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TOPLACEANADCALL: 1- 866 -999-9237 EMAIL:[email protected]DEATHS DEATHSADAM F. FANAKI
(B.A., LL.B. and M.A)It is with deepsadness that we
announcethepassing ofAdam
Fanaki.At only 5 1 years ofage,
Adam had spent thelast three
and a halfyears in a courageous
fight against glioblastoma,an
aggressiveform ofbrain cancer.
Adam was born on December
6 ,1968 to Dr. Fouad Fanaki,an
Egyptianenvironmental physicist,
and Margaret McGeachie, an
acclaimed physiotherapistfrom
Glasgow,Scotland.
After obtaining two degrees
from theUniversity ofWestern
Ontario,hewenton to practice
law in Toronto,becoming oneof
Canada’s best competition lawyers.
Adam is survived by his wife,
Janet(néePetruck),ofnearly 22
years and their children,Isobel
and Samuel.
Healso leavesbehind his loving
brother,JoeFanaki (Lisa,née
Pennachetti); mother-in-law,Irene
Petruck; brother-in-law,Bill Petruck
(Lesia,néeBokla);cousins,Susan
McGeachie(Henry Zavagno) and
Derek McGeachie(Andrea,née
Lindsay); his aunt,May Fawson
(néeDaly);father-in-law,Jaroslav
Petruck,ninenieces and nephews
in Toronto and theUS; as well
as many otherbelovedfamily
members in England,Egypt and
across Canada.
Thefamily is very grateful to the
following list ofworld-class medical
specialists:Neuro-Oncologist Dr.
JamesPerry,RadiationOncologist
Dr.Arjun Sahgal,SocialWorker
DeniseBilodeau and theradiation
technicians andNursePractitioners
at the Odette CancerCentre
at Sunnybrook; Neurosurgeon
Dr. Sunit Das at St. Michael’s
Hospital; theK 1 Central Palliative
Unit at Sunnybrook and Dr. Deb
Selby,Dr.AmyNolan and Sally
Bean along with their caring team
ofnurses; theMississaugaLHIN
and Dr.Nadia Salvo and Joni Mann
at TheDorothyLey Hospice.
Fun eralwill takeplaceat Kingsway
Lambton United Church (85 The
Kingsway,Toronto) on Thursday,
February 20,2020 at 1 0:30 a.m.
Onlinecondolences may bemade
at http://www.turnerporter.ca.
Thefamily hasestablishedafund
to honourAdam’s legacy and help
provideprograms to patients and
caregiversfacing brain cancer.
Donations may be made to
TheAdam Fanaki Brain Trust at
http://www.my.charitableimpact.com.
Asonefinal request,Adam
wished that everyone would
consider doing an une xpectedact
ofkindness in his honour.DEATHSSTANLEYGRIESMANPeacefully, onFebruary 17, 2020
atage 85. Beloved husband of 61
years toFrances. Loving father of
Jory and Helene Griesman,
Tracey AbrahamiandPhil,and
Pennyand MichaelCharendoff.
Dear brother of Lynnand the late
Ricky Burton.ProudZaidyStanof
Joshua,Dana(Scott), Amanda,
Nikki (Andrew),Reuven (Kaya),
Devin (Russell), Alissa, Arieh, Mati,
Morgan,and Zane.Thanks to the
staffat 147 ElderStreet for their
exceptionalcare. At Benjamin’s
Park Memorial Chapel, 2401
Steeles AvenueWest, Toronto (3
lights west of Dufferin) for service
on Wednesday, February 19,
2020 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in
the LipskerYoung Men’sSociety
section of Bathurst Lawn
Memorial Park. Shivaat11
ShallmarGardens,Richmond Hill.
Memorial donations maybe
made toSoldiers of IsraelCanada
416-783-3053.DAVID JONTHOMSON
October 18, 1939 - February 13, 2020David Jon Thomson,ofToronto,passed away on February 13 ,2020 at
St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Hewas 80 years old. David had overcome
serious health issuesfor which hehad been hospitalizedinthefall.
Hehad recently returned to his vibrant and activeselfwhenanunexpected
heart issueended his life.
David was born in MedicineHat,ABin 1939 ,theson ofWilfridLaurier
Thomson and Helga Thomson (néeB ergman).David was theoldest of
four children; brothertoLouise,Kay,andLeora.
TheThomsonfamily livedinRedcliff, AB during his youth. David attended
MedicineHat High School,and in thesummers heworked with hisfather
Wilfat theDominion Glassfactory in Redcliff.With both parents urging him
to invest in hiseducation,Davidexcelled at high school,attended University
ofAlberta and then University o fWestern Ontario,wherehereceived his
MBAin 1963 ,as part ofa class of106 men who are“considered to comprise
oneofthesmartest and luckiest cohortsever to attend a major Canadian
business school.” (Globeand Mail,2003)
David married DianeBeverley GilliesofBuckingham,QC after a short
courtship in 1 964. From 1 967 to 1972 ,David workedonthecampaigns of
Pierre rudT eau and servedasanaideand advisor in thePrimeMinister’s
Office(PMO).Whileliving in Ottawa,thecouplehad two daughters: Kristin,
born in 1 967 and Gillian,born in 1 970.
