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23 · Wednesday, July 18, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries De JONKHEERE, Gary W. Entered into rest after a brief stoical battle with cancer on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Ian Anderson House. Gary in his 66th year was the beloved spouse of Claudette and proud dad of Vanessa. Son-in-law of Huberte and Loney LeBlanc. Dear brother-in-law to Guy and G e o r g e t t e Vi e n n e a u , A l i n e a n d Steve Payne, Janice and Frank A m a r a l a n d B e r n a r d Vi e n n e a u . Cherished uncle to Danielle, Alex, Patrick, Michelle, Scott, Brigitte and Nicholas and treasured friend to many. He was also a very well respected Business Owner. His sense of humour, his genuine care for family, his passion for his Harley bikes and love of nature and gardening will be greatly missed by family and friends. In keeping with Gary's wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to GLEN OAKS MEMORIAL CHAPEL AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 3164 Ninth Line (Dundas/403), Oakville (905-257-8822) on Sunday July 22nd at 2 p.m. for visitation followed by a Celebration of Life Service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Ian Anderson House would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made through www.glenoaks.ca. Anniversar /y Milestones l Lifetimes Celebrating an Anniversary? Post your announcement in the Burlington Post or Oakville Beaver. HORNER, William Edward `Wild Bill' Lost his battle with The Beast - Cancer - at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on July 12, 2012 in his 86th year. Predeceased by his beloved firstborn toddler Robert Duncan, Bill is survived by his wife Adeline (Lynn, nee Landry) with whom he celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year, his daughters Dawn Essoe and Maureen Horner, his grandchildren Alexandra and Jake Essoe of Los Angeles, CA, his sister Helen Veal of Amarillo, TX and his adored pets: dog Buckley and cat Herbie. `Wild Bill' was a true individual: intrepid, inquisitive, and frequently indomitable. Like his favourite, `Ol'Blue Eyes', he did It his way. Never much of a student, he often joked that his Grade 9 English teacher had a crush on him because they were the same age. Saying a final farewell to school in favour of experiential learning, Bill joined the army at 17. That was followed by an Arctic stint with the RCMP, and other assorted pursuits until he joined External Affairs in the early 1950's. He spent the remainder of his career in embassies around the world. `Wild Bill's' grandson dubbed him `Forrest Gump' due to his uncanny knack for encountering history in the making. Whether he was going to the front lines of an African war with Trudeau, driving through a KGB-backed riot in Cairo, carrying news footage from Iran to London for Peter Jennings, on the streets of Santiago, Chile during a coup d'état, or trading one-liners with Bob Hope at Canada's Washington D.C. residence ­ Bill was in the thick of things. He was a sports enthusiast whose favourites were hockey, baseball and especially tennis - even though he didn't pick up a racket until he was 30. Bill really enjoyed his membership at Wallace Park, playing tennis and supporting the club until his knees gave out a couple of years ago. Of course, hockey was his first love - begun on the lakes of Dartmouth until he played his last league game at 72. Through it all, `Wild Bill' remained humble and thankful for the fact that by doing a job he loved, he and his family had been able to see the world. Ireland was for him a singular place, where the family made many trips in search of their roots. To the end, whenever he found himself in a particularly special circumstance, he would shake his head in disbelief and say, "Not bad for a kid from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia!" Rest in Peace, Wild Bill, now that you're with your dear Robert once more. A Celebration Reception will be held from 7-9 pm Thursday, July 19, 2012, at t h e KO P R I VA TAY L O R C O M M U N I T Y F U N E R A L H O M E , 6 4 L a k e s h o r e R d . W., Oakville ( one block east of Kerr St., 905-844-2600). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made either to the Oakville Humane Society or to a charity of your choice. