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OAKVILLE BEAVER, Friday, July25, 2008 CARROLL, Jon Byron­ Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008, at the age of 54. Beloved husband of Dorothy Lynn Carroll (Buck) and dear son of Margaret Irene Carroll of Tillsonburg. Predeceased by his father J.B. Carroll (1994). Dear brother to Gay Henniger (Ross) of Addison, Ontario; Jackie Carroll Goldstein (Lenzo) of Malibu, Ca.; Pat Carroll (Liz) and Robin Carroll (Lisa) both of Tillsonburg. Dear brother-in-law to Barbara Paul (Ken); Betty Dukes (Pat); Mary McEwen (Tom) and Jimmy Buck (Julie) of the Ottawa area and Val O'Leary and Vera Buck of Sherwood Park, AB. Cherished Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Special Godfather to Caitlyn, Leia, Tyler and Leslie. Sorely missed by cherished cats Sable, Mig, Addington, Simon, Garfunkle and Cedric (2008). Jon's unique character will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. He was a member of the International Society of Explosives Engineers. Special thank you to the nurses and staff at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in the Intensive Care Unit for your compassion and care. The family will receive friends at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905-844-3221) on Friday, July 25th, from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM. The service will be held in the Funeral Home chapel on Saturday, July 26th, 2008, at 1 PM. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of choice will be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be sent to jon.carroll@wardfh.com 47 Community Notices Classified Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm E-mail: classified@haltonsearch.com WARK, Sarah Clare VallbackaFebruary 13, 2004 - July 21, 2008. Peacefully in our arms, after a courageous battle. Beloved daughter of Jennifer Vallbacka and Michael Wark. Adored big sister of Benjamin. Sadly missed by grandparents David and Mary-Jane Vallbacka and Ross and Margaret Wark, Great-Grandmother Clara Garner, Uncle Craig, Aunt Trina, cousins Vayga and Kail, Auntie Amy and many special family members and friends. Thank you to everyone for the exceptional care that Sarah received over the last four months at McMaster Children's Hospital. Visitation at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1010 Botanical Drive (across from the Royal Botanical Gardens), Burlington (9055 2 7 - 0 4 0 5 ) M o n d a y, J u l y 2 8 , 2 0 0 8 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the McMaster Children's Hospital or the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) would be appreciated. Please sign the online Book of Condolence at www.baygardens.ca Sare Bear, Rah Rah We love you to the moon and back Forever and ever and always. REA, Loreto- Passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his cherished home on Monday, July 21st 2008 at the age of 82. Loreto was the beloved husband of Tullia (Margaret), and loving father to Anna (Pat), Liesa (Enzo), Frank, and Tony (Lisa). He was the proudest Nonno to his grandchildren Mathew, Stephanie, Michelle and Thomas. He is survived by his sisters Anna, Elena and Raffaelina, as well as, his brother Giuseppe. Loreto was a proud member of UAW Local 707, and the Oakville Italian Club where he enjoyed playing Bocce Ball and being surrounded by his friends. He was also a longtime employee of Ford Mo-tor Company for over 36 years. Loreto was a man of all trades from his avid gardening, to his wine making, and bread baking. He took great pride in all that he did and shared with those around him. Loreto was a very kind and gentle soul who shared a part of his heart with everyone he met, and was never too busy to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was an inspiration to all those who had the great fortune of knowing him. His greatest treasure was his family who admired him for his wisdom and simplicity. Loreto was a true reflection of God's love and he will be greatly missed by all of his family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Loreto's smile and genuine love will resonate in our hearts forever. May God Bless You. Visitation held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville, (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008 at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 231 Morden Road, Oakville. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. BROOKS, Elysha Elizabeth- October 27, 2007-July 22, 2008. Beloved and cherished gift of God to Richard & Katherine Brooks. Loved and dearly missed by grandparents Alex (Sandy) and Lorna Smith and Don & Elva Brooks; Aunt Rachel Brooks, Uncle Mathew & Aunt Sarah (Brooks) Van Essen; Cousins Caleb, Timmy, David, Lily, Linia, & Nehemiah Van Essen; Great Grandparents Nelson & Eileen Brooks. Remembered by many great aunts, uncles, and extended family across Ontario, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Dubai. Our heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff at the Hospital for Sick Children Cardiac Critical Care, Unit 4D, Gen Surg, Neurology & Palliative Care; our incredible Pediatrician, our Halton Region Occupational Therapist and the team at CCAC/St. Elizabeth Health Care - whose care for Elysha extended far beyond her medical needs. Visitation will be held at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville, 905 257 8822, on Thursday July 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, and on Friday July 25th from 2-4 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Oakridge Bible Chapel, 2250 Eighth Line, Oakville on Saturday July 26, 2008 at 11 am. A reception to follow. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospital Sick Children, MSC (Missionary Services Committee) or to the local mission/charity of your choice in memory of Elysha would be greatly appreciated. "My flesh and my heart fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26 To announce Anniversaries, Engagements, Birthdays, Graduations, Promotions, Birth Announcements, Wedding Notices, Special Parties... phone the call centre 905-632-4440 or email: classified@haltonsearch.com Graduation Wedding Milestones Donna Ann Murray I would like to announce that I have finally finished school! I graduated June 5, 2008 from the University of Toronto with a Doctor of Education in Sociology and Equity Studies. My parents, the late Al and Etta Hunt of Brantford would be very proud, for they instilled in me the knowledge that I could accomplish anything. I am very grateful that dreams do not have expiry dates. I am the proud mother of two sons, Bradley and Gregory to whom I now pass the educational gauntlet to do with as they wish. Mom's going golfing! Before I tee-off, I would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to family and friends for your unending generous support and encouragement. Wedding John and Hayly Tompa (of Oakville) along with Mary Beth Carter (of Mississauga) are pleased to introduce the newlywed couple Ivan John and Amber Elizabeth Tompa (nee MacArthur). The happy couple were married on June 14, 2008 in Mississauga and make Oakville their home. Anniversary Birth 50 th Wedding Anniversary Leith and Gino Truant and Lyn and Duncan Turnbull of Oakville are very pleased to announce the marriage of their children Tasha and Sean. The wedding took place on June 28th, 2008 in the Rose Garden at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Love and congratulations from both families. Adam Nicholson and Andrea Duhamel are thrilled to announce the birth of their first daughter, on Thursday July 17th at 1:28pm weighing 9Ibs 2ozs Proud grandparents are Allan and Kim Nicholson and Peter and Ada Duhamel. Alessia is also welcomed by great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Special thanks to Dr. David Tam and wonderful staff at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Alessia Brooklyn Gina Nicholson Adelia & Armando Guarnieri July 26, 1958 Say You Saw the ad in... The Oakville Beaver. Classified Gets Results!!