in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ay 2, 20 19 | 54 classifieds GARSIDE, John It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Garside on April 17, 2019 at the Oakville Hospital. Born January 16, 1925 in Yorkshire England to Frank and Florence Garside (nee Carne-Jenkins), he leaves behind his wife of 70 years Joan Garside (nee Moulding) and his three daughters Anne Fuller (Nigel), Jane Garside-Foy (Bill) and Lori Garside Labelle (Bertrand). His darling daughter, Julia Kinder, predeceased him. He had a special and unique relationship with all his grandchildren, Julia Schwab (Eric), Andrew Stewart (Brandi), Jessica Brown (John), Alexander Makielski (Michelle), Ryan Sarfeld (Kristin) and Paul Labelle (Sonia); and delighted in his great-grandchildren Madeline, Jonah, Maya, Colin, Emma, Dylan and his step-great-grandson Caleb. He is survived by his sister Pam Lynch, cousin Barbara Jeremiah (nee Garside) and nephews David Garside and Peter Lynch and niece Susan Bowie (nee Garside). His brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Winnifred Garside predeceased him. As a young man during WWII he joined the Royal Navy and sailed the seven seas, survived the Bombay explosion and remarkably made it back to England in one piece. He immigrated to Canada soon after and met his future wife on his first evening in Oakville! In the early years, he worked three jobs to support his family. John was a natural leader and an inquisitive learner with a twinkle in his eye, accounting for a good deal of his success in business. Soon he found what was to became his niche, Quality Control management, initially with Orenda Engines assigned to the test cells for the CF-105 Arrow jetfighter, then on to Studebaker bringing home spanking new designs to test-drive, Massey Ferguson taking his family between Canada and the US, and QC consulting to the automotive and aeronautical engineering sectors. Meanwhile, anything Joan could dream up, he jumped on board: figure skating, forming wonderful memories ice dancing with his daughters; when Lori became involved with horses, he joined in whole heartedly, galloping around on his crazy horse Tonka terrifying and delighting those around him, and becoming the diligent driver - trailering horses hither and yon. And then there was music: an avid lover of classical music, he had a fine bass voice singing in both church and community choirs, and to his family's delight would serve up endless verses of British ditties and hilarious recitations of Stanley Holloway monologues. When the grandchildren and greats came along, he delighted them with his mischievous and playful nature and gifts as a story teller. After raising his family, perhaps his greatest passion was realized with many happy years spent with Joan on their sailboats, the Unicorn and later Levitas. The family wishes to thank the wonderful Palliative staff at the Oakville Hospital for the deeply compassionate care extended to John and his family in his final days. Special thanks also to the wonderful care providers at The Kensington in Oakville for the playful and gentle care they provided him on a daily basis. His love for the people in his life was tender and deeply felt and he will be greatly missed. The Celebration of Life service will be held at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr St.) on June 1st at 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m. Interment will be private and for family only. Visit the guestbook through www.koprivataylor.com. Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Joan Ethel Smith (nee Watt) Born May 16, 1926 in MacDuff, (nee Watt) Born May 16, 1926 in MacDuff, (nee Watt) Scotland died peacefully in her sleep at Home in Oakville, at 93 years. Attended by her daughter Ann, and her son, Robert on January 12, 2019, She is survived by her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. Joan chose a career in nursing first training in Aberdeen at Woodend Hospital and then pursuing a midwifery certificate at Foresterhill. After World War ll she met get husband, John (Ian) Smith and they married 1951; a union that lasted until his death 52 years later. After immigrating to Hamilton, Ontario, Joan worked as a nurse at Hamilton General Hospital and Cherokee Hospital. She took a break from nursing while raising her children; during this time the family moved to Oakville in 1966. She returned to work for MDS Laboratories where she remained until retirement. Never one to stay at home, Joan enjoyed an active social life and volunteered first for animal rescue and then at the Fair Share Food Bank. Joan enjoyed shopping and having tea at her bungalow with her friends. A Celebration of her Life will be held in May 2019. Death Notices Death Notices KING, James William Leslie Known to his friends as "Jim", passed away peacefully with his wife by his side after a long battle with dementia on Friday, April 26th in his 70th year. A Tillsonburg native, Jim started his career in the Emergency Medical Services in 1966 and devoted his life to building and improving Paramedic Services all over southern Ontario and Canada. He honourably served the Region of Halton as the first Director/ Chief of Paramedic Services, with the last 10 years of his career serving the community in that position. Jim loyally committed a total of 42 years to Land Ambulance Services until his illness forced him into early retirement. Jim was known for his quick wit, caring nature, leadership skills, and faithful dedication to the community. He was a skillful storyteller, lover of sports, and master of jokes. He will be remembered by all for his charisma, patience, and thoughtful acts of kindness. He will be greatly missed and remembered by his family as a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Barbara (nee Colterman), children Alysa (Craig Ellison) and Jamison, granddaughter Avery, daughter Brenna, grandson Josh, brother Robert and sister Mary. A Celebration of Love and Life will be held in Jim's honour on Saturday, June 15th at the King's family residence, 311 Kingsway Place, Milton. Open house will begin at 2 p.m. followed by a ceremony at 3 p.m. All are welcome to bring your favourite story about Jim to share. Hosting food, drink and live music. Donations and heartfelt thanks to Wentworth Lodge (Maple Lane), 41 South St., Dundas for providing the best of care and a loving home away from home. Jim's journey was made easier in a #1 facility. To all the staff, Jim bows his hat for the last time to you! Xo Death Notices Death Notices MOFFAT, Francis Grant April 4, 1923 - April 25, 2019 (Retired Imperial Oil Limited) Grant died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Trillium Hospital at the age of 96. He was the loving husband for 56 years of the late Marian (nee Collinson). Dear father of Frank (Helen), Bob (deceased) and Donald. Extremely proud grandfather of Tim (Kristin) and Peter. Predeceased by brothers Jack, Neil and Aleck Moffat. Loved and dearly missed by sisters-in- law Norma Moffat and Doris Cameron and by his many nieces and nephews of the Moffat, Duncan and Piper families. Many thanks to friendly visitor Dave Hutchison, for his many years of regular visits and to Kathy Bush for including dad in her daily canine excursions. Heartfelt thanks to Mike, Greg and Maureen Kozak for their assistance and support which allowed for dad to live at home. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W. (one block east of Kerr St., 905-844-2600) from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 with one hour prior visitation. Interment to take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Orono Cemetery in Orono, Ontario. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Lion's Dog Guides or the Alzheimer Society would be welcomed. Visit our guestbook at www.koprivataylor.com Death Notices Honour the memory of a loved one Place an In Memoriam in the classi� eds. 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