Passages

Marriages

1989

Karen BHATT to Bruce Alexander Fenton on October 4, 2008, in Orillia, ON.

Erinn

1997

2001

1999

Marcela

2008,

2002

Amanda MILBORNE

16, 2008,

Nicole MEKINDA to Paul Weber on June 29, 2008, in Toronto.

1990

Sheree LANTIN to Mike Temple on August 13, 2005, in Toronto.

1992

Molly MacNEILL to Pierre Covo on August 7, 2004, in Montreal.

Andrea STAIRS to Nini Krishnappa on August 16, 2008, in Toronto.

1993

Meling VON MOLTKE-PAO to Andrew Leslie on June 25, 2005, in Toronto.

1996

2000

Former Staff

Julie Wildman, former house mother, to her childhood friend, Newman Wallis, on October 12, 2003, in Toronto.

Births

1986

Nancy ROSS, a daughter, Maggie Patricia Lynn, on January 15, 2009, in London, England. A granddaughter for Lynn WILLIAMS Ross’59; a niece for Nancy WILLIAMS Garrow’61; a first cousin once removed for Stephanie GARROW’88 and Jackie GARROW’91.

1987

Tracy MONTGOMERY, a daughter, Peyton Betty, on November 4, 2008, in Mississauga.

1988

Dominique VITALIS to Andrew Taylor on June 14, 2008, in Toronto.

1995

Andrea BRUECKNER to Tom Keefe on September 13, 2008, in Toronto.

Tristan on June 7, 2008, in Huntsville, ON.

Sophie LAI to Derek Ha on August 9, 2008, in Toronto.

Kimberley KORINEK, a son, Jacob Henr y, on September 22, 2008, in Toronto. A nephew for Valerie KORINEK’84.

Anthea MARS, a daughter, Poppy Cate, on November 5, 2008, in London, England.

Claire MOORSOM, a daughter, Emilia Rose, on September, 10, 2008, in London, England.

Hope NIGHTINGALE Thomas, a son, Matthew, on October 9, 2008, in Toronto. A grandson for Geraldine JEPHCOTT Nightingale’51; a great-nephew for Judith JEPHCOTT Webster’52.

Jennifer NORRIE Booth, a son, Charles Henry John, on January 5, 2009, in Toronto.

Ania RUSSOCKI Lindenbergs, a son, Viggo, on December 8, 2008, in Toronto.

Stephanie WAIT Little, twin sons, Gregory John and James Chesley, on October 21, 2008, in Toronto. Nephews for Andrea WAIT’85 and Pauline WAIT Ferguson’89.

1989

Kendall ELDER Peart, a son, Miller Shane, on May 21, 2008, in Toronto. A nephew for Lindsay ELDER’85 and Karen ELDER’87.

Walker’62; a nephew for Rebecca (Becky) WALKER Davis’93.

Heather WARREN Tanti, a son, John Matthew, on November 20, 2008, in Toronto. A nephew for Kathryn WARREN’94.

Sally MacDONNELL Paradine, a son, Henry Kenneth, on December 25, 2008, in Toronto. A greatgrandson for Helen WALKER Adams’34; a grandson for Phil MacDonnell (sandbox alum); a great-nephew for Sally ADAMS Medland’66; a nephew for Sam MacDONNELL Mascia’89 and Susie MacDONNELL Calder’92.

Wendy SCHAAL Oldham, a son, Hunter James, on October 31, 2008, in Edmonton. A nephew for Melody SCHAAL’03.

1991

HEPBURN’97 and Lindsey HEPBURN’02; a great-nephew for Anne MEREDITH Hepburn’73.

Jacquie FENNER Harnack, a son, Max, on July 29, 2008, in London, England.

Alexandra YEUNG, a daughter, Kai, on July 20, 2008, in Chicago. A niece for Margaret YEUNG’89.

Susan BEYERS Sclater, a daughter, Charlotte Anne, on November 5, 2008, in Toronto.

Althea SNELGROVE Buitendag, a daughter, Claire Evelyn, on January 17, 2009, in Toronto. A niece for Deirdre SNELGROVE’93.

1992

Joelle HALL, a daughter, Heidi Brenda, on November 20, 2008, in Ottawa.

Judy KWONG Deng, a daughter, Ayllin Rosemary, on September 19, 2008, in Taipei, Taiwan.

Lesley ROGERS Chisholm, a daughter, Olivia James, on December 5, 2008, in Toronto. A niece for Andrea ROGERS Bunker’91.

1994

Meghan CHERRY Baker, a son, Parke William, on July 14, 2008, in Stouffville, ON.

