2.4.9.3. Sandra Elizabeth Ranson (1939-)

Sandra Elizabeth Ranson (1939 ~ )

2.4.9.3. Third child of C. Arnott Ranson and G. Mizpah Heasman, Sandra Elizabeth Ranson, was born May 19, 1939, in Montréal, Québec.

She married (1) Gordon Morgan McLean, son of Eldon Neil McLean and Viola Lillian Adaline Morgan, September 16, 1960*, in Montréal, Québec, and had four children:

(2.4.9.3.1) Brian Douglas (1963 ~ )
(2.4.9.3.2) Douglas Gordon (1965 ~ )
(2.4.9.3.3) Tracey Lynn (1968 ~ )
(2.4.9.3.4) Wendy Ann (1973 ~ )

She married (2) John 'Richard' Goodwin, son of John 'Murray' Goodwin, June 20, 1985, in Toronto, Ontario.

Sandra E. Ranson McLean Goodwin currently resides in Collingwood, Ontario, and Gordon M. McLean died January 1, 2018, aged 84 years, in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Ranson—McLean

The marriage of Sandra Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Arnott Ranson, of Hampstead, to Mr. Gordon Morgan McLean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon McLean, of Toronto, took place yesterday afternoon, at three o’clock, in St. Matthew’s Church, Hampstead, the Rev. Stanley Andrews officiating. Mr. Henscliffe played the wedding music, and Mr. Robert Peters sang during the signing of the register. White gladioli and chrysanthemums were used to decorate the church.

The bride, who was given away by her father, was in a gown of ivory silk faille, fashioned on princess lines with a fitted bodice having a scooped neckline, sleeves ending in points over the hands, and a bell-shaped skirt, falling into a chapel train. Her veil of tulle illusion was held by a single rose matching faille, and she carried a cascade bouquet of ivory roses, white pompoms, gardenias and heather.

Miss Margot Wright, as maid of honor, and Mrs. Peter Mitchell, Miss Marilyn McLean, sister of the bridegroom, and Mrs. Kenneth G. Ranson, sister-in-law of the bride, as attendants, were in frocks of Florentine green silk faille, fashioned with fitted bodices having sabrina necklines, three-quarter sleeves, and tulip-shaped skirts. They were cabbage rose headdresses of matching faille, and carried semi-cascade bouquets of autumn chrysanthemums.

Mr. William Earl acted as best man for Mr. McLean, and the ushers were Mr. William A. Ranson and Mr. Kenneth G. Ranson, brothers of the bride, and Mr. Myron Rudiak.

Mrs. Ranson, the bride’s mother, was in a gown of moss green poult de sole. She wore a matching feather hat, and a corsage bouquet of beige cymbidium orchids fastened to her handbag.

Mrs. McLean, mother of the bridegroom, was gowned in beige brocade. She wore a hat in shades of green, beige accessories, and a corsage bouquet of dark pink cymbidium orchids.

Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the Montreal Badminton and Squash Club, where yellow roses and white shasta chrysanthemums were used to decorate. Later, Mr. and Mrs. McLean left for Bermuda, the bride travelling in a suit of charcoal grey wool, and wearing a hat of rose velvet and feathers, black accessories, and a corsage bouquet of white cymbidium orchids. Montreal Gazette, Sept. 17, 1960.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Gordon M. McLean

December 5, 1933 ~ January 1, 2018

Gordon Morgan McLean, 84, of Thornhill passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the Mackenzie Health Hospital. Gordon was predeceased by his wife Jennifer McLean (Farnham) and stepson Paul Meszaros and is survived by his son Brian (Trish) McLean, son Douglas (Denise) McLean, daughter Tracey (Darin) Thompson, daughter Wendy (Michel) Charlebois, stepson Karl (Tami) Meszaros and sister Marilyn Simser, 3 nephews and 9 grandchildren.

Born in Toronto, Ontario to Eldon and Viola McLean, Gordon started his career at IBM before branching out on his own to pursue his entrepreneurial endeavors. Gordon was a passionate sports fan and never missed watching a Leafs or Blue Jays game. Over the past few years Gordon began to express himself in his artwork. His artistic flair shone through in his sketches of his grandchildren and paintings of landscapes.

Gordon recently moved to Glynnwood retirement home. He thoroughly enjoyed his time there and was an active member of art classes and volunteered his time recycling milk bags into mattresses for 3rd world countries. The family would like to thank all the staff at Glynnwood for making Gordon’s last few years so enjoyable for him.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6th from 1pm until time of Funeral Service at 3pm at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Private family interment. Condolences may be made at www.rskane.ca. Toronto Star, Jan. 4, 2018.

J. Richard Goodwin

January 28, 1933 ~ October 2, 2016

John Richard ‘Dick’ Goodwin passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Campbell House in his 84th year. Dick, will be forever loved by his wife Sandy, daughter Leigh (Ford), sons Sandy (Monica) and Craig (Cheryl) and his grandchildren Jamison, Jonathan, Cole and Reilly. He will be remembered by Sandy’s children Brian, Doug, Tracey and Wendy and their families. As per his wishes cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. The family wishes to extend thanks to Dr. Young, the staff at Collingwood G&M and Campbell House for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Hospice Georgian Triangle – Campbell House would be appreciated.