Dec 30, 2013 |
July 29, 1931 – December 16, 2013
Lawrence Robert (Bob) Davidson Sr., 82, died after a lengthy illness on December 16, 2013, at the Kelso Villa Retirement Home, Owen Sound, ON. Born July 29, 1931 in Hamilton, ON, he is predeceased by his parents, William and Marion (Cox) Davidson, sisters Alberta Davidson, Dorothea Davidson and brother William (Bill) Davidson, all of Hamilton, ON, and his first wife Joan (Foster) Davidson, of Millgrove, ON. Leaving behind, Bob and Joan’s children; Bob Jr. (Vicky), David (Cindy) all of Drumheller, AB, Larry of Owen Sound, ON, and daughter Linda Whyte of Toronto, ON, Also leaving behind his step-daughter Lisa (Mark) Mitchell of Haldimand, ON and step-son Jay (Shannon) Taylor of Edmonton, ON. Grandpa will be missed by his 6 grandchildren; Carla & Jordan Davidson, Wayne & Jesse Davidson, Lauren & Andrew Whyte and 4 step-grandchildren Ally & Meghan Mitchell and Nathan & Emma Taylor. Bob later married Karen (Taylor) Davidson in 1979 and together they raised Karen’s children, Lisa and Jay until their separation in 2000. As a teenager, Bob was an active member of the Hamilton Cycling Club where both he and his brother Bill trained and participated in many road and track races. Bob’s training took him around the Hamilton Bay every morning prior the ringing of the first bell at school. Bob spent over 50 years in the elevator business, in Hamilton and Owen Sound as an owner and working alongside his union brothers. Bob owned Davidson Electrical and serviced the Chatsworth area.
Dad, this is your final ride up in the elevator car to the Penthouse! Rest in Peace.
A special thank you to the staff at Kelso Villa for the care and support they provided to Bob while he lived there. The family would also like to thank Wayne McNabb and Kevin Cavanaugh, both of Owen Sound, ON for their support over the last year. Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremated remains will be held Friday, February 21, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Bob’s name to Prostate Cancer Canada, 2 Lombard Street, 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M5C 1M1 or online at https://prostatecancercanada.donorportal.ca.
Dec 29, 2013 |
Carlton, Andrina Blakely (nee Macfarlane) – Peacefully at Hamilton General Hospital on Sunday December 29, 2013 in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband Edward (Ted) Walter; sister of Wally (Tebby), Blakely (Betty) and Grace (Andy) Swan. Beloved mother of Drina Nixon (Bob), Brock (Susan), Esther Barrons (David), Kim (Judy), and very proud grandmother of Joel, Duncan, Laurel, David, Andrina. Lindsay, Carlton, Hollis, Charlie, and Andrew. Born in Hamilton,
Ontario, to Dr. Percy and Andrina Macfarlane, graduate of Westdale Collegiate and McMaster (BA), a WWII veteran and member of the WRNS (Wrens). She will be remembered for her commitment to the community including St. Paul’s United Church, the CNIB, Hamilton Artisans Guild and the Junior League of Hamilton. Her creative touch as an artisan in copper enamel and glass led her to many craft fairs and finally the early years creating and building Textures on Locke St., Hamilton. She was a devoted participant and fan of her children’s and grandchildren’s many and varied activities plus a lifelong supporter of the McMaster Marauders and Hamilton Ti-Cats. A skilled golfer until she retired her clubs at age 86, Andrina also gained great pleasure through music and a good round of bridge. She loved travel – whether through the Dundas Travel Club, her own worldwide adventures or following those of her children and grandchildren, she approached all with a curiosity and openness to learning. Andrina lived a life full of adventure and love, and was an inspiration for many: paraphrasing Invictus (Henley) – she was the master of her fate; and the captain of her soul. The family sends a special thanks to the staff and her many friends at Amica at Dundas for the caring and compassionate support during her final years. Friends will be received by the family on Friday afternoon and evening, January 3, 2014 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A celebration of Andrina’s life will take place at ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, 29 Park Street West, Dundas on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ten Thousand Villages, 65B Heritage Drive, New Hamburg, ON N3A 2J3 would be appreciated by the family.
Dec 27, 2013 |
December 4, 1926 – December 27, 2013
Liota, Anne (Antonina) – Peacefully went to join her Lord Redeemer Jesus on Friday, December 27th 2013 at the age of 87. Predeceased by her parents Eduardo and Carmela (Tabone) Liota as well as her brothers Joseph, Michael and sister Sarah (Ken) Brown. Anne will be lovingly remembered by her sister Lee (George) Burgess and sisters-in-law Margaret and Audrey; Especially missed by Philip (MaryLinda) Burgess, Carol Burgess, Aida (Tim) Hyshka, Patricia (Chris) Catizzone, Annamarie Burgess (Ian Holloway) and many other nieces and nephews. Anne was a loyal, faithful Deaconess for the United Church of Canada, providing years of service for many peoples in 3 provinces. A heartfelt thank you to the staff and friends at Bertram Place, Dr J. Williams and staff, the nurses at Bayshore, PSW’s at S.E.H.C. and the staff at the C.C.A.C. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, 29 Park Street, West, Dundas at 10 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Paul’s United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Dec 26, 2013 |
December 6, 1931 – December 24, 2013
Sardella, Norma Eleanor (nee Pegg) – At St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, in her 83rd year. Beloved companion of Bill Rex. Dear mother of Barbara of Dundas, David (Joanne Bennett) of Hamilton, Donald (Kim) of St. George, Cheryl (Bill Holly) of Brantford, Richard of Seattle, WA and her daughter-in-law Crystal. Loving grandmother to 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Norma will be sadly missed by her brother Jim of Millgrove and her sisters Jean Palmer (Roy Alward) of Strabane and Joanne (George Raymond ) of Hamilton. Predeceased by her husband Walter “Blackie” (1991), her son Christopher, daughter-in-law Bonnie, son-in-law Ron, grand daughter Tara, her brother Charles and sister Donna Laking. Norma drove school bus in Dundas for 24 years. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Norma will be held Monday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Bethel Cemetery, Kilbride. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Dec 23, 2013 |
November 28, 1926 – December 19, 2013
Leech, Margaret Joyce- Peacefully at Grace Villa, Hamilton on Thursday, December 19 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Leech. Sadly missed by sons Frederick (Thelma); Douglas (Deborah); Bruce (Ange) and daughters, Nora (Bill Harvie) and Nancy (Robert Bertin). Margaret is survived by 8 grandchildren and her sister-in-law Elizabeth (William Anderson). An avid gardener, Margaret was a past president of the Orangeville and District Horticultural Society. In keeping with Margaret’s wishes there will be no funeral and an interment will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Charitable donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Orangeville and District Horticultural Society.
