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Obituary (10/04/2003)
BLACH, Prof. Dr. Adolf. Sadly passed away on the 2nd of October at the Montreal General Hospital, at the age of seventy-three. He will be deeply missed by his wife Irene, his sons Wolfgang, Peter and Stephan, his daughters-in-law, his six grandchildren, his sister, his brothers and his sisters & brothers-in-law, as well as by all relatives and friends. Our many happy memories of Dolfi (Opapi to his grandchildren) will help us all through this sorrowful time and through our grief. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m. at the Mount Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont, (514) 279-6540. In lieu of flowers, donations to the McGill Neurological Institute or the charity of your choice will be appreciated.
Obituary (10/04/2003)
BOIRE, Gerald. On October 1, 2003, passed away peacefully at eighty-four years, surrounded by family at L'Hopital Sacre Coeur de Montreal. WWII Veteran, retired from Hydro Quebec, life long member of Boys Scouts of Canada, former Commissioner St. Laurent Catholic School Board. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee McLaren). Will be sadly missed by son Michael (Catherine) from Kingston, daughters Frances (Robert) from Ottawa, Karen (Frank) and Barbara Ann from Toronto and grandchildren Steven, Annemarie, Benedicte, Matthew, Elizabeth Ann and Allison. Brother to Yvonne, Anthony, and Albert (Thelma). Brother-in-law to Louise (Bernard), Donald, Ann and Dorothy. Predeceased by Cecilia, Marin, Bill, Francis, Charles and Bernard. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Armstrong Funeral Home, 1640 Cote Vertu, St. Laurent (514) 331-1104 on Sunday, October 5 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, 11775 Filion, on Monday, October 6 at 10 a.m., followed by burial at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Obituary (10/03/2003)
BRIGGS, Walter. Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at the age of eighty-six. Sadly missed by his family Betty Spriggs, David Spriggs, Kent Spriggs (Bonnie), Donna Spriggs (Billy); Ryan, Christopher, Sarah and Jessica. Survived by his sister Nettie and his nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the james Reid Funeral home, Cataraqui Chapel (Counter Street at Highway 2) on Monday from 10 am until the service time. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Monday, October 6, 2003 at 11 a.m. Interment Cataraqui Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. James Reid Cataraqui Chapel, Kingston Family Owned, info@jamesreidfuneralhome.com
Obituary (10/04/2003)
CARDI, Peter (Pietro). 1929 - 2003. In Lachine on October 3, 2003 at the age of seventy-four years, passed away Mr. Peter (Pietro) Cardi. Son of Giuseppe (Joseph) Cardi and Carmela Gargano. He leaves to mourn his sister Laurraine Richer (Raymond), his brother Andre "Andy" (Bonnie), as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Donations made to the Centre Hospitalier de Lachine would be appreciated. Visitation at the Urgel Bourgie Funeral Complex, 1750 Notre-Dame St., Lachine. Visiting hours on Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m., Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. The funeral service will be held on October 7, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at Des Saints-Anges Church, 1400 St. Joseph, Lachine, thence to Lachine Cemetery. Relatives and friends are asked to join without further invitation. www.urgelbourgie.com
Obituary (09/30/2003)
CHAPMAN, George Ernest. 1916 - 2003. Died peacefully on September 28 at the age of eighty-seven, surrounded by his family. Born in Bath, England, the decorated WWII R.A.F. Veteran is survived by his wife of fifty-five years Marie Emily Draper, his children Lynn (Victor), Philip (Jo-ann), David, Peter (Irene), Christopher (Corine), Richard (Liza), Suzanne (Michael) and grandchildren, Ashley, Stephanie, Kerry (Tim), Krista, Shannon, Aylish and Jake. He was a devoted husband and father, was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. The family deeply appreciates the exceptional care he received at the CHSLD Vigi Reine Elizabeth and sends a special thank you to Anne Bibor. A private service will be held at the Notre-Dame-Des Neiges Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the CHSLD Vigi Reine Elizabeth or the SPCA.
