Kennedy Olivia HOLLAND, on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Hospital. Precious daughter of Heather and Aaron HOLLAND of Saint Thomas. Dear granddaughter of Mary SMALL of London, Gary SMALL and Geri AUGER of Putnam and Pat and Rita HOLLAND of Lucan. Dear niece of Jenni HOLLAND and Christie TILLEY of London. A private family graveside service will take place at Saint_James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Interment Saint_James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to L.H.S. Foundation, Birthing Centre would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211) entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.

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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-16 published
MORRIS, Nesta Mary (née MARTIN)
Died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home in Waterloo, Ontario on Monday, January 14, 2008. Daughter of the late John Henry MARTIN and Elsie Florence (SMALL) of Portsmouth, England. Sister to Kenneth MARTIN (deceased) and Marjorie JOWETT of Havant, England. Nesta taught at the Sunshine Home for the Blind, Harrow, England and nursed at the Evalina Hospital for Children, London. She married Peter, a geologist, in 1955 and came to Canada in 1955 where she taught briefly in Montreal and Niagara Falls. As the wife of a geologist she travelled to remote parts of the world where her kindness and good humour won her many Friends. Dear wife of Peter MORRIS. Devoted mother of Martin Vaughan MORRIS of Guelph and Charlotte Louise RYAN and her husband Jerome Xavier RYAN of Toronto. Loved by her only grandchild, Peter Xavier RYAN. She will be missed by her sister Marjorie, her sister-in-law Mary MARTIN of Vancouver, British Columbia, and by many cousins, nephews and nieces, and grand-nephews and grand-nieces. During Nesta's long and painful struggle with cancer, she was sustained by the devoted care of Doctor Donna WARD and Lisa HOLISEK, Community Palliative Nurse, and by Joan, Paula and Sarah of the Palliative Care team. Also by many Friends and neighbours and by the Parkminster United Church congregation. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Nesta's life will be held at Parkminster United Church, Waterloo, Ontario on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. the Reverend John GERTRIDGE officiating. For those wishing to donate, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkminster United Church or Leprosy Mission Canada and can be arranged through the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Nesta, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-11 published
SMALL, William▲ Frederick
Died peacefully in his 99th year on March 7, 2008 in Northumberland, England. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Loving father of Peter (Angela). Pen BRIDGMAN (John). Grandfather to Mark (Alisa), Zoë (Jory), Gemma and Jamie and great-grandfather to Samantha. A tree will be planted in his memory in Vermont beside the pond he loved so. Donations in his memory to Ville Marie Oncology Foundation, 1538 Sherbrooke St. West, Suite 209, Montreal, Québec H3G 1L5

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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-21 published
SMALL, Jean Lois (née JOHNSON)
At Saint_Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton on Thursday, March 20, 2008, Jean died at the age of 82, of Sarnia, formerly of Beachburg. Beloved wife of Richard, Sarnia. Dear mother of Virginia (Greg) GALIPEAU, Sarnia, and Doctor David SMALL (Diane), Ancaster. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Heather and Cameron GALIPEAU and Geoffrey, Valerie, Gillian, Andrea and Michael SMALL. Sister of Phyllis JOHNSON, Beachburg. Predeceased by parents J. Alvin JOHNSON and Elsie (GRIESE,) sister Nora VINCENT and brother Jack JOHNSON. Jean was actively involved for many years with the Sarnia Y.M.C.A., the University Women's Club, and the Canadian Cancer Society. Special thanks to the caring nurses on URO/GYN at Saint_Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton and to Doctors ACHONG, WOODS and WHELAN for their compassionate care. Visitation at the McKenzie and Blundy Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9. The memorial service will be held in the McKenzie and Blundy Chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. officiated by The Rev. James SMALL. As an expression of sympathy, Friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 714 Lite Street, Point Edward, N7V 1A6. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com
A tree will be planted in memory of Jean Small in the McKenzie and Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 21st, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.

