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47 | Thursday, March 24, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com Anniversaries / Milestones l Obituaries l Lifetimes Celebrating an Anniversary? Post your announcement in the Burlington Post or Oakville Beaver. l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries www.lifenews.ca Birth Notices / Milestones l Lifetimes and you will receive a voucher for of your baby's precious hand or footprint ($25.00 value) compliments of: Tel: 905-825-8731 · Email: oakville@weepiggies.com www.WeePiggies.com Call 905-632-4440 to place your announcement CHISHOLM, Alexander Ritchie Formerly of Oakville, Woodstock, Tillsonburg and a past member of the resident's council in Appleby Place retirement Home in Burlington, passed away at Billings Court Manor in Burlington on 15 March 2016. Predeceased by his much loved wife Christine (2008), grandson Michael Alexander Chisholm (1981), also his elder brother in U.K., Rev. W.D. Chisholm (2004). Survived by two sons, David Chisholm (Sheila) and Douglas Chisholm (Kathleen), granddaughters Jennifer Thurner (Michael), Carina Calow (Graham), grandson Alex Chisholm and five great-grandchildren, James, Ronan, William, Spencer and Adalyn. Also by brother Rev. Dr. Francis Chisholm and numerous nephews and nieces in Canada, U.S. and U.K. Alex was born in 1922 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. During World War II he served with the R.A.F. in the U.K. and South Africa. He came to Canada with his family in 1957. During his career as a Professional Agrologist, he was first employed in the Ag Chemical industry and later with the Ontario Ministry of Environment, followed by three years as a pesticide course instructor with the Ministry of Agriculture, finally retiring in 1989. His many interests included water colour painting, gardening, golfing, marshalling at the Canadian Open for 12 years, singing in church choirs in Oakville, Woodstock and Ingersoll, plus a seniors choir in Tillsonburg. He enjoyed Probus and was a past president of two clubs, Woodstock Oxford and later Tillsonburg Men's Club. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 1 p.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. For those who wish, donations in memory of Alexander to the Sick Kids Foundation or the charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com ESPOSITO, Federico Affectionately Fred to his family and friends, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, at age 83. Fred has gone to be with his beloved son Giovanni who passed away on August 15, 1974 and other family who have gone before him. Loving husband to Laura, and awesome father to Anna Maria (Tony Ruffolo) and Daiana (Rob McCoy), and his greatest joy was being a proud Nonno to John, his grandson. We all have so much to be grateful for. Thank you for your love of life so generously shared, for your humour, gentleness, and strength, and for all the laughter, stories and great conversation. Fred lived his life with love for his family and friends. Gratitude is extended to the staff at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion and to his doctors, Dr. Zayid, Dr. Sapir and Dr. Jedrzkiewicz. Family and friends are invited to gather at Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home (64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville) on Tuesday, March 22 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at St. James Parish (231 Morden Road, Oakville). Entombment to follow at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens (3164 Ninth Line, Oakville). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Kidney Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association would kindly be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com JANKOVIC, Jefimija (Beba) Peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Joseph Brant Hospital, in Burlington, with her famiy by her side, in her 81st year, Jefimija, beloved wife of the late Milan Jankovic. Dear mother of Mirjana and the late Petar Jankovic. Cherished grandmother of Jesse, Millan, Kristina, Alexandar and Nikola. Loving mother-in-law of Mirjana. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600), Oakville from 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. on Friday. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Sts. Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church, 1039 Dundas Street West, Oakville. Interment St. Volodymyr's Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com REID-JELUSICH, Tricia René Suddenly, yet peacefully, on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, Tricia passed at the age of 40. Tricia will be dearly missed by her beloved husband Marko, her parents Linda Holland (Rob Robinson) and Robert Reid (Ruth), mother-in-law and father-inlaw Mary and Dave Jelusich, and loving sister Amanda Reid (Robert Sears). Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life for Tricia was held at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 1 p.m. For those who wish, donations in memory of Tricia to the Asthma Society of Canada would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com WEIR, John Robert John Robert Weir died on Thursday, March 17, 2016, aged 63, peacefully in his sleep. John is survived by his mother, Agnes, his sister Judy, and his brothers, Peter, Geoffrey, and David, as well as his children Kelly and Trevor. He is mourned deeply by all, including his many faithful friends. After a life of struggles, he has finally found eternal peace. l Card of Thanks WARK, Murray The family of the late Murray Wark wishes to express sincere gratitude to those who offered him such wonderful kindness and care during his final illness. We thank the palliative care team from CCAC: Linda, Tim, Raj and especially his nurse, Dolly. We are also immensely grateful to Dr. Lynne Benjamin and the amazing, caring staff and volunteers at Ian Anderson House. We will never forget that all of you did everything you could to make his last days as comfortable as possible. births, birthdays, anniversaries,obituaries & in memoriams The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.