In Memoriam

In Memoriam 

In Memoriam

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Ernest Spear, father of Richard K. Spear (Transportation Member), on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Ernest Spear

Photographer , journalist, writer and editor

Obituary

Published September 26, 2018 at www.guelphtoday.com

At the Ina Grafton Gage Home, Scarborough, Ontario on Friday, September 21, 2018. Ernie was predeceased by his wife Anne Elizabeth (nee Keleher) Spear.  He was the dear father of Richard (Beatriz) and Paul (Maree). Ernie was the loved grandpa of Bruce, Ashley and Courtney. He was the dear brother of late Eleanor Thompson and Sandra (Siebert) Best.The Spear family would like to acknowledge the outstanding care given to our parents by the staff at the Ina Grafton Gage Home.

Interment of Ashes will be held at Marymount Cemetery, Guelph, on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow at Marymount Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Ina Grafton Gage Home would be appreciated by the family. Cards are available at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home (519-822-4731).

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In Memoriam

KARL SCHERER

Passed away peacefully on September 16, 2018 at the The Rekai Centre at Wellesley Central Place. He was 87.

Karl was born in Leoben, Austria in 1931. Like many Europeans, he faced tumultuous times which caused him to seek peace and opportunity in Canada, where he emigrated in 1958. In Canada, Karl had no family, few friends and spoke little English when he settled in Toronto. His gregarious nature and involvement in the Austrian Club soon made him friendships which would last a lifetime.

Not long after his arrival he met and fell in love with a beautiful Dutch girl – Hendrika d’Haene, who had just arrived in Canada herself. Henny and Karl married in 1961 and together the two embraced Canada and built a life that exemplified the Canadian dream.

Karl’s career path started at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as a sound technician. He joined IATSE Local 873 in 1964, a proud affiliation that provided him with meaningful work and professional relationships that lasted a lifetime.

Often with Henny and his two sons in tow, he traveled the world recording sound on commercials and motion pictures, spending weeks and months at a time in exotic places such as the Bahamas, Alaska and Brazil. His work won him much recognition, including a Genie Award for The Changeling in 1980.

Karl’s pride and joy were his two sons Peter and Robert, who have fond memories of being taught downhill skiing, a sport Karl enjoyed into his 70s.

Karl is predeceased by his beloved Henny. He is survived by his sons Peter and Robert, his brother Fritz, daughters-in-law LeeAnne and Kelly, grandchildren Jordan, Cailey, Graham and Gabriel and many far-flung nieces and nephews.

Funeral service at St. Bonaventure Church, 1300 Leslie Street, Toronto, 10:30am, Friday, October 5, 2018. Reception to follow.

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In Memoriam

 We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Joel Crimi, Retired SPFX Department Member, and brother of Alan Crimi (Transportation Department Member), on August 29, 2018.

Joel Crimi
Obituary

Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle at home on August 29, 2018 at the age of 58. Loving partner to Tracy. Cherished brother to Alan (Val). Adored by Parker (Samantha) and Nicole (Simon). Beloved by his many friends and extended family.

Visitation will be held at the McEachnie Funeral home (28 Old Kingston Road. Ajax 289-539-0036) on Wednesday September 5, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday September 6, 2018 in the chapel at 1 p.m.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. 

On-line condolences may be placed at www.mceachnie.ca.

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In Memoriam

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Barry Barber, Retired Lifetime (Transportation Member), passed away August 31, 2018. 

Barry Douglas Barber
Obituary

BARBER, BARRY DOUGLAS
Longtime Member of I.A.T.S.E Local 873 (Driver). Passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018. He is now on the Biggest Production Set which he loved. Loving son of the late Leslie and Evelyn Barber (parents), Bob and Jackie (brothers). He leaves his love to his sisters Diane, Beverly, Linda, Patsy and Janet, his nieces and nephews. His sister-in-law Alice Hembruff and family. Barry also leaves his longtime partner Linda and of course his best Fishing Buddy he ever had. Also his little furry buddy Chanti. Friends may come to his Celebration of Life at Henley Gardens Condo, 1091-93 Kingston Rd. in the party room on September 8, 2018 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Published in the Toronto Star on Sept. 3, 2018

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