29 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,January 16,2020 insidehalton.com Liam Maynard & Allie Day July 18, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Scott and Ann Maynard of Oakville are very pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their son, Liam Maynard to Allie Day, daughter of Byron and Tammy Day of Kitchener, Ontario. The wedding will be celebrated on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Grand Tappattoo Resort. In Loving Memory of BRUCE SPENCER November 16, 1961 - January 17, 2002 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Always in our thoughts! Love from your family & friends BOWBYES, Vera ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ On December 31, 2019 mom passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour at Cawthra Gardens in Mississauga. Vera was never more contented than when she was serving her family and friends. Beloved wife of the late Dan Bowbyes, mother of Ian, Ken and Lorna. Precious grandchildren Nathan, Daniel, Ashley, Aaron, Ethan and Daniela. Cherished great-grandson Hunter. Celebration of Life to be held at Faith Baptist Church, 1415 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville, Ontario on Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. BILLY, NADIA N February 2, 1933 - January 4, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with sadness and gratitude, with her family by her side, she peacefully moved to life eternal. Predeceased by her husband Ben, her parents Catherine and Peter, brothers Ross, Les, and Bill. She is survived by her sister Marcelle. Beloved mother to Brian, Darryl (Wendy), and Mary Lou. Grandmother to Matthew (Sara) and beautiful great-granddaughter, Nadia. A role model for us all, her essence will be lovingly cherished. The family extends thanks to her doctors: Dr. Ruparelia, Dr. Jeffries, Dr. McConachie, the late Dr. Rouse, as well as the staff of OTMH, Halton EMS, and Oakville Fire Dept. for their dedicated care, service and support that our mother received. A memorial and burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences and memorial contribution info at www.turnerporter.ca MANBERT, David Wentworth Livingstone August 24, 1938 - January 12, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ David died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Predeceased by his loving wife Janet (nee Hendershot). He will be greatly missed by his brother Ray Rushton Manbert. A wonderful Dad to Terri Ann, Robert, Heather and Kim, son in laws John Szemeczko and Kevin Serniuk. Proud Grandpa to Michaela, Daryl Bruce, Hayden, Evan, Quinn and Madison. Great Grandpa to Aaliyah and Daryl John. Visitation will be held at at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block East of Kerr Street) on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. with memories shared at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.koprivataylor.com GILGOUR, John Fredrick Gordon ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at his home in Georgian Bluffs, on Sunday morning, January 5, 2020, at the age of 66 years. Dearly loved partner of Debby Chasles for 37 years. John will be sadly missed by his very dear friends, Loretta Cotter (Greg Crowe), of Owen Sound. Predeceased by his parents, Robert and Lillian Gilgour and his brother, Bobby Gilgour. John had a true passion for music and was known as the "Music Man". As per John's request, there will not be any service at this time. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter as an expression of sympathy and may be made through the BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 3X8 (519-376-7492). Messages of condolence may be sent to the family on-line at www.woodfuneralhome.ca PERCY, Cleary Thomas ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Janet Percy (formerly Fagan, nee Murphy). Loving father of Cynthia Percy, Theresa Westelaken (Jim), Thomas Percy (Hristina) and Bruce Percy (Andrea), stepfather of Carole Lowe, Paul Fagan (Michelle) and Kathleen Fagan (Patrick). Cherished grandfather of Jason, Danny, Joey, Angela, Cleary, Zaprina, Nora, Kyla, Robyn, Kevin, Morgan, Ryan and Norah and great-grandfather of Caterina, Adriana and Juliana. Cleary is survived by his brother Hugh Percy (Cecile) and nieces Kim, Michelle and Katherine and nephew John. Predeceased by his first wife Marilynne and brother David Percy (the late Barb). Cleary is a member of St. Patrick's Church and the Knights of Columbus. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632- 3333), on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 196 Kenwood Avenue, Burlington on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Cleary are asked to please consider the Good Shepherd. www.smithsfh.com BUTTENAAR, Pieter Cornelis ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Pieter Cornelis Buttenaar in his 91st year at Henley House in St. Catharines, Ontario on January 7, 2020. Predeceased by his beloved wife Theodora (Dolly) Buttenaar. Loving father of Frank (Verena), Vera (Geoff) Warren, Peter (Denise) and Liz (Henry) Cloudt. Loving Opa of Krista (Donovan), Katie (Jorden), Pieter, Zeri, Patrick; Samantha (Craig), Jason, Jenna (Dan); Dane (Samantha), Paige (Josh); Jacqueline (Colin), Miranda (Dan), Courtney (Alexander) and Steven. Great-Opa of Elizabeth (Krista/Donovan). Predeceased by his grandsons, Tyler (survived by his wife Amanda) Warren (2019) and Zach (2015); sisters Betty (John) Veerman and Christina (Andre) Markus. Pieter was born in Amsterdam and immigrated to Canada in 1950 with $5 in his pocket. He went from picking potatoes at age 21 in New Brunswick to running a successful construction company, Twinbee, that built much of the sewer and water main systems in Oakville and the footings of the Gardiner Expressway. In 1953, Pieter married Dolly in Bronte, Ontario where they raised their four children in a loving home. He was a proud Dutch- Canadian who flew the Canadian flag at all of his homes and was an avid Leafs and Team Canada supporter. Pieter and Dolly even flew to Russia to cheer on Team Canada in the 1972 Summit Series. Pieter is known for his encounter with a Lancaster aircraft in Holland during WWII. While searching for food for his starving family, Pieter dropped to the ground fearing a bombing at the sound of the low flying aircraft. As the aircraft flew by, the gunner waved a white handkerchief at him and Pieter waved back. He later found out that the aircraft was part of Operation Manna's food drop over Holland in response to the Dutch famine. Decades later, Pieter tracked down and met the crew of the Lancaster and his story has been documented in a published children's book "A Bad Penny Always Comes Back". A private family service will be held to celebrate his life. In memory of his late grandson, Tyler, the family is requesting that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation, 203 - 205 Horton Street East, London, Ontario, N6B 1K7 or online at braintumour.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, St. Catharines, 289-362-1144. Online condolences may be made at CCBSCares.ca ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY A loving mother, so gentle and kind, what a wonderful memory she left behind. Long days, long nights, she bore her pain. To wait for cure, but all in vain. Till God Himself knew what was best. He took her home and gave her rest. Is it your Anniversary? Celebrate it with an announcement. And while she lies in peaceful sleep, her memory we shall always keep. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES IN MEMORIAMOBITUARIES