passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington on Monday, August 18, 2008 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving and devoted mother of Pamela Button. Predeceased by son David, sister Marie and brothers Donald and Lloyd. Survived by sisters Margaret, Hilda and husband Jim Turner, brother-in-law Vernon Browne and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville, (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008 in the Kopriva Chapel. Interment Burlington Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Autism Society of Canada, Box 22017, 1670 Heron Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 0C2 or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 311, Markham, ON L3R 5J2 would be appreciated by the family. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com Published : 2008-08-20
REED, Arthur, Ernest
1925 - 2008
Arthur Reed passed away at the age of 82 on August 15, 2008, surrounded by family. Arthur spent most of his career as a high school teacher and technical director in London, Oakville (White Oaks High School), and Milton (E. C. Drury). He was a graduate of McMaster University (B.A.) and The University of Toronto (B.Ed.). He is survived by Donna, his loving wife of 57 years, brother Wilf, children Greg, Brent, and Rhonda, and five grandchildren: Erik, Katherine, Aubrey, Breanna, and Andrea. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 20th at 2:00pm at Church of the Epiphany, 141 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON, L6L 3C3. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Church of the Epiphany General Fund (905.827.2546) or to a charity of one's choice. 'Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal'
Sir Thomas More Published : 2008-08-20
ROWLAND, Frank
It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Frank on Monday, August 18, 2008 in Oakville. Beloved husband of the late Grace. Loving father of Joseph and his wife Eileen, Michael, Jacquelyn and her husband Andrew Fletcher, Maureen and her husband Craig Harris. Loved grandfather of Alex and Jake; Caitlyn and Christopher; Meghan, Liam and Ewan. Frank will also be missed by many family and friends. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905-844-3221) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 10:30a.m. Interment Trafalgar Lawn cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Published : 2008-08-20
Robert (Bob) W. Burgess
There are no words to express the deepest gratitude the family of Robert (Bob) W. Burgess feel for the kindness, support, generosity and sympathy from our families, friends, neighbours and members of our community on the loss of our beloved Husband and devoted Father and Grandpa on September 3rd, 2008. We thank you for the beautiful flowers, memorial donations and sympathy cards. The loving care and support Bob received throughout his battle with cancer touched us enormously. A heartfelt gratitude to our friends and neighbours whose help we especially needed at this time. A special thank you to the wonderful Doctors, Nurses and staff of Ross Memorial Hospital (Lindsay) Pallative Care and the Emergency Dept.; Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre; Princess Margaret Hospital Lodge; City of Kawartha Lakes EMS; The Travois Transfer Ambulance and nurse escorts who made Bob's daily journeys as comfortable and pleasant as possible; and the Canadian Cancer Society's Transportation Services. Our appreciation and thanks to Rev. John Benham for a thoughtful and comforting service. Thank you to McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home for their caring and comforting guidance given to us and for their professional services including a excellent luncheon served after the service. The love, kindness and caring shown to our family will be cherished always. Margaret and family Published : 2008-10-08
ALEXANDRINA Helen Moore
passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at the age of 90. Predeceased by her husband Ronald Allen. Loving mother of Jane (Ed) Kesik, Nora Douglas, Jack Moore and Anne Moore. Cherished grandma to Deborah (Bruce) Foss, Christopher (Kim) Kesik, Joseph Pecchiarich, Robert Kesik, Shawn (Shawna) Kesik. Dearest gran to Natalie Foss, Emma Kesik, Andrew Foss, Ryan Kesik and Lily Suzuki-Kesik. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Thursday from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service on Friday, October 10, 2008(time to be confirmed) at Long Branch Baptist Church (3381 Lake Shore Blvd W., Toronto). Interment Park Lawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children.
