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John David Mackay

John David Mackay

May 17, 2010

Suddenly on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Hamilton General Hospital in his 84th year. John, beloved husband of Margaret and predeceased by his first wife Marjory. Loved father of Susan and Holly and stepfather of Brad, Stacey and Joanne. Dear grandfather of Amber, Kendra, Ashley, Ryan, Jennifer, Kristen, Kerry, Tyler and Jaime. A Service of Remembrance will be held on...

Angelo "Andy" Mark Diafrati

Angelo "Andy" Mark Diafrati

May 14, 2010

Died peacefully on May 14, 2010 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at age 104. Reunited with his beloved wife Rose. Much loved father of Mary, Peter, Francis and Philip. Father-in-law of Imelda and Denise. Treasured grandfather of Stephan, Andrew and Diane. He will also be deeply missed by other family members and friends in Canada, England, Australia and Germany. Many...

Robert Gordon Armstrong

Robert Gordon Armstrong

May 13, 2010

Passed away unexpectedly at home on May 13, 2010. Robert will be greatly missed by his son Peter (Miwa) and grandson Liam; sister Jill (Bill Seitz) and brother David (Elizabeth) and nieces and nephews; cherished girlfriend Danuta; and former wife Bev. Rob is pre-deceased by his parents, Gordon and Ruth. Having served as a reserve in the Argyll and Sutherland...

Ursula Gaudit

Ursula Gaudit

May 8, 2010

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in her 87th year. Arrangements entrusted to Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, Oakville (905-844-2600)

Michael James Perry

Michael James Perry

May 7, 2010

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael James Perry on May 7, 2010 in his 52nd year, at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 22 years to Dianne Perry (Dorval) and loving father of Sarah and Kaitlyn. Michael is predeceased by his parents, Ken and Muriel Perry. He will be greatly missed by...

Martin Gerald Cleworth

Martin Gerald Cleworth

May 6, 2010

Peacefully, at Burloak Long Term Care Centre, on Thursday, May 6, 2010 in his 89th year. Predeceased by his loving wife, Shirley Anne Cleworth (1995). Survived by his son John (Yvette) and daughter Vicky (Cam), and his grandchildren, Nigel, Simone and Kathryn. WW11 veteran, career pilot (Eaton's of Canada), avid Georgian Bay cottager and long time resident of Oakville. Friends...

Leila Aylward (Nee: Williams)

Leila Aylward (Nee: Williams)

May 5, 2010

Peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Harry Aylward, loving mother of Margaret and Bob, dear mother-in-law of Pieretta and very special grandmother of Tarah, Stewart, Jennifer and Kimberly. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600), Oakville from...

Luigia Sinelli

Luigia Sinelli

May 4, 2010

Passed peacefully and at peace on Tuesday May 4, 2010 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Nonna to many, she will be greatly missed by her daughter Nerina Murray and her husband Norman, her grandchildren Jacqueline Murray and husband Mike Gaul, the late Mari-Ellen Murray and her husband Andrew Bishop and his wife Cathy Park, Stephanie Murray-Watson and husband Rob Watson,...

Sofie Oryszczuk

Sofie Oryszczuk

May 3, 2010

Sofie passed away peacefully at Wyndham Manor in Oakville. Sofie was born in Sloboda, Ukraine, daughter of the late Katherine and Philip Kwecko. She lived through the hardships of the great depression and second world war. After the war, she made her way to England where she met her husband, Michael. They immigrated to Canada where she gave birth to...

Phyllis Hilson

Phyllis Hilson

Apr 28, 2010

Passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at The Brant Centre in Burlington at the age of 82. Loved aunt of Michael and his wife Sherry. Dear great-aunt of Brian and his wife Karin, Michael and his wife Nitania and great great-aunt of Helen. Dear sister of the late Cliff. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral...

