Mar 31, 2017 |
December 17, 1925 – April 1, 2017
ROBLIN, Jean Evelyn (Morrison): in her 92nd year at St Joseph’s Villa, our Mom and Grandma has taken her leave to enter into her rest. Beloved wife of Douglas who entered his rest in 1996; mother of Cheryl Tigchelaar and son-in-law Peter, grandmother of Magda and husband Joel, Andrew and fiancée Teresa and Evan; sister of Helen Rudd and aunt of Bob and Carol Sheppard. Jean’s gentle, giving spirit will be missed by many friends in Toronto, Hamilton, Midland and beyond. Memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, Dundas on Monday, April 3rd at 11:30 am, with a visitation reception to follow.
Mar 30, 2017 |
BARNARD, Sarah Donelda “Donna” (nee Hudie) – December 7, 1924 – March 30, 2017
After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Donna peacefully passed away at Regina Gardens at the age of 92. Predeceased by loving husband Frank (2015), she is survived by son, Ian (Shana) and daughter, Peggy (Michael). Grandmother to Robert (Kristin) and Christopher (Shawna). Also survived by her sister Mary Cameron of London, Ont, nephew Dr. David Cameron (Jill) and niece Brenda Cameron-Locke (Tim). Donna was a strong, independent woman as well as a wonderful homemaker. Married to Frank for more than 62 years, she was an avid curler and enjoyed an active social life that included sailing, volunteer work and a love of the theatre and the Hamilton Philharmonic. She was also a long time member of the I.O.D.E. – Stanley Baldwin Chapter. Visitation at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 2-4pm. Service at the Funeral Home , Monday, April 3 at 11:00am with reception to follow. Cremation has taken place. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Regina Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Hamilton-Halton.
Mar 27, 2017 |
May 23, 1940 – March 21, 2017
Johnston, William “Bill” – Passed away at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Born in Scotland on May 23, 1940, he traveled the world and made friends throughout the continents. His heart is now in the highlands. Loved son of Bernice and James Johnston (predeceased) and loved brother to kind and caring sister, Bernice (predeceased). Loved Uncle of Jason and Tawnya Johnston, Great-Uncle of Skylar, Rylee and Morgan Johnston and long-time friend of Allen and Lucie Pearce. Friends will be received by the family on Friday morning from 10:00 until the time of Bill’s Service at 11:00 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
Mar 26, 2017 |
June 24, 1935 – March 24, 2017
Bless the LORD, O my soul…Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases…Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Psalm 103:2-4
Procee, Peter – On March 24, 2017, it pleased the LORD to take out of this life our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Peter Procee. Born June 24, 1935, in Zwaagwesteinde, Netherlands. Beloved husband of Clara (nee Van Grootheest). Loving father to Lysbeth (Jim) Schuit, BC, Teresa (Conrad) Vlietstra, ON, Richard (Tera) Procee, BC, David (Selina) Procee, YK, Bonita Procee, ON, Jennifer (Neil) Fraser, ON, and Peter (Cindy) Procee, ON. Dearly loved by 34 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Survived by nine siblings (Rinze, Sjouke, Afke, Lysbeth, Annie, Kenou, Rennie, Henk and Andre). Predeceased by three siblings (Jeannette, Jappie, Minke).
Family and friends will be received at the Ebenezer Free Reformed Church, 253 Weirs Lane, Dundas, Ontario, on Tuesday, March 28 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service at Ebenezer Free Reformed Church on Wednesday, March 29 at 11am. Interment to follow at Mount Zion Cemetery, 1324 Concession 2 Road W, Copetown. A special thanks to Hamilton General Hospital for their compassionate care.
Mar 24, 2017 |
December 31, 1952 – March 20, 2017
I can’t tell you in a few words what Katherine meant to us. A flame burns at the centre of any loving family. For our family, Katherine was the keeper of that flame. She loved us without limit. When we hurt, she made it better. When we dreamt of something, she moved mountains to make that dream come true. Her greatest joy was making us happy. When our memories of family started to fade, she rekindled them: she was our family historian and archivist, uncovering our lineage and preserving priceless memories of our past with her albums and videos. She was the spirit of generosity at Christmas, of ghouls and goblins at Halloween. She adored us, making us feel special, safe and loved. She was our family’s beacon, showing us the way home.
Now her light has gone out. Katherine died on March 20, 2017 of complications from a failed kidney transplant. Her last days were spent at St. Joseph’s hospital in Hamilton. But her best days were spent in Brooklyn, New York, Old Field, Long Island, and Dundas, Ontario. She was so many things: wife of Jim; mother of Jason and Preston; mother-in-love of Catriona, doting Nana of Beatrice and Callum; adoring daughter of William and Rosemary; sister of Diana, Richard and Laurie. Her heart and home found room for the shabbiest abandoned dogs, sometimes five at a time. She had the soul and the touch of an artist: her incandescent stained glass pieces grace shops and homes across Ontario. She leaves behind her “stained glass support group” – students she taught, friends she loved. She also leaves behind her wonderful group of friends collected at every stop along the way: Ward Melville, Park Slope, Montclair and Dundas.
Katherine was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 31, 1952. She leaves us now at 64 years old. Far too soon. It hurts to think of a future without her.
Later this spring, Katherine’s family will be holding a celebration of her life for friends and family. In lieu of flowers we encourage donations to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation of Canada (www.endpkd.ca). Our family is grateful to the dedicated, caring team of doctors and nurses at the St. Joseph’s Renal Transplant Unit who worked tirelessly trying to bring Katherine home again.