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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-15 published
TYM, Graeme
Paterfamilias, pioneer, sailor, friend. Born March 8, 1921, in Ashton-under-Lyne, England. Died December 20, 2007, in Oakville, Ontario, of heart failure, aged 86.
By John W. CLARKE Jr., Page L8
Graeme TYM's life was touched by both serendipity and significant challenges.
He began life fortunate his father had a job in local government, which meant the family was relatively financially secure during the 1920s and 1930s.
Graeme's luck changed, however, in 1940 when an incendiary bomb landed in his backyard during the German Blitzkrieg on London. While he was attempting to pour a bucket of sand over it, the bomb exploded, blinding him in one eye at the age of 19.
Graeme's strong personality and determination were forged during his long and painful recovery in hospital. In spite of his disability, he served as an electrician in the Royal Air Force for the rest of the Second World War.
Soon after his recovery, fortune again touched Graeme when he met Ena SMALL at a dance. They married in 1942 and remained devoted to each other for the next 65 years. They had four children: Jane, Geoffrey, Peter and Diane.
After the war, Graeme and Ena decided to move to Canada. Graeme obtained a job at Burlington Steel (later Slater Steel) in Hamilton, where he remained for the next 25 years, retiring as production manager at age 54.
Graeme and Ena made a life that revolved around family and Friends. He always made time to take his family on camping trips and Sunday picnics. He was also an avid sailor and delighted in taking his children, and later the grandchildren, sailing on Lake Ontario and in the Florida Keys.
Graeme possessed a colourful and fascinating personality; he could be strong and opinionated but also shy and reticent. He held opinions that could sometimes appear inflexible and antiquated, but such shortcomings were balanced by an overwhelming generosity and altruism toward Friends and family.
Many years ago, when one of his grand_sons was suffering through a "dark night of the soul," Graeme sent him a card of encouragement and support. When his grand_son opened the card, a small, folded piece of paper fell to the floor. On it was typed Invictus, William Ernest Henley's poem:
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul.
During the last year of his life, Graeme suffered a series of small strokes. Until the end, he retained his sharp wit and sense of humour, and bore his failing health with stoicism.
The roles he most cherished, and for which he will be best remembered, were those of husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
John W. CLARKE, Jr. is Graeme's grand_son.

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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-10 published
WATTS, Barbara June (EMSON)
Peacefully at her home at R.R.#3, Mount Forest on Monday June 9, 2008. Barbara June (EMSON) WATTS in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Maurice WATTS. Loved mother of Ian WATTS and wife Ann of Port Perry and Julie BENNS and husband John of R.R.#3, Mount Forest. Loving grandmother of Brendon and Michael WATTS and Mersadi BENNS. Dear sister-in-law of Dick MEAD of England. Predeceased by sisters Audrey SMALL and husband Joe and Jacqueline MEAD. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Thursday June 12th from 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. A private family service will be held. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family.
On line condolences may be made at www.hendrickfuneralhome.com

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SMALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-18 published
RAVEN, W. Ralph (1915-2008)
Passed away peacefully on June 16, 2008 at the York Central Hospital Long Term Care Facility, Richmond Hill. He will be sadly missed by his family Susan and Nelson DOUCET, Jane and John MOLLARD and Nora and Bill PETTIT as well as his ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and dear friend Shirley BUNKER. Pre-deceased by his wife Gwendolyn Mae SMALL. A private graveside memorial will be attended by family members.

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SMALLDON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-22 published
JOHNSON, Donald Bruce
Of R.R.#1 Union passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Thursday March 20, 2008 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of 59 years of Dolores (SMALLDON) JOHNSON and dearly loved father of Ken and his wife Jackie of Union, Paul and his wife Karen of Union, David and his wife Connie of Saint Thomas, Steven and his wife Carla of R.R.#1 Moffat and Michael and his wife Joy of Saint Thomas. Loving grandfather of seven grand daughters and four grand_sons. Dear brother of Dorothy and her husband Earl WINKWORTH of Port Stanley and Patricia and her husband Harold MARTYN of Saint Thomas. Dear brother-in-law of Robert and his wife Donna SMALLDON of Arizona. Sadly missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Donald was born July 5th, 1928 in Saint Thomas the son of the late Roy and Ethel (WILDGUST) JOHNSON. Don was a farmer and an adherent of Union United Church. By Don's request a private service will held at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas on Monday morning at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Union Cemetery, No public visitation. Remembrance may be made to the charity of ones choice.

