Feb 22, 2015 |
February 27, 1952 – February 21, 2015
Hill, James Charles “Jim” – Unexpectedly on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at the Hamilton General Hospital, one week before his 63rd birthday. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Hunter), and loving father to Reverend Wesley (Martina) of Bancroft and Dale of Hamilton. Proud grandpa of Johanna, Stephen and Josiah. Beloved son of Margaret and the late James Hill. Jim will be sadly missed by his mother-in-law Elizabeth Hunter and her family, his brothers; Kerby (Joan) and Bryon, his sisters; Marny Hay (Terry) and Wendy Roberts (Mike), and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was an Elder at Knox Presbyterian Church, Waterdown. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 23 Melville Street, Dundas. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to the Community Living Hamilton Drum Corps, 191 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON L8R 1Y6 would be appreciated by the family.
Feb 21, 2015 |
July 31, 1944 – February 11, 2015
Gough, Ross Carswell – It is with sadness that we announce that Ross Gough passed away at home on February 11, 2015. Born on July 31, 1944. Predeceased by his parents James and Isabel Gough (Stenhouse). Brother to Heather (Al) and Janelle (James). Uncle to Jillian, Jeralee and Jolene. Great Uncle to Lucas and Hannah. Ross was a longtime supporter of the Tiger Cats and Maple Leafs. Many thanks to his long time landlord Jack. There will be no visitation or funeral as per his request. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Parkinson’s Society would be appreciated.
Feb 18, 2015 |
September 26, 1917 – February 18, 2015
LeWarne, Alice Elizabeth – died peacefully on February 18, 2015, at Idlewyld Manor, Hamilton, Ontario at the age of 97 years. She was born on September 26, 1917, the second daughter of George and Winifred LeWarne, in Mount Forest, Ontario. She is predeceased by her sister, Jane (1992). She graduated from Stratford Teachers’ College and from Queen’s University, Kingston, and taught for 34 years, primarily for the Hamilton-Wentworth Board of Education, before retiring. Betty was an avid bird watcher, a weaver, an amateur photographer, painter, an extensive world traveller and a maker of Cloisonne jewellery. She was honoured for her work by the Artisan’s Guild and by the Field Naturalists of Hamilton area. She will be sadly missed by several cousins in Jarvis, & Peterborough, Ontario, Vancouver, Lethbridge, Calgary, ( Alberta), and in Palo Alto, California, as well as many friends. There will be a Memorial Service to honour her life on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Binkley United Church, 1570 Main St. West, Hamilton, followed by interment in Little Lake Cemetery in Peterborough, Ontario on April 11, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Idlewyld Manor, 449 Sanatorium Road, Hamilton, ON L9C 2A7, Binkley United Church, 1570 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 1E8 or Frontier College, 35 Jackes Avenue, Toronto, ON M4T 1E2.
Feb 17, 2015 |
March 26, 1946 – February 16, 2015
Zimmerman, Mary – Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Juravinski Hospital in her 68th year. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Ike. Cherished mother of Lynne (Mike), Sherri ( Rod), Jim (Diane) and Kim (Craig). Sadly missed by her sister Lynda (Brian) and predeceased by her brother Ken (Carol). Much loved grandmother to Thomas, Allyssa, Renee, Danielle, Chaz, Tanner, Hadleigh, Mackenzie, Olivia, James and Emma. Also sadly missed by her nephew Brad, niece Sara (Jordan), great-nephews Jonathan and Michael, niece Amy (Ken) and great-nephews Mason, Carter, Trenton and Lincoln. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Celebration of Mary’s Life will take place on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juravinski Cancer Centre or the Cancer Assistance Program would be appreciated by the family.
Feb 17, 2015 |
March 29, 1916 – February 13, 2015
Scott, Charles (Chuck) Irven – After years of wonderful experiences among family and friends, it is with sadness, yet gratitude for his full and interesting life we announce the passing of Dad. Predeceased by our Mother, his cherished wife, Kathleen B.A. (Carey) 2001. Loving father of Debbie Withers (Ken) of Minesing and Wendy Kam (David) of Hamilton. Predeceased by his dear younger brothers, Hugh (2002) and Gordon (1980). Loving remembered, respected and admired by grandchildren Jacklyn, Scott, Ali, Tyler and Chadd. Also survived by sister-in-laws Marion Scott of Kitchener, Pat Scott of Burlington, Brother-in-law John (Margaret) Carey, Port Robinson. Many nieces and nephews will hold fond memories and have quiet chuckles of occasions spent with Uncle Chuck. He was former Traffic Manager of the Canada Coach Lines Limited and the Grayline Sightseeing of Niagara Falls and many years with the Hamilton Street Railway Management team, retiring in 1981 after 45 years of service. He was Past President and Life Member of the Ontario Motor Coach Association and member of the OMCA Hall of Fame. Former Director and Life Member of the Motor Coach Association and served on several National and International Motor Coach committees. Dad was a 4 year Army Veteran of WWII, serving in Canada, England and Holland. He always enjoyed a Single Malt scotch and good conversation with family and friends. Winters were spent in Port Charlotte and then up North for the happy times at the family cottage at Carey Point on Halls Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor dad’s memory a donation to the Dundas Salvation Army or the Hamilton SPCA will help those in need.