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55 | Thursday, November 24, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l Obituaries FITTERER, Freya Hilda May 17, 1931 - November 19, 2016 With great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Oma, and Great-Oma on Saturday, November 19, 2016. She will be lovingly missed by her children Brigitte Harris (Sandy Young), Erich (Crystal), and Annette Winter (Andrew), her grandchildren Cedric Young, Martin Young, Alexandra Winter, and Kendel Winter, and her great-grandchildren Bentley Young and Bailee Young. Freya is predeceased by her dear husband Walter Fitterer 22 years ago. She will be greatly missed by her wide circle of friends. Visitation will be held at Glen Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville (403/Dundas) on Thursday, November 24, 2016 from 4 to 8 p.m. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oakville and Milton Humane Society in honour of her great love for animals. Online condolences may be left at www.glenoaks.ca "Love is all you need" KHALID, Munir Ahmad January 15, 1945-November 18, 2016 After a sudden and brief illness, while held and surrounded by the loves of his life, Munir Khalid of Oakville passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital ICU. Dearest loving husband of 44 years to Gerrie and exceptionally proud and loving father of Sarah Chadha and her husband Sanjiv, Amy Khalid, and Aaron Khalid and his wife Catherine. He will be missed by his three precious young grandchildren Reya, Krishan and Ayden Chadha who were Munir's delight and the shining stars in his eyes. Dear brother of Naseem Bashir and Azmat Chughtai of Pakistan and Hussanara Chughtai, Nasreen Khan, Bushra Malik and Razia Chughtai of Oakville, their spouses and children. Long time former employee and Plant Chairman of Local 1967 (McDonnellDouglas Aircraft Co.), Munir continued his career with the Canadian Autoworkers Union (presently UNIFOR) as Director of National Service Reps. He was a kind hearted, gentle and generous man but also a fervent union supporter who loved a challenge, his colleagues and the many friends he made over his working years and in retirement. He will also be missed by his special friends at the Niblick pub and The Gym. In keeping with his wishes, a private funeral was held in the Islamic tradition, with burial at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. Memorial reception on Sunday, November 27, 2016 2-4 p.m. at Local 707 Galaxy Club Hall, 475 North Service Rd., Oakville with eulogy and tributes at 3 p.m. Our deepest gratitude to Drs. Strevil, Pataki and the nurses of Credit Valley ICU for their unwavering care. "Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences and leaves a story that can never be erased." l Obituaries l Obituaries PFENNING, Thusnelda "Thussy" Passed away peacefully November 18. Born November 17, 1936 to the late Christine and Ewald Schoning. Devoted sister to Erla Weigl and Ute Schoning (deceased). Married for 56 wonderful years to her sweetheart Gunter. Loving mother to Norm (Kelly) Pfenning and Bev (Joe) Farrugia. Adoring Oma to Mitchell, Cory, Michelle, Casey and Jake. Thussy was musical, artistic and a lover of nature. Above all she cherished moments with her family. We will miss her dearly. Many thanks to the caring staff at the Village of Sandalwood. At Thussy's request there will be no service. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. l Obituaries l Obituaries STROHMEYER, Rev. Fr. Leonard John Peacefully, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, on Sunday, November 20, 2016, Fr. Leonard Strohmeyer in his 77 year of life and 51st year of his Priesthood. Predeceased by his parents Mary (nèe O'Neill) and Leonard Strohmeyer. He is survived by his cousins Rose Marie Grillo (and her daughters Marisa, Alessia, and Sabrina), Suzanne Hayes, Lynda Tyler, and Paul Neubauer, as well his cousins in Germany, Christine Wimmer, and Lou Failer, as well as by many friends. Fr. Strohmeyer served the Hamilton Diocese at various parishes in Hamilton as an associate Pastor, then as Pastor at St. Ambrose Parish, Cambridge, St. Matthew Parish, Oakville, where he was the founding Pastor, Corpus Christi Parish, Hamilton, and then Canadian Martyrs Parish, Hamilton. For the past several years, Father was Chaplain for both the School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Sisters of St. Joseph. Father taught at Cathedral Boys High School, Hamilton, and was appointed to the Toronto Regional Matrimonial Tribunal, serving for 7 years. Visitation on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the P.X. DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 796 Upper Gage Ave., Hamilton, from 7 to 9 p.m. Then on Thursday, November 24, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville for visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with a Prayer Vigil at 7:15 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville, on Friday, November 25, at 11 a.m. Interment at St. Augustine Cemetery, Dundas at 3 p.m. Friday. Father Strohmeyer would have liked to acknowledge the wonderful care he was given by the staffs of St. Joseph's Motherhouse, St. Joseph