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BLANCE, Peter Born in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland May 17, 1944. Passed away suddenly September 9, 2016 in Oakville, Ontario, at the age of 72 years. A loving husband to Pamela (nee James) for fifty years. Will be sadly missed by his sons Erik (Leanne), Rognvald (Kassandra) and his daughter Courtney (Dave), and his grandsons Riley, Westyn, Aidan, Damian and Ryan. The son of the late Peter and Bessie Blance, formally of Shetland and Orkney. Survived by his brother Robert and sister-in-law Elma and nephew Peter Blance of Edinburgh. His relatives and friends here and abroad will miss his wonderful stories and quick wit. Peter served seven years with the Metropolitan Police Service in Toronto, after a few years of service in Scotland. He joined the IRB (The Immigration and Refugee Board) for the next twenty-five years until his retirement. Peter was passionate about politics and reading, and was a talented artist receiving at age sixty-five a Fine Arts Certificate from Sheridan College. In the last few years he went back to his favourite ‘sport’, pool. The ‘Top Guns’ will surely miss him at eight and nine ball. Visitation will be at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2016. Funeral will take place at St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 160 William Street, Oakville, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Reception to follow. Donations to a charity of your choice or Peter’s favourite, The Salvation Army, are greatly appreciated.

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CARSER, William Perry (Bill)Friday, September 9, 2016, Bill passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Beloved and devoted husband of Maureen (predeceased) for over 55 years. Adored father of Janice (Jeff Albin), Jeff, Julie Lynne (Angelo Di Filippo). Loved grandfather and papa to Jessalynn (Brandon), Curtis (Michelle), David and Rebecca. Bill will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Bill and Maureen will now be together forever. The family would like to thank Burloak Long Term Care Facility for the outstanding and exceptional care Bill received. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Burloak Long Term Care Facility.

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COULTER, Margaret Louise(nee MacLean)June 5, 1933 - August 31, 2016Margaret passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at OTMH after a brief illness. She is predeceased by her husband Blair and by her grandson Scott Coulter. She is survived by her children, Bill, Donna (Allan Chapman) and Kevin (Lesley Ann) and her grandchildren, Chris, James and Tonya Coulter; Jennifer (Rodney Hall) and Michael Chapman; and Kayla Coulter, Melissa Guter and Jordan Guter (Krys). Margaret’s family would like to thank the staff at OTMH for their care and compassion during her illness. Margaret will miss her many friends including the OTMH volunteers whom she worked with for several years. At Margaret’s request, a funeral will not be held. A private family celebration has already taken place. If desired, as expressions of sympathy, donations to The Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated by the family.

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KENNEDY, SheilaNovember 4, 1931 - September 10, 2016On Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Halton Healthcare Oakville in her 85th year, Sheila passed away peacefully. Beloved and devoted wife of Matthew for over 63 years. Adored mother of Michael, Gordon (Yvette), Grant (Joyce), Alison and Stuart (Jennifer). Sheila will also be fondly remembered by her six grandchildren, Megan, Adrienne, Matthew, Kathleen, Grant and Ian, by her sister Moira Burgess and brothers David (Joyce), Stuart (Judith), and sister-in law Elspeth (Allan). Sheila was pre deceased by her brother Gordon (Jean) Burgess and brother-in law James (Doris) Kennedy. Sheila will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Will be dearly missed by her wonderful friends Kathleen Wylie, Rosemary Fallowfield, Mary Field and Kathleen Cameron. Sheila was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and was a police officer with Edinburgh City police services before coming to Canada with her husband and son in 1955. Sheila donated to many charities so in lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice. A visitation was held Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road, Oakville.

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KOLASKI, Peter (July 19, 1924 - September 8, 2016)

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Post Inn Village, Oakville in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Laura (Bulich) of 58 years. The proud and loving father of Robert Worsfold (Beth Malcolm), Beverly, Donna, Debbie (Roy Shimabuku), Penny (Bruce Montgomery) and George (Norine Walsh). Much loved Deedee to Jennifer Worsfold-Alliban (Daniel); John Worsfold; and Patrick, Jordan and Brandon Kolaski. Great Deedee to Tyne Alliban, Brooklyn and Lily Worsfold. The youngest of six children of the late William Kolaski and Vasylena Matymish, he was also predeceased by his brothers John, George (Myrtle) and Nick Kolaski and sisters Anne Darling (Basil) and Victoria Ropchan (George). Peter is survived by his cousin Berniece Miller (Harvey). Peter was a dedicated husband and father. Peter’s accomplishments as one of the top amateur welterweight boxers in Canada during the 1940s in southern Ontario was formally recognized on October 8, 1988 when he was officially inducted into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame. Peter worked as a bricklayer for many years in the U.S. and Canada until he retired. He was a mall walker at Oakville Place and enjoyed playing bid euchre weekly in Waterdown. His declining health necessitated his recent move to Post Inn Village. Thank you to the staff that looked after our dear Peter. He will be greatly missed and forever loved. Friends and family are invited to visit the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A service celebrating Peter’s life will be held Friday, September 16, 2016 in the Kopriva Taylor Chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Peter’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charity.

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MARTIN, Lucy GraceOn Friday, September 9, 2016 at her residence in Oakville in her 87th year. Loved daughter of the late Bessie Martin. Dear sister of Lillian (Mrs. B. Tassie) of Bracebridge and the late Dorothy and her late husband George Danter and their son Tim. Sister of Ross and Kay Martin of Oakville. Funeral service was held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600) Oakville at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Interment Parklawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association would be appreciated by the family.

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l ObituariesMENDES, LiaPassed away peacefully with family by her side at Allendale Manor on September 8, 2016. Wife of M. Vincent Paschal and the late Oswald Mendes. Mother of the late (infant) Joseph Mendes and Olivia Fernandes. She will be sadly missed by her family, Olivia, Dominic and Rebecca. Born in Goa, India, she lived, worked and married in Tanzania before moving to Canada. She was known in Allendale and Milton hospital for her visits with the sick and also where she met her second husband. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and meeting people at Allendale during her weekly visits with her husband. Our family would like to express in particular, its immense gratitude to ALL the staff at Allendale especially the Personal Support Workers and Nurses at Allen House, for the care and support they provided to Lia during her difficult period there. For all the people who thought, visited and prayed for Lia, we wish to also say thank you sincerely. Family and friends gathered at the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. E. Milton 905-878-4452 on Friday, September 9, 2016. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 139 Martin Street Milton on Saturday, September 10, 2016. As expressions of sympathy, a donation in memory of Lia to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

REHBOHM, JoyceOn Friday, September 9, 2016 at Ian Anderson House, Oakville. Joyce, beloved wife of the late Clifford. Loved mother of Christine and Gillian. A service celebrating Joyce’s life will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home Chapel, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600) Oakville with visiting one hour prior. Reception to follow. Interment will take place at St. Jude’s Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in Joyce’s name to S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program or Ian Anderson House.

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