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18 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, January 28, 2010 DEATHS DUBY, Alfred H.G. Retired Works Superintendent, Towns of Acton and Halton Hills, Member of Halton Hills Fire Department, District 1, District Chief (Retired) and Member of the Acton Masonic Lodge Alf passed away at the Georgetown Hospital on Monday, January 25th, 2010, in his 89th year. He was the beloved husband of Doris Bilton for more than 69 years and the proud and loving father of Robert and his wife Mardelle (Georgetown), Judi and her late husband David Shannon (Acton) and Nancy and her husband Ian Carrigan (Edmonton). He will be missed by his grandchildren: Michael Shannon, Brad Duby, Kelly (Shannon) and Ian Montgomery and Alison (Duby) and Chris Kraemer and his greatgranddaughters Julia and Madalynn Montgomery. Alf is survived by: his sisters, Lucy and her husband Leo Synnott and Margaret and her husband Gord Cox and his sisters-in-law Donna Duby and Marjorie Tennant. Alf's family will receive friends at the MacKinnon Family Funeral Home "Shoemaker Chapel", 55 Mill Street East, Acton, Ontario (877-421-9860 - toll free) on Friday, January 29th from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Friends are invited to meet the Family at Trinity United Church, 70 Mill Street East, Acton on Saturday, January 30th at two o'clock where the funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Hyuk Cho. The interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Remembrances to The Acton Fire Fighters Association or Trinity United Church (Acton) would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences and donations may be made at www.mackinnonfamilyfuneralhome.com HORNBY, Lawrence (1927 - 2010) Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, January 22, 2010. Lawrence Hornby, beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Sandra Hornby, Susan Wayne (Ron Johnson) and Mark Hornby. Sadly missed by his granddaughter Jennifer White (Adam). Survived by his brother Ralph Hornby and his wife Margaret. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Phyllis and her husband Cliff Andrews. Family and friends are invited to visit at the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. Milton 905-878-4452 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Monday. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul's United Church 123 Main St. Milton on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at Milton Evergreen Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Red Cross or the Willow Foundation (Adult Daycare Program) would be appreciated. Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersie-kocher.ca DEATHS WINTERFLOOD, Leslie "Les" Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Sunday January 24th, 2010 at Extendicare Halton Hills. Leslie, 86 years of age, was a beloved husband, uncle and friend. Leslie was born in Toronto on July 12th, 1923 and was the son of the late Eliza (nee Airth) and the late George Winterflood. Also predeceased by his sister Irene Campbell (the late Earl) and by his brother Maurice (the late Lillian). Beloved husband of Nora (nee Lyons). Fondly remembered by his nephew Bryan Winterflood (Patricia) and by his nieces Sharon (nee Campbell) McLean (John) and Deborah (nee Winterflood) McBride (David) and by his great nephew Alan Winterflood and great niece Tara McBride and his sister-in-law Joyce MacStocker. Cousin and devoted friend of Marlene (nee Eccles) McClure (David). Also fondly remembered by his chosen nephew Barry Nelson (Christine). At Leslie's request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place. In memory contributions to the Alzheimer Society Peel, 60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario, L5G 3N6 or to the Upper Credit Humane Society, 5383 Trafalgar Road, Erin, Ontario, N0B 1T0 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home 905-877-3631. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com MARCHAND, Norene Catherine Peacefully passed away after a brief illness on January 27th, 2010. Predeceased by her beloved husband Godfrey, her parents Alex and Adabelle Allen, a brother Deehan (killed in action April 1945) and a sister Daisy Thomas. Survived by her sister Dora Tourangeau. Dear mother of Allen (Mary-deceased), Ruthann Turnbull (Wayne), Robert (Carol) and Ron (Kim). Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Michelle (Jeff), Carrie (Glenn), Bobbie and Jennifer, great grandchildren Nicholas, Connor, Olivia and Isabelle and sister-in-law Lucille Mousseau. She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. Family and 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 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel Saturday January 30th, 2010 at 3:00 pm. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown. As expressions of sympathy donations can be made to the Georgetown Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com PORTELLI, Michael It is with great sadness we share the sudden passing of Michael Portelli in his home in Rockwood on Sunday January 24th, 2010. Beloved father of Katelyn and Christina. Son of Vincent and Maria Portelli of Mississauga, brother of the late Connie Mally of Vancouver, Ralph Portelli (Maria Portelli), sister Josephine and brother Christopher. Cherished "Uncle Mike" to Clarissa (Rob Pupo), Valerie (Joseph Flammini), Anthony, Jessyka (Terry Roxborough), Rachael (Brian Bolton), Manuel, Vincent, Raven and Swan Mally of Vancouver, BC. Great uncle to Emma Flammini, Milana and Tiana Pupo. Proud godfather to Stephen MacDonald and Sabrina Veri. Family and 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 6-9. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday January 30th, 2010 at 11:00 am. Entombment Glen Oaks Cemetery, Oakville. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospital for Sick Children or World Vision Canada. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com CAVASIN, Florindo Passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 26th, 2010 at the Georgetown District Hospital in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Elisa and loving father of Jim (Jayne) and David (Pat). He will be lovingly remembered by his 7 grandchildren Jamie, Chris, Scott, Dave, Zachary, Sybille and Lydia. Dear brother of Lino, Peter, Lorenzo and Dina DeAngelis. He was predeceased by his sister Gusta Tosatto. Florindo's family will receive friends at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 179 Clarence Street, Port Colborne on Saturday January 30th, 2010 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of Lisieux R.C. Church at 2:00 pm with Father Bill Derousie officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at Mount St. Joseph Cemetery, Port Colborne. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences available at www.armstrongfuneralhome.ca DEATHS PASSINGHAM, Bertha (formerly Strong) Peacefully at Village of Sandalwood Park, Brampton on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010, Bertha Passingham, in her 99th year, beloved wife of the late William Passingham (1996), St. Catharines and Fred Strong (1953), Bolton. Loving mother of Sarah and Orval Mashinter, Lois and Ken Reid, Oliver and Rae Strong, Edna and Keith Richardson and predeceased by her infant son Robert (1943). Chosen mother of Mar tin (Scotty) and Bette (deceased) McHardy and mother-in-law of Marlene and Jack McIntyre. Dear step-mother of Edward (deceased) and Florence Passingham. Cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many great-greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Noreen VanAlstine, Dundalk. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street, South (Highway 50), Bolton, 905-857-2213 on Thursday afternoon 2- 4 and evening 7-9 o'clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 2:30 o'clock. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund or a charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of our Mother and Grandmother LAROCQUE, Exzilda January 28th, 2006 We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit, And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there. Lovingly remembered by, Your family CLOUGH, Mark January 30th, 2006 Four years have passed, Seems like a lifetime. Mark, you are missed more each day. Love, Betty, Nick and Matt LAING, May - In loving memory of May Laing, much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother who left us February 1st, 2009. What we'd give if we could say, Hello, Mom, in the same old way; To hear your voice, see your smile, To sit with you and chat a while. So you who have a mother, Cherish her with care, For you'll never know the heartache, Till you see her vacant chair. Forever in our hearts, Bill and Carol, Paul and Rene, Don and Shirley and families KIRK, William (Bill) - In loving memory of a dear father and grandpa who passed away February 2nd, 1993. Sadly missed. Aaron, Christopher and Gary HAMILTON, Tom - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and Poppy, who passed away January 28th, 2004. Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, he's always there. Always in our thoughts, Ev, Deb and Clive, Gloria and Terry, Mike and Kelly In Memory of CARD OF THANKS THOMPSON - The family of James Arthur Henry Thompson ("Harry") wish to express their sincere appreciation to the nurses and staff at Allendale for the wonderful care and kindness they gave our Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. Our grateful thanks to relatives and friends for their support, floral tributes, donations to charities and expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to Pastor Doug Kelley of Georgetown Alliance Church for his compassion and words of comfort. It was a beautiful service. We will always remember the great honour the members of the Georgetown Legion gave to my Dad with their tribute service. We appreciate the assistance of J.S. Jones and Son Funeral Home for making the place for our farewell so meaningful. Sincerely, Phyllis, Carol, Ron, Mark, Leanne and Amanda MACKENZIE, Catherine The family of the late Catherine Mackenzie would like to sincerely thank friends and neighbours for their support and kindness during the illness and passing of a special wife and mother. Cards, flowers, food, prayers and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society were greatly appreciated. Your expressions of love and friendship will be treasured always. Thank you to Dr. N. Snyder, Dr. J. Hudson and the nurses of Credit Valley Hospital (2C) for your compassionate care. Special thanks to Rev. Robert Lynn for such a heartfelt service. 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