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THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 7 To place a notice, please call (514) 987-7653 remembering.ca by email: by fax: (514) 987-2317 Stories, pictures and tributes to life. OBITUARIES Gilbert. At the Montreal General Hospital on Saturday, December 30, 2006 aged sixty-four years. Beloved husband of Carmetta Rose. e.

He leaves to mourn his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Resting at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home, 5610 Sherbrooke Montreal QC. Funeral service in Westmount Seventh Day Adventist Church, 571 Victoria Westmount on Sunday, January 7 at 12 noon. Visitation Thursday, January 4 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, January 6 from 7 to 9 p.m.

at the funeral home and Sunday, January 7 one hour prior to the service at the church. COSGROVE, Alison Mabel (nee Chown). Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness on December 29, 2006. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Dr. J.B.R.

(Bert) Cosgrove. She was the beloved mother of Gillian (Ray Heard), Ryal (Jill Morton), and Rees (Karen Roche). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Kathryn, Priscilla, and Cosgrove, Jennifer Heard, and Nicolas Cosgrove. Many thanks to her devoted caregivers, especially Sonia Cerbo and also Salve, Remi, Aida, Salome, Rolinda, Michelle and the caring staff of St. Margaret's.

Visitation between 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday December 31, 2006 at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White at 5610 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal. Alison taught us all lessons in human kindness, dignity and grace. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Dr.

J.B.R. Cosgrove MS Research Fund, Montreal Neurological Institute Development Office, 3801 University Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4. A memorial service will be held at a later date. OBITUARIES CYTRYNBAUM, 'Sonia (nee Itzcovitch). Peacefully after a lengthy illness in her ninetyfifth year on Monday, a a a January 1, 2007.

Beloved wife of the late Max. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Stanley and Mary of Denver, Toby and Weldon of New Brunswick, Allan and Sharyn. Cherished Baba of Glen and Caroline, Mark and Jana, Geoff, Dina and Lee, Brian and Claudia, Rick and Julie. Adored greatgrandmother, of sisters. thirteen.

She will be Predeceased sadly missed by her by all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon W. on Thursday, January 4 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Dominion Hebrew Cemetery, De La Savane. Shiva private.

DALRYMPLE, Agnes (nee McMath). Peacefully at the Residence Monteregie, on December 29, 2006, at the age of eighty-six years. Cherished wife of Chester Dalrymple. Loving mother of John (Pauline), James (Donna) and George (Erica). Dear grandmother of Julie, Fiona, Andrew, Frazer and Connor.

A memorial service will be held at St. Lambert United Church, 85 Desaulniers, St. Lambert, on Friday, January 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers donations to the Parkinson's Society of Canada at 1253 McGill College, Suite 402, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1Z9 will be greatly appreciated.

Hospital on Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the age of eighty years. Loving wife of the late Fred Descent. Mother of Marie (Tim), Philip (Sandy), Eric (Suzanne), the late Alfred, Catherine (Hani), and Margaret. Loving grandmother of Mi-Jo, Brian, Austin, Trinette, Kevin and Jasmine, great-grandmother of JayDee. Visitation on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 between 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

at Urgel Bourgie Funeral Home, 1255 Beaumont (L'Acadie), T.M.R., PQ. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Memorial DESCENT, Sarah Jane (Sadie) (nee McGoldrick). Suddenly at the Jewish General OBITUARY CHARLES J. BOIVIN 1946 2006 Charles passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in Montreal on December 13, 2006 after showing extraordinary courage in his battle with cancer, defying all the expectations for his survival.

Charles is survived by his wife and best friend, Carole, his sons, Mathieu (Annick Perrault) and Alexis, and his daughter Marie-Charles Audet). He was predeceased by his father, P. Horace Boivin of Granby, and his brothers, Ernest and Robert (Monique Gagnon). He is survived by his mother Frances Boivin, his brothers, Claude, Richard and Georges, and his sisters, Diane (Richard French), Elise, Marie, Lynne (Bertrand Tessier) and Julie, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Emmanuel and Suzanne Chauvin, his sistersin-law, Lison (Robert and Sylvie (Jean his nephews and nieces and many friends. In 1986, Charles joined the law firm of Ogilvy Renault where, for many years, he led the banking and financial services practice team.

