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Final retirement: At 82, Herb Honeychurch says he's retired for good
Final retirement: At 82, Herb Honeychurch says he's retired for good

Final retirement: At 82, Herb Honeychurch says he's retired for good

Date3/7/1989
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128528F
Dr. John J. Slavens, 82, is proud of having the body of a 35-year-old man and he drives it hard. As well as two days' practice as a pediatrician he makes house calls four days a week. Retirement is not only deadly, He says, it's a waste.
Dr. John J. Slavens, 82, is proud of having the body of a 35-year-old man and he drives it hard. As well as two days' practice as a pediatrician he makes house calls four days a week. Retirement is not only deadly, He says, it's a waste.
7/27/1989
The final cut: Bob Duguid, owner of the James D. Duguid butcher shop on Yonge St., is closing the 82-year-old business for good today.
The final cut: Bob Duguid, owner of the James D. Duguid butcher shop on Yonge St., is closing the 82-year-old business for good today.
12/30/1986
Family services worker of the Salvation Army, Lillian Kurtz and Brigadier Herb Honeychurch, in front of the new Peel Family Life Resource Centre. Brampton, Ontario
Family services worker of the Salvation Army, Lillian Kurtz and Brigadier Herb Honeychurch, in front of the new Peel Family Life Resource Centre. Brampton, Ontario
7/8/1986
Another victory: Verna Magill shares a proud moment with husband Herb, whose fight for medals for retired firefighters ended happily yesterday
Another victory: Verna Magill shares a proud moment with husband Herb, whose fight for medals for retired firefighters ended happily yesterday
7/28/1991
Herb Schwartz: His Original Furniture is no Art Shoppe but he says the store projects the right image for the area
Herb Schwartz: His Original Furniture is no Art Shoppe but he says the store projects the right image for the area
10/31/1979
Happy retirement: Ben Misener has retired as a school teacher and principal after 31 years, but there are tons of work planned for the future
Happy retirement: Ben Misener has retired as a school teacher and principal after 31 years, but there are tons of work planned for the future
12/20/1980
He's furious: Scarborough businessman Bob Tutton is angry about an amendment to the federal Excise Tax Act which he says increases the cost of his goods to consumers, creates more bureaucracy and jacks up Canada's inflation rate
He's furious: Scarborough businessman Bob Tutton is angry about an amendment to the federal Excise Tax Act which he says increases the cost of his goods to consumers, creates more bureaucracy and jacks up Canada's inflation rate
8/7/1981
Enjoying retirement: Dr. Stewart MacGregor works on a painting at home. The 82-year-old retired dentist established the first dental department at the Hospital for Sick Children
Enjoying retirement: Dr. Stewart MacGregor works on a painting at home. The 82-year-old retired dentist established the first dental department at the Hospital for Sick Children
2/18/1987
Down-under optimist: Australia has good relations with Canada and no language barrier, making it a prime market for Canadian high-tech firms, says James de Wet, president of Cantralia Technology Inc. He's hoping a government review will open doors for Can
Down-under optimist: Australia has good relations with Canada and no language barrier, making it a prime market for Canadian high-tech firms, says James de Wet, president of Cantralia Technology Inc. He's hoping a government review will open doors for Can
7/19/1982
John Couvell, 56. Retired from Canada Post, Couvell says affordable housing is his prime concern. He says council needs to address issues of children and women's safety, and he'd work to provide more job opportunities in the ward.
John Couvell, 56. Retired from Canada Post, Couvell says affordable housing is his prime concern. He says council needs to address issues of children and women's safety, and he'd work to provide more job opportunities in the ward.
10/27/1988
He's retired but he's not out of work - ex-postie honored for his work with mentally retarded children in Scarborough.
He's retired but he's not out of work - ex-postie honored for his work with mentally retarded children in Scarborough.
7/16/1986
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
6/27/1973