Christopher James Joseph Gruner passed away peacefully on September 2nd 2010, surrounded by his family at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. He was well loved and loved well. Born in 1935 in Montreal, Quebec he was third of seven children, played hockey, loved music, known to pick up the trumpet, flute and banjo. He developed a career as a Chartered Accountant, explored the skies with his ultralight plane and contemplated life's meaning with those close to him. He took on life's adventures and struggles with charm, wit, humour, and gentleness. He leaves behind his beloved wife Ruth, children Doug (Holly), Tim, and Sheila, three grandchildren, Quinn, Skyler and Nicolas, 4 brothers Michael (Violet), Peter (Gay), Anthony (Wendy), Father Nicholas and 2 sisters Lela (Dick) and Jenni (John), along with many warm, faithful and giving friends and relatives. A special thanks to the ICU staff at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, the staff at S.E.N.A.C.A., Paramed staff and Chris' Care-a-Van drivers. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Chris' name to Canadian Food for Children, S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program Halton, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, or a charity of your choice. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600), Oakville from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Tuesday. Funeral Mass at Saint Dominic Parish, 2415 Rebecca Street, Oakville, on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 11 am.

Our beloved Chris, now soaring to new heights.