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Irene Janet Sherren (Nee Hamilton)

Irene Janet Sherren (Nee Hamilton)

Feb 12, 2017

After a lengthy illness, died peacefully at Ian Anderson House, Oakville on February 12, 2017. She is survived by Bill, her devoted husband of 56 years. Sons, James and John (Joanne), sister Jean, cousin Lenore, nephews Ross (Cathy) and Glenn (Elizabeth), niece Kathy (Shar) and other loving relatives. Born in Vancouver and a graduate of the University of British Columbia,...

Douglas Harold Brown

Douglas Harold Brown

Feb 7, 2017

Douglas Harold Brown, age 72 of Oakville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 7 th 2017 with family by his side, after a courageous fight against pulmonary fibrosis. It is impossible to exaggerate what an amazing father he was or his total devotion to the love of his life and high school sweetheart, his wife Kaye. He was a wonderful...

William Edward "Ted" Heath

William Edward "Ted" Heath

Feb 5, 2017

On Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Ted, beloved husband of Deborah. Loving father of Robin, Ashley and Laura. Loving papa of Darien and Tye. He is lovingly remembered by his sister Marilyn Holt (Robert), Wendy Bastead (Steve), Janice Worron (Joe) and Nancy Heath and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held...

Moira Anne Lamont Burgess

Moira Anne Lamont Burgess

Feb 4, 2017

Moira Anne Lamont Burgess, a long-time resident of Toronto, died at the age of 74, Saturday the 4th of February 2017 at St. Michael's Hospital. Born 31 March 1942 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The third child of John and Norah Burgess. Moira started her working career as a secretary for a legal office in central Edinburgh. During this time Moira enjoyed...

Kenneth William Park

Kenneth William Park

Feb 4, 2017

Ken passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 4, 2017 due to complications related to a battle with brain cancer. Ken was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 17, 1932, son of the late James Park of Glasgow, Scotland and Clarice Middleton of Lancashire, U.K. He left our world just two weeks shy of his 85th birthday. Ken was...

John Fennell

John Fennell

Feb 3, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John (Jake) Fennell. Born in Toronto, Ontario and a long-time resident of Oakville. Loving husband of recently deceased Nancy, John is survived by his sons Kim, Christian, and David; daughters-in-law Liz, Jan, and Julie; and grandchildren Michael, Katie, Mackenzie, Sam, Cael, Tyler, Jessie, Rachael, and Lauren. John was...

Ante Kucan

Ante Kucan

Feb 3, 2017

Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600), Oakville on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with prayers beginning at 8 p.m.  A private family service will take place at a later date.

Shirley Lorraine Walmsley

Shirley Lorraine Walmsley

Feb 2, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley Lorraine Walmsley, daughter of the late Nelson and Dorothy Colburn in her 89 th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Dr. Douglas P Walmsley and son Robert, daughter-in-law Julie and brother Harold. She is survived by her loving daughter Linda Fletcher (John), cherished grandchildren Paul (Melissa),...

Gaye Packard

Gaye Packard

Feb 1, 2017

Peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in her 95 th year. Gaye, beloved wife of the late Frank Packard. Loved mother of the late Barb and her late husband Charlie Campbell, Deb Schnarr, Philippa and her husband Doug Taylor. Dear Granny of Erin (Vince), Stacey (fiancé Alex), Matt, Ted, Lindsay, Scott and Jess. Loving Great...

Alexander Russell (P.Eng)

Alexander Russell (P.Eng)

Jan 27, 2017

Alexander (Alex) Russell passed away peacefully on Friday January 27th, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 86th year. Loving husband of Andree (nee Laberge) for 57 years. The best father to Jo-Ann Russell-Gyorffy, Andrew and Bruce (Joy Moeller). Much loved "Papa" to 5 Grandsons: Christopher, Michael, Matthew, Evan and Bryan. An avid curler and long time member of Old...

Gerald James Joseph Mcgraw

Gerald James Joseph Mcgraw

Jan 25, 2017

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gerald McGraw, who, in the arms of his beloved wife Patricia, was called home to be with his almighty heavenly God. Married for 54 years, Ged and Pat emigrated to Canada in 1972 from Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, North West England, and have lived in Oakville ever since. Ged...

