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escribed by all accounts as a wonderful doctor, woman and mother, Dr. Vivian Moir is being remembered and praised for touching so many lives during
her career with her warmth, compassion and dedication.
Moir, 55, and her brother, 57-year-old Thomas Kristek of St. Catharines, died Fri-day after being involved in a five-vehicle, chain-reaction accident on the QEW near Stoney Creek.
A heavy sense of sadness and loss hung over the Woodbine Medical Centre in the Arlington Plaza in Keswick Monday, echo-ing the widespread sentiment across social media over the news.
Colleagues, patients, friends, busi-nesses and politicians were quick to offer condolences and their utmost respect and admiration of a woman highly regarded for her consummate professionalism and kind heart.
“We are still stunned by her premature passing and are left with an enormous void,” fellow Woodbine Medical Centre doc-tor Harry Jim said.
“Her colleagues and staff will most certainly miss that wonderful smile, her enthusiasm, her kindness and her warmth. Although we deal with life and death on a daily basis, it is especially hard when we lose someone who is an integral part of what we do and who we are. She will be missed by all those she had touched and may she rest in peace.”
Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk extend-ed her condolences to not only Moir’s fam-ily and friends, but an entire health care community and Moir’s former patients.
“It is a tragic and devastating loss,” Quirk said, adding Moir’s passing leaves an aching void for the so many lives she touched as a wife, mother and doctor.
Former mayor Rob Grossi, whose wife and children were patients of Moir for the past two decades, said the tragedy is a huge loss for the community and commended Moir for not only her professional and respectful demeanour and decorum, but also her compassionate and loving nature.
“She had the kindest, gentlest way about her,” he said, adding his esteem for her mindful and considerate manner, especially
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in light of the fact his public office often left him open to community opinion no matter what the circumstance.
“She was always respectful of everyone’s personal space. People would often make comments about politicians or things in community and how they felt about who I was relevant to the public position I held in the community. Dr. Moir, however, was always respectful that I had a job to do and, when I would ask her about her comments about health care in the community, she was always very open, but also very respect-ful of the kind of challenges and decisions that needed to be made.”
An overwhelming outpouring of shock and loss flooded social media pages from all those whom Moir touched.
“Our families’ hearts are truly aching at the loss of a such an amazing lady,” posted Kelly Buckle in tribute.
“Dr. Vivian Moir was one of the most genuine, kind-hearted, selfless people I have ever met. It was a complete plea-sure to know her on a personal basis and then to have her as our doctor. I will never understand why someone that has dedi-cated their entire life to their children and helping others is taken in such a way. May her three children find the strength to get through this tragedy and feel the love and support from all those whom she touched the hearts of.”
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It’s difficult for Dawn Bellamy to keep tears back when talking about the business she has cherished for almost 10 years.
Unfortunately, advancement in technol-ogy is forcing one of Bradford’s family-run businesses — VideoQuest — to close as of Dec. 31. Two owners and 26 years later, the home video store will be closing its doors for the last time.
Dawn, along with business partner and husband Barry Bellamy and their four chil-dren, Jeff, Steve, Matthew and Bryan, became the proud owners of VideoQuest in 1996 after the previous owners, who opened the busi-ness in 1989, decided to sell.
“Our boys played ball with the previous owners’ children. We happened to walk into the store one day and they told me they were planning on selling,” explained Barry.
Dawn, who was looking for a new venture at the time, learned that a local fish and chip restaurant was also for sale. She and Barry decided they would choose between one of the businesses to purchase.
After giving it a lot of thought, Dawn came to the conclusion that the video store might be more appealing to her young boys , some-thing, she hoped, they would proudly take part in as time went on.
And they did.The entire Bellamy family, along with
their dedicated employees, have been giving family-friendly service for many years. Cathy Brand, who has been with VideoQuest for nearly 24 years, says she is thankful to have been given to chance to work such a reward-ing job.
“It’s been awesome here. It’s just the best job in the world. I have met so many won-derful people who have become very good friends. We have the most loyal customers in the world.”
Following VideoQuest’s Dec. 4 announce-ment on Facebook that the store would be closing, an immense outpouring of support and thanks began to roll in.
“Bradford has been so lucky to have your family business for all those years. I, like many people, have the fondest memories of spending Friday nights eating popcorn and strolling the aisles for the next great flick or classic oldie,” wrote one woman.
“I have never met a family so loving and caring. Thank you Bellamy family for the many years of happiness and true customer service.”
Hundreds of comments similar to that one have crowded VideoQuest’s page, show-ing the Bellamys just how appreciated their services have been to people of all ages throughout BWG.