David shifted into commercial realestatein the1970s,and thefamily moved
to Edmonton,AB. His career with Oxford Propertiesled to additional moves,
with thefamily residing in Calgary,Edmonton,Minneapolis and Denver.
After managing a US portfolio ofcomme rcialmortgagesfor Great-West
Life AssuranceCo.inthelate1990s whileliving in Denver,David “retired”
and heand Dianemoved back to Toronto,happy to beclosetofriends that
stretched back to his timeatWestern.
David was anexceptional athleteand neveronefor lounging. Heplayed
basketballfor theUniversity ofAlberta.Inthe1970s,hetook up marathon
running, omplc eting several,onein under 3 hours. David becamean avid
cyclist in the1990s and,in recent years,rowed 10 ,000 meters a day on a
rowing machine.Hepreferred walking downYongeStreet to pick up the
daily newspapers,and was a master navigator ofthelabyrinth tunnels under
downtown Toronto. Heserved on a numberofcorporateboards,and was
thelong-timechair oftheir condo board.
Hiseage rnessto stay activewas also reflectedintheannual walking trips
heplanned with a closecadreoffriends. Overtheyears,David,Dianeand
friends walked hundreds ofmiles along theThames River path,across
Scotland,along theEl Camino in Spain,and through small towns and
vineyards in Tuscany. David was always theoneupfront,in theyellow
jacket,with themap.
David was particularly humbled by hisfamily’s heritage. His mother’s
fathe r,JonTryggvi Bergman,emigratedfromIceland in 1900 ,and quickly
established himselfas a builderinMedicineHat. To David’s amazement
and pride,thehandsomeapartment buildings that Jon Tyrggvi built in
the1930s arestill occupied today. Hisfather’sfather,GeorgeThomson,
arrived in Canadafrom Scotland in theearly 1 900s,and workedinthe
minesnearLethbridge, AB. Hisfather’s mother,who livednearby,wasan
important influencein his life,and David cherished his timewith “Nanny,”
a no-nonsense,tea-totalling Scot who livedtotheageof95. During a trip
toIceland to celebrateDavid and Diane’s 50th wedding anniversary,the
Thomsonfamily visitedthesod hut in which Jon Tryggvi had been born,and
in a morerecent trip,thefamily traversedtheScottish lands whereDavid’s
forefathers workedasminersf thror eegenerations.
David wasfrugal with his own needs. Heeschewedextravaganceandflash,
and was not interestedinspending moneyonunnecessary objects. He
conducted most ofhis businessfor decades with thesamegold pen and
ayellow legal pad,writing in his tidy block capital hand. Hehad only three
suits.Afterfinishing books,hegavethem away. Heneverchecked luggage.
Hedidn’tevensaveemails; hejust deletedthem.
Hewas,however,generous with hisfamily,particularly whenitcameto
fundingeducation.Inrecent years,David also organizedfamily reunion
trips that brought together his threesisters and their spouses,children and
grandchildren,creating lifelong bonds within afamily living across several
continents. His daughters Kristin and Gillian havepledg edto continue
organizing thesetrips goingforward.
David was a loyalfriend. His Sunday mornings typically involvedanordered
sequenceofphonecalls to check in withfriends inVictoria,or MedicineHat,
or Denver. Everyfiveyears,heorganizedthereunions ofMBAclassmates
fromWestern to celebratethemilestones and preserveconne ctionsamong
far-flung peers.
David often marveled at his luck.Whenhecompared his lifeto that ofhis
grandparents and parents -especially hisfatherWilf,who workedatthe
glassfactory and becamedeafat 32 - heoften stated his lifewas so much
easier than theirs. But healso realized that it was his parents’ insistence
on a collegeeducation had beenthefoundationfor years ofsuccess.
Thiswas a principleDavid instilled in his own daughters. David was a loving
son and brother,adevoted husband,a dotingfather,uncleand grandfather,
and a loyalfriend to many.
David Jon Thomson is survived by his wife,Diane,his daughters,Kristin
and Gillian,their husbands,Bryan Dilworth and Kent Johnson,and three
grandsons: Riley Dilworth,Duncan Johnson and Graham Johnson.
Thefamily will honor David’s memory with a privategathering.
Acelebration ofDavid’s lifewill beheld in Toronto in June2020.
