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community notices l In Memoriams l Obituaries PERRAS, Lucien Georges Born March 22, 1926 Passed peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, May 24, 2010 at Ian Anderson House, Oakville, Ontario. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Island Brook, Quebec to occur at a later date. Lucien was the loving husband of Yvonne (Marshall) and was predeceased by Thelma (Dawson) in 2001. Born in Montreal, Lucien had a long and distinguished career in Education, as both a Teacher and Principal. He went on to become the Director of the Lakeshore School Board where he served for 20 years. Upon moving to Ontario in 1976, Lucien became the Director of the Council of Ministers of Education (Canada). During his retirement years he continued to enjoy travel, gardening and active memberships in P r o b u s a n d h i s C h u rc h c o m m u n i t y. Lucien will be forever loved and dearly missed by his children, David (Brenda), Terry (Marion), Jocelyn and Michael (predeceased 2009). Special "Poppy" to grandchildren Andre, Jon, Shayla, Liam, Adam, Rachelle, Emily and Danielle. Cherished Uncle of D i a n e ( Te r r y ) H o w e l l a n d B o b b y Dawson. He will be greatly missed by Elaine Perras and fondly remembered b y s t e p c h i l d r e n J o e a n d S h i r l e y. Lucien was a loyal and cherished friend to many who will most certainly miss his wisdom and generous spirit. For the love and support he was granted during his illness we are eternally grateful. A special thanks to Dr. Rouse and the "Angels" at IAH for your compassionate care and g u i d a n c e . Wo r d s c a n n o t a d e q u a t e l y express our gratitude. Online condolences may be made through w w w. k o p r i v a t a y l o r. c o m . A m e m o r i a l ser vice will be held at Maple Grove United Church, 346 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville, Ontario L6J 4V5 on Friday, May 28 at 2:00 pm. Reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to either Maple Grove United Church or Ian Anderson House would be greatly appreciated. H E N R Y, S h i r l e y ( n e e M c N e i l l ) Passed peacefully on May 21st, 2010 a t O a k v i l l e Tr a f a l g a r M e m o r i a l H o s p i t a l i n h e r 8 2 n d y e a r. D e a r mother of Bryan & his wife Lisa. Loving sister of Norman, Ronald, Arnold & Bernice. Sadly missed by all her nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Oakview Funeral Home, 56 L a k e s h o r e R d . W. , O a k v i l l e ( 9 0 5 842-2252) at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 26th. Funeral Service will follow at 12 noon in the Oakview Chapel. Interment at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. Online condolences & donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Lung Association, or the Diabetes Society may be made at www.oakviewfuneral.ca 31 · Wednesday, May 26, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com l Obituaries FRANCHETTO, Martino Augustus Passed away peacefully on Sunday May 23, 2010 at the Carpenter Hospice Burlington, with family by his side. Much loved husband of June (nee Edwards). Predeceased by cherished wife Ruth (nee Jackson), mother of their children, William (Anne), Elaine (John), Thomas (Nina), James (Helen) and Christine (Randy). Caring "Grampa" to 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Warmly remembered by his siblings Helen, Phil, Mineo, Lou and their families. Martin was born December 27, 1922 in Albaredo, Treviso, Italy and came to live in Port Credit, Sarnia, Oakville and Burlington. He proudly served in the R.C.N. in WWII. He was an eager supporter of the Royal Canadian Legion and was honoured to represent his country in Holland at the 50th a n n i v e r s a r y o f V. E . D a y. H e w a s a r e c i p i e n t o f t h e Q u e e n 's G o l d e n Jubilee Medal for outstanding commitment and ser vice to his community and country. He lived a full life as a devoted father, grandfather and friend who had a keen interest in hiking and travelling. Fondly remember Martin with a donation to Carpenter Hospice or a charity of your choice. Visitation w i l l b e h e l d a t t h e K o p r i v a Ta y l o r Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600), Oakville from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday May 26, 2010. Funeral service 11:00 am Thursday May 27, 2010 at St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William Street, (at Thomas Street), Oakville. I n t e r m e n t S t . J u d e 's C e m e t e r y, Oakville. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the c a r e g i v e r s a t O a k v i l l e - Tr a f a l g a r Memorial Hospital, CCAC, Carpenter Hospice and Dr. K. Krishnar. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com HEEMSKERK, Henr y - At the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington o n S u n d a y, M a y 2 3 , 2 0 1 0 , H e n r y Heemskerk of Burlington in his 86th y e a r. B e l o v e d h u s b a n d o f t h e l a t e Jane Heemskerk. Much loved father of Mary Cator and her husband Mike of Oakville, Marion Reinders and her husband Ron of Kitchener and Shirley Heemskerk of Hamilton. Cherished Grampa of Chad (Jessica), Shane, Chelsea, Michelle, Will and greatGrampa of Calvin. Dear brother of Jo Schouten of Australia, Ria Heemskerk and Jet Heemskerk, both of The N e t h e r l a n d s , a n d b r o t h e r- i n - l a w o f Willy Heemskerk. Predeceased by his brother Wim. Also missed by the Blancke Family especially, sisters-inl a w, A n n e , H e l e n , R i c k i a n d m a n y nieces and nephews. Henry worked for the combined fire and police service in The Netherlands, as a bus driver for the Hamilton Street Railway, as a foreman for Oakville Transit and operated Diamond Driving School for many years. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north of QEW) BURL I N G T O N ( 9 0 5 - 6 3 2 - 3 3 3 3 ) o n We d nesday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Burlington Christian Reformed Church, 3422 New Street, Burlington on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception i n t h e c h u rc h h a l l . I n t e r m e n t t h e n following at Burlington Memorial Gardens. