www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, July 23, 2015 | 46 Anniversaries / Milestones l Obituaries l Lifetimes Celebrating an Anniversary? Post your announcement in the Burlington Post or Oakville Beaver. BARBER, Wayne On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at age 52. Now free from pain and suffering has gone to join his Dad Shorty and brother Frank. Cherished son of Kay Barber, loved brother of Dianne Bacon, Andy, Cathie Hall, Ken, Jim (Sheila), Sue Hill (Ron), Tim (Gail). Wayne will be missed by his stepson Michael Black and his dearly loved grandchildren Matthew and Chiquita. Missed by his many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place, visitation and celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 3-6 p.m. at Smith's Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line, Burlington. l Obituaries McLEOD, Marguerite With heavy hearts, but gratitude for a life well-lived, the family of Marguerite Louise McLeod (nee Stringer) announce her passing on July 17, 2015. Marguerite was born September 1, 1932, in Milton, Ontario, the daughter of Esther and Frederick Stringer. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Donald and David, and her beloved husband Joseph. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons David (Ellen), Joseph (Cecilia), Anthony (Sandra), and John (Melanie), her grandchildren Andrea (Darren), Sherry (Kevin), Jade, Matthew, Trent and Michael, and her great-grandchildren Lauren, Luke and Abigail. A long-time resident of Oakville, Marguerite enjoyed reading, walking, painting, and especially spending time with her family. We will sorely miss her fabulous pies. Marguerite's best friend and soul-mate was Joe, her husband for more than 55 years, and we are happy that she is with him again. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home in Oakville on Friday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Condolences through: www.koprivataylor.com ONGARO, Peter After a short battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at his cottage in Green Acres, where he loved to be, on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Peter, beloved son of Louie and the late Fay. Loved brother of Robert (Tracey). Uncle to Sydney and Jack. Lovingly remembered by family and many friends. A private family service will be held. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com l Obituaries l Obituaries WILLEY, Douglas Allen, 61 It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to Douglas "Doug" Allen Willey, who passed away on July 17, 2015 at the age of 61. Doug is pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Lynn Willey. He is remembered by two loving sons, Bryan Willey and Kevin Willey, as well as his devoted partner Rebecca Schorr. Doug was born on October 21, 1953 in Montreal, and after attending university, he travelled to Winnipeg and lived there for four years. Following some time in Missisauga, he settled in Oakville where he raised his family. He was passionate about golfing, spending almost every weekend on the course. Winters were spent curling, having skipped his Senior Men's team to the regional playdowns in 2013 and provincial Master Men finals in 2014. He served as President of the Oakville Curling Club in 1989-90, and inspired children with curling lessons for a number of years. We sincerely thank the compassionate team in the ICU at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital during the last week of his life. There will be a memorial/celebration of his life on August 15, 2015 from 2-4pm at the Oakville Curling Club, 224 Allen St., Oakville. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 760 Pacific Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6L 6M5, or the New Oakville Hospital. A memorial service will be held at the Oakville Curling Club, August 15th, 2015 from 2pm to 4pm WITTS, Dorothy (Dot) (nee Coggins) Passed away peacefully at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, July 19, 2015 aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Witts, and much loved Mum to Terry (Cindy) and Barrie (Donna). Grandma to James, Adam (Ashley), Joseph (Stephanie), Ashley, and David and proud Great Grandma (GG) to Nolan, Ryker, Adelaide and Maximus. Survived by her sister Jean Legood in Scarborough, Yorkshire. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home, on Friday, July 24th at 3:00 p.m. Interment will take place in England at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers to a chartity of your choice. l Obituaries www.lifenews.ca BRADLEY, George Duncan Dell Passed away at Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington on Monday, July 20, 2015, George Bradley of Burlington at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Jean (nee MacFarlane) Bradley. Loving father of Jim (Dorothy), Susan Rasmussen (Glenn), and Gail Murray (Brian). Cherished grandfather of Heather (Mike), George (Kimberly), Tanner (Audrey), Dell, Shannon, Curtis, and greatgrandfather of Nolan and Maeve. Dear brother of Bill (Betty) and the late Catherine Smith and Duncan Bradley. Private Cremation has taken place. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 12 noon until time of Service of Remembrance at 1 p.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. For those who wish, donations in memory of George to The Rotary Foundation or the Red Cross Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com BROOKS, Lois Adeline (nee Coates) Peacefully, on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in London, Lois in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Ken for 63 years. Dear mother of Doree (Bob Sumak), Ken (Patti), Gary and Michael (Franca). Loving grandmother of Marion, Gary, Nathan, Ryan, Matthew, Alicia and Christopher; and great-grandmother of Sienna and Ella. Loving sister of Marlene Benstead, Joe Morgan, (Evelyn) and sister-in-law Barb Coates. Predeceased by siblings Julie, Norma, Carl, Bill, Lillian and Claude. Visitation was held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr, 905 844-2600), from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service has taken place at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015 in the Kopriva Taylor Chapel. Interment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com ROYEPPEN, Roy D. August 3, 1940 - July 20, 2015 At Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital after a long and courageous battle. Roy is survived by his wife, Madhurika; his son, Daryn; sisters Prem Govender (Arula); Vatsala Chetty (Vegi); brothers Malcolm (Marcie); Devan (Thiru) and many nieces and nephews in Canada, South Africa, and Australia. Many thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at OTMH, especially Dr. Sapir and the Dialysis Team. Cremation has already taken place and there will be a private family funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Call 905-632-4440 or email classified@metrolandwest.com KOZAK, Valeria (Nee Molnar) Passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the age of 86. Loving wife of the late Mike Kozak. Cherished mother of Zoltan (Patricia) and Eva. Devoted grandma of Jordan and Olivia. A private family service will take place at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville on Wednesday, July 22. Prior to a long-standing illness Valeria took great pride in her beautiful gardens, loved cooking, music, and entertaining, and enjoyed the good company of many dear friends including relatives in Hungary. She will be dearly thought of forever. The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.