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BROWN: Evelyn Mae- (Long-time Member of the Church of the Naza- rene) Peacefully, on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Oakville. Beloved wife of the late Martin John Alkerton and Alex- ander D. Brown. Dear mother of Bruce, Sharon (Peter de Boer) and the late Wayne Alkerton, step-mother to Wayne Brown (Paula). Loving grand- mother of Robert (Brigitte) and Jona- than (Emily). Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oak- ville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. A Service of Thanksgiving celebrating Evelyn’s life will be held 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Church of the Nazarene, 320 Bronte Road, Oakville. Interment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appre- ciated. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com THOMSON: G. James- 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 Uni- versity of Toronto for 25 years. Visita- tion will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lake- shore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday. A service celebrating Jim’s life will be held at 10:30 am Friday January 16, 2009 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, do- nations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville, or Trinity United Church, 400 Stevenson St. North, Guelph ON N1E 5C3 Email condo- lences may be made through www. koprivataylor.com CANARIO, Almerinda- We are very sad to announce the passing of our mom, Almerinda on January 8th, at the age of 68 after a courageous 10 year battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lym- phoma. She was a devoted mother to: Mario and his wife Mary, Louie, Joe and his wife Lucy and Anne and her husband Ewan. Much loved grandma to: Kevin, Brian, Brandon, Monica and Nicole. She will be sadly missed by her sisters: Deolinda, Rosa, Alexandri- na, Beatriz, her brother David and the many nieces, nephews and 'grand dogs'. She was an extraordinary woman who selflessly gave herself to her family, friends and her church. She had such affection for life and people. She won everyone's heart and always had a smile even in diffi- cult times. We want to give special thanks to her doctor, Robert Annis, the many staff at CCAC and the caring staff at the Ian Anderson House. Fu- neral services and burial were held on January 10th. Those who wish to make a memorial donation may do so to: St. Joseph's Portuguese Roman Catholic Church, 2451 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M 4J2 ALLEN, Thomas Kenneth- Peaceful- ly, at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital on Friday, January 9, 2009 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Eileen Mar- guerite (Peg) for 64 wonderful years. Loving father of Thomas and his wife Candace of Oakville and Marlene Bird and her husband Paul of Oakville. Proud grandfather of Brian, Meredith and her fiancé Brian, Jamie, Graham and his fiance Kristi, and Megan. Much loved brother of Joyce Jennison of Swansea. Tom was a longtime resident of Etobicoke and was a dedi- cated and longtime member of Royal York Rd. United Church. He retired from Ontario Hydro in 1977 after 42 years of service. He was an 80 year member of Scouts Canada, as a scout, leader and longtime supporter, Past Master (1962) of Delta Lodge 634 A.F. & A.M, Humber Valley Kiwa- nis Club member for 40 years, includ- ing Lieutenant Governor of Eastern Canada and the Caribbean 1974-76. He was honoured as a life member of Islington, Sunnylea and Cloverdale clubs. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel 4933 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke (between Islington & Kipling Aves) from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Tuesday. Funeral service will be held at Royal York Rd. United Church, 851 Royal York Rd., Etobicoke on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 2 pm. Cremation to follow. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Scouts Canada. VAUGHAN: George William (Bill)- (A member of Oakville Legion Branch #416) Peacefully, on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Me- morial 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 missed by many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. A Service of Remem- brance will be held in the Kopriva Chapel 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Janu- ary 15, 2009. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Special thanks to the health care staff at Credit Valley Hospital Oncology Department and the staff of 4 East at Oakville-Tra- falgar Memorial Hospital. Email condo- lences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com JOHNSTON, G. Clifford- Peacefully on January 12, 2009 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 96th year. Loving husband of Doreen. Fa- ther of Bruce (Karen), Waterloo, ON; Jeffrey (Donna), Kearney, ON; Marga- ret (Bradley) Russell, Waterloo, ON and Craig (Sandy), Pointe Claire, QC. Step-father of Carolyn (Rui) Ramos, Toronto, ON and Rick (Denise) Smith, Florida, U.S.A. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grand- children. Predeceased by his first wife Ethel and his brothers Kelvin, Barney and Gerald. Special thank you to Dr. Hanif Jamal and staff at O.T.M.H. for your compassion and care. A Memori- al Service will be held on Friday, Janu- ary 16, 2009 at St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William Street, Oakville, ON at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to [email protected] GRAHAM, Harold- On Friday January 9th at the Helen Henderson Care Cen- tre, Mr. Harold Graham, born in Toron- to, on July 29, 1919 and a resident of Kingston, who after a full life has peacefully passed on to join his wife Viola Crain, parents David Graham and Ruby Coulson and brothers Bob, Nelson, Ralph and David. He is sur- vived by his sister Evelyn Dankiw of Oakville and his nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel, 3164 Ninth Line in Oakville, on Thursday January 15 between the hours of 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Private interment Glenhaven