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OAKVILLE BEAVER, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 39 Community Notices Classified Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm E-mail: classified@haltonsearch.com Obituary CARROLL, Elaine Doris- Peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington with her loving husband by her side. Beloved wife of Bill, Loving mother of Jill McMullen (Gary) of Port Perry, and Pamela Hermiston (Darren) of Petawawa, and step-mother of Iain Carroll (Sandi), and Craig Carroll (Andrea) all of Burlington. Cherished grandma of Angela, Andrew, Taylor, Abbey, Brett, Matthew and Bryan. Dear sister of Jane Whyte (Steve) of Belleville, step-daughter of Iris, and sister-in-law of Marie Webster (Tam) of Dalrymple, Scotland. Predeceased by her parents Selbourne and Alice Sharp. Elaine will be dearly missed by many extended family and friends, expecially at S.E.N.A.C.A. The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital ICU, for their care of Elaine. A special thanks to Dr. S.K. O'Sullivan of Oakville, for his years of dedication. A Service of Remembrance will be celebrated at S M I T H ' S F U N E R A L H O M E , 11 6 7 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Elaine's memory to S.E.N.A.C.A., Seniors Day Prograsm (53 Bond St., Oakville, ON L6K 1L8). www.smithsfh.com Obituary DE MEO, Connie- Peacefully at Ian Anderson House Hospice on Tuesday December 23, 2008. Concetta "Connie" De Meo (nee. Rinaldi) Beloved wife of Leo and Loving Mother of Michael, Adrian and Gabriel. Sadly missed by her parents Lorenzo and Carmela Rinaldi and her brother Nick. Dear daughter-in-law of Antonio and Adriana De Meo and her brothers-inlaw Sal and Mario. Loving aunt of Alicia, Daniel, Mikayla, Alex, Adam, and Masha. Fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Andrea and Lana. The loving support from all of Connie and Leo's friends during her illness will never be forgotten. Visitation was held at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre 3164 Ninth Line Oakville (at Dundas) on Saturday December 27 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm and Sunday December 28 from 2-4 and 7-9pm A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St Matthew Parish 1150 Monks Passage Oakville on Monday December 29, 2008 at 10am. In lieu of flowers donations to Ian Anderson House would be appreciated by the family. Online condolence at www.glenoaks.ca Obituary Obituary MANNELL, Lawrence Stuart (Laurie), of Burlington (formerly of Oakville and Grand Bend), in his 94th year, passed from this earth on December 26, 2008. Obituary LYALL, George Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada WW11 veteran Peacefully on December 21st, 2008 in his 93rd year at the Columbia Forest Long Term Care facility in Waterloo Ontario. Predec e a s e d by h i s l ov i n g w i fe I s a b e l l a n e e Davidson. Survived by his two children Mel and Stuart. George will be sadly missed by his grandsons Jason and Daniel and his great granddaughter Taylor. He will also be fondly remembered by family members Diane Lyall, Diane Hogan and Zachary. The family wishes to express thanks to the caring staff of Columbia Forest Long Term Care. A celebration of George's life will be held in the spring/summer of 2009. If desired,donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com "Let no man imagine that he has no influence. Whoever he may be, and wherever he may be placed, the man who thinks becomes a light and a power." (Henry George) BELL, Garnet W.- Passed away, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on December 21st, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Audrey; wonderful father of Doug (Erika) Bell, Janet (Tibor) Kovats, and Joan (Darrell) Atherley; adoring Grandfather of AnneMarie, Robin, Kathryn, Barbra, Davin, Rylan and Great-Grandfather of Anna. He is also survived by his sisters Pauline Dooley, Jewel Russell and his brother Bill. A WWII pilot (DFC), Garn graduated from the University of Toronto in Forestry and pursued his career in Kapuskasing. He retired to Oakville in 1986 and enjoyed curling, lawn bowling, golf, bridge, Probus and CESO. Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Maple Grove United Church, 346 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville. A reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favourite charity would be appreciated. Email condolencesmay be made through www. koprivataylor.com A man of great character, who used his influence to champion honesty, integrity, and "the rights of the little guy", Laurie's light has gone out, but his power remains in those whose lives he touched. Laurie will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife of 69 years, Kay, his five children, Terry (and wife, Judy), Gail (Nichols, and husband John), Sharon, Margo (Karolyi, and husband John), and Bob (and wife, Diane), his twelve grandchildren, and his eight great-grandchildren. Cremation and a private family service have been held. In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favourite charity, in Laurie's name, would be appreciated by the family. Obituary EDWARDS, Elsie Mabel- Passed away on December 25, 2008 in her 98th year at Post Inn Village, Oakville, Ontario. Loving wife of the late Roland Francis. Dear mother of Shirley Duff, husband Robert (deceased) of Stevensville, Don and his wife Mildred of Oakville, Harvey