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47 | Thursday, February 5, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l Obituaries l Obituaries ROGERS, Elizabeth (Betty) Peacefully passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Post Inn Village in her 92nd year. Betty was a dear Aunt to Lynda Adcock ( Bob) and Susan Blake (Carroll). Great Aunt to Cathy Adcock, Todd Emeny (Michelle), Jennifer Minstrell (Paul) and Travis Emeny (Irene). GreatGreat-Aunt to Christian and Rachel Minstrell; Jacob, Lucas and Nicholas Emeny; Brandon and Christine Emeny. Betty was born and resided in London, Ontario and worked for Bell Canada for over forty years. For the past 10 years, Betty lived in Oakville. A special thanks to the staff at Post Inn Village for all their care and understanding. A Celebration of Betty's Life will take place at the Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville (at Dundas) on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The family will receive family and friends from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. until the service begins in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society of Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation and Breast Cancer Society of Canada and would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be shared at www.glenoaks.ca l Obituaries Obituaries / Milestones l Lifetimes l Lifetimes / Milestones CURRAN, Ellen Bridget nee Molloy) Died peacefully on Monday, February 02, 2015 in Oakville, Ontario. She was born on November 17th, 1926, in Derry, Northern Ireland. Predeceased by her husband, John in 2011; Ellen is survived by her children Maurice (Celesta), Aiñe, John, Denis, Elaine Ballinger (Peter), Martina Harkness (Ken); her grandchildren Aimée and Christina Ballinger, and Brendan and April Harkness and one great grandson, Sam. Ellen was beautiful, smart, kind, and had a brilliant sense of humour (often referred to as the Derry wit) which will be long remembered by those who knew her; and even up until she made her journey, she managed to smile a few times and thank us for coming by. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchild were the heartbeats of her life, and her grand dog Peaches (R.I.P) was her constant companion and friend who protected her like a Leprechaun with a pot of gold. In addition to her husband John, a second love of her life was a magical place called Burtonport, Donegal; located on the northwest coast of Ireland. It was the birthplace of her Father, Conn Molloy, and she and her siblings were sent to this tiny village by the sea for safety and shelter during the Second World War. She often referred to Burtonport as giving her some of the most joyful times of her life, so we are confident that by now, she is gently strolling along Ardlands Strand, her favourite Irish beach at Burtonport, watching the seals flipping about in the Atlantic Ocean, collecting sea shells, being gently kissed by the breeze from the sea, and walking towards her, John, her Mom, Dad, brother, and sisters who we know will take her the rest of the way. We love you Mother, we will miss you deeply, but are comforted knowing that you are finally able to rest, and will be reunited with your Irish roots. Family and friends are welcome to drop by this week and join us in celebrating her spirit, her goodness, and her legacy. 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 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Funeral mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville ( http://www.standrewoakville.com). A reception will be held following the service at Seasons Restaurant, 134 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville (http://www.seasonsrestaurant.ca). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Burtonport Animal Shelter (http://burtonportrescue.weebly.com), The DAM - Develop Assist Mentor (http://www.thedam.org/) or to Toronto Youth (http://www.torontoyouth.org) with sincere thanks from the Curran/Molloy Families. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com MEACHAM, Laurie May Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. At age 51, her life was cut short by her battle with cancer. She was a strong, courageous woman who will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter Erin, family and friends. A service to honour Laurie will be held at St Aiden's Church, 318 Queen Mary Drive, Oakville on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1 p.m. Following the service a reception will be held at the church. To read about Laurie's life please visit www.koprivataylor.com We miss her more than words can express but know that her memory will live on in the hearts of the people who love her. She is safe in the arms of Jesus and her family and friends take comfort in knowing that we will be united with her in Heaven. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations can be made to the Meeting House, Oakville. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com MILLEY, Verna Lillian (nee Waldron) After a lengthy illness, Verna Milley passed away on February 1, 2015, at the age of 93. Born in Montreal on January 15, 1922 to Hannah (Pearl) and Percy Waldron, Verna was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, George Jacobs; sister Ruth (Harold) Taylor and brothers Richard (Henny) and Norman (Jean). Verna is survived by her son Douglas Grayston (Dawn Hicks); daughter Carol Andrea (Thomas) Roblin; brother William (Moyra), sister in law Edel, and many nieces and nephews. Verna spent her early years in Montreal where she met George. They lived briefly in Moncton, New Brunswick, returning to Montreal where they raised their family. Verna and George retired to Oakville, Ontario in 1982 where they spent 25 happy years, vacationing in Florida during the winter months. Verna was blessed with good health and many wonderful friends. Her passion for cooking was truly a gift. She was an ardent bridge player and enjoyed tutoring those new to the game. She also dedicated much time volunteering at her church, The Canadian Red Cross and CNIB. Verna's family would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to the palliative care unit at Sunnybrook Hospital. Funeral service will be held at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, ON L6J 3K4 (905) 844-3221 on Friday, February 6 at 12 noon with visitation 1 hour prior (reception and lunch to follow the service). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Verna's name to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario or the Wellspring Westerkirk House Sunnybrook (Cancer Support Centre). Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com STIELER, Richard Albert August 24, 1949 - January 25, 2015 Rick passed away peacefully at the Brant Centre at the age of 65 after a long and courageous battle with MS. Predeceased by his parents, Stewart and Helen and brother-inlaw Bill. Rick served in the US Army for three years with the 101st Airborne Div. in Vietnam as a medic and demolition specialist. Beloved husband of Jane. Loving and devoted dad of Annette (Matthew) and Chad (Jodi). Much loved and cherished grandpa of Kooper and Camryn. Much loved by his sister Ruth and all his nieces. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at the Brant Centre. "Rick was a man who was unstoppable and lived everyday to the fullest". Cremation has taken place. Those wishing, may make a donation to the MS society. WHELER, Jodii (nee Sandberg) With great sadness the family of Jodii Wheler (nee Sandberg) mournes her loss. Jodii fought a long battle as a result of complications from diabetes and passed away peacefully at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on January 31, 2015. Jodii will be greatly missed by her husband Cam and young son Trenton. Her Mother and Father, Pat and Lorne Sandberg of Oakville. Her sister's Carol Ayton (John) and Deb Swance (Dean) and brother Dave Sandberg (Pat). Her nieces Lyndsay, Kristyn and Paige and nephews Mike, Sean, Colton, Logan, Matthew, Josh and her loyal friend Joanne Dixon. Jodii was a bright light to all that knew her. She had many friends and was always quick to share a joke, smile and big hug. 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 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015 followed by a celebration of Jodii's life at 1 p.m. in the Kopriva Taylor Chapel. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association in lieu of flowers would be appreciated by the family. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com In Memoriams / Milestones l Lifetimes Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Calemail classifi edonse ech.c .com email classifi ed@ metrolandwest The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.