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35 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,January 30,2020 insidehalton.com BRIGHT, Ronald Dedicated Family and Ford Man ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Ronald Bright, 86, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 20, 2020, in the ICU at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital following a gallant battle with multiple lengthy illnesses. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy (Tomlinson), daughters Karen (Michel Tétreault) of Kingston ON, Kathy (Sam Manfredi) of Myrtle Beach SC, sons Mark (Samantha Tullett) of Burlington ON, and Paul (Kristine Nash) of Niagara Falls ON, and ten grandchildren aged 10 to 31, stretching from Vernon BC to Yellowknife NT to Halifax NS, plus their very first great- grandchild, Harper. In recent visits, she brought many smiles to Ron, and the family much joy. Born and raised in Woodstock, ON, the son of Pansy Bright and stepdad George Morgan, grandson of Margaret and William Bright, Ron became a long-time resident of Oakville. Ron enjoyed over 63 years of marriage to his loving wife Dorothy. They seemed destined to share a life together from the moment she "stole" his bicycle and heart in Woodstock, where they grew up across the street from one another. Proudly wearing his iron ring, along with son-in-law Michel and grandson Jacob, Ron was a long-time member of Professional Engineers Ontario. Ron enjoyed over 43 years with Ford Motor Company, starting as a newly graduated Queen's University mechanical engineer, to many senior roles, culminating with semi-retirement consulting at Ford and the Engineering Society. Ron's career traced many Ford locations, with time spent in Oakville's Truck Engineering Group, COB, Windsor, Brampton, Detroit, and back to Oakville COB again where he eventually headed the Environmental & Safety group, reporting to the President. His many accomplishments included leading the institution of safety belts at Ford Canada and heading the corporate alternate fuels program. Making Oakville their home of 50 years, Ron and Dorothy have enjoyed the last five years of condo living where they could breakfast with friends at McD's and Dorothy could easily walk their dog. Ron and Dorothy shared an enduring love of family, friends, good food, and four- legged furry buddies. Online Condolences and service details are at oakviewfuneral.ca FORDE, Isobel Viola (nee Morris) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peaceably with her loving family by her side at Rapelje Lodge on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of 66 years to Harvey. Loving mother of Kathy VanderKraan (Peter), Paul Forde (Susan) and Nancy Book (Ron). Cherished grandmother of Lindsay Peltsch, (Craig), Adam VanderKraan, Matthew Ball and Sarah Ball and step- grandmother to Evan, Drew, Jack, Shae, William and Lainey Book. Great-grand- mother of Mae, James and Luke Peltsch. Dear sister of Eleanor Hughes and prede- ceased by her sister Marjorie Walker. Isobel will also be dearly missed by her nieces and nephews. Isobel was very involved in her community but above all loved spending time with her family. The family would like to extend their heart felt thanks for the excellent care and compassion she received at Rapelje Lodge. The memorial service to honour Isobel's life will take place on Friday, January 31st at Wesley United Church, 244 First Avenue, Welland beginning at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service at the church (from 9 - 11:00 a.m.). As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to Wesley United Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca SAWYER, Joan Margaret June 1, 1923 - January 8, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ On January 8, 2020, Joan Margaret Sawyer (née Hatcher) died at Sunrise of Oakville in her 97th year. Loyal wife of the late Terence John Sawyer (2015), survived by her brother Jack Hatcher of Felixstowe, UK and her children Deborah (of Toronto) and Roderick (of Oakville). Aunt, great-aunt and great- great-aunt to nieces and nephews in Australia and the UK. Born in Ipswich, UK, daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel Hatcher (née Page), grew up and completed high school at Northgate School for Girls in Ipswich with full O levels. At the start of the war in 1939, began work at Ransomes Sims & Jefferies, where she stayed through the war. Later, pursued a career in municipal government where she rose to be secretary to the mayor of Ipswich. On marriage in 1950, moved with her husband, first to Lancashire and then through his various job postings to Walsall, Totton and Luton in the United Kingdom, before emigrating to Canada in September 1966. Full-time homemaker and very happy stay-at-home Mummy to her children until 1971, when she returned to work, first for General Publishing, then with a doctor in private practice, and finally at the Medical Department at Aetna Life. In later years, she enjoyed ballroom dancing with her husband and traveled with him to visit family in the UK and Australia, as well as on many other trips through Europe and North America. Many thanks to her dedicated caregivers, including Thea and Michelle at her former home at Christie Gardens, and the excellent caregiver team at Sunrise of Oakville. Cremation has taken place. There was no funeral at Joan's request. Ashes scattered in the forest at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto on January 20, 2020. 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