4 7 | Thursday, S ep te m b er 28, 2 0 1 7 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | w w w .insidehalton.com news ca I O b itu aries I O b ituaries I O bituaries I O bituaries I O b itu aries ROBERTS, John Thomas Peacefully at Ian Anderson House, on September 21, 2017 at the age of 53. Loving brother to Linda (Barry) Crawford, and Ann (Mark) RodwayNorman. Survived by his father John Roberts and nieces Laura (James) Rickert, Bailey, and Lilja and greatniece, Oliva. Will be missed by his girlfriend Anne Bugyi. Predeceased by his loving mother Laura. John was a singer and songwriter, who chose to live life his way. Thanks to Dr. Hussain and Dr. Pyle and all the nurses, PSW's and volunteers at IAH. Special thanks to Charlene and the nurses at CCAC. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to IAH would be appreciated. BILBIJA, Jovan May 14, 1942 - September 24, 2017 Passed peacefully on September 24, 2017 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Loved husband of Biljana Bilbija, beloved son of Damjen Bilbija and the late Milica Bilbija. Dear brother of Mira (Bruce) and Nada (Brian). Much loved father of Jasminka, Yelisa (Branko) Milena (Scott) and Dane (Rosana). He will be sadly missed by his seven grandchildren Bogdan, Maja, David, Taylor, Emma, Benjamin and Luka. Visitation was held at the Kopriva 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600), Oakville from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Holy Transfiguration Serbian Orthodox Monastery, 7470 McNiven Road, Campbellville, Ontario. Visit our guest book through www.koprivataylor.com CRAIG, Maureen Ann Of Parkhill area, passed peacefully at home on September 21, 2017. Raised in Oakville by Emily Cormier/ Grant (Robert Grant) and the late Basil Cormier, leaving behind devoted husband Wayne Craig and her boys Philip (Beth) and Adam (Jen), she was predeceased by birth brother Bryan MacNeil of Sydney, Nova Scotia and beloved sister Ellen (Skip) Bitting of Blandon PA. She is survived by brothers Paul Cormier (Kathy) and Ken Cormier (Kathryn). Beloved daughter-in-law of Lillian Craig (John Craig) and sister-in-law to Paul (Anne) and Steve (Charelie), she is fondly remembered by members of her extended family in the Craig's and Grant's, as well as her many cousins, nieces and nephews. Maureen's greatest pride and devotion was to her family. She was a mother who supported her boys and cherished every day with her husband Wayne. Maureen's love for children was evident, having spent 10 years as a crossing guard in Parkhill. With a passion for gardening, Maureen meticulously tended and cared for her beautiful gardens. Donations in Maureen's name would be graciously accepted at Grace Bible Chapel in Parkhill and Craigwiel Gardens in Ailsa Craig. A private celebration of life will be held for the family at a later date. REID, Myrl Marguerite It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that our sweet and loving mother Myrl Marguerite Reid passed away peacefully in Oakville, Ontario on September 17, 2017. Myrl was born in Chinook, Alberta on August 4, 1918 as the eldest child to Thirza Virginia Yake and John Wesley Yake. She was predeceased by her mother and father, her husband Dwight Reid and her siblings Wallace Yake, Hugh Yake, Frances Cross and Betty Ann Yake. She is survived by her children D'Arcy (Dayle) Reid, Kelly (Sinc) McEvenue, Cameron (Rita) Reid and Colin (Loe) Reid as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Myrl was educated in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and was very athletic as a young woman, playing both field hockey and ice hockey. In an era where women were not typically expected to continue their education after high school, she attended the University of Saskatchewan and received a BA degree in Household Science (majoring in Dietary Studies) in 1940. After her graduation, she travelled to Ottawa, Ontario to work in the dietary department of the Civic Hospital. In 1941, she moved to Nitro, Quebec to work in a munitions factory as a lab technician as part of Canada's war effort during World War II. It was in Nitro that she first met her future husband, Dwight Reid, who happened to be a senior technician in the lab where she worked. On June 23, 1943 she married Dwight in a ceremony in London, Ontario. After the war, Myrl and Dwight relocated to Sault Ste Marie, Ontario where she gave birth to her first child D'Arcy in 1946. In 1949 the small family moved to Marathon, Ontario which she called home for the next 30 years and raised three additional children Kelly (1949), Cameron (1952) and Colin (1958). During her Marathon years, Myrl was active in many sports, particularly enjoying downhill and cross country skiing, golf and curling. She was an active member of the Trinity Anglican Church and also one of the first members of the St. John's United Church, participating in church social activities as well as being a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the church. In addition to being a mother and active in the community in Marathon, Myrl was the head dietician at Wilson Memorial General Hospital from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s. She enjoyed visiting the many patients that were hospital guests over the years and particularly loved working in the new hospital location. Myrl enjoyed outdoor life in Marathon and many family memories revolve around Saturday picnics, boat rides and camping at many of the lakes and beaches in the area. She also enjoyed cottage life at Cedar Lake where she could relax with Dwight and entertain close friends and fellow cottagers. In 1978, Myrl and Dwight retired and moved to Ennismore, Ontario where they bought their dream lakefront bungalow on Lake Chemong. It was here that they spent their time boating, entertaining family and friends (including many ex-Marathonians), gardening and generally enjoying each other's company. After Dwight's passing in 1999, Myrl continued to live in Ennismore with her companion dog Cherry until she moved to Churchill Place in Oakville, Ontario in 2012 to be closer to much of her family. At Churchill Place she quickly became a favourite of staff and residents and was one of the oldest residents at the retirement home. Myrl loved living at Churchill Place and considered all the staff and residents to be part of her extended family. Myrl's smile will be missed, as will the memories she imparted to her family. Her wit, commentary on life and directness will always be remembered. As one family member recently described her, she was a straight shooter and a live wire. A Celebration of her Life took place at Ward Funeral Home in Oakville, Ontario on Tuesday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m. Interment of Myrl's ashes will take place at a later date in Peterborough, Ontario where Dwight is already interred. The family appreciates the support of Myrl's former co-workers, friends and extended family. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Oakville Humane Society or a charity of choice. ROBERTSON, Margaret "Peggy" Passed away at home, surrounded by family on Monday, September 25, 2017. Peggy Robertson, loving mother to Cathy Rodgers and Terry Rodgers (Ellen). Sadly missed by her grandchildren; Cole, Kyle and Cory. Survived by her siblings; Brenda (Jackson Rowan), Rosemary Zirnis, Virginia Wilson-Toccalino (Tony), Jeff Robertson (Diane) and her in law Rene Robertson. Predeceased by her brother Harry. As per Peggy's wishes, cremation has taken place. Letters of condolence, shared stories and memorial donations may be left for the family online at www.mckersie-kocher.ca . Taylor Community Funeral Home, -j ' » ·^fl/{alJ\£XM£.-T}\OaTLEX S J iu ie to t cH om e. Jr GOWLAND, Gary Gary passed away on September 8, 2017 in Stoney Plain, Alberta in his 72nd year. He is predeceased by his dad, Howard and leaves behind his loving partner Tracey and his moving mom Jackie Gowland and his sisters Gail (Mrs. Frank Lavecchiua of Oakville) Donna Orillia) and two brothers Ted (Fonthill) and Rob (Gimili, Manitoba) Cremation has taken place. Beaver. The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. The Oakville Beaver w ould like to express sin cere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.