OAKVILLE BEAVER, Friday, June 20, 2008 63 Community Notices Classified Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm E-mail: classified@haltonsearch.com Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All persons having claims against the Estate of AKIRA DAVID MORATA, late of the Town of Oakville, who died on December 5, 2007, are notified to send full particulars of their claims to the undersigned on or before July 30, 2008, after which date the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims then received. Diane Murata, Executor By her solicitors: EVANS, PHILP LLP 16th Floor, One King Street West Hamilton, ON L8P 1A4 Per: Mark R. Giavedoni Obituaries Obituaries BATCHELOR, T. John- Thomas John Batchelor, in his 88th year. Predeceased in 1997 by his beloved wife Mary Lou (Shipley). Adored father of Patrick, Brooke (Richard Graham), Anthony (Mary Wainwright) and Amanda (Etan Vlessing). Loving Grandfather of Georgia, Charlotte and Chloe Graham and Elizabeth, Duncan and Catharine Batchelor. He is survived by his sister Patricia Shand and nephews James & John Shand. Faithful master to Winnifred, Helen, Irene, Muriel, Amy, George, Henry, Louis and Freedom. John was born in Charleswood, MB on July 22nd, 1920 to William and Gertrude Batchelor. He served during WWII with the Royal Canadian Air Force 413 Squadron in Ceylon. Upon discharge in 1945, he attended the University of Manitoba and was admitted to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba in 1951. John was Secretary-Treasurer of King Paving and Materials and Controller of The Flintkote Company of Canada, joining its Board of Directors in 1964. He was an executive of Genstar Corporation in London, UK and retired as Managing Director, Genstar Financial Overseas in 1984. He then served as Chief Financial Officer of Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. John was a past Treasurer of St. Jude's Anglican Church and served on the Boards of Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and The Oakville Club. John was happiest when his family was at his side; one of his dogs was at his feet, with a good book in one hand and a martini in the other. He had a quiet presence and a dry wit. He loved the garden and nature in all its forms. John was a gentleman to all and a figure of stability, kindness and love to his family. John's family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Ian Anderson House for their wonderful care and compassion. At his request a private family internment will be held. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life on Friday, June 27th at 5:00 pm at The Oakville Club, 56 Water Street, Oakville, ON. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lillian H. Parsons Bursary, c/o Oakville Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com NIXON, James R. E.- After a courageous battle with cancer, passed away on June 15, 2008 in Burlington, ON with family at his side at the age of 81. He will be sadly missed by his children Eric (Tanya), Peter (Gail), Laurie (Gord) and Erin (Steve); his grandchildren Travis, Lyrisa and Brendan; Sarah and Megan; Matthew and Emma; and Callum, Ava and Benny; by Joan (Nixon) Leslie; and by his surviving sisters Lesslie (Noble) and Eileen (Deveaux). Predeceased by his brothers Ross and John. Born February 8, 1927 in Toronto, Jim spent an active and athletic youth in Montreal, participating in numerous sports. After graduating from Montreal High School, he worked for a number of companies, including Continental Can and Lyman Tube, eventually becoming National Sales Manager with Dennison Manufacturing. In later years, he was a loving grandfather, also known as "bunka" or "poppa", who would brag to his friends about his many grandchildren and their achievements. Family will receive visitors on Monday, J u n e 2 3 , 2 0 0 8 a t t h e Wa r d F u n e r a l Home, 109 Reynolds St., Oakville (905844-3221) from 11:00 am until Memorial Service in the Ward Chapel at 1 pm. Interment will follow at St. Jude's Cemetery in Oakville. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Carpenter Hospice in Burlington, ON, who the family would like to thank for their tremendous support and care, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, Burlington Unit. Condolences may be sent to james.nixon@wardfh.com Card of Thanks Forthcoming Marriage NESBITT, Barbara Beverly- was unexpectedly taken from us on Tuesday June 17th, 2008, two days before her 72nd birthday. Beloved wife for 52 years of Ken Nesbitt. Loving mother of Suzanne & Rob (predeceased). Grandmother to Aidan, Ben & Katy and sadly missed by her dog Sophie. Fondly remembered by her family of nieces and nephews and surviving brother and sister in-law Bob & Katy Nesbitt. The family would like to express their esteem and thanks to the I.C.U. unit and the Chaplin at the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital for their efforts and empathy as well as their kindness and professionalism at this difficult time. Barbara left us peacefully surrounded by her immediate family. Visitation with the family will be received