.410 Obituarles Neil Godfrey Armitage was welcomed into the Lovlng Arms of Jesus on Octohar 8, 2014. Hie was joyfuily met at the Gates by bis father, William G. Armitage, bis mother, Gena May Armitage, and bis sister, Pamela Janice Armitage. W. know that there wiil be much celebrating at his arrivai in Heavenl Neil touched s0 many lives in bis 61 years here on earth. Gifted with Downs Syndrome, he sbared love with everyone he touched. Neil just radiated joy. Neil spentunost o f bis life in and around the Milton area. For over 20 years, he could be found packng grocerles and plcking up carts et the local Loblaws. He ioved hi Jo, because he got to interact wlhpeople all day long. And you couid not corne into contact wltb Neil witbout your day becamlng *us a little bit brigbter. Mis smiie and bugs were infectlous. Neiils life would not hv been nearly as magicai if it were not for the extremely high level of compassionate care he received fro<n ai the tireless efforts of those that work for Communlty Living. He was "family" to so many people. He never tired of sharing bis photo albums with anyone that came within bis reach, or singlng along wlth Shania, Anne Mraor Jobnny Cash. Music was bis passion. Neil couid ha found Sunday mornings dressed in bis suit playing the bells and singing a1n with the choir et Grace Anglican nrcb. His faith in God was absolute. iWice each year, Neil travelied to join bis family in Calgary for the Calgary Stampede and Christmas. He shared his happiess with the multitude Witb which he came in touch. PAos days bacl in Milton, be could ha found wvearln clothes that represented'bIs favorite teams, the Calgary itumpeders and the Fiames. The iast 4 months Neil bas spent in the loving care of the excellent staff at Atiendale. Tbey made bis transition to Meaven painless and comfortable. Th rmt family wlill ha forever DelbWu*,Mbatô Dapbne Matthews, Croyden Egland;,and Paul Armitage Calgar% Aibrta. He wlll 'also h deeply mlssed by a signifieant number of nephews and nieces, their chlldren, and ail the. people wbo can say -.knew 14.11". The funeral service was hed >on Saturday, OctO~ ¶1 01 ai ac ngia -Uetters of condolence, *-èred stories and, memorial 1Il Obitua ries SWAF John U.) LiAner .Jack passed away at the Miltoni Hospital on Octohar 10, at the âge of 88. Beloved husband of Lois, carig father of the lote Karen (Matt Haist Jack (Connie) Swan, Milce (Kim) Swan, Bob (Cynthia) Swan and step-cbildren David (Sue) Smith, Don (Shelagb) Smith, Debbie (David) Stone, demanding grandfather of 12 grandcbildren and the beginnings of the next generation of great- grandchildren, and beiptul friend and father figure to many. Jack graduated from the University of Toronto wlth a degree in Chemical Engineering. which propelled bim into a lifetime of achievement in building. As part of bis professional career spent with Tate and Lyle and varlous sufsIdares, b. was the head erigiee for the Redpath Sugar refny along the Toronto waterfront in the 19501s. in his personal 1f., as a strict non-vegetarlan, he was always building boats, ,decks, housesl cottages, fumniture and more. He hadi an uncanny abiity to complet. a complex project wtth only one visit for lumber and supplies and no spare parts. Everyone was bapp to have somethlng 'Jack But«. f®or bis *uite tim es e e noyed travel, il;;e boating, read.ng. animais, En the "calming» effects ofpayn cards and golf. AIl young pol feared the Inevitabie cross- examination when they returned from scbool as he wouid always ask If they got a 100 in Math. While few ever dmd, ut neyer deterred him f rom being a Ioving and caring grandfather t.o themn ail. He saw this as important as it was crltical for future success and the capacity to extend Canada's place in the world., While never r 1.be acconupiishedi much; set ah~t bar todv" whlch ail of us. dh1upr, a n bihs m.mory wll forever tnteno the lîves of those he touched. A service to celebrate Jack will be held on October lSth, at 10:30 a.m. at MIck«eod-e Fuierai 111e9 114 Main St E., Milton, 905-878-4452. A roception' wlill foilow. >Dontion to the charity of one%, choieo<i&f» b. appreciated by the famity-1in lieu of fiowers. Leter of çondoience, sbared stories and memonal donations may be left for the family onfine et wwwmckersWekocher.ca I 11 Obituarles 11111IM11111 Ileé Robyn Augstl13, 19- September 27, 2014 Panee passe away suddenly wblle alone at bomne. Her Ilie was full of mystery and adventure. She was predeceased by ber father Armand Beland and mother Wendy Sandford.