GORDANEER, Gladys May - passed away peacefully at Tyndall Nursing Home, Mississauga on December 22, 2007. Gladys, beloved wife of the late Delbert. Sadly missed by loved sons Gary and Glen (Elizabeth). Cherished grandmother of Tim. Dear sister-in-law of Helen (Ken) and Norma (Mac). Mrs. Gordaneer is resting at Scott Funeral Home, 420 Dundas St. East, Mississauga (one block west of Cawthra Rd.) 905-272-4040 for visitation on Thursday, December 27, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Friday morning, December 28, 2007 in the funeral home at 11 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
GORECKI, Wladyslaw
GORECKI, Wladyslaw - Peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, December 21, 2007 at St. Joseph's Health Centre at age 90. Beloved husband of Aniela. Loving father of Irene Williams and Teresa Jurkiewicz. Proud grandpa of Dominic Williams and Michael Jurkiewicz. Wladyslaw will be fondly remembered by all of his family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of Lakeshore Lodge for their compassionate and loving care. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Funeral Home, 436 Roncesvalles Ave. (at Howard Park Ave.) from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 with Rosary Prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Casimir's Roman Catholic Church, 156 Roncesvalles Ave., on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 9 a.m. Interment Park Lawn cemetery.
ROBERT PAUL GODFREY
On Tuesday, September 25, 2007. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Robert Paul Godfrey, former CFTR radio personality, program director and CITY TV host, at 61 years of age. Survived and loved by his wife Julia, cherished father of Levon Godfrey of Toronto, and Shannon O'Connor of Woodstock. A memorial service will be held in celebration of his life at the Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Road, London, on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow at The Hilton, King St., London. Memorial donations can be made to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
SMITH, Dorothy
SMITH, Dorothy - Peacefully, at home, with her husband at her side, on Saturday, November 3rd, 2007, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Charles P. Smith for over 67 years. Loving mother of Dianne and her husband Wayne Marcks, and David and his wife Luce. Cherished Nana to Steven and his wife Nicole, and Heather. Great-Gramma to Jesse and Tressa. Dorothy will be missed by her sisters Helen, Florence, Audrey and Margaret and brothers Edward and Norman. Private family service. In Dorothy's memory, donations may be made to St. Michael's Hospital - Neurosurgery Department.
THEURER, Bette
THEURER, Bette - On Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Providence Healthcare, at the age of 69. Bette, cherished wife of Gordon, step-mother of Susan (John), grandmother of David, Alison, Joe and Julie, sister of Robert Wands (Mary), aunt of Deborah (Dean), Jennifer (Ron) and Rob. Resting at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (between Warden and Pharmacy), from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Service in our Chapel on Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. Interment Pine Hills cemetery.
UPRITCHARD, Elizabeth
UPRITCHARD, Elizabeth - passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Humber River Regional Hospital - Church St. Loving wife to Cyril. Beloved mother of Elaine (Mark) Persichilli, Denise (Brad) Upritchard, and Leesa (Ben) Scholten. Cherished granny of Kellie, Stephen, Michael, Stephanie, and Aidan. Great-granny of Christopher. Elizabeth will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. Friends and family will be received at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Ave. W. (one block east of Dufferin St.), Toronto, 416-654-7744. (Please call funeral home for visitation and service times). Cremation to follow. In memory of Elizabeth, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
VALERIANI, Luigi
VALERIANI, Luigi "Gigi" - Peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2007 in Toronto at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Devoted father of Lorenso, David (Lisa) and Dino (Robin). Proud Nonno of Matthew, Julia, Danielle and Emily. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke (between Islington and Kipling Aves.) from 7-9 p.m. on Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be held at All Saints Roman Catholic Church, 1415 Royal York Rd. (at LaRose Ave.) on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 10 a.m. Interment Sanctuary Park cemetery. If desired, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation would be appreciated.
WILDMAN, Richard
WILDMAN, Richard Hocken - passed away at his home in lnnisfil on Saturday, November 3, 2007. Richard, in his 91st year, was the beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Judith, Steven and his wife Anne Ashton, and Cynthia Smalbill. Predeceased by son-in-law John Lau. Dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren. Friends may call at the INNISFIL FUNERAL HOME, 7910 Yonge Street (Stroud), 705-431-1717 on Wednesday, November 7th from 10:00 a.m., until the time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
WILEY, Douglas
WILEY, Douglas Rowe - August 15, 1921 - November 3, 2007 He looked Death square in the face with an inner smile and a peaceful gaze; and that is a warrior, our father Douglas R. Wiley, Flight Lieutenant Officer D.F.C. Peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital K Wing with his family at his side. Douglas will be sadly missed by his children Douglas Jr. (Sharon), Betty-Anne Folkard, Donald, Matthew, Mary Louise Brouwer (Leendert), Jennifer Stevenson (David) and is predeceased by his beloved son John (Catherine). He was a loved grandfather of eleven, a great-grandfather of one and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. Among cherished family memories, his family takes pride in remembering Douglas for serving our country as a decorated World War II Veteran, as part of the RCAF 431 and 429 Squadrons. He spent his career in the investment business serving for a time as a divisional Vice-President at Greenshields Inc., retiring in 1991. Douglas is predeceased by his beloved brothers John, Bud, Alan, David and sister Barbara. He is survived by his youngest brother Gordon. Much thanks to the very loving and caring staff of L Wing and K2 West at Sunnybrook who carry on the legacy of our veterans through their ultimate respect of the residents they care for daily. Services are to be celebrated at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at SUNNYBROOK HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto in the Chapel (H Wing). A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sunnybrook Foundation, Veterans Comfort Fund, 2075 Bayview Avenue, H332, Toronto M4N 3M5.
