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43 | Friday, September 9, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com ANNIVERSARIES l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries HUDSON, Jeffrey Ronald July 9, 1963 to July 27, 2016 After a courageous battle with Scleroderma, Jeff passed away peacefully at the University of Washington Medical Center with his family by his side on July 27, 2016. Ron and Pat Hudson welcomed Jeffrey Ronald Hudson into the world on July 9, 1963. Jeff, along with his younger brother Paul, spent their early years growing up in the Willowdale area of Toronto. At the age of 15, Jeff received an EMS award for saving his younger brother's life when Paul fell through a glass door. Happy 40th Anniversary Frank & Kathy Bosco! We wish you all the health and happiness in the world. Congratulations, with love from your family! CARTER, Thomas James Passed away peacefully in his sleep August 28, 2016 in his 85th year. Predeceased by his wife of more than 50 years Lillian (nee Wilton). He will be deeply missed by his children Anne, Carol Lynn, James and Kirsten and his grandchildren Victoria, Thomas, William, Dillon, Adam, Andrew, Rachael and Olivia. Tom's kind and thoughtful nature endeared him to his family, friends and coworkers. Retiring after 30+ years at Noranda in 1995, he enjoyed travel, tennis and spending time with family. As a civic - minded individual he was involved with the Bronte Tennis Club, Church of the Epiphany, singing with the Entertainers and canvassing for the Cancer Society each spring. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, September 13th at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 141 Bronte Road, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Tom's memory to the Parkinson Society Canada. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com CRAIG, Ellen Mary (nee Burrell) Passed away peacefully, with family by her side at The Brant Centre Nursing Home, Burlington, on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at the age of 75. Loving mother of William "Bill" Craig (Karen), Robert "Bob" Craig, and Terence "Terry" Craig (Jennifer). Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Andrew, Christopher, and Anabelle, and great-grandmother of Makayla and Madalyn. Ellen will also be deeply missed by many extended family and numerous friends. Special thank you to the staff of the Brant Centre for the excellent care provided. Private cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333, on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 12 noon until the Service of Remembrance beginning at 1 p.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. If desired and in lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com Jeff attended Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario studying engineering. His interest in both cars and engineering drove him to participate in the Innovative Vehicle Design Competition, representing Queen's University at Expo `86. His team's efforts earned them a third place finish in the prestigious competition. Jeff graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1987. He enjoyed a successful career at Xerox and later loved his new role as a Director at 3D Systems in Wilsonville, Oregon. While at Queen's University Jeff met his future wife, Dawn Crellin on move-in day at their residence hall. They married in 1988 on the Isle of Man and had two beautiful daughters, Chloe and Kate. The family moved to West Linn, Oregon in 2007. Jeff loved living in the Pacific Northwest, but he never forgot his Canadian roots. A car enthusiast, Jeff purchased and rebuilt his grandfather's `69 Pontiac Beaumont at the age of 17. Jeff was a hockey fanatic, played the saxophone and loved helping people in any way he could. He was also passionate about his role as a "Prop Pop" for the West Linn High School Dance Team that both of his daughters participated in. Since his diagnosis a little over a year ago, Jeff courageously battled an extremely aggressive form of Scleroderma. In an effort to raise awareness about this debilitating autoimmune disease Jeff created a blog, "Jeff's Journey With Scleroderma" and documented his battle. To learn more about Scleroderma, please go to www. scleroderma.org. Jeff was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend. Although he will be greatly missed, he will live on forever in our hearts. On August 11, 2016 at the Oregon Golf Club, over 200 of his friends, colleagues and immediate family united to celebrate Jeff's life. Another Celebration of Jeff's Life has been organized for his friends, family and colleagues living in Ontario. The Celebration will be held on Sunday October 2nd, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m. at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, 5407 Regional Road 25, Milton, Ontario. JAMES, Edward Ernest (Ernie) Ernie passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga after a brief illness with cancer at the age of 75. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn. Loving father of Lee Ann (Jim Sammut) and Jeff (Lynne). Proud Papa and Grandpa to his four "Grandboys" Austin, Matthew, Mitchell and Bradley. Ernie will be sadly missed by his many close friends and extended family. Family and friends will be received at the Glen Oaks Funeral Home, 3164 Ninth Line (at Dundas) Oakville, on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service in the Chapel at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made through www.glenoaks.ca. Anniversaries / Milestones l Obituaries l Lifetimes Celebrating an Anniversary? Post your announcement in the Burlington Post or Oakville Beaver. BAYS, Neil Peacefully on September 3, 2016 at St. Patrick's Home, Ottawa. Cherished husband of Barbara and dear father of Diane (Tom Busing) and Eileen (Warren Coutts). Loving grandfather of Hilary (Edward Taylor), Eleanor, Gregory, Evelyn and Geoffrey and great-grandfather of Romilly Taylor. A longtime resident of Oakville, Neil retired from the Gulf Oil Research Centre in Clarkson and was an active member of Central Baptist Church, the Solar Energy Society, Toastmasters and the Oakville Probus Club. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff and residents of St. Patrick's Home Ottawa and the Waterford LTC Home Oakville and to Kareen Butler for their loving care, support and companionship. Funeral Service at All Saints' Westboro, 347 Richmond Road, Ottawa, on Friday, September 16th, at 11:00 a.m. Memorial Donations can be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada. l In Memoriams www.lifenews.ca The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. and you will receive a voucher for of your baby's precious hand or footprint ($25.00 value) compliments of: JOHNSON, Victoria Sian In loving memory of Victoria, who passed away two years ago, age 26. Our courageous, incredible and lovely girl. Forever in our hearts and missed terribly. - Mum, Dad and Jenn Tel: 905-825-8731 · Email: oakville@weepiggies.com www.WeePiggies.com Call 905-632-4440 to place your announcement