In fact, while speaking with The Topic at the store’s front desk, Dawn briefly went off to the side to speak with a customer and her daughter, only to come back a few minutes later with a handmade thank you card.
“How amazing is that? It’s so cute,” she said.
Though it has been tough for family mem-bers to grasp that their journey with Video-Quest is ending, they are grateful to have outlasted other major companies that posed a threat, including Blockbuster, which closed down more than one year ago.
With technological advances such as streaming, android boxes, Apple TV and Net-flix, it has become nearly impossible for the Bellamys to keep up.
“It was inevitable. We’ve watched as com-
petitors have been pushed out. We’ve truly been able to last because of our amazing customers,” Barry said.
“They’ve been able to keep us here for as long as they have.”
In their farewell message, the Bellamys thanked the community for their ongoing support and belief in VideoQuest, reminisc-ing about the many memories they have been able to make over the years.
“We’ve said hello to you as babies and watched you grow up, only to bring your own children in to experience what going to the video store was all about,” the family wrote.
“We’ve had to say goodbye to many over the years, too, who we grew to know and love them as friends and we think about them all the time.”
VideoQuest will continue to rent movies until Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. The next day, at 10 a.m., it will re-open to begin a liquidation sale that will run until Dec. 31.
VideoQuest to close doors at end of month
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Cathy Brand (from left), Dawn Bellamy and Barry Bellamy have enjoyed serving the community at VideoQuest, but the business will close its doors Dec. 31.
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Bradford Legion Branch 521 celebrated a special milestone Dec. 5 — its 65th anni-versary.
From 1 to 5 p.m., legion members, coun-cillors and other guests gathered at the branch to enjoy music, light snacks and camaraderie while reminiscing over photos and stories.
York-Simcoe MPP Julia Munro and MP
Peter Van Loan stopped by to share their congratulations alongside BWG council members.
“Sixty-five years is a great anniversary, so I guess that means you can retire,” Van Loan said with a laugh.
“Thank you for your continued good work and involvement within Bradford.”
Munro mentioned how the celebration was a “walk down memory lane,” as she pointed toward a table set up with items from the 1950s, such as a toaster, sewing machine and radio.
“It’s important that we take the time to thank the volunteers that help keep the legion running as a leader in our commu-nity,” she added.
“It’s wonderful that everyone is here to celebrate the occasion.”
The legion hosts a variety of events each week, such as cribbage, CHATS wellness programs, Thursday night dart league and Friday night socials.
Legion celebrates 65th anniversary
Councillors Gary Lamb, Raj Sandhu, Deputy Mayor James Leduc, Mayor Rob Keffer, MPP Julia Munro, legion president Ruth Brooks, MP Peter Van Loan and Councillor Gary Baynes celebrated the legion’s 65th anniversary.
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Be careful, it’s crazy out thereith all the cra-ziness in the world, I had to check in on my new neighbour
the other day, who hadn’t been out of the house in days.
I was getting worried. In fact I’d been over a couple of times to ring the doorbell. No answer. It finally dawned on me the doorbell might not be working, so I went by again and knocked.
Finally, someone came to the door.
Neighbour: “Hi,” he said, open-ing the door only slightly at first. “What’s up?”
Me: “Hey! Well, you’re alright! I haven’t seen you come out of the house since last week. I was just a little worried. Your car hasn’t moved.”
Neighbour: “Oh, the SUV. I don’t drive it.”
Me: “You don’t? Why?”Neighbour: “You know,” he
looks around. “Global warming.”Me: “Global warming?”Neighbour: “It’s not electric! I
can’t afford to have some global warming crusader running me off the road.”
Me: “Hey, I’m sure that would never happen. Besides, they seem like nice people, just supporting a cause.”
Neighbour: “They do?”Me: “Anyway, don’t you have to
go to work?”Neighbour: “I work from home.
If people just stayed put they wouldn’t produce so much CO2, I am told. Besides, traffic around here is terrible.”
Me: “CO2, eh? I see. But don’t you have to get out sometimes, buy groceries?”
Neighbour: “I am growing my own fruits and vegetables now, in the basement. Hydroponics. Much healthier than what’s in the stores. I don’t want anything that’s geneti-cally modified.”
Me: “I’m sure what’s in the store is safe. Hydroponics? I thought that was for growing marijuana.”
Neighbour: “Ahem, I grow that, too. Justin got elected and legalized everything.”
Me: “Um, I don’t think he’s legalized anything yet.”
Neighbour: “Just a matter of time.”
