www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 25, 2014 | 54 l Obituaries l Obituaries Obituary / Milestones l Lifetimes l Lifetimes / Milestones GRAHAM, Matthew Edward (Ted) B.A. M.D. F.A.A.P. F.R.C.P(C) Peacefully, in Oakville on Sunday, September 21, 2014, in his 84th year with his family at his side. Beloved husband for 54 years of Margaret Cecilia (nee Wilson). Loving father of Matthew Edward (Margaret Palcic), Andrew Wilson, Catherine Jane (Michael O'Brien) and Michael Anthony. Doting grandfather of Sarah, Kevin, Clare, Laura, Matthew, Graham, Benjamin and Michael. Ted was one of nine children born to Patrick Daniel Graham and Mary Helen (Lawless), into a close-knit and devout family. He is survived by his sister, Bernice Kindellan. Born at the height of the Great Depression, his family owned a grocery store on Atlas Avenue in Toronto. As a child he worked at the store, delivered newspapers and was an altar server at Holy Rosary Church.At the age of twelve he received a scholarship to attend De La Salle College and excelled academically while also playing football, hockey and performing in the school band. He received his B.A. from the University of St. Michael's College then entered the University of Toronto Medical School from which he graduated in 1956. He interned at St. Michael's Hospital, and was a Resident at the Hospital for Sick Children. He was a Teaching Fellow for two years at the Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. He completed his Fellowship in Internal Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital and was a Teaching Fellow at the Hospital for Sick Children. On August 1, 1960 he and Margaret (Bunny) were married at St. Augustine's Church in Dundas. They moved to Oakville in 1964. By then children Ted and Andrew had arrived on the scene to be followed by Kate and Michael by the end of the decade. For many years he was the sole paediatrician in Oakville. He was dedicated and devoted to the children entrusted to his care. He was a highly respected, kind and compassionate physician. Over the course of his forty year career he was on active staff with the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, consulting staff at Milton District Hospital and courtesy staff at Joseph Brant Hospital. He was also an Assistant Clinical Professor at the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, a pioneering allergy specialist, and an Inspector for the College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Academy of Paediatrics, a member of the Royal Society of Medicine, The New York Academy of Sciences, Irish American Paediatric Association, The Canadian Paediatric Society, Canadian Medical Association, Life Member of the Ontario Medical Association, and past Chair of the Research Committee of the Ontario Allergies Society. The family does not have adequate words to express our gratitude for the kind and attentive support provided by Dr. Jeffery, Dr. Pyle and her team and the wonderful staff of Ian Anderson House. Visitation will take place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Funeral Mass will be held 11am on Friday, September 26, 2014 at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds St., Oakville. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial masses or donations to the charities of your choice. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com SANCI, Marilyn M. (nee Hoult) Peacefully after an eight year battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 surrounded by her family at her home in Oakville. Marilyn, beloved wife and best friend of Len for over 54 years. Loved mother of Cathy, David and his wife Stephanie and the late Danny. Cherished grandma (g ma) and friend of Lucy, William and Sally. Dear sister of Billy, Bobby and the late Dorothy and Jimmy. Marilyn will miss and be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews and her bridge, golfing and community service friends. Visitation will take place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2014. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville. Interment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff of Acclaim Health for their compassionate care to which donations would be greatly appreciated by the family. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com "Truly one of the few rare people that made the lives of all those she touched better." l Obituaries BELL, Peter Arthur Roland 1956 - 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Bell at Victoria Hospital in London on Saturday, August 30, 2014 with his family by his side. He will be dearly missed by his beloved daughter Samantha (Shawn) Wood and grandson Walker and loving partner Jennifer Jackson and her sons Tanner, Taylor and Tegan Jackson. Also loved and survived by his sister Nancy, brother-in-law Stan and nieces Stacey and Amanda Rosenblum. Predeceased by his parents Mary Louisa Bell (2012) and Clarence Elmer (Bud) Bell (1974). Peter was raised in Oakville and attended the University of Waterloo but his heart was always up north at the family cottage in Victoria Harbour. Peter was full of life and loved getting to know others with a warm smile and kind soul. Peter had a passion for music, the outdoors, water sports and cycling. At Pete's request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Since family was so important to Peter, please take this time to toast your loved ones with a nice dinner and a great glass of wine. BICKERTON, Mary Muriel Suddenly at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Sunday September 21, 2014. Loving mother of Michael Bickerton (Julie Denman) and Angela Tsounis (Melinda Brooks) of Oakville. Dear grandmother to Jesse Robert, Joseph James, Jaclyn Michelle (Bickerton), Christina Mary, Zoe Parthena and Dimitrious Charles Hilliard (Tsounis). Muriel will be dearly missed by siblings Peter James, Margaret Markson, Walter James, Sarah James, Mary Jane Markle, Joseph James, John James as well as many nieces and nephews and their families. Visitation will take place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Thursday September 25, 2014. Funeral mass will be held at 1 pm on Friday September 26, 2014 at St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church, 2415 Rebecca St., Oakville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Chalice Childrens Fund (www.ccare.ca) would be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com DICKINSON, Major (Ret.) John Robert After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, Bob passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Blanche for 60 years. Loving father of Dave (Sheilah), Sheree (Bruce), Alan (Kelly), Darren (Carolyn), Robert, and Ron (Julia). Cherished grandfather of Cody, Bradley, Alexandra and Neil. Survived by his sister Joyce. Bob had a lifelong love of flying and was a former pilot with distinguished service with the RCAF (421 Squadron) during WWII and the CAF until 1969. He continued his career in the printing industry until retirement. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at the GLEN OAKS VISITATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE (3164 Ninth Line, Oakville, 403/Dundas). A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Walton Memorial United Church (2489 Lakeshore Rd, Oakville). A private family burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Online condolences www.glenoaks.ca Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Call 905-632-4440 or email classified@metrolandwest.com FILLION, Pearl Marie It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother Pearl on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at the age of 89. She was born in Saskatoon to the late Susie and Peter Prokopovich. Beloved wife of the late Paul for 57 years. Cherished mother of Patricia, Terrance, Richard (Viktoriya) and Sharon. Sister of Mickey, Mike and Annie. Sad goodbyes from extended family Bogdan, Dima, Natalya, Paula and Dusty. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all. A passionate gardener, her flowers gave her such joy. A private family service will be held. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Oakville Humane Society would be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com "One is closer to God's heart in a garden, then anywhere else on Earth." BREAU, Trynie (nee Hinnen) Passed away peacefully at Chartwell Empress Retirement home in Kanata on Sunday September 14, 2014 at the age of 71. She was the loving daughter of the late Johannes and Jantina Hinnen. Beloved wife of the late Carvell Breau and devoted mother to Robert, Anida (Mark) Shorey and Janet (Cary) Boswell. Dear sister to John (Kathy) Hinnen and the late Joop (Mieke) Hinnen. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Mathieu, Jack, Eric, Laura, Connor and Shaun as well as by her many friends in Oakville and Ottawa. A private family memorial has been held in Ottawa. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Ontario Lung Association. find us online at www.insidehalton. com or email classified@ haltonsearch.com JOHNSON, Victoria Sian Died unexpectedly in her sleep in Ottawa last week at the age of 26. She was the dearly loved daughter of Brenda and Richard Johnson of Maitland, Ontario and cherished sister of Jennifer of London, England. During her all too short life, she faced more than her fair share of setbacks (cancer, the onset of epilepsy, and like many of her generation, the frustration of working hard for a degree and finding no work at the end of it). Each time, she gathered herself and moved forward without ever losing the sweetness and compassion which defined her character. We are devastated that this fine person will never have the opportunity to leave her mark in the world and regret all the things that we put off doing with her until some future unspecified date. In lieu of any donations or flowers, please do something nice with family or friends. Visitations have already taken place in Ottawa and Maitland.