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Frank Correnti. 83. Rolls a Cigar. Any man who retires is just waiting for death
Frank Correnti. 83. Rolls a Cigar. Any man who retires is just waiting for death

Frank Correnti. 83. Rolls a Cigar. Any man who retires is just waiting for death

Date1/15/1973
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0126168F
Retiring fire chief honored. Retiring chief ot Toronto's fire department, Frank Coakwell shakes hands with guests last night who attended a testimonial dinner at the Royal York Hotel to pay tribute his 50 years of service to the city. He retires officially on Dec. 30.
Retiring fire chief honored. Retiring chief ot Toronto's fire department, Frank Coakwell shakes hands with guests last night who attended a testimonial dinner at the Royal York Hotel to pay tribute his 50 years of service to the city. He retires officially on Dec. 30.
12/8/1968
Beating Victim: Delbert Hamil, 83, rolls a cigarette with his broken arm in a sling today. He said three robbers were kicking me all over the place.
Beating Victim: Delbert Hamil, 83, rolls a cigarette with his broken arm in a sling today. He said three robbers were kicking me all over the place.
12/4/1989
Man in charge: Lloyd Berney, 63, TTC's chief general manager of operations, retires today after 39 years with the transit system. He's proud of the TTC's safety record.
Man in charge: Lloyd Berney, 63, TTC's chief general manager of operations, retires today after 39 years with the transit system. He's proud of the TTC's safety record.
6/29/1988
Man with a special touch. Stanley Gill uses his 40 years of working on Rolls Royce vehicles to help restore them today. The retired Willowdale man, here polishing his 1954 Silver Wraithe, owns 5 Rolls, 3 of them restored and available for special rental.
Man with a special touch. Stanley Gill uses his 40 years of working on Rolls Royce vehicles to help restore them today. The retired Willowdale man, here polishing his 1954 Silver Wraithe, owns 5 Rolls, 3 of them restored and available for special rental.
10/5/1992
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
5/16/1978
Having time of his life: George Thompson, who retires tomorrow, checks old city hall's giant clock. It's reflected in nearby Eaton tower.
Having time of his life: George Thompson, who retires tomorrow, checks old city hall's giant clock. It's reflected in nearby Eaton tower.
6/27/1990
Durham Region has selected a chief administrative officer from its senior staff. Garry Cubbit, 44, the region's social services commissioner, will replace Donald Evens who retires at the end of March after 12 years with the region and more than 30 years in municipal government. [Incomplete]
Durham Region has selected a chief administrative officer from its senior staff. Garry Cubbit, 44, the region's social services commissioner, will replace Donald Evens who retires at the end of March after 12 years with the region and more than 30 years in municipal government. [Incomplete]
3/8/1993
Judge Alex Davidson, a foundation of Scarborough's legal system, retires after 17 years on the bench.
Judge Alex Davidson, a foundation of Scarborough's legal system, retires after 17 years on the bench.
1/31/1991
Dining-car steward, William Roberts of Winnipeg, has been with CP for 46 years, next year he retires
Dining-car steward, William Roberts of Winnipeg, has been with CP for 46 years, next year he retires
2/19/1971
Mr. Scarborough: Jack Poots, senior commissioner, retires this month after 44 years of working for Scarborough, where he was born and has always lived.
Mr. Scarborough: Jack Poots, senior commissioner, retires this month after 44 years of working for Scarborough, where he was born and has always lived.
9/18/1989
No delivery: Ted Romboough, owner of the Terra Cotta General Store, says the post office in his store may be closed when the current postmistress retires
No delivery: Ted Romboough, owner of the Terra Cotta General Store, says the post office in his store may be closed when the current postmistress retires
5/4/1989
Emerson Lavender: Director of the Halton Board of Education, retires at the end of this year.
Emerson Lavender: Director of the Halton Board of Education, retires at the end of this year.
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