Zucchero, Maria (nee Battaglia)

Zucchero_ovalZucchero, Maria (nee Battaglia) – Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Jim (1975), daughter Marie Laurenza (2006) and son Anthony (2014).  She will be dearly loved and missed by her children Frank (Beth), Jim (Susan) and Fran, daughter-in-law Theresa, sister-in-law Josie and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Friends and family will be received on Tuesday morning from 11:00 until the time of Maria’s Service at 12:00 at ST. JOSEPH’S VILLA,  56 Governor’s Road, Dundas.  Interment MOUNT PEACE CEMETERY, 3204 Cawthra Road, Mississauga, ON L5A2X6.  In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated.

Hunt, Mary Eleanor (nee Martin)

April 29, 1918 – August 24, 2016

Hunt, Mary Eleanor (nee Martin) – in her 99th year, passed away peacefully after a short stay in Extendicare Hamilton. Predeceased by her husbands Robert Rayner and Ted Hunt. This amazing lady, our mom, will be missed big time by her son, Bruce and her daughter Marilyn J. Sharpe (need Rayner). Also, by her grandchildren Dee McCallum (Paul) and 5 great-grandchildren; Shelly McDonald (Brent) and 1 great-grandchild; Lesley Sharpe (Nicholas) and 3 great-grandchildren. A private family interment has taken place. Donations to Westover Baptist Church would be greatly appreciated by the family.

 

Taafe, Gary Albert

November 14, 1944 – August 25, 2016

Taafe, Gary Albert – At the Hamilton General Hospital on Thursday, August 25, 2016, in his 72nd year. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Lillian and his brother Robert. Gary is survived by his sister-in-law Cathy Tolstoshei and her husband Bill, and many cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed.  Gary was retired from Claybar Contracting. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Gary will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Thanks to the Hamilton General’s ICU and Rehab Centre for their incredible care shown to Gary over the last several years. If desired, expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of your choice.

Porter, Robert “Bob” Roy

Porter_BobJuly 19, 1951 – August 16, 2016

Porter, Bob (Robert) Roy, Born July 19, 1951, died peacefully with his son at his side on Tuesday, August 16th 2016 early in the morning at Juravinski Hospital. Survived by his father, Robert Howard Porter and predeceased by his mother, Gloria Irene Porter. Survived by his wife, Beth Anne Porter (nee Clarke),  his sons & daughter, Rob, Dave, Sharon, and Mark (Lenika),  his grandchildren Cassandra, Nolan, and Oliver,  by his brothers and sister John (Ellan), James (Debbie), and Janice, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob worked hard to support his family as a steamfitter with UA Local  67.  He took an early retirement to be with his wife whom he loved very much; as well as his kids and grandkids.  A very good man who put his family before himself too many times, and who’s time came too soon through no fault of his own. The family wishes to give a heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Juravinski Hospital, ward C3 for their genuine support and care. A private Funeral Service and Burial has already taken place. Donations can be made in in Dad’s name to either of the following charities and would be greatly appreciated, Princess Margaret Mesothelioma Research Fund, or the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation. Please sign Bob’s online Book of Condolence at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca.

“Dad…you have finally made your escape, and there is nothing on the agenda for today”.

 

Danne, Finnigan William

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July 5, 2004 – August 7, 2016

Danne, Finnigan William – His life was tragically cut short on Sunday, August 7, 2016, he will be sorely missed by his mother Vanessa Velke, father Neal Danne and his brothers Sebastian and Colin. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Finnigan will be held Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the AHC, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation, 2000 Town Center, Suite 1900, Southfield, MI 48075 would be greatly appreciated.

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