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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 21 ,2 01 9 | 46 AITKEN, Pamela Mary Pam Aitken was born in Swansea, November 1936 to Thomas and Mary (nee Lloyd) Evans. War baby then danc ing queen, Pam met William Roy Aitken, the dashing Scotsman and brilliant engineer, at the mill. Married at 21, they saw out the Raj in India, returned to Britain then emigrated to Canada in 1970. Roy's work took them to Jakarta and Soroako, but Roy died tragically in 1992, far too soon. Pam returned to Oakville where she had many friends and will be remembered as a lady of substance and character. She is survived by her two sons and five grandchildren who loved her very much. Thank you to all who knew her and were so kind to her. God bless. A service will held at St. Judes in Oakville at 11 a.m. on Thursday March 21st, followed by a reception at the Granary. BALL, David Thomas Lewis Wa s b o r n o n J u n e 2 8 , 1 9 4 0 i n Abergavenny, South Wales, United Kingdom. He died peacefully at Ian Anderson House Hospice on March 15, 2019. David was the son of the late Frederick Ronald Ball and Edith May Ball, nee Hill he is survived by his wife of 25 years Carole Anne, nee Lamnea, sons Jamie, (Lisa) Stephen (Laura) and daughter Justina (Deena) Griffiths (David) and stepson David Cox (Carla) daughter-in-law Barbara Markovic (Paul) grandchildren Jaklyn, Adam, Casey, Carter and Kaitlyn he is also su rv i ved by h i s s i s te r s , P r i s c i l l a Williams, Ruth How and Beth White and brother John Weaver all of United Kingdom as well as numerous nieces and nephews. David served in the British Merchant Navy for 6 year one of his proudest achievements during that time as the fourth offi cer was piloting the ship he was on through the Suez Canal. On leaving the Merchant Navy he joined the police service in West Wales, he served as a Police Offi cer in London England and upon immigration in 1973 he joined the Mississauga Police Force which then amalgamated into the Peel Regional Police Service achieving a well- deserved rank of Inspector. David served as a Police Officer in UK and Canada for a total of 40 years. David loved the game of lawn bowls and represented Ontario and Canada in many major Canadian tournaments. David was a member of the Hamilton Orpheus Choir under the direction of Lynn Harry for many years. David sang in the St. James the Greater Church choir for over 20 years and conducted the choir for 2 years until a replacement choir master joined. Thank you David for being such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. We trust your fi ne qualities of kindness, fairness, honesty and love will live on in us. In accordance with his wishes, David will be cremated and a celebration Mass in memory of his life will be held at St. James the Greater Roman Catholic Church. In accordance to his wishes, David will be cremated and a celebration Mass in memory of his life will be held at St. James the Greater Roman Catholic Church 231 Morden Road Oakville on Thursday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers charitable donations may be made to Ian Anderson House Hospice and St. James the Greater Roman Catholic Church. BATCHELOR, Carol Ann BA, MA May 28, 1952 - March 9, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce Carol's passing at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in her 67th year. Loving daughter of Marjorie of Oakville and sister of Susan (Drew) of Toronto, Carol is also survived by her sister-in-law Corrine and nieces Kate and Ana of Burlington. Carol will also be greatly missed by her aunts and uncles and many cousins. Carol was predeceased by both her father Robert (2014) and her brother Paul (2014). A graduate of the University of Waterloo, Carol worked primarily as a writer/editor. She was a published author of the novel, Occam's Razor and several children's books. She was also a ghost writer on the popular children's animated series "Katie and Orbie". When not pursuing her pass ion for wr i t ing, Carol was employed by the Ontario Section of the IMSA in the capacity of "Girl Friday". Ahead of her time in many ways, Carol was blessed with a quick wit and a love of laughter. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (one block east of Kerr St) where visitation will take place Friday, March 22, 2019 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Service of remembrance will be held in the chapel March 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. As per Carol's wishes cremation has taken place. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at OTMH. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at koprivataylor.com BECK, Gerhard "Gerry" May 24, 1920 - March 17, 2019 With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Gerry Beck on March 17, 2019. Predeceased by his beloved Annemarie, Gerry will be lovingly remembered by his sister Ursula, his daughters Brigitte, Christl, and Heidi, his grandchildren Prentis, Lauren and Thomas, and all those touched by his infectious smile and joy for life. Private cremation will take place at Glen Oaks funeral home. For those wishing to do so, donations to The World Wildlife Fund or a charity of your choice are welcome. FRENCH, George (Mapsie) November 18, 1932 - March 15, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces George's passing after a short illness on March 15, 2019 at the Hamilton General Hospital. P redeceased by h i s wi fe Vera . Survived by his loving family; son Robert (Bob) and daughter-in-law Heather, grandchildren Meaghan (Brad), Elysia (Graham), Joshua (Ana) and great-grandchildren Everley, Diem and Iris. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter Lynne, his parents Isaac and Flora French and his sister Flora Wesley. A Service Celebrating George's l i fe wil l be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Church of the Epiphany, 141 Bronte Road, Oakville. Reception to follow. The family would like to thank the staff of The Oakvi l le Trafalgar Memorial Hospital CCU, Brantford Genera l Hospi ta l CCU and the Hamilton General Hospital CCU for their wonderful care and comfort. In lieu of flowers donations to the Church of the Epiphany or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. 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