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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...

Angus Robert King

Angus Robert King

Jan 18, 2017

Peacefully on Wednesday January 18, 2017 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in his 80th year. Gus, beloved husband of Yolande. Loved father of Robert and his wife Tina. Dear Grandpapa of Connor and Ryan. He is survived by his siblings Charlie, Leo, Florence, Dennis, Peter and Joe. Visitation at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville...

Susan Marie Cobb

Susan Marie Cobb

Jan 18, 2017

Passed away peacefully in her loving husband Philip's arms on Wednesday, January 18 , 2017. She leaves behind her mother Joyce Miller and her brother and sisters, Alan, Barb and Sharon and their families. She will be greatly missed by all family and friends. A funeral service to celebrate Susan's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,...

Patrick Norman Neville Beale

Patrick Norman Neville Beale

Jan 18, 2017

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 85. Patrick is lovingly remembered by his wife Barbara, children Kenneth (Andrea), Penelope (Christopher) and grandchildren Chantal and Johann. 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 and...

Patricia Hope Sandberg

Patricia Hope Sandberg

Jan 16, 2017

On Monday, January 16, 2017 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Patricia in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Lorne for 59 years. Dear mother of Carol (John Ayton), Deborah (Dean Swance), David (Patricia) and the late Jodii (Cam Wheler). Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A private family service was held. For those who wish, please consider memorial...

Wilson Francis Reading

Wilson Francis Reading

Jan 15, 2017

It is with unbearable sadness that Bill and I announce the death of our son Wilson Francis Reading, at 18 years of age, on Sunday January 15th. Media coverage of his accidental death has not been accurate so the following will provide clarity. Wilson was on an island called Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. He was hiking...

Gudrun "Gertie" T. Williams

Gudrun "Gertie" T. Williams

Jan 14, 2017

The family is sad to announce the passing of Gertie on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Oakville, Ontario. A memorial will be held at a later date.

Robert James Heath

Robert James Heath

Jan 14, 2017

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14th, 2017 at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in his 76Th year. Beloved husband of Donna and cherished father of Karyn White and the late Kevin Heath. The family would like to extend special thanks to Sandy and Jack Smith and Mehran and Neda Kiafar for all their love and support over the years....

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