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Ernest "Ernie" Oliver
August 12, 1923 - May 31, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">OLIVER, Ernest John, WWII Veteran, Canadian Army RHLI<br /><br />Passed away peacefully on Sunday May 31, 2015 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Betty. Cherished father of Sharron, and Barbara (Gary Takacs). Loving grandfather of Garnet (Chrystal) and great grandfather of Lakshmi. Dear brother to Louis (Eileen), Gladys (Everett), Donald (Pearl), and the late Albert, Margaret, Alfred, and Joseph. Ernie enlisted at age 17 with the RHLI, Canadian Army, fought in Europe, was captured at the Battle of the Scheldt on October 9, 1944, and became a Prisoner of War in Stalag XIB for the duration of the war. Many thanks to Dr. Beamish and the staff and volunteers at PRHC palliative care unit for their care and compassion. A celebration of Ernie's life will take place at NISBETT FUNERAL HOME, 600 Monaghan Rd. (705-745-3211), on Saturday June 6, 2015 at 12 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to servce from 11-12 p.m. A reception will follow in the Nisbett Reception Centre. If desired, donations to Community Living - Kawartha Lakes, or Lakefield Animal Welfare Society would be appreciated. Online condolences can be made at www.nisbettfuneralhome.com</div>