www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | 30 Obituaries / Milestones l Lifetimes l Lifetimes / Milestones Stan Arthur Davis Obituaries Obituaries Birth Anno ncement / Milestones l Lifetimes / Milestones l Lifetimes /u Milestones l Lifetimes and you will receive a voucher for of your baby's precious hand or footprint ($25.00 value) compliments of: DAVIS, STAN ARTHURPassed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23rd, in his 84th year at Ian Anderson House hospice in Oakville surrounded by his family. Lovingly remembered by his cherished wife Joan ("Kitty") of 63 years to whom he was deeply devoted. Much loved father of Michael, daughters Elizabeth McDonald (Michael) and Gillian McGhie (John) all of Burlington. Stan was a loving and proud grandfather to Laura and Heather McDonald. Predeceased by his parents Emily and Arthur and sister Hilda. He will also be missed by his cat, Maggie. He leaves behind a circle of friends from his time as an advertising salesman with CHWO radio (later AM 740) in Oakville for more than 25 years (retiring only a year and half ago) and previous time spent with the Burlington Gazette and Toronto Sun newspapers. Born in Enfield, England, Stan was a member of the RAF during the Second World War and immigrated with his family to Canada in 1967. Stan was an avid golfer who had two holes-in-one to his credit (his second at age 81!) and was a passionate Tottenham Hotspurs fan. A 16-year survivor of lung and prostate cancer, Stan participated in the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life's Survivor's Walk. A remembrance of his life will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville, ON. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. prior to the 11 a.m. service. Donations may be made in his honour to Oakville's Ian Anderson House or the Canadian Cancer Society. A special thanks to the wonderful staff and volunteers at Ian Anderson House. Until we meet again, you are forever in our hearts. SELNES, Cindy (Helwig) Cindy (Helwig) Selnes, 46, passed away with friends by her side on March 22nd, 2013 in Burlington, Ontario after a quiet battle with colon cancer and a courageous attempt to help others with the disease. She is sorely missed by her parents Winston ("Bud") Helwig and Karen Helwig, sister Sherri Helwig (Kevin Quinn), nephew Taggart Quinn, grandmother Sophie Wambold, step-grandmother Joyce Klawitter, extended family and friends near and far, and her dearly loved four-legged companions, Rosie and Diesel. Teaching was Cindy's passion. She dedicated her life to her students. Her unwavering commitment to challenge and inspire those she worked with will be her legacy. A lifetime of thanks are due to Cindy's remarkable friends who continue to show their love and support in uncountable ways, and to the kind staff at Joseph Brant Hospital and the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1 p.m. Donations to Colon Cancer Canada or the Burlington Humane Society would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. www.smithsfh.com DE LUCA, Peter (Pietro) November 20, 1923 - March 16, 2013 It is with great love and respect that we announce Peter's long and adventurous life has come to an end. A strong and independent man, born in Cosenza Italy, he was the first member of his extended family to immigrate to Canada. Predeceased by his good wife Giulia, Peter will be lovingly missed by his children Nella, Tony and Dave (Sabina). Endearingly referred to as pappa by his grandchildren Vance, Kyle, Brent and Amanda, who will cherish his memory. Peter will also be greatly missed by his younger siblings, Carmen, Ida, Yolanda, Paul and their families and his predeceased sister Gina's family. Many thanks to Dr. Dobson, Gwen, Josephine, Jocelyn, Oakville Hospital Emerg and 4 East Wing, and Ian Anderson House. There will be a Memorial to Honor Peter's life at Le Dome Banquet Hall on Thursday March 28th, 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Oakville Hospital Foundation. www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com McVICKER, Anna Passed away peacefully on March 24th 2013, at the Village of Tansley Woods L.T.C with family by her side at the age of 87. Anna was the loving Mom of Louise Fraser and Scott McVicker and the proud Grandmother of Meagan and Shawn. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Rachel and Louie. Anna will also be fondly remembered by her lifelong best friend Sheila Kennedy. A longtime resident of Oakville Anna will be remembered by those who knew her as an energetic and determined woman who loved to walk downtown and seemed to know everyone along the way. Anna's family offers a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Tansley Woods for care they offered over the past 4 years the gentleness and compassion will not be forgotten. Family and friends will be received on Friday March 29th from 12-1 p.m. at the Oakview Funeral Home 56 Lakeshore Rd. W. (1 block east of Kerr St.) A Memorial Service will be begin at 1 p.m. Donations to the The Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated by Anna's family. Online condolences may be offered at www.oakviewfuneral.ca Tel: 905-825-8731 · Email: oakville@weepiggies.com w ww.WeePiggies.com Call 905-632-4440 to place your announcement Anniversary / Milestones l Lifetimes Celebrating an Anniversary? Post your announcement in the Burlington Post or Oakville Beaver. www.lifenews.ca 905.632.4440 Engagement / Milestones l Lifetimes Celebrating an Engagement? Post your announcement in The Burlington Post, Oakville Beaver or Flamborough Review NEEDHAM, Paul Douglas Suddenly, on Saturday, March 23 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, beloved husband of Betty (Day), father of Marni Cordeiro (Tony) and brother-in-law of Bill Dowling (Julia). Paul is the eldest son of Betty and Ken Needham of Oakville and brother to Douglas (Mary Ann) and Patricia Kearse (Brent). Also survived by three grandsons, four nieces, and one great nephew. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in Fenelon Falls at the Jardine Funeral Home on Saturday, March 30 at 1:30p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's name to a charity of choice. SHAW, Philip Hotham It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phil on Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Oakville with his family by his side. Visitation was held at the KOPRIVA TAYLOR COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905-844-2600) from 1-2pm Saturday followed by a Memorial Service at 2 pm in the Kopriva Taylor Chapel. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to The Canadian Wildlife Federation. To make condolences and for further obituary details on Phil's life please go to www.koprivataylor.com LARWILL, Gloria Lauria Rita (nee Poulin) On Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Cleveland Ernest, loving mother of Sandra, Richard (Faye), Terri (Peter), Dianne (Ed) and Linda (Bill). Grandmother to David, Lynne, Patti, Debbie, Michael, Gillian, Alex, Jessica, Victoria, Juliette and James. Will also be missed by her 8 greatgrandchildren. Interment at GLEN OAKS MEMORIAL GARDENS. Online condolence at www.glenoaks.ca www.lifenews.ca 905.632.4440 yourclassifieds.ca | yourclassifieds.ca | yourclassifieds.ca | yourclassifieds.ca | yourclassifieds.ca | yourclassifieds.ca