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SAUNDERS, Norman Holdaway, Norman died peacefully in his sleep at Maplecrest Village in Grimsby on Sunday, March 6, 2005, at the age of 98. He is predeceased by his wife Phyllis (Atkey 1981) and his second wife Lucille (Sills 1994). He is survived b y his son Michael Saunders. He was a loving husband, father, stepfather, brother and uncle. He will be fondly remembered by Stephanie and Olga. Norman led a full and interesting life. Born in New Westminster, B.C., he was very active with the Boy Sco uts Association, ultimately becoming Executive Commissioner for British Columbia. He was part of the World Scout Jamboree and after being appointed to take charge of the Toronto District Scout Headquarters in 1929, he received the King George Silver Jubilee Medal. He later worked as Executive Director of the Toronto Red Cross Society where he was instrumental in organizing the Blue Cross Health Plan for the Ontario Hospital Association. In 1947, he began his last professional endeavour, starting the manufacturing company Hewson Canada. He retired to Grimsby in 1970 where he enjoyed gardening, painting and expanding his collection of minerals and stones. A Service of Remembrance will be held at STONEHOUSE WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain S treet, Grimsby (905-945-2755) on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 1 p.m. Memorial donation to the Canadian Red Cross Society would be appreciated. 3/9/2005- ID5796283 - St. Catharines Standard