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com JONES, James (Jim) Insley - Passed away quietly at home with family close by on Monday, July 9, 2012. J i m , i n h i s 8 6 t h y e a r, w a s t h e m a n a g i n g o p t i c i a n o f J . W. MacDonald Opticians in downtown Oakville for 27 years. Survived by his loving family, wife of 62 years Sheila and daughters Jan (Terry) and Judy. Beloved brother of Roy and his late wife Louise of Ancaster, and uncle to numerous nephews and nieces. Jim enjoyed many activities including obtaining his private pilot's licence, boating, RV'ing, square dancing and becoming proficient in cross stitch needlework. At Jim's request, cremation has taken place at Bay Gardens Cremation, Funeral & Memorial Centre in Burlington, with a family gathering to be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Oakville and Milton District Humane Society or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. STIRTZINGER, Arnold Edsal "Eddy" Of Oakville, peacefully at Princess Margaret Hospital, on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Irma (nee Schwoob) for 60 years. Loving father of Marsha Bunce (Charles) and Pamela Kelterer (John). Will be sadly missed by grandchildren Meghan, David and Jordan. Survived by sister Jean Tovell (John). Respecting Eddy's wishes there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to WARD FUNERAL HOME, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905844-3221). HARNESS, Frederick (Fred) Ronald Peacefully at Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012, Fred Harness of Ancaster (formerly Oakville) in his 79th year. Beloved former husband of Hazel Harness (nee Langford, of Tillsonburg, formerly Oakville). Loving father of Bradley, Warren, Deborah and Trevor (Alison). Grandad to Russell, Ryan, Caitlin, and Connor. Predeceased by his children Russell and Lisa. Fred is survived by his sister Doreen, many nephews, nieces, extended family and his wonderful friends in the Oakville, Burlington, and Ancaster communities. The family wishes to thank everyone for their help and support during Fred's illness, particularly the staff at Bob Kemp Hospice and the staff of the VON in Hamilton. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be conducted in Oakville in October (email bradharness@execulink.com for details). If desired, memorial contributions to the Bob Kemp Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated. TERRELL, Gloria Dawn after a lengthy illness, at the Village of Tansley Woods in Burlington, on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Gloria was in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Alex (1997). Loving mother of H e a t h e r Te r r e l l o f C a l g a r y. Predeceased by her sons Ken and William. Will be sadly missed by many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Interment of ashes will take place (today) on Wednesday July 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery in Oakville. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to WARD FUNERAL HOME 109 Reynolds Street Oakville 905844-3221. Please visit the book of memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com KEENE, Dorothy Theresa (nee O'Keefe) It is with sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Theresa Keene, at age 88. Loving mother to Sheila, Judith and Wendy. Mum Mum to Michael Christopher, her much loved grandson. Loving wife to Michael, who died before her. Dorothy was born in St John's, Newfoundland and kept in close touch with her brother Fred, of St. John's. She is predeceased by her sisters Mary, Sheila, Ann, Fran, Eileen, and her brother Ronald. Dorothy loved life, and had a great talent for appreciating the world around her. She loved the arts, especially music and poetry, and sang in choirs for many years. She loved the outdoors, and hiked and skied the Bruce Trail whenever she could. The family is thankful to the staff of CCAC Palliative care, the Balmoral Club and Integracare, whose support allowed Mum to spend her last days at home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care and the Baycrest Centre for Brain Health. For family and friends of Dorothy, a service will take place in the Chapel of the MORLEY BEDFORD FUNERAL H O M E , 1 5 9 E g l i n t o n A v e . W. , Toronto (2 stoplights west of Yonge St.) on Thursday, July 19th at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery, Oakville. STEPHENS, Anna Gwendolyn "Gwen" (nee Schissler) December 23, 1923 - July 13, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Gwen at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on July 13, 2012. She was predeceased by her loving husband Bruce in 2007. Cherished mother of James (Anna Rae) Stephens of Oakville, Joanne (Dave) Barkey of Uxbridge, Linda Stephens of Peterborough and Wendy Stephens of Uxbridge. She was the proud grandmother of Tyler McNeill of Toronto. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Edith Schissler. Cremation to take place and Gwen's ashes to be interred in Uxbridge Cemetery at a private family gathering. In memory of Gwen, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity important to you. Arrangements entrusted to LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOME, Port Perry (905) 985-7331. To place an online condolence, please visit www.lowandlow.ca www.lifenews.ca 905.632.4440 Engagement / Milestones l Lifetimes Celebrating an Engagement? Post your announcement in The Burlington Post, Oakville Beaver or Flamborough Review The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. 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