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WILLIAM DALLAS
(Providence Bay) Some of our oldest and most respected neighbours have passed away, after a short illness, to their future home. The first of those to pass away was William DALLAS who died in Campbell on Jan. 13th, at the good old age of 84 years, 5 months and 13 days. The next was Donald CADDEL, of Carnarvon, who died Feb. 25th at the ripe age of 74. The last of the old pioneers to pass away was Alex McDONALD who died on the 26th March at the age of 58 years. Mr. McDonald was well known, he having taken an active part in school matters, and having been councillor for some five or six years. He will be greatly missed in the community.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 18, 1885
ALICE VICTORIA DARROCH (NEE PRESUNKA)
In loving memory of Alice Victoria Darroch (nee Presunka), who passed away
Saturday evening on March 11, 2006 at the SRH - St. Joseph's Health Centre
at the age of 89 years. Daughter of the late Angus and Rozalia (Skakun)
Presunka. Wife of the late George Howard Darroch. Mother of David George
Darroch. Cherished grandmother of Bonnie Darroch and her fiancee Glen
Austin, Laurie Darroch and Sherri DeLuca (Darroch) and her husband Dan
DeLuca. Great grandmother of David Austin, Matthew DeLuca, Alexander Austin
and a newborn DeLuca girl. Predeceased by her sisters Matty Patterson
(Presunka), Emily Charbonneau (Presunka) and Phyllis Anderson (Presunka).
Predeceased by brothers Walter (Lad) Presunka, Russel Presunka and David
Presunka. Survived by sister Peggy Goodman (Presunka). Alice retired after
37 years as a registered nurse (practicing). She specialized in many areas
including obstetrics and pediatrics. Alice had a fondness for children,
cooking, gardening, collecting, camping, fishing, knitting, reading and
music. She has knitted countless lamb chop puppets which she donated to
local hospitals and churches. It was Alice's wish not to have any funeral or
visitation services, however the family will hold an open celebration of her
life at a later date. Alice's family would like to thank the friends and
staff at the St. Joseph's Villa and also the staff at St. Joseph's Health
Centre. Any donations can be made to Alice's favorite charities: the Cancer
Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the
Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, March 22, 2006
Carol D�ATTILIO
D�ATTILIO, Carol nee Boyer - Died at the age of 55 years, Wednesday afternoon, October 16th, 2002 at the SRH Memorial Site. Loved wife of Giuseppe "Joe" D�Attilio, predeceased 1988. Special friend and companion of Charlie Radu of Sudbury. Loving mother of Dallas wife Carole of Hanmer and Tina-Lynn Sheppard husband Mark of Manitoulin Island. Cherished grandmother of Natasha and Goldwyn. Dear daughter of Aldea Boyer, predeceased 1989 and Bert Boyer Sr. special friend Jeanne Miller of Sudbury. Loving sister of Janis George husband Bob of Kitchener, Bert Boyer Jr. of Sudbury and Marshall Boyer, predeceased 2000 wife Barbara of Copper Cliff. Dear friend of Garnet Wright wife Penny of Sudbury. Sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and close friends. Carole Mrs. "D" will be truly missed by all her good friends she met while travelling and cheering at all those hockey, soccer and ringuette games and tournaments. The support she gave to her children and their team mates will always be remembered. Funeral prayers in the Lougheed Funeral Home, 252 Regent St. S., Sudbury, Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 11:30AM. Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. Donations to the MS Society would be appreciated. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9PM Friday
North Bay Nugget - Thursday, October 17, 2002
Obituary
Bill Davidson helped put LaCloche-Manitoulin on the map through TV series
By Jim Moodie
TORONTO- Rainbow Country has lost the man who coined that very name and introduced many to the area through a short-lived but unforgettable television program set in the LaCloche foothills.
Bill Davidson, the creator and producer of the CBC series Adventures in Rainbow Country, filmed in the vicinity of Whitefish Falls and Dreamer�s Rock, passed away in Toronto on November 14, at the age of 81.
A gregarious and inventive spirit, Mr. Davidson began his career during the early days of the National Film Board (NFB) and helped create, write and direct a number of films and programs for the CBC, including the popular 1960s children�s show Razzle Dazzle, which featured a character named Howard the Turtle.
His most famous in these parts, however, for his work on Adventures in Rainbow Country, an adventure show he conceived in the late 1960s and for which he served as producer, co-writer, and sometimes director.
