55 | Thursday, September 25, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l Obituaries HOWARD, Alan James Suddenly, on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at the age of 82, after a long and healthy life. Beloved only child of George and Alice Howard of Caterham, Surrey, UK. After serving with the Royal Engineers in his early twenties, Alan emigrated to Canada, eventually settling in as a long time resident of Oakville. A man of many passions, he enjoyed racing his Austin Healey in his younger years with the Northern Alberta Sportscar Club in Edmonton, where he was to meet his wife of 52 years and fellow racer, Gwen. Lifelong competitive aeromodeller, airplane enthusiast, history buff, and volunteer throughout his retirement at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton. His wry British humour and knowledge of all things historical and mechanical will be sadly missed. Husband to Gwen, dear Dad to Jennifer (Dennis) and Jonathan (Susan), beloved "Grumpa" to Aleks, Luka, Rogan and Marin, and patriarch to a tightly knit extended family. A private family service and cremation was held. An informal memorial and celebration of Alan's life will be planned in the near future. Condolences and info through www.koprivataylor.com obituaries. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. www.warplane.com SUTHERLAND, Edith Muriel Edith died on September 18 in Oakville, Ontario. Beloved mother of Jennifer Enid Sutherland; adored grandmother of Stewart Andrew Sutherland Wight (Katherine Anderson), Russell Gregory Sutherland Wight, Christine Elizabeth Sutherland Wight (York Chen). Doting great-grandmother of Elena Katherine Wight and Caroline Sherwood Wight. Sister of the late Edwin Hamilton (Marie Hamilton). Survived by sister Emily Frances Hamilton and brother-in-law Ira Walter Sutherland. Edith was born in Isle Maligne, Quebec, August 31, 1925, to Walter Clarence Hamilton and Enid Marguerite Dorey. She received a B.A. from Queen's University in 1946 and taught English and French at St. Helen's School. In 1948 she married John Robert ("Bob") Sutherland and moved to Toronto, where Jennifer was born and she taught French to neighbourhood children in a classroom in their basement. The family lived in North Vancouver, BC, and St. Lambert, QC, before Bob and Edith returned to Toronto in 1973. A reliable alto in the church choir and a lifelong enthusiastic card player, Edith was active in many community organizations: PTA, Toronto Memorial Society, and Oakville IODE, where she oversaw the college scholarship program and volunteered at the Opportunity Shop. Always hungry for knowledge and adventure, she traveled widely and instilled a sense of openness and curiosity in all her family. Visitation has taken place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 4 - 6 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral and interment was held on Monday, September 22, 2014 at St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William Street, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Nature Conservancy would be appreciated. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com MacPHERSON, Jeffrey Jeffrey is survived by his children, Jessica (7) and Kenneth (13) of Oakville, his sisters Laurie (New Hill, NC) and Jennifer (Toronto, ON), his grandmother, Blanche (Renfrew, ON), and his parents, Judith and Glenn of Oakville. Michelle Cunningham, Alexa Meridith and Beth Carpenter meant the world to him. Jeffrey had been an active volunteer member of TOWARF for many years, and a member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxilliary. He loved his family, and worked to be a good father. Jeff was a graduate of the GM program at Mohawk College and enjoyed all aspects nautical and railroading, as well as working as a volunteer to help others at risk. Family will receive friends, on Saturday, September 27th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Oakview Funeral Home. Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, CAMH - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, or the charity of your choice. "Jeff always tried to help others, and has answered the final call." WOLFE, Willa Loraine (Taylor) Late in the afternoon of Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, just days before her 84th birthday, after a battle with rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. Five years after losing her husband of 52 years, Joseph Edmund Wolfe of Streetsville, Willa is survived by four couples who appreciated her love, smile and support, Bill and his wife Janice, Charlotte and her husband Gary Cooke, Elizabeth and her husband Garth Jopling, and Edmund and his wife Liliana Chiroque. Willa was also the beloved grandmother to Laura, Andrew, Sydney, Calum and Isabelle, and for nearly 60 years, a sister-inlaw to Sandra (Wolfe) Emerson. There are also fond memories of roots in Oakville and of the Secord family, Uncle Bill and Aunt Doris, both passed away, and their children, John, Rick, Mary and Jim. Visitation will be held Thursday evening, September 25, from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., followed by a memorial service on Friday, September 26 at 11:00 A.M. in the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville. A reception in the funeral home will follow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com Larissa Deanne Atrens-Mikan January 3, 1993 - September 24, 2007 Larissa's Angel Kiss An angel kissed my tears away Today when I was sad I wasn't feeling quite myself, My day had been so bad. I felt a warmth brush by me That quickly dried my tears A gentle, kind and loving touch That seemed to hold me near. Immediately I felt much better And the day seemed brighter too That's just the way you feel When Larissa's angel kiss comforts you. Thank you, Larissa For your Angel kisses You are forever in my heart, Love, Mom (Larissa, Savannah could use an angel kiss from you!) Larissa Deanne Atrens-Mikan January 3, 1993 - September 24, 2007 l In Memoriams DiCiccio, Novennio October 30, 1932 ~ September 25, 1999 15 years have passed The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Call 905-632-4440 or email classified@metrolandwest.com The moment that you left us, our hearts were split in two, one side was filled with memories, the other side died with you. We often lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon our cheeks. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. We hold you tightly in our hearts, and there you will remain, you see, life has gone without you, but will never be the same! ~ Love, Giulia and her sons Mike, Tony, (Donna), Walt, and Rob (Vicki) and grandchildren, Sean, Andrew, Chris, Derek, Jeff and Rebecca Larissa was: Born to be wild Born to be outrageous Born to live her life out loud Born to be courageous Born to make some mischief Born to rock n'roll Born to spread her wings and fly Born to bare her soul Born to be a dreamer Born to dare and do Born to make the world a better place Because, Larissa, you were you! And oh, Larissa, how we wish you were still here daring us to be courageous. Love, Mom, Damian, Aunt Trudy and Nana too P.S. Casey loved his new barn and paddock!!! to those who have lost their loved ones. l Celebration of Life Services JONES, Marjorie Hazel Family and friends are welcome to attend a Celelbration of Life service for Marjorie on Sunday, September 28th, 2:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Argus Road in Oakville.