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www.insidehalton.com |OAKVILLE BEAVER |Thursday, January 19, 2017 | 52 newsca l O b itu aries DUNLOP, Joan Elizabeth (nee McLean) On January 9, 2017, at her home in Oakville, Ontario. Joan was the daughter of Andrew McLean and Marie O'Brien, and sister of Marie Danies (Hank Danies) and Sheila McLean. She was the beloved wife of Jim Dunlop, who predeceased her; the loving mother of Anne Dunlop, Sheila Purkis (Brad Purkis) and John Dunlop (Kristin Harrison); and the proud grandmother of Christopher and Lauren Purkis. Joan was a generous volunteer. In Beaconsfield she worked with the VON Tea Room, Meals on Wheels, the Free Flow Program, Bookbinders, and as Volunteer Coordinator at Beaconsfield High School. In Oakville she worked at the Seniors Centre on Kerr Street. She will be terribly missed. A memorial service followed by a reception will take place on Sunday, January 15 at 3.00 p.m. at the Glen Oaks Funeral Home , 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Salvation Army or the Oakville Fare Share Food Bank. Online condolences at www.glenoaks.ca l O b ituaries l O bituaries l O b itu aries SANDBERG, Patricia On Monday, January 16, 2017 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Patricia in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Lorne for 59 years. Dear mother of Carol (John Ayton), Deborah (Dean Swance), David (Patricia) and the late Jodii (Cam Wheler). Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A private family service was held. For those who wish, please consider memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the staff at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their outstanding care. Visit our guestbook through www.koprivataylor.com SCHREINER-FARRELL, Franziska 1920 - 2017 Franziska (Fran) Schreiner-Farrell, born in Wiesbaden, Germany, on November 16, 1920, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2017 in Oakville. Predeceased by her beloved husband Edward (Ted) Charles Farrell, Fran was the loving step-mother of Ted's five children: David, Mary Ann, Siobhan, Dominic, and Judy (deceased). Fran was also the proud step-grandmother of D'Arcy, Brendan, and Lewis (David and Patricia); Zoe (Mary Ann and Harry); and Gillian and Corrina (Siobhan and Murray). Fran came to Canada following World War II, settling first in Montreal. There she found work as a nannie and working with children. Fran knew that teaching children was her calling and after some difficult years, Fran became certified as a teacher. Leaving Montreal, Fran spent some time teaching in Goose Bay, Labrador, before moving to Barrie and then, finally, Oakville. Here she began a decades-long career teaching children for the town's Catholic school board. Teaching children and her Catholic faith were the pillars of Fran's life, and she selflessly shared the benefits of education and faith with the countless children who were lucky enough to be taught by her. Fran gave her love and energy not just to her students but also to her many friends. She also shared a great love with her husband, Ted, who she married in 1975. Sharing travels, theatre, music, friends, family, and their faith, Fran and Ted enjoyed a great many joyous years together. Fran will be sorely missed by the many who loved and respected her. A visitation will be held Friday, January 20th at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville on Saturday, January, 21, at 11 a.m. Donations can be made to Covenant House. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com l O b itu aries LIEFERINK, Elizabeth (nee Little) 1952-2017 Born in Dublin, Ireland of the late Nick and Jenny Little, Betty suddenly passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the age of 64. Cherished wife of Hans for over thirty years. Dear sister to Carol (Joe) and to Robert (Cynthia). Loving sister-in-law to Arnold (Maryann) and of Gerry (Sandy) Lieferink. Daughter-in-law to Theadora Lieferink. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews; Megan, Sara, Natalie, Jennifer, Mark, Andrea, Jennifer and Bryan. Elizabeth had a beautiful heart that finally gave out. Her spirit will always be in our hearts. She will be sadly missed and loved forever. A Memorial Gathering at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 3-6 p.m. www.smithsfh.com ERWIN, Wilbert Bruce (Wib) After a long life well lived Wib Erwin passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017 in Oakville at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Louise on February 19, 2011. He will be sorely missed by his 3 children: Elaine Earp, Dave Erwin (Fern Bradley) and Wendy (Ian) Brown: 6 grandchildren, Christopher (Heather) and Michael Earp (Adriana Correale), Peter Erwin (Jule Malet-Veale), Jenn (Shaun) Greenaway, Craig and Andrew Brown and 5 great-grandchildren. Wib was a WWII veteran, McMaster University graduate and recipient of 55 Year Membership Award for his longstanding contributions to the Purchasing Management Association of Canada. He retired in 1987 after 19 years as the first purchasing director at Sheridan College. He was a volunteer for Central Baptist Church and Meals on Wheels for many years and enjoyed his