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Elizabeth Joan Colman

Elizabeth Joan Colman

Jan 21, 2015

Joan, a sixth generation Canadian, died in Oakville on January 21, 2015. She was born on April 20, 1932 in Montague, Prince Edward Island. She lived in Cape Breton and New Brunswick as a child, and attended Mount Allison University, graduating in 1953. Joan travelled extensively and lived in Ottawa, England, Denmark, and Toronto. She settled in Oakville in 1961....

Patricia Maclachlan

Patricia Maclachlan

Jan 20, 2015

On Tuesday January 20, 2015 in Oakville after a brief illness in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Ian for 59 years and dear mother of Ruth (Jeff Cassidy) and Neil. Cherished grandmother to Duncan, Riley, Robert and Sarah. Pat will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends in Canada, the United States and Australia. A memorial service will...

Laurie May Meacham

Laurie May Meacham

Jan 20, 2015

Laurie was born in Springville NY on July 25th 1963 to Geraldine and Lee Meacham. She grew up on 500 acre working farm in Ellicottville NY.  As a girl she worked the fields with her family.  She had fond memories of cutting lumber with her dad and the aide of a team of horses.  She was the beloved mother...

Marija Smiciklas

Marija Smiciklas

Jan 19, 2015

Peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, in her 100th year. Mama and Baka, beloved wife of the late Ilija. Loved mother of Pero (Anna), Janko (Leila), Ilija (Ruzica) and the late Marija (Ivica), Danica, Dragica (Ljubo), Nikola and his surviving wife Neda and Anica (Janko). Baka was loved and will be greatly missed by many...

Peter Hamm

Peter Hamm

Jan 17, 2015

On Saturday January 17, 2015 at The Village of Winston Park in Kitchener, Peter in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, for 57 years. Dear father of Sue Ritchie (Jonn), the late Michael (Gail) and Jeff (Sherry). Cherished Grandfather of Amy (Rob), Christine (Jeff), Shannon (Tom), Krystal (Rob), Korey and Meagan (Dave) and loved by and blessed...

Salvatore Zulli

Salvatore Zulli

Jan 16, 2015

On Friday, January 16, 2015 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Salvatore in his 80th year passed away. Beloved husband of Maria for 52 years. Dear father of Carmela (Manuel Vargas) and Francesco (Ashley Goulet). Cherished grandfather of Adam and Maryna. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of...

Rose Marie Peacock

Rose Marie Peacock

Jan 14, 2015

Peacefully passed on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Village of Tansley Woods in Burlington in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Ron. Cherished mother of Kathleen Ritchie (Bruce), Terry, Dawn Anderson (Mike). Loving grandmother of Michelle, Jaqueline, Jason, Ashley, Matthew, Tess, Jenna and Sean. Adoring great-grandmother of Naeema, Peyton and Kherington. Survived by loving sister Betty Smith...

Brian Hadfield

Brian Hadfield

Jan 9, 2015

A service of Remembrance will be held for Brian in the Kopriva Taylor Chapel on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 3pm.

Ruth Read Macdonald Auclair

Ruth Read Macdonald Auclair

Jan 9, 2015

Ruth Read Macdonald Auclair, passed away peacefully in her 100th year on January 9, 2015, at her home in Oakville, Ontario. She was born in Oakville in 1915 to Herbert Lionel Read and Agnes Isabel Read, and was the youngest of eight children. She married Garth William Kerr Macdonald and together they raised a son, Colin Garth Read Macdonald. She...

Hamish Edwin Wells

Hamish Edwin Wells

Jan 5, 2015

It is with profound sorrow that I announce the passing of Hamish Edwin Wells at the Credit Valley Hospital's Oncology Palliative Care Center on January 5th, 2015. He was 69. While the unrelenting nature of the cancer made the end inevitable, Hamish never lost his sense of humour remaining stubbornly optimistic throughout. Thankfully the end was remarkably pain free. His...

