FUNERALS / MEMORIAL SERVICES

ROBERT (BOB) KING Passed away peacefully at the Toronto East General Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Loving husband of Robbie for 57 years. Cherished father to John (Deanna), Cathie (Wilf) and David (Naoko). Dear grandfather to Michael, Alyson, Bobby and Andrew. Predeceased by his brother John. Bob is a retired employee of Sears Canada with 34 years of service and a chartered member of the Jubilee United Church. Formerly Donminster United Church. Friends will be received at the SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 275 Lesmill Road, Toronto, 416-441-1580, on Tuesday, January 17th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at the Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Road, Toronto, 416-447-6846, on Wednesday, January 18th at 2 p.m. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Providence Villa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jubilee United Church or to the Providence Villa.

NELSON, Hugh MacGregor - Passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in Scarborough, Ontario in his 87th year. A proud Veteran of the Second World War and a pioneer in occupational hygiene in Canada. Loving husband of the late Barbara (nee Johnson) and predeceased by daughter Pamela and sisters Geraldine and Marie. Loving father of Cathi, Gordon (Carol) and Trevor (Linda) and cherished Papa to Shaye, Shanna, Siara and Matthew. A friend, mentor and educator to many. Friends may call at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & VISITATION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229), on Wednesday, December 28th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and a Memorial Service on Thursday, December 29th at 11 a.m. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to Epilepsy Toronto. For further information and online condolences, please visit www.etouch.ca

ROBINSON, Marjorie A. (nee Goodwin) - On Thursday, December 15, 2011 at North York General Hospital on her 95th birthday.  Marjorie, beloved wife of her first late husband Gordon Partington and her second late husband Lorance Robinson.  Loving mother of Donald Partington.  Predeceased by her siblings Garfield, Edna, Grace, Angus and Donald.  Marjorie was a founding member of Donminster United Church and continued to attend Jubilee United Church as long as she was able.  Resting at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Avenue East (between Warden and Pharmacy), from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.  Funeral Service on Monday morning at 11 a.m. in Jubilee United Church (40 Underhill Dr.) with visitation at the church from 10 a.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery.  If so desired, donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society in Marjorie's memory would be appreciated.

REYNOLDS, Thomas Burnet - February 6, 1929 -- November 1, 2011 After wrestling with early Alzheimer's for several years, lung cancer released him. He died quietly in the home he'd built on the shore of Midland Bay after his retirement from 40 meaningful years at Ontario Hydro. Loving companion and beloved husband, for almost 58 years, to Lennie; father to Susan (James), Doug (Anne), Stephen (Carol), Linda (Fergie), Patti (Mark) and Sandra (Andrew) and loving grandfather to Lyrica, Heather, Marc, Michelle, Cameron, CJ, Liam, Will, Phalen, Breum and Indianna. Predeceased by his brothers Marc and Chuck. So many friends have already gone; the ones who are left will miss his gentle, mischievous humour, generous help and hospitality. At Tom's request, there will be no funeral; he has donated his body to the University of Toronto School of Medicine and his eyes to Trillium Network. There will be a celebration of his life on November 24th at 11:00 a.m., Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive, Toronto. The entire family want to thank Dr. Richard Thomas who has been a stalwart friend as well as the most compassionate and giving doctor imaginable, as well as Bayshore and Red Cross caregivers, particularly Sherry and Earl who made him so comfortable during his last days. Donations to the charity of your choice in memory of Tom would be welcome.

Thompson, Isabel
Passed away at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry on Monday, October 24th, 2011 at the age of 92.  Isabel Thompson, wife of the late Ralph Thompson.  Loving mother of Jack (Rosella) Thompson and predeceased by her son Ross.  Dear grandmother of Michael, Wayne, Gordon, Douglas, Keith and Karen.  Great-grandmother of Melisa, Christina, Jeniffer, Stephanie, Johnathon, Aaron, Alicia, Amie, Cameron, Casey and Victoria.  Sister of Norma (Harold) Forder, Mae Henderson, Mac Ranberry, Eleanor (Cliff) Terril and predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters.  Isabel will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews.  Family and friends may call at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach St., Port Perry (905) 985-7331 for visitation on Friday, October 28th from 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m.  Funeral service to be held in the chapel at 11a.m. on Saturday, October 29th.  Interment to follow at Orono Cemetery.  In memory of Isabel, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

