Obituary Listing
Recent Obituaries
Vernon Harold Bonyun
Nov 22, 2009
Died peacefully in his 94th year at Northridge Long Term Care Centre, Oakville. Beloved father of Nan (Lonsdale), Stephen and Robert, grandfather of 7, great-grandfather of 5 and loving husband of Vera. He lived a full and happy life and will be missed by all who knew him. Many thanks to the staff at Northridge for their wonderful care. A...
Katharine Shirley Myrans
Nov 21, 2009
Quietly on Saturday November 21, 2009 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in her 98th year. Wife of the late Simon Gordon Myrans. Daugher of the late Sam and Olivia Manerud of Eugene, Oregon. Loved mother of Tony (Elizabeth), Heather Christensen, and Jennifer. Dear grandmother of Katie, Iain, Clare, Peter, Elyse and Christopher. Great-grandmother of Rachel. Katharine is predeceased by her eight...
Doreen Agnes Kowalchyk
Nov 19, 2009
On Thursday November 19, 2009 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Dear mother of Carol-Lynn and her husband Jim Calzavara and David Pickett. Loving "Nan" of Stacey and her husband Tony Fairclough, Shannon and her husband Tige Pollock, Mike and Jennifer Calzavara, Amy and her husband Ron Skidgemore, Clayton Moskalyk. Great-grandmother of Melissa, Gavin, Matthew, Caitlyn and Marcus. Doreen is the...
Joan Collett
Nov 16, 2009
After a courageous battle with cancer Joan passed away peacefully at Ian Anderson House on Monday, November 16, 2009. Joan will be greatly missed by her two living brothers Robert and Eric Ashcroft, her children Philip and Geoff and their wives Julie and Carolyn, Susan, wife of deceased son Reg, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and close friends Susan and...
Audrey Ella Caven
Nov 16, 2009
Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Audrey (Redshaw) beloved wife of the late Daryl Caven, loving mother of Michael Barry (Joanne) and Darlene. Sister of Doreen, Grant, Carol and predeceased by Helen. Loved grandmother of Cheryl and David. Special friend to Robyn and her son Harlan. A graveside interment will take place 11:00...
Robert Craig Mellish
Nov 13, 2009
(Retired from Bell Canada after 35 years service) Peacefully, on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Robert, in his 89th year, beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Day). Lovingly remembered by Angela Wilson and her children Sarah, Shelanda and Shelancia and many friends. Thanks are extended to Acclaim Health for their care and compassion. A graveside service...
Alice Simonne Philippe
Nov 10, 2009
On Tuesday November 10, 2009 at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Alice in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Andre. Dear mother of Rolande and her husband Raymond Bali. Loving grandmother of Joanne and her husband Domenic Richens and great-grandmother of Megan, Liam and Asha. Dear friend of Dr. Ernie Ewaschuk and his wife Carol. A private...
Giulio Picciotti
Nov 9, 2009
On November 9, 2009 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Giulio in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Assunta. Dear father of Angela and her husband Amedeo Della-Penna, Ninetta and her husband Antonio Tartaglia, Luigi and his wife Teresa. Loving grandfather of Luciana, Anna-Rita, Tammy, Jason, Jessica, Lidia, Mirna and Gina and great-grandfather of nine. Giulio will be sadly missed...
Eleanor Margaret Drowley
Nov 7, 2009
Peacefully at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Ellie was the dearly loved mother of Patrick of Belleville, Sue Moffat and her husband Rob of Ancaster and Louise Harris of Burlington. She was predeceased by her loving husband Brad and her infant grandson Sean Wilson Moffat. A wonderful Nana to Ryan and Jamie Moffat and Brad...
Jean Kirk
Nov 6, 2009
Passed peacefully at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 6, 2009. In her 81st year, gone home to be with her husband Philip and dear mother Civilla. Loving mother of John and his wife Kay (Rockwood) and David and his wife Janie (Orangeville). Kind grandmother of Leigh Ann, Tara and Tim, Jenifer and Tim, Matthew, Michael and his...
Patricia Bernadette Mullen
Nov 2, 2009
Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, (One block east of Kerr Street) Oakville on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 3-5 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service in the Kopriva Chapel at 5 p.m. Cremation to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Crematorium.
R. Barry Shingler
Oct 31, 2009
After a courageous struggle with leukemia, Barry passed away peacefully at home on October 31st after celebrating his 70th birthday on October 26th. He will be greatly missed by his wife Ann, and his stepchildren Dawn Ellis Hare, Scott Ellis and Maralyn Ellis (Frank Meeussen), as well as his sister Pat Male (Russ) and his nieces Terry and Susan, and...
Joseph Jacob Domski
Oct 29, 2009
Passed peacefully on Thursday, October 29th , 2009 in his 90th year at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Loving husband to Albina. Cherished father of Joseph & wife Maria, Janine & husband Cecil, Mary & husband Erik. Beloved grandfather of Delia, Lisa, Lucas, Kari, Kayli, Nancy & Ashlee. Loving great-grandfather of Jalen, Hannah & Isaiah. Visitation will be held at Kopriva...
Evelyn Louise Szabolcsy-Szmolar (Nee Hartwell)
Oct 24, 2009
Peacefully, at Oakville, Ontario on October 24, 2009, at age 93. Proud and loving wife of 28 years of Dr. Paul who predeceased her in 1985. Born in Galt, she had been a resident of Guelph, Hamilton and Georgetown (founded by her great-great-grandfather George Kennedy) before making Oakville her permanent home. An astute businesswoman, lover of animals and of the...
Virginia Lee Rogers (Nee Soanes)
Oct 21, 2009
Passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Ian Anderson House in Oakville. Born July 15, 1932 to the late Dr. and Mrs. E.P. Soanes ("Soapy" and "Stuart") of Oakville, wife of Lee S. Jacobs, loving mother of Mimi (Andresen) (Bob) Gray, Eric (Helena) Andresen, and Geoffrey (Dierdre) Rogers, devoted grandmother to Michael and Katie Gray, Morgan, Sean, Sasha and...
Alexander Chapeski
Oct 21, 2009
(Retired from Ford Motor Company) Suddenly of cardiac arrest on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Alexander in his 80th year, son of the late John F. Chapeski of Renfrew and Elizabeth Yereck of Otter Lake Quebec, beloved brother of Frances Robertson of Markham,ON, Rita La Fleur of Schumacher, ON, Rose Bresee of Renfrew, ON, Theresa Crogie of...
Beatrice Donald
Oct 20, 2009
Peacefully, on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Wyndham-Manor, Oakville, in her 95th year. Beatrice, beloved wife of the late John. Loved mother of Valerie (Len), George (Eleanor) and the late Ruth (Herb) and the late Charlie and his friend Evelyn. She will be missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private family service. Cremation. Interment St. Jude's Cemetery, Oakville. Those who...
Henry Sokol-Bielski
Oct 16, 2009
Passed away on October 16, 2009 at Halton Hills Extendicare at the age of 84. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, (905-844-2600) from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2009 with Entombment on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, 8361 Yonge Street, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