Aired on CBC in 1970-�71, the 26-episode series starred Lois Maxwell of James Bond fame as Nancy Williams, a widow raising her children Billy and Hannah in a wild and magical corner of Northern Ontario. Billy�s Ojibwe friend Peter Gawa (played by Buckley Petawabano) was a prominent recurring character, as was a bush pilot named Dennis McGubgub.
Many local people had bit parts and some of the scenes were shot on Manitoulin. The production company Mr. Davidson founded to oversee the project was called Manitou Productions.
While the program ran for just that one season, it has had an extended life in reruns shown on a variety of networks, including the Aboriginal People�s Television Network (APTN) and Dejaview.
And its name would subsequently be applies to the Sudbury-Manitoulin tourist region, with the travel association responsible for this area still titled Rainbow Country.
In 2006, a reunion of cast, crew and fans of the Rainbow Country series gathered in Whitefish Falls to celebrate the ongoing fascination with this family drama and reminisce about the time of its production. Mr. Davidson, as the program�s originator, was guest of honour for this get together, his presence uspstaged only by the arrival of Mr. Petawabano, who travelled all the way from northern Quebec to attend.
Mr. Davidson had a shorter commute, as the Torontonian acquired a cottage near Whitefish Falls back in 1968, when he first came to the area to develop his idea for the TV series, and faithfully arrived each summer to stay at the Bay of Islands retreat along with his wife Mary.
�He�d go back and forth to Whitefish Falls in this aluminum fishing boat painted bright yellow,� remarked Denis Belton, the organizer of the Rainbow Country reunion. �He was supposed to meet me one time but had to turn back because the motor conked out. He�s 78 at the time, and he�s rowing back to his island.�
Clayton Bond, who operated the Hilly Acres resort in Whitefish Falls for 17 years (it�s now operated by his son), became good friends with Mr. Davidson over the many summers that the Rainbow Country legend spent in the area.
�He used to stop and let us know how he was doing every time he came to his camp,� said Mr. Bond. �He was really well liked around Whitefish Falls, and he would visit with everyone he knew and had met during the days of Rainbow Country.�
Mr. Davidson and his wife kept a low profile at their cabin on Pig Island (the name owes to a time when a group of Finns held a pig roast at the site, explained Mr. Bond), but �if there was anything he could do for the village, he would,� said the former resort owner. This apparently included distributing copies of the TV series on VHS tape to residents of the community who wanted to relive their favourite episodes.
�It was a great advertisement for the area,� said Mr. Bond of the program. His only regret is that, in its use to define a region, �Rainbow Country takes in too wide an area.� He feels the area south of Sudbury along Highway 69 has little justification in claiming to be part of this region, which more properly �is between Massey and Manitoulin,� in his view.
Images from the series � including the fire tower at Willisville, Dreamer�s Rock, and the waters surrounding Birch Island and Manitoulin � certainly resonated with people across Canada. The program drew four million viewers per week during its run, making it second only to Hockey Night in Canada at the time.
After his adventure with Adventures in Rainbow Country, Mr. Davidson worked primarily for OECA (the Ontario Educational Communications Authority, now better known as TVO) as a writer of educational programs, but continued to pen some scripts for dramatic films and TV shows, as well as produce and direct. He helmed a science fiction series called Starlost in 1973, and created and produced another adventure series titled Matt and Jenny.
�He was a very funny man and very talented,� said Mr. Belton, who attended a memorial for Mr. Davidson on November 18 in Toronto�s east end, where the Davidsons made their home. �He was also a jazz musician and a painter, and had been writing poetry. His granddaughter read some of these poems at the service, and they were very witty, as you could expect from him.�
Mr. Davidson had been exposed to the outdoors as a youngster through a resort his parents operated in the Rideau Lakes area of eastern Ontario, but it was the more rugged terrain of LaCloche-Manitoulin, and its hardy, colourful inhabitants � Native and non-Native alike � that really captivated him.
�He respected everybody � it didn�t matter what culture or religion,� said Mr. Belton. �He oozed creativity, had a great sense of humour, and was fabulous story-teller.�
In recent years, Mr. Davidson underwent a series of surgeries for skin cancer and had been coping fairly well, but while convalescing at home from the latest operation, his health went into sudden decline.
His wife and immediate family were at his bedside when he died.