Inlieuofflowers,thefamily will beestablishing aneducation
scholarship in David’s name,with details tofollow. Condolences may be
shared at [email protected]MARGARETELIZABETHJACK
(Libby)Passedawaypeacefully onFriday,
February 14, 2020,at the Humber
ReactivationCareCentre -Church
location,York, ON in her 83rd
year. Beloved wife of the late
Graeme. Cherished Mother of
Cathy Armster (Michael), and
Cynthia Many (Richard).Proud
and loving Nanny to Graeme
Armster (Kelly-Anne), Matthew
Armster (Michelle),and Brianand
David Many. Libby will be fondly
remembered byall her nieces,
nephewsand family membersas
wellas her many friendsand
formercolleagues.
Friends maycallat the Turnerand
Porter Peel Chapel, 2180
Hurontario Street, Mississauga
(Hwy. 10, North ofQEW) from 2-4
p.m.and 7-9 p.m. onWednesday,
February 19, 2020. Funeral
Service will be held in theChapel
on Thursday,February 20, 2020
at11a.m.Private interment Little
Lake Cemetery, Peterborough.
For those who wish, donations in
Elizabeth’s (Libby’s) memory may
be made to the HeartandStroke
Foundation. Online condolences
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he red shirt. A late tee time
on Sunday.
All the ingredients were
in place for Tiger Woods at Riviera
except for the location. The clos-
est he came to the leaders was
when they were making birdie on
the par-five opening hole and
Woods was 100 yards away – with
a much larger following – as he
was about to three-putt the par-
five 11th for another bogey.
The closest he got to the win-
ner was on the 18th green to hand
the Genesis Invitational trophy to
Adam Scott, who held his nerve
and holed all the right putts on a
course so difficult no one could
do better than 68.
Woods finished 68th out of 68
players who made the cut. Only
three other times in his career has
he posted a 72-hole score higher
than his 295 at Riviera, and the
most recent was nearly seven
years ago. He was 22 shots behind
the leader, the widest margin for
Woods since the 2015 Memorial,
which also was last time he fin-
ished last.
So it wasn’t a good week.
It’s not the end of the world, ei-
ther.
Riviera was another reminder
that Woods is going to struggle
from time to time, and this would
be the place for that to happen.
Woods never played Riviera that
well when he was at his best,
which explains why he ran his
professional record to 0-12 on the
fabled course off Sunset Boule-
vard.
Think back to Woods at his ab-
solute best. During a stretch from
late 1999 until the Masters in
2000, Woods won or was runner-
up in 10 out of 11 events on the
PGA Tour. The exception? A tie
for 18th at Riviera.
He probably wouldn’t even be
playing if not for Hyundai taking
over as title sponsor and wisely
signing up Woods’s foundation to
run it, and the PGA Tour elevating
the status of the event in line with
Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill and
Jack Nicklaus at Muirfield Village.
The difference is Palmer
bought and nurtured Bay Hill.
Nicklaus built Muirfield Village.
Woods went 12 years without
playing Riviera, a course he loves,
but for some reason could never
play well.
“I have historically never put-
ted really well here,” he said going
into the tournament.
He finished with 117 putts over
four rounds, including a four-putt
and a three-putt in the same
round. He was 67th in the key
putting statistic, which stands
out even more considering only
68 players made the cut.
Is it alarming? Not at all.
A year ago, Wood started his
year in the Pacific chill of Torrey
Pines and finished 11 shots be-
hind. He was eight shots behind
at Riviera and 13 behind in his de-
but at Chapultepec for the Mexico
Championship. Then, he skipped
Bay Hill when his body didn’t feel
quite right and he wanted a week
of rest. So he wound up playing
five times before the Masters and
it worked out well for him in the
end.
Woods was planning to be in
Mexico this week for the first
World Golf Championship of the
year until cancelling his hotel
room at the last minute and
choosing not to enter on Friday.
Yes, he is passing on a 72-man
field with no cut and probably
free points for the world ranking
(he fell to No. 9), Ryder Cup and
FedEx Cup. It’s one of several big
events on the calendar. It won’t
hurt him to miss. Where he shows
up next is uncertain.
What he made clear was that
he will be playing more, not less.
THEASSOCIATEDPRESS
Woodscanfind
perspective–
evenafter
finishinglast
DOUGFERGUSONLOSANGELES
HALL OFFAME GOLFER
MICKEY WRIGHT DIES AT 85
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.Hall of
Fame golfer Mickey Wright,
who won 82 LPGA tournaments
including 13 majors, died Mon-
day of a heart attack, her law-
yer said. Wright was 85.
Lawyer Sonia Pawluc said
Wright had been hospitalized
in Florida for the past few
weeks after being injured in a
fall.
Wright joined the fledgling
LPGA in 1955 and her 82 wins
place her second on the all-
time list. She retired from the
tour in 1969 because of foot
issues.THE ASSOCIATED PRESS