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l Obituaries McKAY, Alistair Mennie Passed away on December 22, 2015 at OTMH in his 61st year, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Lorraine, much loved father of Cam and Greg, dear brother to Andrew and Jane. He will be deeply missed by his friends and relatives. Cremation and private reception has taken place. A special thank you is extended to Dr. Anthony McDowell and Dr. John McPhaden for years of care and a huge thanks to the nursing staff at OTMH 4E. l Obituaries l Obituaries SANDFORD, Elodie Peacefully passed away on December 18, 2015 at Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood, ON at the age of 74. She lived an extraordinary life full of adventure, enquiry and spirit and will be missed by her good friends, loving family and caring community. A life well lived will be her legacy to the children she so loved; Scott and his wife Kendra, Paul and his partner Isabella and Sue Sandford. She was an enormously proud and loving grandmother of nine. Fondly remembered by her brothers John, Owen and his wife Katie, Donald and his wife Deborah and David Tomlinson. A celebration of her life will be held at Saint Luke's Anglican Church, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, please visit the online Book of Memories at w w w. f a w c e t t f u n e r a l h o m e s . c o m where you can make a donation in Elodie's memory to the Hospice Georgian Triangle who run Campbell House where she was so wonderfully cared for during her final days. STOKES, Joan Kathleen Passed away peacefully at Wyndham Manor on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Harold for 64 years. Caring mother of daughter Gillian and son Colin, also grandchildren Laura and Guy and three great-grandsons. A memorial service will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 4, 2016 with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Parkinson's Research Fund. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com In Memoriams / Milestones l Lifetimes l Lifetimes / Milestones Lyse Farrell February 26, 1922- December 26, 2014 It has been one year since Lyse passed at age 92. Born in Quebec City, she was educated under the firm watch of the Grey Nuns. Winters were hard but despite a very modest circumstance, she enjoyed summers at Lac St. Jean and in the Gaspe. After losing her mother and caring for her father during his terminal illness, she left Québec but it remained in her bones. She married Ronald Farrell in 1946 and they were together through thick and thin until his death in March 1996. Although they could not have been more different, their marriage endured because of their strong values, love and their family. Dad absolutely revered her. They lived in Toronto until about 1952 where Lyse worked as a translator for the Robert Simpson Company catalogue. They then moved to Oakville where Ron set up a practice as a physical therapist and, after the birth of two kids on the same day two years apart, Lyse set the standard for mothers everywhere. Although the kids were afforded tons of freedom in those days, to roam, succeed and fail, he was always there to pick us up when we fell, dust us off or put us back together. When we were afraid, she gave us courage. When we were upset, she calmed us. She did it all without fuss or fanfare as if it was the most simple thing in the world. In the late 1960's Lyse was one of a small group of French Canadian gals in Oakville who were asked to become some of the first primary school French teachers in the Catholic School Board there. So began a decade-long process which saw a Lyse transform from a simple québecois mother to a professional teacher. She would work all day at several schools, run home to cook dinner and then drive to Hamilton or sometimes St, Catherine's to take night courses, returning late at night. She earned a bachelor's degree and then a Master in Education. She achieved advanced professional standing, respect and financial independence. Indeed, she eventually became the primary breadwinner and contributed heavily to the family's finances. As her children went to university and started their own married lives, Lyse embarked on phase in which she traveled the world with a thirst for knowledge and culture. Often she would simply sign up for a tour on her own as her husband was not a comfortable flyer. She literally traveled the world and made friends along the way, totally independently. When Ron died, Lyse remained in the condo at Bronte and busied herself with visits to friends ,daily walks and frequent trips on the go train into Toronto by herself to meet up with friends or go to a French play or movie. She also loved her western view of the Niagara Escarpment and the sunset. Until she was 85 she would drive to visit her kids and grandkids in Toronto, Collingwood and Sault Ste. Marie, again independently. When it became clear that she was slowing down, she elected to move to Sault Ste. Marie to be with her loved daughter, Gigi, from whom she'd been separated too long. It was a wise decision as she received loving and attentive care from, Gigi as her health declined. Even during this time, as her memory faded and her ability to communicate left her, she remained the beautiful, cheerful and indomitable spirit she had always been. Mom, every day we wish you were here , to talk to you, to see the twinkle in your eyes and, yes, so that you can pick us up and dust us off. Our love for you will never die, nos chou. She leaves her loving daughter Gigi (Steve Bellinger, Liam and Gareth), son Guy (Barbara Levesque, Brendan and Skyler). All of us will try to make her proud and to have half her courage and class. Adieu. 45 | Thursday, December 31, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com In Loving Memory McKEE, John Hugh On Christmas Eve, passed away peacefully at Ian Anderson House surrounded by many loving family members, and joined his beloved wife Marion in time for Christmas. He was a true gentleman who touched many lives with his kindness, sense of humour and generosity over the course of his 83 years. He joins his wife Marion, who predeceased him by 8 years as well as his sister in law, Shirley Samuelsen and many family pets, most recently his dog Emma. He is survived by his children, Diana (Dennis), Dan, Patti (Bill) and Cathy (Mark); his grandchildren Stephanie (Doug), Jonathan, Megan, Rebecca and Kayla; his sister, Isabella (Tom); his sister-in-law Bev (Bob); his nieces and nephews Rob, Marilyn (Dave), Don (Cathy), Anne (Brian), and Della (Vinny). He is remembered fondly for his sense of charity that drove so much of his life, and was driven by generosity that will always be felt. His generosity extended from being a teaching handyman for friends to providing a home for teens with no place to go. Visitation and funeral were held in Oakville, and donations are gratefully accepted to Ian Anderson House for the loving care they provided to John, Munn's United Church for the loving community they provided, and cancer research so we find a cure one day. We trust there's ice cream and watermelon in heaven; we know he was welcomed there into the loving arms of family. Please visit our Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com SAITES, Stephanie It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephanie on Monday December 21, 2015, at Princess Margaret Hospital with her parents Luke and Ellen by her side. Everyone whose life was touched by this extraordinary young woman will remember her bright smile, infectious laugh, her sassiness and remarkable zest for life. Her love and close bond to her brother Nick was unlike any other, always protective of her big brother. Even while dealing with her own illness, her biggest concern was how her family and friends were. Yaya Ellie, her Uncles Tony, Mike and Dave and Aunts Mariann, Linda and Ginny along with cousins Vanessa (Kareem), Katie (Alex) and extended family mourn the loss of the remarkable woman that she was. We would like to thank the Doctors, nurses and support staff at Princess Margaret and Toronto General Hospital for the amazing care and compassion that they extended to Stephanie and her entire family over the last year. Steph was fiercely loyal to family and friends and she will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Services have taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Stephanie to the Princess Margaret Foundation or the Syrian Refugee Fund, C/O St Ephrem Syriac Orthodox Church, 150-13th Ave Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2V8 would be appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.oakviewfuneral.ca DURRANT, Robert John (Bob) 4th March, 1928 - 3rd January, 2014 Beryl, Daughters Lesley and Michelle, Grandson Alexander, Grand-daughter Marilyn and two Great-Granddaughters Cerillia and Savannah. 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