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DEATHS QUINN, Brian John A gentle soul left this earth suddenly on Tuesday March 29th, 2011 near his home in Florida. Brian was a loyal and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dear friend to many. He will be deeply and profoundly missed. Brian, in his 68th year, beloved husband of Lorrie and the late Catherine (Kay). Loving father of Jason (Karen) and Geoffrey (Ashley) and step-father of Adam (Allison) and Lisa (Chris). Proud grandfather of Liam, James, Aja, Sedona, Marly and Eric. Dear brother of Maureen, Gary (Carol), Norma (John), Margo (Rick), Frank (Beverley), Terry, Robert (Joanne), D'Arcy (Marielle), Desmond (Dale) and Michael (Joanne). 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 Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 14400 Argyll Road, Georgetown on Wednesday April 6th, 2011 at 10:00 am. Interment Brampton Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow at the North Halton Golf and Country Club, 363 Maple Avenue, Georgetown. In memory contributions to Doctors without Borders or Timmins Food Bank (St. Martin de Porres) would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com HAYES, Janet McDonald "Jessie" Peacefully on Friday April 1st, 2011 at her home in Georgetown, with Ken by her side. Jessie (nee Morrison) in her 89th year, loving wife of the late Henry Gear Hayes, Jessie and Gear were married during the 2nd world war. Loving mother of Heather and her husband Robert Hyde of Huntsville, Peter and his wife Beverly of Georgetown, Sally of Thorold, Eion and his wife Nancy, Jacky and Ken Hayes all of Georgetown. Dear grandmother of Bobbi, Chris, Amy, Jason, Lynn, Steven, Jesse and Michael. Jessie will be sadly missed by her great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral and committal service will be held in the chapel on Thursday April 7th, 2011 at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow. In memory contributions to the Upper Credit Humane Society would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com FULTON, Dennis Peacefully on Friday April 1st, 2011 at the Georgetown Hospital. Dennis, in his 69th year, beloved husband of Hennie for the past 31 years. Loving father of Michelle, Shawn and the late Tracy. Loved grandfather of Amanda, Angela and Jonathan and great-grandfather of Lilly and Arionna. Predeceased by his sister Sheila. Dennis will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Family and friends were received at the Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown on Monday April 4th, 2011 from 3:00 pm until time of Memorial Service held at the church at 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Cremation has taken place. In memory contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com KLAVKALNS, Harvey On Saturday April 2nd, 2011 at the Georgetown Hospital. Harvey, in his 68th year, beloved husband of Lynda (nee Arthurs). Father of Tracy and her husband Dave Rose of Alliston, Bob and his wife Sonya and Brad and his wife Sandra all of Georgetown. Dear grandfather of 3 grandchildren. 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 April 8th, 2011 from 10:00 am until time of Funeral Service held in the chapel at 11:00 am. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown. In memory contributions to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesnadsonfuneralhome.com BALAAM, Flora Levenia Peacefully at Georgetown Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 31st, 2011. Flora Balaam formerly of Belfountain in her 94th year. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Flora Balaam. Sadly missed by her many cousins, including Bob (Cathy) Russell and Beverley (Jim) Burton and her good friend and confidant Cheryl Judge. Resting at the BUTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 5399 Main Street, South, Erin, where the Memorial Service took place on Monday April 4th, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Visitation on Monday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. If desired donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. DEATHS CLARK, Jim Peacefully on Sunday April 3rd, 2011 at the Trillium Hospital in Mississauga. Jim, 59 years of age, beloved husband of Denise. Loving father of Amy (Jerry), Corey, Jessica and Cassandra. Dear grandfather of Tiana, Jonathan and Faith. Brother of Bob (Bonnie), Albert (Joanne), Joanne (Pete), Tim (Linda), Lorey (Scott) and Bill (Leanne). Jim was predeceased by his parents Tom and Ida Clark. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. "Dad" Jim, you will never be forgotten and will always be loved. Friends will be received at the J.S Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral and committal service will be held in the chapel on Friday April 8th, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Cremation to follow. In memory contributions to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com KIRLEY, "Joe" Peacefully on Friday April 1st, 2011 at the Guelph General Hospital. Joe, in his 77th year, husband of the late Lillian (nee Shepherd). Loving father of Michele and her husband Hal Hulme, Jackie and her husband Kent Wootton and the late Mark (1995). Cherished grandfather of Kyle and Kourtney. Dear brother of Patricia and her husband Al Davidson and brother-in-law of Jackie and her husband Bob Magwood. Friends were received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Liturgy was held in the chapel on