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DEATHS ALLEN, Della Marie The family of Della Allen sadly announces her passing at her home in Hornby, Halton Hills on Thursday January 19th, 2006, at age 72. Della Marie Allen (nee) Deane dear wife of Hugh Allen. Loving mother of Julie, Johnathan and his wife Serenity Allen. Proud grandmother of Julianne. Sister of Carmel Hall of Britain and the late Brendan Deane. Also missed by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Della will be remembered for her years of community service as a nurse. Friends will be received at the funeral home Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm with parish prayers at 4:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be said at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Acton, Monday January 23rd, 2006, at 2:00 pm. Cremation to follow. Blue Springs Funeral Home, 12 Church Street East, Acton, 519-853-2399. GUERCIO, Nino Passed away suddenly after a brief battle with brain cancer on Monday January 23rd, 2006 at the age of 43.Nino, devoted husband of Judy. Devoted father of Amanda. Loving brother of Joe and his wife Josie and Gino and his wife Beatriz. Cherished uncle of Matteo and Michael.Will also be sadly missed by his friends and colleagues at Canaccord Capital Corp. Resting at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Avenue, East (between Warden and Pharmacy) from 5-9 pm Thursday and Friday. Service in our chapel on Saturday morning at 11:00 am. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated. `A kind heart to all who knew him' CARDS OF THANKS THE family of the late Madeline Pries would like to extend sincerest thanks to all who took time to express condolences. The flowers, donations to St. George's Church and Sick Kids Foundation, telephone calls, emails, cards and visits are greatly appreciated. We were overwhelmed by the number of visitors to the funeral home and attendees at the funeral service in spite of the inclement weather. Sincere gratitude to you Rev. Rob Park, for your frequent visits to Mom over the past few years, particularly in the days preceding her passing, and for orchestrating the beautiful service. For the unforgettable music by St. George's Director of Music, Ron Greidanus and choir and piper, Valerie Jenkins of the Georgetown Pipe Band, we applaud you. Sincere thanks to the ladies of St. George's Church for the delicious luncheon following the service. Dr. Ting, you were most gracious during your housecalls and at the time of Mom's passing. Many thanks as well to the V.O.N. for your attention to Mom (Nanny) from the beginning. Thanks to neighbours and church members who dropped by from time to time to brighten Mom's day. We appreciated the staff of J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home for your kind attention. Lastly, a very special thanks to Rosemary Parker for your loving and patient attention to Mom these three years. We could not have kept her at home without your care during her final years. We are forever indebted. Merle and Fred Lawrence, Frances Sandfort, Elaine Peterson, Wayne and Judy Pries, Gail and Keith Bennett and families SMITH, Allan Peacefully on Thursday, January 19th, 2006 at the Georgetown Hospital. Allan "Smitty", age 66, loving father of Tammy and her husband Gary Beeso, Terry and his wife Darlene and Paul and his wife Denise Crooks. Predeceased by his son Doug. Proud grandfather of Glenn, Tanya, Alyssa, Brittany, Richard, Justin, Dougie, Cody, Deona and Gregory. Dear son of Cora and the late Sidney Smith of South River, and brother of Evelyn Orr, Jack Smith and Merv Smith. 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 service was held at Raney Funeral Home, 18 Hunter Street, South River, P0A 1X0, 705-386-2624 on Tuesday January 24th, 2006 at 2:00 pm. Spring burial South River Cemetery. In memory contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Red Cross would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com SNOEK, Maaike "May" The family of May Snoek sadly announces her passing at Saugeen Valley Nursing Center, Mount Forest, on January 22nd, 2006, at age 81. Maaike "May" Snoek wife of the late Cornelis Snoek of Acton. Dear mother of Anne and her late husband Maurice Pussar of Palmerston, Gerrie Snoek and her late husband Petar Pesirac of Guelph. Loving and devoted grandmother of Tracey and David Ellis, Greg and Charlene Russell and great grandmother of Cassandra, Meghan, Emily and Stephanie. May and her husband will be remembered by many as owners of the B.P. Snack Bar and Acton Laundromat. Friends will be received at the funeral home Wednesday from 11:00 am. to 1:00 pm. Wednesday January 25th, 2006, with the funeral at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow with spring interment, Rockwood Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Blue Springs Funeral Home, 12 Church Street East, Acton, 519-853-2399. GARBUTT, Jean Elizabeth On Friday January, 20th, 2006 at the Oakville Hospital, Oakville. Jean (nee Smith) in her 82nd year. Wife of the late Friend Garbutt, loving mother of Paul and Cindy, Alex and Marlene, Andy and Brenda. Proud grandmother of Mathew, Sean, Joe and Amy. Survived by brother Allan Smith. Predeceased by sisters Shirley Lobb, Joanne Smith, Beverly Nicholls and Brother Harry Smith. Friends were received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905877-3631 on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral and committal service was held in the chapel on Monday January 23rd, 2006 at 11:00 am. Cremation to follow. In memory contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com CARHART, Norman Ernest Suddenly, at Georgetown Hospital, Friday, January 20th, 2006, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of the late Helen Diebel (2000). Dear father of Brian (Julie) Carhart of Shelburne. Proud grandpa of Kyle and Brianna. Dear brother of Barbara (Clarence) Brohman of Guelph. Special friend of Sonja Kruz. Cremation followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown. Wall-Custance Funeral Home and Chapel 519-822-0051 www.wallcustance.com THE family of the late Mina Byres would like to thank the staff of the Bennett Health Care Centre for the care and compassion shown on her last days. To Bob McKinnon of McKinnon Funeral Home, Acton for his superior service and compassion. Also Rev. Tiller for his kind words at the service. The Byres Family VANDERLINDEN: Winnifred Peacefully at home R.R. #5, Perth surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 14, 2006, Winnifred Vanderlinden in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late John Vanderlinden. Loved mother of Dorothy Linden of Perth and Michael (MaryJo) Vanderlinden of Hillsburgh. Cherished grandmother of Ashleah Linden and Ryan Vanderlinden. Dear sister of Jeannette Crimes of Perth and the late Henry Dykstra. Family and friends were received at the Athens Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, January 17, 2005 with the Funeral Service following. Reception was held in the hall. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Perth. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. IN MEMORIAM HILTS, Sharon - In loving memory of a dear wife who passed away January 26th, 2003. The depths of sorrow I cannot tell, Of the loss of one I loved so well, And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Her memory I shall always keep. Lovingly remembered, husband, Leroy HILTS, Sharon - In loving memory of a dear mother who passed away January 26th, 2003. Just a memory, fond and true, To show we still remember you, Though three years have passed away, Still we miss you day by day. Donnie, Mary, Jim, Melanie, Brent, Tonya, Lisa and grandchildren Jones, Herbert William (Bert) In loving memory of my husband who passed away January 25, 1986. A sadness still comes over me, Tears in silence often flow, Memory keeps you ever near me, Though you died so long ago. From your loving wife, Daisy MURPHY, Howard - In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather who passed away on January 25th, 2005. Forever in our memories, forever in our hearts. We love you and miss you. Rhonda, Sally, Derek and families LESLIE, Catherine - In loving memory of a dear friend who passed away January 24th, 2000. I think of you often, And miss you. Debbie Flynn