Joyce Henly-Lewis

Joyce Henly-Lewis

Jan 5, 2015

Henly-Lewis, Joyce Joyce was called home to God in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband, Reg, and her son, Roy, she is survived by her two daughters, Marguerite Ward (Cambridge) and Rosalie Ewing (Toronto), eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home in Oakville on Sunday, June 21st...

Andrea Florence Trapman

Andrea Florence Trapman

Jan 3, 2015

On Saturday, January 3rd, 2015, with her family at her side in her 82nd year, Andrea, very dear wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully left this earth. She will be missed by her loving husband Peter, sons Bert, Ashley, Dwight, loving grandson Andrew, and daughter-in-laws Jennifer and Niki. She will be greatly missed by her sister-in-law Yvonne and brother-in-law John and...

Anthony Benjamin Sant

Anthony Benjamin Sant

Jan 1, 2015

Sant, Anthony Benjamin With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Anthony Benjamin, a dear son, brother, uncle and friend on January 1, 2015 in his 60th year. Despite battling both physical and mental illness for most of his life, Tony maintained a positive attitude and a love of people. His determination and strength during his last years amazed...

Doreen Margaret Powers

Doreen Margaret Powers

Jan 1, 2015

Suddenly, on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loved mother of Scott (Jody) and Dorinda (Glenn Illingworth). Much loved grandmother of Garrett (Tina), Julie (Christina), Ryan and Lynsey. Survived by sisters Carol and Joyce. Will be sadly missed by many nephews, nieces and close friends. Thanks to...

Margaret Eileen Stothers

Margaret Eileen Stothers

Jan 1, 2015

Eileen Stothers passed away on January 1, 2015 in Oakville Hospital after a short illness. She was predeceased by husband Jack and daughter Stephanie (Brian Pierce) and mourned by sister Kay (Bert Davidson); son Paul (Ellen) and daughter Jennifer (Mark Dietrich); grandchildren Jenna, Andrea, Kathleen and Patrick Stothers; Riley and Jenny Pierce and Tae and Annie Dietrich. Eileen will be...

Gordon Lawrence Leonard

Gordon Lawrence Leonard

Dec 31, 2014

An avid golfer for over 40 years, Gordon passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on 31st December 2014 with his loving wife of 55 years, Pam, by his side. Survived by his children Tim, Andy (Carolyn), Dave (Millie) and by Alexi Helligar. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Zena. He will be missed by most of his siblings and...

Agnes Louden Farr

Agnes Louden Farr

Dec 29, 2014

Agnes Louden Farr passed away peacefully on December 29, 2014 after a brief illness. Born in Oakville, she was in her 98th year. She is predeceased by her mother Robina Farr, father Harry Prior Farr, sister Emily Helen Farr and brother Flying Officer Harry Prior Farr. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth (Betty) Small. A celebration of life will...

Robert "Grant" Goodfellow

Robert "Grant" Goodfellow

Dec 29, 2014

The family is saddened to announce the passing of Grant on Monday, December 29, 2014 in Burloak Long Term Care Centre in his 86th year. Visitation will take place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 10-11am Saturday, January 3, 2015 with a celebration of Grant's life at...

Stuart Malcolm Thomas

Stuart Malcolm Thomas

Dec 28, 2014

With deep sadness we announce the death of our beloved husband and father Stuart Malcolm Thomas on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at OTMH in Oakville. Stu was lovingly devoted to his wife Donna (Mahyle) and his sons Greg and Mike. Much loved by sister Angela O'Donoghue, niece Alison, nephew Brian, brotherin- law Gary Mahyle, sister-in-law Terri and nephews Chris and...

William Edgar "Bill" Taylor

William Edgar "Bill" Taylor

Dec 27, 2014

Bill passed peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital with his wife and two sons by his side. Bill had just celebrated his 79th birthday. He leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Roxie, son Mark and his wife Sara, son Paul and his wife Naomi, granddaughter Kate, grandson Thomas, his nieces and nephews Glen,...

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