at the Oakview Funeral Home at 56 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario. Tel. 905-8422252 on Monday June 23rd from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. Also on Tuesday from 11am to 12pm with the service immediately after. Cremation to follow. O'DONNELL, Ronald Murray- On Friday June 13, 2008, at the OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital, Ron in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving father of Jane Louise and her husband Brian Serafini and Paul Stephen. Cherished "Poppa" of Kyle and Joshua. Dear brother of Gloria Maybee and the late Jack. Survived by his brother-in-law Robert Monery and his wife Sheila. Ron will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. Visitation was held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville, (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 am Tuesday June 17, 2008 at Saint Dominic Parish 2415 Rebecca Street, Oakville. Interment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. For those who wish memorial contributions to the Saint Dominic Parish Building Fund would be appreciated. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com "Ron will forever be remembered for his smile and kind nature" HOLENSTEIN, Klaus- The family announces with sorrow the passing of Klaus on June 16, 2008 at Ian Anderson House in Oakville in his 80th year. Caring husband of Joan (nee Ward) for 50 years. Loving dad of Julian (Julee) and Monika (Bryan). Much loved grandpa of Simon. Klaus will be greatly missed by his family and many friends in Canada, U.S.A., Switzerland, Germany and England. Heartfelt thank you to the staff and volunteers at Ian Anderson House for your compassion and care. A Memorial Service will be held at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds St., Oakville (905844-3221) on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 12 noon. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Klaus' memory may be made to Ian Anderson House, P.O. Box 61034, 511 Maple Grove Dr., Oakville, Ontario L6J 7P5. BURTT, Joan Constance- On Monday, June 16, 2008 at her home in Oakville. Joan in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of George. Dear mother of Patti (Tony), Ian (Susan), Paul and the late Gail. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Jason, Anthony (Mel) and James and greatgrandma to Connor. A Service of Remembrance will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008 at Walton Memorial United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville. For those who wish, memorial contributions to Walton Memorial United Church would be appreciated. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com Prayer The Miracle Prayer Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for this special one ( ) taketh, dear heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father see's it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour not mine. C.S. Registration POOLSIDE Swimming Lessons All levels offered up to Bronze Cross. Fully licensed, insured, 15+ yrs experience. Drew Michael Hildebrand Always known for his laughter, sense of fun, kind and gentle spirit, loyalty to his friends, his uniqueness, Drew will always be in our hearts- always loved and cherished- never forgotten. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues, school mates, and all who took the time to love and support us and share in our overwhelming sadness in the tragic loss of our beautiful Drew. Your generous and kind expressions of sympathy shown through cards, flowers, gift baskets, home cooked meals, cookies, cakes, donations to Sick Kids Trauma Unit, hugs, kind words of encouragement, pictures, posters, have all given us comfort and strength. To those who came to visit us in our long vigil at The Hospital for Sick Children, we thank you for your love a n d s u p p o r t . To t h o s e w h o c a m e t o Drew's Celebration of Life, we thank you for your support on that day- and we know that some of you traveled a long way to be with us and share in that special service. To those of you who were able to share some of your memories and write tributes to Drew, we thank you. To the staff at St. Simon's Anglican Church and especially The Reverend Darcy, we thank you for allowing us the type of service that we know Drew would love, especially his music- something that he was so passionate about, and for your kindness during this difficult time. And to the staff in the Critical Care Unit at Sick Kids Hospital- Words cannot express our gratitude not only for your exceptional care, but your compassion shown to all of us. We continue to struggle on a day to day basis as we try to come to terms with this senseless tragedy, but Drew will never truly leave us, - his spirit lives on - so let us all continue to celebrate Drew's life through kindness and love to each other in words and actions. "You are the perfect Drew- without you everything falls apart" The Hildebrand family & the Simmons family- Drew's family. Your pool or ours. 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