Me: “I guess so. Say, did you
disconnect the doorbell or some-thing? I came by the other day.”
Neighbour: “Ya, trying to save on electricity. So expensive in Ontario. Crazy. Plus, all the people coming by, ringing the bell, tell-ing me there’s something up with my water, my hot water tank, my furnace, my windows, soliciting for shady charities. Although, thank goodness, the politicians stopped coming by.”
Me: “So, why did you answer when I knocked?”
Neighbour: “Well, I knew it was you.”
Me: “You did? How?”Neighbour: “OK, I’ll tell you.
Ever hear of Edward Snowden? Surveillance... hacking...Elf on the Shelf?”
Me: “Let me guess. The gift you gave us has a camera in it? I’m shocked.”
Neighbour: “You have pretty strong WiFi!”
Me: “You’re using my WiFi? You knew the password?”
Neighbour: “I guessed. Your cat’s name.”
Me: “Mr. Muggles.”Neighbour: “Look, I’m sorry. But
I was fleeing a place where there was regime change, the economy is in shambles, the future looks bleak. You can’t be too careful. I was just checking up on you, my new neighbour.”
Me (concerned): “Hey, you know what might make you feel better. Why don’t you take in a few refugees. Just for a little while, until they get on their feet. Might give you a little perspective. People to talk to who’ve seen real hardship. Then all these little things might not bother you.”
Neighbour: “True, they’ve had a terrible time.”
Me: “Great. By the way, what place are you fleeing? Syria? Iraq?”
Neighbour: “Alberta.”— Bernie O’Neill is editor of the
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Sunday hunting ban all about anti-hunting feelings
I need to respond to the presentation at council regarding Sunday hunting and the subsequent article in this paper.
It is amazing how if someone says something nonsensical and it is repeated by a couple of people, it somehow starts to appear to be relevant.
The presentation at council was an expression of an anti-hunting sentiment disguised as a concern for safety. There were a lot of statements about feeling unsafe. This does not equate to being unsafe.
If someone is hunkered down in their house ducking imaginary bullets every time a gunshot is heard and feeling unsafe in a perfectly safe environment, it is probably more of a concern for a thera-pist than it is for council.
Hunters have a right to hunt. This debate already has taken place. In a democracy, the majority does not get to take the rights away from any minority.
Hunting is probably the only activity not allowed on Sunday. My bank is even open on Sunday. It is time to rectify this as there is no basis for this discrimination against hunters.
The county forest is a public space to be used and shared by everyone. No one group gets to take away the right to access or use of another group. A hiker is much more likely to get run over by
a bicycle than they are to get shot by a hunter in the county forest on the 11th Line.
On most days, if three hunters were in this county forest, they would outnumber any other users.
The presenter had the audacity to suggest that the no hunting zone of her property should extend for several hun-dred metres onto neighbouring proper-ties. I suppose it would be equally valid then for a neighbour property’s hunting zone to extend several hundred metres onto her property. Or we could just respect each others’ rights and freedoms of use of one’s own property.
The county forest gives hunters a place to go and enjoy their chosen leisure activity. If hunting were not allowed in the county forests, hunters would have no place to go and might resort to tres-passing onto private property in order to have a place to hunt.
This is a problem in other areas, so let us not make laws that cause it to be a problem in our municipality.
Ron ConRadBradford
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By RoB KeffeRBradford Mayor
ith the climate-change con-ference in Paris highlighting ways to protect our planet, I want to share with you the ways Bradford West Gwillim-
bury is working to be good environmental stewards.
As a council, we are concerned about protecting our environment, in ways both large and small.
As you know, caring for the environment is often smart economics. This is clearly demonstrated by our recent agreement to replace 2,600 municipal streetlights with LED bulbs, in partnership with Honeywell. Projected savings are more than $202,000 per year and we will use those savings to pay for the retrofit over the next 11 years, with all additional savings accruing to the town, and all savings after the costs are paid off as well. We project the retrofit will help reduce greenhouse gases equivalent to 199 tonnes of carbon, or taking 67 cars off the road. Plus, the new lamps are a better quality lighting and require less maintenance. It’s a win-win, both financially and environmentally.
According to the Ontario Urban For-est Council, “Trees and forests are integral components of healthy ecosystems that support healthy human populations.” That’s why we’re taking action to plant more trees. This autumn, the town received a thorough
Town does its part for environment
Wreport on the health of more than 5,000 trees along our streets, including recommenda-tions for diversifying the species of trees, maintenance and, in some cases, replace-ment. In response, council recently voted to double our annual budget for trees by $100,000. Planting, caring for and diversify-ing our tree canopy is such a simple, but effective, way to help reduce our carbon footprint while ensuring a beautiful com-munity. Recently, our joint Holland Marsh Drainage Commission and the Bradford Lions received awards from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for our com-bined efforts to plant more than 26,000 trees and shrubs along the refurbished canals.
