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47 | Thursday, April 9, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries KUPFERSCHMIDT, Anna On Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Ian Anderson House in Oakville, Anna, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Dear mother of Martin (Normajean) and his late wife Gerarda, Jakob and his wife Irena, Annemarie and her husband the late William, Erna and her husband Enrique and Paul. Dear grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Josef (Germany) and many more relatives in Austria and Germany. Funeral service will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions to Ian Anderson House would be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com MAYNARD, Jean Letitia September 4, 1925 - April 2, 2015 Predeceased in 1997 by her devoted and loving husband Bill (William Russell). Jean was the daughter of Mildred (nee Fountain) and Percy Browning of Innisfil. She is survived by her son Barry, daughter-in-law Annette and grandchildren Tyler and Amy. Jean was one sharp lady having been appointed as a Justice of the Peace for Ontario in 1949, before subsequently dedicating her life to the love and care of her family. She will be fondly remembered for her family suppers, especially her delicious pies. Special thanks and appreciation to the staff at Sunrise of Oakville, CCAC and OTMH for their compassionate care. A private graveside service will be held at the Barrie Union Cemetery. MESSER, Donna Passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 73. Loving mother to Richard (Debbie), Lauren. Cherished grandmother to Maddison and Keegan. Dear sister to Doug. We invite you to share your memories of our Mom- Donna Messer with us, during a public visitation at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block East of Kerr), Oakville on Friday April 10th from 2-4 p.m. and 6 ­ 9 p.m. A private family service will be held. A celebration of Donna's life will be held in the near future. Thank you all for your support during this time of great sadness at the loss of a member of our family. Our Mom was an amazing woman. Memorial donations may be made to the Donna Messer Mentoring and Scholarship Fund or to the OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com Mom we miss you and we love you. l Obituaries l In Memoriams BUCKLEY, Gordon Arthur 1923 - 2015 Peacefully on April 2, 2015, at London University Hospital. Beloved husband of Shirley for 66 years. Cherished father of Diane, David and Erin. Remembered with love by 15 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren. Sadly missed by many friends and extended family. Gord was a retired educator, having taught in Hamilton and Oakville, where he was also a Principal. He and Shirley enjoyed many summers at their cottage in Parry Sound, and winters in Pine Island, Florida. There will be a small Graveside Service on Friday April 10, 2015 at Grace Cemetery in Smithville at 1:00 p.m. Memorial Visitation will take place at the DODSWORTH & BROWN FUNERAL HOMEBURLINGTON CHAPEL (2241 New Street at Drury Lane 905-637-5233) on Sunday April 12, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to time of service in the Chapel at 4:00 p.m. www.dbburlington.ca HARRIS, Frances (nee McMahon) Passed away Monday April 6, 2015, she leaves her four children, Paul (Janet), Jane (Larry), Karen (Kevin), Julie (Dan). Five grandsons, Jay, Andrew, Dale, Kevin and Dylan and five great-grandchildren, Tessa, Kacie, Brooklyn, Emily and Olivia. Fran was a veteran of World War Two serving with the Canadian Women's Army Corps in Canada, England and Holland. She and her late husband Jack who was also in the service (RCOC) were married in Soest, The Netherlands in 1945 and travelled to Belgium and France for their honeymoon. The McMahon family of Peterborough Ontario were owners of a grocery store business for many years and many former customers will remember giving coupons for food during the war years. Fran was a member of St. Paul's United Church, Windsor Canadian Women's Army Corps. Salmon Lake Cottager's Association and Oakville Horticultural Society where she was an Editor for 20 years. Flowers are gratefully declined, If desired donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.oakviewfuneral.ca ROBSON, Ronald November 6, 1916 - March 28, 2015 Passed away on Saturday, March 28 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital after a long and fulfilling life. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Eva, sister Betty Foster, son Stephen, daughter-in-law Audrey, grandchildren Carol (Graham Lane) and Vicki (Brad Lord), greatgrandchildren Andrea, Jessica, Nathan and Sarah. He emigrated from England in 1953 with Eva and Stephen and moved to Oakville in 1955 while working for Ford Motor Co. He retired from the City of Mississauga in 1981 where he worked as a construction inspector for many years. He was an avid square dancer but his passion was lawn bowling and was president and a longtime member of the Oakville Lawn Bowling Club. Many thanks to the staff at The Kensington Retirement Residence, where he spent his last few years, for their kindness and loving care. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Oakville Lawn Bowling Club at 111 King Street in Oakville on Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. He will be missed. HILDEBRAND, Drew Michael August 29, 1991 - April 8, 2008 "Even though it's been seven years since Drew left us, we all continue to feel his presence everywhere; in the way we love and act towards one another, in the way we continue to go about our lives. Knowing the kind person that Drew was and how he was able to command the direction of his life and touch the people closest to him will always be an inspiration and a cherished memory for his family and friends. He is loved and greatly missed." - Written by Warren Hildebrand DUVAL, Jean-Claude Peacefully at his home in Oakville on Sunday, April 5, 2015, surrounded by family, at age 82. Jean-Claude, beloved husband of Monique for 59 years. Loved father of Andre and his wife Gretchyn and France Monique. Loved grandfather of Gracelyn, Spencer, Claire, Vivienne and Madeleine. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2015 at Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Church, 2415 Rebecca Street, Oakville. Cremation to follow. For those who wish, memorial contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.