Entered into rest peacefully at the Plummer Memorial Hospital, after a long and courageous fight with cancer, on Thursday January 6, 2005; Ralph Ernest Lawrence at the age of 61 years. Ernie was the beloved son of Elizabeth Johnson and the late Arthur Lawrence. Dear step-son of Wayne Johnson. Loving father of; Lisa (John) and Derek Lawrence (Kate). Stepfather to; Marie, Kevin and Kim. Cherished grandfather of; Ashley Hunter, Emily Lawrence, Kaden and Brant Twance. He will be sadly missed by his sisters; Marilyn Buscarini, Gayle Kay, Sharon Lawrence, Kathy (Lee Rodgers) and his brother Wayne Lawrence. Dear uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Monday January 10, 2005 from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral and committal service in the Chapel at 5:00 p.m. with Mary Alice Policicchio officiating. Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Sault Area Hospital Palliative Care Unit would be greatly appreciated by the family.
FLEMING, Dr. William James
Thursday, January 06, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of William Fleming announces his sudden passing at home in Toronto on January 2, 2005. Beloved husband and best friend of Joanne (Bardell). Dear brother of Margaret MacTavish (Doug), Jean Kettles (Joe), John (Leah), Marie McCulligh (the late Ron), brother-in-law of Gary Bardell (Susan). Cherished uncle of Allan and David MacTavish, Darlene Lever, Jim and Jon Kettles, Pilar and Mitchell Szarko, Murray and Mark McCulligh, Janet, James and Jackie O'Donnell, Christopher, Jennifer and Kimberley Bardell. Bill was born and grew up in Bruce Mines, Ontario. He attended the local high school and then lived in Kirkland Lake where he worked in the gold mines. His university education included a B.Sc. from the University of Waterloo and DDS and MScD degrees from the University of Toronto. He also received a fellowship from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Canada. After teaching high school in Waterloo, Bill went on to a career in dentistry that included positions as Chief of Dentistry at St. Michael's Hospital and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry; in addition he conducted a private dental practice in North Toronto. He enjoyed traveling and speaking engagements in various countries around the world. Bill very much enjoyed his career and cherished the good friends he met along the way. Throughout his life he continued to return to his roots where he enjoyed working on his family farm in the Bruce Mines area. Bill loved the outdoors where he would often walk with Joanne and his faithful and beloved dogs Kayley, Teddy and Max. Friends may call at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge Street (5 blocks south of Lawrence) on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Friday afternoon at two o'clock. The interment will be at Cloudslee Cemetery, Bruce Mines at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the SPCA.
BATENCHUK, Victor
Monday, January 10, 2005
passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Plummer Hospital on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Stefania (Stella). Loving father of Ron (Jane) and Robert (Trish). Cherished Grandpa of Steven, Jennifer, Sheri, Robbie and Michael. Special great Grandpa of Hannah, Kyle, Dylan and Justin. Son of the late Anthony and Alexandra. Victor is survived by his sister Anne Argue (Harry) of Port Perry and brothers William (Verna) of Mount Forest, and Walter (Joan) of Toronto. Predeceased by 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Uncle Vic will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. At Victor’s request a private family service was held at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. Interment Port Perry Cemetery. Memorial contributions made to the SAH Complex Care Unit or to the CNIB would be appreciated by the family.
DEVOE, William O.
Monday, January 10, 2005
Peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - Laurentian Site on Saturday January 8, 2005; Bill Devoe at the age of 68 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Frances. Dear father of; Brenda Rooley-Johnstone (Dave), Bill (friend Brenda) and Debbie Klaric (David). Loving grampa and best friend of; Jason, Tyler, Meghan, D.J. and Jessica. Son of the late Paul and Doris Devoe. Brother of; Gordie (Claudia), Jim (Brenda), Jack (Sally), Larry (Nancy) and Paulette. Son-in-law of; the late Frank and Anne Winch. Brother-in-law of; Barry Winch (Janine), late Ron Winch (Charlotte) and Barb Willis (Wayne). Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill will be sorely missed by his friend and companion Penny. Family and friends are invited to share memories of and to celebrate Bill's life at Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Wednesday January 12, 2005 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. At Bill's request there will be no funeral service. Memorial donations made to the Northern Cancer Research - Daffodil Terrace or to the Canadian Diabetes Association would appreciated by the family.
