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Margarida Emilia Martins De Almeida Paixao

Margarida Emilia Martins De Almeida Paixao

Jan 5, 2013

Passed away peacefully at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Born on March 18, 1928 in Benfica, Lisbon, Portugal. Beloved wife of Antonio Medeiro Paixao. Cherished mother of Joseph Paixao, Carlos Paixao and wife Kathleen Morkin, Ann Marie Paixao-Pauk and husband Ron. Loving grandmother of Justin and Whitney Paixao, Miguel Paixao and wife Gia. Will be sadly...

Leslie "Roy" Hills

Leslie "Roy" Hills

Jan 3, 2013

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on January 3, 2013 after a brief illness. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 51 years, Ann (nee Viger) and his loving children, Sharen (Tod), Linda, Christopher (Kerry) and Steven. Adored grandfather (Papa) to Troy, Kayla, Lauryn, Caitlyn and Madyson. Dear brother of Gladys...

Katharina "Kay" Myhal

Katharina "Kay" Myhal

Jan 1, 2013

Peacefully on Tuesday January 1, 2013 at age 78. Katharina, beloved wife of the late Alexander. Dear mother of Peter and Alexandra. Beloved sister of Victoria, Stephanie and Caroline. Dear grandmother of Ryan and Matthew. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W.,...

Josephine "Jo" Heath

Josephine "Jo" Heath

Dec 31, 2012

On Monday December 31, 2012 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in her 93rd year. Jo, beloved wife of the late Francis. Loved mother of Beverly Burns. Dear grandmother of David (Lesley), Elizabeth and Debra (Ian) and great-grandmother of 10. Jo is survived by her siblings Nin Brown, George Watson and predeceased by the late Catherine Woodstock. A private family service has...

Margaret Ann Morrison

Margaret Ann Morrison

Dec 31, 2012

Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 31, 2012. Margaret, born in Lurgan, N. Ireland, leaves behind her beloved husband Richard Morrison. Loving mother to George Morrison (Tanya and their daughter Crystal) and Julie Evans (Robert and their children Rob and Steve) and Gail Morrison. Cherished grandmother to Jaclyn...

Joseph Samuel Brister, 5T2, P.Eng

Joseph Samuel Brister, 5T2, P.Eng

Dec 30, 2012

On Sunday December 30, 2012, our wonderful, amazing and courageous husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather passed away following a valiant battle. Loved and loving husband of Margot (Seguin) Brister for 56 years. Devoted father of Kim (Robert) Simich of Whitby, and Robin (Phil) Sbrocchi of Oakville. Doting grandfather "Joey" of Jennifer and Matthew Simich and Timothy, Robert, Alexandra and Harley...

James Clifton Mccarty

James Clifton Mccarty

Dec 29, 2012

(Retired Letter Carrier, Canada Post and a dedicated member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #114) Suddenly on Saturday December 29, 2012 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in his 79th year. Jim, beloved husband of Carol. Loved father of Carey and her husband Don Galivan, Diane McCarty and her partner Kenneth Kenmuir and Mike and his wife Jennifer. Dear grandfather of Robert,...

John Brown Easton

John Brown Easton

Dec 29, 2012

John Easton of Mississauga passed away peacefully at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 82 on December 29, 2012. Predeceased by his wife Elaine (May 2012) of 55 years, loving father of Cathy, Susan (John), Robert, Margaret (Mark). Proud grandfather of Adam, Courtney and Emma. Predeceased by his daughter Jennifer. Will be sadly missed by his brother and his...

Lionel Christopher Desouza

Lionel Christopher Desouza

Dec 24, 2012

(With Metro West Detention Centre Corrections) Suddenly at his home on Monday, December 24, 2012. Lionel beloved husband of Yvette (Saldanha). Loving brother of Luis (Eda), Basil (Dianne). Lovingly remembered by nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905-844-2600) on Thursday from...