Once again this year, the town worked with funding from the province’s gas tax transfer to improve and expand our new bus service, helping seniors and families get around town. We are also eager for the promised all-day GO train service to further help take cars off the road by giving com-muters reliable transit options, even as we push for the Hwy. 400 to Hwy. 404 link, which will help speed up traffic, reducing gridlock, which leads to GHG emissions.
From my family to yours, I hope you enjoy all the best of the holidays. I am hon-oured to be marking my first anniversary as mayor this December and am humbled by the opportunity to serve. May you have a very merry Christmas, happy holidays and a blessed New Year.
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The four winners of the Bradford Board of Trade’s annual window decorating contest were announced Dec. 8, as vice-president of events Donna Katz and member Tricia Casswell surprised each of the local winning businesses.
Twenty-six storefronts were decorated for the holiday season, each voted upon in both a people’s choice and official judging catego-ry. First place in each category received $500, while second place received $250.
A judging panel spent 2-1/2 hours on Nov. 30, picking out its top two windows. Linda’s
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People’s choice ballots were open to the public until Dec. 4. After all submissions were counted, Evans deVries and Higgins, a two-time winner, came out with the big win once again. Diamond Dreams, a few doors down, received the second place prize.
Following the cheque presentations, Cass-well chose the winner of a $100 gift card to St. Lois Bar and Grill, selected from the ballots submitted during the people’s choice voting. Kelly O’Brien emerged as the grand prize winner.
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Linda Donaher (from left), Donna Katz and Tricia Casswell celebrate the first place prize for Linda’s Floral Designs under the judge’s choice category.
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Unseasonably warm weather and blue skies were exactly what the BWG Events Group must have hoped for during its third annual Toy Drive & Fundraiser Dec. 5.
In partnership with Riveredge Dental, the group invited residents to the Zehrs parking lot to enjoy a variety of activities, such as face painting, a bouncy castle, pony rides and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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“BWG Events Group continues to bring Bradford family-fun festivals and events while raising much needed funds to help the needy,” said president Ricky Brooks.
“Our weekend event was a huge success with beautiful warm weather and over 100 families to enjoy the spirit of giving.”
Brooks and his team would like to thank Riveredge Dental, Zehrs Markets, Wilson Verduga Remax Realty, Treblemakers Music Academy, Broadway Auto Sales, The Finest Wine Shoppe, Superior Events Group, Botas Electrical, Coffee Culture, The Canadian Grill and Yonge Street Storage for their generous support.
Annual toy drive ‘a huge success’The BWG Events Group crew displays some of the toys that were collected Dec. 5.
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Bradford Fine Artists are back for their fifth annual Holiday Show, taking place Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
The festive all-ages evening will include live music, dance numbers, visual art for sale and photography pieces – all through the tal-ent of local artists.
The event will take place at the Bradford District and Memorial Community Centre on Simcoe Road. A cash bar will be available to guests 19 years of age and older.
With their fifth show upon them, BFA co-founder Janie Kuzmyk says supporting local artists continues to be the group’s main priority.
“It’s so important to support them so that the talent pool can grow and flourish in our hometown. This year all the music acts will be intimate, acoustic performances,” she added.
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The Feverish Lemons lead singer Sean McDonnell performs at last year’s Holiday Show.
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BRIDG hosts a fundraiser to help bring over a Syrian refugee family of 11, 7 to 11 p.m. at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church. Entertainment, a silent auction and guest speaker. Tickets are $20 each or $35 for two. For more, email [email protected].
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Bradford resident Paul Novosad took this photograph of the Bradford Children’s Choir at the town’s annual tree lighting ceremony. If you have a photograph that depicts life in Bradford West Gwillimbury, email it to Topic editor Ted McFadden at [email protected].
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Classifieds Lifenews.caJoyce Elming (nee Raynor)
March 20, 1932 - November 17, 2015
It is with profound sadness we announce that our beautiful mother Joyce passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 after a brief illness.