GORDON RICHARD SLEMON, OC Peacefully, on Monday, September 26, 2011, at home surrounded by his family, beloved husband of Margaret Jean (nee Matheson), his wife of 62 years. Born on August 15, 1924 in Bowmanville, Ontario to Selena Ethleen Johns and Milton Everett Slemon; predeceased by brother Lloyd and cousin Velma Johnston. Loving father of Sally Thorne (Mary Adlersberg), Stephen (Jo-Ann Wallace), Mark (Jennifer), and Jane (Bob Ennenberg). Adored grandfather of Leah (Ron), Allie, Michael, Kathleen, Geoffrey, Douglas and Megan. Educated at the University of Toronto (B.A.Sc. Class of '46 and M.A.Sc.'48 in electrical engineering), Imperial College (D.I.C '51), and the University of London (Ph.D '52 and D.Sc. '68). Professor Emeritus in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto where he served as Head of the Electrical Engineering Department from 1966 to 1976, and as Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering from 1979 to 1986. His research specialty was magnetics as applied to electric machines and drives. In particular he made major contributions to the development of permanent magnet motors and high-speed magnetically-levitated and propelled interurban vehicles. In conjunction with his academic activities, he was consultant to some 70 industrial corporations and organizations nationally and internationally, including serving as Technical Advisor under the Canadian Colombo Plan in setting up Karnataka Regional Engineering College (now a National Technical University) at Mangalore, India (1963-4), and setting up graduate programs in engineering at the University of Havana, Cuba (1971-6), Xi'an Jaiotong University and Huazong Institute of Technology in China (1982-7), and King Ibn Saud and King Abdul Aziz Universities in Saudi Arabia (1982-6). Founder of numerous early innovations in such areas as electric cars and elevated railways, he played a major role in the establishment and early operation of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and was its President in 1998. He was an elected Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (1975), and the Engineering Institute of Canada (1989) and was only the fourth Canadian to be elected as an Honorary Fellow, Institute of Electrical Engineers (UK) in 1995. Among the major honours he received throughout his career were the IEEE Centennial Medal in 1984, the Third Millennium Medal in 2000, the Nikola Tesla Award and Gold Medal in 1990. He received the Canadian Centennial Medal in 1967 and the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002. In 1995 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 2011, he was awarded the Engineering Institute of Canada's highest award, the Kennedy Medal. A man of ideas, with boundless intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm, a warm and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the University of Toronto (Professor Gordon R. Slemon Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology) or a charity of choice.

CREW, Timothy Bruce - Teacher at Woodbine Junior High School at Sunnybrook Hospital on September 16, 2011 at the age of 44.  Beloved son of Margaret and the late William Crew.  Dear brother of Robert (Lyette), Blair (Ginette), Scott (Shaughna) and Heather (Jonathan).  Nephew of Lynda (Robert) Davidson.  Former husband of Lee-Ann Ahlstrom. Loving step-father of Kyle and Melissa.  Tim will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Visitation with the family to be held at Parkwoods United Church (85 Parkwoods Village Dr., Don Mills) from 9:00-10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2011.  Service to follow at 11:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

FRANCES SUMNER quietly slipped away on June 6^th one day short of her 80^th birthday.  She leaves behind her two sons, John and Stephen, brothers Graham and Duncan and sister Saint Lois. Also mourning her departure and cherishing the countless fine memories is an impressive handful of lifelong friends, and a large, devoted and rambunctious extended family.  Auntie Fran, or 'Auntie Rule' as we lovingly dubbed her, was the kind of Mom that all your friends love and all want to chat with and she will be very sorely missed by all of us.

Auntie Fran spent her career teaching within the Board of Education wearing a thousand different hats, and thousands of her ex-students, by now spread all over the world, doubtless remember her fondly.

A gathering in memory of her will take place in Toronto in early July with notification forthcoming.

Her family and fans will join to spread her ashes on Little Cameron Lake in Haliburton, her favorite place in the world.

Please join the Sumner/ Croft/ Muirhead families to celebrate Frances’ life on Saturday July 9^th.

Mum had many groups of friends, from childhood, church, bridge, teaching, book and investment clubs as well as from her neighbourhood.  We would love it if you could join us to celebrate her influence on your life.  Please pass the word along to anyone who might like to join us.