« Leavlng ber brother Michael Beiand, and ste pbrothe Reg and Dan Roach, aI wbo have andi are servig in the Canadian Armed Forces. Sh wili ha missied by ber famlly and friends. My iast letter to Renee You were in searcb of saivation. Running in life lettîng me know every so often bow determined you were. We were destned to share lite together bowever the time was oh su short and came when you needed a friend to look to. You are a soul to remember, how you cbanged me su. 1 tried so bard to show you trust wbere you felt your life was of a cboosing that cbalienged you so. You forced me to relinqulsh the fears of lite, we grew together cballenging and supporting, exploring. living. Vou taugbt pie about music, yet we didn~t bave the chance to takre those lessons anud play the gultars we so pianned to. The concerts you ioved and we shar.di as we explored areas of lite. W. just seemed to run out of tîme. 1 was away, and y ou reminded me there are two of usi, we, and now again only one anotber. I hear your voice in every corner, look at tbe gardens you groomed so. In every sense of order w. looked on to eacb day with an early morning sound of music and joy. The taste of tbe new dishes you loived to prepare and the organizatlon you provided and taught me so. On the last day the words came fromn your beart. 'ts from my heart Ron. 1 love and miss you s0. ' 50 do I Renee. Like you know so well. Alone again w. go again. This time you were called to ha with the father you missed and Iovedi su. And leu w(l finally know your mother as-*eIl. For you bave found saivadàn. amorgu the Devine. 1 l btures l In Memoriams Cfiiadlmi C H A NI P 1 0) N The Canadian Champion would like to express sincere and heart-feft condolences to those Who have Iost their Ioved ones. On Tuesday morning October 14, 2014, Elizabeth Lees passed away et Allendale ln Milton. Elizabeth was born on January 10, 1951 in Hamilton. She ilved her lite with the challenge of Downs Syndrome and lived a vey interesting and exciting existence. 'She loved to travel, knit and crochet and she was a very good swlmmer. Music was a buge fr rt of ber life. She had many vourites but enjoyed gospel music best. She has resided at Allendale for the last few years. Thanks go to ail the people who cared for her in such a gentle and Ioving way. Also gratitude fromn the. famiiy for. the efforts of Community Living North Halton on Elizabeths behalf. Her sense of humour and love of people were infectlous. Memories wiIl !ingr long. Famlily and friends are invlted to attend a service to honour Elizabeth. at McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. E., Milton, 905-78-4452 at il1:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014. Refreshments and an opportunity to meet the famlly will follow the service. As expressions of sympathy, a donation in memory of Elizabeth to Community Living North Halton would be appreciated b y the family. Letters of condolence, shared stories and memorial donations may be left for the family online at www.mckersie-kocher.ca ArKISON Shirley Marie On Thursdla, October 9, 2014 Shirley went home to be with ber husband George, sons Donald and Brian and grandson Clyde. Dear mother of Michael (Judy), Stephen (Judy) and mother-in-law to Lynda. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors at J. SCOTT~ EARLY FUNERAL HOME, 21 James St., Milton (905) 878-2669 on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would ha appreclated. Messages of condolence may be left on-line at: www.earlyfuneralhome.com fUiN, David Aldrldige <ITIR Canada) August 5, 1941 - October 18, 2013 1 Only Wanted You They say memories are golden Well maybe that is truc 1 neyer wanted memories 1 only wanted you A million times 1 needed you A million l've cried If love alone could have save you, you neyer would have died In life I loved you dearly In death 1 love you still In my beart you. hold a place no one can ever fill If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane Md walk the patb to heaven to bring you back again Our time on earth bas ended and nothlng seems the same But when God calis me to ha wlth you Our love wmll live again. - We love you, we miss you, forever in our hearts, Penny and aIl of the chlldren.