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Betty Mckay

Betty Mckay

Nov 27, 2008

(Member of the Ladies Auxillary of Branch 114 Royal Canadian Legion, and retired from Trafalgar Lodge, Oakville) We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of a wonderful, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, surrounded by her family, Mom was called to her eternal home on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at the Brant Centre, Burlington. Loving wife of the late James...

Danica Vidovich

Danica Vidovich

Nov 24, 2008

Peacefully, on November 24, 2008 at Vistamere Retirement Residence at the age of 76. Beloved daughter of Marija Smiciklas. Loved mother of Lilly and Vesna. Survived by her sister Ane Vidovich (Janko – predeceased), her brothers Nick Smiciklas (Neda), Pero Smiciklas (Ane), Ilija Smiciklas (Ruza) and Janko Smiciklas (Lela) and her brothers-in-law Ivica Vlahovic (Marija – predeceased) and Ljubo Galunic...

Elizabeth Flynn

Elizabeth Flynn

Nov 22, 2008

On November 22, 2008 Elizabeth Flynn of Barrie, formerly of Burlington, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Mary, surrounded by family. Predeceased by her husband Patrick Flynn. Beloved mother of Mary Flynn (Paul) of Barrie, Kathleen Knowland (David) of Florida, Gwen Flynn (Gord) of Burlington and Elizabeth Flynn (Jeff) of California. Cherished Nanny of Patrick McGuire (Terri),...

Elizabeth Anne Haesler (Nee Leighton)

Elizabeth Anne Haesler (Nee Leighton)

Nov 19, 2008

At the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the age of 74. Predeceased by her husband Murray John Haesler, Q.C. Dear mother to Susan (Dario Ferko), Laurie (Terry Terauchi), Andrew and Allison. Loving "Mama Beth" to Emily, Madelaine and Olivia. Survived by brother Ken and sister Joy. Relatives and friends are invited...

Maud Jocelyn Mclean, Arct

Maud Jocelyn Mclean, Arct

Nov 18, 2008

(1924-2008) Musician, Broadcaster, Author On Tuesday November 18, 2008, at Wyndham Manor in Oakville, ON. Beloved wife for 61 years of John Dunbar McLean, who died on November 14, 2008. Maud (Smart) nee Hicks was the mother of Keith Dunbar (Beth) of Toronto; Derek John (Wendy) of Winnipeg; James McRae of Toronto (Gianetta Baril of Calgary). Grandmaud of Ian and...

Margaret "Miggs" Galloway

Margaret "Miggs" Galloway

Nov 17, 2008

Passed away quietly at her home on Monday, November 17, 2008 surrounded by her family, after a courageous three year battle with ovarian cancer. She was deeply loved by all who touched her wonderful life. She will be missed greatly by her husband Ken, her daughters Vicki and her husband Zhenya, Cindy and her husband Chris, her grandchildren Nicolas, Annie,...

Peter O. Searl

Peter O. Searl

Nov 16, 2008

– Lt. Col. Retired November 1930 – November 2008 On Sunday November 16th, 2008. Peter passed away peacefully in his sleep at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital just short of his 78th birthday. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by family and friends. A service will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West in...

Sister Mary Adeline Carthew

Sister Mary Adeline Carthew

Nov 14, 2008

-Sister Mary Adela CSC (Mary Adeline Carthew) died peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2008 at North York General Hospital. She was born March 15, 1912 at Moorefield near Palmerston Ontario, daughter of the late Alfred Morden Carthew and Ethel Margaret McIntyre. Predeceased by brothers Morden and Peter and sister Alice. Beloved aunt of Jacqueline Marinelli, Marlene Edwards, Anne Marie Heyneman,...

John Dunbar Mclean, Acsc

John Dunbar Mclean, Acsc

Nov 14, 2008

(Artist, retired 44 year employee of Kodak Canada, wounded in first-wave assault on Normandy, June 6, 1944 as QOR of C officer) suddenly on November 14th, 2008 in Oakville, Ontario in his 89th year. John was the dear husband of Maud Jocelyn (Smart) nee Hicks, who died November 18, 2008; father of Keith Dunbar (Beth) of Toronto; Derek John (Wendy)...

Ethel Chambres

Ethel Chambres

Nov 12, 2008

It is with great sadness, the family announces her passing on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Loving and supportive wife of Richard for 65 years, dear mother of Bill (Jean), Sandra, Patricia and grandmother of Michelle. Forever in our hearts. A private family interment will be held. If desired, donations in her memory can be made to the Heart & Stroke...

