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39 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,M arch 5,2020 insidehalton.com GAMMON, Mary Alice Beyer (nee Greenwood) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Passed away on February 22, 2020 in her 82nd year due to cardiac arrest. Beloved wife to Richard Edward (Ted) Gammon, and cherished mother of Geoffrey Curtis Beyer (Dina). Grandmother of Matthew and Michelle Beyer. She will be missed by her brother Frank "Bud"Greenwood (Pat) and all of her extended family and friends. Mary Alice "lived many lives". At the age of three she started dancing and went on to entertain US troops during the Korean War. An avid gymnast, at the age of 20 she won 7 trophies in a field of 2,000 international competitors. After years of employment in law firms in Los Angeles and Detroit, at the age of 26 she attended the University of Windsor where she earned her Bachelor and Master's degrees in Sociology. At the age of 40, in 1978, she wrote and published a book titled "Violence in Canada". Finally, at age 55 following a period of employment in education she returned to school to complete a Juris Doctor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. Over her life, far and wide, Mary Alice cultivated a wonderful group of friends with shared values and intellectual interests. She lived her life practicing her passions: assisting others to enrich their lives through education, providing counselling and ensuring access to justice. These efforts were acknowledged by the late historian Dr. Desmond Morton when he wrote that Mary Alice was "a wonderful person whose wisdom, shared with so many in this College has been spread into the history of Canada-to-be."In the last 20 years Mary Alice had to contend with a disability - her right leg would not bend due to a faulty knee operation. With her aim in life to be independent she tackled this disability by driving her car, swimming laps, doing walks, canoeing in Algonquin Park and cruising the oceans of the world. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Gerald Skupsky, Dr. Nancy Botting and Dr. Greg Shaw for the care given to Mary Alice in the last years of her life. At Mary Alice's request there will be no funeral and her remains have been cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Mary Alice asked that donations be made to the University of Windsor. Gifts can be made by phone by calling 519-253- 3000, Ext 2093, or online at https://my.uwindsor.ca/web/u w/donations#. For further details please contact Melissa East Aspila at measpila@uwindsor.ca. Online condolences can be left at www.koprivataylor.com RINTOUL, LESLIE RODGER July 24, 1935 - February 25, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Leslie Rintoul died peacefully at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on February 25 in his 85th year. Beloved husband and best friend for 62 years to Lea (nee Bryce). Lovingly remembered by children Jeff (Mary Beth Currie), Bruce (Patricia) and Wendy (Dan Charlebois). Proud grandfather of Stuart Rintoul (Stephanie Woolford), Alison Rintoul (Dylan Cox), Kathleen and Meaghan Charlebois. Dear brother of Elsie, Bill, Laurie, and Ruth. Predeceased by brothers Don, Kel and Archie. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Leslie had a long career in life insurance. He was a golfer, hunter and loud euchre player. In retirement he enjoyed keeping the backyard pool warmed up for the grandkids, working in his vegetable garden, building grandfather clocks of many designs and wintering in Lehigh Acres, Florida with friends at the Canada Club. Many thanks for the amazing care and compassion provided by Dr. Ho and the palliative care team at OTMH and the wonderful team at Sunrise Oakville. A celebration of Leslie's life will be held in Carleton Place at a later date. A donation to Alzheimer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Please sign the Tribute Wall at www.BarkerFH.com WHEELER, Maggie ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ It is with the most profound sadness and regret that I am announcing the passing of my wonderful wife, Maggie Wheeler, early in the morning of February 27, 2020. It should be noted that Maggie was voted Burlington's 2013 best Senior Person of the Year. Following a long uphill fight against the ravages of the multiple diseases that she endured, Maggie succumbed and passed away in the chronic care area of O-T memorial hospital. Private cremation has taken place as per her request. There will be a Celebration of her Life at a future time with friends and family. Time, date and place to be announced after arrangements have been made. Prayer To The Blessed Virgin Mary ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ (Never Known to Fail) Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruit for vine, splendor of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help 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 those who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. You must promise publication and it will be granted to you. Thank you to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. -R.F. ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARIES A sweet little flower, nipped in the bud, no grief or sorrow knew; just came to earth to win our love and then to Heaven withdrew. No stain was on your little heart, sin had not entered there; and innocence slept sweetly on that pale white brow so fair. You were too pure for this cold earth, too beautiful to stay, and so God's holy angel bore our darling one away. Just a thought of sweet remembrance just a memory sad and true, just the love and sweet devotion of one who thinks of you. A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. One Degree at a Time Keeping your thermostat above room temperature in the summer, and below room temperature in the winter can help reduce the effect your home has on the environment while helping reduce your energy costs. Catch a great deal Browse our inventory of vehicles by body style, popular makes and models, province, popular cities or by price. Whatever path you choose, you will fi nd the right car, in the right location, for the right price! Waste Less, Compost More If each Canadian committed to composting a portion of their waste each year it could assist in reducing waste and lowering emissions. Roughly one third of waste that enters Canada's landfi lls each year is composed of organic materials. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. 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