Manor Park Notables

Tony Clarke

Tony Clarke (1944 – 2024)

Social justice crusader, author and mentor, loving family man

Tony Clarke led an impassioned, multi-faceted life, dedicated equally to addressing complex world issues and to relishing the joys of… Continue reading “Tony Clarke (1944 – 2024)”

Photo of Robert (Bob) Marchant Bennett (1923-2023) Marion Eileen Bennett (1924 -2024)

MP Notable-Robert Bennett and Marion Eileen Bennett

Proud, early ‘settlers’ of the Village of Manor Park. Centurions, lovingly inseparable for 77 years.

Bob and Marion Bennett were a dedicated team, partners in marriage and in their commitment to and involvement in the… Continue reading “MP Notable-Robert Bennett and Marion Eileen Bennett”

Photo of Manor Park Notable David Michael Buckley

MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)

Dedicated to family and true to himself, Michael found joy in life’s little moments.

The great grandson of Sir John Abbott, Canada’s third prime minister, David Michael Buckley, better known as Mike, was born… Continue reading “MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)”

Photo of Hugh Robertsom

MP Notable–Hugh John Robertson

Hugh John Robertson (1939 – 2024) Adventuresome and scholarly, Hugh’s zest for teaching, research and the environment knew no bounds.

Hugh John Robertson (1939-2024), who passed away peacefully this spring, led a full and passionate life, always seeing opportunities from… Continue reading “MP Notable–Hugh John Robertson”

Portrait of Manor Park Notable subject Diane "Di" bethunne who passed awa y in 2024

Diane “Di” Bethune (1935-2024)

Bright, funny and selfless, Di absolutely craved knowledge and sharing that knowledge with others

Diane “Di” Bethune, who moved to Manor Park with her husband in 1966 to raise their children here, died in… Continue reading “Diane “Di” Bethune (1935-2024)”

Kathy Southee (1951-2023)

Manor Park Notables: Kathy Southee (1951-2023)

Lover of family and friends; humanity and nature – lover of life itself!

Kathy Southee (née Florence Kathleen Weekes) lived life to the fullest and with passion. Wife of Rick, mother to Reg,… Continue reading “Manor Park Notables: Kathy Southee (1951-2023)”

A photo of Manor Park resident Colin Chalk who passed away in summer 2023.

Manor Park Notables: Colin Chalk (1949 – 2023)

Leaps of faith, a sharp wit, a love of fellow beings (and music)--Hallmarks of a life well lived.

Manor Park Notables remembers Colin Chalk. Colin was born and bred in Wales, U.K., left his beloved homeland in August… Continue reading “Manor Park Notables: Colin Chalk (1949 – 2023)”