FAIRLESS, John Richard "Star" - passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital, Guelph on Sunday, December 1, 2002. Star Fairless at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of Mary Fairless of Guelph. Dear father of John (Ted) Fairless and his wife Doris of Cambridge and Douglas Fairless and his wife Noreen of Guelph. Loving grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandsons. Predeceased by his brothers Wilfrid and Edward. Star had a great passion for fishing and was a member of the Col. John McCrae Branch 234 Royal Canadian Legion. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions to the Guelph General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (519-824-0031).
SHELTON, Christopher James - Died tragically, in Toronto, on Friday, November 29, 2002, at the age of 23. Beloved son to David Shelton (Toronto) and Theresa Shelton (Guelph). Loving step-son to Helena Shelton. Loving brother and hero to Jesse and Nicki. Cherished grandson of Rosaleen and Walter Shelton (Nanaimo) and Marilyn and the late Roland Alston (Kitchener). Chris will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Chris promised himself to Tiffany Merritt (Etobicoke). Born on May 12, 1979, Chris was a student at University of Toronto and a bartender. He was an enthusiastic golfer, chef and a loyal friend to many in the Beaches and East Toronto. Friends may call at the SHERRIN FUNERAL HOME, 873 Kingston Rd (west of Victoria Park Ave.) Toronto (416-698-2861) Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. John's Norway Anglican Church (470 Woodbine Avenue) on Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at 11 a.m. Interment St. John's Norway cemetery. "We will all miss you."
DI GRAVIO, Mario - Passed away, at Guelph, Ont., on Saturday, November 30, 2002. Mario Di Gravio, in his 39th year, was the beloved husband and best friend of Anna Maria (nee Maiocco) and was the devoted father of Laura, Eric and Rachael, all at home. Beloved son of Luigi and Iolanda Di Gravio of Guelph and dear brother of Dr. Bruno Di Gravio and his wife Susan of Waterloo and Manuela Basciano and her husband Rino of Guelph. Mario is lovingly remembered by his grandfather, Enrico Di Renzo. His greatest joy was the time spent with his family and friends and he is dearly missed by his parents-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and brothers and sister-in-law. The family will receive friends at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home and Chapel, 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph, on Monday, December 2, 2002 (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Vigil for Mario will be held at the funeral home today (Monday) at 4 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, 409 Paisley Rd., Guelph, on Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at 11 a.m. Entombment, Our Lady Immaculate Mausoleum, Marymount cemetery , Guelph. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Pencer Brain Tumor Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, or to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family.
MURRAY, Charles George - At the Guelph General Hospital, Guelph, on Wednesday, November 20, 2002. Charles Murray at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Ethel (Harris) Murray. Loved father of the late John Simon, Loretta Bates (Tom ) of Port Elgin, June Cannon (Lawrence) of Peterborough, Shirley Masterson (Jack) of Guelph, Larry Murray (Marg) of Mount Forest and Michael Murray (Patricia Carter) of London. Always remembered by his daughter-in-law, Joyce Simon and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday). Service at the Gilchrist Chapel on Saturday, November 23 at 10 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Parkinson Society Canada would be appreciated.
STONER, Katie - At Caressant Care, Fergus, on Wednesday, November 20, 2002. Katie (Buckingham) Stoner, at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Stoner (1987). Loving mother of Elizabeth Lindsay and her husband Bob of Guelph, Michele Paterson and her husband Paul of Toronto. Loved grandma of William (Lesley), Stephen (Taushau) and Christine (Tyler). Always remembered by her nieces, Mary Glanville of London, England and Sylvia Anderson and her husband Don of Hastings, Ontario. Predeceased by her three sisters and two brothers. Katie was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ajax. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday). Service at the Gilchrist Chapel on Thursday, November 28 at 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the Trillium Room of the funeral home. Cremation with inurnment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Memorial contributions to the Ajax-Pickering General Hospital or Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ajax would be appreciated.
