NEWS

I'm sad to report that Bob Cook passed away on Monday, April 5th. Bob goes back to the very beginnings of the Optimists. He was a member of the Boy Scout band, Opti-Corps and the Toronto Optimists. Bob marched in the Colour Guard and, in 1961, he was Guard captain.

'COOK, Robert Gordon - September 22, 1941 - April 5, 2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bob of Aurora. Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret. Devoted father of Lynn (Rob) and Michelle Christie (Iain). Brother of the late Ron (Rosemary). Son of Violet and the late Robert. Uncle of Phil, Amanda and Jeremy. Bob was very personable and acquired many friends. Employed in his earlier years at Ontario Hydro H.L. Hearn Generating Station for 18 years was also employed with York Central Hospital as Stationery Engineer. Bob had a great love of his garden, pool and loved to travel. Friends may call at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Pkwy. S. (northeast corner of Industrial Pkwy. S. and Yonge), Aurora, 905-727-5421, from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online tributes may be left at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com'

Visitation and Service will be at

• The funeral will take place on Friday, April 9 at 11:00 am
  www.thompsonfh-aurora.com
  530 Industrial Pkwy. S. (northeast corner of Industrial Pkwy. S. and Yonge)
  Aurora, ON
  905-727-5421
• Visitation: 10 - 11 am Friday (just before the funeral)

Unfortunately I must inform you that Dave Parker passed away on Monday, March 22nd. He was diagnosed with cancer only 3 weeks ago. Dave instructed Optimists' drill in 1972 and '73. He had also been an M&M judge for the CDCA as well as the drill instructor for De La Salle. We offer our condolences to his wife Marg and to their family.

'PARKER, David G. - At their new home in Port Rowan on Monday, March 22, 2010. David G. Parker formerly of Sweaburg. Loving husband and best friend of Margaret. Irreplaceable father of Sheri Wheldon and her husband Steve of Simcoe and David Parker and his wife Marisa of Woodstock. Special grandfather of Evan, Quinn, Ava and Naren. Also survived by his sister Jane and her husband Jon of Ottawa. David and Margaret have owned and operated Pet Valu in Woodstock for many years. He was a proud member of the Canadian Drum Corps Judges Association as a respected Judge and Instructor to many drum corps and winter guards. Friends will be received at the Longworth Funeral Home (details below).'

Visitation and Service will be at

• The funeral will take place on Thursday, March 25 at 11:00 AM
  Longworth Funeral Home
  845 Devonshire Ave
  Woodstock , ON
• Visitation: Wednesday 2:30-4:30 & 7-9 PM
• Dave's address was
  48 Wolven St
  Box 423
  Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0

I regret to inform you that Doris Wilson, Ted Wilson's mother has passed away. We offer our condolences to Ted and his family.

Visitation and Service will be at

• Thompson Mott Funeral Home
  62 Main St. N.
  Waterford, Ontario N0E 1Y0
  519 443-5332
• Google Map to Thompson Mott Funeral Home

• Visitation will be Monday 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 pm

On December 21st, Serena Ann Douglas was welcomed into the Tracey clan. Mother, Carissa, father, Patrick and baby are all doing well. Serena Ann is Carissa and Patrick's sixth child and Rick and Cindy's tenth grandchild!

Please keep Karen Bosworth in your thoughts and prayers. We've just learned that Rosamund Bosworth, Karen's mother, recently passed away. We offer our condolences to Karen and to her family.

• A memorial service is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, November 12th).
• The Memorial Service is being held at:
  3 pm, Thursday, Nov 12, 2009
  Mount Carmel-Zion United Church
  22 Victoria St.
  Morriston, Ont.