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Garbage Removal and Haulage BIRTHS DEATHS HICKEY, Rita Peacefully with her daughters by her side, on Thursday December 2nd, 2010 at Extendicare Halton Hills. Rita (nee Dunphy), in her 95th year, loving wife of the late Jim Hickey (55 years married). Loving mother of Lynn and her husband Phil McLaughlin of Proton Station and Eileen and her husband Michael Sellors of Orangeville. Proud grandmother of Aaron McLaughlin (Amanda). Predeceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. 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 December 3rd, 2010 from 7-9 pm. Private Graveside Service will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown. In memory contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com McCURDIE, Noreen (nee Dempsey) After a long struggle, at home in the presence of her family on Sunday December 5th, 2010 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Willie McCurdie. Loving mother of Marilyn and her husband Bob, Karen and her husband Terry, Heather and her husband Rick and Cheryl. Loved grandmother of William, Michael, Tamara, Tom, Tim, April, Shawn, Tara, Kyle and Alison and 9 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 Tuesday from 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday December 8th, 2010 at 10:00 am. Cremation to follow. In memory contributions to the Lung Association would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com BARTELS, Marjorie The family of Marjorie Bartels sadly announces her passing at Mississauga General Hospital on Sunday, December 5th, 2010 in her 75th year. Marjorie Laurena Marie Bartels, loving mother of Stephan Aldridge, Laurena Sears (Roger Sosnoski), Keith Aldridge (Donna), Glenn Aldridge, Deborah Harding (Shawn), and Stewart Bartels (Joy). Dear Grandmother of twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Sister of Eileen, Sister Joan, Theresa, Kenneth, and predeceased by Barbara. Funeral service will be Thursday, December 9th, 2010 at 11:00 am, with a reception to follow at Blue Springs Funeral Home, Acton. Cremation will follow, with interment in Spring, 2011. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. HOLTMAN, Frank Passed away at the Georgetown Hospital on December 4th, 2010. Dear husband of Elly and father of Steven (Leslie) and predeceased by Edward. Opa to Trevor and Megan. He will be missed by friends and relatives in the Netherlands. Cremation has taken place. As per Frank's wishes there will be no funeral services, a private family interment will take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the J.S. Jones and Son Funeral Home, 905877-3631. Georgetown. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com IN MEMORIAM STAFFORD, Betty Lorraine December 11th, 2003 The depths of sorrow we cannot tell, Of the loss of someone we loved so well; And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Her memory we shall always keep. Sadly missed, Andrea and Ashley 15 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 A1-JUNK Rubbish removal, old furniture / appliances / unwanted items. Garage/basement clean-outs / renovation and yard waste. We load, we haul. Call The Junk Boys 905-877-7257 or cell 416-576-5776. WE RECYCLE! AFFORDABLE, garbage/junk removal. House/garage/basement/office clean outs. Furnish/appliances etc. Fall leaf and garden cleanup. Eavestrough cleaning. Fully insured. Ray's Property Services since 1994. 905877-7774. DISPOSAL CONTAINER SERVICE. Ideal for renovations, shingles, house, garage and yard clean-up, dirt, concrete, asphalt. Gravel delivery. Driveway friendly. Rolloff truck goes where larger trucks shouldn't. WESTERVELD CONTRACTING LTD. 519-853-3332, 905-7022339 or Toll-free 1-877633-6259. Painting and Decorating Services CARDS OF THANKS WE would like to take this time to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our many friends and neighbours who comforted us in the recent passing of our dear husband, father, brother, Grandpa and uncle. Thank you to everyone for your cards, donations, flowers, visits and home cooked meals. