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www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, December 17, 2015 | 52 Obituaries / Milestones l Lifetimes l Lifetimes / Milestones ARCHIBALD, Helen "Audrey" June 15, 1930 - December 1, 2015 Audrey courageously left us all to reunite with her dance partner, tennis double and husband, Dick. Born and raised in Montreal to May (McGrudder) and Walter Mondey, Audrey was the eldest sister to Joan Black (Jim) and Walter and sister-in-law Vivian. She attended West Hill High School and later teachers college at MacDonald College of McGill University. It was there that she met Dick and as soon as he was able to keep up with her on the dance floor they married in 1954. New in-laws, Ruth and Lorne Booth and Betty and Bill Mitchell became dear family members and wonderful friends. Life never did slow down for them as they moved to Toronto, to Oakville, to Chicago and back to Oakville to raise their family and gather many lifelong friendships. Together they led a very blessed life shared with children Cheryl Phillips (Stephen), Pamela (Robert Boggs) and Richard (Nancy Truman). Audrey was the beloved Gramma who spoiled and indulged her grand children Ellen and Margot, James and Megan, and Julia and Delaney. If you couldn't find Audrey on the tennis courts at Wallace Park or the Oakville Club or Mississauga Golf and Country Club, you might have found her volunteering (for almost 35 years) for the Women's Auxiliary at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, or co-leading the "Couples Club" at St Paul's United Church, or making pies for Dick (none have ever compared) or trying new gourmet dishes for friends, or sewing costumes for plays and skating carnivals. Everyone's "wardrobes" were homemade by Mom including wedding dresses and ski suits and hats! When you think of Audrey, you'll remember her smile. Even being afflicted by the progression of Alzheimer's Disease for the last 10 years, she was the one who would still make you laugh, sing along and dance with her. In accordance with Audrey's wishes, there will be no service. A private family interment will follow at a later date in St. Jude's Cemetery, Oakville. Those who wish may consider a donation to The Hamilton Halton Alzheimer Society in memory of Audrey Archibald or certainly the charity of your choice with much gratitude. Please visit our Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com HICKSON, Douglas Grant Peacefully at home, with his family at his side, Doug passed away from ALS (and Huntington's) at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Laurie (nee McAllister) for 35 years. Phenomenal father to his only daughter Devon (David Beaudry). Devoted Papa to Taylor, Shayla and Jorden. Dear brother to the late Richard (Nov. 10, 2015), Peggy, Terry, Jimmy, Kathy, Duane, Kevin and Kelly. Doug will also be missed by his nieces and nephews, cousins, and the McAllister family, as well as by his many friends, including those in the limo business and at Oakville Volkswagen. His love of life and his great sense of humour will be deeply missed. As Doug would say, "See you on the other side." Thank you to everyone who walked alongside Doug in his everyday care. It is much appreciated by his wife and daughter. Visitation at KITCHING, STEEPE & LUDWIG FUNERAL HOME, 146 Mill St. N., Waterdown on Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 1 p.m., until the Celebration of Doug's Life will take place at 2 p.m. If anyone would like to prepare something to share during the Service, you are more than welcome. Reception to follow in the Family Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ALS Society or the Huntington Society would be appreciated by the family. Please sign the Tribute Wall at www.kitchingsteepeandludwig.com HOLLAND, Arthur (May 27 1926 to December 11 2015) It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Arthur Holland. Arthur died peacefully in his ninetieth year in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Left to mourn his loss are his children John (Marni) of Vancouver, BC (Michelle and Adrienne), Helen (Dave) of Salt Spring Island BC (Camille, Kieran and Zoe) and Tim (Alison) of Worthing, UK (Annabelle, Elliott, Harry and Edward). Dad was born and raised in Padiham, Northern England, a place he left at 19 but rediscovered and celebrated over the last 25 years. That interest involved various visits, family connections, exploration, walks in his favourite bluebell woods and the complete refurbishment of his childhood home, Colliers Cottage which transformed a modest Victorian workers house into a destination cottage that travellers from around the world experienced and enjoyed. After the Second World War Dad began work as an Electrical Engineering apprentice in Rugby, Warwickshire. He gained an interest in music, language and of course applied science at that time. Several careerbased moves later via Malvern, Glasgow, Halifax (Nova Scotia), Ottawa, Manchester, Redcar and Worthing he settled in Oakville Ontario in 1981. During his varied career he worked as a college lecturer, an electrical engineer in nuclear power and a "technical everyman" in process controls. His long career with Eurotherm specializing in process instrumentation