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19 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,S eptem ber 3,2020 insidehalton.com Happy 60th Anniversary Jack and Renona Wood September 9, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Married September 9, 1960 at Mitchell United Church. Love and congratulations from Jenn, Ron, Julie, Nancy and all of your grandchildren. xoxo We want to celebrate with you! 1-800-263-64801-800-263-6480 oror classifieds@metroland.com During this difficult time, it's hard to celebrate without family and friends. That's why we are offering *Offer valid until September 30, 2020 *Some restrictions apply To place your announcement or to get more information, contact us at: 50% discount on your When placing your ad online through your community website, please enter the code ANN2020 Anniversary, Birth, Birthday, Engagement, Graduation and Marriage announcements BRANSCOMBE, Larry ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved happy grumpy old man, Larry. He passed peacefully in his home on August 19, 2020. He will be deeply missed by his daughters Jodi (Steve) and Robin (Josh). He was a proud Grandpa to Jake, Ben and Max, and Poppa to Talula and Jameson. He was a proud big brother to the late Paul (Ann Louise), Linda (Glenn), Stewart (Susie) and brother-in-law to Karl Krokker (Linda). Predeceased by his parents Frank and Mildred (nee Hoffman), parents-in-law Karl and Mary Krokker, and his beloved late wife Susie, the love of his life. Larry also leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews he shared great memories with. Anyone who met Larry would agree he was unforgettable. Family was extremely important to him, and his love for his daughters was endless. The pride and love he felt for his grandchildren shone through whenever he spoke about them. He held his sons- in-law Steve and Josh in high regard. Larry was a kind, generous, loving person with a big heart (underneath all that dry grizzly humor), who lived life on his own terms, always willing to help those he cared about. He was an extremely generous individual and donor to the Oakville Hornets and Rangers hockey organizations. Kids hockey was very important to him and always held a special place in his heart. He followed in his parents' philanthropic steps in many ways including becoming a member of the Oakville Trafalgar Rotary Club and hands on in many Rotary events, one of his favorites being the Lobster fest at the Oakville Waterfront Festival. He was a gregarious man who enjoyed long thoughtful drives whether by motorcycle, boat or car. He made friends and connections wherever he travelled and dined, and always had a story (or ten) to go with the journey. Larry pursued a variety of work opportunities but his most fulfilling was driving limos and taxi on and off over the last 60 odd years in Niagara Falls, Toronto, and Burlington. Larry made friends that became like family, whether they met 40 years ago over helping a neighbour's friend move some tools or in the last handful of years at one of his favorite spots to dine or to enjoy a "quiet pint". Whether you knew Larry for a few moments or many years, you knew he spoke his own mind and never let the truth (or lack there of) ruin a good story. Pops, Daddy, Grandpa, Poppa, Larry Bird, Legend. You will be deeply and sorely missed. You may not be on our side of the grass any longer, but we tip our glass to you. To honour Larry's memory, in lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to either The Branscombe Family Foundation or The River Realty Foundation. A celebration of life will be held in 2021. www.smithsfh.com FORBES, Matilda ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully passed away from complications due to demen- tia, with family constantly by her side on August 29, 2020 in her 81st year. Matilda Forbes, beloved wife of the late Douglas Forbes. Cherished mother will be deeply missed by her children Ian, Gayle, Stacey (Manny), Andrea (David). Cherished Grandmother to Reece (Vanessa), Pearce, Lauren, Jessica, Ethan, and Olivia. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly appreciated. FORSEY, Margaret (Marg) Esther (KIELEY) July 1, 1922 - August 26, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Quietly after a long, well lived life, at Harbour Hill Retirement residence in Goderich Ontario on August 26, 2020 in her 98th year. She will be dearly missed by her children, Bob (Sandra) of Selwyn, ON, Pat (John) of Mount Albert ON, Susan of Crystal Beach, ON, Lou (Jim) of Goderich, ON, Michael (Debbie) of London, ON, and Douglas (Martha) of Markdale, ON; twelve grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren; her sisters Jean Murphy of Scottsdale AZ, Mickie Pitcher of St. John's NL, brother Hugh Kieley of Niles OH; sisters-in-law Miriam Warnes of Ottawa, Marjorie Forsey of Alliston, Edith Allard of Ottawa, Catherine of Niles, OH, Helen Kieley of Conception Bay NL; and step- daughter Ann Hunt of Newcastle as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by husbands George Forsey (1984) and Michael McDonnell (1995); brothers John Kieley, Dan Kieley, Bill Kieley, and Bob Kieley; sisters: Brenda Kieley, Helen Kieley, Pat Doyle, Judy Curtis and Edith Carroll. She is fondly remembered by her Toronto Island friends John and Mary Plunkett and Dorothy Demunik; and her Marlborough Court, Oakville friends Evelyn, Eileen and Helen. In accordance with Margaret's wishes and in compliance with COVID restrictions; invitations will be limited to family members, then friends as space permits., there will be a one-hour visitation prior to a brief 2:00 p.m. service at Kopriva-Taylor Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville on Saturday, September 5th. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. GORDON, Linda Maria (nee Downes) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness we announce Linda's passing at the age of 67. Born November 22, 1952 in Dublin, Ireland, she immigrated to Canada in 1986 and settled in Oakville ON. She passed peacefully with her family by her side on August 22, 2020. She will be greatly missed and live forever in the hearts of her loved ones. Linda is survived by her children, Kris (Jessica) and Fiona (Colin), and siblings, David, Elizabeth, Valerie, Helen, Gwen, Caroline, Catharine, Christine, Paula, and Susan and many nieces and nephews. Linda was predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Agnes (nee Edmunds), as well as her brother Ben and sister Angela. A private family service has taken place at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632- 3333) For those who wish, donations in memory of Linda to the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com McCREA, Hadden "Bud" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 86th year. Bud, beloved husband of Marilyn of 53 years. Dear brother of Elda German, Beverley Wright, William, Linda Blaik and the late Kenneth. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Under current Covid restrictions all funeral services will be private. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Halton Lung Association. ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY What would I give to clasp your hand, your happy face to see, to hear your voice and see your smile, that meant so much to me. Pleasant in manner, patient in pain, our loss is your eternal gain. Your cheery ways and smiling face, are a pleasure to recall; you had a kindly word for each, and died beloved by all. A sweet little flower, nipped in the bud, no grief or sorrow knew; just came to earth to win our love and then to Heaven withdrew. Create a keepsake your baby will treasure one day - publish your birth announcement. What are you celebrating? Share your special event with a photo and a message in our Announcements section! 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.comCLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE SPECIAL OCCASIONS ANNIVERSARIES OBITUARIES