www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 29, 2012 · 30 l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries MEAD, Richard W. o f Po r t D o v e r, ( f o r m e r l y o f S a u l t St. Marie) Passed away at his home on Friday August 24, 2012 in his 69th year. Cherished father and father-in-law of Christine and Dan Garcia, and Caroline Mead all of Oakville. Proud and loving grandfather of Mason Mead-Guite, Hannah Garcia, Rebekah Garcia and Marcos Garcia. Dearly loved brother and brother-inlaw of Peter and Darlene Mead and John and Brenda Mead all of Sault St. Marie. Predeceased by his parents Leonard and Madge Mead. Richard will be missed for his love of l i f e a n d s e n s e o f h u m o u r, a wonderful and caring father and grandfather he will be lovingly remembered by all his family and dear friends. A Memorial Service to honour Richard's life will be held at T H O M P S O N WAT E R S F U N E R A L HOME Chapel, 102 First Ave, Port Dover, ON 519-583-1530, Thursday August 30 at 1pm, with visiting 1 hour prior to service. The Reverend Frank Walker officiating. Cremation has taken place, a private interment will be held at a later date. For those wishing, donations to, Schizophrenia Society of Ontario would be greatly appreciated. Online donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca l Obituaries CAVANAGH, Shawn On Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the O a k v i l l e - Tr a f a l g a r M e m o r i a l Hospital in his 47th year. Shawn, beloved husband of Elizabeth Dalzell. Devoted father of Graeme. Cherished brother of Danny, Alanna, Kelly, Lisa and Lori. Beloved son of the late Lenore and Leo Cavanagh and dear uncle to his nieces and nephews. An avid long-distance runner and a dedicated elementary school teacher, Shawn touched the lives of his colleagues, students and f r i e n d s w i t h h i s h u m o u r, commitment and compassion. He w i l l b e i n o u r h e a r t s f o r e v e r. Visitation will be held at the KO P R I VA TAY L O R C O M M U N I T Y FUNERAL HOME , 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905 844-2600) Wednesday, August 29, 2012 from 3-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held 11am Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Knox Presbyterian Church (89 Dunn St., Oakville). For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to CAMH, Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Foundation, or Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com LUNDY, Jean Theresa After a lengthy battle with cancer on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton. Jean (Thompson), beloved mother of Chloe Lundy-Skauge (Tom), Roisin Lundy (Kirk), and Patrick (Jen). Loving granny of Sinead, Jack and Carraig. Dear sister of Brian (Mary), Joe, Mary and James (Elizabeth). Visitation will be held at the KO P R I VA TAY L O R C O M M U N I T Y FUNERAL HOME , 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905 844-2600) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, August 31, 2012 at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 231 Morden Road, Oakville. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com STEPHEN MICHAEL STASKO November 7, 1957 - August 25, 2012 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Stephen on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the age of 54 years due to heart failure. Beloved husband of Natalie (nee Cunningham) and loving father of Jennifer (deceased), Danielle and Gregory. Son of Michael Joseph Stasko (deceased) and Eleanor Rossler (deceased), stepson of Donna Stasko. Adored brother of Andrew and Debby. Son-in-law of William Cunningham and Sylvia Graham, Marilyn Wiley and John Elka. Predeceased by Aunt Ann Pazur. Stephen will be greatly missed by his sister-in law Heather Spencer, her husband Peter, their children Laura, James and Kaitlin; Uncle Joseph and Aunt Nancy Stasko; cousins Sasha, Becky, Jodie, Michael, Joey, Allan, David and Richard. Born in Toronto on November 7, 1957 Steve became a seasoned world traveller at a young age, living in Mexico, Holland and Australia in his early years. A graduate of Lorne Park Secondary School in Mississauga, he went on to MCMaster University and the University of Toronto, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduation he joined Sentrol Systems, moving on to Pennwalt, ABB, Atochem. In 1990 Steve joined Invensys (Foxboro) and enjoyed a 22 year career in process control system sales. Steve leaves behind many dear friends and colleagues at Invensys who will miss his professionalism, coaching, and unwavering dedication to customer relationships. Steve was very well liked by many of his customers who he touched over the years, such as OPG Nanticoke, Lennox, Thunder Bay, and Bruce Power. He will be sadly missed by all at Invensys. Steve and Natalie met at a ski club in the winter of 1981 and immediately hit it off. After a courtship of five years, they married in the summer of 1987. Their first daughter Jennifer was born and passed away in April 1995. After a healing vacation in Hawaii, they were delighted to welcome daughter Danielle into the world in May 1996. Danielle was joined by brother Gregory in April 1998. Steve and Natalie have enjoyed a busy and fulfilling life together raising their family and supporting each other's careers. Steve was very proud of the academic, artistic and sport achievements of his children. On July 4th of this year, Steve and Natalie celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and looked forward to many more happy years together as parents, life partners and best friends. Steve developed a passion for golf, celebrating a hole-inone