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classifieds Death Notices Death Notices ) Death Notices Death Notices BATTISTA, Leah 'Death lies on her like an untimely frost Upon the sweetest flower o f all the field' It is w ith p ro found sadness th a t we announce the passing of Leah Battista on November 4, 2017 at Kingston General Hospital. Only 20 years old, she died of an undiagnosed pulmonary embolism. Leah was born in T o ro n to to her proud parents, Cheryl Smith and Paul Battista. She grew up in Oakville, Ontario, and attended Fern Hill School (Oakville), and Hillfield Strathallan College (Hamilton). A t the time of her death, she was in her th ir d yea r a t Q ueen 's U n iv e rs ity , K in g s to n , m a jo r in g in G lo b a l Development w ith minors in Spanish and Business. Leah spent her first year of university at Queen's University's Bader In ternationa l Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England, where she m et many wonderful friends and used the opportunity to travel throughout the U.K. and Europe. She absolutely loved Queen's, thriving there both academically and socially. Leah was always an outstanding student, winning many academic awards, and was particularly passionate about singing, foreign languages, and w riting . A t Queen's she made the Dean's list in both first and second year as well as being awarded the Loretta Johnson scholarship in first year fo r the highest mark in Spanish. She sang in choirs at Fern Hill and Hillfield Strathallan, and she was elected by her fe llow students to serve as the Musician-in-Residence at Herstmonceux (Queen's). Leah studied vocal music w ith her beloved music teacher Natalie Spurrell fo r many years, com ple ting the grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music's syllabus in 2015; she was often awarded First Class Honours in these challenging music exams, and in 2008 she received the RCM's Gold Medal award fo r the highest mark in Ontario. She participated in many singing competitions as a soloist, and loved performing in musicals at Fern Hill and Hillfield Strathallan. Leah was also a wonderful dancer. She spent many happy years at Grace Academy in Oakville, studying modern dance, ballet, and hip hop. A little bit shy as a young child, she blossomed into a performer and found she loved the spotlight. While some people shrink or become awkward on stage, Leah was relaxed and exuded a warm, happy glow tha t drew you in and made you want to watch her, whether she was acting, singing, or dancing. Leah was a kind and empathetic person all her life. She could not walk past a homeless person or a street performer w ithou t giving some money. She was involved in many charitable activities throughout her school years, volunteering fo r food banks, fundraising for the Humane Society, helping to clean up her local community, volunteering w ith Pathways to Education to tu tor at risk high school students in Kingston and participating in service trips to New Brunswick (with Young Round Square), and to Kenya (w ith Me to We). She also loved to travel w ith her parents, and had the opportunity to explore more cultures in 20 years than most people experience in a lifetime. She was w itty and funny, loved food from around the world - w ith a particular fondness fo r Italian and Japanese - and was a great baker. Leah also really enjoyed her part-time job at Scotiabank's Oakville Main branch and made many good friends there. Leah is survived by her parents, her grandparents Rosemarie Battista, Stanley and Sheila Smith, her aunts and uncles, Margaret DaCosta (Edward), Annamaria Battista, Michael Battista (Keith), Jeannette Schiffner (Paul), and Doug Smith. She w ill be missed by her cousins, Erin, Alexandra, Scott, Vanessa (Rob), Derek and Dario. She w ill be missed by her New Jersey Aunts, Janet Rumble and Joanna Vitone. She w ill be missed by her wonderfu l friends, Henna, Elyse, Kyra, Tess, Maddi, Stephanie W., Erika, Sheyenne, Clarisse, Rukhsh, Abby, and Shawna. She will be missed by her boyfriend, Nanau Loewen. And Leah will be missed by the Solimano family of Houston, Texas - Elena, Franco, Flavia, Mario and Cecilia. Leah bonded w ith Elena when they were young, becoming an honorary member of the Solimano family while they were living in Oakville, and she continued tha t wonderful relationship even after the Solimanos moved to the U.S.. There will be a Celebration of Life for our beloved Leah on Sunday, February 25, in Hammerson Hall at the Living Arts Centre (4141 Living Arts Drive) in Mississauga. All are welcome. A foundation is being created which will carry on Leah's legacy of giving w ith details to be provided at her Celebration of Life. