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Thursday, February 19, 2015 - The IFP - H alton H ills - w w w .theifp.ca Page 41 From God's Loving Arms to ours we announce to the world and welcome a Baby Girl... Mara Christine Vieira ...born Friday, February 13, 2015 to proud parents, Ashley and Jonathan. Both Mara and Ashley are doing wonderful and Dad is over the moon wearing a smile that seems to have no ending. This is indeed a dream that has finally come true for Jonathan and Ashley. Children are a gift and a blessing...the entire family is blessed with Mara's arrival and thank God for the gift he has bestowed on us by giving us Mara. From God's Loving Arms to ours...the world welcomes Mara Christine Vieira and wishes this new family the very best...now let us watch her grow DURRANT (Evans), Lauretta June For the great majority of her life, June's exultation of spirit appeared infinite. From her home overlooking Halton Hills, until the age of 94 she drove her own car, travelled around the continent, and efficiently managed her own affairs as well as a social calendar that would have exhausted a woman half her age. It wasn't until 2008 that her world began to slowly narrow. On February 12th, 2015, just four months shy of her 101st birthday, she slipped quietly away. The youngest by many years of the four children born to William and Mary Frank of Acton, June was a precocious child. She was spoiled by her siblings Elma, Pearl and Andy, and was taught to read and write by her doting father, who decided she did not need a formal education until she was seven. Later, she would attend Hamilton Normal School and then McMaster University in preparation for her career as a teacher. To say that music was a large part of Frank family life is a gross understatement, and June juggled her schoolwork and social life with a regular gig as the pianist- and the sole female performer-in a band called the Sod Buster Weekly, the Sod Busters were broadcast over CKOC from The Royal Connaught Hotel in Hamilton. Equally adept at tickling the ivories of a pipe organ, June also regularly played for church services, weddings, even for movies at the local theatre. At the age of 17, June began her teaching career at SS #7 in Nassagaweya. One of her first pupils was her much- loved nephew Kenneth Bullard whose education, she would joke, suffered as a result of the experience. She spent the remainder of her teaching career at Chapel Street School in Georgetown. There, she trained choirs that became regular prizewinners at the Halton County Music Festival, and encouraged young thespians to visions of greatness in school operettas. In 1941, June married James Forbes Evans, a kindred spirit she'd known and adored for much of her life. After their wedding, she courageously journeyed alone from Georgetown to meet him to Nassau, Bahamas, where he was stationed for two years during the Second World War. Always an astute businesswoman, she saved Jim's war pay so they could purchase their first home, 2 Guelph Street in Georgetown, when the war was over. Here their two daughters, Mary and Barbara, were raised. Like the Evans family cottage in Ontario, Guelph Street was a place of perpetual fun and laughter for the many relatives and friends who came through the door. Widowed at the age of 60, June reconnected with a friend, Frank Durrant of London, England, and in 1978 they married. He introduced her to extensive world travel, and she introduced him to curling and bridge, which, along with golf, filled their happy days together. To those close to her, June was as well known for her love of furs, leather pants and statement jewellery as her penchant for tearooms, ginger ale and sweets. Her community and friendships were of the utmost importance, and she attended to both with dedication. She loathed complainers, loved an intelligent debate, and could be counted upon to impart sound, pithy wisdom on most any matter of life-though would only do so when directly consulted. The very definition of a matriarch, she faced each clang in the march of time with curiosity and grace, and was a constant presence in the lives of her family. Her life leaves an indelible imprint on those who knew her, loved her, and will miss her forever. Predeceased by husbands James Forbes Evans, Frank E. H. Durrant; grandson James Andrew Brown. Survived by daughters Mary (Donald) MacLennan of Owen Sound, Ontario and Barbara (James) English of Lions Bay, BC; grandchildren John Brown, Katherine MacLennan, Jennifer MacLennan; great-grandchi ldren Nicolas MacLennan Kovatchev, Gwyneth MacLennan Kovatchev. Extended family Peter (Wendy) Durrant of Halton Hills, Ontario and Anne (Larry) Griffiths