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19 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,F ebruary 25,2021 insidehalton.com The Prayer to the Blessed Virgin ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ (Never known to fail) Oh most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. B.L. Celebrate your life's milestones with an announcement! 1-800-263-6480 or classifieds@metroland.com *Offer valid until March 31, 2021 *Some restrictions apply To place your announcement or to get more information, contact us at: 50% discount on your Please enter the code ANN2021 when placing your ad online at yourclassifieds.ca Anniversary, Birth, Birthday, Engagement, Graduation and Marriage announcements Email classifieds@metroland.com or call 1-800-263-6480 There is always something to be thankful for! Say Thank YouYouY to the special person or people who made your world a little better today. Place your ad online at yourclassifieds.ca Select: Region / Publication / Announcements / Thank YouYouY Notes ToToT get 50% Discount Please Enter Coupon Code THANKYOU Thank You Essential Workers Thank You Grocery Store Clerks Thank You Generous Neighbors Thank You Farmers Thank You Truck Drivers Thank You Medical Professionals GRAMEGNA, Paolo January 12, 1930 - February 10, 2021 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With heavy hearts, the family of Paolo Gramegna would like to announce his peaceful passing at home surrounded by family on February 10th, 2021 at the beautiful age of 91. Paolo lived a glorious, full life. He was a loving husband to Rosa for 55 years. Beloved Dad to Maddalena, (Terry Paley) and Caterina (Tim Kendall). Adoring Nonno to Victoria Madison and Jessica Rose. Paolo was born in Bari, Italy and came to Canada with his wife leaving behind their beloved families and created a life here in Canada. He touched so many lives with the way he laughed and his love for life. Family and friends from Canada, Italy and New York have fond memories of Paolo singing songs, growing apricots in the garden, playing bocci and scopa, or cooking pasta for all. The family would like to thank Dr. Thomson for his dedicated care. Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private family service is being held. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donations to the Heart Foundation or Sick Kids Hospital. LUCASSEN, Gilbert Francis ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ After a brief and courageous battle with pneumonia, and surrounded by his children, Gilbert passed away peace- fully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in his 86th year. Gilbert, cherished father to Jeffrey and his wife Marty Reaume, Gilroy and his wife Jennifer and Carey and her husband Dean Robson, Opa to Siobhan (Chris Vanderboor), Meghan, Jared, Amanda, Lucas and Ethan, and great-grandfather (Opa Opa) to Pascoe. He will be missed by his stepchildren Cathy Vermeltfoort and Jerry Vermeltfoort and their children Amber (David Ramos), Paige Wilson (James), Quentin and Bennett. Survived by his brothers Herman, Jan, Theo, Tonnie, Frans and his sister Riet van Kerkhoff. Gilbert is predeceased by his grandson Evan Morrison who left us in 2019, his wife Marie Vermeltfoort in 2017 and his wife Thea (nee Evers) in 2003. Gilbert is also predeceased by his parents Gijsbertus and Johanna Lucassen and his brothers Bill and Joop. Gilbert will be sadly missed by all those whose lives he has touched with his involvement in many charitable causes in the Caledonia and Oakville communities including St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Senior Support Services, Meals on Wheels, Knights of Columbus and St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church. Following his service to the Royal Netherlands Army Gilbert boarded a ship bound for Canada and soon began his love for travelling throughout Canada. Shortly after he arrived, he made a trip across the country and spent time working in the cherry orchards of the Okanagan Valley. Wanting to share this new adventure with someone special, he headed back to Holland where he convinced Thea to join him. And so began many summers camping all across this great country. Married in 1963 for nearly 40 years, Gilbert placed his spouse, family and church at the centre of his life. He never forgot his agricultural roots, and annually filled most of the family backyard with all sorts of fruits and vegetables, including his beloved pota- toes. Gilbert's social lifestyle made him many new friends in Oakville and Caledonia. He was active in lawn bowling, bowling, aquafit and was always up for a good card game anytime, anywhere. He loved to travel and if there was music and a dance floor, or really not even a dance floor, he would be dancing. Recently, you could regularly find him strutting his stuff at the Legion with his dance partner Chantal LeGallais at his side. He could often be found walking the neighbor- hood meeting new people or just saying hello to friends. Special thanks to the doctors and extraordinary nurses in the ICU at Norfolk General Hospital for their compassion and dedication. Visitation will be held in the MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 28 Caithness St. E., Caledonia, on Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. A private family funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Caledonia on Friday, February 26, 2021. Interment at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery in Oakville will occur in the spring. In lieu of flowers, those who wish can donate to Pancreatic Cancer Canada. TITTLEY, Hermann Z. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts that the family of Hermann Z. Tittley announce his passing on the 15th of February at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Davies) for 56 years, as well as the loving father of Ed and Eric (Abigail), and proud grandfather of Asher. Also mourning are his brother Jean -Guy (Terese), nephews Paul and Jacques (Lisa), sister-in- law Diana (Isabelle), niece Karen and her daughter, Rosie. Born in Montebello Quebec, and raised in Sudbury Ontario, he was the son of the late Rita Beauchamp and Georges Tittley. Predeceased by his brother Robert (Paule). Hermann's achievements in mineral exploration carried him to many parts of the world. It was in Peru that he met Rosemary. While based in Timmins, his many years working in the gold fields of Northern Ontario led to numerous long-lasting friend- ships. Hermann's career allowed him to see all of Canada and spend his time outdoors, both of which he loved. He will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the staff at Northridge LTC for providing such great care, and the staff in the palliative care unit at the Oakville hospital. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) or the Alzheimer's Society. EXPERIENCE MATTERS Probate 905.639.1222 Call The Law Firm of Green Germann Sakran ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES Celebrate achievements in our Announcements section. We are sad within our memory, lonely are our hearts today; for the one we loved so dearly has forever been called away. We think of you in silence, no eye may see us weep; but many silent tears are shed when others are asleep. 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.comCLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE OBITUARIESNOVENAS SPECIAL OCCASIONS THANK YOU NOTES