COOPER, Dorothy – Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Etobicoke General Hospital at the age of 91. Predeceased by her husband Reginald Cooper. Beloved mother of Geoffrey and his wife Joan (Jason), Peter and his wife Louise and Patricia and her husband John (Harvey). Loving grandmother of Joshua, Michael and his wife Meena, Dana and her husband Rick (Da Ponte). Loving great- grandmother of Caitlin, Nicholas and Kai. At mom’s request cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Richview Baptist Church, 1548 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke. The family will receive friends at the church after the service. If desired, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, Mississauga.

EMILY SIZAKELE SIKAKANE – Emily Sizakele Sikakane went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m., surrounded by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Ebenezer Sikakane, all her children and their spouses. She devoted her life in Christian service, her marriage and her family of five children and nine grandchildren. Emily was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and several in-laws. Visitation will be from on Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. at the Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 275 Lesmill Road, Toronto. A celebration of her life will be at Richview Baptist Church, 1548 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, ON, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Private funeral service and burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, gifts to African Enterprise, 128 East Palm Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016, would be appreciated.

HYNDS, Eleanor Catherine – Peacefully at the Maple Health Centre on Monday, December 22, 2008, Eleanor Hynds, at the age of 88. Dearly beloved wife of the late Charles (Mac). Loving mother of Joy Gardiner, David (Diane), Paul (Maureen) and Bruce (Janice). Special Grandma of Ian, Lesley (Steve), Carolyn, Stephanie, Catherine, Jeffrey, Melissa, Graham and Bethany. Dear sister of Bernice (George Warner), Alex Cruickshank and the late George and Dick Cruickshank and sister-in-law of Ruth and Helen Cruickshank. Sadly missed by relatives and friends. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston from 10:30 a.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m., reception to follow on Monday, December 29, 2008. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Yonge Street Mission would be greatly appreciated by the family. The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Maple Health Centre for their compassion and loving care.

Date of Death: December 23, 2008

Services: Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke (between Kipling & Islington Aves.) for a Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11 o’clock, with

Visitation: Visitation beginning at 10 o’clock.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Bernice McGowan. Predeceased by his first wife Marjorie James. Loving father of Beverley (Robert) Dormer and Roy (Darlene). Dear step-father of Stephen (Debbie) McGowan, Nancy (Paul) Charlton and John (Lori) McGowan. Proud Papa of Laurie, Lisa and Jessey, Jordan, Stephanie; and Grandpa George of Matthew, Fraser, Christopher and Katelyn. Survived by sister Dorothy Dickie. Predeceased by brothers Fred and Roy. George was a long time member of High Park Baptist Church.

Memorials: If desired, donations to World Vision would be appreciated by the family.

Cemetery: Sanctuary Park Cemetery

Location: Turner & Porter Butler Chapel

Rovell Patrick Solomon

Date of Death: October 04, 2008

Services: A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Richview Baptist Church, 1548 Kipling Ave. (N. of Eglinton). Private interment and public reception to follow.

Visitation: Visitation will be at Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves.) on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. both days.

Rovell Patrick Solomon of Jackson Town, Jamaica, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at his home in Mississauga after a lengthy illness. He spent his final hours in the loving embrace of his family. Predeceased by his sister Edna. Beloved husband of Sylvia and father of Christopher. Survived by siblings Lynton, Dermot, Ina, Tim, Delroy, and their spouses. A life- long educator, Patrick graduated from Mico Teachers College before teaching at Clarendon College in Jamaica. After moving to Canada in 1969, he taught in Cambridge and Etobicoke before completing his doctorate and taking a position with the Faculty of Education at York University. There, he was instrumental in the creation of the faculty’s Urban Diversity program which continues to foster an ever- widening pool of teaching talent. Visitation will be at Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves.) on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. both days. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Richview Baptist Church, 1548 Kipling Ave. (N. of Eglinton). Private interment and public reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the York University Foundation for a memorial scholarship in his name. York University will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the York University Foundation for a memorial scholarship in his name.

John’s mother passed away this past week. Funeral details are below.

CHRISTOPHER, Mary Teresa (Gainer) – With heavy hearts we announce Mary’s passing on February 7, 2008 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Wayne for 60 years. Much loved mother of David, Donald and John (Cheri) of Toronto and Bruce (Samantha) of Alberta. Cherished grandmother of Lee and Colleen. Also saddened by her passing are siblings Kay (Bruce) Merrill, Dick (Audrey) Gainer and Jim (Sheila) Gainer. Predeceased by sisters RoseAnn Reynolds and Florence Simpkins and brother Edward. Visitation Monday, February 11th at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church, 71 Gough Avenue. Funeral mass to follow at 11 a.m. Cremation. Interment at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated.

Janeen Shields called our office on Tuesday to let the Church Family know that Blanche Henderson passed away. The funeral service will be held this Saturday January 26 at High Park Baptist Church at 11AM. Please pray for Blanche’s family as they go through this difficult time.

LLOYD McCONNIE Passed away peacefully at the William Osler Health Centre on December 28, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. He was born in St. Vincent, British West Indies on August 19, 1928. After the sudden death of his wife Susan, in 1984, Lloyd devoted his entire life to his two sons, Bowen and Graeme and his daughter Suzanne, whom he loved dearly. Lloyd was an active volunteer with the Martingrove Baseball League. He served on the Martingrove Baseball executive for many years and was a life member of the Etobicoke Baseball Association. Named in his honour is Etobicoke’s annual Lloyd McConnie Rookie Ball Tournament. Lloyd will be sadly missed by his 10 siblings and his first wife Maria. Resting at the NEWEDIUK FUNERAL HOME, KIPLING CHAPEL, 2058 Kipling Ave. (two blocks north of Rexdale Blvd.) from Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday at 10:00 a.m. from Richview Baptist Church, 1548 Kipling Ave. (north of Eglinton Ave.). Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. Mr. McConnie will rest in the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Contributions can be made in memory of Lloyd McConnie to a trust fund for his two sons, located at TD Canada Trust at Westway and Martingrove Rd.