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Jane Christine Lewis

Jane Christine Lewis

Apr 25, 2017

Mrs. Jane Christine Lewis (nee Freeman) passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at home with her husband of over 62 years, Viggo Leslie Lewis (Lou) by her side after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Jane will be greatly missed by her four loving children David Lewis (Jane Ravenshaw), Linda Cochrane (Greg Cochrane), Deborah Lewis Gray (Brian Gray) and...

Margaret Crawford

Margaret Crawford

Apr 23, 2017

Margaret Crawford Margaret died on April 23, 2017. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her children Lynn, Marty and Ann; grandchildren Cameron and Carly and their mother Mary; sisters-in-law Katherine McKennirey and Sybil Crawford; niece and god child Christine McKennirey and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Margaret was born on a farm in Osceola, Ontario on February 24,...

Mary Lovelace Bailey

Mary Lovelace Bailey

Apr 21, 2017

(nee Turner) Passed away peacefully in Oakville Hospital on April 21, 2017, at age 78, from complications of Parkinsons. Mary was born in Washington DC, but lived in China (Swatow) as a child, from 1939 to 1941, and 1946 to 1948. Her parents, Geneva Dye, an American medical missionary and Joseph Turner, a British businessman (linens), met and were married...

Maria Kustec

Maria Kustec

Apr 19, 2017

Born – Dolnje Bistrice, Slovenia It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Maria Kustec on April 19, 2017. She died peacefully surrounded by immediate and close family members. "Mama" will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren: daughters Diane (Rick), Frances (Mike) and Yvonne, son John (Beverly) and their children Allison,...

Jack Matthew Taylor

Jack Matthew Taylor

Apr 18, 2017

Died after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Sandra and three children, Sidney (Brad), Stuart (Kara) and Shelby along with six grandchildren, Henry, Samuel, Islay, Violet, Philippa, and Augusta, and a sister, Anita Taylor of Vancouver. Jack was a life-long lover of travel, golf, and hockey, having played hockey in university at Hamilton College in New...

William Joseph Bench

William Joseph Bench

Apr 17, 2017

At Victoria Gardens Long Term Care Hamilton. Bill was predeceased by his wife of over 60 years, Diana. Cherished father of Larry (Anke) and Randy (Lisa). Bill will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jennifer (Jay) and Darren (Emma) and great grand child Kye. He will be missed by his sister Marie. He will be missed by all of his...

Joseph Maguire

Joseph Maguire

Apr 15, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Maguire: wit, raconteur, world traveller, avid reader, crossword enthusiast, master of Sudoku, gardener, political commentator, and Squire of Glens Wood.

A full banquet prepared in Joe's honour awaits him in Irish Heaven. The eternal banquet will be attended by the members of the Maguire Family...

Helena Antonia Van De Laar

Helena Antonia Van De Laar

Apr 14, 2017

Peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Post Inn Village in Oakville, Helena in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of Joan (Walter Krawec), William (Sheri), Ronald (Denise), John (Anne) and the late Albert. Cherished grandmother of Ursula (Doug Drennan), Emily and Caroline Van de Laar and David Van de Laar (Kate), Catherine (Mark Lieferink),...

Anne Lubinsky

Anne Lubinsky

Apr 8, 2017

Anne Lubinsky (nee Tretiak) of Oakville, devoted mother, gifted teacher, and founding member of St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church, fell asleep in the Lord and passed into eternity on Lazarus Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the age of 94. She is predeceased by her husband Walter Lubinsky, on June 5, 1966. Mother of Andrew Lubinsky (Denise) of Oakville, Mary-Anne Zubrycky...

Margaret Mozel

Margaret Mozel

Apr 5, 2017

Passed away after a long and fulfilling life in her ninety-second year. Beloved wife of 61 years and best friend to Nicholas; devoted mother to daughter Laurel (Rick), sons Philip (Debbie), Howard (Brenda) and James (Lynne); cherished grandmother of Elisabeth (Michael), Jonathan and Robin. Great-grandmother to four-month old Aidan. Predeceased by son Robby and husband Nicholas. Served in World...

