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Nancy Jane Gerrie (Nee Watson)

Nancy Jane Gerrie (Nee Watson)

Apr 21, 2013

Nancy, beloved wife of Ken for 56 years passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2013 in her 79th year. Ken's devotion and his loving support of Nancy is an inspiration to his family. Dear mother of Heather (John) Kwant and Elaine (Tony) Valentini. Cherished grandmother to Jonathan, Joanna, Jacqueline, David Kwant and Taylor and Whitney Reinhart....

Margery Mangan

Margery Mangan

Apr 20, 2013

Margery Mangan died peacefully at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, April 20, 2013 with her daughter by her side. Beloved wife of James Mangan, married for 58 years. Mother of Patricia and her husband Rob Ball of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Andrew and his wife Lena of Grimsby, and Keith and his wife Shiela of Northamptonshire, England. Dear grandmother of Kelly and...

Vera Lucile Young

Vera Lucile Young

Apr 19, 2013

It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother and grandmother on Friday April 19, 2013. Lucile was born in Carberry, Manitoba on February 18, 1919, where she spent her younger years. She married her beloved Don in 1941 and they settled in Fort Garry, Winnipeg, where they raised their family. She enjoyed golfing,...

John Robert Bruce

John Robert Bruce

Apr 18, 2013

Husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, sailor, veteran and gentleman, John Bruce passed away peacefully of old age on April 18, 2013 in Oakville at the age of 92. John is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren, who all adored him greatly. John was born on the island of Trondra in the Shetland Islands in 1921. As a young boy, he...

Audrey Doris Johnson (Nee Antill)

Audrey Doris Johnson (Nee Antill)

Apr 16, 2013

Peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in her 92nd year. Audrey, beloved wife of the late Handel. Loved mother of Angela (the late Rick), Roger (Betty), Bernard (Nellie). Loved grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Audrey is survived by her sister Mavis in England. Memorial donations for those who wish can be made to Oakville-Trafalgar...

William Alfonso Hasfal

William Alfonso Hasfal

Apr 13, 2013

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Hazel for 74 years. Loved father Trevor, June, Junior, Franklin, Angela, Sonia, Bunny, Peaches, Richard Ian, Topaz, Noah and Shadoe. Grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather to many and brother to only surviving sister Esther (Auntie Little). Leaves behind...

William Joseph "Joe" Hockin

William Joseph "Joe" Hockin

Apr 8, 2013

William Joseph (Joe) Hockin, CD, BASc, PEng, died peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the age of 94. Joe was born in Newcastle, Ontario, to William John and Rose (Parker) Hockin on January 24, 1919 and was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War as well a UN Peacekeeper in Gaza in 1962-63....

Etta Murdoch (Nee Anderson)

Etta Murdoch (Nee Anderson)

Apr 7, 2013

With love and sadness we announce the passing of a lovely woman and extraordinary mum, wife and friend on Sunday April 7, 2013 in her 78th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her husband Roy Murdoch, former retiree of Ford and her caring mother Robina Anderson, formerly of the Oakville Hospital. Mother of Evelyn, Rona (Ken), Mamie...

Gordon Richard Stewart

Gordon Richard Stewart

Apr 4, 2013

On Thursday April 4, 2013 at Maple Villa Long Term Care in Burlington. Predeceased by his wife Nora and son Richard. Loving father of son, Paul (Barb) and daughters, Jo-Anne (Rick), Suzanne and grandchildren Jim, Teri, Kathleen, Lori, Deborah, Robert, Matthew, Michelle and ten great-grandchildren. Gordie and Nora moved to Oakville in 1944. He was a longtime employee of Ford....

Jaqueline Olive Wickware (Nee Stunden)

Jaqueline Olive Wickware (Nee Stunden)

Apr 3, 2013

On April 3, 2013, our beloved mother peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving family at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by her husband and best friend of 60 years, Douglas Wickware (2007). She was an exceptional mother to Bruce and his wife Sandra, Scott and his partner Mairlyn, Barbara and her husband Stephen. Her grandchildren, Lindsay (Rob), David (Shana), Andrew...

