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2023 | 26 ° o 4 c > 2 Oakville Beaver | Thursday, April 13 OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Jim passed away peacefully in Oakvile, Ontario, on mn March Ni 2023, geughter itera “nd son Richard, and further sur- rounded by the compassionate staff ndham Manor. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Stewart) He will also be mi: by further membe of the Mcker: lan. gow cl Born on February 1 1938, | in Montreal, Quebec, and Clara, Jim crew Up in "St Lambert with his three sisters, Daphne, Helen, and Diana, and James (Jim) lan February 11, 1938 - March 17, 2023 interests was wide, and he committed to each endeavour until he was either sklled or masterful. One of his top passions was classical guitar, to Toronto in search of work in Clark Water Treatment Plant, soon working his way up to Chief Chemist, and retiring in years of service he ani his colleagues kept the water of Etobicoke clean. Jim was also diligent in regard to the health of his workpla jim and Heather had two children, Juliana and Richard. He was a dedicated husband, and wonderful provider and protector as a father. His family enjoyed making his friends and family laugh, im sine himsatt into all ing grandfather inciudlng megang and loving his grandchildren. His lifelong hobbies included of his retirement Jim volunteered for e OTMH where he trained anpresimately 150 volunteers while contributing over 3000 Family would like to warmly thank his healthcare providers, including the staff at the Nephrology unit at OTMH, Trafalgar Lodge, and Wyndham Manor, all of whom performed remarkably ¢ during the COVID- 19 pan and his family tincorcly “fat the care shown to him by his Health Professionals. We would als like to thank Michael Walker, owner of MAGC Cares. In over five years exem| camping at Algonquin Park. Thank you, Dad, for giving us us eight more years aft we are eternally sroteta Together, Back and Forth. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 1:00 pm, ai at Oa view Funeral Home at Lakes Sakae, nana, “all “in Flew i We lost our dear, sweet, June on April 3rd. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Creek Way Village, Burlington. Loving Mum of Susan and her husband Fraser Laing, John Barton and his wife Donna. Proud and loving grandmother {Gonie) to Johnathan Pritchard Jim, Christine and their spou- nk i in. ses and children, Proud Aunt of Andrew Plumridge (Susan), ordon Plumridge (Denise) and their children. June was predeceased by her father, John Russell Edwards, her mother Emily Eve Edwards {nee Herod), her sister Marg- her stepson Steve Barton, and her second husband Martin Franchetto. June was born In England and s living in Watt ine 4, 1929 - April 3, 2023 Durin: war her family billeted several American Airman, and she continued to keep in touch with these Airman for over 60 years. June and Phil immigrated to Canada in 1953, with their two ung children, leaving all her family and friends behind. loved of her life June dull e for June's love for all animals. It was a wonderful happy time. June learned how to drive later ner adventure. It was a big o1 too. She p purchased “The Violet Flower Shop in Oakville. How she loved her days at the store. Of course nothing wouldn't be ; : ; ' Sh was fondly referred to as will forever cherish the many Jim's name are appreciated. i 4 Samo! sims breadth ef llmeticls he lef behind: he PP cartied a gas mask and the Cockatoo, took up residence FRANCHETTO, June (Barton, nee Edwards) Jur and was ute a hit with her customers ing purchase flowers, Always up for an adventure, retirement din slow ber " With husband, Martin, ‘ne revetled to many different countries. They walked the Bruce rel ogether from begit end eated many. ond emerios toget ther. June had an incredibly kind heart and was always there to help anyone in need. Family, friends and strangers. She dedicated loyal friend and was always available to help and support in any way she could. Our family would like to extend our di si i yank you with all our hearts. Her light shall forever shine. Let us never forget her kind heart. A Celebration at Life Will Take Place at a Taylor Funeral Road on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 FA ye g tient in pai insidehalton.com And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love, we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above.