Memorial Gardens, in King- ston. As expressions of sympathy, do- nations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foun- dation would be appreciated by the family. ODERMATT, Lillian Antoinette- Passed away December 28, 2008 in her 96th year at Chartwell Classic Oak- ville. Beloved mother of Paul (Gwen) and Anne Wilkinson (Jim); grandchil- dren Andrea (Jake), Allan (Paula), Sean, David, Stacie, and Lisa; great grandson Zackery; niece Angela Caret- ta. Lillian was predeceased by her hus- band, Joe, in 1995 after 60 years of marriage, and by her sister, Mary Ca- retta. Lillian and Joe moved from Mon- treal to Oakville in 1983 to be closer to family. She especially enjoyed her friends on the sixth floor of her condo- minium. Our special gratitude goes to Dr. Cynthia Blair for her many years of care and interest in Lillian, and her special attention to her in her last days. Funeral Mass 12 noon Saturday, Janu- ary 17, 2009 with visitation 1 hour prior to service at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 181 Sewell Drive, Oakville. In- terment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. Do- nations to the Good Shephard or to a charity of your choice would be appre- ciated. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com NARDUZZI: Lucille (nee Rene)- 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 nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass to be held Friday, Janu- ary 16, 2009 at 11am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 181 Sewell Drive, Oakville. In lieu of flowers donations in Lucille’s memory may be made to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital or Peel Halton CCAC. Arrangements made through Kopriva Taylor Commu- nity Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (905-844-2600). Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com ANDREWS, Robina- Of Oakville, On- tario-Peacefully, following a short ill- ness, in her 88th year, on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Oakville Trafalgar- Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by her husband, Douglas Guy Andrews in 2001 and her son, Douglas Gordon in 2006. Survived by her daughter Glenys Causton, and grandchildren Sarah and Thomas. Sadly missed by her sister Willys Jack and nephew Richard An- drews in England and her many friends including those from the Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society. The family will receive friends at Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville, ON from 12 p.m. until the time of the service in the chapel at 1 p.m. on Thursday January 15, 2009, with a re- ception to follow. Those who wish to do so, may make a donation in Robina's name to Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, 327 Reynolds Street, Oak- ville, ON, L6J 3L7 FRANCKS-SLAUGHTER: Bentley Clay- Tragically in Oakville, on Tues- day December 23, 2008 at the young age of five years. Loving son of Kim and Don. Dearest grandson and friend of Lorene Slaughter. Bentley will be sadly missed and always re- membered by many relatives, all his playmates, and by those whose lives he touched. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Neweduk" Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. W., (1 block east of Erin Mills Pkwy.) from 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday January 16, 2009. Funeral Ser- vice will be held in the Chapel on Sat- urday, January 17, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment Glen Oaks Memorial Gar- dens, Oakville. As expressions of sym- pathy donations may be made to the Pediatric Ward at the Oakville Trafal- gar Memorial Hospital. WILLINS, Leslie- Peacefully on Mon- day, January 12, 2009 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in his 90th year and after suffering a stroke on January 2nd. Beloved husband of the late Margo. Leslie will be sadly missed by his adopted family the Tek- lenburgs, his sister Joyce Ramsay, nephews, and friends. A funeral ser- vice will be held at 4:30 pm Thursday January 15, 2009 in the chapel of the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600). No flowers, no gifts. Cremation to follow. Email condo- lences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com DEGRUCHY, Ralph- Peacefully on January 11, 2009 at the age of 81 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Marjorie Mundy. Lovingly remembered by daughters Donna (Terry) and Cindy (Tibor). Pre- deceased by his son Rodney. Forever missed by grandchildren Melanie (John), Tara (Todd) and Krysten, great-grandchildren Taylor, Adam, Cameron and Kyle. Sadly missed by sister Minnie and brothers-in-law Her- bert and Leslie. Memorial visitation will be held on Friday January 16, 2009 at Oakview Funeral Home, Oakville from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Memorial Service to be held in the chapel at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Obituaries ANDERSON Betty Muriel At King- ston General Hospital on Wednesday January 7, 2009. Betty (Chapman) of Tweed formerly of Oakville and Guelph in her 82nd year. Daughter of the late Arthur & Dorothy (Mansell) Chapman. Wife of Al Anderson. Moth- er of David (Bonnie), Toronto; Doug, Tweed and Rob (Vicki), Toronto. Grandmother of Cassandra Silver, Ed- monton; Holly & Tairn Anderson, To- ronto. Sister of Marion Coyne, Brighton and the late Isabel Dixon and Mansell Chapman. Aunt of Patricia Coyne, Tom Coyne (Lucille, Morag, Adrienne, Ian), Mike Coyne (Yvonne), Beth Coyne (Julian), Kathy Dixon, Candy Chapman. Cremation has tak- en place. The family will receive friends at the McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed from 7-9 Wednesday January 14, 2009. A memorial service will take place in St. Andrew’s Presby- terian Church, Tweed later in the spring. Donations: Charity of Choice. (www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca) Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Classified Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm E-mail: [email protected] Community Notices Community Notices Community Notices are continued on Page 22 OAKVILLE BEAVER, Wednesday, January 14, 2009 23