Johanna Louise Noth

Johanna Louise Noth

Dec 20, 2012

A Service of Remembrance for Johanna will be held 4:00pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, 1287 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville.

William "Bill" George Cruickshank

William "Bill" George Cruickshank

Dec 19, 2012

On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Bill in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne. Much loved dad of Diane Browne and her partner David Mason of Oakville, David Cruickshank and his partner Karen Rae of Hamilton. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Michael, Griffin and Jake. Visitation will be held on Friday December 28, 2012 from...

Margaret Jean Mcneill

Margaret Jean Mcneill

Dec 18, 2012

On Tuesday December 18, 2012 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Jean in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of Neil and his wife Irene, Michael and his wife Joanne, Brian and his wife Satsuki, Patrick and Owen. Loving grandmother of Erin, Amy, Kathleen, Caley and Kenn. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012...

Maria De Lourdes Ferreira Dos Santos Tacchi

Maria De Lourdes Ferreira Dos Santos Tacchi

Dec 17, 2012

Originally from Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in her 85th year, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, December 17, 2012 at her home in Oakville. Beloved wife of the late Giulio Cesare. Loving mother of Maurizio (Nancy Stenhouse) of Bolton; Cesare (Carolyn Burke) of Oakville, Daniela (Denis Marcil) of Chambly, Quebec. Beloved grandmother to...

Ronald George Szpakowski

Ronald George Szpakowski

Dec 17, 2012

Born December 10, 1964 and suddenly taken on Monday, December 17, 2012 at just 48 years of age. Dedicated son of Georgina Szpakowski and the late Paul Szpakowski. Loving brother of Marquita Manes (Pasquale), the late Paul Szpakowski Jr., Terry Bruno (Sam), and Peter Szpakowski (Penny). Loving uncle to Adam, Joe, Emily, Ben, Ken, Katie and Jake. Ron was also...

Alfreda Marie "Freda" Carlton

Alfreda Marie "Freda" Carlton

Dec 16, 2012

(Retired employee of The Toronto Star) Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the age of 91. Freda leaves behind her loving husband of 64 years Don Carlton. Devoted mother of JoAnn and her husband Mike Jennings and Ron and his wife Trish. Cherished grandmother to Heidi Michelle...

Susan Elizabeth Wells

Susan Elizabeth Wells

Dec 14, 2012

WELLS, Susan E. (nee Kissau) – In Oakville Friday, December 14, 2012 in her 44th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan will be deeply missed by her husband Michael Wells, and her beloved children Ryley, Kaelyn and Chayce. Daughter of Gail Wall (the late Percy) and Robert Kissau (Margaret), Susan is also survived by her sister Cindy (Tom...

Gordon H. Stainton

Gordon H. Stainton

Dec 13, 2012

One journey has ended and another has begun. Gordon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family with love and gratitude for his life on Thursday, December 13th at 8:07 pm at the age of 70. He was predeceased by his father Douglas (2005) and mother Helen (2012). He is survived by his sister Sandra and two brothers, Wilson and...

Sister Benedetta Csc

Sister Benedetta Csc

Dec 13, 2012

Sister Benedetta CSC Community of the Sisters of the Church Died peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Shalom Village, Hamilton. Sister Benedetta (The Rev. Canon Dr. Elizabeth Nicklin) in her 90th year and in the 67th year of her Religious Profession. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block...

Audrey Gertrude Myers

Audrey Gertrude Myers

Dec 11, 2012

On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Audrey in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd. Dear mother of Linda and Robb and his wife Piper. Loving grandmother of Tanya and Kevin and great grandmother of Rinoa and Ayrrow. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville...

P. William Perras

P. William Perras

Dec 11, 2012

The Honourable P. William Perras Retired Judge – Ontario Superior Court of Justice Peacefully at home in his 90th year, surrounded by the love of his family, after a brief and very courageous battle with cancer. Survived by Norma, his devoted wife of 64 years, Bill was a loving and inspiring father to his six children: Bill Jr. (Cindy), Terry,...

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