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Mourners take to social media to express sentiments, condolences continued from p.4 Twitter to share their sentiments -- Rod Jerred was trending on Twitter Saturday. · "Rod Jerred was a wonderful man who loved serving his communities -- I owe much to him for helping me and my career. He will be greatly missed," tweeted @HowesNathan -- Nathan Howes is a former Beaver intern and recurring freelancer for the paper. · "My first editor, Rod Jerred, lost his battle with cancer today. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor. We'll miss you, Rod." -- Kristina Rutherford (@KrRutherford), former Beaver entertainment reporter. · "Glad I had the opportunity to work with Rod Jerred. He could always make me laugh even on the most stressful deadline day." -- Herb Garbutt (@herbgarbutt), regional sports reporter for Halton. · "Life seems unfair so many times. Rod Jerred was a good man who deserved better than what he got. Must believe God had a purpose." -- Jon Kuiperij (@BeaverSports), Beaver sports reporter. With sociology studies at the University of Regina to his credit, Mr. Jerred graduated from Sheridan College and took a string of journalism jobs, including beats of every kind at papers such as the Milton Canadian Champion, Oakville Journal Record, Milton Tribune, Burlington Spectator and the Oakville Beaver. In the late 1980s, he was news editor at the Beaver. He would be Sunday editor, associate editor and then managing editor. Under the direction of Mr. Jerred, the Oakville Beaver won best overall newspaper in Ontario four years in a row. A visitation for Mr. Jerred will be held at the Smith's Funeral Home, located at 454 Highway 8, Stoney Creek, Ont., today (Wednesday, March 6) from 3-5 p.m. A funeral service will be held tomorrow (Thursday, March 7) at the same location at 10 a.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, wellwishers give to a charity of their choice. -- with files from Jill Davis, Editor in Chief, Halton Region 7 | Wednesday, March 6, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com New Patients & Emergencies Welcome Courses Starts: 123 Maurice Drive Unit # 201 FAMILY, COSMETIC & IMPLANT DENTISTRY Tel. 905 844-3899 Mar.13, 14, 15, 16 4 Days Mar. Break Mar.09, 10, 11, 12 9:00am-2:30pm 9:00am-2:30pm FREE Mon-Wed 10-8 Thursday 10-5 Friday 10-3 Saturday 9-3 · Cleaning & Check-ups · White fillings · Root Canals · Crown & Bridge · Implants · Braces (Invisible) · Dentures · Gum Treatment · Wisdom Teeth Removal · Laughing gas/Sedation TOOTH WHITENING WITH NEW PATIENT VISIT Limited time offer to new patients 18 years and older, following a complete examination and a professional cleaning. Special $469+HST. Register now seats are limited. Bring a friend save $30 each "Let our family take care of yours" Trafalgar Rd. Dundas St. E. Longo's 330 Dundas St. E. Oakville Gift Certificates available Call Now (905) 844-3899 R e g i s t e r o n l i n e w w w. u d s o n l i n e . c a Tel: 905-257-3182 info@klerdental.ca · www.klerdental.ca Open Evenings & Saturdays it all started when my baby stopped breathing... She was only three weeks old when Lexie suddenly stopped breathing in my arms. Within seconds, my beautiful, healthy baby turned blue and I was frantic. Once she was in the emergency department, the doctors and nurses took over and diagnosed Lexie with a respiratory virus. She was in the hospital for a week with monitors and oxygen devices helping her breathe, but today she is a healthy and proud big sister to her brother Liam thanks to the life-saving equipment in our hospital. Each and every year, our hospital needs hundreds of pieces of new equipment that will improve the lives of all of us here in Oakville. Every piece is critical and every piece needs to be funded by our community. It all starts here with your help. Please give generously. OakvilleHospitalFoundation.com Please call 905 338 4642 to make a difference by donating to the Oakville Hospital Foundation. Charitable Registration #: 13145-3490 RR0001 The Oakville Hospital Foundation is grateful for the generous support of our media sponsor, the Oakville Beaver. Lexie and Liam Evans in Erchless Park, Oakville Lemon Love Photography