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      Courtesy of The Oakville Beaver Nov 17 2007

      In this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and his brother went into the service in 1942. In June of that year he went to Halifax for training in …

      In this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old because he couldn’t find work in Quebec City with him being so close to the draft age. After working as …

      In this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some time when Russia was threatening Finland. He was present at the defence of Calais, while 250,000 British troops were trying …

      In this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but then felt compelled to join the air force once he saw the severity of the war. He talks about his …

      In this interview, John Caird talks about his experiences in the Royal Airforce. John first signed up for duty in Britain and then came across to Canada to train in Moncton and Alberta. He ended up in British Columbia as a trainer as a flying instructor for 15 months and …

      In this interview, Wess McIntosh speaks about his extensive involvement with the Canadian forces, first with the naval reserves and then with the airforce. Wes joined the navy in 1933, but he also started learning to fly in 1934. From there, he received his private pilot’s license in 1934 and …

      In this interview, R. F. Hank Ford describes his experiences going into World War II and working as a pilot during the war. Hank entered the war in 1939 after marrying his girlfriend and then trained at St. Catharines, Ontario before going overseas to Europe. He describes at length certain …

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 17 Feb 2007, p. 34     Celebration on Feb. 25, 2007.

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 31 Mar 2007, p. 47. Date of Event: 3 Apr 2006     Edward B. Wormald Born Nov 5th 1917 - April 3rd 2006 It has been a year since you have been gone Our memories of you are still very strong. We miss everything about you since we have had to part. Just know that you are always in our hearts. Love …

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 3 Jan 2007, p. 21. Date of Event: 27 Dec 2006     MCKENZIE, Jill (1938-2006)- At Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on December 27, after a short illness. Predeceased by her son, Neil. She is survived by her mother, Flora, her brothers Michael and Geoffrey, her husband of 48 years, Alan, her children, Duncan (Amy), Fiona (Paul), Ian (Soonya), ...

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 10 Jan 2007, p. 39. Date of Event: 7 Jan 2007     REAGAN, Helen Elizabeth- It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Helen on Sunday, January 7, 2007 at the age of 78. Beloved wife and soul mate of Michael for 56 years. Dearly loved mother of Gerald, Donald (deceased), and David, and daughters-in-law Susan and Valerie. Loving …

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 12 Jan 2007, p. 47. Date of Event: 18 Dec 2006     Arnold - Trevor and Krista are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Mitchell Dennis Mitchell was born on December 18th, 2006 weighing a strapping 11lbs 1oz. Proud grandparents, Dennis and Annette Arnold of Mount Forest, and Dan and Pam Politeski of Campbellville were on hand ...

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 26 Jan 2007, p. 52. Date of Event: 27 Dec 2006     YATES ­ It's a boy! Adrian & Nada Yates are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a beautiful baby boy named Benjamin Oliver Yates born 9 days early on December 27, 2006 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Proud grandparents are Baka Ankica, Deda Franjo, Grandma Jean and …

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 26 Jan 2007, p. 52. Date of Event: 5 Nov 2006     ANTUNES - Pascale and Nelson are proud to announce the birth of their precious son, Thomas Alexandre on November 5, 2006 at 9:10 pm. Proud grandparents; Maria & Abilio Antunes from Oakville, and Ghislaine & Rejean Lapointe from Quebec City are thrilled at the arrival of their 8lb. 12oz. grandson. …

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 26 Jan 2007, p. 52. Date of Event: 22 Jan 2007     BROWN, Roy Edwin- Surrounded by his loving family on January 22nd, 2007, passed away peacefully at the age of 91, at Post Inn Village, Oakville. Roy will be sadly missed by his devoted wife of 64 years, Ruth Elizabeth Brown, formerly of Kitchener and Cambridge, Ontario, and his three cherished …

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 27 Jan 2007, p. 47     No death date.

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 9 Feb 2007, p. 55. Date of Event: 17 Jan 2007     "Jakeosaurus!"

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 9 Feb 2007, p. 55. Date of Event: 29 Jan 2007     ALLEN, Matthew and Clare are delighted to announce the arrival of their new son, Henry Thomas born on January 29th, 2007 at 4:18pm weighing 6 lb. 6 oz. Fiona and Owen are excited to have a new mischief maker to join the fun. Proud grandparents are Paul and Lesley Pittman …

 appeared in Oakville Beaver, 9 Feb 2007, p. 55. Date of Event: 29 Dec 2006     Melissa Rushton to Jeff Bock John & Irene Rushton of Oakville are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Melissa Rushton to Mr. Jeff Bock. Son of Gary & Michele Bock . The happy couple eloped to the groom's home town of Sault Saint Marie on Dec. 29, 2006. …