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39 | Thursday, July 27, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l O b itu aries l O b ituaries l O bituaries l In M em oriam s l In M em oriam s FARYNIUK, Alma Jean (Smith) Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2017 with her family by her side, at the grand age of 91 years. Born February 26th,1926, Alma was the only daughter of Alfred and Rachel (Lake) Smith, and she lived all her life in the Toronto area. Alma was predeceased by her beloved husband Tarras Faryniuk and her brothers Donald and Howard Smith. She is survived by her sons Terry David (Joanne), Nova Scotia and Gary Dean (Janice) Alberta, as well as her grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa, Andrea (Matthew Lewis) and Julie and her great grandchild, Ty Lewis. Alma is also survived by her sister-in-law, Yvonne Smith of Alliston and her nephew's Paul and Don (Mary) Smith of Georgetown. Alma grew up in Long Branch, now a part of Etobicoke. She was a talented piano player and completed Grade 11 at the Royal Conservatory of Music. As a young lady Alma was also very athletic, playing high school basketball. Alma was a devoted mother following "her boys" from baseball fields and arenas across Ontario to football fields and arenas across the country. Alma was a founding member of the MOMS organization, supporting minor hockey in the Oakville area, with her many skills and contacts. Alma also supported the family business, Oakville Fuels, as an office administrator and later in life applied her communication and collection skills as an employee of the Oakville Credit Bureau. Alma's love of people and entertaining was evident in the many bridge marathons and tournaments she participated in throughout her life. Alma loved to host family dinners and was famous for her Christmas cookies. She was also a wonderful knitter and seamstress creating wonderful family heirlooms and many gifts for family and community organizations. Alma was also a great fan of road trips and thought nothing of picnics and fishing trips to McKellar, and Niagara Falls as a lovely day out. Family vacations where longer road trips across Canada with visits to Disneyland and Yellowstone National Park to mention only a few. Following "Tap" to many a racetrack across Canada and the US; she enjoyed all the sights and sounds of the road. In later years vacations focused on trips to visit grandchildren and relatives across Canada. Alma's family is pleased to acknowledge the many care givers of the Bennett Health Care Centre, of Georgetown and Trafalgar Lodge in Oakville for their loving care. Special thanks to Dr. Farragos for his thoughtful care of Alma and his thorough communication with her family. A heartfelt thank you also goes to Mary Smith for her kindness to Alma and the extended family. In memory contributions to the Bennett Health Care Centre in Alma's name would be greatly appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy please visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com TODD, Helen Davison Passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Bill Todd for 64 years. Loving mother of Charlene (Gary), Kim (Ken), Robert (Beth) and the late Warren Todd. Lovingly remembered by her daughter-in-law Vickie (Kerry). Cherished grandmother of Mike, Jessica, Katie, Brad, Kristen and Emma. Helen will be fondly remembered by her siblings, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. In keeping with Helen's wishes, cremation will take place and a Celebration of Her Life will be announced at a later date. A special thank you to the personal support workers and nurses at the Saint Elizabeth Campbellford Branch and to the staff of the Central East Community Access Centre for their care and compassion. Arrangements entrusted to NISBETT FUNERAL HOME, Peterborough, 705-745-3211. WILSON, Lenard Lenard Cecil Wilson passed away peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on July 15, 2017 at the age of 96 with his loving family by his side. He was a proud veteran of the RCAF serving during WWII and subsequently became an air force pilot (Flt Lt) for thirteen years thereafter. Len was born on February 27, 1921 in Woodville, Ontario. Beloved husband of the late Beryl Patricia Howard (2011) for 66 years. He was the son of the late Jay and Gladys Wilson and brother of George Wilson (June) of Woodville. Loving father of Randall Wilson (Lucille) of Guelph, Lynne Clark (Bruce deceased) of Oakville, and Robert Wilson (Gaetane) of Glen Williams. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Amy, Paul, Kenneth (Gillian), Nicholas (Heather), Michael, Kevin, Ryan, and Marc. Great grandfather of Bennett, Asher and Winter. Cremation and a private family interment will take place at St. Jude's Cemetery, Oakville. As an expression of sympathy a donation may be made to the The Royal Canadian Legion, Bronte Branch 486, Oakville, Ontario, L6L 3E6, in support of the Veterans' Lunch Program. To extend on-line condolences or for additional information kindly visit the funeral home website at: www.koprivataylor.com MILLER, Leonard James Leonard passed away peacefully on July 19, 2017 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Len was the loving husband of Ruth for over 25 years, the caring and much loved step-father of Kam (Val) Adliff, Kenneth (Marylou) Adliff, Kevin Adliff and Kimberley (Paul) Lokun. Predeceased by his daughter, Jane Beardmore. Proud Poppa of 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grand children. Len will be missed by his older brother Ray, and niece Jo Ann, who never left his side in hospital, as well as many loved nieces, nephews and friends. Born in 1933 in Mount St. Louis, Ontario, he spent close to 50 years driving trucks with an impeccable safety record, and saw much of Canada in the process. His entire life, Len always had a faithful dog waiting at home for him. Len was a generous and kind man who loved hockey and baseball. His faith in the Toronto Maple Leafs and sense of humour, never wavered to the end. Ruth and her family thank his Vistamere family for the care and friendship offered to Len during his time there. A very special thank you to Carol, and her therapy dog, Mulan, for giving Len a final beautiful gift. Cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at Hobart Cemetery at a later date. Donations in memory of Len to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Oakville Humane Society would be appreciated by his family. Rest well Len, and God bless you. You will always have a place in our hearts... "What a guy." Michael Tyler Ward January 23, 1986 - August 1,2016 Dear Mike, It has been almost a year since you left us. They say that time heals all wounds but that will never be the case when it comes to our love for you and the loss we constantly feel. During this past year, a day does not go by without your smiling face in our minds. We are often reminded o f your kindness and the many things you did to brighten our lives. You made us laugh, you BBQ for us, we watched TV together, we traveled to St Maarten for a great vacation, we went boating and watched the Jays, the Leafs and the Raptors together. We had so many happy times. The letters, cards and visits from your friends keep pouring in and they remind us how inclusive you were with everyone. You made strangers feel like friends and you made friends feel like brothers and sisters; that was the magnetic pow er o f Mike Ward. Everyone loved you and you loved every one. Mike, we love you, we miss you and we pray for you in heaven. Goodbye for now. Love forever...Mom, Dad, James and Nicole, Joseph and Jenny OAKVILLE Beaver. The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. to those who have lost their loved ones. \ emaildassifiedffimetroland