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Audrey Dean
passed away quietly in her sleep on May 1, 2002. She will be missed by her friends, particularly her teacher friends in the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario - Mississauga Branch and her church family at First Church of Christ, Scientist, Etobicoke where she was an active member. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 11:00 am from Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Boulevard W., (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at Fourteenth St.) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharon House Corporation (24 Montgomery Road, Toronto, Ontario, M8X 1Z4) or to any of the other charities Audrey supported. For further information, friends may contact Ridley Funeral Home (416-259-3705).
Patrick James Shields
Peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga site. Loving father to Patricia McCormack and her husband Gary of Toronto, Terry Shields of Cobourg, Ron Shields of Toronto and Jennifer Shields of Toronto. Dear grandfather to Sarah and A.J. Byers and Lisa McCormack. Also survived by his sisters Jean and Marie. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Friday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mississauga.
Alberta “May” Ward
Peacefully in her sleep on May 16, 2002 at Lakeshore Lodge Home for the aged in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband Stan and survived by her loving son John and daughter in law Joyce. A private family Service will be held at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 1 p.m. followed by Interment at Prospect Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the caring staff at Lakeshore Lodge Home for the Aged (3197 Lakeshore Blvd. W. Etobicoke M8V 3X5) would be appreciated.
Karoline Jankowski
Peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 in Toronto in her 78th year. Dear mother to Morris and grandmother to Michael and Spencer. Also survived by other relatives in the Ukraine. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Friday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. Cremation. If desired, donations to a charity of your choice in Karoline’s memory would be appreciated.
Bridget McNamara (nee Sisk)
Peacefully, at McMaster Medical Centre, Hamilton on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Ann (Jim), Patrick (Barbara), Evelyn (Evan), Mary (John), Theresa and Michael (Terri). Predeceased by sons John and Kevin. Cherished grandmother of Sean, Kerrin, Peter, David, Martin, Quinn, Kelly, Connor, Liam, Aidan and Kieran. Sadly missed by her sisters and brothers in Ireland and England. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Tuesday 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. from St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 782 Browns Line. Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery, Mississauga. If desired, donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Eleanor Elizabeth Conway (nee Burwell)
passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at age 85. Predeceased by her husband of 49 years, John Maxwell Conway. Loving mother of John Conway, Kim Lee and her husband Doug, and Cheryl Conway. Cherished grandmother of Nicole Conway. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 3 p.m. at Bloordale United Church, 4258 Bloor St. W., Etobicoke. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Miro Mesesnel
Suddenly at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga site on Saturday, June 1, 2002 in his 84th year. Will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday 11 a.m. from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, 739 Browns Line (east side of Browns Line, just south of Evans Ave.). Cremation.
Andrew Robert McCrindle
(WW II Veteran, Retired employee of Stelco Swansea Works)
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 in his 87th year. Beloved husband for 61 years of Lillian (deceased). Much loved and cherished father of David and his wife Linda, Janice and her husband Larry Reinhard, Wendy and her husband Don McNeil. Deeply missed by his grandchildren Bill and Cathy, Cindy, Brett and Danielle, Kyle and Lori, Scott and Chantelle, Ryan, and Lisa, and great-grandchildren Kayla, Alexandra, Sarah, and Dawn. Brother of William, Jack, Ruth and the late George. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. & Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. If desired remembrances may be made to the Parkinsons Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Deborah Livingstone
On Thursday, June 13, 2002 at the Trillium Health Centre Mississauga Site. Deborah, loving daughter of Ellen and the late William John Peacock. She will be sadly missed by her brothers David and Gary and their families. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Friday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday at 1 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Dorothy Evelyn O’Grady
Peacefully passed away in her sleep at Garden Court Nursing Home on Friday, June 14, 2002. Dorothy Evelyn O’Grady resided at 49 15th Street for more than 80 years. She will be fondly remembered by four nephews and five nieces (children of her late step-brother Norman O’Grady), cousins Viola Poulton, Reva Bell, and Carolyn Cacciacerro of Etobicoke, and Pamela Russo of Mississauga. Dorothy lived, worked (C.I.L.) and volunteered in her community for more than 80 years. Her fierce independence and Irish spunk will be missed by all who knew her. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens.
William (Bill) Benson
passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Highbourne Lodge in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Madge Benson, loving father of Teri (David), Donna and husband Peter, and Cris and fiancé Dan. Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Stefanie, Sarah and Julie. Sadly missed by sister-in-law Mary McHugh, sisters Laura, Hilda (Lloyd), brothers Max (predeceased), Alan (Rowena), Roy (Jean), Lester (Marilyn), Wallace (Diane), Kevin (Judy), and many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Cremation. If desired remembrances may be made to the Alzheimers Society.
Beatrice Islay Orr
Peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2002 at Erin Mills Lodge in Mississauga in her 93rd year, beloved wife of the late Stewart Dixon Orr. Loving mother to Walter and his wife Ethel of Port Credit and Mary Giles and her husband Fred of Orangeville. Beloved grandmother to Stewart, Andrew and his wife Paula, Mark, and David and his wife Kim. Much loved great grandmother of Tyler, Mitchell, Cooper and Jessica. Survived by her sister Amy Trenwith, and predeceased by her brothers Archie, George and Walter Stevenson, and sisters Marguerite Hazlett, Isabel Landry and Laura Hanna. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment Springcreek Cemetery, Clarkson. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Laszlo Oertl
Peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in his 74th year. Laszlo will be greatly missed by his many friends and neighbours. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by a complete service in the chapel at 7 p.m. Cremation. On behalf of Laszlo’s nephew Janos Nagy, many thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Health Centre for their excellent care of Laszlo during his illness. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Rita Rose Bonnin
Peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2002 at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga site, Rita, beloved wife of 47 years to Gerald (Gerry). Sister to Wesley Miron and his wife Bobbie of Ajax and Carol Miron of Toronto. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. from St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 782 Browns Line. Interment St. Anne’s Cemetery, Penetanguishene. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Terri Lee McNamara (nee Cool)
Suddenly on July 16, 2002 in her 40th year. After a long and courageous battle against many illnesses. Loving wife of Michael and devoted mother to Quinn and Kelly. Daughter of the late John and Doris Cool. Dear sister of Clayton and his wife Annette. Cherished niece of Sandy and Shirley Chamberlain. Fondly remembered by many relatives and friends. Just knowing Terri made us all feel better about the world we live in. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm. A Service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2002 at 11am from Alderwood United Church (44 Delma Dr.). Interment Springcreek Cemetery. Memorial donations to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Canada would be appreciated by the family.
James (Jim) Harold Rowett
On Thursday, July 25, 2002 at St. Joseph's Health Centre. Jim, loving brother of Edward and his twin brother Jack and his wife Mary. Jim will be sadly missed by his nephew Mark & his wife Linda, niece Judy McKay and nephews Ricky and Randy. Jim is predeceased by his parents William and Ruth and his brother Kenny. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Monday at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
