BYERS, Harold Howson Royal Canadian Army 1942 1946. England, Italy, France, Holland Our father passed away at West Oak Village in Oakville on Sunday July the 24th in his 90th year. Predeceased by his wife Norma (nee McMurdo) (1984), his brother John (1997), and his long time companion Edith McIntyre (2007). He is survived by his daughter Martha Byers (Michael Curness), his son Dr. Robert Byers and his beautiful grandchildren of whom he was so proud, David (Tia Patrick), Adam and Julie Byers. When Dad returned to Canada in 1946 he accomplished a double major in English and French at the University of Toronto. Despite his passion for languages, his entrepreneurial spirit drove him to begin his business, Byers-Bush Ltd. in 1960, with the sole help of his father Clarence and the support of his mother Mary Belle. Dad worked tirelessly and our mother Norma ran the household. Dad loved to golf and when he wasnt playing he was watching. He will be remembered for his dry wit. He was not an easy going man as he was mercurial in nature, which made him the dynamic man he was. He loved his dogs, any dog really, which revealed the softer side of his nature. Dad loved all things Italian, the country, the people, the culture and of course the language. Pavarotti was his man. Dad fancied himself as a tenor! He enjoyed a long life fi lled with travel, winters in Florida and cruises galore. Sadly, the essence of this man was slowly erased by the onset of Alzheimers disease. He volunteered to fi ght for us in World War II and was left to fi ght for quality of life in his fi nal years. We miss him so very much. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please donate to Alzheimer Society of Canada. A memorial service will be held for Harold on Wednesday July 27th at 2:00 at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds St. Oakville. (905) 844-3221. Please visit Harold's Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com CONTINISIO, Nicola Peacefully on Thursday July 21, 2011 at Oakvi l le Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 89th year with his family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Rosa. Loving father of Theresa and her husband Tony Carlucci, the late Lorenzo and his wife Josi, Phil and his wife Alison. Proud Nonno of Dina (Cesar), Rosa (Vince), Rosie (Matt), Frances, Katie, Nick, Carmen, Daniel, Matthew and great-nonno to Luciano, Mikaela, Serra and Marcus. Dear brother of Donato, Tomasso, Domenico, Cecilia and the late Andrea and Laudonia all from Italy. Dear brother in law of the late Giuseppe and Rita Cifarelli a n d D o n a t o a n d F i l i p p a Abbondanza. Mass of Christ ian Burial was celebrated on Saturday July 23, 2011 at 10am at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 231 Morden Road, Oakville with entombment at G len Oaks Memor ia l Gardens . Special thanks to Dr. Bremmerman, Dr. McConachie and his assistant E i leen and Dr. G inty for the i r excellent and compassionate care. Online condolences may be made at www.oakviewfuneral.ca. W I L L I A M S O N, P h y l l i s Jo s e p h i n e Isabel It is with sadness that the family announces the death of Phyl l i s Williamson on Sat. July 23, 2011 at the Joseph Brant Memor ia l Hospital, Burlington in her 94th year. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Norman. P h y l l i s w a s t h e e s t e e m e d mother and mother- in - l aw of Carole and Abbey Lipson, Shirley and Michael Rothery and Doug a n d t h e l a t e W e n d y F r a d e t t e / W i l l i a m s o n . D e a r grandmother of Bobby Armitage (wife Natalie) and the late Heidi Armitage (husband Adam Green) Eric and David Rothery, Mathew and Ph i l l ip Wi l l i amson. P roud great -grandmother of Walker, G e o r g i a , H o l d e n , C a s s i d y , Gabriel and Aziree. She will be m i s s e d b y b e s t f r i e n d B a r b Malcolmson. Phyl l i s i s survived by her brother Bob and sister-in- law Jean Murdoch. A long time resident of Oakville, Phyllis had been an act ive member of the O a k v i l l e G o l f C l u b , a n a v i d bridge player and a volunteer at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for over 40 years. The fami ly wishes to express the i r sincere appreciation to the many individuals who helped care for P h y l l i s a t t h e J o s e p h B r a n t Hospital and at Lakeshore Place. A p r i v a t e f a m i l y commemorat ion wi l l be taking place. E -mai l condolences may b e m a d e t h r o u g h www.koprivataylor.com JOHNSON, Joshua Neil P a s s e d a w a y s u d d e n l y i n Ottawa, Ontario on Friday July 22nd , 2011 a t the age of 25 . Joshua lived in Ottawa with his l i f e p a r t n e r S a m a n t h a Marchand. Joshua was born and raised in the Ottawa area, went to High School in Oakvi l le and returned to Ottawa to at tend Carleton University. For the last s e v e r a l y e a r s J o s h u a w a s a forest f ire f ighter for the MNR b a s e d o u t o f P e m b r o k e . A l though h i s l i fe was short i t w a s f u l l o f l o v e f o r f a m i l y, f r iends , mus ic , sport s and the outdoors. Joshua will be greatly missed by h i s parents Leonard a n d J i l l J o h n s o n a n d b r o t h e r Z a c h a r y. G r a n d p a r e n t s V i v i a n a n d G a r n e t M u n d t , L o f t y Johnson and Dianne Blakemore. Aunts and Uncles Anne and Vern B a r r, R o y M u n d t a n d D e b b i e J o n e s , P a t r i c k M u n d t , L a r r y J o h n s o n a n d L o r i C h r i s t i e . Fr iends may be received at the W a r d F u n e r a l H o m e , 1 0 9 R e y n o l d s S t r e e t , O a k v i l l e (905-844-3221) on Tuesday, July 2 6 t h f r o m 3 - 5 a n d 7 - 9 p m . Funeral Service wil l be held at Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 N o t t i n g h i l l G a t e , O a k v i l l e o n Wednesday, July 27th at 1pm. Cremation to follow. In lieu of f l o w e r s , d o n a t i o n s t o t h e Ottawa Humane Society would be greatly appreciated. Please visit Joshua's Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com RUTHERFORD, Bruce Passed away on Thursday July 21, 2011 at the age of 61. Dearly missed b y h i s c h i l d r e n M i c h a e l C . Rutherford and Julie A. Rutherford (Matt Herman), granddaughter Mya Frances Rutherford, brother William A. Rutherford, ex-spouse Vivianne F. R u t h e r f o r d a n d o t h e r n i e c e s , nephews and cousins. A graveside memorial service will be held for B ruce a t G len Oaks Memor ia l Gardens on Friday July 29, 2011 at 2 : 3 0 p . m . I n l i e u o f f l o w e r s , donat ions can be made to the Kidney Foundat ion of Canada. Online condolences can be made at www.oakviewfuneral.ca TOMKINS, Elizabeth Margaret (Elma) It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Elma on July 21, 2011 at Ian Anderson House, Oakville. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Ross and his wife Judy, Stephen and his wife Karen and the late Bruce. Dear 'Gran' of Bill, Karen Etchison (Wally) a n d K a t h e r i n e a n d g r e a t - grandmother of Aydan and Ethan. A private family service was held on Monday, July 25, 2011. Interment f o l l o w e d a t Tr a f a l g a r L a w n Cemetery. In memory of Elma, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. In Loving Memory of, John M. McAdam, MBE Our Beloved Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather Died July 27th 2010 You are deep in the ages now, Deep in the ages, You whom the world could not break, Nor the years tame. 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