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39 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, June 25, 2009 Obituaries Obituaries SMITH, Thomas O.- Peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Ian Anderson House at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Louise, loving father of Mary Cook (Ron), Leslie Forsythe (Jim), Heather Grace, Thom Smith (Brenda) and Judy Labourn (Wayne). Grandfather of Lindsay and Samantha Cook, James and Daniel Forsythe, Jesse (Justine) and Aaron Bertrand, Michael and Sheilagh Smith, Sarah Labourn and great-grandson Aedan Bertrand. Toms unique sense of humour and generous spirit will be missed by his many friends and family. We wish to recognize the loving care provided by the staff and volunteers of Ian Anderson House as well as the comfort and support given by Dr. T. DaSilva. A memorial service will take place at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel & Reception Centre, 3164 9th Line (at Dundas), Oakville 905-2578822 on Friday, June 26 at 2:00 with a reception to follow. If desired, donations to the Ian Anderson House would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences at www.glenoaks.ca Graduation Community LifeNews Events Calling all Graduates Our special BARRINGTON, Helga Ingrid January 11, 1935 - June 17, 2009 After a lengthy illness, Helga passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side. Pre-deceased by her husband Robert Barrington (1993), survived by her loving partner Walter Nadolink, daughter Hope Barrington, stepchildren Paul (Brenda) Barrington, Kim (Robert) Everest, grandchildren Brooke and Carly, sister-in-law Rachel Blum, nephews Etan, Ron (Natalie) Blum and constant companion Dolly. Helga will be sadly missed by her extended family, many friends as well as anyone who has ever tasted her cooking. A very special thank you to Anna Haaksma, Helga's friend, Angel here on earth and Caregiver extraordinaire for all her help and support. Also to all the nurses at Outpatients Department, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital who have cared for Helga over the past few years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A service will be held at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905)844-3221 on Saturday June 27th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Graduation Section will run Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Announce your $59.incl.) + GST (picture Deadline is Friday July 3 at noon. "No more than 40 words please" Accomplishments or Special Events of the Classifieds for only $ Community Section The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. 42. 42 .99 9email: 05.632.4440 or ad size: 2"x 2.851" Phone: 905.632.4440 Fax: 905.632.8165 Email: classified@haltonsearch.com classified@haltonsearch.com In Memoriam In Loving Memory of *all ads must be received 48 hours prior to the next publication date. Monday 10am for Wednesday, Tuesday 10am for Thursday, Wednesday 10am for Friday. John James (Jack) Chapman who past June 1st, 2009 IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken. no time to say, goodbye." You were gone before I new it, and only GOD knows why. My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow. What it meant to Love Youno one will ever know. The weeping in my heart, becomes still, When I remember,happy times, that we shared and more. Since you'll never be forgotten, I pledge to you todayA hollowed place within my heart is where you'll always stay. From sons, Michael John James and Cory Charles Leigh, and their mother Ruth M. Toner. Community LifeNews Events STROUD, Reginald (Gordon) JohnPassed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 21, 2009, Gordon in his 50th year, born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Februar y 28, 1960. Beloved son of Grecia Stroud. Longtime friend and companion of Glenda Stroud. Dear brother of Denise Guidice (Joe) and Krista Butt. Loved uncle of Trevor, Amber and Jenna and great-uncle of Ariel and Coralie. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr Street, 905-844-2600) from 5-7 pm Thursday. A ser vice to celebrate Gordon's life will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday June 25, 2009 in the chapel. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com Announcement Place your Engagement Announcement or Anniversary Celebration here. Call 905.632.4440 Announcement When you book your special "life" event it will be posted on LifeNews.ca through the classified community notice section. Cancer can be beaten. Please give generously. and you will receive a voucher for of your baby's precious hand or footprint ($25.00 value) compliments of: Tel: 905-825-8731 · Email: oakville@weepiggies.com w ww.WeePiggies.com Call 905-632-4440 to place your announcement OAKVILLE Beaver