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‘Write me soon. Stay safe’: A story of Canada’s opioid crisis, told in letters from prison - The Globe and Mail

At her home in Guelph, Ont., Moira Barber lays out one of the letters between her common-law husband, Albert (Manie) Daniels, and Spencer Kell, his old cellmate at Ontario's Maplehurst prison. Tijana Martin/The Globe and Mail When Spencer Kell got out of jail last spring, leaving his cellmate Manie Daniels behind, the two friends started exchanging letters. Mr. Daniels's, written in flowing cursive script, came to Mr. Kell in Ottawa, where he was trying to stay clean and build a new life. Mr. Kell's, in bold block letters, arrived at Maplehurst prison in Milton, Ont., where Mr. Daniels was serving out the final months of his latest stretch behind bars. Their brief correspondence shines a light on the dangers that former prisoners face in the midst of Canada's opioids crisis. Mr. Daniels's full name was Albert Joseph Daniels. His Cree name was Little Buffalo that Runs Against the Herd. His mother and sisters called him Manie – little man – because he was the only boy in the family.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-write-me-soon-stay-safe-a-story-of-canadas-opioid-crisis-told-in/

Jason Geerts remembered as dedicated police officer, family man - The London Free Press

Known for his loud laugh and personality, which his family says made a lasting impression on anyone who met him, Jason began his policing career in Guelph, where he worked for seven years before joining the Woodstock police force in 2015.There, Jason was promoted to detective in 2016 – shortly before being diagnosed with ALS – which his wife says was one of the proudest moments of his career."He loved his job," Brandie said. "He was very passionate. He was so proud of being a police officer because he felt he could really impact and make a difference in other people's lives."Over the weekend, several police forces across the region sent messages of support to Jason's family and lamented his passing."Extending our deepest condolences to all family members and friends along with our fellow brothers and sisters of the Woodstock Police Service," the Ontario Provincial Police stated in a tweet. "Rest easy my friend. Jason Geerts, a.k.a Gertzy, you will be missed."St. Thomas police also lowered the flags at its headquarters in honour of Geerts.Besides spending time with his family, Jason, a big Toronto Maple Leafs fan, loved playing sports, especially hockey, and was always very competitive, said Jason's younger brother, Shaun."I actually played Junior against him once and one time during playoffs there was a bench brawl, and he grabbed me and we ended up fighting. And that was just the love for the game. He was so passionate that he would even fight his own brother in hockey," he said, a smile in his face.Jason's sister, Christy, said she will always remember his brother for his optimism, which he displayed as he battled ALS."He always had a positive mindset and attitude," she said. "He was always determined that he was going to beat this disease. He knew he had to keep fighting for his little boys and to be here on Earth to watch them grow up."Jason's desire to make a difference in other people's lives was present until his last day, added Jason's older brother, Brian, noting Jason donated five of his organs and made arrangements to share the equipment he used while he lived with ALS, such as his electric chair and bed."He's an inspiration for us," he said.A funeral service in celebration of Jason's life will be held at the East Elgin Community Complex in A...
https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/jason-geerts-remembered-as-dedicated-police-officer-family-man

A Celebration Of Life: Bruce Wilkie - PuslinchToday

Perth, Scotland and emigrated to Vancouver in 1955. He graduated from North Vancouver High School in 1958 then attended UBC for two years prior to acceptance into the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario. Bruce graduated in 1965 from the OVC, winning the Winegard medal as the top student. The same year he married Dorothy Ann Gibb, whom he'd met during High School. After a year of clinical practice in Chilliwack, BC, Bruce and Dorothy moved to New York state where Bruce completed his PhD at Cornell University in 1971 in Veterinary Immunopathology. Two years of post-doctoral work in Bern, Switzerland was followed by an appointment to the Ontario Veterinary College in 1973, as professor of Veterinary Immunomicrobiology. Bruce had a distinguished career at the University until retiring in 2006, after which he was granted the title University Professor Emeritus honouring his outstanding research record and significant contribution to the training and development of numerous graduate students. In 2015 the OVC Alumni Association named Bruce the Distinguished Sciences Alumnus for his long, productive academic career. Notable, Bruce and his colleague Patricia Shewen developed a highly successful vaccine for Shipping Fever Pneumonia in cattle, called Presponse. This innovation earned a Bronze Trophy in the 1989 Canada Awards for Business Excellence. Bruce also proudly organized the first International Veterinary...
https://www.puslinchtoday.ca/2019/03/04/a-celebration-of-life-bruce-wilkie/

Death Notices - February 2019 - Port Dover Maple Leaf

He asked that there be no funeral. In accordance to Ron's wish, his body has been donated to human anatomy education at the University of Guelph. He told us not to cry. We cannot do that. Our hearts are broken. Published February 13, 2019Terry HagenHAGEN, Terrence Ashton – Passed away peacefully...
https://www.portdovermapleleaf.com/death-notices-february-2019/