The memorial celebration will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday July 9th at the Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive, Toronto. Ontario

Many have asked about which charity they might donate in honour of Fran.  If you wish, please give to a charity of your choice that supports her great loves: children, literacy, or public television.

We look forward to seeing you in July to celebrate Fabulous Fran!

William George Forester "Bill" Parker

 Passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in his 81st year. He fought a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis of the Lungs which he endured without complaint.  His bravery was inspiring and so was his kindness.  Bill was born in Assam - India but had his schooling in Edinburgh, Scotland at George Watson's College. He is predeceased by his first wife Joan and is survived by his second wife Gerda, son Ross and wife Yvonne, daughter Ann Tilley and husband Steve, step-son Peter Dulis and wife Susan, step-daughter Suzanne DeMaio and Mike. He also will be missed by his grandchildren Sharilyn (Dave), Scott, Alison (Brent), Matthew, Sarah and husband Mat, Abigail and husband Todd and Laura. Also by his three great-grandchildren Elisabeth, Benjamin and Verity. Bill retired as Chief of Security at the Toronto Star in 1992. WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIM - HE WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER ! Visitation will be held at the MURRAY E. NEWBIGGING FUNERAL HOME at 733 Mt. Pleasant Rd. on Saturday, May 21 from 1 to 5 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bill to the Canadian Lung Association or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Harry Longmuir

LONGMUIR, Harry - On Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 84 years of age, the Lord took Harry home to spend eternity in heaven. Beloved husband of Doreen, father of Pat and Lorraine and son-in-law Steve Rotz, and devoted grandfather of Heather and Ian. Harry worked at Gooderham and Worts from the age of 16 until his retirement in 1987. He was an avid lawn bowler, card player, and movie and history buff. The funeral will be held at Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive (north of Lawrence Ave. East) at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2011. The family will receive friends at a luncheon reception at the church after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Frank Stanley Novak

 NOVAK, Frank Stanley - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank at his home on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Born in Winnipeg on August 3, 1920, Frank was an RCAF WWII veteran. Beloved husband of Helen for 65 years. Loving father of Darlene Hindley (David) and Joan Cavanagh (Larry). Proud papa of Erin (Christopher), Michael (Stephanie), Ryan (Michelle) and Kristen. Dear brother of Helen. Predeceased by brothers Walter, Edward, Joseph, John, Charles and sister Katherine. Fondly remembered as Uncle Frankie by his many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Avenue East, (between Warden and Pharmacy) from 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17th. Funeral service on Wednesday, May 18th at 2:00 p.m. in Jubilee United Church (40 Underhill Drive). If desired, donations can be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Irene (Sprague) Secord

Peacefully surrounded by the love of her daughters at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the proud age of 92. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bob. Loving mother and best friend of Susan and Barb. An extraordinary lady, she is fondly remembered by Graham Lowman, Fran Crabe, Glen Sprague, Joan MacDonald, Janet Cleland, other extended family and many friends. Her indomitable spirit and zest for life was an inspiration to us all. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME -- A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue), on Tuesday, March 29 from 7 - 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in JUBILEE UNITED CHURCH, 40 Underhill Drive, Toronto, on Wednesday, March 30 at 2 o'clock. Private interment in St. John's Norway Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jubilee United Church (M3A 2J5) or to the Nephrology Department -- Sunnybrook Foundation, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON. M4N 3M5.

Vivien Mary Wolff

In loving memory of Vivien Wolff who passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Sunnybrook Hospital Palliative Care at the age of 75. Beloved wife of 49 years of the late Dieter Wolff. She will be greatly missed by her 3 children Nicolas (Teresa), Michael (Andrea) and Christina (Timothy) and her 7 adoring grandchildren Nicole, Kelsey, Jeremy, Erika, Matthew, Teagan and Caitlin. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Irene Smith of London, England. Vivien led a full and fascinating life. Together with her husband, she travelled extensively and lived on four continents including such exotic locales as New Zealand and Rhodesia before settling in Toronto in the early 1960's. Despite her cancer diagnosis three years ago, Vivien never once lamented her fate and continued to live her life to the fullest throughout her illness. She was a dedicated volunteer serving 13 years at Etobicoke General Hospital and then another 13 years at North York General Hospital where she continued working up until a few weeks ago. Artistic and musical in nature, Vivien was an avid pianist and a longtime member of the Harmony Singers choir. She also acted in theatre groups for a number of years. Vivien was an accomplished athlete -- tennis and golf being two of her strongest passions. Not many can boast a remarkable four holes-in-one in their golfing life. She was a member of the Donalda Club for 25 years, home to three of those holes-in-one. Friends will be received tomorrow Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. West (2 stop lights west of Yonge St.). A memorial service will take place Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Morley Bedford Chapel. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and caregivers for their wonderful and supportive care over the last three years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca), North York General Hospital Foundation (nygh.on.ca) or Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation (sunnybrook.ca).