Beloved mother of Endel and his wife Debbie, Linda and her husband Tino Freda, and Kristi. Proud nana and grandma of Rebecca, Elizabeth and Raechel. She will be missed by her aunt Joan Cole of Bradford, many cousins and her cherished friends at CHATS Aurora. Predeceased by her loving husband Erich of 37 years and her parents Clifford and Alice Raynor. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the caring nurses and PSWs at St Elizabeth and GEM Healthcare especially Kelsey, and to Dr. Arnell Baguio and Dr. Carol Bates.Visitation was held on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora (at Yonge St.) from 10-11 a.m. and a Celebration of Life followed in the Thompson Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Aurora Cemetery.
Memorial donations made to CHATS Aurora, CNIB or Hill House Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be made at: www.thompsonfh-aurora.com
FAWNS, UnamarieOn Saturday, December 5, 2015 the magnifi cent spirit of Una Fawns ascended into the afterlife at Toronto Western Hospital following complications from a spinal cord injury acquired almost 4 years ago. Una’s personage was one of strength, courage and will. Within that, however, she possessed a heart for everyone. Through thick and thin, Una was there to help in whatever way she could. In passing Una became an organ donor and has extended the lives of two other people. Una’s ascension was preceded by her parents, Jack and Marion Fawns. She will be sadly missed by her children Mercedes (Saydie) and Maximilian (Max) Fawns-Podstatzky, brothers Ken and Chris, sister Barb, sister-in-law Dawn and good friend Nick Podstatzky. Una was the loving aunt of Sarah, Dawn, Darren, Kris-Jan, Dale, Evan and Nathan. Special hearty thanks are extended to the caregivers and doctors at the E.W. Bickle Centre, Melinda, Dolly and Iladia of the Bayshore Agency, Jimmy of Motion Transit, Edna of Pro-Resp Toronto, and the amazing physiotherapy staff at Aim 2 Walk. While living as a quadriplegic since her accident made life very diffi cult for Una, she was grateful for the chance to live. The caring support of all those who gave encouragement to Una is greatly appreciated. A Funeral Service will be held at the TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME-NEWMARKET CHAPEL, 524 Davis Dr., 905-898-2100 on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 11:00a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Foster Memorial Cemetery, Uxbridge. In lieu of fl owers, kindly make a memorial donation in Una’s memory to Spinal Cord Injury Ontario at www.sciontario.org/tribute-giving.
On line condolences can be left at www.taylorfh.ca
MONK, Brenda Jean (nee Junkin) In loving memory of Brenda Jean Monk, 62 years.
Peacefully, Sunday, November 29th, 2015, at the Southlake Regional Health Center,
with family & friends at her side.
Beloved wife of Stephen Monk. Loving mother of Christopher (Tanya), Jeffrey (Kari) and Alison (John). Cherished Grannie of Ella, Owen, Madeline, Nate and soon to be Sam. Loving daughter of Keith Elwood Junkin and Margaret Junkin, both predeceased. Dear sister of Jon, Stephen (Monique) and Kim. Special daughter-in-law of Sam and Olga Monk, both predeceased. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephew and many other family members and friends.
Brenda fi nished at the top of the last graduating class of the Hamilton & District School of Nursing, (HADSON). She spent all of her nursing career in the Intensive Care or Cardiac Care units. She loved her fl ower gardens and we made many trips to the Garden Centers in the spring & summer. When asked where the fl owers would go, she always said she would fi nd a space.
Cremation was at the Forest Lawn Crematorium, in Toronto. A celebration of her life will be held at 600 Stonehaven Avenue, Newmarket on February 13, 2016, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.
On-line condolences may be left at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com
STANYON, Ruth Alma
Peacefully in her 99th year, at Aurora Resthaven (Chartwell Aurora Long Term Care) on Monday, December 7th, 2015. Ruth is predeceased by her husband Charles Walker, and daughter Margaret Moody (Jack). Loving mother to Jane Hinder (Steve) and Doreen Greason (Gary) of Aurora. Dear grandmother to Cliff Moody (Julie), Anne Kinister, Kim Goodman (Matt), Michael Hinder (Kara) and to nine great-grandchildren. Over the past 10 years, Ruth has been cared for by her “Families” at Park Place Manor and Aurora Resthaven. A special thank you to Rachel Smith and the loving team at Resthaven for the care and support given to both Ruth and to the family. Ruth will be fondly remembered for her quick wit, warm heart and strong will. Visitation took place Wednesday, December 9th from 6-8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway S., Aurora (905-727-5421) (Dignity). Service Thursday, December 10th at 11 a.m.In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
On-line condolences may be left at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com
THOMAS, Norma DawnaIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Dawna Thomas (nee Abraham) at the age of 73 on Friday, December 4th 2015 after a long illness with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Beloved wife of 51 years to Paul Thomas of Bayshore Village. Treasured mother to Sheryl Thomas (Brad Morrison) and Laurie Thomas. Proud Nana to Jordan and Nicole Amirault and predeceased by her sister Colleen Anderson. She will be missed by her aunts, many cousins, nieces and nephews and her cherished friends. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the caring nurses and PSWs at Lakeview Manor in Beaverton as well as the staff at Parkview Home in Stouffville. A Celebration of Norma’s Life will be held at Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James Street E., Orillia on Saturday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.
Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca
GIBSON, Ivan Edmond
(Former Milk Man and volunteer Fire Fighter in Newmarket)
Passed away at the Roberta Place Nursing Home in Barrie on Wednesday December 2nd 2015. Ivan Gibson in his 88th year. Ivan was the beloved husband of Lois Gibson (Balsdon). Dear father of Robin Gibson of Barrie and Pam Macdonald (Bob) of Iowa. Loving grandfather of Christopher and Jordan Golzlin. Pre-deceased by brother Don Gibson. Also survived by sister-in-law Lois Gibson of Sharon as well as many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to Roberta Place through the Jennett Funeral & Cremation Centre in Barrie. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family by visiting
www.funeralhome.on.ca “A special thank you to the staff at Roberta Place for their care and concern”
PAYNE, Bruce Dentonof Newmarket. On a beautiful sunny Sunday morning December 6th, 2015 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in his 71st year, peacefully, with his wife of 48, years Kathryn, by his side. She will miss his love and compassion. He will be missed deeply by his children Glenda (Christopher) and Warren (Susan) of Australia, grandchildren Denton, Jenna, Kurt and Shannon. Brother to Kenneth (Brenda) and Helen. He will be remembered fondly by cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends and family may visit at THE MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge St., Richmond Hill (4th traffi c light north of Major Mackenzie Dr.) on Thursday, December 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 2 p.m. Heartfelt thanks to the great team at the Heart Function Clinic for years of care, to Susan Kelly and Cindy Rose for their professional compassionate nursing care at home, and to the MACU palliative nurses at Southlake for making Bruce’s last days comfortable. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre Heart Function Clinic, or to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
www.marshallfuneralhome.com
MARSH, Eleanor DaisyPeacefully, surrounded by her family, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Saturday, December 5, 2015, Eleanor Bradley, wife of the late Robert Marsh. Loving companion to Garrie Wayne. Devoted mom to Joanne and Alan Thompson, Julie Carhart and Howard Goldman, Lisa and Larry Allen, Darryl Marsh and Sarah, Donna and Steve Smith and predeceased by Sharon and Janice Marsh. Doting grandma to Greg, Kyle (deceased), Megan, Brianna, Courtney, Chelsea, Connor, Kamryn,Tanner and Jackson. Proud great grandma to Hunter and Tatum.
The family received their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 o’clock and Wednesday, December 9 from 12 noon until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2 o’clock.
Followed by cremation.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at
www.EganFuneralHome.com
ADAMS, Josephine
(nee Wostyn)
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Southlake Regional Health Centre on
December 4, 2015 in her 88th year.
Loving wife of the late Clyde Roy Adams. Loving mother of Tammy, Todd (wife Mary) and Tracey. Special nana of Brett and Troy. Survived by sisters Jessie and Mary Wostyn.
The family would like to thank the staff at Southlake Regional Health Centre.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home. At Josephine’s request cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.
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OPENSHAW: E. Ruth (formerly Richardson, nee: Tuck) Peacefully at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Mon- day, November 30, 2015, in her 94th year. Ruth, dearly beloved wife of the late Bill Openshaw and Art Richardson. Beloved mother of BettyLou Richardson and Brian. Dear sister of Noreen Rylott of Cobourg. Ruth will be sadly missed by her many nieces, neph- ews, and their families. Cremation followed by inurnment at Centre- ton Cemetery. If desired, dona- tions to the Alzheimer’s Society or the charity of your choice may be made at www.AshburnhamFuner- al.ca or by calling Ashburnham Funeral Home at 705-740-0444.
McGUIGAN, Theresa1947-2015
On December 8, Terri McGuigan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.She will be remembered by her husband Ed, her daughter Kate (Gord), her brothers and sisters, teaching colleagues and many friends. Visitation will be held Friday December 11 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 524 Davis Dr, Newmarket (905-898-2100). Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December 12 at 11 am at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 17955 Leslie St, Newmarket.
Online condolences may be left at www.taylorfh.ca.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of
York Region (www.alzheimer.ca/en/york).