His partners recall that Charles was considered one of the best banking law practitioners in the country. His colleagues and friends will remember him for his brilliant mind, his generosity and warmth, his passion for the outdoors and his love of music. The family will receive condolences on 9 p.m. and on Friday, January 5, 2007 Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin (514)279-6540. A religious service will In lieu of flowers, donations to the for research) (514)398-1958, would be Thursday, January 4, 2007 from 6 pm to from 10 a.m.

to 11 a.m. at the Mount de la Foret, Outremont, H2V 2P9, follow in the chapel. Montreal Neurological Institute (designated appreciated. MOUNT ROYAL COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES OBITUARY EDMOND PAUL BLANCHETTE March 6, 1928 December 28, 2006 Edmond (Eddie) passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 78.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years Rita (Hall); son Gregory, daughter Rhonda, and granddaughter Chelsea Marie Pottage; brother Aurale and sister Jeanette (Ducharme); mother-in-law Myrtle Hall; sisters-in-law Bernice Miller and Georgina Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. Eddie was predeceased by his parents Athanase and Wilda; brothers Octave, Emile and Lucien; and brothers-in-law Bruce Miller and Don Johnson. Eddie was born in Bateman, Saskatchewan, and grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he attended St. Paul's High School. He began his 36-year career with Air Canada in 1948.

Eddie met Rita just after WWII and they married in September, 1949. Their children became part of the family in 1955 (Gregory) and 1959 (Rhonda). In 1960 the family was transferred to Montreal, Quebec, where they lived for 25 years. During this time Eddie rose steadily in the ranks at Air Canada, and also served as host in the company's pavilion during Expo 67. In 1985, Eddie took a two-year consulting position at MTU, an aeronautics company in Hanover, Germany.

Eddie and Rita then retired to Arnes, Manitoba, and spent the next 17 years between the lake in summertime and Naples, Florida, in the winter. In 2005 they moved to Winnipeg. Eddie had a zest for living right to his last day. Though a man of few hobbies, he was the life of many parties, and a wizard at the many renovation, gardening and construction tasks Rita set for him around the home. In later life he overcame his medical difficulties with a spirit that astounded his doctors and inspired those around him.

A funeral service will take place at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 5th, 2007, at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home and Reception Centre (204) 885 9715. 023703 OBITUARIES DI CHIARO, Joan 1952 2006. It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Joan AnnaMaria Di Chiaro at home on December 25, 2006 at the age of A fifty-four.

Treasured daughter of Anna and Antonio Di Chiaro. Will be greatly missed by her sister Carol (Leonard Drudi) and brother Tony Junior (Maryse Landry). Cherished godmother and aunt of Sabrina. Loving partner of Jean-Pierre Thouin. She will also be sadly missed by her family, friends and every LIFE she touched.

Family will receive condolences at: URGEL BOURGIE 514-735-2025 Please sign the Guestbook at www.urgelbourgie.com 1255 Beaumont (L'Acadie), TMR from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday January 4, 2007. Prayer service will be held the same day at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the complex.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Ami Quebec Alliance for The Mentally Ill Inc, 5253 Decarie Montreal, Qc, H3W 3C3. EDGELL, Pamela (nee Eisan). On January 1, 2007, Pamela Edgell of Edmonton, Alberta passed away after a long illness with breast cancer at the age of fifty-one years young. Pamela will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Michael; two daughters, Tammie and Kristina; four grandchildren, Austin, Kassandra, Alyssa, and Jamie; her mother, Eisan; three brothers and one sister, Peter, Terry, Robert and Anne all of Montreal, her extended family. She was predeceased by her father, Richard Eisan.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Thursday, January 4, 2007 from 6 1 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Howard McBride Westlawn, 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, January 5 at 1 a.m., Kathleen Bowman officiating. Interment in Westlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of floral tributes, donations in memory may be made to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. ELLWOOD, Elizabeth (Bunty).

Peacefully at the Strath Haven Residence on Sunday, December 31, 2006. Bunty Baird in her eightyseventh year. Beloved wife of the late Wallace Ellwood, loving mother of Katherine (Warren Mayhew) of Beaconsfield, Wendy (Fred Walker) of Toronto and Christine (George Sycz) of Brookhaven, PA and dear grandmother of Geoffrey, Sara, Cheryl, Matthew (April) and Lindsay. She is also survived by many relatives and friends and will be dearly missed by all. Funeral service from the chapel of White Sons Funeral Home (Rajotte Chapel) 3635 Hochelaga Street (corner of Chambly, next to the Joliette metro) on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 11 a.m.

Interment to follow. Visitations Wednesday, from 6 8 p.m. only and Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society or the Parkinson's Society would be greatly appreciated.

OBITUARIES FIORI, Giuseppina. 1923-2006. At the Montreal General Hospital on December 31, 2006 aged eighty-three years passed away peacefully. Predeceased by her husband Alessandro. Dear mother of Dina (Lorne) and Luigi.

