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•T h e IF P • H alto n H ills, Thursday, January 23, 2014 31 Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths McNIVEN, Donald (Jim) The family of the late Donald (Jim) McNiven would like to thank family and friends for their expressions of kindness during the loss of Jim. Donations, flower condolences and food was so overwhelming; no words could express what this meant to the family. Special thanks to Rev. Peter Barrow for his kind words, and also to the Raiders Jr. A Hockey Club for their support. Jim would have been so proud. The McNiven Family Until we meet again R.I.P. Jim LORI HASTINGS Who passed away January 23rd, 2010. In memory of a loving partner Oh, what I would give to clasp your hand, Your dear kind face to see, Your loving smile, your welcome voice, That meant so much to me. No one knows the silent heartache, Only those who have such can tell, Of the grief that is borne in silence, For the one I loved so well. Sadly missed, Grant Remembering our Dad Dr. A.W. Ashenhurst October 31st, 1940 - January 21st, 2012 James and Andrew Ashenhurst DUPLANTIS, Steve Jr. In loving memory of a Son, Brother and Dad Who passed away on January 23rd, 2008 You would be so proud of Sierra. She is graduating from high school in the spring and is off to College in the Fall this year. Our hearts are still empty because we can't see him. We cherish his memory and let it live on and do what he would want; Smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Thanks to everyone who has supported the Steve Duplantis Memorial Golf Tournament Hope to see you at North Halton in July. You are sadly missed, Dad, Jackie, Danny, Amy and Sierra (Stevie's Princess) Chris (brother-in-law), Sandy (Mom) and Denis Cantin Grandmother Dorothy In Loving Memory of MYLES GILSON December 22nd, 1926 - January 15th, 2013 It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. June and Family NELLIS, Edna Irene (née Cook) April 10th, 1921 - January 20th, 2014 Edna passed away peacefully at Eden House on Monday, January 20th, 2014 in her 93rd year. She was the beloved wife of the late Mansell (1995) and is survived by her five sons: Lloyd and his wife Pat, Roy and his late wife Joan, Rae and his wife Lynda, Ralph and his wife Wendy and Wayne and his wife Donna. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Edna was predeceased by an infant grandson, her sister Florence Mead and her brother John (Jack) Cook. She was a Life Member of the Dublin Women's Institute, a former member of the Acton Y's Menettes, as well as being an accomplished artist and quilter. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to the Staff and Management at Eden House Nursing Home for the wonderful care their mother received over the past year. The family will receive friends at MacKinnon Family Funeral Home, 55 Mill Street East, Acton on Thursday, January 23rd from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Friends are invited to meet the family at Trinity United Church, 70 Mill Street East, Acton where the funeral service to celebrate Edna's life will be held on Friday at 1.30 pm. Interment Fairview Cemetery (Acton). Remembrances to Trinity United Church (Acton) or a charity of your c h o i c e w o u l d b e a p p r e c i a t e d . O n - l i n e condolences may be made at www.mackinnonfamilyfuneralhome.com Josephine Currie (Nee Makahonyk) Born May 12, 1932. It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Josephine 'Jo' on January 4th, 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario. She is survived by her children Patrick (Cheryl) and Pamela (James), her grandchildren Eiley and Grant Tarlton and sister Mary McLaughlin ( Leonard) of Edmonton. She will be missed by her in-laws of the Currie clan: Daniel, Shawn (Diane), Bert (Kathleen), Ruth, Ray (Donna), Evelyn, Violet and Pat and also John Giles and Nancy Makohonyk. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years Joseph 'Buzz' Currie, her parents Magdelena and Peter Makohonyk, siblings Steve, Sophie, Anne and Paul and in-laws Keith and Pat Currie. Jo will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends around the world. Jo was a keen gardener who enjoyed her writing and lunch groups in Georgetown, Ontario and supporting the Optimists Club and CASHI cancer driving services. We would like to thank the staff at the Stillwater Retirement Community, Champlain CCAC, Mandy Jodoin, Dr. Hacker, Deanna Kerr and Derek Jackson for their kindness and compassion. A private cremation has been held. A funeral service will be held on July 25, 2014 at the Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario and a double interment of Jo and Buzz will follow at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood. In lieu of flowers donations to celebrate Jo's life can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. SANTOS, Maria Peacefully, in the presence of her family, on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 at the Bennett Health Care Centre. Maria, in her 87th year, wife of the late Antonio Santos. Loving mother of John and his wife Martha, Libby and her husband John, Rose and her late husband Jorge, and Joe and his wife Anna, Merina and her husband John and Tony and his wife Lina. Proud grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 brother and 1 sister. