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Janis "John" Garancs
Jan 19, 2009
Affectionately known to those close to him as "Papu" passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 4:20 p.m. A man of incredible character, integrity and strength, he had the internal fortitude to wait until his family arrived to say goodbye. With everyone by his bedside, we remember his incredible journey through 94 years of his life. Born on March...
Luigi Di Clemente
Jan 18, 2009
Peacefully at his home and surrounded by his loving and devoted family, four days after his 87th birthday, on Sunday, January 18, 2009, after a lengthy, valiant battle with cancer. Survived by his devoted, loving wife Dina, of over 57 years; his sons Joe (Michaela) and Dominic (Jan). Loving exemplary "Nonno" to Julia, Paola, Alana, Daniel and Olivia. Beloved brother...
Joseph Delphus Legacy
Jan 14, 2009
(Retired from Procor) Suddenly, in his 82nd year on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at his home. Joseph, beloved husband of Jean Legacy. Dear father (Pappy) of Genevieve, Sheldon, Margaret, Rosemary, Elaine and Raymond. Loving grandfather of Emily, Thomas, Sarah, Michael, Matthew, Joseph, Arron, Natalie, Jessica and Steven and great-grandfather of Hannah. Lovingly remembered by his sisters, brothers, families and many...
William Coleman "Cole" Taylor
Jan 13, 2009
Born on Feburary 9, 1931, he passed away peacefully in Burlington, Ontario on January 13, 2009, after a 2 year battle with cancer. Cole was an only child and was predeceased by parents Charles and Clarisse (nee Day) Taylor and his daughter Kathleen Marie. Cole worked for Ford Motor Company in many capacities starting in the mail-room and retiring after...
"Bill" George William Vaughan
Jan 12, 2009
(A member of Oakville Legion Branch #416) Peacefully, on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in his 78th year. Bill, beloved husband of Joan (Harris). Loved father of Vickie, Bruce and his wife June. Dear grandfather of Rob, Lindsay, Greg, Graham and the late April. Bill is survived by his brother Douglas and his wife Blanche. Sadly...
Evelyn Mae Brown
Jan 11, 2009
(Long-time Member of the Church of the Nazarene) Peacefully, on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Oakville. Beloved wife of the late Martin John Alkerton and Alexander D. Brown. Dear mother of Bruce, Sharon (Peter de Boer) and the late Wayne Alkerton, step-mother to Wayne Brown (Paula). Loving grandmother of Robert (Brigitte) and Jonathan (Emily). Visitation will be held at the...
Lucille Narduzzi
Jan 10, 2009
After a short battle with cancer on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 82, Lucille, beloved wife of the late Aldo. Dear mother of Janice Narduzzi and her husband Ray McDougall. Much loved grandmother of Morgan and Mark Slater. Brother of Roger Rene and the late Doris. Will be sadly missed by many...
Mary Catharine Caverley (Nee Ryan)
Jan 9, 2009
At Northridge Long Term Care Centre, Oakville, Ontario on Friday January 9, 2009, Mary Caverley (Killaloe Station, Ontario) in her 93rd year, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her bedside. Devoted and caring mother of Don (Yvonne) Caverley from Victoria, BC and twin daughters - Janet Caverley from Toronto and Joan (Ian) Hay from Oakville. Loving grandmother of...
G. James Thomson
Jan 9, 2009
Passed peacefully with his loving wife of 41 years, Ruth, by his side on January 9, 2009 at Guelph General Hospital. A professional mining and civil engineer, Jim worked on projects throughout Canada. Also, he was the head of building and construction for the University of Toronto for 25 years. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral...
Marguerite Jones
Jan 8, 2009
Service of Rememberance 3:30pm Sunday January 11, 2009 Kopriva Taylor Chapel
Joseph Dutra
Jan 5, 2009
Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) on Friday from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at St. Joseph's Portuguese Roman Catholic Church, 2451 Bronte Road (South of Dundas Street), Oakville. Interment to...
Elmer Gerald Throop
Jan 5, 2009
Passed gently after his morning walk on January, 5 2009 less than one month from his 82nd birthday. Elmer had long outlived his doctors' prognosis after detection of brain cancer in October 2007, and his last year was spent in the active and loving company of his family and many friends. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years Muriel,...
Dorothy Jean Smye
Jan 3, 2009
Dorothy left us in her 93rd year on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Churchill Place, Oakville. Beloved mother of Randy (Jenny) and Tim (Twig); loving grandmother of Megan; sister of Mary (Bob) Hartley; aunt to Christopher, Susan and David Wakefield; predeceased by sisters Mona and Barbara. Dorothy grew up in Toronto and Hamilton and spent her school years at King's...
Diane E. Cunningham "Mrs. C."
Dec 31, 2008
Peacefully on Wednesday December 31, 2008 surrounded by her family at her home. Diane (Hoey), beloved mother of Jeffery (Kelley), Amanda (Helio), Luke (Chrissie). Loving sister of Louise Loader (Gary), Karen Slayer (Ralph) and Brent Hoey. Loved grandmother of Kyla, Savannah, Braelyn and Sienna. Lovingly remembered by relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral...
Joseph Ernest Stone
Dec 30, 2008
Regimental Sergeant Major, MiD CD It is with love and admiration for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Duke on December 30th, 2008 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Stone (deceased 1989) and father of Carolyn and Susan (Glenn Hebron) Stone of Calgary, Alberta, and Joseph (Tamara) Stone of Burlington, Ontario. Dear...
Richard Searl
Dec 28, 2008
Suddenly on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the age of 51. Beloved son of Kenneth and Muriel Searl. Dear brother of Gail (Michael) Dignam. Loving uncle to Alexandra, Rachel and Jacqueline Dignam. He will be sadly missed by friends and family, especially by his aunts Jean Pitcher and Gloria de Silvia and relatives in Antigua, Barbados and Trinidad. The family...
Lillian Odermatt
Dec 28, 2008
Passed away December 28, 2008 in her 96th year at Chartwell Classic Oakville. Beloved mother of Paul (Gwen) and Anne Wilkinson (Jim); grandchildren Andrea (Jake), Allan (Paula), Sean, David, Stacie, and Lisa; great grandson Zackery; niece Angela Caretta. Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Joe, in 1995 after 60 years of marriage, and by her sister, Mary Caretta. Lillian and...
Maisie Eileen Marven
Dec 26, 2008
(1919-2008) Passed peacefully in her sleep into the arms of her Lord on December 26th at Burloak Long Term Care. Dear Aunt of Christine Chapman (Jim) of Toronto and Shirley Scane (John) and Vivian Drew of England. Since immigrating to Canada, Maisie was a long-serving and respected employee of Ford Canada Central Office in Oakville until retirement. Following her wishes,...
Garnet W. Bell
Dec 21, 2008
Passed away, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on December 21, 2008, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Audrey; wonderful father of Doug (Erika) Bell, Janet (Tibor) Kovats, and Joan (Darrell) Atherley; adoring Grandfather of Anne-Marie, Robin, Kathryn, Barbra, Davin, Rylan and Great-Grandfather of Anna. He is also survived by his sisters Pauline Dooley, Jewel Russell and his...
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