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39 | Thursday, September 5, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com Anniversaries Norm & Vi Moffatt 60th Wedding Anniversary Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Strudwick, David John David passed away on Saturday August 31, 2013 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood after losing his battle with cancer in his 79th year. David of Wasaga Beach, beloved husband and best friend of Phyllis (nee Barber) for 52 years. Beloved father to Daryl (Janet), David (Teresa), Dean (Robin) and Alison (2005). Dear Grandpa to Christopher, David, Kayla and the late Corey (2003). Dear brother to Sheila (Derek) in the UK. Brother in law to Jackie (Keith), Valerie (Dan), George (Joyce) and the late John (2013) (Jackie). Best friend of Anne and Keith Knowling. Uncle to many nieces and nephews in the UK, Canada and the USA. Big Brother to Steven. Friends will be received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home - Wasaga Beach Chapel, 509 River Road West, Wasaga Beach (1-888-429-8766) on Saturday September 7, 2013 from 12 noon for the Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1 o'clock. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by his family. For further information and to sign the Book of Memories, log on to www.carruthersdavidson.com TIRABORELLI, Selene Passed away peacefully at the Ian Anderson House on September 3, 2013 at the age of 80. Predeceased by her husband Carlo. Selene will be dearly missed by her daughter Olga (Lino) and her grandchildren Carla and Mark (Vicki) and her sister Rina (Ramon), and many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Selene will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. at the OAKVIEW FUNERAL HOME (56 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville). A funeral mass will be held for Selene on Saturday September 7 at St. James Parish (231 Morden Rd, Oakville) at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ian Anderson House would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.oakviewfuneralhome.com. HARLEY, Marguerite (Marg) (Volunteer at OTMH for 50 years) Passed peacefully at the OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Marg (Bolton), beloved wife of Harry for 64 years. Loving mother of Bruce (Shelley), Doug, Janet (Dan). Will be missed by her grandchildren Cassandra, Holly, Caitlin and Ty and great-granddaughter Danielle. A Service of Thanksgiving was celebrated at Hopedale Presbyterian Church, 156 Third Line, Oakville on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 2 pm. Interment St. Jude's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com Obituaries SMITH, Joyce (formerly Robertson, nee Oates) Passed away after a lengthy illness at Roberta Place on Monday, September 2, 2013 at the age of 90. Predeceased by husbands Walter Smith (2005) and Nathaniel Robertson (1967). Devoted and much loved mother of Ken Robertson and his wife Paulina, and the late Ralphie(1953) cherished Grandma of 4 grandchildren and proud great-grandma of 10. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Lillian Dingwell and Chic Reynolds. She also leaves behind special friends Gail Robertson and June Mortimer. Joyce was a lovely woman who loved her family above all things. A special thanks to Dr. Kizoff and the staff at Roberta Place for the care offered to Joyce during her time there. Friends and family will be received on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 1:30 to 3p.m. at OAKVIEW FUNERAL HOME, 56 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m. in the Oakview chapel.Donations in memory of Joyce to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.oakviewfuneral.ca Vi and Norm were married on September 5, 1953 in Montreal, Quebec. They have three children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. They will be celebrating their anniversary in Niagara-on-the-Lake with their family Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary from your family and friends. "Look what 60 years together can do!" HAPPY 60th ANNIVERSARY MUM AND DAD Douglas and Phyllis Piers September 5, 1953 We Love You Very Much Celebrating an Anniversary? Post your announcement in the Burlington Post or Oakville Beaver. Cooke, Brian Alfred Stanley Brian Alfred Stanley Cooke, 58, died peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, August 31, 2013. He was born in Deep River, Ontario to the late Dorothy (Tozer) and Joseph Alfred Cooke. Brian attended high school in Oakville and graduated from McMaster University in 1986 with a combined B.A. in Anthropology and Economics. He married Karen Sandra Watt in 1986, and they resided in Scarborough, before relocating to Burlington for many years. They moved to Barrie in 2004. Since 2008 Brian and Karen have hosted at least 35 students in total from all over the world through Red Leaf and Muskoka Languages International, student exchange programs. He is survived by his wife, Karen Watt Cooke of Barrie; his father and stepmother, Joseph and Eunice Cooke of Oakville; his sister, the Rev. Candace (Stan) Harvey of Burlington; two brothers, Joseph Matthew (Jill) Cooke of Burlington and Richard (Lorrie) Cooke of Ajax; many loving nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Dora. Arrangements have been made through Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Homes, 201 Minet's Point Rd., Barrie, Ontario. Visitation will take place Wednesday, September 4, 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm, A Celebration of Brian's Life will take place in the chapel of the funeral home Thursday, September 5, at 2 pm. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1400-522 University Ave., Toronto ON M5G 2R5. McELROY, Gerry October 11, 1955 "it's all about the dash " September 1, 2013 Suddenly at the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital in his 58th year. Beloved husband for 35 years of Fran. Loving father of Alison. Gerry is survived by his brother John and his wife Sharon and sister Joan Wood. Predeceased by his brother Peter and sister Mary Shoesmith. Uncle of Mark Shoesmith and his wife Patti, Darren Farkas and his wife Dale, Andrew McElroy and his wife Kaitlyn, Phillip McElroy and his wife Kimberleigh, Jordan and Kyle Shoesmith. Private cremation arrangements are entrusted with Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, Mississauga. GREVILLE, Alan (John Edward Alan) Passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on August 24, 2013 in his 89th year at South Muskoka Hospital in Bracebridge. Beloved husband of 33 years to Gaye (nee Anderson). Loving father of Dawn Greville, Vikki Harper (Kelly), and Nicholas Klymson (Bianca), Cherished grandfather of Michael (Larissa), Alyssa (Mike), Reilly, Quinn and Brandon. Great grand-father of Katrina and Jenna. Dear brother of Russell (Barb). Deeply missed by his niece and nephew; Christine (Mark) and Paul (Cathy) and their families. Born and raised in Toronto, WWII veteran (HMCS Middlesex), worked for Howden's Hardware, then owned Oakville Hardware for 8 years, later Oakville Wholesale Hardware before spending his retirement in Muskoka, on Henshaw Lake in Port Carling then Gravenhurst. Assisted in starting the 1st Oakville United Appeal Bathtub race. Oakville Harbour Master in the 60's. He loved his wood working, playing games with everyone, plus telling humorous stories. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. At Alan's request, cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation. Messages of condolence can be left at www.cavillfuneralhome.com. BURNS, Robert In the early hours of Sunday September 1st 2013 at the OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital Robert Hughe Burns passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to undisclosed medical complications, with his loving daughter Michelle and son Michael at his side. Robert is survived also by his precious grandchildren: Jocelyn, Cohen, Brookelyn, and Benjamin whom love and will miss their Poppy! A service will be held in Robert's honour on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 12 Noon at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600). The family requests as an alternative to sending flowers that a donation please be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation in Bob's behalf. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com In Memoriam Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Call 905-632-4440 or email classified@haltonsearch.com The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Birth Announcement and you will receive a voucher for of your baby's precious hand or footprint ($25.00 value) compliments of: www.lifenews.ca 905.632.4440 Tel: 905-825-8731 · Email: oakville@weepiggies.com www.WeePiggies.com Call 905-632-4440 to place your announcement