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53 | Thursday, November 6, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com l Anniversaries l Novenas The Prayer to St. Jude May the Scared Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved, and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Our Scared Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude Worker of Miracles pray for us. St. Jude Helper of the Hopeless pray of us. Say this prayer nine times a day, by the eighth day your prayer will be answered. Publication must be promised. Thank you for your favour received. E.R.L. l Obituaries l Obituaries JARVIS, Shirley Margaret Louise Passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on October 31, 2014, at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Budd married for 67 years. She was born in Toronto, ON, to Daisy and Alfred Wilmot. Predeceased by her brothers Ray and Charlie. Dear Mother of Robin, Brian (Colleen), Kerry (Melitta), and Kelly (Dan). Cherished Grandmother of Danielle, Jesse Ray, Caitlynn, Cody Jack, Lillyanne and Holly. Simple pleasures she enjoyed - knitting, reading, music and of course family. As was her wish, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville between 7-9 p.m., on Friday, November 7, 2014. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to Prostate Cancer Canada (www.prostatecancer.ca) would be appreciated. Condolences through: www.koprivataylor.com l Obituaries WITHNELL, Margaret Bernice On Saturday, November 1, 2014, at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Margaret in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Dear mother of Tom (Diana) and Donna (Craig). Cherished grandmother of Erin, Michelle, Brittany and Ryan. Survived by brother Jack Graydon (Iris). She will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. Visitation has taken place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Walton Memorial United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville. Private family interment. For those who wish, donations to Walton Memorial United Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences through: www.koprivataylor.com Happy 60th Anniversary Alex & Doreen Stewart -- NOVEMBER 6, 1954 -- Celebrating an Anniversary? Post your announcement in the Burlington Post or Oakville Beaver. (never known to fail) Oh most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. -B.L. The Prayer to the Blessed Virgin l Obituaries www.lifenews.ca l Birth Notices DECOURSEY, Gordon (Don) Victor December 1942 - October 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don DeCoursey, on October 31, 2014, at Ian Anderson House in Oakville, Ontario. He was surrounded by family and friends who understand his philosophy on life and friendship. Cherished partner of Lena Ruehle, loving step-father of Emma Weizenbluth. Predeceased by his parents, Gordon E. and Elizabeth DeCoursey. A Memorial Celebration of Don's life will take place on Sunday, November 9, from 2-4 pm at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 3K4. Memorial donations to Ian Anderson House, or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by Don's family. Please visit our Book of Memories for further details at www.wardfuneralhome.com MARTIN, Harold (Hal)We would like to let you know of the death of Harold (Hal) Martin, at the age of 93. He was predeceased by his wife June in 2004. He will be much missed by his daughter Lori, his son John, his son-in-law Andre and his grandchildren Jeff and Carla. He will also be missed by his extended family; including Gladys, Ches, Henry, Bob, Janice, Matthew, Jordan, Michael, Bryan, and Zena the cat. Hal was born on September 15, 1921, near Drumheller, Alberta. He had one sister and three brothers. He spent much of his life in Toronto, Oakville and Burlington. Until his retirement, he owned and operated his own business. Hal was an extremely positive, friendly, independent person. Until his final illness, he lived in his own apartment, went for walks almost daily, and managed his own cooking, housekeeping, etc. He read the paper from cover to cover, keeping well abreast of world events. Hal was loved for his corny sense of humour, his loyalty to the Blue Jays, and his enjoyment of good food, especially desserts. A Memorial Gathering to celebrate Hal's life will take place at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations made to Oakville Community Living, Nature Conservancy or Friends of Pinery Park would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Frances and Danny Latincic are happy to announce the arrival of Luca Thomas Latincic Born on October 26, 2014 at 12:53 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. Proud big sister is Mikayla. Grandparents, Milos and Mary Latincic and Franco and Kathy Bosco. Thanks to Dr. Andrighetti and Dr. Sharma.