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 908-877-3631 on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church 14400 Argyll Road, Georgetown on Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at 10:00 am. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown. In memory contributions to the Bennett Health Care Centre would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com REES, Myrelle With sad hearts we announce the passing of Myrelle Marie Noella Rees (nee MARCOUX) of Georgetown, Ontario, on January 16th, 2014. Myrelle was born in Coaticook, Quebec as the second of Albert and Marie Marcoux's six chi ldren. She passed away peaceful ly in Georgetown Hospital with her family close by. Myrelle lived her life in Coaticook until 1943, when she was posted to the Air Force in Alberta. She travelled around Canada with the RCAF until she fell ill with tuberculosis, ending her time with the forces. During her years of hospitalization, she met her husband Stuart Rees, another Air Force veteran who was also on bed rest after falling ill with TB. The two married in February 1951, and had three children. The family moved homes several times over the years to Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto, and the couple decided to enjoy their retirement at Bayshore Village in Brechin, Ontario by Lake Simcoe, and in Port Charlotte Florida. Stuart and Myrelle later moved to Foxboro Green in Baden, Ontario, and following Stuart's passing in 2010, Myrelle moved to Mountainview Terrace in Georgetown, Ontario. She was 92 years old at the time of her passing. Myrelle will be remembered for her strong spirit, sharp intellect, and kind heart. She loved to travel, and with her husband in tow she travelled the world over the course of her life. Myrelle loved bridge, nature, and social events, rendering herself very popular everywhere she lived. Most of all Myrelle loved her family, and will be missed dearly by her three children, Christine (John) Rossi of Sault St. Marie, Don (Laura) Rees of Ballinafad, and Carol (Ralph) Knoll of Mississauga, as well as her eight grandchildren, Kathleen, Michelle, Jessica, Marcus, Mackenzie, Mitchell, Haleigh, and Bethany. She is survived by her sister Pierrette St-Pierre, and brother Denis Marcoux. There is no visitation scheduled, but in lieu of flowers, if you wish to do so, donations in Myrelle's name can be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the CASHH (Cancer Assistance Service Halton Hills) at Mountainview Terrace in Georgetown. 222 Mountainview Road, North Georgetown, Ontario, L7G 3R2 A private family memorial will be held in the spring. Messages of condolences can be sent to www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com The family wishes to thank the medical staff at Georgetown Hospital for their care and consideration of Myrelle during her stay. de Jong, Noella Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 at her home in Georgetown. Noella, 58 years of age, beloved wife of Rudy for 35 years. Loving mother of Elizabeth and proud grandmother of Autumn. Dear sister of Andre (Jeannine), Francoise (Albenie), Lise (Ron), Fernande (Denis), Gisele (Keith), Charles (Colette) and Rolland (Linda). Predeceased by her parents Lionel and Gertrude Larose and by her brother Emile (Celine). Friends will be received at the J .S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafa lgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral and committal service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Cremation to follow. In memory, contributions to the Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills or the Georgetown Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com LEGARE, Michael Albert Peacefully at home in his sleep, on Saturday January 18th, 2014. Michael Legare, longtime resident of Terra Cotta, after a 17 year hard fought battle with Parkinsons. Beloved husband of Linda (Warn) of 49 years. Loving father of Lisa (Lee) Nightingale, Jeff and Kristen (John) Clark. Cherished gramps of Tyler, Kaitl in, Spencer, Joshua, and James. Dear brother of Joseph (Rose), Louise (Dennis) of North Bay. Dear son- in - l aw o f Anne (Gord) Warn . Predeceased by his mother, and father Mary and Albert. A Private Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Butcher Family Funeral Home, Erin. Card of Thanks Card of Thanks In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Births, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Obituaries. 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