The Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (never known to fail) Oh most beautiful fl ower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heavy, blessed mother of the son of god, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother. Oh holy Mary, mother of god, queen of heaven and earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. -B.L. Novena May the sacred heart of Jesus and the immacu la t e hea r t o f Mar y be pra ised , adored and glori f ied, each day throughout the world forever. Amen Say 6 t imes a day for 9 days a n d r e m e m b e r t o p r o m i s e pub l i ca t ion and your reques t wil l be granted no matter how impossible it seems. M.S. IRVINE, Margaret D i e d p e a c e f u l l y o n T u e s d a y , D e c e m b e r 2 8 t h , 2 0 1 0 a t A l l e n d a l e L o n g Te r m C a r e C e n t r e i n M i l t o n ; formerly of Kingston Road in Toronto, a n d V e r d u n , Q u e b e c . B e l o v e d d a u g h t e r o f t h e l a t e W i l l i a m a n d E l i zabeth I r v ine of Verdun, Quebec; youngest s is ter in the I r v ine fami ly Marga re t i s p r edeceased by Be t t y, To m m y, J o h n , J i m m y, A g n e s a n d Jessie; beloved aunt, great aunt and great, great aunt to the Waugh's, the Dawson's, the Melia's, the Gillies and the Irvine's; cherished member of the congregat ion of Saint Luke's Uni ted C h u r c h o f T o r o n t o . G e n e r o u s benefactor for many, many years to scores o f char i t i es in Canada , and a round the wor ld ; she so loved a l l children, and family. Donations in her honour would be graciously received at any of the following: The Children's W ish Founda t i on o f Canada , Camp Hope , Canad ian Feed The Ch i ld ren , The Daily Bread Food Bank, Unicef or World Vision. A Memorial Service will be he ld in he r honour a t Tra fa lga r P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h 3 5 4 U p p e r M i d d l e R o a d E a s t O a k v i l l e o n Sa turday, Januar y 15 th 2010 a t 11 a.m. "But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. I wi l l s ing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me." Auntie, p lease may your Soul rest in Peace with the Lord. Letters of condolence m a y b e l e f t f o r t h e f a m i l y a t www.mckersie-kocher.ca MULHOLLAND, Jean Somerset Peacefully at her home in Oakville on Saturday January 1 , 2011. Born in W i n n i p e g , M a n i t o b a o n A u g u s t 4 , 1913. Predeceased by her be loved husband (R.D.) Peter. Greatly missed by her chi ldren Jane Haslet t , David, John (Jenn i f e r ) ; he r g randch i l d ren Andrew, Thomas, Peter and Jennifer H a s l e t t a n d K a t h l e e n a n d R a c h a e l M u l h o l l a n d , h e r n i n e g r e a t - grandchildren, Miranda, Aidan, Leora, Renee, Stephanie, Cole, Aliyah, Dilicia and Ade l ine and many o ther fami ly members. Visitation will be held at the Kop r i va Tay lo r Commun i t y Fune ra l Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one b lock eas t o f Ker r, 905-844-2600) , Oakville from 6-8 pm on Thursday. A Service to Celebrate Jeans life will be held at 11:00 am Fr iday January 7, 2011 at St . Judes Angl ican Church, 160 William Street, Oakville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. E m a i l c o n d o l e n c e s m a y b e m a d e through www.koprivataylor.com DELONG, Bernice Loretta Passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2010, at West Oak Vi l lage Long T e r m C a r e , i n h e r 8 4 t h y e a r . Loving wife and best friend of Ralph. Mother of Steven (Madel ina) , Dav id ( S u z y ) , B a r r y ( C h e r y l ) a n d K a r e n . G r a n d m o t h e r o f S y d n e y, M i t c h e l l , C h r i s t i n e , C o u r t n e y a n d K a t l y n . Bernice was born in Kingston, Ontario, but once married l ived in Brockvi l le, Mont rea l , Geneva , Sw i t ze r l and and Oakville. Many of