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the London University Hospital- Epilepsy Unit would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com l Obituaries CARROLL, Joseph John - Passed peacefully in his 84th year at Milton District Hospital, on Thursday, May 20, 2010. Predeceased by his wife Audrey Carroll, nee Dunnigan. Loving father of Steve (Joanne) Carroll and Linda (Lincoln) Thompson. Loved grandfather of Justine, Evan, Ryan and Jordan. Survived by brother Ken Carroll, Darwin (Pat) Carroll, Marianne ( B e n ) P r i n c e a n d M a r v e l Wa r w i c k . Brother-in-law of Teresa Carroll, Marg Dunnigan, Mary and Bob Ambeau and Jim and Lois Dunnigan. Predeceased by sister Marg Thompson and brother Roy Carroll. Will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Former employee of Lever Detergents for 48 years and Oakville resident since 1954. Funeral mass will be held 11:00 a m S a t u r d a y, M a y 2 9 , 2 0 1 0 a t S t . Michael's Catholic Church, 181 Sewell Drive, Oakville. Reception to follow. Cremation. For those who wish memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com. Announcement l Lifetimes / Milestones HOST FAMILIES WANTED For international students during summer and school year. $200/week, $800/month 905-616-0142 or info@iecf.ca Website: www.iecf.ca Norma Jean Taylor May 26, 2001 The years pass by so quickly Loving memories last forever Sadly missed, your loving husband, Ray l Obituaries Vedors Wanted l Lifetimes / Milestones Rent a Spot to sell your Garage Sale Items at our humongous indoor fund-raising event for ADHD. Sat. May 29, Spots $30. ea. Register by May28. Contact Lisa lisa@ addcubed.com or 905-827-1311 BROWN, M. Beryl (nee Gunton) Of Oakville, formerly of Toronto With profound sadness, we, Susan Gates (Doug) and Cathy Pawson (David) sadly announce the passing of our dearly loved mother, on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, with both of us by her side, at her residence in Oakville. Predeceased in 1982 by her beloved and cherished "one and only" husband, Richard L. (Dick) Brown, and by her dear sister, Marguerite Allan (Sandy). Loving and dearly loved Gran of Rob (Janet), Laura (Aaron), Lindsay (Cory), Kate and Marielle. Proud and doting Great-Gran of Charlotte Rose. Undeterred by her long term blood lymphoma or her heart failure, Ber yl lived life to the fullest degree, until last s u m m e r. S h e n e v e r c o m p l a i n e d , although she bore great tribulation over the past six months. Always outgoing and fun, she had a wonderful love of life and a feisty, adventurous spirit, which never deserted her. She particularly enjoyed spending time at her summer residence, Lakecroft. We'll all sorely miss her enthusiasm, her moral support, her loving care and kind heart. Our heartfelt gratitude to the many wonderful people who cared for our mom in her final illness, in particular, Adriana Clavell. A private family funeral was held at St. Jude's Anglican Church, Oakville, on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Interment Mount P l e a s a n t C e m e t e r y, To r o n t o . I f desired, memorial donations may be made to The Oakville Hospital Foundation, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, or to your charity of choice. Arrangements e n t r u s t e d w i t h t h e K o p r i v a Ta y l o r Community Funeral Home, 905-8442600, Oakville. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com WALKER, Verna (nee Foran) ( R e t i r e d Te a c h e r f r o m t h e J o h n E n g l i s h P u b l i c S c h o o l , R o y a l Yo r k Rd., Etobicoke) - Passed away suddenly at her cottage on Head Lake, N o r l a n d o n F r i d a y, M a y 2 1 , 2 0 1 0 . Loving wife of Murray Walker. Loving mother of Jeff and Susan, and loving nanny of Alec. Survived by her brother Arthur Foran (Donna Marie), predeceased by her brother Allan and by her sisters Betty and Marie. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service to Celebrate Verna's Life will be held at the Pioneer Baptist Church, 7553 Hwy. #35 N . , N o r l a n d , O n t a r i o o n S a t u r d a y, May 29, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Interment will be held at the Pine Grove Cemeter y, Norland. Reception to follow back at the church in the fellowship hall. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A . M o n k F u n e r a l H o m e L t d . , P. O . Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0. www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com MCALINDON, Kathr yn Amy - After a two week trip to Ireland and Scotland, Kathryn "Katie" McAlindon, in her 24th y e a r, s u d d e n l y a n d u n e x p e c t e d l y passed away on Sunday May 23, 2010 in Oakville. After graduating OTHS, Katie had graduated "Honours with Distinction" Hons B.Sc. from Q u e e n 's U n i v e r s i t y i n K i n g s t o n i n 2008. At the time of her death she was pursuing a Masters Degree in C h e m i c a l E n g i n e e r i n g a t Q u e e n 's . Katie is the beloved daughter of Hugh and Cynthia (nee Teetzel) McAlindon and younger sister of Erin McAlindon, all of Oakville. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one b l o c k e a s t o f K e r r, 9 0 5 - 8 4 4 - 2 6 0 0 ) , Oakville from 7-9 pm Thursday and 7-9 pm Friday. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday May 29, 2010 at Maple Grove United Church, 346 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville. Cremation to follow. For those who, wish memorial contributions to the Huntington Society of Canada would be appreciated. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com and you will receive a voucher for of your baby's precious hand or footprint ($25.00 value) compliments of: Tel: 905-825-8731 · Email: oakville@weepiggies.com www.WeePiggies.com Call 905-632-4440 to place your announcement Book Your Fundraising Event in the Classified Section 905.632.4440 The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. aver LE Be IL OAKV