Margaret YEUNG, a son, Nathan, on July 12, 2008, in Hong Kong. A nephew for Alexandra YEUNG’89.

1990

Stacy BEGG, a daughter, Georgia Jane, on January 16, 2009, in Toronto. A granddaughter for Esther McWATERS Ewart’34; a niece for Sara BEGG Townsend’92.

Reesa DOWE Hughes, a son, Benjamin Hayden, on April 11, 2008, in Toronto.

Vicky FRIZELLE, a daughter, Emily Jane, on April 22, 2008 in Toronto. A niece for Caren FRIZELLE’90 and Sarah FRIZELLE’91.

Sarah KINNEY, a son, Rowan Basil Peter, on August 17, 2008, in Kanata, ON.

Molly MacNEILL, a son, Kai Jackson, on July 17, 2007, in Ottawa. A grandson for former residence don Julie Wallis.

Nicole SCHOOL Seymour, a son, Tyler Matthew, on November 9, 2008, in Whitby.

Joanne WAN, a son, Han Paul, on March 24, 2008, in Surrey, England.

1995

Vanessa IRWIN Watson, a daughter, Charlotte Helen, on October 9, 2005, in Huntingdon, England.

Trish MAGWOOD, a daughter, Charlotte Johnston, on September 25, 2008, in Toronto. A granddaughter for Lee TURNER Magwood’61; a great-niece for Nancy TURNER Bowes’63.

Sarah WALKER Mander, a son, Matthew John, on December 26, 2008, in London, England. A grandson for Margaret KLEIN

Sheree LANTIN Temple, a son, Wilder Michael, on December 15, 2006; a daughter, Augustina Filippa, on November 7, 2008, in Toronto.

Tracy OBORNE King, a daughter, Emmerson Elizabeth, on January 9, 2009, in Burlington, ON.

1993

Hilary BURT, a son, Wyatt Ellis, on December 25, 2008, in New York City.

Sarah HEPBURN Smith, a son, Cooper Gordon, on October 9, 2008, in Aurora. A grandson for Barbara PATTISON Hepburn’69; a nephew for Katherine

Meling VON MOLTKE-PAO, a daughter, Julia Xieli, on April 3, 2007, in Toronto.

1997

Jennifer KAYE Dobson, a daughter, Abiageal Leigh, on October 22, 2008, in Toronto.

Lisa HALLISEY Orr, a son, Blake, on April 5, 2008, in Barbados.

Julie MITCHELL McEwen, a daughter, Sienna, on January 25, 2008, in Toronto. A niece for Dana POSTROZNY Mitchell’99.

Vicky FRIZELLE, a daughter, Emily Jane, on April 22, 2008 in Toronto. A niece for Caren FRIZELLE’90 and Sarah FRIZELLE’91.

Deaths

1926

Eleanor LOWRY Algie, aged 101, on October 24, 2008, in Montreal.

1927

Jacqueline DUMARESQ Smith, on June 17, 2008, in Halifax. Sister of Lucille DUMARESQ Barrow’31. Jacqueline celebrated her 100th birthday on March 9, 2008, and received a letter from the Queen.

1934

Ruth DAVIS McDaniel, on December 11, 2008, in Guelph, ON.

Mary HELE McTavish, on December 14, 2008, in Markham, ON.

Mary was proud of being on the Unionville Curling Club Team that won the Women’s World Curling Championship in 1966.

1937

Margaret DAVISON Lathrop, on Januar y 7, 2009, in Ridgeville, ON. Mother of Margot LATHROP Brebner’61.

Margaret taught physical education at Branksome Hall until her marriage in 1940. Upon leaving the school, Margaret was presented with a magnificent wooden tray with the school crest and motto engraved on it — a gift given by Principal Edith Read that she treasured all her life. An avid sportswoman, Margaret enjoyed riding horses well into her 70s. She leaves her husband Daniel, their six children, 12 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

1939

Marion GREER Tanner, on December 2, 2008, in Ancaster, ON. Mother of Gail TANNER Hassel’67.

1940

Eleanor BROOKS Woolley, on September 13, 2008, in Toronto.

Barbara COLEMAN Astley, on December 19, 2008, in Collingwood, ON.

1942

Betty SHERMAN, on January 27, 2008, in Terra Cotta, ON.

1943

Kay HINCH Conrad, on June 20, 2008, in Durango, Colorado.

1944

Barbara BROWNE Saxton, on June 21, 2008, in WottonUnder-Edge, England.

1945

Helen HAWKS Roby, on November 11, 2008, in Middlebury, Vermont. Helen’s daughter, Helen Bryce, is looking for stories about her mother in or outside of Branksome Hall. If you remember a story, no matter how small, she would dearly love to hear from you. She can be reached at 416-961-0617, or helen.bryce@sympatico.ca.