Inez Christina Reid (Nee Macdougall)

Inez Christina Reid (Nee Macdougall)

Apr 21, 2010

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of our mother, grandmother and friend Inez Reid on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. She leaves to grieve her children: Susan Savoie (Ron), Christopher (Kiko), Andrea Reynolds (John) and Peter (Julia) and her sister Edna Morgan. She is predeceased by her husband of 49 years Stanley and her sister Lillian. She...

Donald Raymond Harnett

Donald Raymond Harnett

Apr 20, 2010

On Friday, April 16, 2010 at McMaster University Medical Centre in Hamilton in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Laura. Loving father of Donald and his wife Beverly, Barrie, Darrell and his wife Gay, Leslie and Lindsay and his wife Susan. Will be sadly missed by many other family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva...

Finola Bernadette Earls (Nee Mulcahy)

Finola Bernadette Earls (Nee Mulcahy)

Apr 19, 2010

It is with both joy and sorrow that we announce the passing of loving wife and mother, Finola Earls. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Finola died peacefully with her devoted husband Joseph of 35 years by her side. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by many. She is survived by her daughters Aoife, Niamh and...

Henry (Hank) Reimer

Henry (Hank) Reimer

Apr 13, 2010

On Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Beverley for 60 years, beloved father of Aynslie, Heidi, and Karl, also grandfather and uncle. Hank was a gentle soul, committed Christian, family man, rhodo-man and MAN OF METAL. He was with James Richardon and Sons as an analyst, and later recruited by partners of Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon...

Audrey Helen Smith

Audrey Helen Smith

Apr 11, 2010

Passed away peacefully on Sunday April 11, 2010 at Ian Anderson House in Oakville at the age of 82. Beloved wife to Fraser for 50 years. Loving mother to Stephen (Vicky) and David (Jodi). Proud, devoted grandmother to Avery, Zoe, Emily and Jacob. Audrey's married life was dedicated to her family and helping others through volunteer work. Visitation will be...

Anne Louise (Nee Pullen) Beck

Anne Louise (Nee Pullen) Beck

Apr 11, 2010

Surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at home in Burlington, Anne, after a courageous battle with ALS in her 60th year. Beloved wife of Bob (Chesley) for 35 years. Loved mother of Allison and Kristin. Will be sadly missed by many other relatives and friends. A service celebrating Anne's life will be held at St. Jude's...

Walter Francis Davy

Walter Francis Davy

Apr 10, 2010

(Group Captain, Retired - RCAF) Former Director Industrial Training Branch, Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Province of Ontario. Peacefully at Toronto General Hospital on Saturday April 10, 2010, in his 96th year. Walter, beloved husband of Ruth. Loving father of Philip and his wife Jean. Dear grandfather of Laura and Kimberly. Predeceased by brothers Jack, Albert and Harry and sisters...

Marilyn Pidgeon

Marilyn Pidgeon

Apr 9, 2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Marilyn Pidgeon on Friday April 9, 2010 with her family by her side, in her 69th year. She fought a courageous battle with cancer. Loving, devoted and cherished wife of the late John (Bill) Pidgeon. Loving mother to Debra (Kevin) Landry, Darlene (Tony) Davis, William (Bill) Pidgeon...

Peter John Daniels

Peter John Daniels

Apr 6, 2010

Died suddenly at home on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Husband and best friend of Sandra. Brother of Anne and John & his wife Deborah. Beloved son-in-law of Gloria & David Glutek; brother-in-law of Carolyn & Brian. Adored uncle of Anthony, Campbell, Tiffany, Robert, Andrew, Steven, Daniel and Spencer. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64...

Dr. Charles Neil Newstrom, Ph.D.

Dr. Charles Neil Newstrom, Ph.D.

Apr 4, 2010

On Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Charles Newstrom in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Elaine for 12 years. Dear father of Jill (Steve), Mark (Michelle), step-father of Joanne (Randy), Glenn (Laura), Lorrie (Alan), Craig (Ashleigh). Brother of Joanne. Loved grandfather of Katie, Beckey, Scott, Heather, Curtis, Miranda, Trevor, Mitchel, Jeff, Garett, Grayson and Emma. Great-grandfather of...

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