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27 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,N ovem ber 4,2021 insidehalton.com BYKERK, Dr. Hendrik ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Having had a full life devoted to his family and medical practice (50 years in Oakville) our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Hendrik, age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 23, 2021. This remarkable man was a survivor of WWII. He obtained his medical licence in Amsterdam then emigrated to Canada with his first wife, the late Eleanor Van Asbeck. Hendrik was the proud father of Vivian (Ralph), Daphne (Tim), and Sharon and the adored grandfather "Papa" of seven and two great-grand- children. He later married Kathryn and was a wonderful stepfather to Glen, Shelagh and Colin (Stacey), and a beloved 'Papa' to seven step- grandchildren. In retirement he enjoyed the Oakville Symp- hony, woodworking, wine- tasting, travelling, meeting with his Dutch group, and socializing with our many friends and neighbours. The family is grateful for the wonderful care by Dr. Corinne Breen, the nursing staff at OTMH, Kay (PSW) and Delio (nurse). May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to make a memorial donation in Hendrik's name please con- sider the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, the Red Cross or the Oakville Symphony. CRAIGIE, Thomas Ian ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It's with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Thomas Ian Craigie at home in Oakville, Ontario on Thursday, October 28, 2021. He was 80 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Gay Dawn, children Dawn-Lee and Ian (Claudine), and the light of his life, his granddaughter Carrigan. He is survived by his sister June and brother Tim. Predeceased by his parents Lola and Cliff, brothers Bill and Jim and sister BA. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Ian Sr., as he was known, was a long time Oakville resident, former owner of Craigie Pool Service and long-standing member of the Oakville Civitan Club. Cremation has already taken place with no further services planned. The family requests donations to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. GOODBRAND, Lynda Jean August 17, 1957 - October 29, 2021 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great heartbreak that we announce the passing of Lynda Jean Goodbrand on October 29, 2021 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 64. Loving daughter of Harvey (predeceased) and Betty Goodbrand. Beloved sister of Bill (Roxanne) and Dave (predeceased). Lynda was always happy, and loved everybody. She would give you anything she had. The family would like to say a special thank you to all those at Community Living Oakville for all the love and care they showed Lynda for over 30 years. We you ask that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to Community Living Oakville or a charity of your choice in Lynda's name. Please visit oakviewfuneral.ca to learn funeral details as they become available and to leave a condolence message. GREGORY, John Joseph ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of John Joseph Gregory at his home in Oakville, Ontario on Saturday, October 16, 2021 while sharing a meal with his son, Mark. He was 95 years of age. He was predeceased by his loving wife Marjorie (Rea) in 1970. Much loved father of Mark (Alida), Michele Spencer (David), Gail, Stephen (Thuyen Nguyen), Linda Caldwell (Steve) and Summer. Caring grandfather to Carolyn Des Roches (Justin), Laura (Grant Wilson), Jonathan, Coraline, Christopher Romano (Laura), Michael Romano (Veronica). Great-grandfather to Kaylie, Tyler, Ainsley, Juliette, Aria and Maya. John was born on December 27, 1925 in Toronto, the youngest son of Antonio and Benita Di Gregorio. He was predeceased by his older brother Joseph, sister-in-law Beryl, brother-in-law Charles Racey. He is survived by his adored sister Helen Racey who misses him immensely. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families. John met Marjorie, the true love of his life, in 1946 when they both worked at the CBC in Toronto. He was so captivated by Marjorie that he immediate- ly cancelled his plans to move to the United States. They were married in September 1948. While raising a family of six children, Marjorie was a strong supporter of his drive and ambition, encouraging him in all his business endeavours. Sadly, she did not live to see and share in all his achieve- ments. John had several jobs in different fields as a very young man until he became a real estate agent in the early 1950's. Shortly thereafter he started relocating houses from one site to another which led to his true calling in the construction business. The family moved from Toronto to Oakville when he started building houses in Oakville in 1955. John was intimately involved in every step of the development and completion process of each and every project that he envisioned. Major projects that he undertook include Ennisclare Park, a 100 acre luxury residential subdivision in southeast Oakville; Trafalgar Square Apartments, a rental apartment building on Kerr Street in Oakville; Willow Walk, a twin tower condominium complex in Mississauga; Ennisclare on the Lake, a four tower luxury condominium high-rise complex in West Oakville; the Ennisclare Centre, a multi building commercial complex along the QEW in North Oakville. At 65 years of age when most people are thinking of retiring, John opened the prestigious Ennisclare Interiors furniture store which he operated until the age of 81. Over the course of time his businesses grew by leaps and bounds turning into a family business where all members of the family worked for him at one time or another. John was a true visionary, an accomplished man who insisted on exemplary quality and craftsmanship. In October 1991 he won the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Ennisclare on the Lake won the Golden Horseshoe Condo of the Year Award in 2016. John maintained his curiosity and interest well beyond retirement. He continued to go into his office two days a week right up to the very end of his life. In his spare time he and his son Mark spent thousands of hours restoring Mark's antique car, a 1931 Reo Royale. John was proudly independent and lived on his own, enjoying visits from his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. John loved his family and always made sure they were taken care of. He will be greatly missed and will leave a void in all their lives. A private family visitation was held at Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home in Oakville, followed by a funeral at St. James Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, October 21, 2021. For those who wish, donations in John's memory may be made to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital or to a charity of your choice. To leave a condolence please visit www.koprivataylor.com. EXPERIENCE MATTERS Probate 905.639.1222 Call The Law Firm of Green Germann Sakran OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY The rolling stream of life rolls on. But still the vacant chair recalls the love, the voice, the smile of the one who once sat there. In my heart your memory lingers, always tender, fond and true; there's not a day, dear friend, I do not think of you. What would I give to clasp your hand, your happy face to see, to hear your voice and see your smile, that meant so much to me. And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. 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