in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 4, 20 21 | 36 CURRIE, Carole Elizabeth (nee Andrews) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at Dundurn Place, Hamilton on Monday, February 22, 2021 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick (2018). Loving mother of Lorraine Plooard (Glenn), Heather Morgan (Ed), Angela Fiander (Carl), the late Bruce Currie (Heather), Brian Currie (Linda Pizon), and Susan Currie. Cherished and proud grandmother of twelve grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Dear sister of Martin Andrews (Madeline) and the late Lois Verpallen. Special thanks to Dundurn Place for their care and compassion. As per Carole's wishes, cremation has taken place with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, BURLINGTON (905-632-3333) If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations made to the Burlington Humane Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com MCELROY, Frances Rose ------------------ September 25, 1922 - February 24, 2021 (age 98) Beloved mother of Bob McElroy (Diana). Predeceased by her husband George, her sister Jeanne and brother Roy of London England. Frances passed away peacefully at the North Renfrew Long-Term Care Centre in Deep River, Ontario, on February 24, 2021, in her 99th year. Frances and her husband George lived for many years on Saxon Road in Oakville. Following George's passing in 1994, Frances moved to Deep River in 2000 to be closer to Bob and Diana. She moved into the North Renfrew Long-Term Care Centre in 2015. Following her wishes and considering the current pandemic, she will be interred next to George in St. Jude's Cemetery in Oakville in a private service. More details may be found on the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River website (www.valleyfuneralhome.ca/ obituary/Frances-McElroy). Please sign the Tribute Wall at www.valleyfuneralhome.ca RAKOCZY, Bernice (nee Kruk) March 3, 1926 - February 25, 2021 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernice Rakoczy (Kruk) on February 25, 2021, in her 95th year. Bernice was born in Poland to Joseph and Ann Kruk. She immigrated to Canada in 1929, growing up in Hamilton, On- tario. She moved to Oakville (Bronte Village) in 1951 raising her three daughters, Mary Ann Crosland, Jane Dixon (Morley) and Virginia Bandy (Dave). Treasured Babcia (grand- mother) to Ann (Ritchie), Richard (Wynsome), Kelly, Christine (Matt), Laura (James) and Matthew (Isabella). She will be greatly missed by her precious great-grand- children Hunter, Carwyn, Rhys, Trinity, Molly, Sydney, Joseph and Jacob. Mum will be best remembered for her refined baking skills. Keeping our heritage alive with mouth watering perogies, cabbage rolls and a full range of desserts (butter tarts topping the list). As well as perfecting her home skills, she took her passion for baking and cooking to working at an Oakville bakery then on to St. Lawrence Cement as an assistant to the chef. She also enjoyed making chocolates, initially for family, then ex- panding to a small home- based business. Such fun she had! She was an avid 10 pin bowler attending tournaments with her team throughout North America. Did you know she could play the violin? She was an active member of the CWL at St. Dominic Parish, Oakville and then at St. Andrew Parish, including the Friendship Group who all enjoyed her many goodies. The family wishes to give their sincere thanks to the phys- icians, nurses and support staff on the sixth floor at O.T.M.H. for their compassion and care during these past two months. In lieu of flowers, please con- sider a donation in Bernice's name to Crohn's and Colitis Canada or Saint Andrew Church in Oakville or a charity of your choice. Funeral Mass was held at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Online Condolences at www.koprivataylor.com ROBINSON, James (Jim) Edward ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully at OTMH on February 27, 2021, in his 86th year. Predeceased by his loving wife, Bette (Pinkham). Beloved Brother of Alf Robinson. Proud father of Jamie (Christine), Jeffrey (Jennene) and Scott (Angie). Papa to the 5 best Grand- chuckers Lindsay, Jim, Jeffrey, Grace and Jordan. Also lov- ingly remembered by Mike, Jaimie, Thomas, Zack, Eliza and Izzy. Uncle to his many beloved nieces and nephews. Proud member of the Oakville Lions Club for many years. Treasurer of the Westwind Club in Bahamas until 2020. Jim started his career at Imperial Oil, servicing Esso stations in the 1960's. In 1967 Jim and Bette opened a small service station in Oakville at Lakeshore and Trafalgar. Later they moved to Burlington at the corner of Guelph and Mountainside where they started Mountainside Auto Tech. From there the business grew and eventually in 2005 Jim's wish of having all 3 boys run the business came to be. Over the years Jim stepped back and became the best shuttle bus driver until his recent retirement. Jim will be missed dearly by his many friends and family in Oakville, Burlington and Bahamas. Many thanks to Williamsburg staff for their care over the past year and the Doctors and Nurses at OTMH. Private Cremation has taken place. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632 -3333), on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend at one time. Please RSVP in advance on James' memorial page at www.smithsfh.com. If you are having difficulty with the online RSVP, please call the Funeral Home between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. All visitors are asked to wear a face mask and are to remain in their cars until their allotted time. Those wishing to make donations in Jim's memory are asked to please consider the Oakville Lions Club Scholarship Fund. www.smithsfh.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY We are sad within our memory, lonely are our hearts today; for the one we loved so dearly has forever been called away. We think of you in silence, no eye may see us weep; but many silent tears are shed when others are asleep. A sweet little flower, nipped in the bud, no grief or sorrow knew; just came to earth to win our love and then to Heaven withdrew. No stain was on your little heart, sin had not entered there; and innocence slept sweetly on that pale white brow so fair. You were too pure for this cold earth, too beautiful to stay, and so God's holy angel bore our darling one away. Pleasant in manner, patient in pain, our loss is your eternal gain. Your cheery ways and smiling face, are a pleasure to recall; you had a kindly word for each, and died beloved by all. OBITUARIES