47 | Thursday, September 10, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries KLEER, (Rosa) Therese née GOSCHLER October 16, 1925 - September 1, 2015 Much loved and deeply missed. Cherished wife in a 62-year loving marriage with the late Bert Kleer. Beloved mother of Monika (Ferrier), Ursula (Joe Kotlarz), Brigitte (Albert Krywolt), Krista (David Gonzales) and Karin (Pete McGinn). Treasured Oma of Karl, Pauline (Mike), Katie (Lorin) and Tom; Alexis and Aurora (Kelly); Curtis (Whitney), Capri, Trevor, Travis and Lily; and most recently, precious great-grand daughters Vivian and Lucy. Dear aunt to Axel (Jana) and Roland Kleer. Her joy in life, steadfast faith and devotion to family are her wonderful, lasting legacy. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial mass will be held at a later date. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com l Obituaries CROCITTO, Rosa On Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Collingwood Marine Hospital in Collingwood surrounded by close family and friends, Rosa in her 79th year, unexpectedly passed away. Beloved wife of Vincenzo. Dear mother of Vito and his wife Adriana, Paolo (Paula Warren) and Joey. Cherished grandmother of Rosalie and Vincent. Will be sadly missed by siblings Angela Senisi (Cea), Giacomo Cea and Jerardo Cea and their families. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at St. James Catholic Church, 231 Morden Road, Oakville. Entombment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com GIAMMICHELE, Ettorino (Hector) Guido On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at home surrounded by his loving, caring family at the age of 86 Hector peacefully passed away to join his predeceased wife Eleanor. Born in Dogliola, Italy on October 17, 1928, he leaves behind his son John and wife Janis and daughter Marianne and husband Pat, granddaughters Melissa, Jessica, Abigail and Alexis, brothers Giovanni, Umberto, Mario and sister Emma. Predeceased by parents Mariangela Diulio and Guiseppe Giammichele, and brothers Tony and Franchino who he will now join in Heaven. Family would like to extend their invitation to all friends and relatives to the visitation at Friscolanti Funeral Home, 43 Barton Street East, Hamilton on Thursday, September 10th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville on Friday, September 11th at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. HAYTER, Frances B. (nee Hayes) On Friday, September 4, 2015 at the Waterford Regency Care, Frances in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late W. R. Hayter. Frances was a graduate of the Toronto General Hospital class of 1939, nursing sister RCAF. Survived by step-children Byran (Margaret), Ann Picken and Stephen. Will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and "chosen daughter" June Terry Greenstreet. Predeceased by Betty Marsh, George, Dorothy (John), Barry Hayter, Ray and William Hayes. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 318 Queen Mary Drive, Oakville. Interment St. Jude's Cemetery. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com GORDON, Darryl James June 7 1955 - August 31, 2015 It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Darryl James Gordon at the far too young age of 60. Survived by his children Kris and Fiona, his sisters Alex (husband - Peter Langston) and Gail (husband - Cliff Edwards), nieces and nephew, James and Sara Edwards, Faye and Holly Langston, his close friend Louise Zita and her children, plus his friends David, Tim, Eamon, Darcy and the countless others whose lives he touched. Darryl was born in Northern Ireland, first child to William David (Derry) and Margaret Gordon. He spent his childhood in rural Sion Mills (outside Strabane), Co. Tyrone before moving to Holywood, Co. Down, where he completed his primary and secondary education before moving to Belfast to attend Queen's University. He would then pursue career opportunities in Dublin where he met his former wife and mother of his children, Linda Downes. They lived happily in Dublin and welcomed their son in 1983. They emigrated to Canada in 1986 settling in Oakville where they would have their daughter and Darryl pursued a successful marketing career. He was a truly loving and caring father, brother and friend. He loved his children above all else and would often express to his friends and loved ones the pride he had in them. He was an intellectual, well read and wanted to learn more of this world every day, he had a wicked sense of humour and an infallible wit that will be deeply missed. A skillful poker player who would smile you down to the river. He was a light in the world to everyone who knew him, and was deeply loved by his family and will be missed very much by all. Friends and family are invited to visit on Saturday, September 12th at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street Oakville, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the Service in the Ward Chapel at 1:00 p.m. There will be a reception following the Service at The Kings Arms, 323 Church Street Oakville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Easter Seals would be deeply appreciated by the family. Please visit our Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com TRIPODI, Anthony The Doctor is out. Husband, Father, Grandfather and Physician, Anthony Tripodi passed away on September 4, 2015 from his near 10 year battle with cancer. He was 72 years young. Tony's spirit in life is carried on by his wife Christine, sons Mark and Blair, daughters-in-law Genny and Chiara and grandchildren Hailey and Samuel, as well as his younger brother Robert and his brother-inlaw Marzio. Today we lost one of the good guys. But not before he infected this world with his smile, charm, and inquisitive nature. To Tony, everyone mattered. Our family would like to sincerely thank the staff and physicians at Princess Margaret Hospital, Dr. Benjamin for her support and care over the last few months, and the wonderful staff at Ian Anderson House in Oakville. NERO, Janet Mary (January 11, 1933 - September 1, 2015) Passed away peacefully on September 1, 2015 at her daughter's home in Niagara Falls, with her loving family at her side. Janet is survived by her children, Sandra Ann Nero, Brian (Elaine) Nero, Stephen Nero and Laura Nero. Also surviving are her grandchildren Hope (Steve), Lesley (Michael), Brodie, Raquel (Brian), Josiah, Hannah, Maxwell and Sheridan (Laura) and her great grandchildren Aaron, Kristian, Tyler, Carter, Isabella and Savannah. Predeceased by her parents Eleanor and Walter, husband Leslie Nero and siblings, John Reynolds, Peter Reynolds and Patricia Johnsen. Janet will forever be remembered for her incredible artistic ability. She had a love and passion for singing and painting. We will replay her melodious voice in our heads and cherish the masterpieces she created. Her love for us was endless and unselfish and for that we thank her. At Mrs. Nero's request, cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to call at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. visiting Saturday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to be held at 4:00 p.m. In memory of Mrs. Nero, memorial contributions may be made to Heart Niagara, and would be appreciated by her family. Online condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com There will be no funeral service for Tony as he did not believe in celebrating death. We will, however, celebrate his life and if you wish to celebrate with us we would love to have you. Arrangements are forthcoming, but please send Chris an email to be put on the invitation list when there is a plan, time and date in place. l In Memoriams JOHNSON, Victoria Sian In loving memory of Victoria, who passed away one year ago, age 26. Our courageous, incredible and lovely girl. Forever in our hearts and missed terribly. - Love, Mom, Dad and Jenn