Dickson Graves Haviland - The Recorder

He returned home more determined than ever about his future. He completed his undergraduate degree at St. Louis University and his master's degree at the University of Missouri before moving to Guelph, Ontario, Canada to attend veterinary school. His time in Guelph was productive, earning his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The University of Guelph Veterinary School in 1976 and building his family with the birth of his two daughters, Kristen and Kate. Sandy and his young family moved back to the States where he worked as a veterinarian. He spent the majority of his professional career owning and operating his own practice, Mohawk Valley Animal Hospital in Amsterdam, New York. He initially worked as a mixed-animal veterinarian, going on farm calls in the morning and seeing appointments for dogs and cats in his hospital into the evening, before converting his practice exclusively to small animals. He lived right next door to his hospital and used to tell everyone that his commute to work was 254 steps. Sandy was proud to have been chosen as the official veterinarian at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, where he watched the United States men's hockey team win gold. After nearly thirty years of small business ownership, he sold his practice and moved back to his hometown of Glens Falls. Far from ready to retire, he volunteered his time at the SPCA of Upstate New York, reconnected with childhood friends and forged a new community of friends. Sandy had a tremendous love of the Adirondack mountains, cultivated from summers spent at his family's camp, Di-San Lodge on Rainbow Lake. He was most contented sitting in a rocking chair on the screened-in porch of camp listening to the crickets and bull frogs, enjoying the sound of rain on the tin roof, or playing the card game Michigan. He taught his daughters the importance of shedding your shoes and embracing the pine pitch; thereby coining the term "rainbow feet" among family. Sandy had a lifelong fondness of classic cars stemming from the 1962 Corvette he bought with his own money upon graduation from high school. It was promptly stolen in Boston, and he would spend the next 30 years casually looking for it. In 1996 he found the exact same '62 C...
https://www.recordernews.com/obits/145317

‘Write me soon. Stay safe’: A story of Canada’s opioid crisis, told in letters from prison - The Globe and Mail

At her home in Guelph, Ont., Moira Barber lays out one of the letters between her common-law husband, Albert (Manie) Daniels, and Spencer Kell, his old cellmate at Ontario's Maplehurst prison. Tijana Martin/The Globe and Mail When Spencer Kell got out of jail last spring, leaving his cellmate Manie Daniels behind, the two friends started exchanging letters. Mr. Daniels's, written in flowing cursive script, came to Mr. Kell in Ottawa, where he was trying to stay clean and build a new life. Mr. Kell's, in bold block letters, arrived at Maplehurst prison in Milton, Ont., where Mr. Daniels was serving out the final months of his latest stretch behind bars. Their brief correspondence shines a light on the dangers that former prisoners face in the midst of Canada's opioids crisis. Mr. Daniels's full name was Albert Joseph Daniels. His Cree name was Little Buffalo that Runs Against the Herd. His mother and sisters called him Manie – little man – because he was the only boy in the family. Story continues below advertisement He was torn away from his home on Saskatchewan's Peepeekisis First Nation to be educated in church-run res...
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-write-me-soon-stay-safe-a-story-of-canadas-opioid-crisis-told-in/

Bane, Jean Hypes - NRVN News

Carla Williams (and Rodney) of New Castle, VA; Ann Armel (and Bryan) of Cody, WY, Webb Hypes (and Carol) of Bridgewater, VA, Watt Hypes (and Jann) of Culpeper, VA, Dayton Hypes (and Karen) of London, Ontario, Canada; Trenor Hypes (and Maggie) of Charleston, SC; Eugene Miller Bane, Jr. (and Becky) of Salem, VA; Nancyanne Schultejans of St. Louis, MO; James Bane (and Eileen) of Golden, CO; Nancy Bane Peery Olson (and David) of Fayetteville, NC; and Brenda Bane Fanning (and Ronnie) of Pearisburg, VA. She is remembered as a loving and caring woman devoted to her family, friends, God, and her community. Jean Bane will be deeply missed by all. The family is in the care of A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home. Visitation will be held March 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on March 28 at the A. Vest Funeral Home in White Gate, VA with Rev. Gary Poff, pastor of Castle Rock Baptist Church presiding. Burial will follow at the Walkers Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you remember Jean Bane with a donation to the Trenor Cemetery Fund, c/o Sarah Fisher, 24904 Craigs Creek Rd, New Castle, VA 24127 or a charity of your choice. Let's block ads! (Why?)...
https://nrvnews.com/bane-jean-hypes/

A Celebration Of Life: Bruce Wilkie - PuslinchToday

Squamish. Bruce was born in Perth, Scotland and emigrated to Vancouver in 1955. He graduated from North Vancouver High School in 1958 then attended UBC for two years prior to acceptance into the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario. Bruce graduated in 1965 from the OVC, winning the Winegard medal as the top student. The same year he married Dorothy Ann Gibb, whom he'd met during High School. After a year of clinical practice in Chilliwack, BC, Bruce and Dorothy moved to New York state where Bruce completed his PhD at Cornell University in 1971 in Veterinary Immunopathology. Two years of post-doctoral work in Bern, Switzerland was followed by an appointment to the Ontario Veterinary College in 1973, as professor of Veterinary Immunomicrobiology. Bruce had a distinguished career at the University until retiring in 2006, after which he was granted the title University Professor Emeritus honouring his outstanding research record and significant contribution to the training and development of numerous graduate students. In 2015 the OVC Alumni Association named Bruce the Distinguished Sciences Alumnus for his long, productive academic career. Notable, Bruce and his colleague Patricia Shewen developed a highly successful vaccine for Shipping Fever Pneumonia in cattle, called Presponse. This innovation earned a Bronze Trophy in the 1989 Canada Awards for Business Excellence. Bru...
https://www.puslinchtoday.ca/2019/03/04/a-celebration-of-life-bruce-wilkie/