her happiest winters were spent with Ralph at Maple Leaf Estates in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was a long-time volunteer at Oakvil le Hospital and was well known by family and friends for her artistry in creating si lk f lower arrangements, as wel l as o the r c ra f t s . A t Be rn i ce ' s r eques t , there will be no service and cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, the f a m i l y s u g g e s t s d o n a t i o n s t o t h e charity of your choice. REILLY, Jeanne Elizabeth (nee Bailey) A t S t . J o s e p h ' s L i f e c a r e C e n t r e , Brant ford on Wednesday, December 2 9 , 2 0 1 0 i n h e r 9 4 t h y e a r . P r e d e c e a s e d b y h e r h u s b a n d Campbell Reil ly (1989). Dear mother o f Dav id Re i l l y and h is w i f e Mar y, M a r g a r e t W i l k i n s o n a n d h e r l a t e husband Ron, Kathy Bissett and her h u s b a n d D a v i d . M u c h l o v e d grandmother of Greg Wilkinson, Leslie C a m e r o n , Ly n d a R e i l l y, L i s a H a l l , M i c h a e l R e i l l y, B r i a n R e i l l y, P a u l Bissett and seven great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister Peg Terryberry, predeceased by her brothers Jack and W i l l i a m B a i l e y a n d b y h e r s i s t e r Patricia Wright. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff of St. Joseph's L i fecare Centre and to Dr. Hadley for their kind, compassionate c a r e d u r i n g t h e p a s t t w o y e a r s . F r i e n d s w e r e r e c e i v e d a t McCLE ISTER FUNERAL HOME, 495 P a r k R o a d N o r t h , B r a n t f o r d o n Monday f rom 5 - 8 pm. A pr i va te family service will take place followed b y i n t e r m e n t a t F a r r i n g d o n B u r i a l Ground. Reverend Joel Sherpino of P a r i s P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h w i l l o f f i c i a t e . I f w i s h e d , m e m o r i a l donat ions to the Memor ia l Fund o f C e n t r a l P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h , B ran t fo rd o r S t . Joseph 's L i f eca re C e n t r e w o u l d b e g r a t e f u l l y appreciated. McCleister 519-758-1553 www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca SINGLETON-WOOD, Joan Irene (nee Davies) B o r n i n N e w p o r t , M o n m o u t h s h i r e , United Kingdom on June 12th. 1935 and died after a long illness in Victoria, Br i t ish Columbia on December 24th. 2010. Loving wife to Allan; mother to Ce r i and G l endon ; g r andmothe r t o Chris, Max and Hayley. Despite her ill- health Joan led a life rich with friends, for many years in Oakvi l le , Ontar io , and then in V ic tor ia , B .C . Her k ind sp i r i t and gene rous na tu re w i l l be missed. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Oak Bay K iwanis Pav i l ion, 3034 C e d a r H i l l , V i c t o r i a , B C ; V 8 T 3 J 3 where the staff cared exceptionally for Joan in her final years. A private family funeral service wi l l be held at Royal Oak Bur i a l Pa rk , V i c to r i a , BC . The Reverend Stanley Sinclair, officiating. Cremation will follow and the urn will b e i n t e r r e d i n t h e R o y a l O a k Mausoleum. McCall's of Victoria 1-800-870-4210 B U N K E R , R o b e r t C l a y t o n ( B o b ) Peacefully on January 1, 2011, in his 7 7 t h y e a r. L o v i n g h u s b a n d o f I d a Bunker (nee Will iams). Caring father of Karen and Shayne Johnston, and Kevin Bunker. Cher ished grandfather o f S h a n n o n , a n d t h e l a t e S h a n i a Johnston. Survived by sister Shirley and Reg Dub i e l , and b ro the r Les Bunker. Rober t w i l l a l so be sad ly missed by nephew Bar r y, Joey and nieces Barbara and Nina. He will also be fondly remembered by other family, fr iends and the hockey community. In following Robert's wishes a private c r e m a t i o n h a s t a k e n p l a c e . A celebration of Robert's life will be held a t t h