Daphne MARTIN Merrington, date unknown, in England. Sister of Doreen MARTIN Evans’43.

Ruth SEDGWICK Harricks, on October 3, 2008, in Toronto.

Mary SHENSTONE Stanley, on November 25, 2008, in Toronto.

Libby WARDLAW, on January 16, 2009, in Toronto. Aunt of Elizabeth JONES Bassett’78.

IN MEMORIAM Eleanor LOWRY Algie’26

1907–2008

Mother, Grandmother,

Great-grandmother, Friend

Eleanor thoroughly enjoyed her one year at Branksome Hall from 1925–26. She graduated from the University of Toronto in 1930 with a degree in Household Science and began a career as a dietitian. Her second career, from her 50s to 70s, was librarian and bookmobile driver for the McLennan Travelling Library of McGill University — greatly benefiting the English population in outlying areas of Quebec.

Eleanor loved to spend each winter weekend cross-country skiing. She drove for Meals on Wheels before she lost her sight at age 96. Eleanor became reacquainted with Branksome in 2000, at the age of 92, by attending both the alumnae reception in Montreal and Reunion Weekend in Toronto. On both occasions she delighted everyone who met her.

IN MEMORIAM Libby WARDLAW’45

Libby passed away after a brief illness following a stroke. She started at Branksome in 1936 in Grade 5 and attended until 1944 when her father was transferred to Montreal. The move caused Libby to miss graduating with her classmates in 1945, however, she came to Toronto to attend the ceremony and congratulate her friends, despite her huge personal disappointment at not being a part of it. That was Libby — a true and loyal friend.

In August 1945, Libby began her 42-year career at the Toronto Star as a secretary in display advertising. Libby set a high standard of excellence and was greatly admired and respected by all who worked with her. She was also much fun. I found that out when she trained me to take over her position as Secretary to the Vice-President of Marketing upon her retirement in 1987. It was then that we discovered our Branksome connection. Despite her high standards, Libby was very modest. One of her retirement gifts from the Star was a trip to New Zealand — she was in shock when she arrived at the airport to fi nd she would be traveling fi rst class.

Libby was an avid golfer and member of the Toronto Ladies Golf Club for over 50 years. In her neighborhood of North Toronto, she knew every shopkeeper and probably every neighborhood child and pet, as Libby greeted everyone she encountered. She was a keen traveler who enjoyed venturing to such interesting destinations as the Galapagos Islands.

Libby left us most unexpectedly. Her nieces and nephews, her friends — most especially her dear Branksome friends — miss her greatly.

— Judith THOMPSON Bloom’76

IN MEMORIAM Gail STIBBARD Davies’60

Gail grew up in Toronto and had a passion for horses and riding from an early age. She graduated from Branksome and the Ontario Agricultural College and, in 1966, married Arthur Davies. They owned a horse farm in Newmarket, where they raised four children:

John, Charles, Rosalie and Crystal. Gail had a love and appreciation of art and ran an equestrian art gallery from home. She was a talented watercolour artist, an active volunteer and a prominent fi gure in the Clarksburg/Thornbury community. Gail was blessed with many friends, which was a testament to her kind and loving nature. Gail will be sadly missed by her friends and classmates from 54 years ago, Mary SUTTON and Marilyn MANNING Dillane.

— Mary SUTTON’60

In October 2006, Gail (centre) and Mary SUTTON spent a month in Africa where they visited one of Gail’s four foster children in a remote village outside of Nairobi, Kenya.

1947

Patricia MARLOW Morley, of Toronto, on January 29, 2009 as a result of a car accident in London, ON. Sister of Nancy MARLOW Turner’43.

Pat was a devoted mother and grandmother who will be sorely missed by her family. A brilliant student at Branksome, Pat went on to receive a B.A. from the University of Toronto, an M.A. from Carleton, and a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa. She taught at Concordia during the 1970s and 1980s, attaining the rank of Professor Emeritus. Pat was a staunch advocate of Canadian literature and women’s studies and published numerous articles in these areas. She retired from teaching in 1989 in order to devote more time to creative writing and biography, and became a published author of many books and biographies.

Margot MURRAY Buckley, on December 15, 2008, in Peoria, Arizona.