Mary Elizabeth Spear-Gillard (Nee Campbell)

Mary Elizabeth Spear-Gillard (Nee Campbell)

Apr 2, 2013

Peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at OTMH in her 93rd year. Mary, beloved wife of the late Stewart A. Spear and Franklin Gillard. Loved mother of Stewart A. "Buck" (Diana) and Carolyn (John Spurgeon). Dear grandmother of Cynthia, Steven, Amanda, Michael Spear and Robert Spurgeon. Great grandmother of Sean, Jordan, Brock and Kaleb. Dear sister of John W. Campbell...

J. Harvey Sullivan, C.A.

J. Harvey Sullivan, C.A.

Apr 1, 2013

It is with regret that we announce the death of Joseph Harvey Sullivan on Monday, April 1, 2013. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 48 years, Barbara (née Rivard), and is survived by daughter Catherine (Philip), granddaughter Claire Barbara, and son Kevin (Jancis), and grandchildren Kate Moffatt, James Harvey and Emma Grace. He will be missed by his close...

Doreen Margaret Blake (Nee Tutton)

Doreen Margaret Blake (Nee Tutton)

Apr 1, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Blake on Monday April 1st after a very brief stay at the Ian Anderson House in Oakville. Doreen was a loving a devoted Mother to Susan Pink (Guy Roberts pre-deceased) James Blake (Nicole). Doreen was a very proud and cherished grandma to Andrew and Sarah Pink and Justin,...

Mary Frances Morkin (Nee Renaud)

Mary Frances Morkin (Nee Renaud)

Mar 25, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Mary. She has been reunited with her soul mate Jack (1993) and her much loved son John (2010). Mary took great pride in her faith and her family. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandma, G-G-Ma and friend. Left without a referee are her daughters Chris...

Edward F. Solecki

Edward F. Solecki

Mar 24, 2013

Passed away peacefully on Sunday March 24, 2013 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Halina for 56 years. Loving father of Ronald of Winnipeg and Richard (Leanne). Dear brother of Helen (Harry) of Newcastle. Predeceased by sister Lee. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Loving brother-in-law to Krystyna Czernicki of Guelph. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor...

Philip Hotham Shaw

Philip Hotham Shaw

Mar 21, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phil on Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Oakville with his family by his side. Phil was born in England, but came to Canada in his first year where he resided in Toronto, then Port Credit and finally moved to Oakville in 1975. Phil was an amazing cabinet maker who...

Catherine Rose Kenney (Nee Bauer)

Catherine Rose Kenney (Nee Bauer)

Mar 21, 2013

The family of Catherine Rose Kenney (nee Bauer) of Oakville ON and formerly of Montreal, sadly announce her peaceful passing March 21, 2013 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Catherine was born on December 10, 1920 in Sydney Nova Scotia, the daughter of the late Harry and Catherine Bauer. In 1944 she married James Francis Kenney, also of Sydney; they came...

Kathleen "Kay" White

Kathleen "Kay" White

Mar 20, 2013

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kay White at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, on March 20th, with her family by her side. She leaves behind to mourn, special friend Bill Van Mol, daughter Jo-Anne (Mike) Charlottetown, grandchildren Tammy (Silas), Troy, Erin (Tony), Amy (all of B.C), Todd (Purva) Ottawa, and great-grandchildren Clara and Theo (Vancouver)....

Mary "Georgia" Davies (Nee Wilcox)

Mary "Georgia" Davies (Nee Wilcox)

Mar 15, 2013

Passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital on March 15, 2013 after a brief illness. Loving wife for 44 years of Lynton Davies. Loving mother of Marilyn Gray (nee Sandell), Rob Sandell, and caring stepmother to Susan Davies (Tom Kelly), Linda (Jeff Cranford) and Cathie Davies (Barry Little). Loving Gram to Lee (Brian Rand), Jamie Cranford (Megan) and Andy Cranford....

Gerald "Jerry" John Ruffo

Gerald "Jerry" John Ruffo

Mar 12, 2013

The family sadly announces the sudden passing of Jerry on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Brantford in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee McBride). Much loved father of Anthony (Ines), Larry (Teresa), Brian (Janis). Cherished grandpa of Christine, Angela, Eric (Ashley), Daniel, Michelle and April. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore...

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