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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, June 1, 2012 · 8 Tenor sings as a tribute to Oakville man Continued from page 4 to say hello," said Severin, "I just knew it would bring my dad some happiness." Severin offered to pay McDermott $1,000 to get him to visit her father -- the money was a gift from her parents on Mother's Day. Within six hours of e-mailing him, McDermott called Severin on her cell phone. "He said, `I would certainly come to see your dad, but I don't want your money.' All he asked was if we could make mention of the charity he founded, McDermott House of Canada, which is dedicated to patients in palliative care, and help raise awareness of that along the way," said Severin. As fate would have it, Wideman died on Sunday, May 27 at the age of 74 -- a day before McDermott was scheduled to come to Ian Anderson House and see him. When Severin called McDermott to tell him her father had died, he asked if he could attend the funeral, which took place yesterday, and sing as a tribute to her dad. "John had just said, `It's people like you and your dad that have given me my career. With your support I'd love to do this for you'," said Severin. "I was shocked, but not surprised because most people wouldn't have agreed to The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca 2012 $40 each (cash only) Rain SALES Location even visit my dad. But knowing John, the way he talks about his dad... and the type of individual he is, I'm just so happy he agreed to do it." Severin said she has also decided to donate the money she was planning on using to get McDermott to visit her father to the singer's charity. She noted that she had contacted The Oakville Beaver to tell her father's story in hopes of bringing more awareness to the McDermott House of Canada (www. mcdermotthousecanada.org), as a thank you to its founder. "It's just so hard to thank someone for this, so this is the least we could do," she said. Wideman wasn't told that one of his favourite singers was Eric riehl / oakville beaver / @halton_photog going to pay him a visit before he died -- as it was meant to be solemnity: Tenor John McDermott in a quiet moment dura surprise. ing Glen Wideman's memorial service yesterday (Thursday). "But I know my dad is still with us, and he'll be there at is complete... it all makes sense." the funeral watching us, and Wideman leaves behind his wife of 50 years, what a way to tribute to his life," said Severin. "He wanted it to be a celebration of his life and just Carol, daughters Kim and Julie, sons in law absolutely no way it could have been better than Mauro and Jose, and grandchildren Vanessa, John McDermott singing at his funeral. The circle Sandro, Bonnie, Rachel and Ryan. Every Drop Matters Date Saturday, May 12, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Milton GO Station Parking Lot 780 Main Street East (Main & Thompson) Milton Mapleview Mall, (lower parking lot) 900 Maple Avenue, Burlington Halton Regional Centre, (south-east parking lot) 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville At Interior Design House, we take a common sense approach to design. The May long weekend signaled the start of cottage season, and if this is the year you have decided to redecorate your vacation home Interior Design House can help! Our low maintenance approach to cottage design may include adding new furniture with family friendly upholstery or simply changing up your lighting and adding some amazing accessories. Our design team has worked with clients throughout the GTA, cottage country as well as internationally, to make all their houses feel like home. · Must provide proof of Halton Region residency (e.g. Driver's License) · Includes secure mosquito screen and handy dispensing hose For more information dial 311 or visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation. Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 · Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 · TTY 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca 310512 Burlington 4047 Fairview St. Burlington, ON L7L 2A4 500 Speers Road, Oakville, ON L6K 2G3 Oakville 905.634.3439 905.339.3439 Monday - Wednesday 10:00 - 5:30, Thursday - Friday 10:00 - 9:00, Saturday 10:00 - 5:30, Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 www.interiordesignhouse.com