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James Henry Forster
Sep 20, 2019
Forster, James Henry, born June 18, 1918. Left this world in peace on September 20, 2019 with both his children by his side. Husband of his beloved late wife Sheila (1966), Father to Suzanne and Andrew, Father-in-law to Fiona and Grandfather to Caroline, Uncle to Lanys (Will), Craig, Penny (Duncan), David (Ruth), Paul (Nancy), Claire (Stephen), Sandy (Andy) and...
James Kevin "Jimmy" Rafuse
Sep 18, 2019
Suddenly on Wednesday September 18, 2019 at his home in Oakville. Jimmy, beloved son of Bruce and Brenda. Loved brother of Shaun (Cindy Barna-Zuzic). Devoted uncle of Jacob and Caden. Cherished grandson of Monica Gates. Dear nephew of Jim (Leanne). Jimmy will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community...
Robert Westfall
Sep 17, 2019
Westfall, Robert Kenneth "Bob"
Peacefully on his own terms, surrounded by his family on Tuesday September 17, 2019 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 76 th year. Bob, beloved husband of Terry. Loving father of Darlene (John Glasgow), Marci, Marni and Bobby (Tara). Lovingly remembered by his 12 grandchildren, Deanna, Devon, Nicole, Brittany, Erik, Jorden,...
Benjamin James Teague
Sep 14, 2019
Ben was with us for just 17 years, but in that time he touched the lives of so many.
Our loving, shining, happy, son, brother and friend was the light of our lives
and the star of our hearts and has left us smiling...
John Arthur White
Sep 13, 2019
Served with the RAF Air Traffic Control
Peacefully on Friday September 13, 2019 at Sunrise Assisted Living, Burlington. John, beloved husband of 68 years to Marjorie (nee Kingston). Originally from England, John retired from the Manpower and Immigration offices of the Federal Government here in Canada. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday September 21,...
Doris Catherine Sciortino (Nee Mullen)
Sep 13, 2019
Passed away peacefully in Oakville on Friday, September 13, 2019 in her 96 th year. Beloved wife of Joseph Sciortino for 67 years. She leaves behind daughters Karen Sciortino, Montreal; Anne Sciortino, Yokohama; Louise Tuffner (John), Georgetown; dear sister Noreen Watts, Charlottetown; grandchildren Joseph Tuffner and Rachel Tuffner (Eryk Mancini); sisters-in-law Norma, Kay and Clare. Predeceased by brothers Irwin,...
Annie (Anne) Brown (Nee Leiper)
Sep 11, 2019
A wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at the age of 92 years. Loving wife of the late Jack Brown. Adoring mother of Cathie (John), Alan (Ruth), Don, Jackie, Angela (Stephen). Anne cherished her 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 21 at...
Jakob "Jake" De Boer
Sep 9, 2019
On September 9, 2019, in his 85 th year, Jake went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family. Survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mieke and his sister Nel de Boer. Loving father of Jakob (Bess de Boer) and Marieke (Kieran Murphy). Proud Opa of Hannah, Harry, Finlay and Oliver. He will be greatly...
Alice Swennen
Sep 8, 2019
On September 08, 2019, in her 89th year, went home to be with the Lord , surrounded by family, after her battle with cancer. Survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Joseph. Loving mother of Lillian Stokker (Ron),Irene Webb, and Marilyn Swennen. Proud Gramma of Pamela and Geoffrey. She will be greatly missed by her cousins, nieces, nephews...
Donalda Isabel Fordham
Sep 7, 2019
Donalda passed away peacefully in hospital, in Oakville, on September 7, 2019. Predeceased by her parents, Fred and Isabel Fordham. She will be missed by her Family in the Ottawa area. Sister of Winnifred (Win) Hamilton (late James). Aunt to Joan Champagne (Gord), Susan Perry (Bruce), Karen de Blois (Mike), five great nephews (and wives) and two great great...
Bruce Armstrong Hamilton
Sep 7, 2019
It is with great sadness that Connie Forbes announces the passing of her beloved brother Bruce. Originally from Portadown. Co Armagh. Northern Ireland the eldest son of George and Maureen Hamilton. Bruce made Canada his home, latterly in Oakville after sevice with The American Army from July 1965 until July 1969. He worked for many years at Nabisco/Kraft Foods until...
Laura Florence Rowbotham
Sep 6, 2019
(nee Sharpe, of Montreal, PQ)
Peacefully on Friday September 6, 2019 at West Oak Village Long Term Care, Oakville in her 101st year. Laura, beloved wife of the late William. She will be lovingly remembered by Cathy Goodier-Pote (William Pote). Originally from Montreal, Laura lived in Hartford CT, St. Louis MO, Vero Beach FLA, Tryon NC, finally...
Francesco Marroccoli
Sep 5, 2019
Francesco "Frank" Marroccoli
Passed away peacefully on September 5 th , 2019 at the age of 90 years old. Predeceased by his loving wife, Antonietta Marroccoli, who he was married to for over 50 years. Francesco is survived by his five incredible children: Luigi (Mary) who survives his wife Colette, Nick (Michelle), Domenic (Gabrielle), Rocky (Shawna), and...
Dudley Stephens Clarke
Sep 3, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving husband and father on Tuesday September 3, 2019, at home with wife Shirley at his side. Dudley was born October 17, 1928 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan and immigrated to Canada with his wife in 1957. He was a devoted husband for 63 years to Shirley and...
Barbara-Joy Dunphy (Nee French)
Aug 31, 2019
Peacefully on August 31, 2019 we lost our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. Long time resident of Oakville. Barb had a long and difficult medical history, including a painful bone disease in the jaw. Over the years there were many procedures and operations and finally two types of cancer. She loved to travel to the south...
Isabel Thompson
Aug 29, 2019
Isabel Thompson (nee Long) passed away in the early morning of August 29, 2019 in her 95th year. Isabel led a full and happy life following a "glass half full" philosophy which she spread to those around her. She was a war-time bride of Donald Thompson (deceased), Postmaster at the Tara Post Office, Secretary at Elmvale District High School,...
Edwin Burns Whale
Aug 26, 2019
Passed away peacefully in his 91 st year on August 26 th .
Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Whale. Caring father of Cameron, Scott and Fraser (Sheryl) and 5 grandsons, Jordan, Andrew, Pearson, Nathan and Adam.
Burns had a distinguished career with 42 years at the Noxzema Company retiring at the age of 60....
Thomas Millman Holden
Aug 26, 2019
In his 96th year, Thomas Millman Holden passed away on August 26, 2019 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Maude; his siblings, Helen, Jack, and Phyllis; and his former wife, Georgina, mother of his children, Leslie (Richard), Ronald (Cynthia), and Timothy (Ann). He is survived by his wife, Rita, and...
Herbert Lange
Aug 23, 2019
Herbert Lange, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Oakville Memorial Hospital. He was born January 24 1926, in Hanover, Germany to Otto and Emmi Lange.
Herbert immigrated to Canada in 1950 where he enjoyed a successful career as a Draftsman, a loving family, and many happy years. He is survived by his...
Eugenie Jennie Sadowy
Aug 23, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Friday August 23, 2019 at her home, Post Inn Village in Oakville Ontario. Jennie is survived by her loving daughter Carolyn, her nephew Claude Vincent and his children Marc and Meghan. Jennie was born in Montreal on May 21, 1931 and moved to Oakville in 2001 to be with her daughter and son in law...
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