Dorothy Ellen West

Dorothy married Edgar Billard in 1936, and was divorced in yes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Thomas Gordon Parker in 1942. Thomas was born on 16 Jul 1918 in Schreiber, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Jan 1969 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried in Thunder Bay cemetary, military plot. Riverside cemetary

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Doug used the name Ballard when performing as a duet with his wife Pat so they wouldn't be confused with another duet also called The Billards.

Obituary:
Mr Douglas Harold Ballard (Billard), aged 62 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on June 24th, 2001.
Born March 10, 1939 in St. John's Newfoundland, Doug entered the armed services at the early age of sixteen. From here he worked on the lake boats and then for Dupont Canada in Kingston, Ontario. Doug came home to Thunder Bay and was employed by Powell Equipment in the parts department. While here, he and his wife, Pat, gave birth to their son, Michael. Doug and his family moved to Oshawa in southern Ontario and on to Whitby where he spent most of his life working as the parts department manager at the Dominion Auto Plant.
Doug's life was consumed by his love and passion for music. He managed entertainment businesses in southern Ontario and wrote several songs, of which "Uncle Tom" and "Whistle on the River" were the most successful, being recorded and published by the Mercy Brothers. He also spent six months during the Vietnam War entertaining troops in Asia.
Doug carried on his pursuit of music in Thunder Bay, pickin' and grinnin' with the gang at the hall. Special friends Ian Stewart, Al Grey, Jim Parres and Bill Peterson wrote, played and ocmposed songs together. The music lives on.
Doug was predeceased by his father, Thomas Gordon Parker in 1969 and his brother, Thomas Billard in 1978. He is survived by his daughter Kathy Curran (Tom) Oshawa, son Michael (Toronto), mother Dorothy Parker (Thunder Bay), sister Linda Gifford (Don) Selkirk, Manitoba, brothers Tom (Fran), Joseph (Janet) and Ken Parker and a sister Sharon Ulvang (Paul), all of Thunder Bay.
Doug will be missed by his many neices, nephews and grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Doug's happiest time in life was bringing his daughter Kathy home to Whitby and a new beginning. He cherished his grandchildren Charity, David and Kadessa.
Doug says "see ya later" to the ball team and especially the gang at Classy Q's (Dean, George and Judy, Pat and Heather) and the Circle Taxi in Whitby, and Danny Boy (dog) in Thunder Bay.
A Special thank you goes to the loving and caring people of the Palliative care group in Thunder Bay who made Doug's final journey so comfortable. They are Dr. Davis (Spence Clinic), Ann McGoey, Judy Wright and Joanna (VON), Jackie McDonald (Homecare) and Janet Haycock (Social Services).
As per Doug's wishes, cremation has taken place and the will not be a service. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, VON or the Palliative Care Group in Thunder Bay would be appreciated.
"There's a whistle on the river/And it's calling with a tune/That's very deep inside of me/And I'll be coming soon"

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Private married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Private married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Twin of Joseph Alexander, born 17 hours apart, resulting in different birthdays

Died:
It is with tremendous grief and sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Parker after a lengthy illness.

He was born and raised in Port Arthur. After he graduated from Hillcrest High School, Tom went to work at Abitibi Papers as an Instrument Mechanic, where he continued to work until he retired when the mill closed. He also was very active in his union, often taking on the leadership role to advocate for his colleagues.

Tom was very social and did many things in the community. He was involved in various sports throughout the years including karate, baseball, curling, and five pin bowling. As a young man, Tom loved to travel the countryside on his motorcycle. He made many lifelong friendships which continue to this day. He was always willing to lend a hand and would go out of his way for anyone in need.

Tom was a dedicated family man. After he met Fran and her daughter Jennifer, the couple went on to have 2 more children.

Tom loved his 3 girls and was often found coaching their teams or cheering them on. He also loved to take them for coffee or on fishing trips and did his best to support all of their endeavours.

As a retiree, Tom spent many hours out on Shebandowan Lake, fishing to his heart's content. He also gave of his time to the Humane Society, where he helped to train dogs to be ready for adoption.

Late in his life, Tom became a grandfather and could not have been more delighted with his 3 grandchildren whom he loved to visit. Tom is lovingly remembered by his wife Fran, daughters Jennifer (Gerry), Stephanie, Brittany (John) and grandchildren Edward, Alexandria and Heidi. He is also remembered by his sisters Linda (Don) and Sharon (Paul), and brothers Joseph (Janet), and Kenneth, and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Tom was predeceased by his parents and his two older brothers.

A service to celebrate the life of Tom Parker will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street, with Rev. Harold Hunt presiding.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson Foundation of Canada, The Canadian Cancer Society or the Thunder Bay & District Humane Society would be appreciated.

Thomas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Private married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Private married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Private married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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