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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 The New Tanner Classifieds cost just $8 (plus GST) for 15 words (or less) and 30 cents (plus GST) for each additional word. Prepayment is required. Classified deadline is Monday at 5:00pm. Call 519-853-0051 for details or send an email to thenewtanner@on.aibn.com IN MEMORIAMMacKinnon Family Funeral Home, Inc. Shoemaker Chapel 55 Mill Street East Acton Ontario L7J 1H4 (519)853-0350 Acton Family Owned by Margaret and Bob MacKinnon www.mackinnonfamilyfuneralhome.com 14 E SERVICES DISPOSAL CONTAINER SERVICE: Ideal for renovations, shingles, house, garage & yard clean-up, dirt. Gravel delivery. Driveway friendly. Roll-off truck goes where larger trucks shouldnt. Westerveld contracting ltd. 519- 853-3332, 905-702-2339, toll free 1-877-633-6259(tfn) POST HOLE: Augering, gravel driveways, tree planting and rock supply. Timberrock Services, Mar- cel 519-856-4766 (tfn) HOME SERVICES: Aluminium trough, sofit, facia, siding, flat & shingle roofs, skylights. Workman- ship warranted. SP Home Services 905-872-7770(9) HEALTH? DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS MASTECTOMY SUPPLIES: Youngs Pharmacy & Homecare now carry a wide variety of mastectomy supplies, including post-surgery camisoles, breast protheses, mastectomy bras and much more. For more information, including free in-home consulta- tion, by our certified fitters, please contact the Homecare Department at (905) 873-4021(4) ADJUSTAMATIC BEDS - LIFT CHAIRS: Specially priced! at Halton Hills Furniture, 2 Main St. N, Downtown Acton. 519- 853-4299(tfn) DO YOU SUFFER FROM SLEEP APNEA? Come in and see our full line of CPAP machines, masks and cleaners, we have a new selection of snoggle skins to reduce mask straps on the face. Check out our CPAP pillows. For more information contact, Youngs Pharmacy and Homecare, 47 Main Street South, Georgetown. 905-873-4021.(12) BARkMAN: Walter Harry Aged 85 died in peace Thursday February 26, 2009 at the Guelph General Hospital; his loving family was with him. Born in Tokushi Siberia April 23, 1923, his German Mennonite family fled Russia in 1929 settling in Kitchener. On the train leaving Moscow was his mother Katharina and brothers and sisters: Alice, Katie, and Martha Friesen and Agatha, John and David Barkman. Captain Walter (Wally) Barkman served with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment in WWII. He fought in France in Caen and Falaise; through Flan- ders and the Scheldt in Belgium and into the Netherlands. He was wounded leading B Company into the Hochwald forest in Germany. He returned near wars end and rode into Berlin to the Chancellery. He was awarded the Chevalier of the Order of Leopold II with Palm and Croix de Guerre with Palm. Walter kept Mabel Ellen Brantons picture throughout the war marrying her on June 29, 1946. It was a true love story. Graduating in Business at Western he worked for Brantford Roofing, Domtar and Dominion Bridge as a sales man- ager. He is survived by his wife; great grandchildren Paisley and Colby; grandchildren Tom, Jamie, Aiden, Claire, Ryan and Tianna, and children Nick Barkman (wife Diane), and Randy Barkman (wife Jenny), Diane Warren (husband Don) and Ellen Stanley (husband Stephen). A memorial service will be held March 21 3:00 at St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church 19 St. Albans Drive, Acton Ontario. We all miss him so much. DEVRIES: Bill Country singer, Bill DeVries, has passed away at his home in Acton on Saturday, February 28, 2009, with his family by his side, at age 70. Bill (Auke) DeVries of Ac- ton, formerly of Rockwood, dear husband of Joan Parker. Loving father of Sylvia and Paul Weber (Maryhill), Butch and Susan DeV- ries (Port Elgin), Dave DeVries (Margaret Buck) (Borden), Brian and Shari DeVries (Rockwood). Loved Step-Father of Christine and Tony VanDam (Hillsdale), Steven and Keri Parker (Thunder Bay), Monica and Shawn Galway (Acton), Margie and Dan Curtis (Georgetown). Cherished grand- father of 22 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Jantje DeVries, the late Sy and Myrtle DeVries, George (deceased) and Mae DeVries, the late Mary and Fritz deHaan, , John and Barbara DeVries, and Gord and Audrey DeVries. Brother-in-law of Neil and Irma DeWit, Betty & Jerry Ceman both of Kingsville. