NEWS

Sadly I must tell you about another fallen comrade. Gene Chepswick passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011. Gene was a member of the Toronto Optimists from about 1962 through 1965. In 1964 and 1965 he was our Guard Captain.

Obituary

Chepswick, Gene: Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Health Centre on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Karin. Cherished son of Mary Chepsesuik, dear brother of Lynne Chepsesuik and beloved son-in-law of Wally Frost. Gene will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter 'Yorke' Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere east of Jane subway, on Saturday January 7, 2012 for a Service of Remembrance to be held in the Chapel at 3 p.m. For those who wish, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Memorial Service

• Saturday, January 7, 2012
• 3:00 pm
• Turner and Porter Funeral Home
  Yorke Chapel (near Bloor & Jane Subway)
  2357 Bloor Street West
  Toronto, ON M6S 1P4
  (416) 767-3153
  Turner & Porter 'Yorke' Chapel
  Google Map to funeral home

Glenda is pleased to share with us that her son Eric and partner Penney welcomed Jack Timothy (aka JT) Tokiwa into their family today (November 23, 2011) in Vancouver B.C. Weighing in at just 5 lbs. 8 ozs. he is a full month early and has started his stay in the hospital's NICU for a few days.

This is Grandmother Tokiwa's first grandchild and we look forward to many years of countless photos and appropriate bragging about all of his future adventures and accomplishments. Congratulations Glenda!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Len Perrin. Len's roots go back to the beginnings of the Optimists - he was in Opti-corps then the Toronto Optimists and, later, the Optimists Alumni. In the Toronto Optimists Len carried a rifle and, later, he played French Horn. In the Alumni corps he played mellophone. His life was cut short by a tragic accident. Len was a very kind person who never hesitated to help anyone. Rest in peace my friend.

Link to 'Len's page' on the Funeral Home's website

Obituary

PERRIN, Leonard (Len) Earl — December 18, 1940 - November 4, 2011. Loving husband to Nancy (Nee Roy), doting father to Andrew (Jenn Lewis) & Caroline, brother to Paul (Donna), Marilyn (Late Jack) & Doug, brother-in-law to Ken Roy. Born & raised in Toronto. Actively involved with the Toronto Optimists Drum Corps, both as an adolescent and as an alumni. Volunteered selflessly at the YMCA throughout most of his life. Member of PCYC. Avid skier at Alpine Ski Club to the end. Lover of nature and family. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received Nov 11th from 7 - 9pm at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens (3164 Ninth Line, Oakville). Celebration of Life to occur Nov 12th at 11:30 am at Glen Oaks. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the YMCA or a charity of your choice.

Visitation

• Friday, November 11, 2011 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre
  3164 Ninth Line, Oakville, ON L6H 7A8
  Phone: 905-257-8822
• Google Map to Funeral Home

Funeral

• Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11:30am
• Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre
  3164 Ninth Line, Oakville, ON L6H 7A8
  Phone: 905-257-8822
• Google Map to Funeral Home

It with is with regret that we have been informed of the passing of Brian Collingdon's mother, Doris, early Saturday morning.

Visitation

• Visitation will be on Tuesday September 20th from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
• at Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home,
  378 Wilson Street, East
  Ancaster, L9G 2C2
• Google map to funeral home

Funeral

• A private family service will be held at a later date.

Obituary

Doris Aileen Collingdon (May 25, 1915 - September 17, 2011) It is with great sorrow that the family of Doris Collingdon announce her passing at the age of 96 on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Alfred (1993), sister Leone White, sister-in-law Ellen Cote and nephew James Rowley. Dearly loved mother of Brian, Lynne Cole (Allan), and Karen Davis (Russ), grandmother of Jeff (Paula), Kim (Jeff), Jason (Gordana) and Ashleigh and G.G. of Hayden, Conrad, Duncan, Harper, Gavin, Tatiana and Alexander, and aunt of Roger Rowely (Pam). Doris was a Life Member of Her Majesty's Army & Navy Veterans Society Ladies Auxiliary. Her love for her family, sense of humour, gentle nature and perseverance to the very end will be with us always. We would like to thank the staff of CTU North for their care, compassion and support. Visitation will be held at the Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home, 'ANCASTER CHAPEL', 378 Wilson St. E. on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held at a later date. Interment at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the CNIB or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Congratulations to Cindy and Rick Tracey on the birth of their latest grandchild. Her name is Isabella Anne Borsellino. Who knows, if the trend continues we might have a drum corps composed entirely of Tracey offspring!