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Notable Births & Deaths for Oakville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Oakville. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose     (Actress, model)
  • Mike Batayeh     (Actor, comedian)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
    • He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday).
    • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
    • Born: Julius Margitza
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
    • He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
    • Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • Pat Brady     (Actor)
  • John Bray     (Animator)
    • Full name: John Randolph Bray
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
    • He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
    • Adrian is located in Lenawee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
    • At the time of his death, he was 99.
    • He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Oakville to Bray Cemetery
  • Roger Phillip Bresnahan     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Phillip Bresnahan<1>
    • He was born in Toledo (OH) on June 11, 1879 (a Wednesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on December 4, 1944 (a Monday).
    • Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Oakville. The cemetery is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Oakville to Calvary Cemetery
  • Teresa Brewer     (Singer)
  • Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
    • He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday).
    • Melvindale is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Westland is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay Justin 'Nig' Clarke<1>
    • He was born in Amherstburg (ON) on December 15, 1882 (a Friday) and died in River Rouge (MI) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday).
    • Amherstburg is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Oakville.
    • River Rouge is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • Lafayette Napoleon 'Lave' Cross     (Major League Baseball)
  • William Arthur Cummings     (Major league baseball)
  • Cecil Graham 'Ceece' Dillon     (Professional hockey)
  • Ronnie Duman     (Race car driver)
  • Jamie Farr     (Actor, comedian)
    • Full name: Jameel Joseph Farah
    • He was born in Toledo (OH) on July 1, 1934 (a Sunday).
    • Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
  • Tony Fontane     (Singer)
  • Henry Ford     (Industrialist, founder of Ford Motor Company)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Ford<1>
    • He was born in Dearborn (MI) on July 30, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on April 7, 1947 (a Monday).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Ford Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Oakville. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Oakville to Ford Cemetery
  • Frank Patrick Gilhooley     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Patrick Gilhooley<1>
    • He was born in Toledo (OH) on June 10, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Toledo (OH) on July 11, 1959 (a Saturday).
    • Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Oakville. The cemetery is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Oakville to Calvary Cemetery
  • Earle W. Graser     (Actor)
    • Full name: Earle Walter Graser
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle W. Graser<1>
    • He was born in Ontario on March 31, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Farmington (MI) on April 8, 1941 (a Tuesday).
    • Kitchener is located in Ontario.
    • Farmington is located in Oakland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 32.
    • He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Oakville. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Oakville to Grand Lawn Cemetery
  • Philip Baker Hall     (Actor)
  • Larry 'Bozo the Clown' Harmon     (Entertainer)
  • Ernie Harwell     (Sportscaster)
    • Full name: William Earnest Harwell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
    • He was born in Washington (GA) on January 25, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Novi (MI) on May 4, 2010 (a Tuesday).
    • Washington is located in Wilkes County, Georgia.
    • Novi is located in Oakland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Oakville (which is located in Monroe County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 92.

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.