IN MEMORIAM Marilyn JARVIS Ashkin’69

August 5, 1951 – November 7, 2008

Most of Marilyn’s adult life was spent in California. Marilyn obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of San Francisco, and then attended Hastings Law School at the University of California, San Francisco. Marilyn practiced intellectual property law at Bechtel Corporation and later at Apple Computer, where she met her husband Peter. More recently, Marilyn developed a passion for wine making and, with Peter, created the awardwinning winery Red Head Ranch, named for her fiery red hair. Excerpt taken from Marilyn’s obituary

We, Marilyn’s classmates, were terribly saddened to hear of her death. Marilyn was School Sports Captain in our graduating year. She was an all-round athlete and an excellent student. Although Marilyn lived in California with her husband and three children, many of us were able to visit with her at our 30th reunion in 1999. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Marilyn’s mother, June WHYTE Jarvis’40, who, one week earlier, lost her husband John. Marilyn’s sister, Barbara JARVIS Sharpless’67, passed away in 1999.

— Julie WILDGOOSE’69

1949

Doris HILL Allen, on November 3, 2008, in Toronto. Sister of Pamela HILL Bolton’55.

1954

Nancy HUTCHISON Gunter, on July 21, 2008, in Barrie, ON.

Ruth McGEE Tew, on December 23, 2008, in Bobcageon, ON. Sister of Eloise McGEE Peirson’50.

1955

Judy MOFFATT Boehm, on September 29, 2008, in Toronto.

1956

Catherine TORY Wright, on October 18, 2008, in Victoria, BC.

1957

Diane MITCHELL Buchanan, on September 7, 2008, in Greenwich, Kings County, NB. Sister of Margaret MITCHELL’65.

1958

Judy McINDOO Leach Puddy, on December 22, 2008, in Meaford, ON.

1959

Margaret LYONS Nogalo, date unknown, in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.

1960

Gail STIBBARD Davies, on January 29, 2009, in Thornbury, ON.

1964

Judith GUTTRIDGE Roberts, date unknown.

1966

Mary PERCIVAL, on November 20, 2008, in Toronto.

1967

Ann SYMONDS Schnepel, on November 2, 2008, in Oakville, ON.

1969

Marilyn JARVIS Ashkin, on November 7, 2008, in Paso Robles, California. Daughter of June WHYTE Jarvis’40.

Nancy DAY, formerly of Brooklin, ON, date unknown.

1974

Anne BARNICKE, on November 9, 2008, in Whistler, BC. Sister of Carroll BARNICKE Armstrong’77.

1982

Kathleen STINSON Morrison, on September 21, 2008, in Toronto. Sister of Susan STINSON McPhee’76, Carol STINSON’77 and Joanne STINSON Harris’80.

Former Faculty

Betty Naftolin, typing and keyboard teacher from 1970–1990, on September 11, 2008, in Toronto.

Branksome Hall Vision

To be an internationally-minded community of learners and leaders.

Branksome Hall Mission

We educate young women of integrity, confidence and compassion to shape the future in a changing world.

The Alumnae Association Mission Statement

We build and maintain alumnae relationships while raising funds in suppor t of Branksome Hall’s mission and vision.

The READ Committee

Tanya Pimenoff, Editor and Associate Director of Alumnae Relations

Julia Drake

Karen Murton

Ruth Ann Penny

Photo Credits

Glenn Brown

Alumnae, Staff and Friends of Branksome Hall

Illustrations

Laurie STEIN’78

Design & Production

Atlanta Visual Communications Inc.

Alumnae Executive 2008-09

Allison ROACH’51 Honorary President

Jane CONNOR’84 President

Kathryn BULEYCHUK Champion’82

Suzie DINGWALL Williams’80

Devon DOMELLE Parsons’95

Barbara DUNLOP Mohammad’70

Stephanie FULFORD’89

Sarah GRIFFITHS Savolaine’96

Julie HERDE Matthews’86

Andrea LAWRENCE Gall’77

Christina MARCHANT Shatilla’92

Dana POSTROZNY Mitchell’99

Patsy SMITH Bell’89

Sue STRAK Rosenblat’76

Dominique VITALIS’93

Maggs WEST Barrett’66

Ex-Officio

Lorraine Mellon

Karen Murton

Tanya Pimenoff

Donna Richardson

Mercedeth Bowerman Student Rep

Board of Governors 2008-09

James R. Christie Chairman

Karen Murton, B.A., B.ED., M.ED. Principal

Stephen Bebis

R. Geoff Browne

Raj Chandaria

John Chippindale

Beatrix Dar t

Devon DOMELLE Parsons’95

Kelly Gray

Mary LESSLIE Hallward’74

Larry Lowenstein

Scot Martin

Bruce K. Robertson

Mary RUBY’76

Peter A. Singer

Neysha SOODEEN’89

Jane CONNOR’84 President, Alumnae Association

Christine Harman President, Parents’ Association

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