bridge clubs, lawn bowling, theatre, Oakville Curling Club, Probus Club of Oakville, Tiger-Cats and Blue Jays but above all his family and many dear friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oakville Hospital Foundation. Online condolences and memories can be shared through www.glenoaks.ca STOCK, George At the Post Inn Village Nursing Home, Oakville, on January 11, 2017. Born in Shalford, England March 18, 1922. Husband of the Late Jean Stock. Dear Father of Vivien Irwin and Alexander (Sandy) Stock. George is remembered by his four grandchildren, Ian, Lindsay, Scott and Derek, niece Jean and nephew James. A memorial service will be held at DODSWORTH & BROWN Funeral Home, 2241 New St., Burlington (905-637-5233) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Donations to The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. RICHARDSON, Diane Jean April 27, 1940 - January 11, 2017 Sadly, the family announces the passing of Diane, after a six month battle with a brain tumour. Diane will be sorely missed by her husband of 55 years John, daughter Susan Layfield (Brian) Oakville, James Richardson (Maria) Burlington, and Beth Richardson (Scott Johnston) Whitby. Loving Grandma to Isabelle and Bremner Layfield, Zach, Nathan and Linda Richardson. She also will be missed by her brother Gary Carter (Terry) of Calgary. After graduating from Leaside High, Diane worked for Manulife for a short period of time before taking up her full-time job of wife and MOM. John and Diane spent many happy years in London, ON before returning to live in the country in Caledon and latterly Oakville. Together they travelled to many parts of the world but were happiest at home close to family. The winter months were spent in Naples, Florida. Diane loved to play croquet and was a member of the Caledon Croquet Club and the Audubon Croquet Association (Naples). Diane has said many times her proudest achievement was raising three fine children and seeing them in turn, happily married. At Diane's request, she was cremated and a private funeral will be held with interment to follow in the spring. Condolences can be sent via the Glen Oaks web site www.glenoaks.ca and donations in her name can be made to Covenant House or the Scott Mission. Do not mourn for me, For I have not left you. Look in the eyes o f my children and grandchildren And you will find me there. HEATH, Robert James Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14th, 2017 at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in his 76Th year. Beloved husband of Donna and cherished father of Karyn White and the late Kevin Heath. The family would like to extend special thanks to Sandy and Jack Smith and Mehran and Neda Kiafar for all their love and support over the years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to CNIB or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Visit our guestbook through www.koprivataylor.com WAKE, Grace Early Tuesday, January 10th, our Falgarwood community lost its Grand Duchess, Grace Wake. A feisty, strong, opinionated Scottish redhead, Grace loved all animals (dogs in particular) and all children (Falgarwood Public School kids in particular) and managed to combine these loves in her 11 year career as an award winning school crossing guard. She had a smile and word of advice for every child and a dog biscuit for every dog" on her watch". Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Grace immigrated to Canada in her early twenties and shortly after met her husband, Ray. They started their lives and careers together as Arthur Murray dance instructors, later both moving to retail sales with Simpson's and The Bay. Predeceased by her husband of over fifty years, her parents and her twelve sisters and brothers, Grace was the last matriarch of her generation. She leaves many nieces and nephews, including her neighbour and niece, Tilda Forbes and her family. Cherished by nieces Barbara Robinson and Jeanette and husband Nelson Sha of Langley, BC. We will miss her laugh,her flashing blue eyes, her ever present support and her remarkable spirit. She will always remain our role model for living independently and honouring her own voice. A celebration of the impact of her life is scheduled for Saturday, February 25th, 2pm at Glen Oaks Funeral Home, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville. If you wish to acknowledge and support Grace's love of animals, please feel free to contribute to the Oakville&Milton Humane Society in her honour. WHITE, Jam es Thomas July 12, 1940 - January 12, 2017 Passed peacefully away, with his beloved wife Wendy at his side, of neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer. A reception will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Com m unity Funeral Home (64 Lakeshore Road West, 1 block east of Kerr Street, 905-844-2600) Oakville, on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 2 - 4 p.m. Donations to Ian Anderson House in lieu of flowers, would be welcomed by his family. Visit our guestbook through www.koprivataylor.com Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Flome Burlington Chapel by Arbor Memorial V &MITH& J FUNERAL HOM ES 905-637-5233 · www.dbburlington.ca J GUELPH LINE CHAPEL