STAPLES, Elizabeth Ann Peacefully at The Carpenter Hospice, Burlington, on Thursday, April 13, 2006 in her 70th year. Betty, beloved wife of George. Loving mother of Jayne Staples, Andrew Staples, James Staples and his wife Pompea. Cherished grandmother of W. J., Elizabeth and Samuel. Dear step-sister of Harry and Thomas Walker. Predeceased by her parents Clarence and Verna Heideman, step-mother Madge Heideman and son-in-law Glenn Newman. The family would like to thank Dr. Knight and staff of Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital - Cancer Clinic and all the staff of Carpenter Hospice for all their care and support. Memorial visiting will be held at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333) on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 from 11:30 a.m. until time of Service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. For those who wish, expressions of sympathy to Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital - Cancer Clinic or The Carpenter Hospice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.