May 16, 2014 |
January 29, 1922 – May 16, 2014
Sanders, Rachel Bernice (nee Almas) – With saddened hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother Bernice on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Hamilton General Hospital in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband George (1997). Dearly loved by her son Brad (Dominique) and daughter Kim Sanders-Gonzalez (Juan Gonzalez): grandchildren Chad Sanders (Alexandra Feswick), Danielle (Mike Dunlop), Justin Hayes, Dylan Hayes,and Chase Hayes; and many loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Marie. Bernice was a family oriented woman. She loved to garden, enjoy her dogs, loved to smile and laugh and was very fond of keeping traditions like her Saturday shopping sprees and special occasion family gatherings at her home. In her earlier years she enjoyed horseback riding with her husband and built a life in the family home that she and her husband built on Rock Chapel Road. A special thank you for the wonderful care from the staff at Blackadar Retirement Home and to the staff at the Hamilton General Hospital. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas where Bernice’s Service will take place on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Hamilton Cemetery. If you so wish, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
May 5, 2014 |
October 20, 1922 – May 5, 2014
Erkelens, Margaretha “Margaret” (nee den Hartog) – At her home in her 92nd year, Margaret passed peacefully away on May 5, 2014. Predeceased by her husband Christiaan (1999). She will be dearly loved and remembered by her children Peter (Kenna), Nick (Violet), Christina (Peter Worron) and John (Kim). Survived by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters and their families, as well as many other relatives in Holland. Margaret will be dearly remembered by her best friend Ruth and her loving dog Peppy. Margaret was born in TerAar, Holland on October 20, 1922 and came to Canada in 1952. Her love for life and her hobbies were her family. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday afternoon and evening, May 8, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation will follow. A private graveside interment will take place at a later date at Mt. Zion Cemetery. If you so wish, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
May 5, 2014 |
August 24, 1923 – May 2, 2014
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on May 2, 2014 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Betty (Buttery). Predeceased by his first wife Nora Garvey. Father of Peter, stepfather of Sharron Brown (Rick). Grandfather of Lesley Bellavia (Joe), Jason, Jaymie Batardeh (Rob) and Scott Brown (Elisa). Great grandfather of Curtis, Gabrielle, Lucas, Ben, Maddie and Max. Survived by sister in law Joan Prowse and brothers in law Bert Simpson and Harold Prowse. Predeceased by several brothers in law and sisters in law. Cremation has taken place. A service will take place at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 12 p.m. with visitation beginning one hour prior at 11 a.m. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Alzheimer Foundation would be appreciated.
May 5, 2014 |
September 23, 1915 – May 4, 2014
Battersby, Elsie (Heywood) – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the John Noble Home in Brantford in her 99th year, surrounded by her daughter Lola, granddaughter Josie and her husband Alex Law and her great-granddaughters and their spouses Jenny (Andrew), Amanda (Jeff) and Katie (Kevin). Elsie was the beloved wife of the late Launce (1991) and much loved mother of Nat (Helen) of Ottawa, Isabelle Park (the late Roy), Fort Erie, and Lola Brooks of Hamilton. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great granddaughters. Predeceased by her parents Wesley and Mary Ann Heywood, her sisters Jessie Radar and Bessie Campbell and her grandson Michael Park (1983). Elsie was born September 23, 1915 on the family farm in Usborne Twp. Exeter, ON. Cremation has taken place. As per Elsie’s wishes a graveside service at the Exeter Cemetery will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 12 o’clock. The family would like to thank the staff of John Noble Home Grand Terrace for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Elsie during her 2-1/2 year stay with them. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Hamilton-Burlington S.P.C.A or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