Villa, the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit of the Hamilton General Hospital, and finally at St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton. www.dermodys.com McGIRR, Olga Kathleen "Kay" (née Anthony) April 13, 1930-November 18, 2016 Beloved wife of the late Norman McGirr. Cherished mother of Paula (Colin Tobias); Mark (Patti Murphy); Sven (Marie Temming); Sonja (Simon Garrett); and Sandra (Sandy Hart). Precious grandmother of Grace; Meagan and Matilda; Shawn, Nina and Naomi; Cassidy and Remy; and Rob, Katie, Niall and Tarn. Greatgrandmother of Kohei. Predeceased by three siblings and survived by one sister, Eleanor Johnson. Kay was a founding member of Trinity United Church, Oakville, former President of the Oakville Big Sisters Association and a long standing supporter of the Roofs for the Roofless project in India. In 1987, Kay was awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the Town of Oakville, in recognition of her dedication to charitable work with families in need in Oakville. Mom loved skiing, painting, playing bridge, gardening, travelling and most of all, helping those less fortunate than herself. She lived most of her adult life in Ontario but never stopped being "from down home" in Saint John, New Brunswick. Mom died as she lived, with strength, courage, dignity and good humour, enveloped in the loving embrace of her five children. We will miss her beyond measure. The family would like to thank the staff at Silverthorn Care Community for their exceptional care of Kay for the last six years and also gratefully acknowledge the nursing staff at Credit Valley Hospital for their kind support to Mom and the family during this difficult time. Visitation was held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600) Oakville from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. A memorial funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Trinity United Church, 1250 McCraney Street East, Oakville. A wake was held at O'Finns Irish Temper, 136 Church Street, Oakville on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. If you wish to commemorate Kay, the famly requests donations to "Roofs for the Roofless" c/o Trinity United Church, or to DESEA Peru Organization, www.deseaperu.org. Visit our guestbook through www.koprivataylor.com WILTSHIRE, Ken Peacefully in his 84th year at University Hospital on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, Kennis Gow "Ken" Wiltshire of London, formerly of Oakville. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Wiltshire, nee Walter (2012). Loving father of Christine Ingram (Brian), Karen Evershed, and Janet Hisey (Don). Proud Grandpa of Robyn, Hilary, Mark, Sandi, Lesley, Michael, Elizabeth and Julia, and great-grandfather of Jett. Twin brother of Reg Wiltshire (Donna). Ken always sought to positively impact those around him. God gifted him with the most infectious smile and laugh and an ability to make friends anywhere he went. He was a listener and encourager. He could talk to and relate to anyone no matter what age. He was a man of deep faith in his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. His faith was the cornerstone of who he was, his life and hope in the Lord was evident to those who knew him. A memorial service will be conducted at Westview Baptist Church, 1000 Wonderland Rd. S., London on Saturday, December 17th at 11 a.m. A private committal at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery has already taken place. Philippians 1:21 - For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. www.HarrisFuneralHome.ca ROSS, Elizabeth Anne June 19, 1929 - November 17, 2016 Peacefully at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Cherished wife for 63 years of Dr. Anthony Ross who predeceased Anne in 2015. Beloved mother of Michael, Monica, Angela, Helen, Rachel, Sarah and Matthew. Grannie Annie was the loved grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Born Elizabeth Anne Rodgers in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, she attended the University of Birmingham studying zoology. She began a teaching career in England and immigrated to Canada in 1966 settling in Oakville with her family. She joined St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School in Oakville and taught biology and science from 1975 until her retirement in 1994. A talented ballet dancer in her youth, Anne had a lifelong interest in dance and the arts. She was a keen gardener, frequently found in her beautiful gardens, digging, cutting and indeed directing at times. An indomitable spirit who touched many lives, she will be missed. A private burial will take place. A service to celebrate Anne's life and work will be held at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds St., Oakville on Saturday, November 26 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will be held immediately following at the St Andrew's parish center. In lieu of flowers donations to the National Ballet School of Canada would be appreciated. http://www.nbs-enb.ca/SupportNBS/Ways-to-Give Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Calemail classifi edonse ech.c .com email classifi ed@ metrolandwest