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JENKINS Dale Jenkins and Katie Best are the proud to an- nounce the safe arrival of Austin Ryan Alan Jenkins born at Milton District Hospital February 2nd 2008 weighing 7lbs 9oz. Thrilled Grandparents are Mar- garet Teasdale, Eric Walker, Dave Jenkins, Valerie Best (and the late Alan Best). Austin is lucky to have Great Grandma Teasdale along with Aunt Melanie, Uncle Tim, and Cousins Zachary and Eme- lie welcoming him with love. McMENEMY, Annie Margaret (nee Bullivant) Passed away peacefully in the presence of family on March 5th, 2008 at Tendercare, Sault Ste. Marie in her 87th year. Previously deceased by her husband of 57 years, Robert McMenemy. Devoted mother of Robert and Lee of Sault Ste. Marie, Dave and Con- nie of Georgetown, Michael and Angie of Oakville, Tom and Marie of Orillia. Will be sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. A family service was held in Sault Ste. Marie MADDIGAN, Frank "Frankie" Suddenly, but peacefully on Tuesday March 4th, 2008 at his home in Georgetown. Frankie, in his 58th year, beloved husband of Diane for 25 years. Loving father of Cindy (Jason). Predeceased by his parents Gabe and Bridget Maddigan. Dear brother of Sid and his late wife Jeanie, Gerry (Fay), Carol-Ann (Ray), Linda (Ian) and Gabe (Shelley). Frankie will be fondly remembered by his 5 step-brothers and 2 step-sisters. He will also be sadly missed by his dear friend Fritz the cat. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905-877- 3631 on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 224 Maple Avenue, Georgetown on Monday March 10th, 2008 at 10:00 am. Interment Green- wood Cemetery, Georgetown. In memory contributions to the Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com GREGORY, Muriel Jean (nee Silver) Passed away peacefully on February 29th, 2008 in her 97th year at the Bennett Health Care Centre in Georgetown, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Rob- ert Edmund Gregory of Lindsay, Ontario. Loving mother of Robert (Doug) and wife Theresa of Georgetown, Janet Smyth and husband Gordon Guest of Kelowna, B.C. Beloved Nana to her grand- children Stephanie Pye (Russ) of Auckland, New Zealand, Jennifer Gernon (Mark) of Guelph, David, and great-grandchildren Joshua, Emily and Mia. Sur- vived by her brother Herbert Silver of Stoney Plain, Alberta. In respect of Mom's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Mom's ashes will be laid to rest with family in Ottawa. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. A special thank you to the wonderful staff of the Bennett Centre for the kindness and compassion they have shown to our beloved mother. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Ben- nett Health care Centre or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. BECKETT, James Brunton On Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at Georgetown Hospi- tal in his 72nd year. Dear husband of the late Barbara Jean Lyness. Loving father of Jain, Scott (Lisa), Kim and Cathy. Dear grandfather of Lindsay, Sebastian and Abbey. Dear brother of Tom, the late Jean Torswick and the late Mary Huffman. A memo- rial service was held at J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, March 6th, 2008. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer or Parkinson Foundations. BELL, Robert Ernest - A dear husband, father and grandpa, and a friend to all who knew him, passed away one year ago, on March 6th, 2007 Our hearts ache with sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose No one will ever know Our thoughts are always with you Your place no one can fill In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain And walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. We miss you and love you with all our hearts. The Bell, Brouse and Woolley families. George Edward Miehm We would like to extend our sincere gratitude and thanks to the many friends, neighbours, relatives and members of the community for their love and support during the difficult time of the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, George Miehm. Thank you to the ambulance attendants for their prompt service and for the exemplary care by the staff at the Georgetown Hospital and at the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. To the Jones Funeral Home for their guid- ance and personal attention. A special thank you to Father David Wymen for his ministry and support, to the Knights of Columbus Honour Guard, and the Catholic Women's League for the beautiful lunch fol- lowing mass. Thank you to the pallbearers, the choir and all the family who participated at the funeral ser- vice. For all the donations to The Georgetown Hospital and the Holy Cross building fund, the flow- ers, the food which kept us nourished and all the mass intentions. We are eternally grateful to all. Sincerely, Noreen Miehm and Family THE family of the late Joe Pokuda wishes to thank the many family members, friends and neighbours who shared in our loss with food, cards, flowers and many other acts of kindness. Your caring and con- cern is most appreciated. We are grateful to Rev. Jim Cooper for his comforting words and to the com- petent staff at J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home for their support. Thanks also to the compassionate nursing staff at the Continuing Care Complex at the Georgetown Hospital. HOWARD Oversby's family shall never forget the kindness of those who surrounded them with love and compassion. Dr. Ford, and staff for your won- derful medical care, lab technicians for their patience. CAShh and those who contributed and sent flowers and cards. CCAC and Acclaim Health, neighbours, friends, those who cared for Howard during his final days at Georgetown Hospital, Rev. Rodgers and congregation at Huttonville Church. OUR family would like to thank, Craig, Ron, Johnny, Brandon and Yvette for the benefit put on Sunday February 24th, 2008 at the Plantation. We would also like to thank everyone that attended and every- one who donated items. It was greatly appreciated, words cannot say enough. Thanks, with all our hearts. 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