Sep 29, 2014 |
April 30, 1934 – September 27, 2014
Carson, Rev. William McMillin (Mac) – On Saturday September 27, Mac died at Hamilton General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He will be missed terribly by his wife, Barbara, and by his children, Neill, Craig and Fiona, their partners, Elizabeth, Nina and Russ and by his grandchildren, Eileen, Michael, Liam, Rachel, Colin and Clare. Mac was a United Church Minister who believed deeply that his ministry and calling were expressed in his service to his church and community and to the many individuals he touched through his work. Ordained to the Methodist Church in Ireland in 1959 he started his Canadian ministry at Londesboro United Church. In Hamilton, Mac started as a street Padre and as chaplain at Barton Street Jail. He founded Hamilton Wesley House in 1969 and eventually became Commissioner of Social Services in Hamilton Wentworth Region. He ended his career as Chief Administrative Office of the Region. Mac served as president of OMSA, as Chair of the Ontario Housing Corporation and was founding director of Public Private Partnerships. Mac was an active volunteer throughout his life. He was a proud Rotarian, a member of the “Routes” Youth Board, a CUSO volunteer and supported a variety of not for profit organizations in their work. Visitation will be at Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home in Dundas on Thursday, October 2 from 7-9 pm. The funeral will be at St. Paul’s United Church in Dundas on Friday, October 3 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully directed to the Christian Children’s Fund of Canada.
Sep 29, 2014 |
September 20, 1918 – September 29, 2014
Rowbotham, Georgie Emma (née Stone). Passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 96, on September 29, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas. Beloved wife of Bill Rowbotham (d. 1983) and mother of Willie (b. 1947) and Deborah (b. 1950). Georgie was born in 1918, on a farm near Strongfield Saskatchewan to Theresa and Peter Stone. The second of ten children, she was predeceased by sisters Verna and Edna and brothers Gordon, Gerald and Lloyd. She is survived by sisters Ruth, Marjorie and Maureen and by her brother Jim (and Nora) along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. As a young girl she played baseball and curled. Georgie, along with her sister Verna, avidly listened to the radio to get the lyrics of the latest songs so that she could play them on the piano at the next dance. She left school at sixteen and, having played a major role in the upbringing of her younger siblings, began working as mother’s help for a number of different families. While she was with one of these she met her future husband Bill. The war intervened, however, and Bill went away to serve in the navy while Georgie and her cousin Marion came to Hamilton to work in war-related industry at Westinghouse. She and Bill were married in 1946 in Hamilton where Bill had just begun to work at International Harvester. Her many interests included crocheting, crossword puzzles, bowling and curling but golf was number one. She was a long time member of Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club and an active player until her eighty-sixth year. Our thanks go to the staff at Caroline Place, The Georgian and St. Josephs Villa for their kind attention and care over the past two years. Cremation has taken place and, in accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral ceremony. In lieu of flowers donations should be sent to the McMaster Children’s Hospital.
Sep 29, 2014 |
September 13, 1927 – September 25, 2014
Bottrill, Catherine (nee Tekatch) “Kenny” – Peacefully, passed away at St. Joseph’s Villa on Thursday, September 25, 2014, in her 88th year. Cherished and much loved wife of the late Gordon (2013). Loving mother of Cameron Bottrill and Lynn Vogan (nee Bottrill) and her husband Kerry Kloepfer. Catherine will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Amanda and Aaron Vogan. A Celebration of Catherine’s Life will take place on Saturday, October 4th at 12:30 p.m. at ST. JOSEPH’S VILLA CHAPEL, 56 Governor’s Rd Dundas. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hamilton Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Thank you to the loving and caring staff at Pinegrove at St. Joseph’s Villa. Please sign Catharine’s online Book of Condolence at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca
Sep 26, 2014 |
October 19, 1927 – September 25, 2014
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Hamilton General Hospital on Thursday, September 25, 2014 in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband and best friend for 61 years, Frank. Much loved mother of Frank (Lois), Marilyn (Brian), and Nancy (Carey). Loving Gramma to Kristen (Martin), Denis (Katalin), Karl (Holly), Amanda (Glen), Kyle (Christy), Joshua, Zachary, Ryan, Katie, and Meaghan. Great-Gramma to Taylor, Aiden, Madeline, Violet, Kaylee, Ben, Fiona, and Owen. June will be sadly missed by her twin sister May and brother-in-law Trevor as well as many nieces and nephews, and fondly remembered by many friends. June enjoyed many hours at her condominium with her fellow “Puzzlers”. The family would like to thank June’s grandchildren for their care and support for June immediately following her hospitalization. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held at Grove Cemetery, Dundas, on Saturday October 11th at 11:00 am. At June’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Sep 23, 2014 |
August 9, 1925 – September 18, 2014
RCAF WWII Veteran – Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on Thursday, September 18, 2014, at the age of 89, with his family by his side. Predeceased by his wife Shirley. Dearly loved and missed by his sons Terry (Darci) and Brian (Donna) and his daughter Sharon (Joe Houston); grandchildren Karri (Jamie), Lori (Oliver), Evan and Olivia; great-grandchild Jacob and lifelong friends Stan and Grace Bojeski, Laura and Fred (Bing) Bringleson and his very good friend Ron (The Swede) Burak, along with many more friends and family members. A special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph’s Villa, Cedar Grove South Wing for all their care and kindness given to Larry. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, September 28, in the afternoon and evening from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where Larry’s Service will take place on Monday, September 29, at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. Interment Grove Cemetery. If you so desire, donations to the Hamilton SPCA would be appreciated by the family.
