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55 | Thursday, May 21, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com Anniversaries / Milestones l Obituaries l Lifetimes Celebrating an Anniversary? Post your announcement in the Burlington Post or Oakville Beaver. DeFOREST, Robert Harold "Bob" Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Milton District Hospital. Bob DeForest, beloved husband of Shirley Wilson. Loving father to Rev. Canon R. Terry DeForest (Connie), Kelly DeForest (Cathy), Danny DeForest (Aroha) and Cindy (John Ratz). Cherished Grandpa, Bada, Poppa and Poppa Bob to Meg, Stephanie, Tanya, Riley, Sam, Jack, Alex, Carlee, Teddi, Shay, Olivia and Colby. Sadly missed by Shirley's children Brent Wilson and Brenda (John Keeler). Survived by his brother Warren. Predeceased by his first wife Barbara Ann. Bob worked at Bell for about 40 years and was an avid Scouter for over 35 years. Bob found joy in sharing his knowledge and love of the outdoors. Family and friends are invited to visit at the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME, 114 Main St. E., Milton 905-878-4452 on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Grace Anglican Church, 317 Main St. E., Milton on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Scouts Canada or Grace Anglican Church would be appreciated. Letters of condolence, shared stories and memorial donations may be left for the family online at www.mckersie-kocher.ca l Obituaries l Obituaries DUNNET, Marie G. Passed away at The Brant Centre, Burlington on Friday, May 15, 2015, Marie (nee Gerrard) Dunnet at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late James A. Dunnet. Loved mother of Bruce (Pauline) and Keith (Doris). Cherished grandmother of Hunter and Ella. Daughter of Arthur Gerrard and Ellenor Baron. Predeceased by her siblings, Elsie, Viola, Mildred, Phylis, Lillian, William (Sonny) and Frank. Marie was a longtime member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. Interment Gore Cemetery, Clanbrassil. The family would like to thank the staff at the Oakville Senior Citizens Residence and the wonderful care givers at the Brant Centre of Burlington. For those who wish, donations in memory of Marie to the Oakville Humane Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com l Obituaries JOHNSTON, Beverley (nee Lester) Wife, mother, grandmother, potter, painter, real estate agent, golfer, and gardener. Was swept away by cancer on May 14, 2015. Beloved wife of Allan Johnston. Dear mother of Kathryn Vernon (Russell), Bruce Johnston (Andrea). Loved grandmother of Mitchell and Christopher Vernon. Dear sister-in-law of Beverly Pringle and Hilda Johnston. A Private Burial was held and a memorial will be held at a later date. "All we are is dust in the wind" Please visit the Book of memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com www.lifenews.ca and you will receive a voucher for of your baby's precious hand or footprint ($25.00 value) compliments of: Tel: 905-825-8731 · Email: oakville@weepiggies.com www.WeePiggies.com Call 905-632-4440 to place your announcement DIAS, Jose Manuel (Joe) Born January 3, 1971, Joe passed away suddenly on May 13, 2015. Loving husband to Jennifer QuinnDias and loving and devoted father to Nicholas, Jordan and Olivia. Predeceased by his infant son Joseph. Beloved son of Jose Antonio and Loretta (nee Miraglia) Dias and cherished brother of Maria Adliff (Chris Hamilton). Dear son-inlaw of Harold and Elizabeth Quinn. Loved uncle of Megan and Aidan Adliff and many nieces and nephews in the Quinn Family. Joe was an admired brother-in-law to the Quinn, Gringmuth, Kerr and Mullins families. Special Dad to his fourlegged friend, Buster. Joe will be sorely missed and remembered for his loving care and devotion to his family. An exceptionally hard working and handy man, he could always be found fixing, building and helping others. He was a dedicated employee at the Ford Motor Company for 14 years. Visitations took place at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home on 64 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville, Ontario on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. The funeral was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church 2415 Rebecca St, in Oakville. Part of Joe will live on through his son Nicholas after donating his kidney to him. Please consider registration for organ donation. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com l Memorial Services DALEY, Olga (Olly) A Celebration of Life will be held for the late Olga Daley (Olly) at Glen Oaks Funeral Home (3164 Ninth Line, Oakville) on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with inurnment and reception to follow. Olly passed away on January 31, 2015, leaving behind beloved husband Oscar, sons Gary and Ken and their families. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. GYERGYAI, Arpad (George) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Ian Anderson House. Beloved husband of Ilona for almost 18 years. Predeceased by his first wife Katherine (1995). Arpad leaves behind his daughter Kathleen Hudson (Ross) and his son Michael (Colleen). Proud Grandpa of Daniel, Keith and Teresa. Arpad will also be remembered by his step-children Andras Szabo (Angela) and Andrea Blake (Carl) and step-grandchildren William, Thomas, Andras and Jenifer. Arpad will be missed by his close relatives Judit, Zoltan, Szabolcs and Kristof Nagy. He was retired from Ford Oakville. Friends and neighbours knew him as a kind and helpful man who loved to spend time in the garden. The Gyergyai family extends thanks to the staff at Ian Anderson House for the care and compassion offered to Arpad during his time there. Friends were received on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at OAKVIEW FUNERAL HOME, 56 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville. Funeral Services were held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment followed at St. Jude's Cemetery. Donations in honour of Arpad to Ian Anderson House or the Oakville Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be offered at: www.oakviewfuneral.ca l In Memoriams BUTT, Marilyn May 20, 2012 A golden heart stopped beating Hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. - Husband Ron, sons John and Wayne, daughters-in-law Annette and Diane, and all of her grandchildren Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Call 905-632-4440 or email classified@metrolandwest.com