39 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,January 17,2019 insidehalton.com HANSEN, Dorothy Elizabeth "Betty" Died peacefully January 9, 2019 in her 89th year in Collingwood, Ontario. She was predeceased by her parents A l f r e d R e x a n d D o r o t h y ( n e e Torraville) Rendell, brother George, h u s b a n d K n u d ( o f H o l s t e b r o , Denmark) and infant daughter, Gayle. Elizabeth will be greatly missed by her daughter and son-in- law, Linda and Alex Maxwell of Thornbury, her granddaughter (and light of her life), McKenzie Maxwell (Tony) of Combermere and by her small circle of family and friends. We know she's in a better place - a place where they don't put gravy on their fish, where everyone irons their Christmas wrapping paper and where nobody calls her Dorothy. Elizabeth was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, but spent her adult life in Toronto, then Oakville and most recently Coll ingwood. She worked for over 40 years in banking and payroll and was a Girl Guide leader for many years. She was a British history and royalty trivia whiz, a figure skating fan and she loved wrapping and giving beautiful gifts, especially at Christmas. She loved v i s i t ing her favor i te s tores in Collingwood over the last few years. Special thanks to the staff of Becker Shoes, Clerkson's, Home Interiors, Northern Reflections, Espresso Post a n d A s h a n t i C o ff e e f o r t h e i r thoughts and kind words to us during her recent i l lnesses. Our eternal gratitude goes to Dr. Peter Wells (and his staff and interns) and to the staff of Bay Haven Retirement Community and Collingwood Nursing Home for their patience and care over the years and final days. Also, thanks to Johanna Hayward at F e r g u s o n F u n e r a l H o m e i n Thornbury for her recent kindness and help. Finally, thanks and hugs to family and friends for food and flowers and kind words, whether by phone, email or text. ALL appreciated. At Elizabeth's request, her life will be remembered privately. I f so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to Hospice Georgian Triangle "Campbell House", Collingwood would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, The Valley Chapel, Box 556, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca For information regarding Campbell House or to donate directly, please visit www.hospicegeorgiantriangle.com MacLEAN, Gordon Allison With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Gordon Allison MacLean, with Doris and family by his side, on January 8, 2019. He was in his 99th year. Gordon will be deeply missed by his loving and beloved wife of fifteen years, Doris (Peterkin), and his children Kathy (Michael Wheeler), Bob (Kathy), Dan and Eric (Ginette) . A cherished 'Grampy', he will be much missed by Michael, Andrew, Jenn, Bryan, Erin, Jesse and Reid, their partners and eight great-grandchildren. Gordon w i l l a l s o b e m i s s e d b y D o r i s ' extended family, especial ly her daughter Penny (Richard Isles) and grandchildren Shalane, Brandon, Ken, Courtney and Kristen. He was predeceased by his dear wife, Melda (Burdon) and son-in-law, Peter Dixon. The youngest of seven children of Thomas Allison MacLean and Harriet McInnis, Gordon grew up in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. He enjoyed a long career in the airline industry, with 35 years as an Air Canada employee. In retirement, he was a member of the Pionairs, an avid skater with the Meadowvale Four Rinks Skaters, and a talented woodcarver with the Oakville Woodcarving Guild. He was also a 74-year member of the Tyrian Youth Masonic Lodge, and a faithful member of Trafalgar Presbyterian Church. Gordon was an inspiration to a large circle of extended family and friends. We will remember his stories, humour and creativity, caring and gentle nature, and quiet wisdom. The Memorial Visitation and Funeral Service have already taken place. Online condolences may still be made through www.glenoaks.ca. The family would welcome donations to the Heart & St roke Foundat ion of Canada, or a charity of your choice. READ, Ronald (Ron) Cedric Died peacefully on January 7, 2019, aged 94. He is survived by his third wife Marilyn Sloane; his children Helen and Colin, his daughter-in-law Rosemar ie Harr i s ; s tepchi ldren Gillian Burns, Malcolm Harris, and Ju l ia Hynes ; h i s grandchi ldren Savannah and Kaya Harris-Read; and step-grandchi ldren Murray and Laura Burns, Amanda and Sophie Harris, and Laurent Hynes. Ron was born in Croydon, England. He served in the Royal Navy during WWII, then went to the Univers ity of Cambridge. He married Eileen Vera Propert, and in 1950 they emigrated t o J a m a i c a a n d h e b e c a m e a mathemat i c s p ro fe s so r a t the University of the West Indies. In 1970 Ron emigrated to Canada with his family to join the University of Waterloo. He was an accomplished m u s i c i a n a n d p l a y e d m a n y instruments. In 1985 he married his second wife Marie Harris, herself a notable pianist , and moved to Oakville, where he played in the Hollier Quartet and the Oakville Symphony Orchestra. He composed four works for orchestra and several pieces for smaller groups. Ron's innate curiosity led him to explore many areas of knowledge. To list a few: he founded the Jamaica Caving Club in 1957; published a book on Tangram puzzles ; invented the Olympic Flag String Figure (see YouTube); and enjoyed reading, dancing, and travel. His latter years w e r e s p e n t v e r y h a p p i l y a t Delmanor Glen Abbey with his third wife, Marilyn Sloane. Each week he played popular songs of the 20s - 40s for the res idents . His f inal performance was to play Christmas carols for a Delmanor event just days before his death. He will be remembered as a prodigious musical talent; an exceptional mathematical mind; an interesting, engaged, and loving father, grandfather, and husband. A Memorial Service was h e l d a t t h e K o p r i v a Ta y l o r Community Funeral Home , 64 Lakeshore Road West , Oakvi l le 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019. We w o u l d l i k e t o t h a n k t h e wonderful ER and palliative care staff at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care and support of dad and his family. Donat ions may be sent to the Hospital in lieu of flowers. 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