Hamilton, Laurie Lynn (nee Tratch)

December 20, 1962 – January 27, 2016

Hamilton_L_oval2Hamilton, Laurie Lynn – At the age of 53. Suddenly at home on January 27, 2016.  Beloved wife of Alan, loving mother of Cynthia (Randy), Daniel and Evan.  Cherished daughter of Linda and Henry Tratch.  Sister of Leslie Greene (Michael) and Holly Graham (Jamie).  Laurie was a nurse at Hamilton Health Sciences (McMaster) for 31 years.  She will be sadly missed by all!  Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas.  Laurie’s Service will take place at ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 1140 King Street West, Hamilton on Monday at 11:00 a.m.  Interment White Chapel Memorial Gardens.  If you so wish, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.

Pristupa, Miro Gus

Pristupa_MiroMarch 22, 1949 – January 23, 2016

 

Miro lost his battle to the universal forces that enlisted him on January 23, 2016.  Terribly missed by wife and best friend, Jo-Anne Kershaw; beloved dog, Ellie; and by all who have a story to tell about their memorable and funny encounters with him. He fought long and hard and made sure that all who met him during these past few months would remember his fight. He was hugely loved by most, misunderstood by a few, and miserably let down by the medical profession. Charming, witty and uniquely intelligent, he was also enigmatic and sometimes reclusive, troubled by the dark memories that are often the plight of good police men and women.  Over the course of a storied and colourful career with the Toronto Police Service, he helped put away some high profile criminals and put integrity first in all his dealings with the public.  An accomplished pianist, he was also a lover of orchids and birds, butterflies and women. Predeceased by parents, Mary and Miro, and brother, Zdenek.  Survived by brothers Milan and Jaro.  In lieu of flowers or donations, Miro would ask that you offer a biscuit to a stranger’s dog, give cold water to the garbage man on a hot summer day, kibitz with the checkout girl, and throw some milkweed seed into the wind.

The universe needs you, Miro. You can’t do better than that.  Je t’adore.

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 29, at 11 a.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, Ontario.

Swanborough, Robert Arthur “Bob”

July 28, 1932 – January 18, 2016

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, with his family by his side on Monday, January 18th 2016 in his 84th year.   Much loved  husband and best friend of Anne. Cherished father of Robert (Karen) and Laurie.  Survived by his brother Jim (Pat) and sister Joyce (Neal).  Bob was a loving grandfather to Hayden, Brianne, Lara, Josh, Meghan and Logan.  Bob will also be sadly missed by many other family, friends and nieces and nephews.  Bob cherished the time he spent with all of his grandchildren and was also a fine local artist being quite involved with the Dundas Valley School of Art.  Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday evening from 6-9 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas.  A private family funeral will be held.  A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.

Thede, Gordon (Joe) Ainsley

May 12, 1935 – January 18, 2016Gordon_Thede_Early

Thede, Gordon (Joe) Ainsley – Peacefully surrounded by family, Gordon (Joe) passed away at home on January 18th, 2016 in his 81st year, with his beloved wife Pat of 60 years by his side. Dear father of Tammy (David), Lori (Rob), and Karen (Martin), loving grandfather of Will (Kate), Mitch, Kyle (Lisa), Lauren (Tanner), Cole, Noah, and Sierra.  Predeceased by his father, Gordon Thede and mother Kathleen Thede (Matthews).  Survived by his brother Mike and sister Beverly.  He will be remembered and deeply missed by his friends and family,  the TUFF group, the Queen’s gang, Stelco friends and the extended Coyne family.  A loyal graduate of Queens and a proud Electrical Engineer, Gordon (Joe) worked at Stelco for over 30 years.   He Gordon_Thede_modernwas an athlete, sailor, innovator, photographer, music lover, past President of the Hamilton Royal Astronomical Society, camper, and enjoyed genealogy.  Gord (Joe) was able to fix everything and he was happiest when surrounded by family, working on a project. Special thanks to the Juravinski Cancer Centre and his caring nurse Kyle from VON. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday afternoon and evening  from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Gordon (Joe) will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated.

Walker, Dwain Robert

November 26, 1966 – January 16, 2016

Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 16th 2016 in his 50th year.  Loving son of Tom (Val) Walker.  Will be sadly missed by his children Aidan and Braelyn.  Much loved brother of Karen (Sean) Ryckman and Amanda Walker.  Also sadly missed by his niece and nephews Sydney, Dylan and Jacob.  Dwain will also be remembered by his many family and friends.  Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, January 21st from 7-9 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas where the Celebration of Dwain’s Life will be held on Friday, January 22nd at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family.