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THE HERALD Wednesday April 1M1 Pe 15 Obituary James Mercer Eccles After an illness of several mon James Mercer enter prising farmer and businessman passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday March 10 He was born March on the family farm at Lot 12 Concession on Creditview Road He was the son of Wilma Lyons and James Alexander Ec who purchased the farm In 1947 Jun married Margaret Ford daughter of and Agnes Ford from County family consists of four daughters Wilma Heather Mrs David McClure and Beverley and one grandchild Natalie A few years later Jim took over the farm from his father and developed the registered Holstein herd under the Baccara prefix His success in grain farming caused him to disperse the herd in and subsequently he made a partnership to purchase Acton flour Mill He soon required grain storage on his own farm and built Elevator on at the back of the home property This rapidly became a commercial and the Acton Mill was sold Jim took an active Interest in the sue cess of his customers and com concerns developing a wide circle of friends Due to failing health Jim and Margaret sold the home farm in 1961 and built a new residence in the same concession at Lot on Road In he sold the Elevator but did not relln his activist role in the neighborhood They had enjoyed many agricultural tours to Europe Australia and New Zealand South Africa Cuba and Russia but Margarets sudden death in brought an end to future plans Diagnosed in 1988 with a malignant bone disease he made many valiant rallies before his final illness Though a member of the Brampton Curling Club for about years Jims chief recreation was found at local and interna tional ploughing competitions Starting at age eleven he went on to win the Canadian Tractor Championship in and the first World Grand Champion Ploughman trophy the Esso Golden Plough at in He then turned to coaching and preparing younger com petitors for these events In 1981 he received the recogni tion of his peers when he was chosen as Peel Countys Farmer of the Year But perhaps his greatest con to his community was the practical assistance and supervision offered freely to young men and new Canadians trying to get a start in todays world of agriculture Although diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy early in life and surviving a severe attack of tetanus poisoning in 1980 Jim forged ahead He was a positive believer in and example of the rewards of hard physical labor whether by man or machine and perpetuated the old fashioned virtues of The funeral service conducted by the Reverend Ian and the Reverend Mary Camp bell took place on Wednesday March 13 1991 at J S Jones and Son Funeral Home in Georgetown Cremation with interment later at Cemetery Norval Jim was predeceased by one brother John 19141918 and is survived by sisters Georgma Doison and Jean Kirkwood Book sale The University Women s Club of Georgetown is holding its an nual Book Sale on Saturday April 20 1991 The sale will be held at Knox Church corner of Main St and Church St in Georgetown loom a m to 3 00 If you wish to have your books picked up please call 8734985 or WEEK ONLY instant bulb GARDEN Best Buy In J White FERTILIZER DAFFODILS TULIPS iMSutaa Com arty- til I intend or In tub for PROFESSIONAL FORMULA Contains Sulpomag immediately available multinutrients NO FILLER ADDED Contains no crushed rock tiller Every particle is fertilizer as seen on TV SLOW RELEASE WILL NOT BURN Professional Formula produces more vigorous greener turf with a higher level of wear tolerance disease resistance PREMIUM PLUS 2177 18 Kg Bag Covers If ONLY BEST BUY Tamatl Hlghback STACKING HAIR Umtt3Per Customej SUPER VALUE SPRING PATIO FURNITURE 5 FOLDING CHAIR cm LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED Care free 100 resin furniture perfect tor outdoors Stays cool even in the not sun not peel chip or crack 2 YEAR CAREFREE WARRANTY SALE 15 PIECE DELUXE SET ONLY Feature 92 oval table aaaf 810 comfortably Deluxe folding chain complete cuahlona matching sunblock umbrella Set Includes Folding Chairs 1 8 Canopy Top Umbrella 2 Deluxe Cushions 4 Hlghback Stacking Chairs 1 92 Oval Resin Table 4 Cushions 1 Umbrella Base HOURS Mon 900 9 m Sat Sun Holidays m 6 m SALE ENDS APRIL 1991 LIM TO STOCK ON HAND WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES NO WICKERPATIO FURNITURE SOLD AT KENNEDY S THE QUEENSWAY STORES BRAMPTON 10 of 7 Bypass MISSISSAUGA 333 Dundas St E of Hwy 10 BRAMPTON OPEN SUNDAYS Now at White Rose SOIL TESTING SERVICE Know before you grow