durhamregion.com This Week | Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 30 BRAZNIK, Sharon Elizabeth Lee (nee Myers) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday March 14, 2022 at the age of 75. Dearly beloved wife of John Braznik for 55 years. Loving mother of Angela (Shane) Tesser. Predeceased by daughter Laura Quinn. Proud and adoring grandmother of Emily and Faith. Dear sister-in-law of Neena (Ron) Stauffer and Dan Carson. Predeceased by sister-in-law Olga Carson. Lovingly remembered by Baba, Alexandra Braznik. Predeceased by her parents Earl and Lillian Myers. Sharon will be greatly missed by many extended family and close friends. She had a kind, caring and generous soul that blessed the lives of those she touched around her. She exuded such warmth to all those she encountered. Nothing brought her more love, joy and laughter than spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters who meant the absolute world to her. Some of her most treasured moments took place up at the cottage on Limerick Lake. We can only aspire to be as remarkable, strong and compassionate as Sharon was. She always taught us to count our blessings, appreciate life and live it to the fullest by finding pure happiness and making everlasting memories. As per Sharon's wishes cremation and a private family service was held. Arrangements entrusted to Armstrong Funeral Home. www.armstrongfh.ca GATTELLARO, Giuseppina ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With her family by her side, Giuseppina passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Antonio (1995). Loving mother of Carmela Pepe (Giovanni), Grace Ippolito (Andy) and Joe Gattellaro (Angie). Cherished grandmother of Luigi (Dianne), Tony (Tammy), Sarina (Derek), Julia (James), Tony-Michael, and Jesse and great-grandmother of Sante, Nicholas, Olive, and Inez. Predeceased by her parents Giuseppe and Caterina. Giuseppina was a longtime dedicated parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. at the Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Sick Kids Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.ca ZARKOVICH, Milton "Sonny" 1941-2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Milton "Sonny" Zarkovich passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, in his 81st year. Born in 1941, Milton graduated with a degree in business administration from Ryerson University and was fortunate to spend his career following his passion for real estate development. Perhaps his most notable professional achievement was the successful development of the multitower, high-rise Toronto condo -minium complex, The Riviera Club. Milton never lost his passion for real estate development, working in the field up until the age of 75. True to form, even in his final months, Milton continued to work on interesting real estate ideas and was always excited to share them with others. Milton was born in Hamilton, Ontario, the son of Dorothy and Daniel Zarkovich, and enjoyed his Serbian culture and heritage. His older sister Millie (Herancourt) and his younger sister Sondra (Millar) both knew their brother to be joyful and generous, always going out of his way to help them and others; blessed with eternal optimism. Milton was dedicated to his family, both his beloved wife of 42 years, Ileane (Rahme), and his daughters Erica and Andrea, of whom he was extremely proud. Milton celebrated the marriage of his daughter, Erica, to Dave Suchon in 2011 and the birth of his two beautiful grandchildren, David Jr. and Veronica, in 2013 and 2016. Milton was a tremendous Papa to David and Veronica. He imbued his grandkids with his infectious optimism and showered them with boundless energy, engaging in countless hours playing soccer at the park, epic water fights by the backyard pool, and playing Monopoly, always as the "top hat" and (almost) always winning. Milton had a tremendous energy and zest for life. He enjoyed spirited discussions on almost any topic and long walks in nature with his wife and family. He was a lifelong formidable opponent to Ileane in Scrabble and waged "spirited" battles with friends and family on the tennis court. Many would remember stories from "Uncle Sonny". He was always putting people at ease, making people smile and maintained a boyish sense of humour his entire life. When Milton entered the room, everyone felt it - he illuminated the space with his warmth, optimism, and good humour. He loved life and lived a full one. He saw the best in everything and everyone and we are grateful to have known and loved him. Cremation has taken place and final arrangements made through Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home. A private celebration of life will follow on his birthday, June 26. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care, in memory of Milton Zarkovich, where he and his family received tremendous assistance during his last few days. "Mountains may crumble, oceans may recede. Love endures forever." Online condolences may be left at: www.northcuttelliott.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. Long days, long nights, you bore your pain. To wait for a cure, but all in vain. Till God Himself knew what was best. He took you home and gave you rest. 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