37 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,M arch 4,2021 insidehalton.com COSTANTINI, Tom ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ The family of the late Tom Costantini would like to offer sincere thanks and gratitude for the kindness and support we received on the recent loss of our husband, father, father-in-law and Nonno. We can't begin to express our gratitude for all the beautiful floral arrangements, cards, mass cards, charitable donations, phone calls, and of course all the delicious food we received. Also special thanks to the staff of Friscolanti Funeral Home for their professionalism and compassion during this difficult time. We also want to thank Father Bob at St. John The Baptist Church in Burlington for the beautiful service. Tom was a devoted family man who was loved and respected and will be missed immensely, but will live on in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace Lena, Vincent, David, Tina, and grandchildren Olivia, Maxim, and Bianca. LARSEN, Marvin Laurits June 18, 1934 - February 26, 2021 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ We are heartbroken to anno- unce the passing of an extra- ordinary man. Marv Larsen, 86, of Oakville, Ontario, pas- sed away comfortably after a year-long courageous battle with cancer. Survived by, the love of his life, Mary, loving son David (wife Kym), adoring daughter Nancy (husband Jimmy) and eldest son Don. As well, his pride and joy, his grandchildren, Amy, Brody and Elin. Marv is also survived by sisters, Virginia Harris and Nancy Carr, brother and sister- in-law, Don and Millie Hadall and brother-in-law, Roy Hadall. Marv graduated with honours from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and went on to complete his MBA at Western University. Marv loved sports and was an exceptional athlete. He excelled at football, basketball, baseball, golf and track and field. Marv was a valued player of the Brantford Red Sox and was drafted by the Cleveland Indians. He had an amazing career in telecommunications. Once retired from Bell Canada after 32 years of service, Marv was instrumental in the operations of telephone companies in Trinidad and Tobago, Saudi Arabia, NWT and Bermuda. A virtual mem- orial service will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Please visit glenoaks.ca for the link and password. In lieu of flowers, our family would appreciate all donations to be made to the Palliative Care Ward at the Oakville Hospital Foundation or the Nursing Division at Acclaim Health. Marv received exc- ellent care during his last few weeks and a very heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kathy Thomson and Dr. Tarek Kazem. BERNARD, Eric ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Bernard on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Pat (nee: Currie). Eric will be dearly missed by his brothers and sisters Catherine Leger, Andre (Maria) Bernard, Madeleine LeBlanc, Anna (Sonny) Delhunty, Gerard (Linda) Bernard and his best friend Don Smith. He will be loving remembered by his many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Eric was a long time employee of Ford Motor Company, spending over 30 years working on the assembly line. The family would like to extend sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of Wellington Park Care Centre for their loving care during Eric's stay with them. As per Eric's request cre- mation will take place and there will be a family grave- side service at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the DAVIDSON FUNERAL HOME, 135 Clarence Street, Port Colborne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and guest register available at davidsonfuneralhome.com KWIRANT, Ernst March 7, 1934 - February 16, 2021 ------------------ Ernst, "Ernie" in his 87th year, passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Hospital, Oshawa after a short illness. Predeceased by his loving wife Ingeborg of 48 years and survived by his spouse Frieda. He will be dearly missed by his two sons Andy (Janet) and Martin (Ann), and loving Opa to Leanne (Matt), Samantha (Joel), and Stefan (Alexandra). Proud Great Opa to Rylee and Quinton. Ernst will be sadly missed by his Canadian and German family and friends. He was best known for welcoming all to his favorite place the family cabin, where his spirit will live on. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no service. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Ernst memory to a charity of their choice. MORETTI, Nicola ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicola Moretti on February 24, 2021 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Gardens in his 79th year. Beloved husband to Elisabetta Moretti of 53 years. Loving father to Michael (Elsie), and Nicholas (Tina). Grandfather of Tiana, Nicholas, Milan, and Alessio. He will be missed by his brothers-in-law Frank and Nick, sisters-in-law Rosa, Anna, Anna C., Rosa C. and Delpha, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. The family would also like to thank Dr. Daniel Sapir and the staff at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a private funeral mass has taken place. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences can be made at www.glenoaks.ca. OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love, we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above. And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love, we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above. Always so good, unselfish and kind none on this earth your equal I'll find. Honorable and true in all your ways, loving and faithful to the end of your days, honest and liberal, ever upright, just in your judgment, always right. Always so good, unselfi sh and kind, none on this earth your equal I'll fi nd. Honourable and true in all your ways, loving and faithful to the end of your days, honest and liberal, ever upright, just in your judgment, always right; loved by your friends and all whom you knew, one in a million, that person was you. Just a thought of sweet remembrance just a memory sad and true, just the love and sweet devotion of one who thinks of you. A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. CARD OF THANKSOBITUARIES