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34 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, September 23, 2010 BIRTHS DEATHS LAROCQUE, Dallas Norma (nee Rees) Peacefully in the presence of her family and friend on Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 at the Georgetown Hospital. Dallas, 56 years of age, beloved wife of Alpha. Loving mother of Michelle (Chris Whaling) of B.C.. Loved nana of John. Loved daughter of Rita and the late Norman Rees. Dear sister of Cyril (Anne), Norman "Butch" (Carole), Wayne (Dorothy), Pam, Lance and Fraser (Connie). Dear sister-in-law of Joey Hodgins (Yvette), Alphonsine Jean (the late Frank), Eloi (Juliette), Oliva (Rhonda), Francine Labannister (Larry), Laurent (Denise), Gaston (Christianne), Ovide (Debbie) and Cyrille (Carol). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her nephew Kelly Larocque. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Friday September 24th, 2010 at 11:00 am. Cremation has taken place. In memory contributions to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com SMITH, Doreen Ruth (nee Clayton) Passed away peacefully at the McCall Centre in Etobicoke on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 in her 83rd year. Loving wife of the late Lloyd Keen. Father of Dean (Glenn), Lisa (Paul), Pam (Ed), Judy (Larry) and close companion John. Adored grandmother of Andrea, Adam, Michelle, Ashley, Katie and Emily. Proud great-grandmother of 6. A private family service to be held. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Hospital cheque-mates METCALFE Amaris is happy to say "She's Here" Ayla Chanel Metcalfe arrived on August 19th, 2010 at 1:27 pm, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs. Congratulations Dave and Tara. Proud grandparents are Bruce and Anne Goulding, and Donna Metcalfe. DEATHS NURSE, Harvey Edward March 30th, 1916 - September 15th, 2010 Harvey Nurse, our father, passed away peacefully in the evening of September 15th, 2010, at the Georgetown Hospital. He is survived by his children John and Jim Nurse of Ashgrove, Ontario and Janet (Lawrence) Guimond of Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick; grandchildren Christopher (Beth) Guimond of London, Ontario, Jessica (Greg) Hemmings of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Adam Guimond of Perth, Australia; great-grandchildren Kaiya Hemmings, Lucas, Lochlain and Declan Guimond; nephews Jeff (Kenda) Nurse, Stuart Nurse and Adrienne (Des) Peacock Wilson. Predeceased by his wife Muriel, brother Fred and sister-in-law Zeta. Harvey was a farmer all of his life. He still actively farmed in 2007. Through the years he ran a dairy, herb and mixed farm, then beef followed by full-time crop farming. From the 1930's to the 1950's he was a member of the Norval Rifle Club. He was an expect marksman winning the Canadian National Championships in 1937, with a perfect score. He was on the Dewar Team which consisted of the top 20 marksmen in Canada. He was a charter member of the Ontario Steam and Antique Preservers Association which began in 1960. He was also a charter member of the Allis Chalmer Club. He enjoyed the Steam Era Shows and collecting antiques and rose plants for his garden. He appreciated nature and could always see the beauty in God's creation. He taught us to value the life around us. He always had time to talk to his neighbours and lend a hand. He loved his family very much. The family wishes to thank the staff at Extendicare Halton Hills for their care during the past 3 years. Visitation will be held on Friday September 24th, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, Ontario, 905-877-3631. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday September 25th, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Jones' Funeral Home. Interment Ashgrove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com GEBERLEIN, Wendy Ann Wendy Ann Geberlein passed away on September 17th, 2010 at Guelph General Hospital after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Wendy, born June 1st, 1961, beloved daughter of Jean McCrea Geberlein and Henry Geberlein; sister of Debra Paston and her husband Ken; beloved Aunt of Nicholas and Alexander Headley; beloved niece of Jane Vickery and Joan McTrash; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins in Germany. Wendy was a long time employee of Sears Canada with an expertise in home decorating. Wendy obtained her BA as a mature student in 1991, and avidly pursued her post-university education with courses in Law and Criminal Forensics at Seneca and Humber Colleges. Wendy is fondly remembered by a host of friends and was beloved for her joy and inspiration for life, and for her unfailing optimism in all of life's situations. Visitation will take place at Blue Springs Funeral Home on Sunday, September 19th from 7 to 9 pm. Mass will be held on Monday, September 20th, 2010 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Acton. Cremation will follow. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Guelph Humane Society. Chairman of Georgetown District Hospital Foundation Laurent Thibault (far right) receives a cheque for $5,000 from Halton Place owner Timur Leckebusch (second from right) who was joined by Charity Team sponsors, Thomas Arnold and Bert Arnold of Arnold Foster LLP( Georgetown). Photo by Michelle Dunn Photography IN MEMORIAMS Stevie Poloz-Marshall September 2nd, 2002 Sister, Aunt Doreen Poloz September 27th, 2009 Mom, Grandma, Nanny Always remembered Love, Cyndi, David and Mathew Poloz look inside ...for these flyers in your area 2001 AUDIO AIRMILES ARROW FURNITURE BEAM HALTON HILLS BED,BATH & BEYOND BEST BUY BULK BARN* CAN TIRE CONCORD FURNITURE* COUNTRY ROUTES FOOD BASICS FURNITURE DEPOT FUTURE SHOP HARDWOOD DESIGN HOME HARDWARE HOME OUTFITTERS JOES PIZZA KITCHEN STUFF LL BEAN M & M MEATS MAGNOTTA WINE MARKS WORK WAREHOUSE METRO MICHEALS PHARMA PLUS PIZZA HUT PRICE CHOPPER* RCSS REGENCY APPLEBY SEARS SHER BAHADUR SINGH SHOP BRAMPON SHOPPERS DRUG SOBEYS THE BRICK THE SOURCE TOPPERS UNION GAS WALMART ZELLERS * full distribution Following another successful year of holding Cruise Nights, members of the Georgetown Cruise Nights committee gathered to present $2,630 to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation, the funds gathered from the weekly 50-50 draws. On hand to make the presentation were (from left) Mike Boyd, Rick Thompson and Lynne Boyd, all of the Cruise Night committee, Georgetown Market Place general manager Herminia Henderson, who provided the parking lot for the Thursday night cruises, and Georgetown Hospital Foundation Chair Paul Armstrong and executive director KC Carruthers. Photo by Ted Brown Big scoop Shahan and Gwen Artun of Acton admire the huge bucket of the Cat 990H Loader with their two boys Jeremy, 4, and Anthony, 1, during the recent Acton Quarry open house. The event offered the general public a chance to learn more about the operations of Dufferin Aggregates at the quarry. Photo by Ray Lavender For Flyer Information, contact Nancy Geissler, 905-873-0301, Ext 228