Tuesday April 5th, 2011 at 11:00 am. Cremation followed. In memory contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com BEARDMORE, Gilbert Suddenly on Wednesday March 30th, 2011 at the Brampton Civic Hospital. Gilbert in his 87th year, beloved husband of the late Viola Beardmore. Dear father of Nancy and Brad Stevens, Lois and Bill Frazer, Diana and Mark McClure, Carol and Don Lyons and Eric and Jennifer Beardmore. Proud grandfather of Lisa and Phil, Christine, Allan, Matthew, Jessica, Kevin, Glenn, Brad, Gary, Katlyn, Allysa, Shay, Brad, Kimberly, Richard, Geoffrey, Jaimie and Sean. Proud great-grandfather of Nolan. Predeceased by his brother Alan. Friends were 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. Funeral service was held at Home United Church 1500 Mayfield Road, Caledon on Saturday April 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 am with visitation prior to the service. In memory contributions to the Home United Church or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com VAN VLIET, Peter Peter passed away suddenly at his residence in Dundalk, on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011. Peter Van Vliet in his 74th year, dear father of Kim (Peter) Gabor and Ted Van Vliet both of Toronto. Loving grandfather of Hannah, Cameron and Elena. Survived by two brothers Dick (Marg) Van Vliet of Brampton, Bruce (Ellie) Van Vliet of Swinton Park, two sisters Betty (Bert) Millenaar of Brampton and Agnes Brunsmill of Fergus. Predeceased by a brother Neil Van Vliet. Resting at the Scott Funeral Home, 289 Main Street North, Brampton for Visitation on Friday April 8th, 2011 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday April 9th, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norval. Visitation was also held at the McMillan and Jack Funeral Home, Dundalk on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 from 2 - 4 pm. Donations to the O.S.P.C.A. Humane Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Please sign Peter's Book of Condolences at www.scottbrampton.ca Price hike hits Acton Srs lunches By JULIE CONROY Acton Seniors Centre I am sure you have read the notice about the increase in the price of Friday lunches. I am sure you will agree that the lunches are great value. We have all noticed the increase in prices in the grocery stores. The Travel Desk had to cancel the trip to see Hats on April 21 due to lack of interest, but there are still several great trips planned over the next few months. Check the signup sheets including the trip in June to Orillia to see a show and a barbecue when cruising Lake Couchiching. Gals on the Go are returning to Mohawk for the races and buffet dinner on Monday, June 20. I have to confirm numbers early with Mohawk, so if you are interested, please add your name and phone number to the list. Now that spring isn't far away-- maybe-- there is a signup sheet for the joint Acton and Georgetown golf game at Blue Springs on May 25. There is only room for 36 players, so it's on a first-come basis. If you don't golf and would like to join us for lunch you are very welcome. Thinking of spring, our next social dinner is on April 11 when we will be celebrating "Tulip Time". Dinner will be a traditional Dutch dinner, starting with split pea soup followed by meatballs, mashed potatoes and kale and for dessert, stroopwafels (waffles with caramel in the middle) with ice cream and Boterkoek (almond filled shortcake). Stacey Kaniuk will be our entertainer this month. She sings smooth jazz, rhythm and blues and soul. She and her group have a gold record and two of their songs reached the number one spot on the charts. Still thinking of spring? We have our semi-annual Spring Fashion show on Tuesday, April 12. Tickets for all these events are at the front desk. Tickets are on sale for the joint Acton and Georgetown dance at the Acton Legion on Friday, April 8. Dust off the dancing shoes and pick up your ticket at either the Acton or Georgetown Centres. 11 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 At the Silver Creek School market Claire Martin of Esthetics by Claire, applies a sample from her Dermalogica product line to Ann Marie Wheeler at The Village Market at Silver Creek Public School showcase of businesses. Proceeds of the event held last month will support Phase 1 of the construction of the Ubuntu Village Project, an outdoor play area and learning centre to be build behind Silver Creek School. Jon Borgstrom photo Church youth donate to food bank Following their Christmas gift wrapping service in Georgetown Marketplace, the youth group at Georgetown Christian Reform Church presented $1,000 to Georgetown Bread Basket. On hand to make the presentation were Maryse Mallet-Sinnis, (Bread Basket Media coordinator), youth member Mark Dekker and Pastor Brian De Boer. Photo by Ted Brown Vacationing at Kamp Knox Kamp Knox vacation Bible school gave kids a chance to enjoy music and crafts during March Break. Under the leadership of Samantha Jones (in back) part of the group assembled with their animals. Knox Kampers included (from left) Taren Crawford, 4, Jacob McNeil, 7, Ellen Crawley, 10, Madeleine King, 9, Ben Francis, 6, Heather Lindsay, 8, Claire Francis, 8, Mira Crawford, 5, Cayleigh Graham, 7 and Peyton Ferguson, 5. Photo by Ted Brown IN MEMORIAM Eileen Harris April 6th, 2006 In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and nana. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Austin, Michael, Glenn, Lynn, Scott and families