spanned 25 years and accolades across the industry. He wrote and published a textbook in the 1950's. Whether in work, family or his various fraternal organizations, Dad always enjoyed and celebrated the company of others. His curiosity, encyclopaedic knowledge, openness, kindness and humility won him many friends across the world. He was a man that enjoyed simple pleasures; a walk, the sound of children playing, meeting a dog, listening to music and playing from his vast repertoire on the harmonica. Special thanks to the staff at Oakville Hospital, Ian Anderson House and to Margaret, Heather, Chrissy and Colin for their sensitive and compassionate care over the last two years. You were all cherished companions and friends. There will be a Celebration of Life event for Dad's many friends in Oakville in January 11, 2016. In lieu of flowers a contribution to one of the charities below would be valued and appreciated. Bruce Trail Conservancy(Canada) Pendle Heritage(UK) John, Helen and Tim Holland Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com COSTIGAN, Margaret Kathleen On December 13, 2015 Margaret passed away suddenly at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. Beloved mother of Kelley and Bill. Cherished Nanny of Carey, Daniel, Beth, Heather, Kori and David. Margaret will be sadly missed by her family, nieces, relatives, and many friends. A memorial service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held on Monday, December 28, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Walton Memorial United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (www.llscanada.org) would be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com CUNNINGHAM, Rose On Sunday, December 13, 2015 at her home in Oakville. Rose in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick). Dear mother of Brian and Wayne. Cherished grandmother of Cliff and Michelle (Brad) and great grandmother of Hudson. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by many relatives and friends. Visitation was held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church, 2415 Rebecca St., Oakville. Interment at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com TAYLOR, Shirley Ruth (nee Very) Shirley passed away suddenly, in her 89th year, on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Peter, nine years earlier. Survived by son Paul Taylor, daughter Jane Demers and their spouses, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Shirley lived her entire life in Oakville, and was very proud of her family's history as the owners of Very's Flowers, a multigenerational greenhouse and floral business. She was a career woman, and spent most of that time working at the Oakville Beaver. She and Peter were very involved in the Oakville Lion's Club and the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides program, which operates today at Kerr and Rebecca Streets, on land once owned by the Very family. Shirley and Peter spent many family summer vacations at Sandy Beach Resort, near Fenelon Falls, where they cherished their time with grandchildren and developed life-long friendships. Shirley liked to describe herself as `feisty' in recent years, but her family will remember her most as a very loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Visitation at Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville, 2 p.m., on Friday, December 18th with funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. WALLACE, Susan Our vibrant, classy, loving and supportive mother; our best friend and role model, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Credit Valley Hospital surrounded in her final days by her loving daughters, son and grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband of 50 years Roger Flynn. Susan was the loving wife of Duncan Wallace. Cherished mother to Christopher Flynn, Cynthia FlynnWilliston and Lon Maltby, Dianne Flynn and her husband Danny Shearer. Dear grandmother to Stephanie Hird and husband Geordan, Tiernan Flynn and his fiancé Monique, Sean Flynn and Rory Flynn. Proud great-grandmother to Lauren Suelila Hird. A memorial service to celebrate Susan's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in the chapel of the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600), Oakville with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com OAKLEY, Vivien Norma (nee Matta) Peacefully passed away on December 11, 2015, at the age of 88. Retiree of Sheridan College School of Nursing (1990). Beloved wife of the late Victor Harvey Oakley (1966). Loving mother to Steven (Sheila) and Karen Armstrong (Bruce), Keswick. Adored grandmother to Ryan and Cory Oakley. Sister to the late Margaret Cargill and the late Evelyn Cameron. Cremation and a private family interment to take place at Glendale Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to Dr. Helen Pyle, Glenanne, Vistamere Staff, Lia Dichoso, Maria Guirl / Yolanda and the OTMH 4E Palliative Staff for guiding her through her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vivien's honour to the Canadian Cancer Society Foundation. Experience Matters PROBATE PROBATE 905.639.1222 905.639.1222 Call The Law Firm Of The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Green Germann Sakran