ROGERS, Judith Elizabeth "Judy" - passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at the St. Joseph's Health Centre, Guelph, on Wednesday, November 27, 2002. Judy (Effer) Rogers, at the age of 45 years. Beloved wife of Stewart Rogers for 21 years. Loving mother of Amanda Rogers of Ottawa and Adam Rogers of Guelph. Only daughter of Millie (Effer) Berry and step-daughter of George Berry. Remembered fondly by four step-sisters; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by her brother, Michael Effer (1979) and her father, Robert Effer (1985). Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL-McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 7-9 p.m. Friday and 10-11 a.m. Saturday). Service at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL on Saturday, November 30, 2002 at 11 a.m. Cremation Woodlawn Crematorium. Memorial contributions to the Huntington Society of Canada would be appreciated.
CHAMBERLAIN, William Michael - Following an accident at work on Wednesday, November 20, 2002. Michael Chamberlain at the age of 41 years. Beloved husband of Jan (Mitchell) Chamberlain. Loved father of Tony, Steven and Tyler. Dear son of Joyce and Bill Chamberlain of R.R. #5, Rockwood; brother of Kandi Crawford of Edmonton, Alberta and Shawn Chamberlain of Guelph; grandson of Marion Chamberlain of Guelph. Always remembered by his mother-in-law, Marg Mitchell, his sisters-in-law and their families, his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mike was a huge hockey fan and player, as well as an inspiration. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday). Service will be held at First Baptist Church, 255 Woolwich Street, Guelph on Monday, November 25th at 11:00 am. Interment Woodlawn cemetery. Reception at the church to follow. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Hopewell Children's Homes would be appreciated.
MACPHERSON, Nancy Roberta "Nan" - Suddenly, at home, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002. Predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years William (Bill) MacPherson (1997). Beloved mother of Patricia, and Don Reid, Fred, Beverly and Warren Sommer, Douglas, and Mary Enid Haines, Gilian, Sheila and Mike McWade. Cherished Nana of Ryan and Heather McWade, Robert Gibbs, Sarah and Stuart MacPherson. Sadly missed by Dudley Gibbs, and faithful walking companion Gracie. Nan leaves behind many family and friends who were the recipients of her kindness, generosity and humour. A member of the Canadian Women's Army Corp., Nan served proudly in England during the Second World War. Many people will remember Nan for her community involvement and volunteer work. A celebration of Nan's life will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2002 at 1 p.m. at the Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross, 5700 Cancross Court, Mississauga, Ont., L5R 3E9, Canadian Cancer Society, 214 Speedvalue Ave., Unit 4A, Guelph, Ont., N1H 1C4, The Salvation Army, PO Box 1146, Guelph, Ont., N1H 6N3 or charity of choice. A tree will be planted in memory of Nan MacPherson in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
CARSON, Marie Frances - Passed away, peacefully, in Vancouver, B.C., on November 24, 2002. Predeceased by her husband, Roy and survived by Roy's three sons, Michael, Edward (Joyce) and Douglas; her only brother, Wilfred Bruder (Dorothy) and sister-in-law, Mable Bruder; many nephews and nieces. She will be sadly missed by many loving friends. Mass of Christian Burial to take place at St. John the Apostle Church, 5457 Trafalgar (at 39th Ave.) Vancouver, Friday, Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m., Father Richard Gagnon celebrant. In lieu of flowers an expression of remembrance can be made to the charity of your choice. Interment to take place in Marymount cemetery in Guelph. Kearney Funeral Home, 604-736-0268.