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Bill was a member of the Royal Can- adian Legion and the Wellesley Horseshoe Club, but, most will remember him for his legacy in country music. He performed with the Country Ds, Now and Then Country and A Touch of Silver. He has recorded several collections of music. Bill has been cremated and a memorial service in celebration of his life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Acton Branch 197 on Tuesday March 3,, 2009 at 1pm. At Bills request everyone is invited to come and share their memories and enjoy the company of family and friends. Please feel free to bring along your instruments and voices to do what Bill loved the most. Remembrances may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or McMaster University Hospital, Oncology Department or a charity of your choice. Blue Springs Funeral Home 12 Church Street East, Acton 519-853-2399 GOODCHILD: John Wesley Ferguson (Veteran W.W.II) (Royal Canadian Navy) John passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Veterans Wing, Toronto on Monday, March 2nd, 2009 fol- lowing a lengthy illness. He was in his 92nd year. John was pre- deceased by his beloved wife, Joan Elliott. He will be sadly missed by his great-nephew, Trevor Murray and his very good friends: Joanne Bottom of Irvine (California) and Gayle and Richard Gwilt (Ac- ton). John served in the Navy during WW II, following his discharge he joined the Naval Reserve and rose to the highest rank of Commodore. After leaving the Navy, he went on to pass the bar and receive his law degree. John was the Aide-de-Camp for Gov- ernor General Roland Michener and Governor General George P. Vanier. Cremation has taken place. www.mackinnonfamilyfuneralhome.com Mackinnon Family Funeral Home Shoemaker Chapel (519) 853-0350 or 1-877-421-9860 (toll free) HODGE: Cicely Jane (Saunders) Dec. 23, 1922 - Feb. 28, 2009 Jane died peacefully in her sleep at home. Predeceased by her husband Bill Hodge (1981). Loving mother of: Frances (Michael), Richard (Charlene) and Susan; grand- mother of Andrew, Christopher, Peter, Alexander, Benjamin, and extended family Kate, Glen, Bob, Jesse and Braedan. She will be missed by brother Peter (Valerie) and sisters Margaret and Sandra (Bruce) and their families. Jane was born and lived in Capetown, South Africa and her childhood was spent in both Africa and Eng- land. As a young adult, she lived in Jamaica where she met and married Bill Hodge. Jane and Bill moved to Canada in the early 50s, finally settling in the Acton area in 1963. Jane was an active participant for many years with the Georgetown Choral Society, the Acton Tai Chi Society, the Acton Community Seniors Centre, the Acton Golf Club, the Horticultural Society, the Erin Tennis Club, and the Cancer Society. She was a lover of great beauty in all things; she found tremendous joy in her flower garden, and the countryside in which she chose to live and die. Through her years working at Carolines nursery garden and her various activities, she developed many close friends whom she cher- ished, and who were an extremely important part of her life. Jane also loved to travel, astonishing many with her zest for life and con- tinued activities into her early 80s. Known for her grace and her wit, Jane was a good friend and admired by all who knew her. She wished us to say on her behalf, Its been very nice lovely. Ive enjoyed my life and hope that all of you can do the same. Many thanks to all the friends and caregivers, especially from St. Elizabeth, Ac- claim Health, and CCAC who gave so much assistance to Mum during this past year. Your genu- ine affection and care gave us all great comfort. Cremation arrange- ments have been made with the MacKinnon Family Funeral Home, in Acton. In lieu of flowers, please send us your favorite memories of Mum. Jane did not wish to have a formal service, however there will be a garden party in her honour in the spring. If you wish to attend, or send a recollection, please use the condolence page at: www.mackinnonfamilyfuneralhome.com Mackinnon Family Funeral Home Shoemaker Chapel (519) 853-0350 or 1-877-421-9860 (toll free HILL: Stanley Roland Stan passed away peacefully on February 24, 2009 in his 88th year. He was the much loved husband of Margaret (Swack- hammer) for 69 years and the caring father of: Arline, Betty, Alvena and Jim. He was the devoted grandfather of: four- teen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Stan was predeceased by his parents, Ada and Charles, six brothers and seven sisters. The family will receive friends at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 197, 15 Wright Avenue, Ac- ton on Friday, March 6th from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral service to celebrate Stans life, which will be conducted by Rev. John Bedell at two oclock. Remem- brances to Churchill Community Church R.R. #2, Acton, Ontario, L7J 2L8 or Wellington Terrace Recreation Fund 474 Wellington Road 18, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 0A1 would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences and donations may be made at: www.mackinnonfamilyfuneralhome.com Mackinnon Family Funeral Home Shoemaker Chapel (519) 853-0350 or 1-877-421-9860 (toll free) JACkSON Thank you to everyone who offered sympathy following the death of my father Herbert W. Jackson. Most of all thank you Bob and Margaret from MacKinnon Family Funeral Home. Bob was helping me within minutes of my fathers death and continued during the following days and weeks handling every detail with compassion and sincere care. There are no words, just Thank you for being there and in Acton. Terry Jackson PRAYER PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly be- seech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands. J.F.