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· Wednesday, March 28, 2007 · Page 20 PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the divine gift to forgive and forget from all that is done to me and You who are in all the instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue, want to Thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer three consecutive days without asking for their wish. After the third day their wish will be granted, no matter how difficult it may be and promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favour has been granted. B.F. 13-1* McMURREN William (Bill) In memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away March 26, 2006. His helping hand was always first To render any aid he could, His voice was always raised in praise His words were wise and good. Bill, since you've gone away The ones you loved so true, Try hard to carry on the way We know you'd want us to. - Love your family ______________________ GRAVES, Harley Apr. 28, 1899-Mar. 28, 1989 Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure. - Remembered by daughter Helen ______________________ DESJARDINS In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Lawrence, who passed away March 31, 1993. A special person, a special face, Someone we love and can't replace. Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories he left behind. - Forever loved, wife Bernadette, sons Rick and Ann Marie, Paul and Laurie, grandchildren Jeff, Mindy, Tabitha, Alicia, Rachel, Alexis, great grandson Jordan ______________________ NEWMAN Pearl - March 31, 2002 Joe - April 3, 2006 In memory of two greatin-laws and grandparents. Miss you both. Take care of Doug and Katelyn. - Jean Newman, Connie, Bonnie, Deb and families ______________________ Family and friends are invited to share their cherished memories and condolences at www.reidfuneral home.ca Reid Funeral Home will plant a tree in memory of Patricia Conley COWELL, Gerry In loving memory of Gerry Cowell, May 2, 1932 to March 31, 1998 Think of him still as the same I say, "He is not dead, he is just away." - We miss you always Shirley, Scott, Donna, Kevin, Suzanne, Mike and families ______________________ STORY - GEE In loving memory of a dear son and brother Todd A. Gee May 1969-Mar. 1985 dear father and grandfather William J. Story Oct. 1901 - Mar. 1982 dear mother and grandmother Mary E. Story Sept. 1904-Apr. 2005 Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the end, They simply mean we miss you Until we meet again! - Never does a day go by without loving thoughts of you - - (Mom) Gail and Bob, Troy, Amy, Kaitlyn and Eric ______________________ VIVIER, Earl April 1st It's hard to believe it's been one year. Life is measured in time, your time with us was too short. Your memories treasured, your sense of humour remembered. Your laughter echoes in our hearts and we wish every day for more days you could have stayed. -Evelyn and family ______________________ LAFORET, Katelyn Aug. 1, 2003-Mar. 28, 2005 I remember the first time I saw you. You just took my heart. You put up such a hard fight but God needed you so you and Grandpa Tootsie could be together as you both loved each other so much. You touched so many lives in your short life with so many smiles and laughs, even when you didn't feel good. I love and miss you more every day Punky. - Grandma Jean Newman P.S. Yes I sing our song to you when I visit your grave. ______________________ MACTIER In memory of Malcolm who passed away 19 years ago. "You are in our thoughts" - Lovingly remembered by your family ______________________ DALGLEISH, Marion In loving memory of a wonderful mother who passed away 10 years ago on March 20, 1997. You can only have one mother Patient, kind and true, No other friend in all the world Will be so true to you. For all her loving kindness She asks nothing in return, If all the world deserted me To my mother I could turn. To those who have a mother Treasure her with care, For you never know her value `Til you see her vacant chair. - Sadly missed by Kim and family ______________________ VRIESACKER, Albert We would like to express our sincere thank you to our friends and neighbours for the lovely floral tributes, masses and donations. Special thank you to the doctors, nurses on the 8th floor at Windsor Regional Hospital. Also special thank you to the V.O.N. nurse and Father Larry Brunet for the services at the Reid Funeral Home nd at the cemetery. From Annette Sagaert and amily _____________________ Thank You To all the good people of he community of Oldcastle, hank you for the very genrous gift recently received fter my surgery in Ottawa. our generosity overhelms me. Thank you for our on going support over he past year with your ards, flowers and good ishes. The kindness of so any will be cherished and emembered always. Janet Bezaire and Family _____________________ CONLEY, Patricia It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia at her home in Essex on Fri. Mar. 23, 2007 at the age of 56. Beloved wife of Shawn of Essex. Devoted and cherished mother of Kelly Conley of Toronto and Jaclyn Conley and husband Jonathan Brand of Connecticut. Dear sister of Larry Shepley. Sadly missed by her dear friend and niece Wendy Vlasic and her dearest friends Kathleen MacDonald, Lauren Bendzsak and Jeannie Voligny. Predeceased by her mother and father Olive and H. Glen Shepley. While working at the VON and with the volunteers at the Meals On Wheels program, Pat touched the lives of many. Patricia is survived by many family and friends and will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know her. We would like to acknowledge the wonderful care of the VON, CCAC and a very sincere thanks for the friendship and care of VON nurse, Vickie Smith. Funeral service to celebrate Patricia's life was held from the Reid Funeral Home in Essex on Mon. Mar. 26. Cremation followed. In loving memory of Patricia, donations to the Windsor/Essex Humane Society would be appreciated. WALLACE, Gwyneth Gwyneth Wallace passed away peacefully at Malden Park on Sun. Mar. 25, 2007 at 85 yrs. of age. Beloved wife of the late William Wallace (April 1991). Loving mother of the late Maureen, wife of Ronald Griffin, Colleen and husband Robert Dawson, Elizabeth and husband Jim Scratch, Bill and wife Susan Wallace. Daughter of the late Delmar and Winnifred Myers. Treasured grandma of Tracey, Brent, Cory, Kevin, Kelly, Jason, Amy, Bill, Bryan and Rob. Great grandma of 12 great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her special friend Jean Boos. Gwyneth was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #201, Essex. If you so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Centre or to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Gwyneth's life will be celebrated on Wed. Mar. 28 at 11 a.m. at the Stewart L. Kennedy Funeral Home, 128 Talbot St. N., Essex with Father Chris Quinlan officiating (519-776-7378). Cremation to follow. You may leave your cherished memories online at www.kennedyfh.com To Place A Memorial Verse in The Essex Free Press Please Call 519-776-4268 HICKEY BYRNE Barristers & Solicitors Joseph A. Byrne B.A., M.A., LL.B Colleen A. Sylvester B. Comm., LL.B. Lianne M. Byrne, LL.B. 14 Centre St., Essex, ON N8M 1N9 Tel: 519-776-7349 Fax: 519-776-8161 Corporate · Wills/Power of Attorney · Estates · Real Estate