Sharane Robin Gilbert (Nee Hunt)

Sharane Robin Gilbert (Nee Hunt)

Jan 23, 2017

Sharane of Oakville, Ontario passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on June 2, 1929. Predeceased by her husband James in 2012. Survived by sons Brian (Michelle) of Rodney, Ontario, Jeffrey (Liza) of Oakville, Ontario, daughter Janis (Karel) of Nelson, BC, grand-children Nicole (Lisandro) of Capiovi, Argentina, Matthew (Sydnie) of St. Thomas, Ontario, Danielle (Ryan)...

Lillian Florence Williams

Lillian Florence Williams

Jan 23, 2017

Lillian Florence Williams (nee Fisher) January 25, 1925 - January 23, 2017 Lillian Armstrong/Williams passed peacefully with her loving sister Lois Wood and niece, Gloria Lunn, by her side at Camila Care Long Term Center in Mississauga. Lillian will now be reunited together to the loving arms of her predeceased husbands Roy Armstrong and Stanley Williams, her late son Ron...

Donald Edward Ruskin

Donald Edward Ruskin

Jan 22, 2017

Donald Edward Ruskin, passed away peacefully and naturally with his son Glenn at his side at Tansley Woods Retirement Home on January 22 nd in his 83 rd year.

Don was born in Hayter Alberta on April 30, 1933. The family soon moved to Edmonton, having Don graduate as a Chemical Engineer. While degrees back then usually...

Geoffrey Crossland

Geoffrey Crossland

Jan 22, 2017

Passed away surrounded by his family on January 22, 2017 at Joseph Brant Hospital at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Deanna Crossland. Cherished father of Belinda Crossland of Burlington and Penelope Wegman (Jason) of Burnaby, B.C. Loving Poppa of four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Geoffrey is survived by his sisters Brenda Rayner (Arthur) of Garforth, England and...

Ruby Chapman

Ruby Chapman

Jan 22, 2017

From Ruby's early beginnings, born and raised in the Timmins neighbourhood of Shumaker, being trained as a nurse, Ruby lived a full and loving life with her predeceased husband of 55 years, Sid (2003) and two boys, Neil and Glen.

The Family would like to thank Mary Van Derende for her loving care of our Mother, affectionately...

Mary Forsyth Scott

Mary Forsyth Scott

Jan 21, 2017

An infectious laugh, a beautiful smile and a warm hug – that was Mary Scott. Mary was a loving wife to Tom, and a dedicated mother to Jennifer (Oliver) and Andrew (Alyssa). May didn't just love her children, she was the greatest influence in their lives. She was proud of her little family, and enthusiastically embraced being a grandmother...

Helen Liddle Formerly Weech (Nee Kirk)

Helen Liddle Formerly Weech (Nee Kirk)

Jan 20, 2017

Peacefully with her sons at her side, on Friday January 20, 2017 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in her 91st year. Helen, beloved wife of the late Donald (Dinny) Liddle and Jack Weech. Loved mother of Tom and his wife Debbie Weech and Bob and his wife Darlene Weech and step-mother of Don and Caroline and Anne and Kevin and...

Andrew Kenneth Fraser

Andrew Kenneth Fraser

Jan 19, 2017

Andrew Kenneth Fraser, age 89 of Oakville passed away peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on January 19, 2017. Andy was born in London, England, June 18, 1927, son of the late Douglas and Beatrice (Taylor) Fraser. Beloved husband for 65 years of Dorothy (Bateman). Amazing father of Ian (Nancy), Malcolm (Charlene) and Scott (Keri). Proud and loving Grandfather of...

Rosina Gallo

Rosina Gallo

Jan 19, 2017

On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Rosina beloved wife of the late Guerino Gallo. Dear mother of Eloisa and her husband Mario, Raffaele and his wife Anna, Tony, Maria and her husband Stewart and John. Loving grandmother to Rosa, Loredona, Sendi, Frank, Matthew and Katherine. Great- grandmother of Massimo, Jackson and Emma. Predeceased by her grandsons...

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