and his wife Wynn of Delta, BC. Lovingly remembered by 8 grandchildren, Donald, Diane, Kimberley, Bonnie (deceased), Rhonda, Jason, Jennifer and Blake, 10 greatgrandchildren, Jessica, Andrew, Dara, Alycia, Wesley, Sean, Matthew, T.A., Cassandra and Isobel and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren, Ryan, Caden and Alexander. Predeceased by brothers Bert, Frederick and sister Irene. Visitation was held at Oakview Funeral H o m e , 5 6 L a k e s h o r e R o a d We s t , Oakville on Monday, December 29, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with the Service on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at Trafalger Lawn Cemetery, Oakville. Obituary SVATOUSEK, Frank- It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Frank Sr. on December 21, 2008. Loving husband of Maria. Dear father of Frank John. Frank will be sorely missed by his family and friends and his breakfast bunch. A Funeral Service was held at the Ward Funeral Home, "Oakville Chapel" on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. lassifieds C get results! to place an ad call Obituary GARROD, Marjorie Eileen Passed away at Allendale in Milton on Monday, December 29, 2008 in her 84th year. Marjorie Eileen Garrod (nee Hinkly), beloved wife of the late Peter Garrod. Loving mother of Susan (Jim Garrod-Schuster), Stephen Garrod (Pat MacDonald), Janice Garrod (Tom Martin) and Kathryn Bennett (Rob). Marjorie will be missed by her 7 grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Iris Bradstreet. Family and friends are invited to visit at the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. Milton 905-878-4452 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Friday with the memorial service to follow at 3:00 pm. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Willow Foundation (Allendale) would be appreciated. Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersiekocher.ca Obituary EHRET, Walter- Peacefully, at Hamilton General Hospital, on Monday, December 22, 2008, in his 80th year. Dearly beloved husband of Ellen. Dear father of Terry Ehret of Australia and Ian (Rita) MacGregor of Oakville. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Ashley, Christine and Joel, his Brother Hans-Dieter (Giesilla) and Sister Gerdie (Gerhardt) Sauer as well as nephews Klaus, Steffen, Felix and Maximillian all of Germany. Walter was a long time employee of Oakville Storage and a 19 year resident of Port Dover. At Mr. Ehrets' request cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Thompson Waters Funeral Home, 102 First Ave., Port Dover (519-583-1530). Expressions of sympathy to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 905.337.5610 Obituary MARVEN, Maisie Eileen (19192008)- Passed peacefully in her sleep into the arms of her Lord on December 26th at Burloak Long Term Care. Dear Aunt of Christine Chapman (Jim) of Toronto and Shirley Scane (John) and Vivian Drew of England. Since immigrating to Canada, Maisie was a longserving and respected employee of Ford Canada Central Office in Oakville until retirement. Following her wishes, there will be no service. Arrangements are entrusted to Kopriva-Taylor for cremation, and interment at St. John's United Church Memorial Garden will be at a future date. Donations in her memory, if desired, may be made to the Kiwanis Dog Guide program in Oakville, or the Ontario Heart and Stroke foundation. The family wishes to thank the management and staff at Burloak and in particular the caregivers of Stephenson House for their compassionate attention to Maisie over the past 5 years. and you will receive a voucher for Obituary ZABEL, Rudy- Suddenly and very sadly, RUDY ZABEL passed away on Boxing Day, December 26, 2008. He was 80 years old. Rudy is survived by his wife Joyce, his two sons Graham and Cameron, and four Grandchildren Ella, Tyler, Matthew and Zachary. In April this year Rudy and Joyce had a joyful celebration of their 50 years of marriage, joined by many friends and family members. He was well respected throughout the community, having worked 17 years as a teacher and dean of Sheridan College in Oakville followed by 23 years as a master salesman at Erin Dodge Chrysler in Mississauga. He will be greatly missed. A memorial will be held at his regular church The Meeting House in Oakville on Friday January 2nd at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church or the Oakville Humane Society would be gratefully received. Obituary OLMSTEAD, C. Dean "Gus"- Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Husband and best friend of Helen for 23 years, son of Giles and the late Dean Olmstead, brother to Doris (Peter), Neil (Patti), and Darcy, step-father of Jon Wuilleme, and Bryan Wuilleme (Trisha), and Grandpa of Kyle and Jason. Gus will be sadly missed by many family, friends and his best buddy Roxy. Cremation. A celebration of Gus' life will take place at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in Gus' memory are asked to consider The Burlington Humane Society, (740 Griffith Court, Burlington, ON L7L 5R9). (Arrangements entrusted to SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, BURLINGTON, 905-6323333). www.smithsfh.com of your baby's precious hand or footprint ($25.00 value) compliments of: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you drink, that's your business If you want to quit, That's Ours! 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