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John Fraser Mckinnon

John Fraser Mckinnon

Apr 22, 2011

Suddenly on Friday, April 22, 2011 in his 78th year. Loved husband of Clarine, dear father of John, Greg, and Steve (Caroline). Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret and his much loved Aunt Annie. Brother of Heather and Ron (Judi). Grandfather of Melissa, Jessica (Jamie), Jason and Scott. Great-grandfather to Austin. Uncle to Andrew, Dillon, Janice, Jason, Ryan, Nicole...

Luigi Fabiano

Luigi Fabiano

Apr 20, 2011

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our father, Luigi Fabiano, loving husband, father and grandfather on April 20, 2011 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 75th year. Surrounded by his wife, Rose (nee Rizzuti), his daughter Maria (Di Domenico) and her husband Ugo, and his son, Mike Fabiano and his wife Kim (McGregor), and his...

Lucy Sophia Robinson

Lucy Sophia Robinson

Apr 15, 2011

Peacefully, on Friday, April 15, 2011 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in her 56th year. Lucy, beloved wife of Guy. Cherished daughter of Matt and Brenda Farbotko. Loved mother of Matthew and Luke. Dear sister of Irene Farbotko, Mary (Mike) Melymuka and Christine (Chris) Wines. Dear aunt of Stephen, Samantha, Shelby, Mandy, Allie, Kim and Paul. Sister-in-law of John (Mary)...

Clara Elizabeth "Betty" Briggs (Nee Brampfield)

Clara Elizabeth "Betty" Briggs (Nee Brampfield)

Apr 15, 2011

Passed away peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital with her son by her side, on Friday April 15, 2011 at the age of 91. She will be sadly missed by son Michael Ware (Bonnee) and daughters Anne Briggs (Simon Abbott) and Mary Dukovic. Predeceased by her husband John Briggs. Betty was most recently a resident at the Waterford Long Term...

Joseph Cyfko

Joseph Cyfko

Apr 14, 2011

Peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2011 with his family by his side at Georgian Bay Hospital in his 73rd year. Joseph, beloved husband of Stella for 49 years. Loved father of Anthony and his wife Josee, Richard and Sandra and Darlene and her husband Antonino. Cherished Dziadzi of Jessica, Marysia, Alyssa, Matthew, Jeffrey, Alec, Michael, Amelie and Raphaelle. Dear brother...

Sava Bosnic

Sava Bosnic

Apr 12, 2011

Peacefully at Ian Anderson House with family at her side on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in her 91st. year. Loving mother of Dusan (Dragica) and Biljana (Jovan). Cherished "Baba" to; Ilija (Olivera), Suzana (Milic), Jasminka, Jelica (Branko), Milena (Scott), and Dane (Rosana). Very much loved great grandmother of 13 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Ika Cimbur and her family of...

Robert "Bob" Alexander

Robert "Bob" Alexander

Apr 11, 2011

Veteran WWII, 30th Battery, Gunner Passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 11, 2011 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Bob and his beloved wife Heddie were married for 63 ½ years. He will be sadly missed by his children Greg (Helen), Janice (Dale-late) and Bruce (Lily). Lovingly remembered by his 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A...

Thomas Gibson

Thomas Gibson

Apr 9, 2011

Born Cootehill, Co. Cavan, Ireland, Nov. 9, 1937. Passed peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, April 9, 2011. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Price) for 49 years. Dearest father of Paul (Jennifer), John (Marion), and Andrew (Jennifer). Proud grandfather of Leah, Matthew, Sarah, Daniel, Samuel, and Eva. Fondly remembered by sister Isabel (Hamilton, ON) and Betty, Jimmy, and Harry (Ireland)....

Ralph Robertson

Ralph Robertson

Apr 8, 2011

Passed away surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma on April 8, 2011. Lovingly remembered by his wife Roberta, his sister Carol Wong and Ralph's five children with Noreen: Brian (Barb), Leah (Rick), Karen (Colin), Bruce and Linda Robertson and his seven grandchildren. Ralph was a longtime employee of B.A. and Gulf Clarkson. A family...

Kenneth Holmes

Kenneth Holmes

Apr 8, 2011

A Mass to celebrate the life of Kenneth will be held Tuesday April 12, 2011 at 1pm at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville.