Mr. Davidson is survived by wife Mary, daughters Ann and Wendy, and granddaughter Tabitha.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 25, 2009, Page 3
Big Lake
Obituary
This week I have to pen the sad and sudden death of Mr. Reid Davidson, which occurred at his home on Jan. 5th, where he was born 27 years ago. His remains were laid to rest at Big Lake cemetery, the funeral services were conducted by the Revs. Hyslop and Adams. Over 40 rigs followed his remains to the grave. Mr. Davidson was a man of fine principal and was loved by a large circle of friends. As I write the 14th of Jobe comes forcibly to my mind, �Man that is born of a woman is of a few days and full of trouble,� of the last Mr. Davidson had his share, 6 years ago he was taken ill with Typhoid Fever but by the great skill of Dr. Walker and a trained nurse from Toronto he was brought back to health two years later. He went to Owen Sound where he was operated on by Dr. Lang during the Harvest excursions of 1912 he went west to High River and was operated on for appendicitis. He always bore his troubles with the greatest of patience. A week before his death he complained of a pain in the abdomen which developed into a severe attack of enteritis. Dr. Davis was called and did all in human power but to no avail. He gradually sank and the end came on the 3rd day of his sickness. He leaves his mother, one brother, and four sisters besides a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 15, 1914
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
OWEN GWYNN DAVIES
DAVIES, Owen Gwynn, December 9, 1924-November 27, 1999. A resident of Gore Bay died at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current on Saturday, November 27, 1999 at the age of 74 years. He was born in Blaenau Ffestiniong, North Wales, son of the late William Graham and Amy Aerona (Foulkes) Davies. Gwynn had served the Royal Navy during WWII and was involved in the Normandy Landing on D-Day. On March 1, 1957 Gwynn and Margaret came to Canada, to Toronto and in 1959 moved to Manitoulin where he taught until 1982 (except for one year, 1962-63) when he taught in Sioux Lookout, retiring as principal of Manitoulin Secondary School. He was involved in community work having been president of the St. David's Society while in Toronto; had been a director and spent a great deal of time at the Manitoulin Legal Clinic, past director of the CMHC, and had served on the official board of Lyons Memorial United Church, and was a member of Br.514 Royal Cdn. Legion, Gore Bay. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Evans) Davies; loving and proud father of Nia Davies of Toronto; lovingly remembered by nephew and niece Bryn and Anne Casson and their children Kinga and Julianna of Little Current, dear brother of John and his wife Sheila of Wales. Predeceased by one brother Robert. The funeral service was conducted at Lyons Memorial United Church on Monday, November 29, 1999 with Reverend Bonnie Burnett officiating. Cremation followed. Arrangements entrusted to Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay.
Manitoulin Expositor, December 1, 1999
Died
Davis-At Gore Bay, on Tuesday, September 11th, Mrs. Hannah Mary Davis, in her 77th year. The funeral was held from Mills Church on Friday, September 14th, to Mills cemetery for interment.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
MARYANN DAVIS
In loving memory of Maryann Davis who passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2005, age 25 years. Born to loving parents Cindy and Robert John "Sam" on November 19, 1980. Dear mother of Brianna Davis and Dallas Kells. Will be missed by sister Samantha (William Benedict) and brother Anthony "Tony". Loved aunt of Kyle Benedict. Cherished granddaughter of Marylou and Colin Patterson. Predeceased by Annabelle and Albert Davis. Remembered by uncles Rick Patterson, Bill and Ophelia Patterson, Kevin Patterson and Don Patterson. Predeceased by Mandy Belrose and Joe Davis. Visitation 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm Wednesday at Island Funeral Home. Funeral service 2 pm Thursday, December 1, 2005 at the Community of Christ Church, Providence Bay. Cremation. Arrangements in care of Island Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 30, 2005
ROBERT JOHN DAVIS �SAM�
December 22, 1954 � November 25, 2012
Beloved husband of Cindy Lee (nee Patterson). Loved father of Samantha (William Benedict) of Chatham and Anthony �Tony� of Sarnia. Loving grandpa of Brianna, Aurora, Kyle and Dallas. Dear stepson of Bev McFarlane of Providence Bay and stepbrother of Merdick, Greg, Miles, Eddie, Brenda McAllister and Mona Bryan. Predeceased by daughter Mary Ann, his parents Albert and Anne Davis, brother Joseph, sister Marilyn and nephew Brady McAllister. Sam enjoyed being in the bush, playing cards, horseshoes, visiting with family and friends and woodworking. Visitation was on Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Funeral Service was on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 1 pm. All at Providence Bay Hall. Burial in Providence Bay Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Island Funeral Home, Little Current.