ALLEN, Mary Elizabeth
At the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington on Tuesday October 7, 2008, Mary (nee Porter) Allen of Burlington at the age of 69. Beloved wife of John Allen. Much loved mother of Katy, and her husband Jacques Ndione, Julia Allen and John, and his wife Jennifer. Cherished grandmother of Anaïs and Hunter. Dear sister of Patricia, and her husband Dr. Patrick Sweeny. Mary was a former teacher with the Halton Board of Education. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall) BURLINGTON (905 632 3333) on Friday October 10, 2008 from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. A Private Family Service will be held. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy to the Canadian Liver Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
BAINTON, Leslie
passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the age of 80. Leslie Bainton, beloved husband of Eva. Loving father of Penny and her husband Leonard Plant and Bill and his wife Evelyn. Forever remembered by his grandchildren Paul and his fiancée Joanne, Katie, Kayla, Jessica, James, Jason, Johnny and Jackie also his great grandchildren Emily and Shawn. Survived by 2 brothers and 4 sisters in England. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in law and his favorite dog Jake. Family and friends are invited to visit at the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. Milton 905-878-4452 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Thursday. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 2:00 pm. If desired, memorial donations to Renal Services at the Credit Valley Hospital.
CADGER, Helen
passed away at Allendale in Milton on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Helen Cadger, beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Richard and his wife Ann of Caledon and Hilary and her husband John Taylor of Wasaga Beach. Sadly missed by her grandchildren; Emily and Savannah Cadger, Johnny Jr. Taylor and Andrea and her husband Angelo Fefekos. Dear sister of Margaret Mellis of Scotland. Helen was a life time resident of Milton and worked for Litton Systems for many years. Family and friends are invited to visit at the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. Milton 905-878-4452 on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. The Memorial Service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 am. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Hearing Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
CHRISTIE, William 'Bill'
Peacefully at the Carpenter Hospice, Burlington on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine 'Gerry' (nee McCarron). Loving father of Kathleen Christie and her husband Alan Beavis of Burlington and Sharon Clayton and her husband Brad of Ayr. Loved grandfather of Michelle and Heather Clinning and Mike, Scott and Ryan Clayton. Dear brother of Grace McLaughlin of Kitchener. Predeceased by his son Ross, brothers John, George and sisters Thelma (Peg), May and Joan. Special thanks to everyone at Winston Park Retirement Home and the Carpenter Hospice. Cremation has taken place. A private service for immediate family has been arranged. If desired, donations to the Carpenter Hospice would be appreciated. (Arrangements entrusted to SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, BURLINGTON 905-632-3333)
DJORDJEVIC, Stanimir "Stan" "Bata"
passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington with his loving family by his side, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Efimija "Effi", loving father of Nik and his wife DeeAnn. Stan is survived by his sisters Rada, Sana, Jela and Brana all of Belgrade and Gordana of California. Stan will be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews and friends. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Thursday from 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m., where the Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Burlington Memorial Gardens. If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
EUSTACE (nee Nauman), Helen Vila
Peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late E.C. (Carter) Eustace, Dearest mother of Marilyn (David Clark), David (Franca Fusco) and Mark (Nancy Keith). Cherished grand-mother of Andrew Clark. Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews throughout Canada and the USA. Predeceased by her parents Harriet Mable (nee Boak) and Vernon Clifford Nauman. Born in Ottawa, Helen was a graduate of McDonald College. After her marriage in 1946, she lived in various cities throughout the Maritimes and Quebec before returning to Oakville, Ontario where she and Carter had lived for the past 40 years. Friends are invited to visit the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Wednesday, October 15 from 12-1 pm. Memorial Service will follow in the Chapel at 1:00pm. Interment to be held later at Beechwood cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Ottawa Humane Society or the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association. Condolences/Donations/ Tributes at 613-233-1143 Published : 2008-10-12
FRANKS: Kenneth
Died at Ian Anderson House, Oakville after a long siege with cancer on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Ken was born on March 20, 1928 in Wallington, Surrey, England. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Edna (2003) and his beloved daughter Mandy (1987) and his first wife May (1982). He is survived by his beloved wife Marilyn, his son David (Cheryl) and his grandchildren Rob and Catie Franks. He will be greatly missed by his extended family ' Leslie, David, Megan and Whitney Waychison, Michael, Pasha, Anastasia, John-Michael and Gabrielle Townshend, Robert and Julia Milmine. He has been cremated and at his request no service. There will however be a gathering on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600). Heartfelt thanks to Dr. DaSilva, Dr. Keely and Dr. Kaiser. We are very grateful for the help provided by the CCAC, especially Alison Powell. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Ian Anderson House, P.O. Box 61034, 511 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville, ON L6J 7P5.
