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i 3 insidehalton.com CLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY OBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.com Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 30 OBITUARIES COCKERILL (MCLEOD/ MARCOUX), Dawn Emily September 30, 1945 - January 10, 2023 Born September 30, 1945, in Peterborough, ON, died January 10, 2023, in Elliott Cockerill and Dorothy Cockerill (Doris) Hopcroft and her siblings Jack Cockerill, Frank Cockerill, Doris LaFleur, Cockerill and Ronnie Lafleur. rvived by her older but better looking brother Alan, lew of cousins. And many extended family and friends. She spent most of her time with her the youngest of seven bo! relied on the help of others. The family of Dawn wal gather at Trafalger tery ashes where many of her family are. There will be a get jogether ai tegton at 79 Jones Sate, Ontario, L6L 3E6, at For further information please contact Brandi Watson at 289-689-8390 EGGER, Leslie Elizabeth (née Fenton) Born October 24, 1946 passed away prematurely albeit peace- fully at home on December 30, 2022, at the age of 76 years young, surro her beloved family. Leslie was born to parents Elizabeth and Edgar three children and sister to Chris and D'Arcy Fenton. Leslie was an excellent student and graduated valedictorian of class at Gordon Perdue High School, where she met her future husband of 55 years, Gian. After graduating from Queen's University wi Honours software analyst for DuPont in Kingsto! In 1973, Leslie and Gian relo- cated to Geneva, Switzerland with their first son, Marc (b. ie fell in love with the county, embracing its culture ani diately soured citizenship and went on to effortlessly master two of the national languages, (French and Swiss Gert remaried thet Leslie’ was fact more Swiss than’ the Swiss. During their time in Switzerland, Leslie pursued her career in software analysis while working for DuPont and then the World Trade Organization, supporting her family while Gian completed his medical degree at the University of Geneva. Prior to returning to Canada, Leslie and Gian suffered the devastating and unimaginable loss ot thelr son Marc, at the 11 years, due to complex congenital heart dise: tragedy that Leslie carried with her for the remainder of her days. Leslie and her husband were 1983, shortly after their return to Oakville. The years accelerated as Leslie became immersed in caring for her family. When the children family fi he importance ati and the value of hard work, she was instrumental in their future success. In the midst of great bey Leslie also endured and prematut Cherished brother cuts at the age of 20 years and her beloved mother at the age of 62 years. Despite, and very probably because of these immense life- altering losses, Leslie lived in a near pte state of what only scribed as gratitude, She truly loved each nd every single day. Leslie with a boundless live enthusiasm and passion for everything she did and everyone she loved. She was a devoted and loving mother to her children Marc, Micaela and Jesse, and daughter-in-law Sandy. Leslie was overjoyed by the arrival of most wonderful and adoring Nana to Fiona (6), Elise (3) and Sienna (2), who all miss her dearly. She found great joy and meaning in the small everyday moments of life. Leslie was an animal lover an avid gardener, and enthusiastic — bird went Lee navar r falled to eclate a ful spring, fal, ‘winter, or summer day, she would always remark upon the colour of the lake, the way the water, a beaut iowa, a Tovely dog walkin She was unfailingly kind and hi ter would all eventually succumb to her stubborn cheeriness. And for us, Leslie truly was the centre around which our family revolved. She was the sun, full of light and energy. Leslie is survived by her cherished husband of over 55. ly committed to spending their lives together. In a final act of love for her husband, Leslie made him promise to continue caring for her last dog, Thumper: who is now ‘actively saving Gi We remain heartbroken and devastated to have to go on without her and we alwaj remember what a very full life Leste led, right up until her days. Joyfully and to wholeheartedly embrace our lives and those we love. A celebration of Leslie's life wil be held on June Oakville, at 2 p.m. Please email invite you to make a nation in Leslie's nai The Hospital for Siek ‘Children of Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. BRIDGE, Lenore (nee Millar) On Monday, May 15, 2023, Lenore passed away at the age of 93. She was born on December 2, 1929 in ipeg, bert and Laura Millar. On August 23, married Donal Barry Bridge. The couple had four children and resided in her youngest son ruce, her sister Joan and brother Bob. She is survived by her daughter, Aynsley (Dr. Michael McKay) of - Bluew: Messages sreandlences are welco! nerfuneralhomes.com. ON (Chloe) and sons, Paul (Kathi) of Whistler, BC (lan and Natalie) and se ot f Suey, B Bc (Dianna vin) great granaugier Kk @ was an avid gardener, rede curler, swimmer and a the staff at Huron Lodge Society. Arrangements entrust - ed to Falconer funeral Homes ater Chapel, Goderich. Van VALKENBURG, Audrey August 15, 1935 - May 15, 2023 After a long life and a peaceful death, Audrey has left us. She is off to find the love of her life, Bob, who has been gone these 27 years now. Glen and Heather with spouses Helen and Tino are so grateful for all the days they were able to spend with her. Audrey is fondly remembered sorely missed by her grandchildren: Eva and elisa, Randall and sisters, Beryl and Ralna with husband Harry and all her extended family and friends grieve her loss. You had a wonderful life Mum. Rest easy now. itation and service will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Kop Community Funeral located at 64 Lakeshore Road pm. and reception at 2:30 rt your