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31 | Wednesday, May 15, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries BRADLEY, John O. With sorrow, the family reports the peaceful passing of John Ormiston Bradley at Bennett Health Care Centre in Georgetown on Sunday, May 12, 2013 in the arms of his family. John is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Emma (Lou), daughters Anne Bradley, Cheryl Bradley (Lorne Fitch) and Karen Bonham (Bob), grandchildren Jonathan Higginbottom (Karen), Linzy and Philip Bonham and greatgranddaughters Hannah and Emma Higginbottom. Also sisters Marion Robertson, Wilma Ellis (Roy), Irene Saunders, Alma Bradley and Phyllis Belford (Peter), as well as relatives of a large extended family and many, many dear friends. John was predeceased by his parents Howard and Mary Bradley, brothers Norman (infant), Bill, Roy and sister Edna Fortner. Family and friends are invited to visit at the McKERSIEKOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. E. Milton 905-878-4452 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday. The funeral service will be held at St. Stephen's Anglican Church 14946 Steeles Ave. (at 9th Line) in Hornby on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 11:00 am. John has been a lifetime member of St. Stephen's Anglican church and the family requests, in lieu of flowers, charitable donations be made to St. Stephen's Anglican Church or a Milton charity of your choice. Letters of condolence, shared stories and memorial donations may be left online at www.mckersie-kocher.ca Birth Announcement LYSNES, Bruce 1915-2013 After a full life, on Friday, May 10, 2013, Dad joined Mom once again. Predeceased (1997) by his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Margaret (Goodrick). Dear father of Carolyn Sciberras (Charlie), John Lysnes (Cathy) and Barbara Lysnes (Steve Mantis). Proud grandfather of Sheri, Mark, Simon, Claire, Victoria, Sabina, Sage, Juan, Nikos and Theo. Great grandfather of twelve wonderful children. Predeceased by his parents (John and Alma Lysnes from Norway) and his sisters and brothers and sisters (Rachael, Bill, Helen and Sterling). At 98, Bruce lived the longest in the Lysnes family. Born and raised in Fort William, Ontario. Served in the Second World War as an aircraft mechanic. Machinist and millwright for Domtar Newsprint in Red Rock for over 34 years. Dad was very clever and creative with all things mechanical and enterprising, including his many unique inventions and his infamous skate sharpening business in Red Rock. Bruce was a lifetime conservationist and naturalist. Life member of the Red Rock and Orillia Fish & Game Clubs. Member of St. Paul's United Church. Community volunteer with the Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Bayou Park Ratepayers Assoc., Red Rock Community Centre and Stewart Lake Campers Assoc. Hobbies included gardening, speed skating, cross country skiing and bicycling well into his nineties. Mom and Dad enjoyed a long and successful retirement in Orillia and Florida as well as many journeys across North America. Dad spent his last years at Post Inn Village, Oakville where he made many friends. Bruce was a kind, gentle and considerate man who expressed his thoughts and concerns in a delightful way and loved his family dearly. Now at peace and in our hearts and memories forever. Family and friends will be received at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Tuesday May 14, 2013 from 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 1 o'clock. Reception and interment to follow. All donations to the Ontario Wildlife Foundation. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.CarsonFuneralHomes.com A Memorial Tree will be planted by the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes VLAHOVIC, Ivan It is with sad and heavy hearts that the family of Ivan Vlahovic, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, announces his passing on Friday, May 10, 2013 in his 83rd year. Ivan passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by love and care of his 2 dedicated and loving sons John and Mark along with their wives Brenda and Jane. Ivan lost the love of his life Marija (nee Smikilas) May 23, 2006 but learned to carry on with his kind heart and happy disposition. Proud grandfather "Deda" of Nicole (Matt DaCosta), Jonathan(Grace), Kristopher, Laura and Lisa. Great grandfather of Elimia, Liliana and Ilija. He will be so greatly missed by all who were touched by his kindness. Visitation was held 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville. Funeral Service on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Croatian Catholic Church, 2110 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com WEBB, Dora Agnes (nee GAULT) Peacefully on May 10, 