of Sarratt UK; Clare Lawless, Lorena Niemi, Jake Griffiths, Aidan Griffiths, Hannah Griffiths, Taylor Lawless, Jackson Lawless, Ronan Niemi, Aleksi Niemi, Nikko Niemi, Ted Griffiths, Brooke Griffiths. A private family graveside service will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown. A memorial service for June will be held at a later date. In memory contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy, visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com DALLIMORE, Peggy On Friday, February 13th, 2015 at the Georgetown Hospital. Peggy, in her 93rd year, loving mother of J a m e s a n d h i s w i f e L o r n a . Cherished grandmother of Robert of Milton and Kirsten of Victoria, B.C.. Fondly remembered by John, Carol, Richard and Louise Barton of Toronto and Marc, Riikka, Eva a n d J o h a n n H a s e o f S t a d e , Germany. Peggy was a founding member of the Glen Wil l iams Seniors Group, active member of the Memory Project, a devoted member of St. Alban's Anglican Church, former manager with the CBC and served with the Royal Air Force and the American Air Force. Friends will be received at St. Alban's Anglican Church, 537 Main Street, Glen Williams on Friday, February 20th, 2015 from 11:00 am until time of funeral s e r v i c e a t 1 2 n o o n . S p r i n g interment Glen Williams Cemetery. In memory contributions to Upper Credit Humane Society or St . Alban's Anglican Church would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com Births Births Births Births Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Classifieds ClassifiedsClassifieds Classifieds ANDERSON, Brenda Peacefully on Tuesday, February 1 7 t h , 2 0 1 5 a t h e r h o m e i n Georgetown. Brenda, in her 83rd year, loving mother of Deborah McKeon and Sandra Foley. Loved nana of Stephen (Kerry), Kirsten (Jesper) and Connor and step- nana of Michael (Danielle) and James (Meredith). Great nana of Summer, Amber, Co l ton and Cal lum. Dear s i ster of E i leen Reading of Watford, England. Predeceased by her brother Ivan and by her sisters Pam, Dingle and Sue. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of M a p l e Av e n u e , G e o r g e t o w n 905-877-3631 on Friday, February 20th, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of f lowers , donat ions to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com VANDERHAM, Bob Peacefully on Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 at the Georgetown Hospital. Bob, in his 81st year, beloved husband of Betsy for over 50 years. Loving father of Roger and Roy. Loved grandfather of Rachel and Angela. Dear brother of Will Frambach and the late John Vanderham. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Fr iday f rom 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, February 21st, 2015 at 11:00 am. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com GUTHRIE, Norman Wallace Passed away peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on Friday, February 13, 2015 a week before his 81st birthday. Loving husband of Pearl Guthrie. Cherished father of Terry (Tracy ) Guthr ie of Hunt ington Beach, California, Mike (Wendy) Guthrie of Orillia, Lisa (Scot) Browne of Simcoe, and Leanne (Bill) Van Iderstine of Barrie. Proud grandpa (Gump) of Megan Browne, Jeff Browne, Gi l l ian Van Iders t ine , S h a w n G u t h r i e , N a t h a n Va n Iderstine, Spencer Guthrie, Brian G u t h r i e a n d h o n o r a r y g randdaughter Par i s B rennan. Great-grandpa to Logan Browne. Norman is a lso survived by his brother Keith Irwin. Friends may call at ADAMS FUNERAL HOME (445 St. Vincent Street, Barrie) on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 4 o'clock p.m. in the Chapel with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers memorial donations t o H o s p i c e S i m c o e w o u l d b e appreciated. Messages of condolences may be forwarded to the family through adamsfuneralhome.ca HILTS, Jerry Keith July 27th, 1949 - February 18th, 2014 A wonderful Husband, Father, Father-in-Law and Poppa Greatly missed and remembered by his loving wife Susan, children; Kendra, Ryan and Jennifer and their families. A special person, a special face, Someone we love and can't replace. Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories he left behind. Forever, in our hearts until we meet again George Edward Miehm In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away February 21st, 2008. You are away, yet ever near, Your presence fills each day, Your voice, your smile are everywhere, A memory away. Now you are gone, but in our hearts, You are - and will always be a part, Of everything we do or say. 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