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BIRTHS DEATHS NIELD, Helen Jean (nee Silvester) 85 years, passed away Tuesday April 4th, 2006 at Leamington Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Allen Nield (1990). Dear mother of Ted Nield, Linda Maiezza, Deborah and husband Ron Stiel, all of Georgetown; Terry Nield and wife Norine, Bowmanville; Susan and husband Al Harris, Pickering; Sandra and husband Jim Jackson, Scarborough. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey, David, Lindsay, Kathryn, Marc, Stewart, Christine, Jonathan, Cameron, Emily and Jeanette. Dear sister of John Silvester, Nova Scotia. Helen was a devoted lifetime volunteer at Scarborough General Hospital and more recently at Leamington Hospital and the Sun Parlor Home. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington 519-326-2631 on Sunday 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Helen's life, from St. John's Anglican Church, 60 Erie Street North, Leamington on Monday April 10th, 2006 at 11:00 am. Rev. Stephen Haig and Rev. Liz Chaplin officiating. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to MADD or the Leamington Hospital Foundation. Friends may send condolences at reidfuneralhome.ca DEATHS McKECHNIE, Bertha Maude (Carberry) July 15, 1920 - April 5, 2006 Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the Bennett Centre in Georgetown. Predeceased by her loving husband Russell McKechnie (1983) and her brother Howard Carberry. Dear mother of Deanna Cleave (Don) and Linda Livingston (Dave). Proud grandma and great-grandmother of Brian, Michelle and Allison Cleave, Dave, Sara Lynn and Shea Cleave, Brenda Cleave, Paul Cleave, Kara, Jamie and Laura Flaherty and Ashley, Glenn and Lily Beckett. Bertha will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, relatives and her many friends. She was a long time resident of Mississauga and spent the last 7 years under the kind and wonderful care of the Bennett Centre staff. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905-877-3631 on Saturday April 8th, from 2 - 6 pm. Private funeral with burial at Providence Cemetery, Caledon East. If desired a charitable donation may be made to Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills or the Bennett Centre would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com BARNSTAPLE, Edgar Leon The family of Edgar Barnstaple sadly announces his passing at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Arthur, on Monday April 3rd, 2006, in his 97th year. Edgar, and his late wife Gertrude Secord farmed north of Rockwood until 1966 before retiring into Rockwood. Brother of Gladys Burgin of Claremont, Vida McCarron of Milton, Bruce and his wife Evelyn Barnstaple of Etobicoke and brother-in-law of Ethel Barnstaple of Brampton. Predeceased by brothers Jack, Gordon, Wm. Percy, Stan and Ernie. Also mourned by many nieces and nephews and especially dear friends, Leona and Denzel Height and Christine Robertson. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday April 8th, 2006 from 1 to 2 pm. Funeral service will commence at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel. Cremation to follow. Remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Blue Springs Funeral Home, 12 Church Street, East, Acton, 519-853-2399. DUNLOP, Nancy Jean After a long and courageous battle, January 19th, 2006. Survived by her brother, Blair. Also survived by special friends, Brenda and Patrick of Georgetown. Immediate cremation. Legion Service. Private Internment. IN MEMORIAM de VRIES, Henry Each and every day, we find ourselves remembering you in something we do or say. Thank you for the gifts you gave us throughout our lives. We miss you everyday, Dad. Lots of love, Irene, Diana, Lillian, Audrey, Jody and families WALKER, Ruth - In loving memory of a dear Mom, Cherished Grandma and Proud Great Oma who passed away April 7th, 2002. Just four years ago today, Since our sad sorrows fell, But in our hearts we mourn the loss, Of her we loved so well. The world may change from year to year And our friends from day to day, But never shall the one we love, From memory fade away. Love always, Karl Heinz and Sigrid, Andy, Sylvia, Nick and Anthony, Peter, Tara, Erika and Alicia KIRKWOOD, Marjorie April 5th, 2000 Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartaches, When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. Love forever, Harvey and your family PEASEY In loving memory of Almira Peasey who passed away April 11th, 2000. In our hearts, our memory lingers, Sweetly tender, Fond and true. There is not a day, Dear Mother, that we do not think of you. Forever loved and cherished, HAYES Donald & Shannon Hayes of Acton are proud to announce the arrival of Owen Donald, 6lbs., 1oz. on March 24th 2006. Proud grandparents are Don and Julie of Georgetown, John and Terry of Emsdale, Rick and Pat of Toronto and first great-grandchild for Mary Cation of Brampton. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Milton District Hospital. OLIVEIRA We are once again proud to announce the safe arrival of our third grandchild, Lucas Anthony. Born to Jodie (nee Machado) and Peter Oliveira on March 30th, 2006. Welcomed by his large family, especially Big Sister, Sabrina and Cousin, Gavin. Welcome precious Angel. We are three times blessed. DEATHS BELL, Gary Robert 'Hoop' On Friday, March 31st, 2006 in his 63rd year. Will be dearly missed by family Peggy, Brian and Stacey (Rob). A private burial to take place. A service of remembrance for Mr. Bell will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.hoglefuneralhomes.com REID, Claude Harold On Tuesday April 4th, 2006 at the Georgetown Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Claude Reid, in his 77th year, beloved husband of Ruth (nee Brandford) for 57 years. Loving father of Lloyd (Debbie), Richard (Cheryl), Janie Akamoto (Jim), David (Linda) and Claudia. Brother of Betty Filipuzzi and the late Norman and Jean. Dear grampa of Sherri, Bob, Rebecca, Christopher and Michael. Great grampa of Nikki and Brandon. Claude will be fondly remembered by his three grandchildren in Scotland, his cousin June and his many friends. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905-877-3631 on Friday April 7th, 2006 7-9 pm. Visitation will be held at Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints (1625 Wanless Drive, Brampton) on Saturday April 8th, 2006 at 10:00 am until time of the funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment Glen Williams Cemetery. In memory contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com CARDS OF THANKS THANK YOU to everyone who helped organize and attend the party for myself at the Acton Legion on April 1st. Malcolm MacMillan and Family