Manitoulin Expositor, December 5, 2012
MRS. ROBERT W. DAVIS - A former resident of Manitoulin Island, Mrs. Robt. W. Davis, (Sadie) daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Becks of Mindemoya, passed away at her residence, 37 Rumsey Road, Leaside, on Sept. 20, after a prolonged illness.
Born on the Manitoulin Island 63 years ago, Sadie lived most of her life at Mindemoya, where she married Dr. Davis 42 years ago. She proved a valuable assistant in his medical practice and in the operation of the hospital which they built in 1918.
In 1934 the hospital was sold to the Manitoulin Island Hospital Association and Dr. and Mrs. Davis moved to Toronto where the doctor is still practising.
Besides her husband, surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Williamson of Mindemoya and Miss Effie Becks of Leaside, and an adopted brother, Harry, of Toronto. She was predeceased by two sisters, Helen and Christina, and four brothers, William, Benjamin, Neil and Roy.
The funeral service, held at Tull's funeral parlor, Danforth Avenue, Toronto, was conducted by Rev. Levi Atkinson, a former pastor at Mindemoya, and was largely attended by friends and relatives. Cremation service was held at the Toronto Crematorium chapel.
On Tuesday, Sept. 27th, interment service was held at Mindemoya and was conducted by Rev. George H. E. Pogson, assisted by Rev. F.W. Madden, the local pastor.
Obituary -uncited
ROBERT FREEMAN DAVY
September 1, 1935 - February 9, 2011
In loving memory of Bob Davy, a resident of Gore Bay, who died at the Mindemoya Hospital on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the age of 75 years. Bob was born in Toronto, and started working in the trucking business at an early age and had a career in this business for 55 years, much as an owner. He had a variety of interests, which included motorcycle racing, (he was the Canadian Jr. Champion in 1955), boating, fishing and golfing. Bob is survived by his beloved wife and partner of 17 years, Toni. Loved father of Adam (Lisa) of Toronto and Lorrie MacIntosh of Ajax. Proud grandfather of Becky MacIntosh and Sam and Brad Davy. Predeceased by grandson Michael MacIntosh. In keeping with Bob's wishes, cremation will take place. If so desired, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.culginfuneralhome.ca. Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay, 705-282-2270.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 16, 2011
JAMES ALEXANDER DAWSON
August 24, 1935 - January 10, 2011
In loving memory of James Dawson, a resident of Perivale (Spring Bay), who died at the Mindemoya Hospital on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the age of 75 years. He was born at Perivale, son of the late Robert Dawson and Nelda McAllister Dawson Montgomery. Jim was a beef farmer and owner of Dawson Resort, which he enjoyed. His interests were hunting, fishing, riding the ATV, reading and watching the History Channel. He enjoyed spending time talking to the many guests and discussing problems of the world. Jim's family were of the utmost importance in his life. He was always interested in where the children and grandchildren were, what they were doing and how they were. He will be sadly missed but many memorable times will be cherished. Dearly loved husband of Myrtle (Gilchrist) Dawson. Loving and loved father of Marilyn, Sylvia Dawson-Orford, husband Doug, Paul, friend Connie, Murray, wife Dawn all of Spring Bay and David, wife Tracy of Ilderton, Ontario. Proud grandfather of Bruce, Rodney and Sarah Orford, Rebecca and Alexander Dawson, and Nathan Dawson. Dear brother-in-law of Donna Bailey, Shirley and John Bock, Judy Johnson and June Gilchrist. Predeceased by sister-in-law Viola Pearson and brothers-in-law Ernie and Ronald Gilchrist. Friends may call at the Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay after 7 pm on Wednesday. The funeral service to celebrate Jim's life will be conducted in the Wm. G. Turner Chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 11 am with Mr. Lyle Dewar officiating. Spring interment in Grimesthorpe Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary, the Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.culginfuneralhome.ca. Culgin Funeral Home, 282-2270.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 12, 2011
MARY-ANN ELIZABETH DAWSON
In loving memory of Mary-Ann Elizabeth Dawson. A graduate of Ontario
Ladies College, B. A. in Sociology, University of Toronto, Director
of Social Assistance, Community Services and Housing Department, York
Region. Peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, February
21, 2003 at the age of 52. Mary-Ann, beloved wife of Patrick.
