in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, F eb ru ar y 24 ,2 02 2 | 44 PESSOT, Frank January 26, 1944 - February 21, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Surrounded by the love of his family, Frank Pessot passed away peacefully on Monday February 21, 2022. He leaves behind his loving wife, Dee and daughter, Jennifer (André) and his beloved grandchildren Jake and Sofia. He is survived by his sister, Luci (Sam), sisters -in-law, Lillian and Eleanor, brother-in-law, Mel (Kathy) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Angelo and Nicolina Pessot. Frank was born in the village of Cimpello, Italy and came to Canada at the age of 6. He spent his early life in Hamilton and moved to Oakville in the 70's. Frank was very proud of his Italian heritage and loved spending time with his family, especially sharing a recent trip to Italy with them. "Papa" spent countless hours with his grandchildren, enjoying lego, mastermind, puzzles and brain teasers. He appreciated a good joke and a great song. Frank loved sports, especially backyard Bocce games and his two favourite athletes, Jake and Sofia. Special thanks to his healthcare team, Dr. Zamora, Dr. Malik and all of the palliative care team. Thank you to all of his colleagues at Lewis Motors, especially Paul, his family appreciates your care and concern. Visitation will be held on Friday February 25, 2022 at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block East of Kerr Street) from 2-4 pm. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville at 1 o'clock p.m. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the IWK Children's Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Online condolences at www.koprivataylor.com SHEREMETA, Helene (nee Kurz) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Our cute little Oma, our Superwoman and now our Christmas Angel unexpectedly bid us her final farewell at home early December 26, 2021. Our close little family was so gifted to have our Oma for so many memorable years. Oma was 92 years young. She was blessed with many great traits including her infectious smile, overall good health and her zest for life. Her sharp mind, keen sense of humour and spunk was still intact as she expressed her gratitude and got us laughing right til the end. Helene Sheremeta (nee Kurz) was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and although she lived in Oakville for most of her life, she was still a prairie girl at heart. She FaceTimed with her sister and best buddy Rose every day, keeping up-to-date with local & family news. She loved her Roughriders. GO! GO! GO! NAIL THEM! was often her mantra while watching them play. Helene was our Mom, Oma, Great-Oma, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Mother-In-Law, Sister- In-Law, Friend, Wine Buddy and our Confidant. She was loved by many and especially by her adoring children Randy, Lorrie, Karen (John) and Mark (Erin); her grandchildren Courtney, (Michael) and great- granddaughter Kaia, Madison (Carlisle), Hannah (Jack), Keelyn (Payne); John (Jaclyn), Will, Jennifer (Eduardo) and their families; Sister Rose (Jerome), Sister-in-Law Heather, niece Linda (Norm), nephew Dave (Jane), and all of her beloved nieces and nephews in the Sheremeta, Kurz, Hall and Pelletier clans. Helene was predeceased by her husband Wally, brother Joe and her parents Joe and Helene. Helene led a full life nurturing and valuing her many and varied friendships of all ages. She loved her outings to Hopedale, Tim's and McDonald's meeting her friends for coffee before COVID shut everything down. Then there was Bronte in the nice weather. Many of her children's friends were her friends. She learned to use an iPad at the age of 90 which kept her in touch with the world through FB. 'Cute little Oma' became our social media star thanks to the many lunch and dinner posts showcasing her big smile with wine in hand. She loved to do her crosswords and word search most mornings, then spent the afternoons watching the oldie but goodie classic game shows from almost 50 years ago. Our Oma is now reunited with her beloved Wally, our Dad and Opa as well as other family members and dear friends. She left us an amazing legacy and memories to last a lifetime. Thank you Oma. We love you forever. Helene had a soft spot for the Ian Anderson House in Oakville, or any local charity you care to support in her memory however, simply paying kindness forward would be lovely. TOURANGEAU, James (Jim) January 11, 1943 - February 17, 2022 ------------------ James (Jim) Tourangeau, 79, of Oakville, Ontario passed away suddenly on February 17, 2022, after a brief illness. Jim was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec to father Joseph Tourangeau and mother Beatrice Tourangeau (nee Hilliam). He met his wife Joanne (nee Kowalsky) and started a family. His work in the consumer electronics industry took him and his family to Vancouver, BC then to Oakville, Ontario where he eventually retired after a successful career. During retirement, Jim joined several local service organizations within the community. He was always quick with a joke to lighten the mood and couldn't wait for the snow to melt in order to get back out on the golf course with the gang. He also enjoyed watercolour painting, gardening, puttering in the garage with the next project, and spending time with friends and family. Jim was predeceased by his parents, wife Joanne, and brother-in-law Paul Kowalsky. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Tina, son Dan (Christina), his grandchildren Nicola and Olivia, and sister-in -law and brother-in-law Gloria and Tony Covillo of Ottawa. Cremation has already taken place and he will rest with his wife at St. Jude's Cemetery in Oakville. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For those who are able, please give generously to the charity of your choice in his memory. WYATT, Bernard "Bernie" Daniel ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 16th at the age of 70. Loving husband of over 45 years to Bonnie (nee Boghean); and devoted father of Barrie Wyatt and Beth Wyatt (Jake). Predeceased by his father Jack and his brothers Greg and Lawrence Wyatt. Survived by his mom, Marianne, and brothers Jeff (Janice) and David Wyatt. He was adored by his sisters-in- law Shauna, Judy, and Sandra (Tom), brother-in-law Barry (Barb), and seven nieces and nephews. Bernie was a passionate sports fan, a World War II historian, and published author of twelve books under the pen name Daniel Wyatt. Visitation will be held at Smith's Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line on Friday, February 25, 2022, from 3-5, 7-9 PM. Please RSVP through Smith's website (www.smithsfh.com). A private service and burial will be held for the family. For those who wish, donations in Bernie's honour to CNIB Guide Dogs or Canadian Wounded Warriors would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. A wonderful person, friend and aide, one who was better God never made; a wonderful worker, so loyal and true, one in a million - that person was you. Just in your judgment, always right; honest and liberal, ever upright; loved by your friends and all whom you knew. Our wonderful friend - that person was you. 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. 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