31 | Wednesday, October 16, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries HARROWER, John Robert 1916-2013 In his 98th year on Friday, October 4th, 2013, John Harrower passed away peacefully, predeceased by his wife Dorothy Hazel Harrower in 2012. Loving father of Kenneth, Raymond, Glenn and Brent. Cherished grandfather of Todd, Scott, Natalie, Amber, Jennifer, Jamie, Dawn, Robert, Grant and Sandra. Dearest great grandfather of Christina, Evan, Braidy and Mason. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends, as we keep his spirit and love in our hearts. The family extends its deepest appreciation to the staff at Oakville's Post Inn Village where John spent the last years of his long life. Your support and compassion will be always remembered. Cremation has taken place. A memorial Service will be held on November 2, 1:00pm at Know Presbyterian Church Sixteen, 1150 Dundas Street West, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. XAMIN, Lynne (nee Bonello) Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Credit Valley Hospital at the age of 52. Beloved wife of Dean. Loving mother of Mark (Stephanie), Scott, and Christina. Proud Noni-to-be of Sophie Lynne. Cherished daughter of Gloria and Victor Bonello and dear sister of Larry (Janet), Jeff (Andrea), and Michael (Sue). Daughter-in-law of Ed and Dorothy Xamin and sister-in-law of Paul, Kirk, Brad (Diana), Ward, Laura (Chris Bray), and Mardee (Calvin Dreschner). Forever remembered by her best friend Heidi Cairney (Don). She will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends. Funeral Mass will be celebrated today, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at St. Matthew Parish, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville at 12 p.m. Interment to follow at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. If desired, please consider a donation in her memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Online condolences can be made at www.glenoaks.ca. l Obituaries l Obituaries SHALTON, Winston Franklin Peter February 9, 1941 - October 11, 2013 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace; the mountains and hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Winston passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the age of 72. Winston will be greatly missed by his true love of 45 years, Dianne (Collier) Shalton. Adored and loved by his children Derek and Linda, Karen and Shawn, Lisa and Corey, Michelle and Shen, Todd (predeceased) and Laura. Cherished grandfather to Christopher, Brittany, Brooke, Abby, Jack, Lia, Kai, Chase and Kiana. Beloved son of Evelyn Smith and best brother to Ron (predeceased) and Mona, Gerald and Louise, Patrina and Jim (predeceased). Missed by many of his in-laws, nieces and nephews. Winston has many great friends whom he cared for greatly. When Win was not with family he ventured to his second home the Knights of Columbus in Oakville. Family and friends will be received at the Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville from 2 4 pm and 6 - 8 pm on Wednesday, October 16. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Winston's memory to the Ian Anderson House would be appreciated. www.ianandersonhouse.com/donate Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com NUTT, Marian Grant (nee McNee), 93, passed quietly at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital with her children at her side on October 11, 2013. Pre-deceased by her loving husband of almost 65 years, Dennis. She was the last surviving member of the pioneering McNee Muskoka farming family of Raymond. Mom finished her high schooling in Bracebridge, received her R.N. in Orillia, and rose to be Night Supervisor at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital. After the war, she married Dennis, moved to Oakville and raised three children in the houses that he built. She also had time for volunteering as a Cub Scout and Girl Guide leader as well as being active in sewing, weaving and knitting circles. When Dennis retired, they were finally able to travel to all the places that they had read about and to revisit the sites where Dennis had been during the war. Pre-deceased by husband Dennis, brothers Kenneth and Douglas, she leaves three children: Michael (Mary), Stephen (Lynn) and Alison Denise (Burkhard); five grandchildren: David (Alison), Kenneth (Rachelle), Laura, Catherine and Jesse; and three great grandchildren: Sebastian, Cora and Ethan. A graveside service will be held at the Ullswater Twsp. Cemetery on Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Followed by a reception at the Raymond Hall. Thanks to the staff at Vistamere for making a home for Mom and Dad in their last years and to the staff at OTMH for their kindness. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Reynolds Funeral Home "Turner Chapel" in Bracebridge. Messages of condolence can be made at www.reynoldsfuneral.com NIXON, Mable Edna Evelyn August 17, 1940 - October 8, 2013 It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Mable Nixon (nee MacLeod) of Oakville, on Tuesday, October 8th at the age of 73. She was surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of 52 years to Ted, loving mother to Scott (pre-deceased), Pamela and Jill, sons-in-law Geof Goebel and Andrew McFarland and wonderful Nana to grandchildren Regan, Lucy, Quinn and Hayden. Predeceased by her parents John MacLeod and Anna Cecilia (Swanson) and brother John (Laurie), she is survived by her sister Diane Hesse (Stuart) of Georgetown. She is also survived by loving in-laws, nieces and nephews. Mable led life with 2 clubs every time. She lived life on her own terms, embraced each challenge with fierce determination and always cheered for the underdog. She started her career as a Nurse in Vancouver, B.C but also worked locally at South Peel, Queensway and O.T.M.H. Years later, she began a new career as an Early Childhood Educator and worked at St. Hilda's, New Horizons and Creative Learning Centre pre-schools in Oakville. Her gentle spirit and progressive approach gave many young children a wonderful start in life. Mable was a founding member of Glen Abbey United Church. She embraced her faith as an ongoing debate to be questioned and validated and welcomed discussion from anyone. She was no shrinking violet to political exchanges either. As an avid bridge player, she cherished her time with her bridge ladies. She traveled the world but loved being at home with her family the most. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Drs. Pyle and Benjamin, and the staff at Ian Anderson House. Everyone's compassion was greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. With respect to Mable's wishes, cremation has taken place. Everyone is welcome to attend a memorial service for Mable at Glen Abbey United Church on Friday October 18, 2013 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life reception at the Oakville Conference Centre, at Wycroft and Bronte Road, from 2:30 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mable's memory to Ian Anderson House or Wellspring Oakville would be appreciated. GRENKE, Suzanne Elizabeth Loranger At Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 11, 2013. Much-loved wife of Denton, cherished `Mama' of Karen Grenke and her husband David Vining, and loving and proud `Mimi' of Stella and Harper, Suzanne will be sadly missed by extended family and friends. A passionate supporter of women's issues, Suzanne was a person of strong convictions and principles. Her work as teacher, mentor, and philanthropist made a difference in the lives of countless women in Canada, the United States, and Asia. She will be remembered for her compassion and loving spirit. Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home "Oakville Chapel" 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. for a celebration of Suzanne's wonderful life. Burial to follow at St. Jude's Cemetery, Oakville. A gathering and reception afterwards at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Halton Women's Place in her memory. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com ILLES, Steven With his family at his side, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Steven on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 79. Strong and courageous to the end, Steven fought hard to overcome his health challenges. Beloved husband of 52 years to Christine, loving dad to Susan and Steve A. (Nadège) and precious grandfather to Nathalie and Stéphane. Known as "Opa" to many, Steven will be sadly missed by his many friends. He will be remembered for his kindness and willingness to help others and will live forever in our hearts. The family will gather at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville for the Funeral Mass today, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences and memories can be shared through www.glenoaks.ca MORDEN, Ann (nee Sochan, Hanka) April 1, 1921 - October 13, 2013 Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Ann passed away peacefully in her Oakville home on Sunday, October 13th at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband Jack Morden and daughter Carolyn. Ann will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Gail (Michael) Czopka, grandchild Lynn Novelli and two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Christian, as well as her sister, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members and her cat, Willy. Ann's family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens funeral home, 3164 Ninth Line (at Dundas St) Oakville, ON, (905) 257-8822. Service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Burlington Humane Society. Please visit www.glenoaks.ca to view Ann's memorial. 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