Eliasz "Ed" Januczkowski

Eliasz "Ed" Januczkowski

Apr 7, 2011

(Veteran of WWII, involved in the Battle for Warsaw - 1944 and the Battle for Berlin – 1945. Served as a allied guard with the 4130 Polish Guard Unit attached to the U.S. Army at the Nuremberg Trials) Our family sorrowfully announces the passing of Eliasz on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Mississauga Specialty Care in Mississauga at the...

Shirley Marie Coles (Nee Chapman)

Shirley Marie Coles (Nee Chapman)

Apr 2, 2011

Aged 75, passed away peacefully to Jesus' love and care on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved wife of J. Trevor Coles, mother of Allyson and Nicholas and mother-in-law of Dean. Loving grandmother of Scott and Tracy. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of...

Gordon Brooke Ferris

Gordon Brooke Ferris

Apr 1, 2011

Brooke was born in Victoria, B.C. on May 9th, 1944, raised in Oakville, and died suddenly on April 1, 2011 in Hamilton, Ontario. Brooke is lovingly survived by his two sons, Gordon Mark and Charles Blair, daughter-in-law Alison, grandson Charlie, stepmother Marion Ferris and all those who were privileged to know him. In recent years, Brooke fulfilled his passion for...

Joyce Evelyn Best (Nee Morrison)

Joyce Evelyn Best (Nee Morrison)

Mar 31, 2011

On March 31st, peacefully during her afternoon nap, at Sunrise of Oakville in her 89th year. Beloved wife of E.W.R. (Ted) Best (2009), dear mother of Trudy Warner (Dave) of Mississauga, and Douglas (Dawn) of Perth, loving grandmother of Cynthia Beck (Travers), Christine Oldham (Dave) of Toronto, Cameron (Kathleen) of Ottawa and Stephen (Alli) of Santiago, Chile. Great-grandmother of Matthew...

William (Bill) Gregory

William (Bill) Gregory

Mar 31, 2011

Departed this world on March 31, surrounded by his devoted family, as a result of complications following heart surgery. Loving husband of 59 years to Joan Gregory (née Pelletier), much beloved dad to Lee Gregory, Andrea Pain, and Chris Gregory, adored grandpa to Adam and Alexander Pain (and dog Jake), and cherished father-in-law to Andrew Pain and Jeanne Gregory and...

Gertrude Ann Vaccon

Gertrude Ann Vaccon

Mar 30, 2011

Died peacefully in her 93rd year on March 30, 2011 at Northridge Long Term Care Centre. Beloved wife of the late Leander (1985). Cherished mother of Ann Pearl Shore (Morton) of Oakville. Adored grandmother of Alan. Lovingly remembered by sisters Ruth, Letha, Barbara, Carol and brothers Harry and Joseph. Predeceased by sister Lorette and brothers Gordon, Roy and Carl. Gertrude...

James Alexander Roger (Rody) Watt

James Alexander Roger (Rody) Watt

Mar 25, 2011

(B. Comm, MBA, FCMC, CHRP) At home, with his family around him, Rody lost a valiant yet devastatingly short fight with cancer on Friday, March 25th, 2011. Born at Montreal, Quebec on January 17th, 1932, Rody was first son of the late James Stewart and the late Marjorie Helen Watt (nee Annett). Best friend, true partner-in-life, and husband of 54...

Sally Steers

Sally Steers

Mar 22, 2011

On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Post Inn Village in Oakville, formerly of Bedford, UK and Montreal, born Sheila Mary Sally Hailstone, daughter of Sheila and Robert Hailstone. Predeceased by husband William Steers, brother Patrick Hailstone. A fruitful and amazing life celebrated by daughters Susan Baldwin, (Philip), Judy Steers, and beloved grandchildren Emily & William Steers. Brother Tom Hailstone (Norma),...

Lois Marilyn Maclennan

Lois Marilyn Maclennan

Mar 15, 2011

R.N. retired (nee Martin) Dec 1st, 1929 – March 15th, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lois MacLennan. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children as a result of complications following surgery. Beloved wife of Frederick F. MacLennan, dear mother of David (Ruth) MacLennan, Stratford, Ontario & Heather (Laurence) Whittaker Milton,...

John Roberts

John Roberts

Mar 14, 2011

1st Sgt. U.S.M.C.R Passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2011 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving Dad of Jamie, Tracey (Morry Helfan) and the late Kim (Randy McMillan). Cherished Grandpa of Allison, Carly and Jake. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (905-844-2600) from 2-6...

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