PIRES, Maria de Lourdes Suddenly, surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family, after a lengthy illness on Tuesday January 30th, 2007 at Continuing Care, Georgetown Hospital. Maria (nee de Fraga), passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord, at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Joe for the past forty-nine years. Loving mother of Lucia and her husband Ken Flynn and Bill and his wife Mary. Proud and cherished grandmother "Vava" of Ken and his wife Suzie, Joe, Josh, Jordan, Jason and Maria. Dear sister of Maria de Carmen Santos and the late Artur de Fraga. 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 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Parish prayers on Friday at 8:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, 224 Maple Avenue, Georgetown on Saturday February 3rd, 2007 at 10:00 am. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown. In memory contributions to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and Dr. Furness who cared for Maria and to all the hospital staff who befriended Joe during her stay at the hospital for the past eight years. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com WARD Sara and Brady are tickled pink to welcome their beautiful little girl, Abigail Shaelyn on Monday, January 29th, 2007 at 11:25 pm. weighing 7 lbs. Spoiling rights go to Grandparents Sharon and Steve English and Lynn and Brian Ward. Abigail's loving Aunts and Uncles are Steph, Suzanne, Jake and Joel. Thrilled Great Grandparents are Mary and Wayne Norton, Barb Montemurro, Catherine and Doug Ward, Howard and Pam Montemurro and Mary English (Sam). Proud Great Great Grandmothers are Marie Ward, Marion Hunter and Della Norton. Special thanks to Nurse Connie and Godmother Pryce for their support during labour and delivery and to Dr. Phipps for pre-natal care and Dr. Sutherland for his quick arrival and great catch. HEIKOOP Brad and Jaime of Brantford welcome with love their first child, a son, Aiden George, born at McMaster Medical Center, Hamilton on Saturday December 30th, 2006 at 8:12 am, weighing 9 lbs., 13 ozs. Spoiling rights go to grandparents George and Joanne Crabtree of Acton and Martin and Linda Meikoop of Parry Sound. IN MEMORIAM DORE, Bernard - In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather who was sadly taken from us February 1st, 2004. A heart of gold stopped beating, Two shining eyes at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. With Love, Bernadette and Michael BERRY, Michael David Passed away January 31st, 2006 CHALMERS Born to Andrea Chalmers (nee McNeily), Ashlin Paton, was born on January 29th, 2007 at Milton District Hospital at 11:59 am. A sister to Liam, and granddaughter to Andrew and Isabel. Thanks to Dr. Wilkinson and staff. CONNOR, Arnold Herman The family of Arnold Connor sadly announces his peaceful passing at his home in Acton, on January 30th, 2007, in his 68th year. Arnold Herman Connor dear husband of Violet Hoffman. Loving father of Richard of Hanover, Donna and James McIsaac of Georgetown. Proud Papa of Courtney, Jason and Allan. Brother of Donald Connor of Hanover, Russell Connor of Acton and brother-in-law of Albert Hoffman of Fergus and Irene and Len Howard of Webbwood, ON. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Arnold was a trucker for over 40 years of which the last 25 years were with J.C. Duff Sand and Gravel, Georgetown. As were Arnold's wishes funeral arrangements will be private with a spring interment, Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara ON. In memoriams may be made to The Diabetes Association, The Kidney Foundation or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Blue Springs Funeral Home, 12 Church Street East, Acton, 519-853-2399. For Our Loving Son - Michael A Child - God's Gift to All Parents I'll lend you for a little while a child of mine, He said, For you to love while he lives and mourn when he is dead. It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three, But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for Me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief, You'll have his lovely memory as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labour vane, Nor hate Me when I come to take him Back again. But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we've planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand. Michael, We Love and miss you very much Love Mom, Dad, Stephen and Grandma KIMBERCLEAN For the very best in town. Prime days available. Satisfaction guaranteed! We pride ourselves in keeping you happy! Call now for your Free Estimate. Kim at 905-7030321 or email us at: kimberclean@yahoo.ca SERVICE, Mary Elizabeth Anne Passed away in her sleep, at home on Friday January 26th, 2007, in her 48th year. Mary was the loving wife of Bob, the special Mum of Tara and the much loved Nana of Mackenzie. She was the beloved daughter of Myrel and the late Alex Ellison, the best friend and sister of Pat Ellison and A.J. Ellison. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral has already taken place. Remembrances to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Kirley, Lillian (nee Shepheard) Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Lillian, in her 69th year, beloved wife of Joe for the past fifty years. Loving mother of Michele and her husband Hal Hulme, Jacqueline and her husband Kent Wootton and the late Mark (1995). Loved and cherished grandmother of Kyle and Kourtney. Dear sister of Jacqueline and her husband Bob Magwood. Predeceased by her brother John and by her sisters Helen, Doris, June, Violet and Mable. Lillian will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral and Committal Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday February 3rd, 2007 at 2:00 pm. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com DAVIES - In memory of a wonderful Husband, Charles William, who left January 31st, 2006. A million times I wonder why our Lord took a wonderful husband away. Through tears I watched you leaving. You were always there for family. You were always there for me. Our Lord took a wonderful man to Heaven. Our little ones miss you so much, and loved you dearly. In death I will always Love You. No one can take your place. When I have to leave you, my heart breaks. No one knows my heartache, when I have to leave you. Baby, you are now with Mom and Doug. All my Love. You wife, Ellen See you on the other side