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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 ay 7, 20 20 | 26 Mary Anne Levine, passed away peacefully on Friday,FridayFriday April 24, 2020 at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital, due to pneumonia as a result of her 16 year battle with breast cancer and chronic myelogenous leukemia. Mary Anne was born February 3, 1946, in Dominion, Nova Scotia to Melvin and Bernadette Currie. Mary Anne is survived by husband Harry,HarryHarry children; Joe (Zeljka & Grandson: Noah), Rhonda (Bill & Grandchildren: Kiefer,KieferKiefer TaylorTTT ,ayloraylor Riley-Anne & William) and Jeff (Carmen Granddaughters: Hannah & Emma). Sisters; Arlene Mac Intyre, Stephanie (Bill) Mac Donald, Beverley (Cecil) Currie, Anita (David) Bell, Doreen (Jim) Mac Sween, Linda Currie, Cathy Mac Intyre. Her brothers; Melvin (Kathy) Currie, Angus (Y(Yvonne)vonne)(Yvonne)(Y(Y Currie, Johnny Currie and Sheldon (Kay) Currie, Jim Reid. Mary Anne was predeceased by her brother Paul Currie and sisters Estelle and Lillian. Mary Anne's life was about helping others. From a young age, she learned compassion and responsibility in coming from a large family with 13 siblings. AtAAA 16 years of age, Mary Anne left her small town of Dominion for the big city of Halifax to start her nursing training. It was there in Halifax where she met Harry with whom she married in 1967.19671967 In 1972, the family moved from Nova Scotia to Ontario and eventually settled in Oakville. Mary Anne stayed home with her children during the early school years. During these stay at home years, Mary Anne devoted her time raising her children with an understanding of compassion and respect for others. Mary Anne returned to her nursing career at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, where she helped many people over the years. She took a break from nursing to operate a family business. Mary Anne returned to nursing and found her true passion, working as the Director of Care at Trafalgar Lodge Retirement Home in Oakville. It was at Trafalgar Lodge, where she had such profound happiness being part of the resident's and staff's lives ("her people", as she would say). AtAA Trafalgar Lodge she started the Palliative Care unit in partnership with Oakville Hospital, as a way to care for "her people" and their families during difficult times. All of her hard work and compassion when developing the palliative care program at Trafalgar Lodge came full circle when her partner (from OTMH) in developing the program was there to give her the same compassion and support during her three weeks of palliative care. With the current state of the world, Mary Anne was unable to say her goodbyes in person to her family and friends, however over the past several weeks, shewas able to connect with her family and many of her friends, recounting fond memories and sharing photos. There will be a Funeral Mass at St. Michael's Catholic Church and a Celebration of Mary Anne's Life, once the world returns to normal. As a Memorial to Mary Anne and a way to communicate her mass and celebration of life details, we will be keeping her Facebook account active. This will also allow for people to come together in these unprecedented times to share photos and memories together.togethertogether h t tps : / /m . f acebook .com/ mary.a.levinemarymary .9 In lieu of flowers, Mary Anne has requested donations to the Canadian Cancer Society,SocietySocietySocietySociety through Mary Anne's' Memorial PagePP https://support.cancer.cancercancer ca/site/TR/Events/GEN_ON_?px=13408857&pg=personal&fr_id=20868 or call the Cancer Society 1-888-939-3333 LEVINE, Mary Anne William Hrestu (Bill Christou) June 20, 1933 - April 17, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ William (Bill) Hrestu, formerly known as Basil (Bill) Zeus Christou, passed away on April 17, 2020 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. He was 86 years old. Bill was predeceased by his parents Anastasia (nee Gerassis) and Chris Christou of Lethbridge, Alberta, his brothers George Christou and Van (Helen) Christou, and his nephew Chris (Alison) Christou. Bill Is survived by his loving sister Catherine (Ralph Jr.) Thrall, nieces/nephews Sandra (Geoffrey) England, Philip (Florian Beigel) Christou, Michael (Dianne) Christou, Ralph III (Rae Ann) Thrall, Erin (Peter Johnson) Thrall, Eric (Bayie) Thrall, and Chris (Lise) Thrall as well as many grand- nieces and nephews. Born in Lethbridge, Alberta in 1933, Bill grew up in a vibrant Greek-Canadian community. He graduated from the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute in 1952 and attended the University of Alberta (1952- 55). For many years Bill pursued training in Food Services at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Humber College, University of Guelph, and Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology, during which time he worked in magazine sales, telemarketing and food services. Until recently, he continued to work at Jake's Warehouse with the gracious and generous support of Vic Sevadjian and his family. Bill was known and appreciated for his diligence and hard work as an employee and in all his activities. He was loved by his friends and co- workers for his reliability, integrity and positive spirit. In his later years he enjoyed meeting friends at the Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors and at church on Sundays. His gentle and generous nature will be missed by all who knew him. Bill will be cremated in Oakville and buried in Lethbridge Alberta. There will be a memorial service to honour his memory at a later date. The family extends deep gratitude to the medical care team at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care of Bill during these trying times. WORLD'S BEST MOM ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Pat Price is the matriarch of our family. MiMi, as she is affectionately called, holds us together with her strength and quick wit. Daily phone calls are not enough. We miss hugs and kisses. We love you mom, happy Mother's Day. We will be together soon. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITYANNOUNCEMENTS Honour life's milestones with a published announcement. Honour life's milestones with a published Announcement. 1-800-263-6480 classifi eds@metroland.com OBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | HOME IMPROVEMENTS | MARKETPLACE COMMUNITY UPDATE OAKVILLE OBITUARIES