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/leahs-celebration-of-life-tickets-41926301697 Death Notices J Death Notices GATE, Regina Helga (nee Fischer) Peacefully, on January 25, 2018 in Oakville, Ontario. Born in Germany in 1934; d a u g h te r o f th e la te Johannes W o lfg a n g Fischer and D oro thea Hedw ig Erna Schlung. Beloved mother of Christopher and Peter. Predeceased by her beloved h u s b a n d , G e o rg e , an d d e a r daughte r, G eorg ina. Survived by brother, Prof Dr Manfred Fischer, of Bamberg, Germany; and bro ther, Peter Fischer, of Boronia, Australia; g ra n d c h ild re n , A m an da , J u lie , F rede rick (F redd ie ) and Isabella (Bella). V isitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on February 1st, life celebration at 11:30 a.m. and service at 1 p.m. on F ebrua ry 2, 2018, a t O a k v ie w Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, w ith private fam ily in te rm e n t a fte rw a rds . In lieu o f flowers, donations in remembrance may be made to the OVMA Farley Foundation in Milton, Ontario. Online condolences may be left at www.oakviewfuneral.ca O akview Funeral Home by Arbor Memorial McDOWELL, Marguerite Suzanne "Maggie" March 31, 1935 - January 26, 2018 It is w ith great sadness we announce the passing o f M aggie M cDowell. Beloved w ife o f th e la te James. Devoted m othe r o f Lesley (Bob), Carol and Michael (Daniela). Dear sister o f M arjorie Ball, late sisters M a d e lin e (John, deceased) and M arie (N o rm an), b ro th e r Denis A lb e r t "B u d " S m ith . L o v in g g ra n d m o th e r o f Ryan, K e v in , Patrick, Antonine and Makela. Born in T o ron to to parents Doris and A lb e rt Smith (deceased). W ill be fo re v e r re m e m b e re d by m any n ieces, n e ph ew s and f r ie n d s . Visitation at Turner & Porter Funeral Home, York Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. West, Toronto on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral at 11:00 am at St. Pius X Church, 2305 Bloor St. West, Toronto on Saturday, February 3, 2018. NELSON, Susan Marie 1983 - 2018 Susan passed away peacefully with her fam ily by her side at Joseph Brant Hospital on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Susan was a loving mother to her daughters Madalynn and Emily. She w ill be missed by her husband Jake and his daughter Alyshia. Susan is survived by her m other A lthea, fa ther Brian, sister Karen (Bill) and nephew Nixon. The funeral was held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Donations can be made in Susan's name to the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation. "Susie, your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin'." ORR, R Passed away peacefully at Bethell House Hospice, Inglewood on Monday, January 22, 2018 in his 87th year. For 63 years, beloved husband of Isobel (MacLeod) Orr o f Hillsburgh. Much loved father of Patti Orr (Ken Daley) Doug Orr (Kim Barton) and Marilyn Lewis (John). Loving grandpa o f K a itlyn , Shannon, Callum , Emily, Mallory, W ill and Tim. Predeceased by his bro thers Neil and Gordon. C re m a tio n has ta k e n p lace . A Memorial Service w ill be held from the H illsburgh B ap tis t Church 21 T ra lfa lg a r Road, H ills b u rg h on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 11 a.m. fo llow ed by a reception. Interment in Glen Oaks Cemetery, Oakville at a la te r d a te . R e m em brances to Hillsburgh Baptist Church or Bethel House Hospice w o u ld be g re a tly apprecia ted by the fam ily . Cards available at funeral home or online c o n d o le n c e s can be m ade a t www.butcherfamilyfuneralhome.ca Butcher Family Funeral Home 519 833 2231 SMITH, Juel Marie Eleanor P eace fu lly passed away a f te r a lengthy illness on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the Oakville T rafalgar Memorial Hospital in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Cecil "P e te " Sm ith. Loving m o the r to P e te r (Joy), o f New Y o rk and H e a th e r S m ith , o f O a k v i l le . Cherished grandma of Ben Ricard, of Oakville and Keelin Clark, of Laguna N igue l C a lifo rn ia . Dear s is ter to Helen Blanchard, o f Collingw ood. Survived by many family and friends in c lu d in g M ary Jane C la rk , o f Ireland. Family and friends w ill be rece ived a t th e W a rd F u n e ra l Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville on Friday, February 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service w ill be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel. As expressions of sympathy, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com Honour the memory o f a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. ...' ■, cmailclassilicdVr mctroland f T r Death Notices J Death Notices SPINKS, Elizabeth 1923 - 2018 In lo v in g m em ory o f a m othe r, Nanna and fr ien d , Elizabeth Wyn Spinks, passed away peacefully in her 95th year, a t M ilto n D is tr ic t Hospita l on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Elizabeth Spinks, beloved w ife o f deceased Reginald and lov ing m other o f Nigel. She w ill be sadly missed by her grandchildren Robin E liz a b e th (G re g o ry ) and K a tie Victoria (Karl), as well as her great­ g ra nd ch ild re n Sydney Brynn and Rory Wynn. The family would like to thank our archangel fam ily friend Jeanette Colling, who has provided so much care over the last 15 years. M an y th a n k s to Dr. M u s ta fa Kamouna, and the nurses at M ilton District Hospital fo r the ir wonderful care. A church service was held at Grace Anglican Church, 317 Main Street East, M ilto n , on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. The fam ily received condolences at the church one hour prior to the service, w ith a rece p tio n th a t fo llo w e d . Donations can be made to Grace Anglican Church in M ilton . Letters o f condolence, shared stories and memorial donations may be le ft for the fam ily online at www.mckersie- kocher.ca Memoriam Memoriam In loving memory of Robert "Bobby" Fraser Whose 5th Anniversary w ill occur on February 3, 2018 "Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts" -Audrey, your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren 0 E bBeaver. 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