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Ruth Corrigan

Ruth Corrigan

May 16, 2014

Ruth passed away peacefully at her home in Oakville on Friday May 16, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on July 22, 1937 in Scotland. She bravely moved to Canada in 1974 with her husband Ray and three girls in order to give her children a better life. Ruth was a devoted wife to Raymond for 56...

Penelope Alice Sear

Penelope Alice Sear

May 15, 2014

Visitation will take place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block East of Kerr St.), Oakville from 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014.

Philip Charles Bennett

Philip Charles Bennett

May 14, 2014

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Philip Charles Bennett on Wednesday May 14, 2014 in his 85th year. Loving husband of June (nee McKay) and devoted father to Grant, Brian (Karin) and Darlene. Dear brother of James (Carole), and brother-in-law of Betty-Ann, Evelyn (Ian), and Albert (Isobel). Phil was a doting uncle and grandpa...

Laurence Mary Towner

Laurence Mary Towner

May 11, 2014

Passed away peacefully at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in her 88th year. Laurence, beloved wife of Alfred Towner for 58 years. Cherished mother to Rheal Towner, Nancy Fisher, Norman Towner and the late Henry Towner. She will be missed by daughters-in-law Beth and Shelley-Ann Towner and son-in-law Darrel Fisher. Predeceased by Shane Fisher. Loving grandmother to Samantha Brien and Emily...

Henry Francis Welch

Henry Francis Welch

May 9, 2014

With peace and dignity, on Friday, May 9, 2014 in Oakville, Henry, predeceased by his loving wife Teresa and his daughter Eileen, cherished father of Marian, Tessa (Michael), Stephen (Jane), Cecilia (John), Francis, Julia (Peter), Paul. Loving Papa of Amanda, Gregory, Vanessa, Rachel, Liam, Jessica, Andrew, Emma, Sean, Emilee, Sarah, and Ben. Survived by his sister Margaret Sweeney and brother...

Peter Paul Yuskoski

Peter Paul Yuskoski

May 8, 2014

After a courageous battle, Peter, surrounded by his family, passed in his 90th year at Hotel Dieu Shaver in St. Catharines. Beloved husband of Jean for 65 years. Loved father of Christina Newton (John), Theresa MacDonald (Robert), Paul Yuskoski (Darlene), Kathleen Yuskoski, Mark Yuskoski (Mary). Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Carr, Gregory Newton, Jennifer MacDonald, Nicole and David Yuskoski , Rachael...

Geoffrey Williams Logan

Geoffrey Williams Logan

May 4, 2014

Passed away peacefully at home with Susie (nee Fuester) holding his hand on Sunday May 4, 2014 at the age of 73. Doting father to Karen Styles and Cathy Logan. Father-in-law to John David Styles and James Nicholson whom he embraced as his own sons. Adored "Pa" to Kelsey, Allie, Ryan, Finn and Ella. Dear brother-in-law to James Fuester...

Robert Peter Van Walsum

Robert Peter Van Walsum

May 3, 2014

On Saturday May 3, 2014 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Robert in his 55th year.  Beloved son of Germaine and Cornelis.  Dear brother of Sylvia van Walsum and her husband William Poaps.  Will be sadly missed by relatives and friends.  A Service to Celebrate Robert's Life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday May 23, 2014 in the chapel...

Shirley Helen Vradenburg

Shirley Helen Vradenburg

May 2, 2014

On Friday, May 2, 2014 at her home in Oakville after a long battle with cancer. Beloved sister of Joan Marchiori and the late Elizabeth Hermanus. Loved aunt of Michelle Vuckovic, Joanne Knox and Lisa Boehnke. Will be greatly missed by her many great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.  A celebration of Shirley's life will take place at the...

Theresa Mary Nicoletti

Theresa Mary Nicoletti

May 2, 2014

The family is sad to announce the passing of Theresa at the age of 67 on Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. 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 2-4 & 7-9pm on Monday, May 5, 2014 with a mass on...