She will be missed by family and friends. Resting at Collins, Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Sherbrooke St. W. (corner Marcil) (514) 483-1870 on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. 7 Funeral service will be held on January 4, 2007 in Ste.

Catherine de Sienne Church, 7070 Somerled, Montreal at 10 a.m. and thence to NotreDame-des-Neiges Cemetery. Memorial GORMAN, Justin B. Passed away peacefully, at age eighty, on January 1, 2007 with his twin brother, John, by his side. Born June 17, 1926 in Quebec City, Justin attended Pats High School, had a long career with Crane Canada, and retired Montreal.

Predeceased by his mother, Katie Timmins, father, John sisters, Joan and Fran, and brothers, Ernie and Paul. Missed by brother John, his nieces, nephews, and goods friends. A prayer service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Paroisse Notre Dame de la Salette, 3535 Avenue du Parc, Montreal. Donations lieu of flowers to the Notre Dame de la Salette Saint Vincent de Paul Conference.

GRANT, Kathleen (nee Kenny). Passed away on December 22, 2006 at the age of seventy-nine. Wife of the late James Roger Grant. She leaves behind her children Lorne, Paul, Tim and Suzanne (Andrew), grandchildren Samantha, Cassandra and Sarah, her siblings Vernon, Margaret and Jack. Visitation at Rideau Funeral Home, 4275 Sources D.D.O., 514-685-3344 on Friday, January 5, 2007 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Mass at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 11075 Gouin Roxboro, on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her would memory be appreciateart Stroke Foundation HAKEL, Sheila (nee Rebert). Passed away peacefully on December 30, 2006. Her last few years were very difficult with the loss of her freedom due to Parkinson's. She is predeceased by her husband, Arthur Hakel.

She was the beloved mother of Michelle and grandmother of Devon. She will be greatly missed by her family here and in Sri Lanka. Heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Centre Champlain Brossard. Funeral service will be held on January 6, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St.

George's Anglican Church, 1101 Stanley Montreal. OBITUARY PATRICIA (Pat) MARY ANTHONY MOLL (nee Moore) Peacefully at the Edinburgh Retirement Residence, with family at her side, in Ottawa on January 1, 2007 at the age of ninety-four. A Second World War veteran, Pat served as Lt. of No. 1 Canadian General Hospital in England and Italy.

Beloved wife of the late Dr. Albert Edward Moll, dear mother of twin daughters, Joan (Anthony) Kellett and Jill (the late Jack) Hampson. Proud grandmother of twins Nicholas and Victoria Kellett. Dear Sister of Evelyn (late Charles) Payne. She will be remembered and cherished by several nephews and nieces.

Special thanks to the staff of the Edinburgh Retirement Residence, Central Health and We Care services for their compassion, care and dedication. Relatives and friends may call at Hulse, Playfair McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa (613-233-1143) on Thursday, January 4, 2007, p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa's Church, 95 Somerset Street West, Ottawa on Friday, January. 5, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.

At a later date there will be a graveside ceremony for family members only at the National Field of Honour, Pointe Claire, Que. In remembrance donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be made online at www.mcgarryfamily.ca. OBITUARY GEORGE WALKER NICOLSON George Walker Nicolson of White Rock, B.C. passed away at Peace Arch Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 25, 2006 at the age of 76.

He is predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Anne. Mr. Nicolson was born on February 28, 1930 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was a resident of North Vancouver, B.C. prior to moving to Montreal, where he served as CEO of Rose La Flamme until his retirement in 1990.

George, an avid curler, also enjoyed golf and traveling. In recent years, he donated much of his time to community service, which included driving the elderly to and from medical appointments. He is survived by his son, David Nicolson and wife, Bonnie, of Palm Desert, CA; his daughter, Dawne Sterling and husband Bill, of Calgary, Alberta; grandchildren Jennifer and Lisa Nicolson and Jessica and Danny Sterling; and one great-grandchild, Taylor Nicolson. He is further survived by special companion Shirley Kinnear of White Rock, B.C., and long-time friends, Helen and Glen Tibbits of Tsawwassen, B.C. A celebration of George's life will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 10 a.m.

at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831-28 Avenue, in Surrey, B.C. The family gratefully requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made at a charity of their choosing. 004758 OBITUARIES OBITUARIES HERMAN, Vera. Surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. Cherished spouse of Janice Hubscher.

