Toronto Star; Toronto ON Canada; 2005-11-28

LAKING, Charles Clarence Clare Laking, in his 107th year. Died on November
26, 2005 at Sunnybrook Hospital and Women's Health Centre, Veteran's L
Wing. Clare was a Veteran of World War 1 and was predeceased by his wife
of 64 years, Helen. Also predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Wilfrid,
two sisters, Grace and Myrtle. Fondly remembered by his son Keith and
wife June; daughter Sheila Patterson and husband Howard.  Deeply missed
by the families of his four grandchildren: Wendy (John), Jeffrey (Donna),
Sharon (Gerald), Heather (Geoffrey), and nine great-grandchildren, Ian,
Lindsey, Matthew, Jennifer, Nicole, Stephanie, Ben, Sabrina and Carter. A
keen outdoorsman and world traveller, he spent a lifetime in the lumber
business in Toronto where he owned and operated Danforth Wallboard and
Insulation Ltd. A very special thanks to the nurses particularly, Lynne,
Leah, Sandi, Nancy and Paulette, and to the staff and veterans of L1W -
Veteran's Wing, Sunnybrook Hospital for their help and care. Visitation
will be held at The Highland Funeral Home (3280 Sheppard Ave. East
416-773-0933) on Monday, November 28, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. Service to
be held at The Highlahd Funeral Home, on Wednesday, November 30 at 1
p.m. Reception to follow the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations to
The Veteran's Affairs - Comfort Fund (416-480-4483) or The Hospital for
Sick Children, would be appreciated by the family.