Kenneth "Ken" Orval Horwood

Kenneth "Ken" Orval Horwood

Apr 29, 2014

Born and raised in Toronto, Ken graduated from Humberside College. He served as a flight engineer in the RCAF during WW II, returning to enter the University of Toronto. After graduating in Political Science and Economics in 1950, he joined the staff of the Prudential Insurance Company of America in Toronto as one of the first employees of the...

Mildred Theresa "Terry" Beatty

Mildred Theresa "Terry" Beatty

Apr 29, 2014

Peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at age 79. Terry, prescious wife of Doug for 55 years. Cherished mom to Janet (Mark) Cottrill, Lee Beatty (Jim Lahey) and Wes (Cindy) Beatty. Loving grandmother to Cacey, Chad, Kurt and Nigel, who also knew her as crooked eyed grammie. In her younger years, Terry was actively...

Leonard (Len) Mitchell

Leonard (Len) Mitchell

Apr 24, 2014

Peacefully on Thursday April 24, 2014 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in his 83 rd year. F/O RCAF – 440 Squadron 1957-1961. Leonard, beloved husband of Herta for 38 years. Loving father of Marion. Cherished granddad of Denise, Marc and Patrick. Leonard will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews in England, New Zealand, Australia and friends in...

Ross A.W. Switzer

Ross A.W. Switzer

Apr 22, 2014

Peacefully passed away in Oakville, ON to join his beloved wife Audrey (deceased 2009) on April 22, 2014 at the age of 95. He had a tremendous love for his family and was the cherished father of Roberta "Birdie" Whyte (Ron), Bernice "Bunny" (deceased 2012) Bradshaw (Don) and Judith Nestibo (Bryan) along with 5 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren. Survived by...

Mark Wiertzema

Mark Wiertzema

Apr 21, 2014

Peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 63 rd year. Mark, beloved husband of Sandy (nee: Dos Ramos). Loved father of Jonathan. Dear grandfather of Lillian Morgan Wiertzema. Predeceased by his brother Paul. Sadly missed uncle of Nathan and Nicole Wiertzema. Funeral service will take place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home,...

Verna Agnes Mccoubrey

Verna Agnes Mccoubrey

Apr 20, 2014

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 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Funeral servce will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street, Oakville. Interment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. Condolences...

Ethel Marjorie Candlish

Ethel Marjorie Candlish

Apr 16, 2014

died peacefully in her 86th year on Wednesday, April 16th 2014. Survived by her beloved husband J. Ralph Candlish. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 25 at 2:00 pm in the Knox Presbyterian Church - 89 Dunn Street, Oakville. Those who wish may make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Joan Young Clodd (Nee Duncan)

Joan Young Clodd (Nee Duncan)

Apr 16, 2014

Peacefully on April 16, 2014 during a full moon, Joan Young Clodd passed in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 45 years, Ron. Beloved mother of Innes (Nelson) and Duncan (Jen I E). Cherished Grannie of Kenny, Jeremy, Muffet, Emily and Charlie. Joan will also be sadly missed...

Mary Teresa Patrick

Mary Teresa Patrick

Apr 13, 2014

On April 13, Mary passed away quietly at the age of 92 in Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved wife of the late John Michael (1988), she will be greatly missed by her family – son Michael (Jean), daughters Patricia Griffiths (Leonard) and Deborah Muldoon (John), grandchildren John Patrick (Julie), Michelle Mills (Ryan), Scott Griffiths, Tricia Kalantari (Bahman), Mary Helen Muldoon...

John William Macdonald

John William Macdonald

Apr 12, 2014

On Saturday April 12, 2014 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, John in his 69 th year. Loving brother of Evan (Barbara), Leah (William Walster), Charles (Theresa), Evelyn (Yvon Gilbert), Barry (Jackie), Howard (Debbie) and Carolyn (Ray Sala). Predeceased by sisters Susan and Jeanette and brother Jim. John is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  Visitation will take...

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