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CLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.com ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY CS Co Novena no matter how impossible it may seem. OCCASIONS Celebrate your tie’ rolled aa 1 1 ier aad 50% discount on your Anniversary, Birth, Birthday, Engagement, Graduation and Marriage announcements Please enter the code ANN2022 ‘when placing your od online at yourdassified: *Offer valid until December 31, 2022 *Some restrictions apply To place your announcement 1-800-263-6480 or classifieds @ metroland.com Honour life's milestones with a published Announcement. Create a keepsake your baby will treasure one day. Our hearts are broken, yet we grieve deeply because we love deeply. It is with deep sadness we share the loss of a beloved daughter, cherished sister, sister-in-law, loving Auntie and to her nal home with Jesus on Wednesd lay, December 14, 2022, and is now in the loving arms of her mother, Anell. Also, Grandpa Francis, Godparents Auntie Doreen and Uncle Kirk many other loved ones. She leaves behind her devot father and caregiver Francis, sisters Mary-Jo Hildebrandt Francis, Shalty (3 ‘alex, ‘Wiliam Wylond and Liam == (Karis). Her Godsisters, Linda, Bonnie and Kel She will also be missed nity Birigton (cE) Fachar House acy, Sucon, ‘ond te meena Fischer House staff. Lora was born in Vit | Nam on February 15th, and ued by missionary nuns FRANCIS, Lora Thi-Cam near the end of the Viet Nam Wai was on the last flight her birth on; the plane crash, a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 17, challenges with developmental dela a terminal cancer diagnosis. Through this all, Lora never complained, n g once, she did what she always did and lived each of her days to the fullest. In 2018 after ajor surgery an t be stopped, she was tok there were no that could take place | or her aggressive cancer. She was defied the odds surprised her many specialists and through faith and support she graced us all with four and a ne more wonderful years. She always _ bursting towards icoch ew day as she loved I d lived with the most positive mindset. It was a beautiful sight to behold. Her time with Community Living Burlington began with the help of Louise Latourelle in 2018. These were some of the est years of her life. These tes included events and programs such as Start It Right, Special Olympic sports and living with her Fischer House "besties". Even during the challenges and extended clos COVID Lora's life was. busy ood full of online Zumba, Drama classes, horseback _ riding, basketball, baseball, and she was an intricate part of the CLB WS each week. Lora attended North Burlington Baptist. Churcl whos: inclusi an versity supported Lora in her faith urney. loved attending services online and in person. r life teemed with events, celebrati ns, friends, and excitement. We will continue to be inspired by Lora's ability to see the positivity and beauty in ach di lay. iF Lora was a colour, Just one col ssibly escrbe het "she would be 2 vibrant rainbow, a collection of all colours that are beautiful and bright, bringing joy to all. Special thanks to; Dr. Pham, Dr. Jayaraman, Dr. Kaizer, Dr. Appleton and Kellie OTMH Complex Care Palate Team of 3 North Ut; Dr. Palliative RNP Annie tam t the 3 North U1 Palliative nursing team jake Angels) especially Anni Burlington Convention Centre, {120 Burloak Dive, _Euington taro, Please R: will be tending at Julesfrancis4@qmal com julesfrancis4@gmail.com> January 6, 2023. by In Lora's memory, ph Online condolences can be made at uur clourtington. ca Oakview Funeral Home by Arbor Memorial Died at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Ontario. Married to Evan “Jim" Rees for 70 years. Mother to five children on {pre- deceased), Michael, Janice, Lesley, and Paul. Grandmother every one of them and lov them dearly. She never missed sending birthday card. lary bor in Graigen- tinny, urgh, Scotland, Edin! before immigrating to Toronto, Canada, in November 1956 at the age of 26 with her three small children to join with her husband Jim who had left by ship in September 1956 and arrived with only 30 pounds in his pockets looking for a job. Two months later, he was in Oakville, Ontario, a small thriving town. they arrived in 10, they had no iv family or fends to help them settle in to Canadian ways. Mary with her good old REES, Mary (nee Inglis) October 16, 1930 - November 15, 2022 Scottish upbringing and willpower took control of the situation settling the family into Canadian ways for two years. Mary decided Jim was will-power indest per: faring nature. She was the person you would choose for your best friend. Mary had her own favourite lady, Ann Kemp of Oakville. Mary and Ann have been like sisters for 46 years. They met when they rked as "Ward Aides’ in OTMH, "the old jospital’. Thank you to Ann for being such a comforting friend to Mary. Mary was cremated and will B be rested at Burlington Memorial Gardens. 7 was with deep sorrow watched Mary eying. "sae is now a "True Livin: el". was Mary's choice that she die not want any fuss or crowds of people when she finally died. Her own words were "please her all day long with great friendly care. Ward Room 408 at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. EXPERIENCE MATTERS Probate 905.639.1222 Call The Law Firm or Green Germann Sai There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. land so God's holy angel bore our darling one away. 2202 ‘27 sequisoeg ‘Aepsinyy | senzeg eAyeo | SE woo-uo}}EYyapIsUt