39 | Thursday, December 11, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l Obituaries ALDWELL, Edna May With deep sadness the family announces the passing of Edna on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in her 87th year. Wife of the late Raymond Aldwell. Loving mother of Ruth (Dave), Christine (Glen) and Carolyn (the late John). Dear grandmother of Wayne, Scott, Brian, Derek, Colin and Amber. Greatgrandmother of 13 and great- greatgrandmother of 2. Sister of Norman Dowdle. A special thank you to O.T.M.H., Dr. Banks and staff of 4 West and 3 East. Friends will be received at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville on Thursday, December 11th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Springcreek Cemetery, Clarkson. In memory, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Celiac Society. Mom, you are now at peace and "Together Forever" with Dad in Heaven. l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries KARCZEWSKI, Horst 1939 - 2014 Our hearts ache. On December 3, 2014, we lost a loving and dedicated husband of 52 years to Alice; a caring father to Françoise (Jonathan) and Heidi; a doting grandfather to Geneviève, Nicholas and Myriam; and a true friend to many. He left this world having lived the life he wanted, thankful for his journey. He always told us, "Where there's a will, there's a way." He will give us the strength we need to continue on our own journeys without him. Horst lived in Oakville for more than 25 years and was a member of the Civitan Club of Oakville. Upon retiring from BASF, he moved to Ottawa. A ceremony of his life will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON. Friends will be received at 3 p.m. until time of service at 3:30 p.m. l Obituaries DOWNEY, John "Wes" Wesley John "Wes" Wesley Downey, 77, passed away on November 7, 2014, peacefully with his loving family by his side. Wes was a member of the General Electric Quarter Century Club. He is survived by his three daughters, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and his loving wife Edith. Donations can be made in his name to: Hospice Simcoe, 336 Penetanguishene, Barrie, ON L4N 6S7. FERTNIG, Tony (John Anthony) December 13, 1929-December 2, 2014 It is with much sadness we announce the passing of our Dad, Tony on December 2, 2014 in Guelph. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Mary of 47 years in 2006. Left to mourn are his children and grandchildren; Sandra (Jayson Myers), Chris (Lara Campbell), Tony and Charlie, Steve (Gaylene Heffern), Stephanie and Alex. And Jake, his dear feline companion. A former resident of Oakville, proud Red Cross volunteer driver for many years, Dad was a busy retired man. He worked the majority of his career for Cummins Engines in the UK and Canada. He was a devoted family man, a good dad and indulgent Grandpa, he was our rock and will be greatly missed. In memory of Tony, donations can be made to the Children's Wish Foundation. www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com BIRKEMEYER, Karen Crossed over peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the age of 53 from brain cancer. Karen leaves behind mother Rose, sister Sonja, brother Michael, and the many lives of those she has touched. Will be dearly missed by all her family in Germany and by her 91 year old aunt Anneliese. Predeceased by her father, Frank, grandmother Else, and dear friend Noel. Karen was a lifelong academic, a philanthropist and a pure heart with a beautiful soul. But mostly she was known as a true environmentalist and an animal activist. Her time was spent fighting to preserve the natural beauty of Bronte and this Earth. Thank you to Dr. Kiss at Trillium Hospital, Dr. S. Abawi, Dr. Benjamin and the wonderful nurses and support workers who cared for Karen at home. A celebration of Karen's life was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Walton Memorial United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Oakville and Milton Humane Society. Otherwise, an act of remembrance would be to show kindness to one another. On-line condolences may be left at: www.oakviewfuneral.ca FOLEY, Neil Edward October 14, 1973 - December 5, 2014 The world lost an amazing man today. After a 2-year battle with cancer, which he never gave up fighting, Neil passed away quietly at home on Friday, December 5, 2014, at the age of 41. Cherished husband of 13 years to Colleen. Beloved father of Brittney, Hannah, Jackson, and Faith. Loving son of Shirley, brother of Andrew and Heather Joy (John). Fun uncle to many nieces and nephews. Proud little brother to Jack Turner and good friend to Taylor. Many special thanks to Dr. Joshua, and the Princess Margaret team, Drs. Benjamin and Annis, and all of the support staff that cared for him through this difficult time. Cremation has taken place - a Celebration of Life shall follow at a later date. Your pain is gone, Neil. Rest in peace. Always remembered never forgotten! HODGES, Ruth (nee Culver) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Ruth, on December 7, 2014 at Wyndham Manor, Oakville, at the age of 79. Predeceased by her husband Bill. Beloved mother of Kim (Ken) Edwards, and Karen (Dan) Foster. Loving grandma of Samantha and Nicholas. Devoted sister to Joan (David) Ambrose and sister-in-law to Ron (Terri) Hodges. Will be missed by her nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the Doctors and staff at Bronte House, Wyndham Manor for their care and compassion. Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 1-2 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 in the chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. We all share in the tremendous loss of a very special lady. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com PACIFIC, Ronald Percy February 27, 1932 - December 6, 2014 Early morning on Saturday, December 6, 2014, Ronald Pacific passed away peacefully, as he wished, at home surrounded by the love and support of his family. Survived by his loving wife Ruth (nee Donald). Ron was a loving father to Paul Pacific, and Sharon Miedema (Mike), and was a proud Granddad to Lauren. Dear brother of Dolores Ellis (nee Pacific), last surviving sibling from Peterborough, Ontario. He will also be missed by extended family and friends. A special thanks to Doctor John Denby and CCAC Nurse Liliya for providing such loving care and support during his final weeks. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, December 10th, at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, followed by burial at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. In his memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com WATSON, Carol Anne Passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre, Hamilton, on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at the age of 67. Beloved mother of Tim Gould (Sharon), Dan Gould (Jo-Ann), Rob Gould (Nicole), Kyle Verwey (Jennifer), Katelyn Verwey (James) and John Reese (Renée). Cherished grandmother of Jenna, Jacob, Erin, Kristen, Sophia, Luke, Adrian, Audrey and Oliver. Carol will be fondly remembered by her brothers Bob Watson (Carole), Bill Watson (Brenda), Steve Watson (Margie) and Dave Watson (Denise). She will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. Service of Remembrance will be held at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations made to the Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre would be appreciated. www.smithsfh.com l In Memoriams KIROUAC, Edward In loving memory of my dear husband Ed, who passed away December 4, 2013. Though tears in my eyes do not glisten And my face is not always sad. There is never a night nor a morning That I don't think of the husband I had. Sadly missed by wife Eileen and family The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.