Obituary Listing
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Patricia Marilyn Thrasher
Feb 8, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Thrasher on February 8, 2011 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Patricia will be dearly missed by her devoted husband and best friend Tom, her loving children Linda (Gary), Karen (Steve), Susan (John) and Paul (Ashleigh). She will be forever Nana to her grandson Carter and 2...
Alwyn J. "Bill" Blanchette, Jr.
Feb 6, 2011
Passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011 with his family at his side at Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas at the age of 71. Beloved husband for 49 years of Johanna. Devoted father of Brigitte Blanchette-Thompson, Norman Blanchette and Christina Blanchette-Miller. Cherished grandfather of seven. He is remembered and missed by his family in Canada, Rose and Bill, Peter...
Frederick William Oliver
Feb 5, 2011
Oliver: Fred W. It is with sadness that we advise you of the passing of Fred W. Oliver, on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in his 88th year. Fred was born in Brantford Ontario, his family moved to Hamilton in 1930 and to Burlington in 1939. Predeceased by his parents, brother Tom and sister Marge....
J. Carl Daly
Feb 5, 2011
Peacefully, on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 83. Carl, Beloved husband and best friend of Aileen (nee Saretsky). Cherished Dad of Maureen, Patricia-Anne, Kelly and the late infant son Kevin Carl. Loved Grandpa of Kevin, Derek and Christopher, Meghan, Emily, Nicole and Michael. Recent great-grandpa of Maxx. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Jane,...
Irene Mary Arseneault (Nee Pilon)
Feb 4, 2011
The family sadly announces the peaceful passing of Irene at Brantford General Hospital on Friday, February 4, 2011 at the age of 84. Loving wife of the late Wilfred. Long time companion of the late Gilbert Spencer. Beloved mother of Marlene (Al Bencina), Don Pilon (Deb), Norm (Karen), Carol (Les Feero), Brenda (Bruce Spencer), Merv (Erin), Bev (Chris Dugdale), Kevin...
Andrew Donald Mcconachie
Feb 2, 2011
(Captain R.C.A.F., 435 Squadron, Retired Captain Air Canada) Peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, Don passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife Shirley and Step-Mother Margaret. Loving father of Campbell (Janice), David (Elaine) and Carol (John Shaikh). Brother of Earl (Jane) and Keith (Nancy). Loved by 9 grandchildren. Visitation will be held...
William Allen Redshaw
Jan 31, 2011
Devoted husband for 60 years to Audrey Lorraine (Richmond). Proud father of Richard (Gayle Fish) and Robert (Erin Reger). Beloved Papa of Samantha, Robin, Scott and Graham. He was one of two children born to the late William and Marjorie Redshaw and was predeceased by his sister Margaret. Allen's second love in life was serving his community as a member...
Douglas Charles Appleton
Jan 28, 2011
On January 28, 2011 in Oakville, Ontario, age 90 years, due to complications of Parkinson's Disease. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Joy (Winters) in 1996, his elder son David William (Linda Mary Rothney) in 1997, and his daughter Anne Elizabeth (Brent Allen Boyd) in 2004. Devoted father of son John Douglas (Mary Jane Slavin) and proud grandfather of Jordan,...
Nicola Marchetti
Jan 27, 2011
On Thursday January 27, 2011 at the Ian Anderson House in Oakville, Nicola in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Angela for 45 years. Dear father of Flavia and the late John. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West...
Hendrikus "Henk" Bennink
Jan 27, 2011
After a short illness, Henk Bennink passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved and devoted husband of Johanna (Veerbeek) for 59 years. Dear father of four sons, Ben (Marita), Erik (Janice), Henry (Jen) and Gerald (Lori). Loving Opa of Jennifer (Pat), Sandy, Luke (Jen), Cody, Katie, Mitchell, Leah, Jackson, Cooper, Alex, Tess...
Hermina Farkas
Jan 26, 2011
Journeyed peacefully home to God in her 84th year, on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Hermina was a devoted and loving wife to Gabor for 65 years. Born in Mezokeresztes, Hungary on April 17, 1927. Greatly missed by son Frank, daughter Elizabeth and her husband Steve. Survived by her loving brother Julius, grandchildren Monica, Stephanie and...
Marilynn Stewart Browne (Nee Creese Of Montreal, Quebec)
Jan 25, 2011
On Tuesday, January 25, 2011, died at home after a long battle with multiple myeloma cancer. The family was with her at her passing. She will be sorely missed by her husband Anthony and her son, Brendan and daughter-in-law Susan and family members and friends.
Audrey Patricia Shand (Nee Batchelor)
Jan 21, 2011
On January 21, 2011 in Oakville, Ontario in the loving company of her sons James and John. Pat was a devoted wife to her husband Rodger (departed) and mother to James and his wife Colette and John and his wife Denice. Daughter of William and Gertrude Batchelor; predeceased by her brother Thomas John Batchelor; grand-mother to Alexandra and Brooke, and...
Richard Frank Kirk
Jan 21, 2011
(retired from TD Bank, Member of Hopedale Presbyterian Church) On Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Dick beloved husband of Alma (Copp). Dear father of Scott (Julie), Jeff (Christie). Brother of Dianne Bauer. Loving Grampa of Clarissa, Nathaniel and Sofia. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one...
Irena Sroka
Jan 20, 2011
The family sorrowfully announces the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Irena on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Loving wife of the late Paul. Loved mother of Helen, John (Marie), Irene (John), Sophie (Patrick), and Frank (Corrie). Proud Babcia of Jason and Michael (Alison), Robert, Christopher and Paul, Michelle and Shannon, Lauren and Sean. Great-grandmother of...
Violet (Pat) Maclean
Jan 20, 2011
Pat MacLean passed away peacefully at 3:30 am, January 20th, 2011. Her final days were in the care of Ian Anderson House in Oakville, Ontario. Born in England, she is survived by her sister Bunty (Norman), her two loving sons Paul (Sally-Beth) and David (Jan), five grandchildren (Avery, Conan, Dugald, Danny and Roz) and six great grandchildren (Lachlan, Rebecca, Hunter,...
Eric Reginald Dennis
Jan 20, 2011
Passed away peacefully at Post Inn Village, Oakville on January 20, 2011, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Stonehouse) and the late Maxine (Maybee). Father of Dixie Trenholm (Locksley) and Bill Dennis (Helen) and Vicki Dennis. Stepfather to John Stonehouse (Grace) and Louise Stonehouse. 'Papa' to Debbie Trenholm, Richard Trenholm (Debbie), Robert Dennis (Maureen), Amy Dennis, John Uvira...
Robert "Bob" Kennedy
Jan 19, 2011
Peacefully, on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Bob, beloved husband of Joan. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600), Oakville on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 1150 Monks...
Barbara Williams
Jan 19, 2011
On Wednesday, January 19, 2011 passed away peacefully at age 82. Beloved wife of George. Loved mother of Jennifer (Brian) Hew, Jo-Anne (Sylvain) Rivet, Kathie (Alex) Rey, Claire (Barry) Smith. Grandmother of David, Jason, Kimberly, Alexander, Javier, Jonathan, Jessica, Emily, Lydia, and Joel. Great grandmother of Brett. Survived by sister Mavis, and brothers Trevor and Randolph. Predeceased by her sister...
Mary Ann Kennedy
Jan 18, 2011
On Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Mary in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Kennedy. Will be sadly missed by relatives and friends. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 12 – 2 p.m. at her home at 404 – 6 John Street, Oakville.
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