STRONGE, Brittany LisaSuddenly at her home in Keswick on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the age of 20 years.Beloved daughter of Tina Schaefer and her husband Gordon Matt and of the late Percy Stronge, and grand- daughter of Robert Schaefer. Loving sister of Caitlin. Dear niece of Cheryl, Maryanne, Juanita and Heather. Brittany will be greatly missed by her loving cousins, her first step-father Mike Norris (Jenn) and his children, Mikey, Aaliyah, many relatives and all her beloved friends. Visitation was held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. Followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 5 p.m. Cremation followed. If desired, donations to Sick Kids Hospital would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com
VAN DIGGELEN, Hendrina Maria (Rika)
Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.
Rika Van Diggelen (nee Jassen) of Bradford at 86 years of age. Beloved wife of late Peter Van Diggelen. Loving mother of late Maria (Ria) Coakwell. Proud Oma of Chris Coakwell and Carrie-Anne (Cory) Kirkbride. Cherished Great Oma of Alyssa, Reanna, Taylor and Christian.
Private family arrangements will be held.
In Rika’s memory, donations may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket.
Arrangements entrusted to SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, Bradford.
HASKELL-ARCHDEKIN (Charlton), Florence
Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on November 25, 2015 at the age of 92.
Beloved wife of the late James Haskell and Clure Archdekin. Loving mother of Paul (Karen), Robert (Cathy) and Lee (Scott). Cherished grandmother of 7 and great- grandmother of 3. Step-mother and step-grandmother to the Archdekin family. Predeceased by her siblings Arnott, Marj, Dorothy, Carm and Bill.
A Memorial Service was held at The Campus Church, 14430 Bathurst St., Aurora, on Friday, November 27th.
Donations in memory of Florence may be made to the Aurora Food Pantry.
NEWMAN, Wayne (P. Eng.)
Passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 6, 2015, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Heather for 46 years. Loving father of Sorlie Madox (Helen Kong) and Mara (Darryl Cole). He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Matt, Josh, Dan and Grace. Wayne is also survived by Pam, Fay, Garth, Suzy, Marcia and Neville. Predeceased by his brothers Guy, Pat and David. A Celebration of Wayne’s Life will be held in the chapel at the Thompson Funeral Home (530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora) on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to either the Heart & Stroke foundation of Ontario.
On line condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com
(Andy)Andrew AllanDecember 11, 2012
In memory of a dearest friend who passed
away 3 years ago.Loving memories never dieAs years roll on and days pass byIn our hearts a memory is keptOf the one we lovedAnd will never forget.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed,
Marjorie and Family.
THOMPSON, Michael In memory of a dear son and brother who passed away 2 years ago, December 9, 2013.
If we could have one lifetime wish,One dream that could come true,We’d pray to God with all our hearts,For yesterday and you.
Mom, Kathy, Joanne and family.
In memory of a wonderful sister Tina Johnson-BeckettJune 14,1939 - December 14, 2014
Especially missing your,“Hello Mary”.
Love you always, sister Mary, brother Joe and families.
PREECE, GladysIn loving memory of my wife who passed away December 14, 1998.
Too dearly lovedEver to be forgotten.
Lovingly remembered, Arthur
CATTON, DonIn loving memory of dear father and gramp, who passed away two years
ago today - December 16, 2013.
Remembering you on this day,Comforted by so many
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Brighton Tournament - December 5Midget LL2 sponsored byWeekend Hockey
Game 1Bradford - 9 Woodville -0Colby Maisine from Brendan Hauck & Kyle BrinkosCurtis Kooring from Josh Landolfi & Tyler WouldGarren Kilpatrick from Spencer RoyceGarren Kilpatrick unassistedJack Heatley from Garren Kilpatrick & Spencer RipleySpencer Ripley from Garren Kilpatrick & Jack HeatleyJack Heatley from Spencer Ripley & Ryan LomasColby Masine from Josh Landolfi & Garrett WhiteJosh Landolfi unassistedShutout to Lane McCarty
Game 2Bradford - 6 Brighton - 1Josh Landolfi from Ryan Lomas & Kyle BrinkosSpencer Ripley from Carter Sheardown & Spencer RipleyCurtis Kooring from Josh LandolfiSpencer Ripley from Garren Kilpatrick & Jack HeatleySpencer Ripley from Garren KilpatrickJack Heatley from Spencer Ripley
“A” FinalBradford - 7 Manvers - 2Garren Kilpatrick from Spencer RipleyCurtis Kooring unassistedBrendan Hauck from Garrett WhiteVandy Chit from Jack HeatleyGarren Kilpatrick fromVandy Chit & Garrett WhiteKyle Brinkos from Brendan Hauck & Colby MaisineGarren Kilpatrick unassistedTournament MVP - Garren KilpatrickCongratulations boys on a great day in Brighton!
