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19 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,January 14,2021 insidehalton.com DELIJA, Vladimir (Wally) April 15, 1943 - January 7, 2021 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Vladimir (Wally) Delija, 77, of Oakville, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 7th, 2021 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Wally was born to parents Alojzija and Juraj Delija on April 15, 1943 in Djakovo, Slavonia, Croatia. His family moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in the late 1950's; he was later hired by Ford Motor Company at the age of 22, where he worked tirelessly for the next 39 years. He met and married the love of his life, Michelina (Lena) Delija, nee: De Vita in 1967. Wally was a loving husband and father, a devoted and present grandfather ("Dee"), a helpful brother, an outstanding son and wonderful uncle. He is survived by wife, Lena, son Paul, daughters, Christine, Laura, and Marianne, grandchildren, Meghan, Amanda, Oliver and Miles, sister Ann, and brother Mladen, and nephew Ed. He is predeceased by brother Rudi and parents Alojzija and Juraj. Wally was known for his love of all things canine and all sports, especially baseball and hockey. Known for his hard work ethic, he could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. His warm, endearing smile brought joy and happiness to so many. The funeral ceremony will be shared with family and friends via Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral home on YouTube. Donations can be made to Oakville Milton humane Society or a charity of your choice in Walter's name. Online condolences can be left at koprivataylor.com In Loving Memory Norma Patricia Egan July 3, 1929 - January 4, 2021 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Norma was born on July 3, 1929 in Madras, India to Thomas and Sarah Holroyd. She was one of seven children, three brothers and four sisters. On December 15, 1948 Norma married William Egan, and after completing their training as teachers at Vincent Hill School, located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Mussoorie, the two of them made considerable contri- butions as educators within the Seventh-Day Adventist missionary school system, moving between Spencer Road School in Bangalore, Spicer Missionary College in Poona, and pioneering the middle school in Secunderabad. After a return to Spicer College in the early 60's, after the arrival of son William (Bill) and daughter Desire, the family left Spicer College and immigrated first to England, then Canada. Settling in Oakville, Ontario in August of 1963, Norma has remained here for the rest of her life, raising her family and working for many years at the Pottery Supply House , and then within the Public Works Department at the town of Oakville until her retirement. Along with her great love of knitting, Norma enjoyed music enormously and members of the congregation of the Bronte Seventh-Day Adventist Church fondly remember her playing piano during service. Norma is predeceased by husband William in 2007, and survived by son Bill, daughter Desire and grandson Jason. Online condolences may be offered at oakviewfuneral.ca WELLS, David Peebles June 15, 1935 - January 8, 2021 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with inconsolable grief that the family of David Wells announces that after a valiant struggle, David left us on January 8th, 2021. David passed peacefully with his family around him. Left behind is his sweetheart of 67 years, Elizabeth (née Casey), daughter Elaine (Patrick), son Graeme (Tracy) and his grandson David Parsons. David was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He served time in the Royal Air Force and worked as an electrician with Weir Pacific Valves.Valves.V David was a Freemason, and spent many years shaping the lives of youths as a captain in the Boys Brigade in Glasgow, 118th Company Brigade. David was an Elder in the Kings Park Parish Church. TogetherTogetherT with Liz and his family,family,family he immigrated to Canada in 1974, living first in Mississauga and retiring to the Bronte Harbour area of Oakville. As an electrical engineer and Master Electrician, David worked with BP,BP,BP Gulf Oil and The East YorkYorkY Board of Education, always loving what he was doing. David touched the lives of many people. He was a gentleman, a kind soul and was loved by all. Online condolences can be made through www.www.www glenoaks.ca STONE, Michael John April 29, 1989 - January 05, 2021 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our son and brother Michael, at the age of 31. Michael is pre-deceased by his grandparents; John and Isabel Stone, and Mary and Mike Opreff and two aunts. Will be sorely missed by his parents, John and Rose and his sister Elizabeth. He will be greatly missed by his aunts and uncles, his many cousins, and friends. Born and raised in Oakville, he attended Holy Trinity, and then went on to get both a culinary and business diploma at Humber College, and attended Guelph Humber University. Michael was a gentle soul, selfless, and always willing to lend a helping hand. A hard worker, he was with Longo's for 17 years, learning his way through many roles. A man of many talents - he was cook, a construction worker, a meat cutter, baker - fulfilling many of these at the same time. He enjoyed preparing meals with his mother, and certainly enjoyed eating those meals. Michael shared a special bond with his older sister and valued her opinion. He was very caring and enjoyed cuddling with his dogs. With a good sense of humor, he enjoyed watching comedies and sharing a laugh with friends. An avid X-Box aficionado, he liked meeting and playing with others online. An Adventurous spirit, he loved to travel and see new things. Michael enjoyed traveling with his mom and dad, particularly, enjoyed his trip to South Africa. Michael had a special place in his heart for his late aunt Mary. So for those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Kincardine Community Living or Halton Down Syndrome Association. Our Sweet Boy, taken too soon. Due to the restrictions, a private family service will be held. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. OBITUARIES And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love, we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above. What would I give to clasp your hand, your happy face to see, to hear your voice and see your smile, that meant so much to me. Always so good, unselfish and kind none on this earth your equal I'll find. Honorable and true in all your ways, loving and faithful to the end of your days OBITUARIES