· Wednesday, February 7, 2007 · Page 30 PLANTE, Vernon Feb. 7, 1939-Feb. 9, 2006 As we lie in bed at night and we try to sleep We think of our Dad and we start to weep Why God, did you take ur Dad When you knew he was he only father we had? This is not real, it must e a dream When we opened our yes, we just wanted to cream We were hoping against ope, that there was some istake That it wasn't our Dad ou had to take He was still so young and h so strong Are you sure God that ou haven't got it all wrong How do we stop our tears rom falling When the phone rings nd we know it's not him alling And how do we fill this mpty space That held so many memries of his loving face Our Dad was a wonderul man who was always willing o give a helping hand He stood tall and was full f life He was loved dearly by is kids especially by his ife His loving memory will e forever etched in our inds Cause our Dad was one f a kind. Lovingly remembered by our wife Rose and your hildren Violet, Diane, tewart, Sheila, Sherrylynn nd Vance and all our famiies _____________________ Dear Dad It's been a year since od came like a thief in the night and took you while you ere sleeping without a fight. You told me you were cared Dad and didn't want to ie I'm so sorry I could do othing but hold you and cry. I knew you were suffering I could hear in your voice God heard it too so he had no choice He gently lifted you away to a better place while I was left here with only the memories of your loving face. My tears still flow like pouring rain I wake up at night still calling your name My life goes on without you but some days Dad it's really hard like today when it's your birthday and I can't send you a card. So I'm writing you a message, to send up above to let you know I miss you and give you my love. I know you're an angel Dad watching down from a cloud I hope you can hear me as I sing Happy Birthday real loud on this special day the day of your birth I'd have God bring you back to earth for one big hug and one last kiss cause these are the things I really miss. - Love always and forever, Sheila ______________________ Vern Plante February 7th Happy Birthday Grandpa, we love and miss you lots Love Crystal, James, Candie-lee and boys ______________________ GILLETT, Lyle Lyle Gillett passed away suddenly at home on Tues. Jan. 30, 2007 at 69 years of age. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Robertson) with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage. Dear father of Ron and wife Tami Gillett, Dan and wife Barb Gillett, Sandy and husband Craig Adams, Carol and husband Les Spence. Loved grandpa of Jana and Dane Gillett, Jamie Gillett and Dylan Montague, Michael and Leyton Spence. Great grandpa of Tyson Grant. Dearest brother of Betty, wife of the late Hugh Lee, Marie and husband Vince Breault and "Bud" Gillett. Brother-in-law of Alan and wife Carol Robertson, Bob and wife Loraine Robertson, Janet and husband Cliff Hartwick, David and wife Eunice Robertson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lyle was a dedicated employee of Gillett Sheet Metal in Leamington for 44 years. Lyle's life was celebrated on Fri. Feb. 2 at the Stewart L. Kennedy Funeral Home in Essex with Pastor Tom Harmon officiating. Cremation followed. If you so desire, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. You may send your cherished memories to skennedy11@bellnet.ca Lyle was a treasured husband, father, grandpa and friend. BROWNELL Dorothy Ruth Dorothy Ruth Brownell (Calhoun), 82 yrs., passed away peacefully on Mon. Jan. 29, 2007 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. She will be sadly missed by her children Daniel Calhoun and wife Eileen, Lunenburg, ON; Ruth Bushey and husband Gary, Stoney Point, ON; Sue Calhoun, Shediac, NB; Laura Calhoun, Essex; Mary Paske husband Harold, and Calgary; Wyman Calhoun and wife Kelly, Amherstburg. Loving grandmother to the late Scott (1973), Jeff, Jay, Casey, Cory, Terry, Amanda, Eric, Martin, Raphaelle, Irene, Max, Connor and great grandmother of five great grandsons. Predeceased by her loving parents Harold and Ethel Brownell. Dear sister of Ruby Rozich and David Brownell. Dorothy was a retired RNA from Grace Hospital after earning her RNA degree at 59 yrs. young. She recently became a published author when her book of poetry, Wondrous Grace, poems written from 1939 to 1965, many relating to wartimes, was printed by Essex Baptist Church of which she was a long time member. Dorothy never lost the love for learning, taking music lessons later in life and playing in several recitals. Dorothy was passionate about everything that was important to her, family, knitting, painting and music. Funeral service to celebrate Dorothy's life was held on Fri. Feb. 2 at Essex Baptist Church in Essex with Pastor John Kenyon officiating. Interment at Victoria Memorial Gardens, Arrangements Oldcastle. entrusted with the Reid Funeral Home in Essex. As an expression of sympathy, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca Reid Funeral Home will plant a tree in memory of Dorothy Brownell to the Windsor and Essex County Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted with the Stewart L. Kennedy Funeral Home, 128 Talbot St. N., Essex (519776-7378). You may send your condolences to skennedy11@ bellnet.ca CAVENDER, Verlie May Verlie May Cavender (nee Carson) passed away in her 87th year at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital on Wed. Jan. 31, 2007. Formerly of Huron Lodge. Cherished mother of Carol and Jim Gardner, Windsor; Harry (Butch) and Sue Cavender, London; Lynda and Ron Fairhurst, Essex. Will be missed by 12 grandchildren: Michele (M.J.) Gardner and Karen Hobden, Kevin and Wendy Gardner, Ian and Marlene Gardner, all of Windsor; Beth and Jack Roberts, Kevin Cavender, Wendy and Paul Feron, Chris and Nancy Cavender, Tammy and Jim McGrady, Cathy Cavender, all of London; Tim and Deborah Fairhurst, Bob and Vicki Fairhurst, Cynthia and Bill Welacky, all of Essex; and 20 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Harry Carson, Doreen and Bill Garant. Verlie was employed at Peerless Cleaners for 20 years. She always wanted to be a nurse and although not able to fulfill this desire, she spent her life helping others. Funeral service was held at the Anderson Funeral Home and Cremation Centre in Windsor on Feb. 3 with Rev. Linda Hollingsworth officiating. Interment at Victoria Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Arthritis Society or Ambassador Baptist Church. www.andersonfuneralhomewindsor.com FARMLANDS OFFERED FOR SALE BY TENDER There are offered for sale the farmlands of the late Denis Mullins, located at 1404-1454 2nd Concession Road, Part of Lot 14, Concession 2, Rochester Township, Town of Lakeshore, Ontario. There are three separate parcels consisting of a 49 acre parcel with the farmhouse and ancillary buildings, and two 50 acre vacant parcels. Deadline for receiving the tenders is February 28, 2007. To obtain the tender forms and for further information contact: Paul L. Mullins Solicitor for the Estate Office Phone: 519-255-7707 Home Phone: 519-975-4456 ______________________ BILLING, Donald Ora Donald Ora Billing passed away on Sun. Feb. 4, 2007 at 79 yrs. of age. Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie (nee Boos). Son of the late Joseph and Kathleen Billing. Brother of Gerald, Earla, Lorna, Shirley and the late Joseph, Geraldine, Florence and Ron. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation services have taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. If you so desire, donations