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www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, November 18, 2016 | 38 l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries COULSON, Geoffery Stephen It is with great sadness that we announce Geoff's passing on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Credit Valley Hospital at the age of 55 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Joy. Proud and devoted father of Laura, Shelby, and Melissa. Survived by his loving siblings Suzanne, Rick, Sandra (Frank Roberts), and Paul (Mary). He will be sadly missed but forever remembered by his many nieces, nephews, close friends and extended family. Geoff was co-founder of Coulson Contracting Limited and Coulson Pools and Landscape and was a well-respected member of the landscaping and construction industry for the past 30 years. For full funeral details, online condolences and donations please visit www.glenoaks.ca 905-257-8822 SAWYER, Halen June 5, 1931 - October 6, 2016 It is with great sadness we announce that Halen Sawyer passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Oakville Hospital after a 12 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Mom was born in Chatham, Ontario and was the youngest of five children. Despite the challenges of growing up during the great depression and through the war years, she enjoyed a very happy childhood. After finishing high school, Mom worked at Chatham Stenographic Service and the Chatham Board of Trade. Mom met Dad when she was involved in a traffic accident and he was the police officer called to the scene. The family moved to Oakville in 1960 and as was typical of the time, Mom stayed home to raise the children while Dad was away all week at work. They believed busy children did not have time to get into trouble so life revolved around keeping the kids active in scouting, sports, music and part time jobs. Mom was happiest when surrounded by family, sharing a meal. She was a wonderful cook and a talented and creative knitter. She loved to gamble and we all knew to stay away from the driveway at 6:30 on Monday nights to avoid being run over as she raced to bingo. Mom enjoyed trips to Casino Niagara and meeting with friends at Tim Hortons. She also enjoyed an active social life, participating in seniors and church groups. Mom will be forever in our hearts. She loved, was loved, and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Wayne, son William and daughter-in-law Mary Ellen Sawyer. Mom is survived by her children, John (Marianne) Sawyer, Susan (Pierre) Gagnon, Barb Parker and Patrick (Nancy) Sawyer, grandchildren; Theresa (Martin) Wardrop, James Sawyer, Robert (Tiffany) Sawyer, Stephen (Kayla) Sawyer, Joey Gagnon, Calvin Sawyer, Nicholas Sawyer and great-grandchildren, Connor Wardrop, Levon Sawyer and Nicole Sawyer. We would like to thank Dr. Mira Backo-Shannon and the staff at Lakeshore Place for the outstanding care they provided for Mom over the years. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at Munn's United Church, 5 Dundas Street East & Sixth Line, Oakville Ontario L6H 7C4 on Saturday, November 26 at 11:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to commemorate Halen's life is asked to make a donation in her name to Munn's United Church or the Salvation Army in Oakville. WATSON, Geoffrey Kenneth On Tuesday November 8, 2016, after 50 years of a life well lived and surrounded by his family and friends, Geoff lost his 7-year long battle with thyroid cancer. Geoff is survived by his true love Liz, precious sons David and Tom, and his best friend and twin brother Rich. So many friends, family members and colleagues have lost a companion full of humour, passion, grace, intellect and integrity. He was a role model to us all and we will miss him. A student of life and of constant learning, Geoff vigorously approached every aspect of his life. His innate curiosity in the world around him led him to delve deeply into a range of interests from paleontology to astronomy, politics and history to healthcare. His ability to translate what he learned of the world was infectious to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Of outstanding character and blessed with a huge heart, Geoff earned the love and respect of everyone he met. Always of keen mind, Geoff approached his thyroid cancer as a new research project, immersing himself in oncology, genetics, immunology, pharmacology, hematology, and cardiology. He was so thankful for all the people who helped him and facilitated his "adventure in healthcare". With special thanks at UHN: Monika, Rebecca, Bryan, Jim, Anna, Corrine, Jennifer; at Mount Sinai: Peter and Eric; in Philadelphia: Marcia, and Carolyn, in Oakville: Jadwiga, Dr. Pyle and Dodie, and on 17B the doctors, palliative team and superb nurses who helped Geoff and his family through his journey with humour, grace and kindness. Geoff loved and respected you all. Please keep doing what you do so well. Following a period of healing, the Watson family will hold a Celebration of Geoff's life. Details will be published at a later date on the Facebook page below. Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Geoff Watson to "The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation for the Thyroid and Staging Research Fund", 610 University Ave., Toronto, ON. M5G 2M9 or call 416 946 6560. Condolences to the family can be posted on https://www.facebook.com/groups/GeoffWatsonMemorialPage/ l In Memoriams Honour the memory of a LOVED ONE... Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Calemail classifi edonse ech.c .com email classifi ed@ metrolandwest The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. MURRAY, John January 9, 1943-November 20, 2015 One year has passed since we lost you. Softly the leaves of memory fall. Gently we gather them, Treasure them all. Unseen, unheard, you're always near. ~Love and miss you, Frances and Denver The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.