Families We Have Served

O'Bryan, Joyce Aileen- Peacefully on Saturday April 8th, 2017 at the Brampton Civic Hospital. Joyce, in her 88th year, wife of the late Richard O'Bryan. Loving mother of Terry, Debby, Shelly and Michael (Isabel). Grandmother of Amelia. Predeceased by her brother Keith Burrows and by her sister Grace Walsh. Joyce is sadly missed by her…

Thornhill, Harry "Herb"- Peacefully on Thursday April 6th, 2017 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Herb, in his 87th year, beloved husband of Eileen for 64 years. Loving father of Jimmy (Dianne), Danny (Tracey) and Joy (Barry) Cook. Loved grandad of Krystal, Christopher, Kyle, Luke, Danielle, Hailey, Braydan and Breanne. Great-grandad of Ryan, Jayden and…

Ortwein, William Garry "Billy-O" - Peacefully on Wednesday April 5, 2017 at the Georgetown Hospital, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie. Step-father of Rick (Sharon), Mark (Janet) and Dana (Jackie). Dear brother of Patsy, Beverley (Arch) and Frances. Billy will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Friends will be received at…

Kosziwka, Michael (Mike) On April 4, 2017, in his 86th year, Michael lost his courageous fight with brain cancer. He passed away peacefully with his wife at his side. Loved husband of Matilda (Tili) and loving father of Debbie (Brad), George (Charlene), Sandy (Roman), Duncan (Michelle) and Julia (Danny). Proud Grandfather to Matthew (Ashley), Adam…

Perkins, Keith (Longtime member of Friendship Masonic Lodge, Credit Valley Shrine and founding member of the Glen Riders) - Peacefully on Monday April 3, 2017 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Keith, in his 71st year, beloved husband of Tonya for 48 years. Loving father of Keith, Chris and Lauren. Proud grandpa of David, Josh,…

Van Bendegem, Pieter - Stone mason, died April 1, 2017 (age 87) in Georgetown Hospital after a brief illness. He died peacefully while holding his daughter's hand. He immigrated to Canada at age 23 with a suitcase and $500. Here he began learning two new skills-stone masonry and the English language. He met his kindred…

Pearson, Nancy Joan - Suddenly on Saturday April 1st, 2017 at the Royal Terrace in Palmerston. Nancy (nee Gould) in her 82nd year, loving mother of Daniel Pearson and Joseph Pearson (Darlene Warkentin). Dear grandmother of Shannon and Haley Pearson and great-grandmother of Tyrell and Brianna Pearson. Nancy was predeceased by her sister Gloria Newby.…

Van Haastrecht, Bruce John- At the age of 57, Armstrong British Columbia, died at his cabin on Mable Lake April 1st 2017. Bruce was born September 17, 1959 in Toronto Ontario and spent 20 years living in the community of Georgetown. He was a passionate business owner and builder who loved spending time outdoors. He…

Thomas, "Jean" Mary (nee Richens) - Peacefully on Friday March 31, 2017 at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. Jean, in her 73rd year, beloved wife of Gord for 55 years. Loving mother of Darren, Shelly (Steve) Gervais, and Bradley (Kim). Proud and loved grandma of Alicia, Kaiden and Olivia. Dear sister of Fred (Edith),…

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Robert Russell Blair (Bob), loving husband, father and grandfather, on March 30, 2017, at the Bennett Care Centre. It is joy that he is in Heaven. He was 87. Robert was predeceased by his father, John Francis Stanley Blair and mother,…