Loving mother of Tracy Atkins and loving step-mother of Tammy
Bouchard and her husband Michael, Julie and Matthew. Proud
grandmother of Shelby. Loving daughter of Alma McDougall and the
late Lauchlan McDougall of Gore Bay. Dear sister of Ross McDougall
and his wife Deone and Connie Turner. Dear sister-in-law of Michael
and Elizabeth Dawson. Loving aunt of Kyle, Neil, Nicole, Cole, Peter
and Katie. Mary-Ann will be deeply missed by many friends and
family. A funeral service takes place on Wednesday, February 26 at
the Aurora United Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Thompson
Funeral Home, Aurora. 905-727-5421. A memorial service will be held
in the spring in Gore Bay followed by an interment at the Gordon Cemetery,
Manitoulin Island.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 26, 2003
Mary-Ann DAWSON (McDougall)-A memorial service in memory of Mary-Ann Dawson will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Lyons Memorial United Church, Gore Bay, with interment at Gordon cemetery. Lunch and visitation to follow in the United Church Hall in Gore Bay.
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
Obituary, Uncited
DONALD ALEXANDER DAY
In loving memory of Donald Alexander Day who passed away peacefully on
Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at Manitoulin Health Centre at the age of 86 years.
Born to William and Ethel (Trimmer) Day on July 18, 1917. Donald fought in
WW2. He was a Gunner for the 10th Corp. of the Dragoons. Survived by
brother Floyd in Hamilton, predeceased by Florence, Pauline, Harold,
Kenneth, Mary. Visitation was held on Thursday, October 9, 2003 with Funeral
Service following at Knox United Church, Manitowaning. Burial in Hilly
Grove Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Island Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, October 15, 2003
LEO DAY
A resident of Cutler, passed away at St. Joseph's General Hospital,
Elliot Lake, on Monday, March 4, 2002 in his 71st year. Beloved
husband of the late Kathleen Soulier and Almita Day. Dear son of the
late Louie Day and Genevieve Day.
Loving father of Bob (Laura) of Cutler, Gerard (Elizabeth) of
Kawartha Lakes, Janet (Dave) of Alderville First Nation, Peggy of
Curve Lake and Peter (Chardelle) of Peterborough. Predeceased by
daughters Norma and Doris. Dear grandfather of 19, great-grandfather
of 3 and one late grandson.
Predeceased by brothers Patrick and Peter.
Visitation was held from the Band Hall in Cutler on Wednesday, March
6, 2002. The Funeral service was held Friday March 8, 2002 at Our
Lady of Highway Church, Cutler with Father John Duggan officiating.
Interment in Cutler R. C. Cemetery, Cutler, Ontario. As an
expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the Liver
Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Leo Day, in
his youth, attended the St. Joseph's residential school in Spanish.
He developed his talent and love for playing the fiddle and guitar
and entertained on many occasions. His music knew no boundaries.
Leo had a welcoming persona and never refused to help family,
friends and strangers. His willingness to help anyone in need will
be forever remembered. He had a strong sense of community
togetherness and gave of his time toward the annual Pow Wow, even if
it meant taking time from work. Leo worked as an electrician at
Ontario Hydro for 44 years. He travelled many distances throughout
his life, always keeping in touch with family and the many friends he
made in his life along the way.
He took great interest in reserve politics and tried to better the
community in which he was born, raised and died. Leo will be missed
by his family and friends but will forever live in their hearts.
Manitoulin Expositor, March 13, 2002
LOTTIE M. (DIETE) DAY
Passed away at the Penetanguishene General Hospital on Thursday, October 30, 1997 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Clarence W. Day. Dear mother of Barbara and her husband, the late Laurence Ladouceur of Midland, Peggy day of Midland, Joan and her husband Bud Quinn of Saskatoon, Nancy and her husband John Cooper of Bracebridge. Lovingly remembered by 11 grand-children and 12 great grand-children. Also, Lottie was a special aunt and she will be sadly missed. Predeceased by four brothers and three sisters. The family received friends at the Lynn-Carson Funeral Home, 290 First Street, Midland. The funeral service was held in the Chapel on Monday, November 3, 1997. Interment at First Presbyterian Cemetery, Penetanguishene. If desired, memorial donations to World Vision or the OSPCA Midland Branch would be appreciated.
Obituary � uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
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