O'CONNOR, John L. (Buck) - At Guelph General Hospital, on Thursday, November 28, 2002, John L. (Buck) O'Connor, in his 76th year, was the beloved husband of Dolores (Harrison) O'Connor. He was the loving father of Deborah and her husband Ralph Bennett, Kerria and her husband Peter Hammond and John T. O'Connor and his wife Sandra, all of Guelph. Proud grandfather of Susan and her husband Jeff Howes of Hamilton, Stacey Goble and John Paul O'Connor and his fiancee Jamie Plummer, all of Guelph and great-grandfather of Samantha and Tanner Howes. Sadly missed by his cousin, Fred O'Connor and his wife Brenda of Guelph. John was predeceased by his sister, Shirley O'Connor (1977) and by his parents, John and Doris (Livesey) O'Connor. Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home and Chapel, 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph, where the family will receive friends today (Saturday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Sunday, December 1, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. Cremation. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
GORRELL, Margaret Lauretta - Tragically as a pedestrian in an automobile accident in Guelph on Monday, passed away at Hamilton General Hospital on Thursday, November 21, 2002. Margaret (Ernst) Gorrell at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Ernie Gorrell. Loved mother of Lindsay Gorrell and his wife Cheryl of Ottawa, Alison Crane and her husband Rodger of Guelph, Fraser Gorrell and his wife Sue of Georgetown, Texas, Brock Gorrell of Mallorytown. Always remembered by her grandchildren Bryan Gorrell and his wife Barbie of Chicago, Illinois; Elissa Hainsworth and her husband Michael of Austin, Texas. Dear sister of Viola Heins and her husband Harold, Nelson Ernst, all of Lansing, Michigan; Barbara Duerholt and her husband Peter of Calgary, the late Howard and Lloyd Ernst and Lily Adamthwaite. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 7:00 - 9:00 pm Friday). The complete service will be held in the Gilchrist Chapel on Saturday, November 23rd at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the Trillium Room of the Funeral Home. Interment at Port Elgin cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated.
LEWIS, William Albert - Peacefully, at Guelph General Hospital on Thursday, November 21, 2002, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Jacqui (Whitfield) Lewis. Loving father of Paul and his wife Jacqueline of Guelph, Meg and her husband Mike Miletich of London and the late Bart (1996). Dear father-in-law of Sarah Lewis of New Zealand and grandpa of Sarah, Michael, Will, Matthew, Mya, Toby, Jonquil, Rewa, Willow and Jesse. Dear brother of Betts Douglas of Toronto. William served in Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve from 1941-1945 and worked at Imperial Tobacco for 45 years. The family will receive friends at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph, on Saturday (today), November 23, from 12-1 p.m. A memorial service will take place today (Saturday) in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
BILLINGS, Gladys Irene - Of Cambridge, passed away, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Roy Billings and loving mother of Carolyn Gamble and her husband David, Brian and his wife Jeannie, Eric and John and his wife Katherine, all of Cambridge. Dear grandmother of Amanda and Carol Ann Gamble, Michelle Mercer, Shannon Butkovic, Tanya Villeneuve, B.J. Billings, Kayla Billings, Ronnie Cardinelli Sarah and Katie Billings and great-grandmother of Kyle. Loving sister of Jean Strupat and her husband Ron of London. Mrs. Billings was predeceased by six brothers and one sister. She was a long-time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Resting at Corbett Funeral Home, 95 Dundas St., Cambridge, where the family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Myers Rd., Cambridge, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at 11:30 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens, Breslau. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
CHAPMAN, Constance Ivy - At St. Joseph's Health Centre, on Wednesday, November 20, 2002. Connie Chapman at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Mansell Chapman (1995). Loving mother of Dr. Candice Chapman and her husband Dr. Jerry Bloom of Carlisle. Dear sister of Thelma Beerthuizen of Bowmanville and the late Mary Lang. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, on Sunday, November 24, at 2 p.m. Cremation Woodlawn Crematorium. Memorial contributions to the Pet Trust of the Ontario Veterinary College would be appreciated.
MURRAY, Charles George - At the Guelph General Hospital, Guelph, on Wednesday, November 20, 2002. Charles Murray at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Ethel (Harris) Murray. Loved father of the late John Simon, Loretta Bates (June Canon) of Peterborough, Shirley Masterson (Jack) of Guelph, Larry Murray (Marg) of Mount Forest and Michael Murray (Patricia Carter) of London. Always remembered by his daughter-in-law, Joyce Simon and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday). Service at the Gilchrist Chapel on Saturday, November 23 at 10 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Parkinson Society Canada would be appreciated.
