in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, F eb ru ar y 17 ,2 02 2 | 26 ANDREWS, Eileen In Memory of ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen Andrews, (nee Mullen), who died peacefully at OTMH in the wee hours of the morning on January 23, 2022 at the age of 87. Born in Jersey Channel Island (Irish decent) on November 15, 1934, to Ellie Connor and William Mullen. Eileen had two brothers, Frank and Dominic, both deceased. Loving wife of the late William (Bill) Andrews WW II Veteran. Eileen immigrated to Canada at a young age and eventually was hired on in Dietary in the Oakville Hospital. She was also the president of the Ladies Auxillary in Tweed and General Chris Vokes Bronte Legion Branch 486 and was a legion member. Eileen made many friends there and was involved in many activities which she enjoyed, such as, Wednesday Night Bingo, made veterans lunches on Thursdays, 50-50 draws at karaoke, meat draws on Saturday afternoons and also organized the lunches for D-Day Parades and Remembrance Day Parades. She was an attendee at Oakville LA Christmas Bazars and the Fish Fry. Missed by many, never forgotten, especially by her good friend and caregiver. R.I.P My Friend. P.S. "You can dance up a storm with your Bill again, just like you use to do." NEEDHAM, Betty Irene 1924 - 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ In the company of her loving family, Betty passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb- ruary 10, 2022, at Palermo Village retirement home in Oakville. A woman whose joy of socializing was only exce- eded by her love of family, Betty was preceded by husband of 75 years Kenneth Needham (July 19, 2019) and son Paul (March 23, 2013). She is survived by children Douglas and Patricia (Kearse); grandchildren Marni, Sarah, Jennifer, Victoria and Melissa; and great - grandchildren Dylan, Jesse, Jay, Dominic, Henry, Quinn, Gabriella, Rosanna, Jackson, Cameron, Oliver and Ellis. Betty was born May 9, 1924 in Sarnia, Ontario to Raymond and Stella Scarrow where she was raised and schooled in "The Imperial City" with siblings Jack, Dorothy, Audrey and Ralph. It was there in 1939 that she met the love of her life, Kenneth Charles Needham who she married in 1944 and with whom she celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on February 5, 2019. During the 1939 - 1945 war, Ken was an instructor in the Royal Canadian Air Force and Betty accompanied him to postings in Hagersville, Des- eronto and Trenton. Following demobilization, Betty and Ken returned to Sarnia where they built their own home and assembled a family of Paul, Douglas and Patricia. In 1956 they moved to Oakville where Ken was hired as Town Manager and they immersed themselves in the town social scene as Oakville grew to become Canada's richest and most desirable community. Betty and Ken were members of the Oakville Curling Club (20 years) and the Oakville Golf Club (32 years) as well as St. John's United Church (66 years). Betty was an active member of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE), a women's charitable organization which partici- pated in war relief drives in WWII and community service thereafter. She was also a volunteer at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for more than 35 years. These activities together with travel and her weekly bridge club provided the social interactions that she enjoyed. Betty had many hobbies during her long life including baking, canning fruits and vegetables, marmalading, knit- ting, sewing and weaving. In 1970, she and Ken built a family cottage near Kincardine where they hosted countless visits from family and friends while admiring the unrivalled sunsets over Lake Huron. That beloved cottage remains in family hands. While saddened by the loss of this fine woman, the family is comforted by the long, healthy and happy life that Betty enjoyed and the love that she disbursed so generously. A celebration of her life is planned for friends and family this spring. Online condolences at www.koprivataylor.com CAMPBELL, Frances E "Vicki" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Vicki, in her 96th year, died under the kind watch and tender care of the palliative/ 3N team at the Oakville hospital (OTMH) on February 7, 2022. She was predeceased, 9 long years ago, by her beloved husband, Don (Dr. D.B. Campbell). Mom/Grams(e)y was loved and will be missed by David, Marg, Jane, Ian and their families including her 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Raised with her McFarlane siblings (Grace, Bob, Anne) in Paisley ON, Frances went to Guelph where she proudly graduated as a registered nurse. In 1954, by then known as Vicki, she came with Don to Oakville where together they raised their "4 good kids", supported (and were supported by) St. John's United Church and OTMH, had many friends and played countless hands of bridge. And, together they travelled far and wide. The family will say goodbye privately with gratitude to so many who have given support to Vicki in recent years. Special thanks to all the current and past staff at Palermo Village Retirement Home and to PSW's - Elisa, Mariela and the much-loved Aster. Online condolences at www.koprivataylor.com REAGAN, Michael Mitchell October 16, 1923 - February 8, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Michael passed away peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 99th year. Michael was born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan, and grew up on the family farm. He proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering degree in 1946 and became a Professional Engineer in 1948. Michael relocated to Toronto and met his beloved wife Helen, and they were married for 57 years until her passing in 2007. Michael and Helen moved to Galt, Ontario, where he worked as General Manager at Stamped and Enamel Ware in Hespler. Under Michael's leadership, his team creatively designed and built an innovative assembly line process that revolutionized the enameling of panels used to manufacture many kitchen, laundry room and bathroom fixtures and appliances. In 1971 Michael became President of Ferro Canada in Oakville until his retirement in 1988. An avid golfer, Michael was the President of the Galt Golf and Country Club where he also enjoyed curling, and then an active member of Mississauga Golf and Country Club for more than 35 years. You always wanted Mike on your scramble team. Florida and then Arizona were winter homes for Michael and Helen, with both places adding newfound friends and a haven for family trips. Many hours were spent by Michael touring his grandchildren around the Arizona neighbourhood in his golf cart, with the odd five- year-old at the wheel. Predeceased by his beloved wife Helen Reagan, son Donald Reagan, parents Peter and Effie Schitka, sister Anne Welsh and brother Fred Schitka. Papa will always be dearly loved and missed by his sons Gerry and David Reagan, daughters-in-law Susan and Valerie, and beloved grand children Michelle, Matthew, Monica, and Nicole, and many friends. Michael displayed amazing strength during his challenges with Parkinson's. He will always be remembered for his generous nature, enduring devotion, and love for his family. The family would like to sincerely thank the caring staff who looked after him at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital as well as the staff at Amica Bronte Harbour. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. Long days, long nights, you bore your pain. To wait for a cure, but all in vain. Till God Himself knew what was best. He took you home and gave you rest. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. 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