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39 | Thursday, Decem ber 2 1 , 2 01 7 | O A KV ILLE B EA V ER | www.insidehalton.com newsca l O b it u a r ie s l O b it u a r ie s l O b it u a r ie s FERGUSON, Robert Guy (Bob) Passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in his 88th year surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Guy and Mina Belle Ferguson of New Brunswick, sisters Evelyn, Geraldine, Joyce, Mazie and Roberta. Beloved husband of Marian and ex-husband to Jacqueline Carmichael. Beloved father of Kelly of Burlington, Cindy of Orillia, Tricia (Billy), Janet of Oakville and Heather of Vancouver. Loving step-father and friend to Sandra (Eric Firth) of Arthur, Jamie Alexander (Kathryn) of Rockwood, Barbra (Ron Dellaire) of Milton and Debra (John Reid) of Georgetown. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren; Cory, Jennifer, Kyle, Jade, Daniel, Michelle, Yannibel, Massiel, Darlyn, Jayme, Aidan, Logan and Lucas. Also Grandpa Bob to Emma, Kara, Andrea, Adam, Hanna and Kayla. Great-grandfather to Paige, Abby, Raeha and Harper. Dear brother to Ralph (Hazel) of North Bay and Karl of Leamington. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grandson Wesley Firth. Bob was born in Campbellton, New Brunswick and moved to Oakville and worked for Gilbrae/ Oakville Dairy for 12 years and Ford Motor Co for 3 years before opening his own contracting business "Bob Ferguson General Contracting" in 1973, retiring in 2010. Family and friends were invited to visit at the McKERSIEKOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. E. Milton 905-878-4452 on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul's United Church 123 main St. Milton on Thursday at 11 a.m. with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Interment to take place at Palermo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Palermo United Church, United Church of Canada Mission and Service or a charity of your choice. Letters of condolence, shared stories and memorial donations may be left for the family online at www.mckersie-kocher.ca l O b it u a r ie s Father's Day In Memoriams CAVERLY, Roderick John Passed away peacefully on December 14th at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his wife of 66 years, (Muriel) Norma Kilburn, and survived by daughter Alexandra (Sandra), son-in-law Richard (Lowery) and many nieces and nephews from Montreal and Calgary, as well as Rosemary and Tom Matier. WW11 Veteran (HMCS Fort Erie and Cape Breton), retired after 47 years service with Northern Electric (Northern Telecom), active in organizations with TelecomPioneers of Canada and in establishing the Oakville Place Mall Walkers Ass'n. Lifelong involvement in Anglican Churches (Adult Christian Education) in Montreal (South Shore and West Island), London, Belleville and Oakville. Known by family, friends and colleagues as a man of great integrity, deep faith and great organizational ability, with a heart of generosity and service to others, not to mention his sharp mind, wit and humor, he will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all those whose lives he has touched. Visitation was held at the OAKVIEW FUNERAL HOME, 56 Lakeshore Rd. W. 905-842-2252 on Wednesday from 1-4p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church, 154 Oakhill Dr., Oakville, on Thursday at 11a.m. Online condolences may be made at oakviewfuneral.ca. Donations may be made to The United Way or World Vision. Honour the memory o f a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. · . ANDERSON, Gertrude "Gert" January 30, 1914-December 13, 2017 R. Gertrude "Gert" Anderson, passed away on December 13, 2017 at Fairhaven Care Home, Peterborough, Ontario where she had resided for the past 4 years. Gertrude, born in Emsdale, Ontario on January 30, 1914, spent most of her life in Oakville Ontario, where she and her husband Joseph "Joe" first met while attending Oakville (Trafalgar) High School. Gertrude was proud to say that she was raised on a farm and attended elementary school in Scotia, Ontario, moving to Oakville to attend high school from which she graduated in the early 1930's. Following high school she attended North Bay Normal School intending to be a teacher. "Gert" and Joe married on August 22, 1936 and continued to reside in Oakville for the next 74 years until they moved to a retirement residence in Peterborough in 2010. Gertrude was predeceased by her husband Joseph (December 23, 2010), parents William and Rosena Leigh, her brothers Wilfred and Horace "Bud" Leigh, and sister Constance Wood (Leigh). Gertrude is survived by her sister Hilda Isard of Kitchener, her children Leigh (Christine) of Surrey, B.C., Gaye (late Al Greville) of Gravenhurst, James (Penelope) of Peterborough, Donald (Jane) of Peterborough, Constance (Andre Douchane) of Tucson AZ, eleven grandchildren, many great- grand children and one great-great grandchild. Gertrude was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all in her family. She was a long time active member of St. Jude's Anglican Church and for a time St. Aidan's Anglican Church both in Oakville. She volunteered with the Oakville Hospital Auxiliary, the Red Cross, Morden Road Elementary School and various seniors' residences throughout Oakville for many years. Gertrude had a passion for music which brought her great joy until her final hours. Gertrude's family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Rubidge Retirement Residence and Fairhaven Care Home for their kindness and care provided to Mom in her final years. In accordance with Gertrude's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Gertrude's life will be held later on a date to be announced. Donations in memory of Gertrude may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children through Ashburnham Funeral Home at www.AshburnhamFuneral.ca . VANDERHYDEN, Mechalina Passed away peacefully at Allendale on Thursday, December 14, 2017 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerrit Vanderhyden. Loving mother of Bernie (Gary Neilson), Peter (Anne), John, Anita (Joe Holmes), Liz (George Elder), Frances Vanderhyden and Gary (Melissa). Sadly missed by her grandchildren; Andrea, Elaine, Andrew, Matthew, Mackenzie, Samantha, Mallorie, Sarah, Olivia, Alexa and her great grandchildren Rylynn and Rebecca. Mechalina is survived by her sisters Martha Wouters and Mieke Migchels and is predeceased by her sisters Truus, Cisca and brother Harry. Family and friends gathered at the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. E. Milton 905-878-4452 on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. The funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 139 Martin St. Milton. Interment took take place at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the C.N.I.B. would be appreciated by the family. Letters of condolence, shared stories and memorial donations may be left for the family online at www.mckersie-kocher.ca Sept. 24, 1938 - Dec. 22, 2011 Also in memory of Isobel and Slim Rimes, Roelof and Hilda Geitenbeek, Dot Hall, Kirk Lawrie, Red Grigsby. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, We love you always, A n d forge t you never. John Wm Rimes Greta and children: Wendy, Janice, Maureen, Philip, and their families. l In M e m o ria m BUTLER, Betty Merry Christmas, missing and thinking of you as you spend Christmas with Jesus this year. We will cherish the memories you have left knowing that you will be here with us. - Love Murdick (Dad) Sheila, Sherry and all the grandkids xoxo! B eaver. The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. JHonour the memory o f a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. cmailclassilicd@ mctrolandwcs ..Call 905-632-4440 o f i t _ ( email classitifdTnnctrolandwcst.conif The Oakville Beaver would like to express sin cere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.