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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), p. 20

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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, A ug us t 20 ,2 02 0 | 20 YOUNG, Duncan C. August 12th, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully on Wednesday August 12th, 2020 at the Georgetown Hospital. Duncan, in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Johnson) for 36 years. Duncan will be sadly missed by all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. At Duncan's request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at Glen William's Town Hall, 1 Prince Street, Glen Williams on Saturday August 29th, 2020 from 6-9 pm. To send expressions of sympathy please visit www.jonesfuneralhome.co We want to celebrate with you! 1-800-263-64801-800-263-6480 oror classifieds@metroland.com During this difficult time, it's hard to celebrate without family and friends. That's why we are offering *Offer valid until September 30, 2020 *Some restrictions apply To place your announcement or to get more information, contact us at: 50% discount on your When placing your ad online through your community website, please enter the code ANN2020 Anniversary, Birth, Birthday, Engagement, Graduation and Marriage announcements SCALLEN (NEE Coates), Dorothy Edith ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Dorothy Edith Scallen (nee Coates) Eulogy Now when the sun says good day to the mountains And the night says hello to the dawn I'm alone with my dreams on the hilltop And I can still hear her voice though she's gone From the French Song by Lucille Star Mom loved The French Song. And though I've chosen an English verse to share with you, Mom sang the song in both French and English, true to the original. As Mom dealt with the indignities of dementia, this song, to the end, was a tender emotional balm for her. Hearing it on her playlist Mom would always sing along. I'd pause to listen. To smile, once again, as Mom sang, every word, every syllable, perfectly. Mom's sweet voice drifting through the rooms of the home she loved. Dorothy Scallen, born Dorothy Coates, grew up in Montreal and lived there through the Depression and World War Two. Her mother was Victoria Coates and her father was Robert Coates, who built steam engines at CPR's Angus Shop. Mom had three older siblings, her sister Mildred and her brothers Bob and Dudley. Mom made friends easily and her friendships endured. One lifelong bond was forged with May Watkins (nee Hassel) who mom met in elementary school. Until May's death in 2011. Mom and May would speak every week, an enduring conversation that supported the two friends for over eighty years. May's daughter Arlene, who Mom also thought the world of, was able to see her just prior to her passing. In the 1950's Mom married and eventually had three sons: David, Donald and Dean. The family located to Georgetown Ontario in 1962, where Mom put down permanent roots. In the late 60's she found secretarial work with the Peel Board of Education and spent much of her career as office manager for various Peel Board superintendents. As was Mom's habit, she nurtured long -lasting friendships with many of the people she met at the Peel Board, especially during her cherished days at a homey little office in Snelgrove. One of those friends was Marian Fry. The two became sisters in spirit and spoke to each other every day - sometimes several times each day - for decades. As a single parent from the late sixties on, Mom provided materially for her three sons but more importantly, supported them with steadfast love that helped her boys endure profound challenges in their youth. Mom was outraged at a suggestion by social workers that she give up one, or even all three boys, to ease her financial burden. No one was going to take her boys from her. She would do whatever it took to care for them. And, of course, she did. The success of David, Donald and Dean - all became educators - simply would not have happened without her support. Mom loved to dance. One of her sorrows later in life was not being able to cut a rug due to her physical challenges. When she heard a song with a good beat - Elvis or Jerry Lee Lewis - every fiber of her being would cry out to move, to find joy once again on the dancefloor. Mom took care of her appearance carefully, every day until the end. An hour in the washroom in the morning, applying makeup and combing hair was a crucial part of her daily routine. She had a long- lasting friendship with her hairdresser, Alfredo (Fred) Furgiuele. Every two weeks for four decades Mom would have her hair styled by Fred. Long after Fred retired from work at his salon, he visited Mom in her home to do her hair. Fred teased Mom about her hair, as he pretended to muss it up. His visits, filled with care and humour, were much anticipated. Mom loved her only grandchild, Alexa, who is now 15. Alexa is graced with fine parents, her mother Ann Scallen and my brother Dean. Ann and Dean have raised Alexa with love, forbearance and commitment, qualities that Mom modeled for all of us. In closing, I'll tweak The French Song a little: Now when the sun says good day to the mountains And the night says hello to the dawn We're alone with our dreams on the hilltop And we can still hear mom's voice though she's gone Don Scallen https://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=35WLFvVL2Sg&list=RD35 WLFvVL2Sg&index=1 To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jonesfuneralhome.co GOODFELLOW, Ronald August 12th, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With sorrow we announce the passing of Ronald Goodfellow on August 12th, 2020. Ron will be missed by his loving wife Marilyn (50 years), his daughter Kristina (Brandon), son Grant (Tuyet) and twin grandchildren Liam and Riley. Ron worked for the Peel Board of Education from 1966 - 1997. He was a teacher, counsellor and Department Head of Counselling at Brampton Centennial Secondary School and Mayfield Secondary School. A private family celebration of Ron's life will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice if desired. To send expressions of sympathy please www.jonesfuneralhome.co MILLER, John William "Tiny" ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Bev Miller; loving father of John and Jeff (Jodi); and proud grandfather of Jakobe. "Tiny" will also be lovingly remem- bered by his sister Lorraine (John), his nephews Dennis (Nancy), Kyle (Janine) and Scott, and his sister-in-law Karen. Predeceased by his infant daughter Leslie Anne (1981). Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Memorial donations made to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. PACHECO, Juventina August 15th, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away peacefully on Saturday August 15th, 2020 at Extendicare Halton Hills. Juventina, in her 90th year, beloved wife of Joao Pacheco. Loved mother of Joe Pacheco (Olga), Regina Elliott (Emile), Grace McArthur (Kevin), Liberta Spittal (Dean), Natalia (Mike) and the late Tony Pacheco (Kathy Major). Proud grandmother of Jackie, Dean, Michael, Kayla, Angela, Ryan, Kyle, Cheyenne and Olivia and great grandmother of Liam, Ella, James, William, Mackenzie and Alina. Friends were received at the Jones Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown 905-877- 3631 on Wednesday from 5 - 8 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church 14400 Argyll Road, Georgetown on Thursday August 20th, 2020 at 10:00 am. Interment Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Diabetes Association or the Alzheimers Foundation would be appreciated. To send messages of condolence to the family please visit www.jonesfuneralhome.co RAWLINSON, John Edward (Ted) August 14th, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, August 14th, 2020 at the Georgetown Hospital. Ted, in his 93rd year, beloved husband of the late Olive Rawlinson (nee Racicot). Loving father of Ed (Mary), Denise Metivier, Claire (Albert Splint), Kevin, David (Mary Lou Ling), Paula, Ann and the late Louise Moran. John will be lovingly missed by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by son-in-law Timothy Moran. Due to covid restrictions, cremation will take place and a service will be held at a later date. To send expressions of sympathy, or to make a memorial contribution to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Ted's memory, please visit www.jonesfuneralhome.co OBITUARIESANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES What would I give to clasp your hand, your happy face to see, to hear your voice and see your smile, that meant so much to me. SPECIAL OCCASIONS OBITUARIES OBITUARIES

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