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55 | Thursday, September 24, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l Obituaries CHILDS, Rose Marie February 1, 1936-September 21, 2015 Will be sadly missed by husband Gary Childs, sister, Mary Knights, children Tammy (Manny) Oraa, Ted (Lynn) Childs, Denise Childs, Michele (Cleason) Brubacher, Carrie (Gerald) MacDonald; also by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by sister, Dorothy Calderone, brother, George Lockett and parents George and Mary Lockett. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Dedicated Elder and Sunday School Teacher at Knox 16 Presbyterian Church, Oakville. She loved nature and was a talented painter. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com COLLINS, Daniel W. (28 year member of the Toronto Fire Services) On Friday, September 18, 2015 surrounded by family at home in Brampton, Danny in his 75th year. Dear brother of Jack (Josie Mignardi). Loving uncle of Dereck and Shawn. Great-uncle of Josh and Victoria. A private family service will be held. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com DAVIS, Rita Margaret Louise (nee McMichael) Beloved aunt, sister and friend, passed away on Sunday, September 20 in Oakville. Rita will also be remembered fondly by the many business associates she became friends with in her years in the insurance industry. Rita was a trailblazer, starting at the bottom and working her way up to own her own successful company. Rita will always be remembered for her infectious laugh, her generosity, and her passion for her family and friends. She loved life. Indeed, nothing made her happier than sitting down with loved ones for sparkling conversations over good food and good wine. All who were lucky enough to share her table in Oakville or in Florida can attest she was a wonderful and gracious hostess. Rita is survived by her brother Art, her nieces and nephews Rhonda, Scott, Jeff & Jesse, her six grand-nieces and nephews, and her close friends Donna and Robert. A private memorial service will be held. Donations can be made in her name to the Hospital for Sick Children. Condolences through koprivataylor.com l Obituaries DAVISON, Mary Isobel (nee: Ford) After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Isobel passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at The Kensington Oakville at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late Jack. Caring mother of Kerry (Sharon), Kathy and Susan (Jason). Cherished Nana of Adam, Eric, Jocelyn, Alexa and Jackson. Visitation will take place at the GLEN OAKS FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, 3164 Ninth Line (Dundas/403) on Friday, September 25, 2015 from 2-3 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3 o'clock. Reception to follow in the Glen Oaks Lounge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ian Anderson House Foundation. Online condolences and donations can be left at www.glenoaks.ca l Obituaries l Obituaries l In Memoriams The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. ESPOSITO, Amedeo Passed away peacefully in the caring environment of Ian Anderson House in his 89th year, with his children Stephen and Elizabeth at his side, on September 19, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Ibbotson) and proud Granddad of Cleo, Corinne and Elise. He will be fondly remembered by his many friends and family around the globe for his kindness, passion for politics, countless stories, worldly travels, community volunteer work, joking nature and most importantly, his devout faith in God. Amedeo was born and grew up in Egypt. After technical college, he moved to Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) to work as a mechanical draftsman, where he met and married a young English teacher, Marion. They immigrated to Canada in 1968, where they raised their family of two children. The family would like to thank the many people who cared and supported Amedeo in the last couple of years- the Vistamere staff, his doctors, nurses and PSWs, OTMH staff, and everyone at Ian Anderson House. A memorial mass to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, September 26 at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Parish, 2415 Rebecca St., Oakville. Donations can be made in Amedeo's memory to the Good Shepherd Centre. Online condolences may be offered at www.oakviewfuneral.ca KIENS, Johannes "Joe" (Served with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corp.; Retired from Ontario Hydro) Suddenly at his home on Monday, September 20, 2015. Joe, in his 84th year, beloved husband of the late Anna Boekhorst. Beloved father of Rene (Anna) of St. Albert, Alberta, and Astrid Kiens of Oakville. Loved Opa of Logan, Gabrielle, Jade and Mark. Survived by brother Herman of The Netherlands, and niece Carla Montgomery (Dean) of Niagara Falls. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at DODSWORTH & BROWN FUNERAL HOME "BURLINGTON CHAPEL" 2241 New St. (at Drury Lane) Friday, September 25th from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Private interment at Burlington Memorial Gardens, where Joe will be laid to rest next to his beloved Anna. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Hero Fund: www. herofund.ca On-line condolences at: www.dbburlington.ca January 3, 1993 - September 24, 2007 If we could visit heaven even for a day maybe for a moment the pain would go away. We'd put our arms around you and whisper words so true that living life without you is the hardest thing to do. No matter how we spend our days no matter what we do no morning dawns or evening falls when we don't think of you. Larissa, You are sadly missed and forever in our hearts, Love Mom, Damian, Trudy and Nana too P.S. - You would love puppies Hugo and Boss!! Larissa Deanne Atrens-Mikan births, birthdays, anniversaries, obituaries & in memoriams MITCHELL, Pastor T. Kenneth Pastor Thomas KENNETH MitchellRetired Pastor of the Apostolic Church of Canada. Peacefully went to be with the Lord at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Friday September 18, 2015, age 99 years. Loving and caring husband of Joan for 35 years. Dear father of Elizabeth Thomas and her husband Paul. Poppa to Jonathan Thomas and Lisa Okihiro and her husband David. With great joy, great-poppa to Gemma Dawn Okihiro. He is predeceased by his brother Hugh Dawson Mitchell, July 2015, (Thames Ditton, England, age 100). Friends and family are invited to visit at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds St., Oakville, on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the Service in the Ward Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm. There will be a reception following the Service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Please visit our Book of Memories at www.wardfuneral home.com Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Calemail classifi edonse ech.c .com email classifi ed@ metrolandwest