2013, at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Edward Gordon Webb for 58 years. Loving mother of Crystal St. Amand (nee Webb) and Steven William Webb. Predeceased by her parents William and Dora (Alexander) Gault. Sister of Isobel. Late sister of Mary, Margaret and brother William. THERIAULT, Joseph Aurele "Earle" Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on May 12 2013, Earle was the loving devoted husband to Alice (nee Brown) for over 61 years, and dedicated Dad of Michele (Kevin), the late Stephen (2012), Vanessa (Dan), Brenda and Eric. Proud Poppa of nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He will be missed by his brother and three sisters in New Brunswick. Friends will remember Earle as a quiet but vibrant man who was there for anyone who needed him. A longtime resident of Oakville and an employee of Oakville Dairy for 18 years and Oakville Hydro for 21 years. Friends and family will be received on Thursday May 16th from 1-2 p.m. at Oakview Funeral Home (56 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville - one block east of Kerr St). A Celebration of Earle's life will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Donations in memory of Earle to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. and you will receive a voucher for of your baby's precious hand or footprint ($25.00 value) compliments of: McCOLL, Dorothy Peacefully passed away, surrounded by family on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of 59 years to Keith. Loving mother to David (Vivian), Katharine (Ken), Elizabeth Fair (Jay) and Stephen (Nancy). Proud grandmother of Louise, Alan and Nicholas Fair, Andrew and Graham McColl, Parker and Logan McColl. Survived by sisters Jean Wood (Harry) and Renee Dawson (Ed) and their families and brothers Harry, Allan and Ken Dickenson and their families, as well as family members in both Canada and England. Predeceased by brothers Keith (Sandra), George and Norman Dickenson. Dorothy will be sadly missed by her many friends including those at the Ancaster Garden Club and the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends and neighbors at the DODSWORTH & BROWN FUNERAL HOME "ANCASTER CHAPEL" 378 Wilson Street East, 905-648-3852 on Wednesday, May 15 from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday, May 16 from 10a.m.-12p.m. Followed by a graveside ceremony at Woodland Cemetery, Burlington at 12:30p.m. If so desired, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Cancer Assistance Program of Hamilton. Condolences available at www.dbancaster.ca Tel: 905-825-8731 · Email: oakville@weepiggies.com www.WeePiggies.com Call 905-632-4440 to place your announcement Anniversary Celebrating an Anniversary? Post your announcement in the Burlington Post or Oakville Beaver. FERRIN, Sharon Ann (nee Acorn) Passed away peacefully in the arms of her family at the end of a beautiful Mother's Day. Born in Cardigan, P.E.I., Sharon came to Ontario as a young girl. The devoted wife of Louis and loving mother of Greg (Jen) and Melissa (Omar Saab), she will also be missed by all her family and many, many friends. Special thanks to Sharon Greco and all those who have helped to comfort her in her final days. A celebration of her life will be held at a later time. Memorial donations to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com FORD, Paul David (Curmudgeon with a golden heart) Suddenly on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Trillium Health Centre. Paul cherished husband of Joan (Browne) and predeceased by his first wife Molly Cummings and her mother Elizabeth Cummings. Devoted father of Richard (Margaret Howard), Elizabeth (Nicholas Rintche). Doting papa of Molly, Chol and Bryce. Survived by his brother Clarence "Junior" (Barbara). Predeceased by brothers Jack, Doug, Arnold and Ronald. Lovingly remembered by nephews, nieces and many friends. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905-844-2600) from 2-4 and 7-9pm Friday. A service to celebrate Paul's life will be held 11am, Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca St., Oakville. Private interment St. Jude's Cemetery. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com RAFUSE, Clyde "Huss" Passed away Monday May 13, 2013, at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. Will be greatly missed by his son Bruce (Brenda), grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Clyde is also survived by his sister Vivian in Halifax and predeceased by his wife Eileen. A public visitation will be held Wednesday May 15, 2013 from 2-4, and 6-8 p.m. at Oakview Funeral Home (56 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville - one block east of Kerr St). A funeral service will be held on Thursday May 16, 2013at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. 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