e J u s t C r e m a t i o n C h a p e l , 4 6 0 B r a n t S t r e e t , B u r l i n g t o n , (905) 333-3359 on Friday January 7th, 2011 from 1 to 4pm. In lieu of flowers a donat ion to Shania's Sunf lower of H o p e F u n d f o r n e u r o b l a s t o m a r e s e a r c h a t S i c k K i d s w o u l d b e appreciated. Online donations can be made at www.shaniasunfl ower.ca. A special thank you to the Doctors and N u r s e s a t t h e O a k v i l l e Tr a f a l g a r Memorial Hospital dialysis unit. SCHABAUER, Ruth Angela Peacefully at the Ian Anderson House on December 30, 2010 at the age of 53. Loving mother of Niki, Katelyn, and Garre t t . Dear nana of R ian . Wi l l be remembered by her parents Fritz and Elfriede. Sadly missed by her brothers, sisters and their famil ies, along with her extended family, dear friends and c o - w o r k e r s . C r e m a t i o n h a s t a k e n p lace . V is i ta t ion wi l l be he ld a t the G L E N O A K S R E C E P T I O N C E N T R E , 3164 Ninth Line, Oakvil le (at Dundas Street West) on Friday January 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday J a n u a r y 8 a t 1 p m . M e m o r i a l donat ions made to the Ian Anderson House or the OTMH Rena l D ia l ys is U n i t w o u l d b e a p p r e c i a t e d b y t h e fami ly. On l ine condolences may be made at www.glenoaks.ca SNAIR, Doris P a s s e d a w a y p e a c e f u l l y t h r o u g h heaven s ga tes on Fr iday December 31, 2010. Cherished wife of Eric for 55 years. Loving mother of Heather (Ron), Brenda (Mike), Rob (Iona), Jan (Kevin) and Brian (Morna). Devoted Nanny to T imo thy, Andrew, Jenna , Nata l ie , E l i , Sasha, Jessica, Joshua, J i l l ian, Jacob, Jordan, J iara, James, Reade and Logan. Ce lebrat ion of a life well l ived will take place at 11:00 am Wednesday Januar y 5 , 2011 a t W a l t o n M e m o r i a l U n i t e d C h u r c h . F l o w e r s g r a c i o u s l y d e c l i n e d . Donations to the Alzheimers Society of Canada or a charity of your choice wou ld be most apprec ia ted . Ema i l condo lences may be made th rough www.koprivataylor.com The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Larissa Deanne Atrens-Mikan January 3, 1993 - September 24, 2007 To my Mom, Cindy We go through life so often, not stopping to enjoy the day, and we take each other for granted as we travel on our way. But in your pain and sorrow an angel's kiss will help you through this kiss is very private for it is meant for only you. We never stop to measure, anything we just might miss but if the wind should blow by softly, you'll feel an angel's kiss. a kiss that is sent from heaven a kiss from above a kiss that is very special, from your daughter, Larissa, who you love. So when your heart is heavy and fi lled with tears and pain, and no one can console you, remember once again... about me who you grieve for and so very sadly miss and the gentle breeze you took for granted was Larissa's angel's kiss Larissa Deanne Atrens-Mikan January 3, 1993 - September 24, 2007 Larissa- Your birthday's not just any day it's when the world was blessed with an angel of a person who did her very best to share her warm compassion keeping others' needs in mind, Your bright and sunny outlook and your gift for being kind, along with smiles and laughter that came straight from your heart and a certain little sparkle that set angel-types apart. Your birthday's not like any other day the whole year through for it celebrates the day the world got very special you! Sadly missed on your 18th Birthday by your mom, Cindy your brother and best buddy, Damian your special Aunt Trudy and of course, Nana, too (Larissa-Give Grandpa a hug from us) l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries l In Memoriams l In Memoriams 39 ? W ednesda y , January 5, 2011 OAKVILLE BE A VER ? ww w .oakvillebeave r.co m l Lifetimes / MilestonesPrayer