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SMALLMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-17 published
HOPF, Helen M. (STANLEY)
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, May 15, 2008, Helen M. (STANLEY) HOPF of London in her 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Gordon C. HOPF. Dear mother of Brenda SMALLMAN and David TEITLER of London, Roger HOPF and Connie SEYMOUR, Steven HOPF and his wife Colleen and son-in-law Allan EAGLESON all of London. Loved grandmother of Rebecca, Thomas, Bradley, Jennifer, Kathleen and Natalie. Dear sister of Shirley ZIMMER of Stratford, Harvey STANLEY and Ilene of Sault Ste. Marie, Ronald STANLEY and his wife Judy of Walkerton and Bevon STANLEY and his wife Joanne of Brampton. Predeceased by her daughter Barbara EAGLESON, sisters Sheila SPRUCE and Violet WINTER and her brother Clifford. The family will receive Friends two hours prior to a funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3A1 or to The Lung Association, 480 Egerton Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3Z6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

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SMALLMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-17 published
SMALLMAN, Benjamin
In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Benjamin who passed away 10 years ago today May 17, 1998. We keep in our hearts, The love of the past, For there it was planted, Forever to last. Lovingly remembered by Diane and Bruce Buie, and George and Barb SMALLMAN and their families.

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SMALLMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-07-10 published
KYLE, Vernon Douglas
On July 8th, 2008 in Toronto. Beloved husband and best friend of Marjory Maude SMALLMAN. Predeceased by his brother John KYLE and his sister, Annetta FARQUHARSON. Brother-in-law to William Wilson SMALLMAN, Q.C. (the late Doctor Lois Lloyd SMALLMAN) and Mary Joan CROSS (Dr. E.G. CROSS.) Much loved uncle of Craig KYLE, Anne GALLAGHER, Catherine GRANT and William, Robert, Patricia and Thomas CROSS. Funeral Service will be held in the Donway Covenant United Church, 230 The Donway West, on Monday, July 14 at 11 o'clock. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 15 Gervais Drive, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1Y8 would be appreciated.

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SMALLWOOD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-05-27 published
BARKER, Carman Edward
On May 23rd, 2008, in his 88th year after a courageous attempt to overcome a massive stroke. Carman's greatest pleasure was his family and home. He will be dearly missed and remembered affectionately by Rae (née PHILLIPS) his wife of 60 years, his three daughters Patricia (Jim CROSSLAND) of Sandford, Ontario Susan (Gary DOERKSEN) of Golden, British Columbia; and Kathleen (Bob SMALLWOOD) of Ottawa, Ontario; and his five grandchildren Erin (Barry CRAWFORD;) Graham, Keith, Andrew and Brenley, all of whom he was very proud. Carman was the son of the late Major Ralph BARKER, M.D. and Mabel (née WARREN) of Portland, Ontario and is predeceased by his sister Cecile TOPPIN. Carman answered the call for Military duty from 1939-1945 with training in England followed by service in France, Holland and Belgium. After the war he became a successful businessman in Toronto and Winnipeg, and settled in Aurora in 1969. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 30th, 1 p.m. at Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge Street, Aurora, Ontario. Interment will follow at the Aurora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Community Home Assistance To Seniors www.chats.on.ca (905) 713-6596 or (877) 452-4287 or to any charitable organization of your choice.

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SMART o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-19 published
STIMPSON, Charles
91 years, a resident of Chatham, passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Sydenham Campus, on Monday, February 18, 2008. His first wife Daisy (AMBROSE) predeceased in 1986. Surviving are his wife June STIMPSON (SMART,) one daughter Joan WILLIAMS and husband Alun, two sons John and wife Joyce and Bob and wife Kathy all of Chatham, nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one son William. Friends will be received at the Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham (519-352-2390) for visitation on Tuesday, February 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation will follow. Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.bowmanfh.ca