MinorATOMA Blue and Gold Classic hockey tournament Champions
Friday November 20th Game #1:Bradford – 0 MiltonWinterhawks.-
Bradford Atom Select - Lomonte Collings Ins.Dec 2Bradford – 6 Aurora Atom Select - 0Goals2 for Kaden Reinhardt from Matt Svirac and Colton Graham1 for Matt Svirac from Kaden Reinhardt1 for Kaleb Christophersen from Kaden Reinhardt2 for Nicholas Bruining from Devon MacGregor, Kaleb Christophersen and Colton GrahamNice Shut-out for Carsy Elliott
Nov 28Bradford – 6 EGAtom Select- 2Goals:1 for Parker Davenport from Kaleb Christophersen and Cristian Glowacki1 for Kyle Lomas1 for Nicholas Bruining1 for Kaden Reinhardt from Colton Graham1 for RemyYoo from Michael Flynn1 for Matt SviracGreat job in net from both goalies, Antonino Spencer-Thompson and Carsyn Elliott
Peewee 3Nov 28Bradford Peewee 3- Bradford Family Dentistry – 3 Nobleking knights 2 - 1Goals:Kyle Lomas from Kaden ReinhardtShayne smith from Kaleb ChristophersenKaden Reinhardt from Colton GrahamFabulous job in net by Ethan May
Bradford Minor Midget a participated in the Vaughan silver stick qualifier and wongold! Now heading to the International Tournament in Newmarket in January 2016.
Game 1Bradford- 3 Caledon -2Victor Pearson unassistedPhilippe Lafreniere from Patrick ChusroskiePatrick Chusroskie fromVictor Pearson
Game 2Bradford -1 Barrie- 0Lone short-handed goal to Owen HartmanShut out to Mitchell Giglio
Game 3Bradford -2 Applewood- 2Jack slade from Ryan Staite and Owen HartmanRyan Staite unassisted
Game 4 – Semi FinalBradford -4 Vaughan Rangers -3Sean Breedon fromVictor Pearson and Nicholas DesarioRyan Staite from Owen Hartman andVictor PearsonPatrick Chusroskie from Kris JansenDouble OT winning goal - Philippe Lafreniere from Patrick Chusroskie
Game 5- FinalBradford -4 Applewood -3Philippe Lafreniere from Sean Breedon andVictor PearsonJack Slade unassistedPhilippe Lafreniere from Patrick Chusroskie and Sean BreedonWinning goal – in OT – Philippe Lafreniere fromVictor PearsonTournament MVP –Victor Pearson
Friday November 20th Game #2:Bradford – 2 Peterborough Petes - 0Bradford came back fighting with excellent Goal tending by #45 Cole Hammond and Goalsby #88 Brandon Spadafora and #98 Ben Loevenmark
Saturday November 21st Game #3:Bradford – 4 WhitbyWildcats -1Teagen Pare was flying around the ice chasing the opposition down and creating offence forher team & Goals were scored by #4 Noah McGuigan, #42 Logan McNally, #10AndreasAlves and #88 Brandon Spadafora.
Saturday November 21st Game #4:Bradford – 1 St. Catherines Jr. Falcons- 1Bradford team dug deep especially Rajan Dhillon, Marcus McCabe & Justin Beaudoin thatworked their magic digging in the corners and winning battles that helped the team get a lastminute goal giving them a 1-1 tie! Goal was scored by #6 Blake McDonald!
Sunday November 22nd Game #5 the Semi-Finals:Bradford Bulldogs – 2 MiltonWinterhawks- 1Bradford was up for the challenge to face Milton again after taking a big loss in their firstgame against them. The GRIND line, Noah McGuigan, Ben Loevenmark & GiancarloGaribaldi started and set the pace and with their Goalie #1Austin Domingues on fire, EwanRumble a BEAST on Defense and great goals by #9 Jacob Pruit and # 42 Logan McNallyBradford wins 2-1 to take them to the FINALS!
Sunday November 22nd Game #6 - The FINALS:Bradford Bulldogs – 3 St. Catharines Jr. Falcons- 1Bradford was pumped and up for the challenge and came out on top with a 3-1Win over St.Catherines to take FIRST PLACE and bring home the CUP! Great effort by the whole teamand goals scored by #10Andreas Alves, #88 Brandon Spadafora and #91 Liam Beninati.
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