WILLMOT, Ted
WILLMOT, Ted - At St. Peter's Hospital Hamilton, Saturday November 3, 2007, at the age of 53, of Waterford. Beloved husband of Shayla (nee Sipila). Always loved father of Cameron, Glen, Paul (and Kelly), Steven (and Breanne), Adam, and Darren. Proud Papa of Daniel. Dear brother of Win (and Kal), Robin (and Sharon), Rod (and Lise), Ron (and Heather). Predeceased by parents Jack and Win Wilmot. Friends may call at the Thompson-Mott Funeral Home, Waterford Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Brantford. Interment Greenwood cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to your church of choice or St. Peter's Hospital.
WOLFSON, Robert
ROBERT WOLFSON (Wolfman, Bob, Boabbie, Bert, Berty, Wolfie) It is with deepest sadness suddenly at home on Friday, November 2, 2007. Robert beloved husband of Elaine Martin. Dear father of Mark, Karon (George) Zarogiannis and Elaine. Grandpa and Ganka to Kyle, Rochelle and Georgia and family, and Great-Grandpa to Jayden. Brother-in-law of Paul and Ann. Son-in-law of Kim and Stewart Martin. Robert will be missed by his business associates, friends and all his special buddies at Cherry Downs and Malvern Contracts and installers. The Wolfman will be sadly missed for his endless array of jokes, charm and sarcastic humour. He loved to eat, golf, gamble, work and play. Friends and family may visit at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, 905-686-5589 on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 from 10 a.m. until time of service in our chapel at 1 p.m. HE IS NOW "ALL IN"
McCRAE, Armour Livingstone
ARMOUR LIVINGSTONE M c CRAE Mayor, City of Welland, Ontario 1953 - 1958 Passed away, on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Toronto, in his 91st year. Armour is survived by his beloved wife Heather (nee Montgomery), and his two loving sons and their families: Armour and Eydie McCrae of Guelph and granddaughter Cara (Mike); James McCrae of Barrie, daughter-in-law Brooke McCrae and grandson Jamie of Brampton; and by his two loving daughters and their families: Wendy and Bruce Dunning of Newmarket and granddaughters Abbey and Rebecca; and Donna Creighton of Toronto; and by his daughter-in-law Margaret McCrae and granddaughter Jessica. Predeceased by his cherished first wife Jessie King (Mains) McCrae, and by his son Nichol. Son of the late Nichol and Emily McCrae of Welland, dear brother of Margaret McCrae Moro and Rudy Moro of London. Predeceased by brothers Alex, James and Charles. Of all positions aspired to or later achieved, being Mayor of the City of Welland was always first and foremost in his heart, and the one for which he wishes most to be remembered. Elected President of the then Association of Ontario Mayors and Reeves 1956-57. In 1958, as Mayor he presided over the centennial celebrations of the city, and in that same year was the first to be honoured in receiving the Citizen of the Year Award for Welland-Crowland. He was invited by the Queen to attend her Coronation at Westminster Abbey, and was the recipient of the coronation medal. A well-known after-dinner and convention speaker, he addressed the British Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Belfast, Ireland in 1953. On two occasions he was the speaker representing Canada (France and the United States also being represented) at the Annual Flag Day Celebration at Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY, USA. Armour always promoted a better understanding between English and French-speaking Canada, and to that end, was instrumental in "twinning" the city of Welland with the Qu�bec city of Sorel. Member and Vice-Chairman of the Ontario Municipal Board 1958-83; seconded from the Board to be Chief Hearing Officer for the Parkway Belt West hearings in 1976, and seconded again to be Chief Hearing Officer for the Niagara Escarpment Plan hearings from 1980-83. Friends may call on Tuesday, November 6, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral service will be held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church (38 Ellerslie Avenue), on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 11 o'clock. Private family interment at Westminster cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Willowdale Presbyterian Church, 38 Ellerslie Avenue, Toronto, ON, M2N 1X8 or to the C.N.I.B., 1929 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4G 3E8. Condolences www.rskane.ca
