of the Scarborough Cedarbrae - Golden Mile Lions.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of Louise and loving father of Ron (Dorothy), Kevin (Frank) and Valerie. Beloved "Pa" of Alanna (Chris) and Kristyn (Cam). Predeceased by brothers Johnny (Anna), Jimmy and George "Red" (Elsie) and sister Mary (Johnny). Survived by brothers Pat (Audrey) and Alden (Velma) and sister-in-law Doris.

Joe was charismatic, principled and lived life large - evidenced by his love for people!

Visitation to take place at McDougall and Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Road, Scarborough, 416-267-4656, on Thursday, December 27th, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held on Friday, December 28th at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 3216 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough. Interment at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, 541 Taunton Road West, Ajax. As expressions of sympathy and remembrance, donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.

An informal Lions Farewell will be held at the 6-8pm viewing on Thursday, December 27 shortly after 6pm. Hopefully as many of you as possible will manage to be there. If so, please wear your Lions convention vests or other suitable Lions attire. I suggest that this be a celebration of Lion Joe's life, and as such this will be a short session with myself, plus one or two invited speakers only. For those of you who don't know, Joe Burke was a Lifelong Member of Lions with 50+ years of service so let's give him a good send off!

of the Toronto Kaiteur Lions Club.

Survived by loving wife Lena Ganpatsingh. Fondly missed by his children Loris (Jennifer), Sumintra (late Ian), Desmond, Bernice (Dennis), Anne (late Sheik-Budy), Doris (Henry), Elizabeth (John) and adopted son Abraham Washington. Adored by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will take place on Monday, November 5, 2012 with visitation at 9 a.m. and service to follow at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Anglican Church (3333 Finch Avenue East, Scarborough, Ontario M1W 2R9).

Please do not send flower condolences at the family's request.

May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

was born and raised in Toronto, the youngest child of Francesco and Angelina De Laurentis (née Apostoli), immigrants from the Miano area of Abruzzo, Italy. Growing up on Centre Avenue in The Ward, Willie learned flute, clarinet, and saxophone. He performed professionally with a variety of jazz and big bands throughout the 1930s and 40s, including the Trump Davidson Band and George Saltstone’s Orchestra. While gigging around Ottawa he met Freda Milne whom he married in 1941.

During WWII, Willie served with the Governor General’s Foot Guards as sergeant and saxophonist, performing regularly on Parliament Hill.

In 1948, he and his brother Joe opened The Dell Tavern, one of Toronto’s first Italian restaurants and a popular hang-out for local businessmen, musicians, doctors, and newspapermen. The brothers expanded the business in 1962 when they opened the Theatre in the Dell. It gained renown with cabaret shows such as What’s a Nice Country Like You..., Oh Coward! and Toronto Toronto, and provided a venue for actors and singers, many of whom later found fame in Hollywood or TV. The Dell remained a fixture on Elm Street until the brothers’ retirement in 1986.

Willie, known as Bill in business circles, was a Past Chair of the Harry Newman Foundation, a Past President and a member of the Toronto Central Lions Club for over 60 years, and a member of the Islington Golf Club for almost as long. For him, the good life was golfing with friends, a meal with family, and a glass of good brandy while enjoying the ball game.

This past summer he sold his home of 57 years to move to Elora. He is predeceased by his wife Freda, son Frank, brothers Fred and Joe De Laurentis, & sisters Silia De Laurentis and Eda Pompilii. Surviving him is his son Fred De Laurentis (Margaret) of South River, granddaughters Talia De Laurentis of Rockland, & Elysia DeLaurentis (Ernie Kalwa) of Elora, as well as a host of friends and relations, all of whom will miss him dearly.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane Subway, on Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 10 o’clock. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.

For those who wish, donations may be made to the Lions Club of Toronto (Central), Suite 423, 157 Adelaide St. W., Toronto, M5H 4E3. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca.

Owner and operator of McEnery Insurance and Real Estate for 55 years, Member of Wellington Lodge #271 (M.M.) for over 50 years, Member of Rameses Credit Valley Shrine Club in Georgetown, and Charter President of the Erin Lion's Club and member for 61 years.

Peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Bob McEnery of Erin in his 84th year. Dearly beloved husband of Joan for 61 years. Dear father of Blake (Brenda) and Colleen (Ken) Torrens, both of Erin. Cherished grandfather of Bryce (Michelle), Brett and Patrick. Loving brother of Blanche Moodie and Merle Lovell.

The Funeral Service will take place at Burns Presbyterian Church, 155 Main St., Erin on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. followed by burial at Erin Union Cemetery. Visitation at Butcher Family Funeral Home, 5399 Main St. S., Erin on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. There will be a Masonic Service at 9:00 p.m. If desired, donations to The Erin Fire Department, 2 Erinville Dr., Erin, Ont. N0B 1T0 would be appreciated by the family.

There will be visitations at Andrews Community Funeral Centre, Bramalea Chapel, 8190 Dixie Rd., Brampton, ON, L6T 5N9 - 905 456-8190, on Friday August 10, 2012 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. There will be a Lions' Memorial service held there at 7:30pm, FRIDAY EVENING.

LAWLESS, Donald (Doug) Peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital, Hamilton, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (née Turnbull). Loving father of the late Murray and the late Dianne. Dear brother of Keith Lawless. Survived by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters Doreen Johnston, Margaret Doig and brother Ross Lawless. An educator for fifty years, Doug began his career in Huron County and taught later in the City of Peterborough and the University of Toronto Schools. In 1954, he was appointed Inspector of Public Schools in Norfolk County and subsequently as Superintendent Public Schools and Assistant Director of Education in Burlington and Halton County, Director of Education for the City of Ottawa and Senior Official in the Ministry of Education. He co-authored books in mathematics and handwriting used in Canadian schools.

Active in the community, Doug was a member of the Burlington Central Lions Club, the Burlington Golf and Country Club, Burlington Curling Club and Wellington Square United Church. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St., Burlington on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. with reception to follow at the church. Private Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Burlington In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Square United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.smithsfh.com