at the Princeville Prince Course, Kawaii on his birthday in 2000. After several years of camping with his family, Steve's focus moved to power boating on Georgian Bay. Boating was his passion and at times was all he talked about. Wonderful friendships quickly followed at Bay Port Yachting Centre, Midland. Steve particularly enjoyed having a "contractor drink" with Alvin and Maureen Douglas. In July, Steve, Gregory and Cleo the boat dog shared a special excursion to Killarney. Steve was known for his "iconic" mustache and dry sense of humour. He maintained many long-lasting friendships across Canada, the U.S.A. and Australia. He was loved by all. A celebration of Stephen's life will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 11 a . m . a t OA K V I E W F U N E R A L H O M E , 5 6 L a k e s h o r e R d . W. , O a k v i l l e (905-842-2252). A reception will follow the service at the Harbour Conference Centre in Oakville. Visitation to be held at Oakview on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Donations to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Foundation (ICU) would be appreciated by the family as your expression of sympathy. PATTERSON, Norman Thomas 1945-2012 Passed away Tuesday August 21, 2012 with family by his side after a very courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Patricia Patterson (nee Taylor). Loving father to Ryan Patterson and his wife Michelle. Cherished Grandpa to Bailey Patterson. Brother to Jim (wife Lana Bedard), of Montreal, Patricia Keeping (husband Chris), of Ottawa and Lucinda McCash of Vancouver. Norman is predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Norman Patterson and brother Robert Patterson. Norman will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A celebration of Norman's life will take place Saturday September 8, 2012 at GLEN OAKS MEMORIAL CHAPEL (3164 Ninth Line, at Dundas/403) with visitation at 1pm. Memorial service at 2pm followed by a reception at Glen Oaks Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to the "Patterson Family" team, riding in honour of Norman at http://to13.conquercancer .ca/site/TR?pg=teamlist&fr_id=1431 would be greatly appreciated by the family. Condolences may be made online. DONNELLY, Evelyn Passed peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the age of 92. Evelyn Donnelly of Oakville, was the beloved wife of the late Charles Donnelly and loving mother of Brian. She will be sadly missed by her two granddaughters Wendy and Heather and great-granddaughter Karley along with her daughter-inlaw Elaine and all extended family and friends. Our most heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff and doctors at Northridge Long Te r m C a r e F a c i l i t y, f o r t h e i r dedicated and loving care to Evelyn and for the great kindness shown to her family over the last several years. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the KO P R I VA TAY L O R C O M M U N I T Y FUNERAL HOME , 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 9 0 5 - 8 4 4 - 2 6 0 0 ) o n W e d n e s d a y, August 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. l In Memoriams In Loving Memory of Birth Announ cement Engagement / Milestones / Milestones l Lifetimes l Lifetimes Celebrating an Engagement? Post your announcement in The Burlington Post, Oakville Beaver or Flamborough Review and you will receive a voucher for of your baby's precious hand or footprint ($25.00 value) compliments of: Tel: 905-825-8731 · Email: oakville@weepiggies.com Call 905-632-4440 to place your announcement www.WeePiggies.com www.lifenews.ca 905.632.4440 DELLA PENNA, Giuseppe "Joe" (April 3, 1928 - August 24, 2012) We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Giuseppe "Joe" Della Penna. Survived by his loving wife, Giovanna, daughter Mirella, sons, Frank (and wife Shari) and Bruno (and wife Evelyn), grandchildren Rochelle and Claire. Also his sister Antonetta, brother Amedeo, predeceased by his sister Ana and his brother Antonio. He will be sadly missed by many family members and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Oakville on Monday, August 27, 2012 with entombment held at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens, Oakville in peace. As one of the first Canadian immigrants from his town in Italy, he paved the road for his family and relatives and planted the seeds for tomorrow. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com Ci vendiamo in paradiso! Allan M. Low PRIEDE, Arnold Edward Passed away after a short battle with cancer on August 25, 2012. Loving husband of 62 years to Anna (nee Blankas). Dedicated father to Helena, Leon and his wife Trudy, Irene, Arnold Jr and his wife Linda and John and his wife Roxanne. Proud Grandpa to eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of Ian Anderson House. Family and friends will be r e c e i v e d a t G L E N OA K S C H A P E L AND RECEPTION CENTRE 3164 Ninth Line (Oakville) on Tuesday August 28th from 4 pm to 8 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St Dominic's Church, 2415 Rebecca St. on Wednesday August 29th at 11 am. Interment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers donations to Ian Anderson House would be appreciated. who passed away August 26, 2004 His last parting wish we would like to have heard, And breathed in his ear our last parting word, Only those who have lost are able to tell The pain in the heart in not saying farewell. Always Remembered, We Love You Wife Agnes, Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren ROSS F. ALEXANDER In memory of my beloved husband & friend, who died August 30, 2003 Forever remembered by his wife Thelma