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SMART o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-08 published
READHEAD, Ross Edmund
At the Henderson Hospital, Hamilton on Sunday, July 6, 2008 (on his 85th birthday) in his 86th year, Ross READHEAD, loving husband and best friend of Helen Verneicea READHEAD (née SMART.) Father of Lois JACKSON and her husband Don of Saint Thomas, Edmund Ross READHEAD of Vancouver Island, Anne READHEAD and John KUEHNL- CADWELL of Welland. Stepfather of James BROWN and his wife Sharon of New Dundee, Jonathon BROWN and his wife Catherine of Collingwood, Susan BROWN and Judy JORDAN of Toronto, Belinda Solly and her husband Jeffery of Brooklyn, Ontario, Peter BROWN and his wife Andrea of Waterloo. Loving grandfather of Tina and Matt GRAY/GREY, Susanne and Keith WALKER, Katie SMITH and Daryl HEYWOOD, Brandy And Michael HOLMES, Robin JACKSON and great-grandfather of Stephen and Austin, James and Dylan, Jack, Liam and Carter. Brother of Audrey (the late John) RAE, Joyce (Patrick) BRICKER, Donna REID. Ross READHEAD was a United Church minister; was a Columnist with the Brantford Expositor, where he wrote a weekly column in the Religion section; a graduate of McMaster University; a former probation and parole officer in Simcoe and Brantford for many years; was an avid curler and a member of the Brant Curling Club charter member of the Probus Club. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating Ross's life will be set at a later date. If wished, memorial donations to the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to McCleister Funeral Home, 495 Park Road North, Brantford 519-758-1553 www.mccleisterfuneralhom

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SMART o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-28 published
Innocent victim dies from gunshot wounds
By Lisa PRIEST, Page A10
Toronto police are investigating the homicide of a 22-year-old man - in what is believed to be another tragic case of an innocent bystander killed by gunfire.
Shawn McLEAN died in hospital after being shot three days earlier in the neck at the Jane Street and Chalkfarm Drive area.
"Wrong place at the wrong time," Sergeant Norman SMART said yesterday. "It's one of those things, he's just there and there was an altercation and unfortunately he was hit."
Paramedics managed to revive Mr. McLEAN, who was found unconscious with a gunshot wound to the neck Tuesday night. He died on Friday, after being on life support.
Police said Mr. McLEAN, who is the city's fourth homicide, was not affiliated with gangs and had no criminal record.
Security camera footage shows he had been at the North York Sheridan Mall before he was shot on Tuesday; he was last seen walking to his mother's home.
This is the third murder involving guns.
John O'KEEFE was shot in the head January 12 after gunfire broke out on Yonge Street, near the Brass Rail Tavern. Five days later, a stray bullet killed another innocent bystander, Hou Chang MAO, outside a Chinatown market on Gerrard Street East near Broadview Avenue.

