www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, February 9, 2017 | 4 4 news l Novenas l O bituaries l O bituaries Fe n n e l l , John December 14, 1930 - February 2, 2017 It is w ith great sadness tha t we announce the passing of John (Jake) Fennell. Born in Toronto, Ontario and a long-time resident of Oakville. Loving husband of recently deceased Nancy, John is survived by his sons Kim, Christian, and David; daughters-in-law Liz, Jan, and Julie; and grandchildren Michael, Katie, Mackenzie, Sam, Cael, Tyler, Jessie, Rachael, and Lauren. John was a graduate of Scarborough Collegiate and Ryerson. Sport was a very im portant aspect of John's life. He thought th a t it was great fo r fostering character and team w ork in youth, and fo r preparing them fo r success in life. John was a superb athlete in his own right. He was City of Toronto track and field champion, was Athlete of the Year at Ryerson, specializing in football, basketball and track, and he played several years fo r the Oakville Black Knights Senior football team. Jake coached many youth hockey, lacrosse, and football teams in Oakville through the years. Professionally, Jake was Editor of the Oakville Record Star, worked fo r years at Maclean-Hunter, and had his own public relations business. He was extremely proud to teach journalism at Sheridan College and often spoke about how meaningful it was to give back to the next generation of journalists, challenging them in many unique ways. John was a wonderful husband and father. He also cherished his brother-in law Bruce, sister-in-law, Nan, nieces, and nephew. Travel and the outdoors were im portant aspects of Jake's life, including regular canoe trips to Algonquin and Temagami, where Jake was in his element. His love of travel translated into frequent international trips to some of the most remote regions of the world, and he shared these experiences w ith his wife, Nancy, and many special friends. Jake maintained his wonderful sense of humour, intelligence, independence, and love fo r life into his final days. The Fennell fam ily would like to thank all those who sent expressions of sympathy. Visitation to celebrate John's life is at Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Friday, February 10, 5:00 - 8:30 pm. Funeral service w ill be at Kopriva Taylor Saturday, February 11, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, we know tha t John, like Nancy, would appreciate donations to the Terry Fox Foundation. Terry represented many outstanding traits tha t both John and Nancy deeply admired. Visit our guestbook at www.koprivataylor.com AMODEO, M arie Peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Amica Oakville at the age of 82. Beloved w ife of Joe fo r 60 years. Loving mother of Domenic (Rosemary) and Rose (Joe). Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Jamel), Vanessa (Matthew), Nicholas, Andrew (Khanh) and Joseph. Devoted sister of Anna (Joe) and Nancy (the late Jim). Predeceased by her sister Lina (the late Joe). Marie w ill be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation w ill be held at the Glen Oaks Funeral Home, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville (at Dundas St.) on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass w ill be celebrated at St. M atthew Roman Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. Entombment to fo llo w at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, W oodbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marie can be made to St. Michael's Hospital Foundation. A special thanks to Christine Corby and her compassionate staff at Amica. Online condolences can be made at www.glenoaks.ca CO l O bituaries m c k n ig h t , June W ith great sadness we announce the passing of June who died peacefully at the Allendale Long Term Care facility in M ilton, Ontario on Saturday, January 21, 2017 after a sudden infection. She lived at Allendale for three years where she was very popular, had lots of friends and admirers, and was well known fo r her feisty sweet nature and great sense of humour. "She's 92"? "She looks so young and beautiful." She loved hearing this even while she was slipping away. Many thanks to the w onderful staff at Allendale. Your care and compassion are greatly appreciated. l Obituaries The Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (never known to fail) Oh most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed M other of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, M other of God, Queen of Heaven and earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none tha t can withstand your power. Oh Mary conceived w ith o u t sin, pray fo r us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer fo r 3 consecutive days. You must publish it and it w ill be granted to you. ~ B. L. l Obituaries June Adele Beerman was born on June 9, 1924 in Brandon, Manitoba and grew up in nearby Virden w ith her father Harold Beerman (born in Georgetown, ON), mother Donelda (nee McSorely), older sister Kay Nettleton, and younger brother Bruce (all whom are predeceased). She attended the Winnipeg School of A rt and graduated w ith a Fine Arts diploma. She married very handsome James W illiam McKnight (1915-1995) a pilot instructor w ith the RCAF on June 30, 1945. They moved to Ontario and opened a successful baby clothes store in Hamilton called "Lullaby". June began a th irty year career w ith Sears Canada in 1954 as manager of Infant's Wear in the Hamilton store. She was very ambitious and was promoted to Toronto Head Office where she rose to the senior executive position of National Group Merchandise Manager and had a staff of 165. She had dyed her hair w hite blonde and was known at Sears as the "W hite Tornado". She moved to Burlington in 1964 and retired from Sears in 1984. In 1985, as a registered nutritionist, she opened her own business Jeunesse Consultants. Clients travelled from all over the world fo r her nutritional and intuitive healing capabilities. "I am tw enty years ahead of my tim e" she used to say. June also enjoyed travelling the world fo r both business and pleasure. She moved to Bronte in 1985 and moved the Jeunesse office there in 1995 which she closed in 2010 at the age of 86. June leaves behind three daughters Jackie Nixon and husband Glen Ferguson (Milton), Jana VandeKuyt (Bronte), and Jo Ann Jackson and husband Verne (Sicamous, BC). Also niece Mary Nettleton (Guelph). Grandchildren are Michael Nixon (Toronto), Greg VandeKuyt and w ife Viliana (Stoney Creek), Lauren VandeKuyt (Namaimo, BC), and Samantha Jackson (Edmonton, AB). Great-grandchildren are Alice VandeKuyt (Stoney Creek) and Mickey (Edmonton). Cremation has taken place and there is no funeral service as per June's wishes. June is greatly missed by her family and will live forever in our hearts. G eoffrey Passed away surrounded by his fam ily on January 22, 2017 at Joseph Brant Hospital at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Deanna Crossland. Cherished father of Belinda Crossland of Burlington and Penelope Wegman (Jason) of Burnaby, B.C. Loving Poppa of four grandchildren and one Great-grand child. Geoffrey is survived by his sisters Brenda Rayner (Arthur) of Garforth, England and Irene Cherrington (Doug) of St. Catharines. The fam ily would like to extend sincere thanks to the ICU of Joseph Brant Hospital. Visit our guest book through www.koprivataylor.com cro ssland, W illiam Edward "Ted" On Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Ted, beloved husband of Deborah. Loving father of Robin, Ashley and Laura. Loving papa of Darien and Tye. He is lovingly remembered by his sister Marilyn Holt (Robert), Wendy Bastead (Steve), Janice Worron (Joe) and Nancy Heath and many nieces and nephews. Visitation w ill be held at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600) Oakville, from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017. For those who wish, please consider memorial contributions in Ted's name to a charity of your choice. 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