Sylvia Crompton

Sylvia Crompton

Nov 12, 2008

On Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Sylvia in her 69th year. Beloved wife of John for 49 years, loving mother of Beverley and her husband Donald Meehan and the late Nigel. Dear grandmother of Gregory and Matthew. Survived by her sister Norma Newington and family in England. A service to celebrate Sylvia's life will be held...

Ronald Henry White

Ronald Henry White

Nov 11, 2008

(Member and past president of the Oakville Rotary Club and formerly Oakville-Trafalgar Rotary Club and dedicated volunteer of Sleeping Children Around the World) Peacefully on Tuesday November 11, 2008 at Ian Anderson House, Oakville in his 82nd year. Ron, beloved husband of June. Loved father of Jill and her husband Dan Murphy, Jen and her husband Sandy Calder and David...

Mary Elizabeth Wotherspoon

Mary Elizabeth Wotherspoon

Nov 9, 2008

With great sadness, the family of Mary Elizabeth (McKenna) Wotherspoon announces her passing on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Dearly beloved wife of the late John Wotherspoon, wonderful mother to Judy (Doug) Rattray, Rick (Joanne) Wotherspoon and the late John (Jock) Wotherspoon. Very proud grandmother to Matt (Amanda) Rattray, Rachel Rattray, Heather (Alex) Albertson and Katie Wotherspoon. Predeceased by her parents,...

John Lucas

John Lucas

Nov 8, 2008

On Saturday, November 8, 2008, a long term resident of Oakville in his 83rd. year. Beloved husband of Bernice for 58 years. Dear father of Jane, Sandy and her husband John Estabrooks, John and his wife Janet, Robbie and his wife Shelly and the late Lorraine. Will be sadly missed by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private family service...

Edward Szigeti

Edward Szigeti

Nov 6, 2008

Suddenly in Shanghai after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Edward is survived by his loving daughter Kim Szigeti and her husband Omar Khan. Will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Lexia and Jake. Former husband of Miranda. Cremation has taken place. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Princess Margaret Hospital...

Annibale Oresti

Annibale Oresti

Nov 4, 2008

Surrounded by his loving family, passed away on November 4, 2008 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, at age 83. Beloved husband of Vincenza for 54 Years. Loved father of Elizabeth (Peter Serafini), the late Josephine (Ron Turner), Luciano (Enza), Joseph (Connie) and Dan (Domenica). Cherished Nonno of 13 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Annibale will be greatly missed by his family...

Sally Hoffman

Sally Hoffman

Nov 2, 2008

Born Carmel Sarah Milne at Kingston, ON, on July 17, 1912 to Peter Milne and Sarah Carey; died in Oakville, ON, on November 2, 2008; B.A., Queens University, 1933. Predeceased by William Alfred (Bill) Hoffman, her loving husband of 57 years; devoted mother to Margo and late husband Ted, Peter and wife Frances, Nancy, and Dick; loving grandmother of Jamie...

Helen Grace Howe (Nee Rogers)

Helen Grace Howe (Nee Rogers)

Oct 27, 2008

Peacefully with her family present at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington on Monday October 27, 2008. Beloved wife of Ben for 62 years, devoted mother of Bob and his wife Lynda, Mary Ellen and her husband John, loving grandmother of Heather and her fiancée Lee, Tim and his partner Sophie, and great grandmother to Samantha and Chloey. Cremation and a...

Gordon Ellis Inns

Gordon Ellis Inns

Oct 26, 2008

Passed away at home on October 26, 2008. Born in Wiarton, Ontario, son of Reverend T.H. and Eleanor (Ellis) Inns and brother to Dr. Harry Inns of Brantford. Much loved husband of Mary Inns (nee Dobbie) for 58 years. Beloved father of six: Rebecca, Susie, Sandra, Bruce, Dee-Dee and David and beloved father-in-law of Mike Sanders, Frank Evans, Kieron Dowling,...

Sarah Friel

Sarah Friel

Oct 25, 2008

Born August 23, 1950 in London England. Sarah slipped peacefully away Friday October 24, 2008 at her home in Oakville with her loving son Alexander by her side and her loyal dog Barkley sleeping in her arms. Beloved wife of the late Kerry and loving mother of Amy and Alexander. Sarah will be dearly missed by her sister Hopie, sisters-in-law...

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