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Gordon Robert Taylor, 1941-2013

It is with sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Gordon Robert Taylor on May 15, 2013 at St. Marys Memorial Hospital.

Gordon was the son of the late Lawrence & Gladys Taylor, Lakeside, brother of Don and Ralph (Judy) of Lakeside and Al (Mary) of Cambridge.

He will be missed by five nieces and nephews and six great nieces and nephews. Gordon was a member of Memorial Baptist Church, Stratford. Retired from Federated Tool, London.

Railroading was always his passion and he was a member of Forest City Railroad Club, London.

His photography of trains was recognized by The Railway Magazine. The family will greet friends and relatives on Friday, May 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home, 47 Wellington St. S., St. Marys (519-284-2820), and one hour prior to the 1 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, May 18 at the funeral home. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery on the Hill. Reception to follow.

Donations in Gordon's memory may be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca.

After a brave and courageous battle that began June 2, 2012, the family of Frank Ian Argyle tearfully announces his passing on May 14, 2013. Forever loved by his wife Nancy. Loving son of Frank Argyle and his wife, the late Joyce Palmer (1985).

Predeceased by his sister Lynne Argyle (2013). Dear brother of Laura Nutt and her husband Darrell of Stratford. Special uncle to Christopher and his wife Anna of Baden, Alexandra and Jonathan Nutt, both of Stratford, and his great nephew and niece, Alexander and Gabriella Nutt of Baden. Survived by his uncle Sam Palmer and his wife Sherry, and cousin Michael of Stratford. Dear son-in-law of Beulah Eckert of Stratford.

Also remembered by special friends Jamie Bart and David McMahon. Family will receive friends on Friday May 17, 2013 from 4pm-8pm at James A. Rutherford Funeral Home, 156 Albert Street, Stratford and at First St John's Lutheran Church, Seebach's Hill on Saturday May 18, 2013 from 10am, until the funeral service at 11:30am. Reverend William Kramer will officiate.

Interment in the Church cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be given to First St. John's building fund or Stratford Humane Society.

Frank Bushie, a resident of Stratford, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in his 72nd year.

Frank was a former employee at Valeo for 25 years, a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force Unit 261, Stratford and a member of the Young Vets Cribbage League. He is survived by his wife Sylvia of 46 years, his sisters Sandie McCann, Stratford, Stella Smith, Listowel, Doreen McGlynn, Clinton and numerous nephews and nieces.

At Frank's request cremation will take place and there will be no funeral service.

If desired memorial donations may be made to the Stratford-Perth Humane Society and may be made through the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford 519-271-7411  www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com

Former Mayor of Stratford (1978-88) affectionately known as "Mr. Stratford:, Edward Stanley "Ted" Blowes passed away May 11, 2013 at London's University Hospital in 76 th year. Born in Oshawa, Ontario on October 18, 1936, Ted was the son of the late Jean (Gibson) and Stan Blowes.

Ted is survived by his children Fred (Lisa) of Peterborough, Margaret (Henry) of Brampton and Ted (Rachel) of Tottenham, and eight grandchildren,  Matt, Lexi, Sam, Ian, Duncan, Keaton, Jack and Mark, and his long time companion Patricia Jones. Survived also by a sister Pat (Dick) Mah of Toronto, brother Bob (Margaret) of Stratford and brother Barry (Jane) of St Pauls.

Ted was a secondary school educator for 34 years, retiring as the Head of the Geography Department at Northwestern Secondary School.  Ted also taught in Parkhill, London, Whitby and the Stratford Collegiate. Ted was very active as a volunteer in several different organizations for 49 years.  Ted always felt that it was important to give back to one's community. 

Ted's life was personified by his endless promotion of the City of Stratford, the city he loved. Ted served 6 terms on the Stratford City Council, 2 as an Alderman and the last 4 as Mayor.  He has served on the Board of Directors for the Organization of Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) since 1976 and is Past Chair and Honorary Member of OSUM and it's annual Trade Show.   

Ted also worked with St. John's Ambulance, Community Living, Communities in Bloom, Winter Lights, Winterfest and a former member of AMO.  Ted was also a Senator of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Ted received many awards and accolades over the years including, The Paul Harris Fellow through the Stratford Rotary Club, the Queen's Silver and Diamond Jubilee,  Man of the Year and Senior Volunteer of the Year for Stratford. 

Friends and relatives may call at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Wednesday, May 15, from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Central United Church, 194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford on Friday, May 17 th at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Communities in Bloom Foundation, Community Living Stratford and Area, St John's Ambulance, and the Stratford General Hospital. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com