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Alex Fraser June 2.2001


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Received June 23.01

GLOBE AND MAIL

ORR, Gregory Robert

Tuesday, April 24, 2001
ORR, Gregory Robert
Greg Orr, 53, of Stouffville, Ontario on Friday, April 20, 2001 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, after a three year war with multiple myeloma during which he bravely fought many battles. Orr began his career in the car business as a mechanic with Bob Bateman in Cornwall, Ontario and finished it with Mazda Canada in Toronto as a customer relations manager. He was a pilot and a motor cyclist, an animal lover and a man who could fix almost anything. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario and a longtime resident of Cornwall, Toronto and Stouffville, he was predeceased by his father, James, and his mother Leona. He is survived by his partner Barbara Righton and her family Mrs. Ruth Righton and Mrs. Norman Mason of Cornwall; his beloved dog, Vista; and his immaculate FJ 1200. Visitation will be held at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall (613) 938-3888 on Tuesday, April 24, 2001 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12-2 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in St. Lawrence Valley Union Cemetery, Ingleside. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Greg's name to a charity of your choice. And raise a glass to mark his passing.

OTTAWA CITIZEN OGILVY EMBERLEY
Ann and Glenn are thrilled to introduce their son Bryn Joshua born Wednesday, April 18, 2001 tipping the scales at 9 lbs. even. Little brother to Dean, Dana, Jesse and Paton. Proud grandparents are Pam and Jim Ogilvy and Gwen Emberley. Many thanks to Dr. McCoubrey and the staff at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Cornwall.
Publication Date: 2001-04-21

Received June 22.01

MONTREAL GAZETTE

OLDHAM-DELANTY
Elizabeth Anne.
Passed away peacefully on November 25, 1999, at the Ottawa General Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dear friend and wife of John Delanty of Martintown, Ontario. Loved mother of Kimberley Curran of Toronto, Ontario. Dear daughter of Betty Oldham (late Albert) of Alexandria. Sister of Keith Oldham (late Linda) of St. Anicet, Quebec. Special niece of Kitty Lawton (late Jerry) of Alexandria. Will be missed by one niece, two nephews and her other family and friends. Special friend of Suzanne Van Riel. Relatives and friends may call at Munro and Morris Funeral Home, 114 Main Street South, Alexandria on Sunday, November 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Finnan's Cathedral, Alexandria on Monday, November 29, 1999 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Glengarry Memorial Hospital, Highway 43, Alexandria, Ontario, K0C 1A0, would be appreciated by the family. Please note private visitation on Monday prior to funeral mass.
Publication Date: 1999-11-27

  • O'REILLY MCDONALD
    Ethel May (nee Welcher).
    At Maple Villa Long Term Care Centre, Burlington, Ontario on January 29, 2000. Ethel O'Reilly McDonald formerly of Montreal and Dorval, Quebec. Beloved wife of the late John O'Reilly and the late Cameron McDonald. Loved mother of Marilyn Johnston of Oakville and her companion Willard Price, and Brian O'Reilly and his wife Sheila of Kelowna, B.C. Cherished grandchildren of Greg, Jonathan and Andrew Johnston and Lorraine and Danny O'Reilly. Dear sister-in-law of Betty Welcher of Calgary and Margaret Welcher of Ottawa. Predeceased by her brothers George, Lorne, Russell, and sisters, Myrtle and Florence. Ethel will be sadly missed by her many nieces and her nephew and by her grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall), Burlington (905-632-3333) on Tuesday, February 1 from 3 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 4 p.m. Cremation. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the Alzheimer Society of Halton-Wentworth would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
    Publication Date: 2000-01-31

    Heather Umelas nee Welcher

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