Obituary (10/04/2003)
CHAREST, Andree (Rinfret). Passed away Wednesday, October 1st, 2003 in Saint-Lazare at the ge of fifty-seven. Predeceased by her husband Jean Rinfret (1988). She leaves to mourn her daughters Annie (Jean), Isabelle (Eric) and Valerie (Nick), her grandchildren Emily, Christopher and Valerie, her sister Nini (Pierre), her brothers Michel (Louise) and Denis (Denise), and her companion Don MacKinnon. Visitation at Aubry & Fils Funeral Home, 434 Main Rd., Hudson, Quebec on Sunday, October 5 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6th at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, located at 413 Main Rd. in Hudson. The service will be followed by a reception at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Canadain Cancer Society, or the Lung Association are welcome.
Obituary (12/06/2003)
ARNOLD, Douglas William. Veteran WWII and retired Air Canada. At the Hotel Dieu Hospital, St. Catharines, Ontario on November 29, 2003 after a lengthy illness, aged eighty-one years. Doug leaves his beloved wife Helene, son Bill (Ellen) and predeceased by daughter June (Dave Bell). Also survived by sister Joan Nebbs of Winnipeg. He was most proud of his grandchildren Carolyn and Christine Bell and Eric and Mark Arnold. He will be sadly missed by them. A private family service will be held at a later date. Helene will receive friends and neighbours at her home on December 14 between 2 and 4 p.m. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Lung Association.
Obituary (12/03/2003)
BAUER (Adolf), Else (nee Vogel). Born November 15, 1920 in Brienne, Romania, passed away peacefully December 1, 2003 at the Jewish General Hospital. Daughter of the late Theresa Vogel (nee Lang) and the late Otto Vogel. Else Adolf set sail with children Sig and Linda from Germany arriving in Quebec City September 18, 1953 as landed immigrants to Canada. Subsequently married to Ludwig Bauer in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay), Ontario, Else Bauer became also mother of Peter, Luise (Monika) and Rodger (Lothar). Survived by husband Ludwig, she will be sadly missed by immediate and extended family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Germany and California. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Jewish General and Lakeshore General Hospitals, Doctor Howard Cohen, Residence Ducharme, the Hunkeler family and friends Margaret and Gerty who all offered their generous support. Private memorial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Collins Clarke Funeral Home, Pointe Claire
Obituary (12/06/2003)
BOURNE, Maria (nee Haapalainen). In Ottawa on November 29, 2003, four days after her ninety-fourth birthday. Beloved wife for 59 years of the late James Douglas Bourne. Dearest mother of Diana Halpin (Robert). Survived by her dear sisters Aino Tjader, Elvi Ronkainen of Finland, and Ida Green of Seattle. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, loving friends and their families. Born in Sotkamo, Finland, she immigrated to Canada in 1928. After studying to become a couturiere at Madame Cotnoir-Capponi's Academy, she operated her own small fashion boutique in Montreal. An extraordinarily talented person, her creativity ranged from clothing, needlepoint and sails, to boats, decorations and health-conscious cooking. She sailed for 30 summers here and in Finland, skiied cross-country until 9 years ago and recently still was walking with her ski poles. Her "sisu" carried her courageously through her life until the end. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Michael's Finnish Church, the Ottawa Heart Institute, the V.O.N. or a charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held in January, 2004 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 400 Sparks Street, Ottawa.
Obituary (12/06/2003)
BRADLEY, Robert Emmet Charles (Charlie). Peacefully on December 5, 2003 in his eightieth year. Beloved husband of Rosemary. Dear father of Pat, Rob, Gerry, Frank and Maureen. Grandfather of Amanda, Erin, Thomas, Ariane and Rose-Aime. Brother of Jack and Gerry and the late Leo. A special thanks to the staff of the I.C.U. unit of the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral Mass at St. Monica's Church, 6405 de Terrebonne, Wednesday, December 10 at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to the Mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charlie's memory to Dans la Rue, 1664 Ontario East, Montreal, H2L 1S7. Condolences may be received at www.kanefetterly.qc.ca.
Obituary (12/05/2003)
BRODHEAD, Pamela (nee Browne). In her eighty-seventh year, peacefully on November 30, 2003. Pre-deceased by husband Edgar, survived by loving sons Dal (Mary), Tim, Andrew (Mariette Fortier), and daughter Christine (Donal Ryan) and much-loved grandchildren Colin, Farrar, Sarah, John, Daniel and Douglas. Private family Funeral. Donations to Dans la Rue or the Montreal General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
