Whitby Free Press, 20 Apr 1977, p. 3

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Former. Whi Cont'd frorn P. 't Society. The owner of two dogs and a cat, he was actively interested in the affairs of the society and brouglit a number of new members into the branch. Mvr. Pilkington was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Whitby Curling WPH study Cont'd from P. 1 lature about the increased number of suicides at the hospital and said he would look into the matter. A provincial government inves- igation was rumored at this time, when it was reported there were 10 suicides at the hospital in 1976. The most recent> suicide occurred early this year. The body of a patient missing since February 1l was found in Lake Ontario April 6. Thie Centre for Forensic Sciences in Toronto, working through dential files, estab- lishied that the body wvas that of George Hanrahan, 27, a patient at the hospital who had been missing since Feh. In February Durham West MPP Dr. Charles Godfrey issued a lengthy report urging that immediate prior- ity be given to rebuilding and rehabilitating the hospital. Mr. Timbreil said Thursday that submiîssions from con- sulting firms are being examined now, prior to undertaking the study. a ______ Club arnd the Ontario Regiment Officers' mess. He was a sidesman, chair- man of the advisory board andý deputy warden of Ai] Saints' Anglican Church, and was an affiliated past master in the David T. Campbell Lodge. Mr. Pilkington was a Past Master of Melita Lodge No. 605 in Toronto. In September 1975. Mr. tby Pot- Pilkington ran as the Pro- gressive Conservative candidate for Durham West in the pro- vincial election, coming third behind Dr. Charles Godfrey and Des Newman. During his years in police work, Mr. Pilkington took an active interest in ail aspects of his job, lecturing at police seminars, attending public functions in his officiai Ask us about you Corne and tell us what you're looking for in a job Tell us what you are today and what you ývarmltotabc tomorrow Ask us if we can offer opportunîties and challenges to match your needs- No obligations on either side, WeIl be glad to talk And we may have just what you're looking for, But you*ll never know iqntit youask Visit sur Mobile Recruiting Unit Canada Manpower Centre -- Oshawa WEDMESDAY APRIL 20 & 27j 1977 10:00 u.m. - 3:00 P.m. CANAWAN ýice WHITBY FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20,1977, PAGE 3 chief]des at 58 capacity, and urging his officers to become involved in their community, and develop an espirit de corps. In February l9ý4 more than 200 Whitby citizens turned out to honor him at a testimonial evening held at Heydenshore Pavilion, and a street was named after Mr. Pilkington in the Bradley Farm subdivision. Mr. Pilkington and bis wife Diana lived at Holly Farm on the third concession until the end of June, 1976,when they returned to Toronto because of the pressure of commuting every day to his 'job at the LLBO. After he left Whitby, Mr. Pilkington presented the town counicil with a rare numbered print commemnorating the Centennial of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, entitled "Northern Patrol". This print had hung in his office when he was police chief. One of Mr. Pilkington's last public appearances in Whitby was to attend the opening of the new municipal building, Jan. 8, 1977. Mr. Pilkington is survived by hiswife, the former Diana Clifford, his mother, Mrs. Emily Pilkington; two sisters, Mrs . Doris Gayel of Vancou- ver and Mrs. D' J. Padgett (Lois) of Alderwood; and one brother, Leslie D. Pilkington, of Mississauga. Followlng the funeral service Mgonday Mr. Pilking- ton was interred in St. John's Churchyard, Ancaster, Ont. Remembrances may, be made ta Sunnybrook Hospital Research Trust Fund, c/o the Administrator, Sunnybrook Hospital. Nttrite's FHappy Gr.ii wiIhMorc Liston t. CKLI 1350 MSat:u3o Live Phono Un Answers Ail Questions. @ a Marc Thiebaud President of Oshawa Garden WATCH For Our Grand Re - Opening April 23 Service Limited C THE ENTNNIA QADEN CENTRE, Can FBDB heIl youM Fnancial assistance Management counselling manaeettraining Information on government programs for business Mr. N. J. McGrath one of our representatives wiII be at The Lucien, Motel, 134 Byron Street North, Whitby, Ont., on Thursday April 28, 1977 fromn 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cail 416-668-6879 If ing Stqu reenn t st sawa, mOdnt. o o Tai tele h on 16-576-6800san 13 D mneendorcs o osllbiness mi r- I - I-M _______________ - 'I ~iiiiiifl I I M lIN,--,- ,, __ 7k h s m M M or iii iii- FIRST BOAT IN HARBOR The Texaco Warrior, the first boat into Whitby harbor this year, tied up on April 12 to unload gasoline and fuel oil for the Texaco tanks. The boat was met by Harbor Master Vernon MacCarl and Development Co-ordinator Forbes McEwen. The Texaco Warrior or another tanker from the Texaco fleet makes about three trips a year to Whitby to refill the tanks. Free Press Photo CMEV ROLET /OLDSMO8LFE là5THE PLACE TO GO DUNDM'S 5T E. Wi.4iTBY 1 a Il 11il,111A 1-

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