Beloved daughter of Eva and the late Bela Herman. Adored daughter-in-law Arlene and Paul Hubscher. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Martha and Diamond, Debbie and Robert Eidinger, Eric and Maria Hubscher. Special aunt of Vicky and Barry Diamond, Allison and Mark Diamond, Samantha Eidinger, Ryan and Hannah Hubscher. She will be sadly missed by her great-nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the staff at the Jewish General Hospital; Lucie Tremblay, Dr. Arthur Rosenberg, Dr. Jason Agulnik, the 7 NW and the Hematology and Oncology Departments. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon W. on Thursday January 4 at 11 a.m.

Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva private. In lieu of flowers, Donations in her memory may be made to the "Vera Herman Memorial Fund for Oncology" Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251. Memorial HOYTE, Donald. 1946-2006.

Passed away on December 28, 2006 at the age of sixty. Beloved husband of Linda. Devoted and loving father of Kim and the late Patrick. Dear brother of Maxine, Dawson and Evie (Melvin). Son of the late Dorothy and Dawson Hoyte.

Visitation at YVES Alfred Dallaira 7200 Newman Blvd, La Salle Memorial LONDON, Ida (nee Cohen). Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Issie. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Bernie and Barbara, Vivian, Joel and Robbie. Cherished Bubbie of Jennifer and Mark Dym, Jamie London, David Ghetler.

Big Bubs of Jesse, and Hannah Dym. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Ruthie Willie Margulis, the late Jack the Betty late Cohen and sister-in-law and best friend of Fanny and the late Morris Cohen. Ida will be lovingly remembered by her special nieces, nephews, samurses a friends. Special thanks to the doctors, and staff of the 8th floor at St. Mary's Hospital for their care and compassion.

Funeral service from Paperman and Sons 3888 Jean Talon W. on Thursday, January 4 at 10 a.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her son Bernie's home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1-800-226-8464.

Continued don page C8 www.adyl.com 514.595.1500 On Thursday, January 4 from 2 4 p.m. followed by service at 4 p.m. in the lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. HUTON, Stephen. 1921-2006.

In Valleyfield on years, December passed 31, away 2006 at Mr. the age Stephen of eighty Huton husband of the late Helen Jarosinska. Loving father of the late Frank Huton and Danny (Carole Moffatt). Beloved grandfather of Matthew (Sarah Hawkins) and Stephanie. He will be sadly missed by his sister Virginia Garayt and other relatives and friends.

Visitations at YVES Dallaina 7200 Newman Blvd, LaSalle www.adyl.com 514.595.1500 On Thursday January 4, 2007 from 7 to 10 p.m. to 10 p.m. A ceremony will be held a a in the parlor and Friday January 5, 2007 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 on January 5, 2007 at 9:00 p.m. JEAN-LOUIS, Judy.

(born July 13, 1946) died peacefully on January 1, 2007 at the Montreal General Hospital. She leaves behind a very loved mother, Therese Campeau and brother Brian (Huguette) and special friends Mary, Pat and Anita, as well as loved cousins in Quebec and Ontario, and many, many friends across Canada. Judy's big smile and bigger heart will be missed by everyone who knew her. Her family would like to thank the nurses, doctors and PABs at the Montreal General 17th floor, the 7th floor and the 10th floor Palliative Care Unit, as well as the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital (Laval). Family will receive condolences at: Centre funeraire Cote-des-Neiges, 4525 Ch.

Cote-des-Neiges, Montreal, QC (514) 342-8000 on Friday, service in the chapel of the funeral home at 1 January 5, 2007 from 12, noon followed by a p.m., then to Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery. "Well done good and faithful 223418 OBITUARY DR. ROUHOLLAH KEYHAN 1919-2006 In loving memory of Dr. Rouhallah Keyhan. Beloved husband of Giti, father of Kamran, Gilda, Michael, and Lillian, brother of Nouri, Roshan, and Mahin, father-in-law of Patricia, Robert and Beverly, and grandfather of Nicola, Bijan and Jasmine.

Passed away peacefully on December 31, 2006 at Charles LeMoyne Hospital, surrounded by his family. He worked as a general practitioner in Chateauguay for over thirty years and was always devoted to his patients. He will be greatly missed by his family, and his colleagues, friends, and patients at Clinique Jardin and Place Chateauguay. The family wishes to give special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and other staff who attended to him during his final weeks in the intensive care unit. Their kindness and compassion was greatly appreciated.

Remembrance ceremony will be held Thursday, January 4 at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Complexe Chateauguay, 96 St-JeanBaptiste Chateauguay. Contributions can be made to the St. Joseph's Oratory, 3800 Queen Mary Mtl. 056616.