DONALDA 'DONNI' McLEAN (nee HUTT) April 6, 1932 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Donni McLean on March 7, 2011 surrounded by her husband and four children. She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband of 56 years Douglas McLean. Donni was the much loved mother of Laurie (Daniel Oehy), Jill (Ken Yurchuk), Scott (Elaine McLean) and Jennifer (John Ashenden). Loving grandmother of Eric, Heidi, Connor, Heather, Lauchlin, Luke and Makayla. Donni will be forever missed by her sister Ann Vanstone and her sister-in-law Kathryn Lynn (Jim Lynn), as well as her many nieces and nephews. Donni graduated from Glebe Collegiate in Ottawa and the University of Toronto, University College. Donni and Doug loved to travel to interesting places across the globe and most recently enjoyed trips to Europe, South America and Nunavut. Donni's favourite memories are of the many camping and road trips she and her family have taken across Canada. Donni enjoyed 27 years at the cottage on Boshkung Lake and holds fond memories of her active lifestyle there of skiing, golf, tennis, snowmobiling and boating. Donni is fondly remembered by her many friends here and around the globe as loyal, loving and the life of the party. Friends may call at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W. (2 lights west of Yonge St.), from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, March 11th. Funeral Service to be held at JUBILEE UNITED CHURCH, 40 Underhill Drive, Don Mills at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12th. In Donni's memory, donations can be made to the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) North Toronto Scholarship Fund. Private family burial to be held in Haliburton.

KENNEDY, Robert Henrik
Peacefully at Carpenter Hospice, Burlington, with family at his side, on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the age of 41. Rob, beloved husband of Alison (nee Large). Loving father of Trevor, Logan, and Connor. Survived by his father John and wife Jeanne, and mother Elizabeth. Dear brother of Brian Kennedy and step-brother of Mathew Brown and Patrick Brown (Tanusuree Das). Rob will be fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north of QEW) BURLINGTON, ( 905-632-3333 ) on Sunday, January 16, 2011 from 3-6 p.m. For those who wish, donations in memory of Rob to Carpenter Hospice or the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

HOY, ALISTAIR

It is with profound shock and sadness that we share the tragic loss of the beloved son of Gary and Cynthia (Mackett) Hoy, loving younger brother to Spencer and loving half-brother to Christa (Bartlett) and Jodie, and loving uncle to Ben and William Bartlett, on Thursday, January 6, 2011.
Alistair was the adored grandchild of Robert and Mary Mackett of Toronto and Jack and Hilda Hoy of Peterborough. Cherished nephew to Suzanne (Mackett) and James Wright, Bob and Carolyn Mackett, Linda (Hoy) and Ken Parry, Sandy Wells, and Phil and Suzanne Hoy. Remembered fondly by his many cousins.
Alistair was in grade 9 at Don Mills Collegiate. A keen Scout with a love of nature, Alistair was most comfortable out of doors and loved our long hikes, especially those on our trips to the East and West coasts of Canada, the UK and the Grand Canyon. He was a great explorer and wonderful workshop apprentice to Gary. A great athlete, he played on house league and select teams at the Parkwoods Hockey League. For his 14th birthday, he had a flying lesson and discovered a new passion and vehicle to pursue his love of challenge and adventure.
Visitation will be at JUBILEE UNITED CHURCH, 40 Underhill Drive, on Tuesday, January 11th from 7-9 p.m. The celebration of Alistair's life will be held at JUBILEE UNITED CHURCH on Wednesday, January 12th at 4:00 p.m.
Memorial donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or SickKids Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.