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27 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,M arch 24,2022 insidehalton.com Let our Expert Designers create a beautiful memorial for your loved ones. CREATIVE MEMORIALS Bring this ad in for 10% off your purchase www.creativememorials.on.ca Learn about us at: Come see our large display at: (Beside Milton Evergreen Cemetery) 200 Ontario St. S., Milton • 905-878-6522 35 35 64 9 Reverend Robert George Gardner 1924 - 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With sadness I announce the passing of my father, Reverend Robert George Gardner. Dad was called home on Friday, March 18, 2022, in his 98th year. Devoted husband to Gloria for over 64 years, father to Michael and Peter, father-in- law to Pam (Horvatis) and "Popsey" to his two grandchildren Graydon and Hannah. Dad was born November 1924 to Viola and Robert Gardner in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He grew up in Jamaica, the youngest of six children, with five sisters, Gloria, Veronica, Bertha, Dahlia and Joyce. He attended Kingston College and St. Peters Theological College. In his journey to serve God, he was made a Deacon in October 1948 and was ordained an Anglican Priest on June 19th, 1949, in Spanish Town, Jamaica. After his ordination, Reverend "Bob" remained in Jamaica serving at Christ Church, Vineyard Town, and as an Assistant Curate at St. Luke's Church, Cross Roads. He was then appointed Rector of the combined parishes of Balaclava, Keynsham and Siloah with five mission churches. In 1953, he moved to Montreal to attend McGill University and on weekends served as an honourary assistant at St. Stephen's Church in Lachine, Quebec, where he met Gloria. After university he worked for Scouts Canada in Toronto and commuted to Montreal on weekends to assist at St. Stephen's and spend time with his fiancé Gloria. After their marriage in December 1957, Bob and Gloria moved to Guelph, ON where he served as Assistant Curate at St. James Church, before becoming Rector at St. Philip- by-the-Lake in Grimsby. He then went on to become Rector of St. John the Divine, Cayuga and St. John's, York from which he retired in 1990. Even after his retirement, Father Bob served as "interim" Rector at St. Simon's in Oakville for over two years before finally settling into an active role as Honorary Assistant and member of the Senior Choir ... despite his somewhat concerning singing tone. I was blessed to have such a great father in my life. He was dedicated to his family and always wanted to give us more than he ever had in his life. Education, culture, faith, and family were his cornerstones. He gave of himself tirelessly and to others for a life in service to God and if you are reading this Obituary with a fond memory of my dad, it is because he impacted your life in some small way that you will always remember. That memory will bring him great joy. May he rest now peacefully, in God's warm embrace. I know his parents, all his sisters, his extended family and most importantly Michael are there to welcome him home. A special Thank You to all the staff at Post Village Inn in Oakville who have been so incredible over the past couple of months and the staff at Allendale who were also amazing in managing dad's care over 16 months while he was in Milton. The real praise however needs to go to my mom, who became Dad's primary care giver for over five years before 2020. He was blessed every day to have her in his life. His committal and cremation will take place Tuesday, March 22, in a private family service. A Requiem Eucharist will take place at St. Simon's Anglican Church in Oakville, ON, on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Dad will be laid to rest with his family at St. Andrew's Parish Church in Jamaica. In lieu of flowers, a donation to World Vision (www.worldvision.ca), the charity dad has supported for decades, would be appreciated. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. _ Revelation 21:4 TOLNAI, Ron ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ron on March 11, 2022 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Ron is predeceased by his parents Drs. Susan and George Tolnai. Beloved husband of Melanie and loving father of Evan, Davis, Cameron and Ryan. Lovingly missed by his brother Peter (Emily). Ron grew up in Ottawa and earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University and an MBA from the Ivey Business School. He loved to build things, whether it be a home or an amazing treehouse for his boys. Ron was passionate about sports, especially hockey, and was a huge fan of the Oakville Rangers. Ron was a true family man. He always put his children's needs and wants above his own. Whether it was driving them to the rink or spending nights in SickKids Hospital, he always did his best for the better of them. He was known by his friends for his humour and caring personality, always making the people around him smile. Ron will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He will be remembered for his charismatic character that always made the lives of those around him better. A celebration of Ron's life will be held later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations for mitochondrial research at MitoCanada.org. Online condolences may be made at oakviewfuneral.ca FLORIS, Jacob Nicholas S.K. Past Faithful Navigator Bishop Reding Assembly #1981, Oakville, Past Grand Knight Marian Council #3881, Oakville ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away suddenly on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Loretta for 40 years. Loving Father of Edel Campbell and the late Jake Jr. Justin and Jason. Proud Papa Jake of Amy Hunter and Lucy Hunter. Dear Brother of Trudi Johnson, Maggie Taillon, Nick Floris, John Floris and Cathy Punter. He will be sadly missed many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Friends and family were received at Oakview Funeral Home on Monday, March 21st from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22nd at St. Matthew Parish in Oakville. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be offered at oakviewfuneral.ca. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Always so good, unselfi sh and kind, none on this earth your equal I'll fi nd. Honourable and true in all your ways, loving and faithful to the end of your days, honest and liberal, ever upright, just in your judgment, always right; loved by your friends and all whom you knew, one in a million, that person was you. Loving and kind in all your ways, upright and just to the end of your days; sincere and true, in your heart and mind, beautiful memories, you left behind. A sweet little flower, nipped in the bud, no grief or sorrow knew; just came to earth to win our love and then to Heaven withdrew. No stain was on your little heart, sin had not entered there; and innocence slept sweetly on that pale white brow so fair. OBITUARIES