DICKSON, Russell William
Monday, January 10, 2005
In hospital on Friday, January 7, 2005. Russell Dickson, born July 9, 1929 in Ottawa. Beloved husband of the late Gladys Dickson (nee Ross). Loving father of David (Kathy) of Sault Ste. Marie, John (Brenda), Scott (Sandy) and Ralph all of Ottawa. Cherished grandfather of Shane, Brian, Geoffrey, Troy and Cole. He will also be sadly missed by Rob Gray. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, (between Bayshore Dr. and Baseline Rd.), Nepean on Monday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the University of Ottawa heart Institute would be appreciated.
KELLY, William George
Monday, January 10, 2005
passed away peacefully at the General Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and family on Sunday, January 9, 2005 in his 78th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Mildred for over 55 years. Loving father of Donald George (fiancée Lynn) and Elizabeth Jean (Betsy) Radke (Bob). Cherished grandfather of Lisa Smith (Mike), Vicki Milano (Ryan Gibbs), Jennifer Breathat (Chris), Sarah Kelly (Mike Ross), Andrea, Mitchell and Thomas Kelly and Allison Radke. Great grandfather of 8. Dear brother of Dorothy Gray (Lloyd), Gordon Kelly (late Shirley) and predeceased by Earl (late Evelyn) and Roy (late Betty). Special brother-in-law of Lloyd Rutledge (late Dorothy), Jim Rutledge (Kae), Elva Marshall (Floyd) and the late Velma and Bill Springgay, late Mervin Rutledge (Millie), late Orville and Glenna Rutledge and the late Marlene Stanley (Harvey). Remembered and adored by his many nieces and nephews. Bill was a long time member of the Elks Lodge #341 and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service from the chapel on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Bruce McLeish officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Elks Oncology Van, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family. Members of the Elks Lodge are asked to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. for a service for their late brother William (Bill) Kelly. At the going down of the sun And in the morning We will remember them Members of the Royal Canadian Legion are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 11 at 6:00 p.m. for a service for their late comrade William (Bill) Kelly.
SISSON, Jacqueline
Monday, January 10, 2005
Peacefully at the General Hospital, with her family by her side on Sunday, January 9, 2005 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Gerald for 47 years. Loving mother of Carl (Dawn), Anna Sisson (Ray), Brenda Sisson and Maureen Munn (Art). Proud grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 7. Daughter of the late Jack and Lillie Jarrell. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 from 1 pm until time of funeral service in the chapel at 3 pm. Rev. Bob Elkin officiating. Memorial contributions to the SAH Renal Dialysis would be appreciated by the family. We would like to thank the staff of the Renal Department for the tender loving care they gave to our family over the years.
SMITH, Mary Gwendolyn (Gwen)
Monday, January 10, 2005
passed away with her family by her side at the F.J. Davey Home on Friday January 7, 2005 in her 89th year. Daughter of the late W.W. (Jimmy) and Marjorie Swain. Beloved wife of the late Court Smith. Dear mother of Laurence W. (Laurie) Smith (Vivian) and the late David B. Smith (Sharon). Dearly loved grandmother of Dr. Meagan Smith (Dr. Christopher Booth) of Vancouver, British Columbia, Stephanie Glasspool (Justin) of Lymington, England and Steven Morin (Amanda) of Calgary. Great grandmother of Sebastian and Georgia Booth and Nicholas and Isabella Morin. Also survived by grandchildren Shelly, Darrid (Renee), Suzanne and their children. Sister of Jackie Brennan (late Harvey) of Penticton, British Columbia. Sister-in-law of Eva Smith (late Dalton) and Jill Nowitski (Mike). Dear aunt of Janice Ashley, Lynne Panagos and Carla McDermott all of British Columbia and Leanna Zaitsoff of Lethbridge, Alberta and their families. Faithful friend of the late Anne King. Friends may call at the United Baptist Church (Malabar Drive) on Thursday, January 13, 2005 from 11:00 am until time of funeral service at 12:00 pm. Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Hoag officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions made to the United Baptist Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” (Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre 759-2522).