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Sincerely, Beverly Burns and Family THANK you to our many friends and neighbours, your thoughtfulness has meant so much during our loss of our beloved Bernie. Everything you have done for our family is truly appreciated. Thanks to Jones' Funeral Home for their unending professional support. The Smith Family THE Hyde / Holmes family would like to thank all for their help and support. Patti will be sadly missed and loved. Forever and ever. Ava Grace Paul Tiny hands and tiny feet, there's someone new for you to meet. Jonathan and Sara Paul of Georgetown, Ontario are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter Ava Grace Paul. She was born at 10:26 am on Friday, April 30th, 2010 at the Milton District Hospital. Ava weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Paternal grandparents are James Paul of Smith Falls, Ontario and Joyce Paul of Victoria, British Columbia. Maternal grandparents are Dr. Donald McCulloch and Barbara McCulloch of Port Elgin, Ontario. Great grandparents are Dorothy Paul of Lanark, Ontario and Fraser and Betty McCulloch of Southampton, Ontario. Nick and Sue Boere of Georgetown are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Michelle to Christopher Speechlay of Auckland, New Zealand. The wedding took place Oct. 27, 2010, on the Island of Koh Samui, Thailand. The couple will reside in Invermere, B.C. May their love and happiness increase over the years DEATHS 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 CLASSIFIED 905-873-0301 If interested, please call CIRCULATION 905-873-0301 Please recycle all your newspaper bags and kindly give them back to your carrier 60 Hamilton Cres Craig Cres Eaton St Miller St 60 SNOW removal available. Please call 905-877-7931. GEORGETOWN SOUTH 60 Snow Removal Service 60 USERS STORAGE. Safe, 24 hour access, storage - variable sizes at lowest price in Halton. Heated building in Acton. Fenced outdoor storage for cars and boats also available For information 519-8539638 or 519-853-2888. ACTON Kingham Road Elmore Drive Costigan Court King st Guelph st Main St South Maple Ave Mountainview Rd North James St Lorne St George St 60 GEORGETOWN 60 Tidey Ave 60 Moving and Storage Services HALSALL, Barbara Alexandra It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Alexandra Halsall announce her passing on the morning of December 3rd, 2010 following a heart attack and complications of by-pass surgery. Barbara was the wife of Kenneth Halsall, mother of Michael and Jennifer, and sister to Margery Strom, Mother-in-Law to Mark O'Neill, and grandmother to Cora and Nathan O'Neill. She will also be dearly missed by many other family members in Ontario, Quebec and the US. An inspiration to all due to her strong environmental and community activism, despite battling Lupus for over forty years, this former president of Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources (POWER) died just a few days after her 69th birthday. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday, December 10th. The funeral service will be held at St. John's United Church at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 11th, 2010 with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lupus Canada or to POWER. To send online expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfunderalhome.com 60 NEED a quick cost effective change.....Let a Fresh Coat of Paint Brighten up your home. Call Scott 416-7020733. CARRIERS NEEDED HAPPY BIRTHDAY 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 LOVE COOKIE 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 MARTIN, Jeannette It is with deepest regret that the family of Jeannette Martin announce, her passing on Thursday December 2nd, 2010. Jeannette, in her 72nd year, passed away peacefully at Complex Continuing Care Unit at the Georgetown Hospital, with her family by her side. Jeannette is survived by her loving son Alain, her daughter Joanne and her husband Mike, her daughter-in-law Pam and her grandchildren Jillian, Ryan, Marissa and Ayden. Jeannette went home to be with the Lord, very peacefully and is now reunited with her husband Donald who passed away in 2008 and her son Daniel Martin who passed away in 1999. Jeannette will also be missed tremendously by her many brothers and sisters in Quebec. Many thanks to Dr. Cherla and all the wonderful nurses at the Georgetown Hospital, especially the amazing nursing staff in the Complex Continuing Care Unit. Your compassion, understanding and expertise were so appreciated and comforting during our time of need. Friends were 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. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 224 Maple Avenue, Georgetown on Monday December 6th, 2010 at 10:00 am. Cremation to follow. In memory contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or Complex Continuing Care Unit would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com IN MEMORIAM TUCKER, David Wayne December 5th, 2008 Time speeds on, 2 years have passed, Since death its gloom, its shadow cast. Within our home, where all seemed bright, And took from us a shining light. We miss that light, and ever will, His vacant place there is none can fill. Down here we mourn, but not in vain, For up in Heaven we will meet again. 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