Colin Purden Wright

Colin Purden Wright

Apr 5, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden and unexpected passage of Colin Purden Wright of Oakville on Wednesday, April 5 , 2017 at the age of just 76. Colin was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. He is survived by his life-long and loving wife, Maureen Gail; his...

Joan Mcmanus

Joan Mcmanus

Apr 5, 2017

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving Mum. Joan was born in Pelaw, north of England to James and Francis Conville. Joan and her beloved husband Tom moved to the south of England and eventually emigrated to Canada in 1968 with their four daughters. A gracious, elegant lady, who inspired us all with...

Clarence "Bev" Beverly Holmes

Clarence "Bev" Beverly Holmes

Apr 5, 2017

Peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 87th year. Bev, beloved husband of Mildred for 65 years. Loved father of Paul (Debby), Murray (Anna) and Sharon (Mike). Cherished grandpa of Bradley, Evan, Griffin, Alyssa and Christina. Dear brother of Marlene (Ted) and the late Eldred (Anne), Don and Fairlene who is survived by...

Major John Joseph Whyte

Major John Joseph Whyte

Mar 31, 2017

Passed away peacefully at home with his wife Jeanne and daughter Alexandra on Friday, March 31 st , 2017. John was born on September 24 th , 1925 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He served as a Regular Officer with the Grenadier Guards. John served in World War II in Germany and after the war in conflict in Kenya and...

Elsie Beatrice Best

Elsie Beatrice Best

Mar 31, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elsie Beatrice Best (nee Samborski) on March 31, 2017 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved wife of Ken Best (married over 50 years), loving mother to Derek, Carolyn and Kenny (and his wife Lori). Adored Nana to Harrison, Loren and Olivia. Dear sister of Eddie and Nancy. Elsie worked...

Vera Gourlay Stewart Bramer

Vera Gourlay Stewart Bramer

Mar 30, 2017

Vera Gourlay Stewart Bramer, in her 92nd year, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord at her home on March 30, 2017. Beloved wife of Douglas Bramer (married 66 years), Mother of Paul (Marlene), Stephen (Sharon), Eleanor (Kevin), Tim (Beth), Mark (late Anne), Ruth (Barry), Martha (John), Grandmother of 18, and Great Grandmother of 11. Vera was born and...

Fr. Frank Ruzza C.R.S.P.

Fr. Frank Ruzza C.R.S.P.

Mar 29, 2017

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Fr. Gianfranco M. Ruzza C.R.S.P. after a long illness, at his residence at St. James Parish, on March 29, 2017. Son of Uberto and Dolores Ruzza (Di Girolamo). Brother of Arnaldo Ruzza, Marcello Ruzza (deceased), Sister Annamaria Giorgetti Ruzza and Bishop Gianenrico Ruzza, (nephew, -recently ordained Bishop) and nephews,...

John Robert Lamb

John Robert Lamb

Mar 28, 2017

With heartfelt sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing of John Lamb, in his 90 th year. He passed away peacefully at Trillium Health Partners (Mississauga) on Tuesday March 28, 2017 with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband for 62 years of Mary Lamb of Oakville. Loving father of Heather, Alan (Kathryn Lamb), Nancy (Robert Pearce) and...

Fern Elizabeth Manners (Nee Eakins)

Fern Elizabeth Manners (Nee Eakins)

Mar 27, 2017

Peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017 in her 86th year. Fern, beloved wife of the late John, loved mother of Craig and his wife Grace, Joanne and her husband Mike and the late Gayle and son-in-law Scott. Dear Grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Joyce Jenkin, Orm Eakins (June), Isabel Bonham (Jack), Janet Scoufield (Don) and...

Lois Dunlop Picard

Lois Dunlop Picard

Mar 21, 2017

March 21, 2017, Ian Anderson House, Oakville Lois Dunlop Picard, beloved wife of the late C.H. (Pic) Picard. Dear Mom to Linda Jill Adams (Colin), Vancouver Island, B.C.; Richard Michael Picard (Susan), Surrey, B.C.; John Campbell Picard, Oakville. Loving grandmother to Tiffany Budgell (Rod), Rachel and Zachary and amazing great grandmother to Callie. Predeceased by her sisters Shirley McDowell, Burlington...

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