29 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,January 9,2020 insidehalton.com VANVVVVV ZANT,ZANTZANT Gillian ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Gillian ("Mrs. V") May 11, 1947 - December 25, 2019 With her family by her side, Gillian passed away peacefully on Christmas morning at age 72. Gillian was loving mother to Deborah (Peter), sister to Sandra (Peter), aunt to Darach (Raneen) and Abigail (Dan), and Auntie Gilly Cakes to Stanley, Anya and Louis. http://www.khttp://wwwhttp://wwwhttp://www oprivataylor.k.k .oprivatayloroprivatayloroprivataylor com/ obituary/gillian-van-zant BIRD, Gail Elaine ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Gail Elaine Bird passed away, peacefully at her home in Oakville, Ontario, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday January 6, 2020. Gail enjoyed a wonderful life with the absolute love of her life, Frederick Keith Bird for over 55 years. Gail and Keith were blessed with two loving children, Stephen Keith Jackson Bird and Elaine Kay Jackson Bird, and two loving grandchildren, Saxon Jackson Bird-Price and Jackson Stephanos Bird. Gail loved her family and friends, honest people, poetry, fun times, laughter, sunsets and solitude. Gail enjoyed a successful 24 year career selling Real Estate in Oakville, having achieved numerous awards including multiple Lifetime Achievements and Hall of Fame awards. Her career led her to making many lifelong, and trusted friendships. A very private, sincere person, Gail never took life for granted. She was always filled with infectious gratitude and optimism and made it very clear that she would leave with no regrets. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block East of Kerr Street) on Thursday January 9, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church, 1541 Oakhill Drive, Oakville on Friday January 10, at 1 pm. Interment St. Jude's Cemetery. A special thank you to Dr. Greg Thompson of the Argus Medical Centre, in Oakville for his care and compassion as our family doctor for many, many years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oakville Community Foundation - Gail Bird Memorial Fund would be appreciated. This fund was created to support future generations experiencing difficult times and ensures that Gail's loving legacy lives on. Online condolences at www.koprivataylor.com "In one of those stars, I shall be living. In one of them, I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night. And when your sorrow is comforted, (Time soothes all sorrows) You will be content that you, have known me. You will always be my friend. I shall not leave you. -Antoine De Saint-Exupery "The little Prince" COSTANTINI,TT Pietro ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, uncle and friend on Saturday December 28, 2019 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at age 81. Pietro, beloved husband of the late Julia. Loving father of Mary Swierczynski (Richard) and Lori. Proud Nonno of Madaleine and Caroline. Dear companion of Rosmary Gallo. Dear brother of Maria, Emidio and the late Gaetano, Francesco, Vincenzo, Giuseppe and Rosina. He was a well respected and adored uncle to many nieces and nephews. Pietro was a longtime employee at the Town of Oakville in the Parks and Recreation Department. He was also a Founding Member of the Oakville Italian Club where he spent many fond years. Family and friends were received at the Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Rd. W, Oakville, Ontario, on Sunday December 29, 2019, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral mass was celebrated on Monday, December 30, 2019 at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Oakville, at 11 a.m. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at oakviewfuneral.ca. FAULHAFER, David R.W. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness the family of David R.W. Faulhafer announces his passing January 1, in his 56th year. David was the youngest child of Robert (2018) and Marlene (nee Dougherty) (2015). He was cherished by his brother Steven (Kathy) and sister Barbara Harrison (Eric). David was loved immensely by his Uncle Bill and Aunt Pat (Faulhafer) of Waterloo. David was a much loved uncle to Rob Nicholl (Charmaine), Jessy Roos (Joel), Stephanie Forsyth (Andy) and Mitchell Faulhafer (Irene). Great-uncle to Hannah, James and Charlie Roos, Abigail Forsyth and Mackenzie Faulhafer. For over 40 years David had a huge and loving family with Community Living Burlington (CLB) and our gratitude for all they did over the years is unending. David was a joker, occasional mischief maker and had great compassion for others. He brought out the best in those who knew him. A piece of our hearts has gone with him but his influence will continue to live on through all who's lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, Charitable donation may be sent to Community Living Burlington. VERRALL, Nancy ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ On December 30, 2019, at the age of 91 years Nancy Verrall died at her home at Maple Villa Long Term Care Burlington. Cherished mum of Glenn, and Beth (Perry) Mahlmann and dear Nana to Jack and Sam. She is predeceased by her husband Jack Verrall and her eldest son Stephen. Born in Darlington, England, Nancy and her young family emigrated to Canada in 1952 before adding Glenn, then Beth. The family came to Oakville from Hamilton in 1973, shortly before losing her husband in a car accident. Nancy loved the town of Oakville, staying there until her final move to Maple Villa in 2016. Nancy had a long and very happy career as a palliative care nurse at Toronto Grace Hospital, working until she was almost 70 years old. Her job brought her great satisfaction and many dear friendships. Nancy's life was simple, but made so very rich by her kindness, love, and many friendships. Her family are especially grateful to the "family" at Maple Villa for the love and caring they gave Nancy the last few years, nurturing her mind, body, and great sense of humor! A Memorial Gathering is being held on Saturday, January 11, from 4 - 7 p.m. at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905- 632-3333). Tributes at 6 p.m. www.smithsfh.com HEATH, Margaret (Meg) Morag (nee Sibbald) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ At St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, ON, Canada, on Friday, December 27, 2019, Margaret passed away at the age of 82 years. Born on September 8, 1937 in Peebles, Scotland, to James and Bella (Watson) Sibbald of Innerleithen, Scotland. Wife of 59 years of Thomas Heath. Mother of Anne Ritchie (James) and Jill Heath (Adriaan). Grandmother of K. Heath and Tom. Survived by brother George (Julie), sister- in-law Jan, and cousin Evelyn Ann (NoLee). Predeceased by sister Isabel (James) and brother Michael. A graduate of McMaster University, she taught high school at Highland in Dundas, ON, and Queen Elizabeth Park in Oakville ON. Many thanks to Alexander Place (Waterdown, ON) for their care. In accordance with Meg's wishes, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. A sweet little flower, nipped in the bud, no grief or sorrow knew; just came to earth to win our love and then to Heaven withdrew. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. Pleasant in manner, patient in pain, our loss is her eternal gain. A wonderful mother, woman and aide, one who was better God never made. OBITUARIES