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SMART o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-06 published
Commemorating the tragedy that history forgot
The water was calm when officers set out for a Lake Simcoe patrol on June 7, 1958. But a hellish storm swept through that night, taking five lives in the worst single-incident death toll in Royal Canadian Mounted Police history
By Barry WARD, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page A12
It was the largest single-incident loss of life in the 135-year history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which stretches from the skirmishes of the Northwest Rebellion to the slaying of four officers near Mayerthorpe, Alberta.
But history has largely forgotten five officers who drowned 50 years ago this weekend on a stormy Lake Simcoe night in what should have been a routine patrol of the "dry" Georgina Island Indian Reserve. As with recent Royal Canadian Mounted Police tragedies, the officers were young - four had less than two years of service - and the ensuing controversy reached Parliament Hill. The incident led to changes in Canada's boating regulations.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will take a step toward rectifying the oversight with a ceremony at the Newmarket detachment tomorrow. Family members of the dead Mounties are expected to attend, along with the last living member from that ill-fated patrol on June 7, The deaths still haunt Murray SMITH, 69, now retired and living in Victoria Harbour, Ontario In a last-minute decision, Mr. SMITH gave up his seat in the boat to another officer.
"I think about it an awful lot," Mr. SMITH said. "I've had a lot of close calls but never that close. It makes cold chills go up your back."
Two weeks after graduating from training, Mr. SMITH was part of a team patrolling the lake in a 14-foot, cedar-strip boat with a 35-horsepower outboard motor. The officers made several arrests for liquor infractions. After supper, the Mounties decided to make one more run from Paradise Beach, west of Jackson's Point.
"I was in the boat, the motor was started and, for some reason, a member came down to the dock and walked right up to the boat and said, 'Smitty, you've been in the boat all afternoon, how about letting me go?' Well, it didn't matter to me, so I got out and he got in and I pushed the boat off and went back up and sat in the police car all night."
That was about 10: 30 p.m., and the lake was calm. After midnight, "a hell of a storm" swept through the area. Mr. SMITH and another Mountie, Ron McDONALD, began to worry. "We kept saying, 'They'd be on land by now, they should be okay.' But we couldn't understand why they didn't call us on the radio."
Mr. SMITH and Mr. McDONALD went to a nearby marina for help. A search party headed out at first light, quickly finding the boat, submerged except for its bow, running lights still on. They also discovered the body of Corporal Herbert SMART, 33, of Toronto, the officer in charge. It was apparent he had been trying to get into a life jacket.
Constables Glen FAROUGH, 22, of Stockton, Manitoba, Maurice MELNYCHUK, 21, of Prince George, British Columbia, David PERRY, 19, of North Burnaby, British Columbia and George RANSOM, 21, of Melville, Saskatchewan., were missing. All were good swimmers, but little hope was given for their survival. None was wearing a life jacket and the water temperature was determined to be 11 degrees on the surface and much colder a few feet down.
After the accident, justice minister Davie FULTON defended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the House of Commons, saying all rules were followed, the boat had the necessary equipment and was not overloaded. However, a few days later it was brought to his attention that the maximum load for 14-foot boats was 740 pounds, and the five officers weighed a total of 860 pounds.
Within two weeks, before the lake had given up another body (all eventually were found), an inquest was under way at the town hall in Pefferlaw, Ontario, newly painted for the occasion. It included a re-enactment of the patrol with five similar-sized men in the recovered boat. When the men jumped into the water, none of them could use the standard life jackets and cushions. The five-member jury concluded that the boat was likely swamped by 1.4-metre waves, perhaps when one of the fuel tanks ran dry. The jury also found the boat was overcrowded and overloaded, the standard life jackets and cushions were unsatisfactory in emergencies and the metal plaque listing the boat's capacity at 950 pounds was ambiguous.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police officials testified they believed the weight to exclude the boat's motor, which weighed 129 pounds. Officials from the government, boat manufacturers and boating groups said the motor was included, although they agreed the wording was subject to different interpretations. The five Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers also had about 100 pounds of equipment on board.
By the last day of June, Mr. FULTON had told the Commons he would implement the jury's recommendations, including new rules to clarify capacity. On July 1, the Transport Department announced new wording for load-warning plaques, making it clear the specified weight limit included everything in the boat, including motor, gear and people.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced it would set up a board to examine the risks of water patrols. A week later, the last body, that of Constable RANSOM, washed up on shore.
A memorial service was held on Georgina Island that September. The incident then disappeared into history. Corporal Marc LaPorte, an Royal Canadian Mounted Police media relations officer, said the initiative to mark the 50th anniversary came from the force retirees association.
"Why it took 50 years, I'm not sure," Cpl. LaPorte said. "Most people are unaware of it."
The event will begin at 11 a.m., when a plaque will be unveiled. Mr. SMITH will be there, reading Psalm 46, which refers to troubled water. He is glad the deaths are finally receiving some recognition.
"We lost four members in Mayerthorpe, Alberta., and the media picked up that that was the worst tragedy that had ever happened," Mr. SMITH said.
"Although the four members were shot, I can't think of a more tragic death than drowning in ice-cold water in the middle of the night."
Mr. SMITH spent 32 years in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, retiring as a staff sergeant from the Hamilton detachment. He has a son and daughter who are police officers.
In a final twist, Mr. SMITH ended up being posted to Orillia to replace one of the dead officers, where one of his duties was patrolling Lake Simcoe. "I used that boat for the next two years," he said.

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SMART o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-06-14 published
SMART, Joan Madeleine
Died peacefully on June 3, 2008, aged 96, at Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, British Columbia.
Joan was predeceased by her husband, George and daughter Joan survived by her three daughters Mary, daughters Joanne, Karen and Lorraine, Joan's son Jonathan, Jane, sons Andrew and Rod, Ann and Pete, son Graham and Black lab Dana, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great Friends.
Her long life was one of service to others - her ever extending family, her Church, and the Girl Guide movement.
A service of thanksgiving for this remarkable life will be held at Christ Church Cathedral on Thursday June 19 at 7 p.m. Parking Pass available at www.cathedral.vancouver.ca or call 604 682 3848 for more information.
Flowers gratefully declined or better yet give a bouquet to someone you love and tell them how you feel.

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