Sampson, Douglas Ralph “Doug” “Sammy”

Nov 15, 2013 | 15 comments

July 17th, 1946 – November 15th  2013

B.Sc Chemistry – McMaster University.

Physiotherapy – SMR, University of Manitoba.

Former President of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association.

It is with great sorrow, and solace that we celebrate Doug in his passing.  He was a quiet, caring, and loyal man with a generous heart, and loving personality.  He taught us how to be a fighter without ever being angry, or raising his voice.  Doug accepted his struggle with Huntington’s Disease with tremendous dignity.  His strength and courage was both inspiring and humbling. Doug leaves behind his dear and devoted wife of 44 years, Anna, whom was always at his side.  Loving father of Mark (Shileen), who gave him continuous joy and shared many wonderful memories onboard the train. He is also survived by his loving, and nurturing mother, Marie Sampson; his wonderful siblings Dan (Jan), Scott (Joanne), Laura (Kent Ginther).  Loving brother-in-law of Peter Rappazzo (Iole), and sister-in-law Sundae O’Sullivan (Terry). Doug is predeceased by his father John Sampson, stepfather Larry Kilgour, and in-laws Santo (Carmela) Rappazzo. Doug will be missed by all his nieces and nephews. Sammy was blessed with a legion of friends, including Bill, Denis, Barb, cruising buddies, and his best man Wayne Cummings, who continued to comfort, guide and entertain him for many years. Upon retirement Doug was steadfast at completing the weekly NY Times crossword puzzle with his mother and Larry.  He will be remembered most for his keen mind and continuous travel adventures. The family expresses the utmost gratitude to the staff at the Valley Trail unit at St. Joseph’s Villa, for their kindness, respect and support; especially Chaplin Beverly, Elaine, Devy, Marilou, Annette and Dr. Kronenwald. Friends will be received by the family on Monday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 6-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral Mass Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at ST, AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment Gates of Heaven Cemetery. Prayer Service Monday evening at 8 o’clock in the Funeral Home, followed by a Eulogy. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy to the Huntington Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.

Kavanagh, Dakota Luke

Nov 12, 2013 | 17 comments

October 6, 1987 – November 9, 2013

Kavanagh, Dakota Luke

– Suddenly in Toronto on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at age 26. Beloved
son of Susan Cauchy and the late Michael Kavanagh and loving brother of Wade.
Grandson to Jocelyn Kavanagh and Elize Hartley. Dakota will be sadly missed by
his “second” mother Dawn Rivard (Ted), his aunts, uncles, cousins and
many friends. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday evening from
7-9 and Friday afternoon from 12 until Dakota’s Service at 2 o’clock at the
Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Interment
Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nature Conservancy of
Canada would be appreciated.

McGuinness, Ursula

Nov 3, 2013 | 42 comments

August 24, 1955 – November 2, 2013

With her family at her side, Ursula passed away suddenly at St. Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton, on November 2nd, 2013 at the age of 58.  Ursula leaves her cherished children Caitlin Lazarus and Brennan Lazarus, her devoted partner Brian Underdown and her extended family Eric, Russell, Margot, Julian, Aubrey and Vivien Underdown.  She will be sorely missed by her sister Jackie McGuinness and brother in-law John Boisvenue and her dear cousin Laura O’Connell.  Born in Dublin and growing up in Montreal, Ursula was from her earliest years an adventurer.  After graduating from McGill, she joined CUSO as a teacher in Nigeria and travelled fearlessly through Africa in troubled times and other exotic places which influenced her decision to develop a career as a scientist devoted to vaccine research.  Settling in Hamilton in 1998 Ursula developed a successful practice as a patent agent with Gowlings.  Her family will remember her bright spirit, the many shared dinner conversations and her loving support. A visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas.  A Service Celebrating Ursula’s Life will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday November 7th at 2 p.m.   In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton, would be appreciated by the family.