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43 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,D ecem ber 2,2021 insidehalton.com Happy 100th Birthday Lucille Porteous Resident of Dundas December 2, 2021 ------------------ Congratulations from your children and their spouses: Camilla (Barry), Peter (Nicole), Paul (Sandra), Susan, George (Sue), and Michael And from your 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren Celebrate your life's milestones with an announcement! 1-800-263-6480 or classifieds@metroland.com *Offer valid until December 31, 2021 *Some restrictions apply To place your announcement contact us at: 50% discount on your Please enter the code ANN2021 when placing your ad online at yourclassifieds.ca Anniversary, Birth, Birthday, Engagement, Graduation and Marriage announcements HALL, John Charles (Hallze) September 3, 1942 - November 23, 2021 ___________ John passed away at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, Ontario, at the age of 79, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Oshawa, Ontario. Sadly missed by his son and daughter James and Patricia Hall (Creg Calderwood); granddaughter Alyssa Hall; ex- wife Susan Hall; Susan (Wetherup) Jerry, Rhonda, Cody, Rodney, Emily, Wyatt and Trace Hughes; Linda (deceased), Bob, Gord, Marie, Chris and Ryan Rogers; Carol (Rogers), Chris and Devon Gadsden, stepdaughter Krystal Emerson Smith and family, brother Donnie Hall, sister Frances Gardiner and families, In-laws: Dianne and Reid Brown, Frank Bonus, Kathryn Companion and famil- ies. Also missed by his Cam- bridge family Elaine, daugh- ters Sara and Sage Kennedy who called him "poppa". He was predeceased by his father Russell (Snook) Hall, Sid, Aunt Helen and Uncle Garn Wetherup who raised him and Cousin Linda (Wetherup) Rogers. John worked on the Golden Horseshoe circuit in his younger years ('60s) with his best friend Wayne Hussey. He moved on to work for Seiberling Tire, and Goodyear working with buddies Ernie, Jim, Fred, and Abu. Then at Canadian General Towers in Oakville/Cambridge where he retired in 2009. John loved his old country music. George Jones and Charlie Pride were some of his favourites. One of his fondest memories was watching, along with family and friends, his nephew Rodney's trotter San Pail race, winning the Maple Leaf Trot three consecutive years, and the Breeders Crown at Mohawk Racetrack. Diagno- sed with esophageal cancer in July 2021, he fought a brave battle. He was always polite and humourous, a favourite with the nurses. Thanks to the staff at Joseph Brant Hospital especially nurse Maritza who he referred to as Number One and always made him smile. Thanks to Passages Cremation and Burial for making the arrangements. A special thank you to Elaine, Sara, and Sage Kennedy for 20 wonderful years. At John's request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Foundation. RICCI, Antonio ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Antonio Ricci, of Oakville Ontario was called by the Lord on November 27, 2021 at the age of 90. Antonio passed away peacefully with his devoted and caring wife Rosina by his side at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Antonio was born in Civitanova del Sannio, Italy on September 21, 1931. Antonio is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 61 years, Rosina (nee Mariani). They were married on November 5, 1960, before Rosina travelled from Castelverino, Italy to start their lives together in Canada. Antonio is survived by his two sons Peter (Teresa), Vincent (Angela), and grandchildren Daniel (Holli), Alyssa, Jonathan and Kira and predeceased by parents Pietro and Vincenza (nee Padula) Ricci. Antonio was the eldest of his siblings and leaves behind his sisters Concetta (late Giovanni), Paolina (late Antonio), Felicetta (Nino), and Teresa (Joe), his brother Joe (Cristina), and many nieces and nephews. Antonio was a very kind, caring, unselfish and a modest person as well as an amazing, loving husband, father, and provider for his family. He immigrated to Canada in 1950, at the age of 18, to be reunited with his father Pietro, who had already become a Canadian Citizen while working on the Canadian railroads. Antonio arrived with nothing but a dream to work hard in order to bring the rest of the family to join him and his father in Canada. He took on as many jobs as possible to learn about the trades such as painting and tiling. Antonio combined his ultimate work ethic, along with his entrepreneurial wisdom, to launch a paint supply store on Kerr Street in 1962. With long hours of working both on job sites and in the store, the business continued to grow and later moved over to Speers Road. The combined leadership of Antonio and his sons continued to evolve the business into the present-day Speers Flooring. Antonio was known by most people for being quiet and very reserved. Silently, he was always watchful while listening to every conversation and being protective over all his family and friends as they meant everything to him. He was a very generous and giving person that preferred to use his successes to help with the needs of family, friends, Church, Hospital, and his community. Antonio enjoyed life in many ways. He spent hours curating a meticulous garden of vegetables, as well as playing cards with his family and friends, bowling with his Italian Club friends, and most importantly, visiting and spending as much time as possible with his siblings in Toronto. Although Antonio is no longer with us, and we will miss him terribly, he has left us with many fond memories, and we truly know and believe that he is still watching over us. Visitation will be at Kopriva Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, between 2 pm and 5 p.m. and 7 pm to 9 pm. The memorial mass service will be at St. James Church, 231 Morden Rd, Oakville on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 11 am. The family requests that no flowers be sent and in lieu of sending flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton Halton or Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital or any local community support group of your choice. ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Honour life's milestones with a published Announcement. 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. And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. 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