31 | Wednesday, September 11, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com Obituaries Obituaries Anniversary Happy 30th Anniversary Paul & Suzanne Glover September 10, 1983 (née Brazolot) Obituaries Obituaries CLOSE, June (nee: Lynch), life-long volunteer, youth program volunteer worker at the Syl Apps Centre, retired licensed practical nurse, successful realtor, wife and mother to 4 boys went to be with Jesus her Friend, Lord and Saviour on Saturday September 7, 2013. June leaves behind one sister Vera (Basil) Parsons, 4 sons Jon (wife Colette), Guy (friend Dorothy), Kerry (wife Cindy), and David (wife Kathy) along with 11 grandchildren Aaron, Lindsay (Bob), Matthew, Joshua, Justin, Shawna, Alicia, Hanna, Liam, Chantelle (Karl) and Candace plus 4 greatgrandchildren Jacob, Emma, Adyson Rae, and Arabella. June was predeceased by her husband of 59 years Roy, parents Edward and Vera Lynch, Donna & Gordon Mainland (sister and brother-in-law), Jack and Kay Lynch (brother and sister-in-law) and by her step-grandson Brent. As member of the Bronte, Ontario "pioneer Jennings family", June spent a considerable amount of her early summers and holidays visiting family in Bronte. Then in 1956 June and Roy built their long-time family home there. June remained in that home until recently when she located to Lakeshore Place Retirement Residence in Burlington, Ontario. She resided at Lakeshore Place until her passing. A unique individual and always ahead of her time, June was one of the first women to coach boy's baseball in the 1960s. She also became one of the early women professional realtors serving Oakville and area. At Church of the Epiphany- Bronte, (home church since 1956) she served as a volunteer on numerous committees and other activities. The family wishes to acknowledge the entire professional staff at Lakeshore Place, Burlington. The family appreciates the exceptional care and comfort they provided to our mother. Visitation will take place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr St., 905-844-2600) on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service will take place 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Church of the Epiphany, 141 Bronte Road, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Church of the Epiphany's - Elevator Project Fund appreciated. Condolences through www. koprivataylor.com With love from your children, Jason, Jeffrey, Sara, Jennifer and Michelle MEDEIROS, Maria Ester Maria Ester passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday September 6th at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 84. Loving and devoted wife for 62 years to Sergio, proud mother of Lucia (Manuel) and Helio (Anne), cherished Avo of David and Christina(James), and special Great Mae to Isabella, predeceased by her brothers Gabriel and Francisco, survived by her brothers Jose (Marta) and Serafim (Marilia), and her sister-in-law Maria, survived by her adored nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will always be remembered as a generous and giving soul truly devoted to her family. Our family extends a special thank you to the 4C nursing staff at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for the great care Maria received. Visitation will be held on Tuesday September 10th from 6-9 p.m. at OAKVIEW FUNERAL HOME (56 Lakeshore Rd. W. Oakville) Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday September 11th at 1 p.m. at St. James Parish(231 Morden Rd, Oakville).Entombment will Follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery(600 Spring Garden Rd, Burlington). If desired, in lieu of flower, donations may be directed to The Alzheimer Society. Online Condolences may be offered at www.oakviewfuneral.ca DUCHARME, Maurice July 3, 1918 - September 6, 2013 Passed away peacefully with loving family at his side. Husband of the late Pauline Ducharme, cherished father of Gary (Brenda), Maureen (Ken Whiting), Alan (Debbie) and Paul. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Jason, Scott, Kirk, Andy, Amy, Erin, Christine, and Holly and great-grandchildren Cole and Hailey. Survived by his sister Lauretta and his brother Ulric. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothy and Marcella and brothers Armand, Arsene, Theodore, Raymond, and Francis. Retired after 37 years from Ford Canada, Maurice was a decorated veteran of WWII and a life-long member of the Knights of Columbus. A funeral mass will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 at Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Church, 2415 Rebecca St., Oakville. Interment at St. Jude's Cemetery, Oakville. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com SAWYER, Thomas Anthony (Terry) CPO. RCN. Ret'd Veteran of WWII and Korea.1926-08-31 to 2013-09-06 Tom (Terry) Sawyer has now, at the age of 87, followed those of his shipmates from HMCS Warrior, Donnacona, Swansea, Sioux, La Hulloise, Stadacona, Magnificent, Prestonian, Nootka, New Waterford, Assiniboine, and Discovery, HM submarines Andrew, Alcide, and Aeneas, and HMC S/M Ojibwa, who have `crossed the bar' before him. For 50 years, the Navy was his life. Through the ranks to chief electrician, communicator, ship's diver, submariner, rifle team instructor, Bisley shot, and on `civvie' street, captain of Horton Maritime Explorations Ltd.'s submarine Auguste Piccard, and DND QA and electrical officer for the refit of Navy ships in BC and Ontario. Postretirement he worked on the restoration of a Swordfish at Downsview, and the restoration of electrical systems on HMCS Haida, as well as volunteering at the Oakville Humane Society. To those in the Canadian and Royal Navies and the numerous Naval Associations to which Tom belonged, please have a `tot' in memory of Tom and all those who have crossed the bar before. He leaves behind his wife Laine and children Carolyn, Allen, Christopher, and Timothy, and granddaughters Emily and Jessica. At Tom's request, friends and colleagues are welcome at a wake at the Oakville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 114, 36 Upper Middle Road East Oakville, Saturday September 14th, from 1 pm (1300 hours) until about 5 pm (1700 hours). There will be a time for reflection at 3 pm (1500 hours). In lieu of flowers, Tom's favourite charities were the Humane Society, the Foodbank, and the Salvation Army. See also: http://homes.chass.utoronto.ca/~lain e/tom/ or www.koprivataylor.com Celebrating an Anniversary? Post your announcement in the Burlington Post or Oakville Beaver. SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES Ontario HOLBROOK: William Edward (A faithful member of St. Aidan's Anglican Church) With great sadness we announce Bill's passing on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 a few days after his 95th birthday. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years Hazel, his daughters Janet (Jerry) and Cindy (Roy). Devoted loving Granddad to Natasha, Vanessa, Melissa and Graham (Emily). He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Overseas Veteran of World War II with the Lorne Scots and Army Service Corp. Life member of the Oakville Legion Branch 114 and in retirement years a member of the 60 Degree Club. Bill earned his living as a tradesman working for Wm. Whitaker Plumbing & Heating for a few years, then with the Department of National Defense maintaining the military homes that were in Oakville at that time. Thank you to Dr. Petrea and the wonderful caring staff on 3East at the OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital for their care, love and support during this very difficult time. Visitation will take place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 6-9 p.m. with Legion Honours at 6:30 p.m. A service of thanksgiving celebrating Bill's life will be held 11:00 am on Monday, September 16, 2013 at St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 318 Queen Mary Drive, Oakville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Aidan's Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com In Memoriam Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Call 905-632-4440 or email classified@haltonsearch.com www.lifenews.ca 905.632.4440 Engagement Celebrating an Engagement? Post your announcement in The Burlington Post, Oakville Beaver or Flamborough Review The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. 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