'Strike up the heavenly band Ken'
GRAHONJA, Tracey Ann
Following a lengthy illness, Tracey passed away peacefully at her home in Milton on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Loving wife of Anthony. Loving mother of Taylor Jade. Dear daughter of Lynda Jamieson and the late Paul Jamieson. Sadly missed by her brother Chris and step father Reg Sloan. Family and friends visited at the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. Milton 905-878-4452. The funeral service was held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Memorial donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada 60 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 600 Toronto, ON M4T 1N5 would be appreciated.
KUBOTA, Shig
Peacefully after a lengthy illness at the age of 78, on Saturday October 4, 2008 at the Milton District Hospital with his wife of 50 years by his side. Beloved husband of Kay. Loving father of Naomi and Ken and his wife Eryn. Ji-chan to Kaelyn and Ana. A memorial service in honour of Shig will take place at the J. SCOTT EARLY FUNERAL HOME, 21 James Street, Milton (905) 878-2669 on Thursday October 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. A sincere thank you to the entire staff of the Milton District Hospital, especially the nurses of Complex Continuing Care. Thanks also to Dr. Tam for his care.
PRESNIAK: Dorothy Helen
Dorothy passed away unexpectedly at the Milton Hospital on Sunday, October 5th, 2008, in her 89th year. She was the loving wife of George and the devoted mother of: Lynda Calbery, Donald Wright and his wife Cathy, David Wright and his wife Barbara, Douglas Wright and his wife Jenny, Mary-Ann and her husband Gary Elwood, George Presniak and his wife Kathy, Pat and her husband Bob Walker and Bill Presniak and his wife Fran. Dorothy will be sadly missed by her: grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her faith in the Maple Leafs and the Blue Jays, as well as her knitting and other good works for the Salvation Army. The family will receive friends at the Mac Kinnon Family Funeral Home, 55 Mill Street East, Acton on Wednesday, October 8th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the "Shoemaker Chapel" on Thursday at two o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. MacKinnon Family Funeral Home "Shoemaker Chapel" (519) 853-0350 or 1-877-421-9860 (toll free)
SCOFFIELD, A. Walter
Peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in his 91st year. Beloved husband for 66 years of Joan. Loving father of Elaine, Greg (Pat), Debbie and Cheryl. Loved grandfather of Jennifer (Andrew) and Steven; Candice and Thomas; Caroline and Nicola and great-grandfather of Jack and Ella. Dear brother-in-law of Janet. Also remembered by his nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Walter's life will take place at a later date. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Keaton, Jane, Yolanda and all the staff at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care given to Walter. Published : 2008-10-12
SLAVIN: James Paul
Suddenly after a brief but valiant fight with cancer, on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in his 82nd year. Jim, beloved husband of the late Margaret Slavin. Loved father of Richard and his wife Kathy, Tim and his wife Pam and Laurie and her husband John Mitchell. Dear grandfather of Heather, Cole, Katie, John James and Douglas. Cherished friend of Helena McDonald. Survived by his sister Norma Montpetit and brothers Pat and Bernie. Missed by his many friends from The Northridge Public Golf & Country Club in Brantford, The Oakville Hopedale Seniors Bowling League, The John Colbourne Seniors' Association and friends and neighbours at Rotary Gardens Oakville and The Oakville Lawn Bowling Club. Visitation was held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) on Wednesday from 7-9p.m. and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. (today) on Friday, October 10, 2008 at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville. Cremation. If desired memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
