Nov 2, 2017 |
April 3, 1930 – November 1, 2017
Putman, Doris (formerly Crewson; nee Roberts) April 3, 1930 – Nov 1, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce Doris passed away peacefully at the Brantford General Hospital, on November 1, 2017 in her 88th year. She was surrounded by her cherished daughters. Doris lived every day to the fullest, spending time with her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Bob Putman. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her proudest accomplishment. She was the devoted mother and admired role model to Carol Angle (Jack, predeceased), the late John Crewson (Karen), Donna O’Brien (Dennis), Debbie Ritchie (Raymond) and Cheryl LaPointe (Dave). Treasured Grandmother to David (Laurie), Lori (Jeff), Shannon, Shari (Doug), Josh, Jodie (Mike), Holly (Steve), Jacob, Connor, Morgan and Brooklyn and Great-Grandma to 11 adoring great grandchildren. Growing up in a large and loving family of 10, Doris was predeceased by her parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her sister Marg Rayner. Family is what mattered most in life to Doris and she has left a legacy of love that will be carried through the generations with the same kindness and generosity that she exemplified. She was the best Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother anyone could hope for and she will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she touched. A visitation to honour her memory will be held at the Turner Family Funeral Home; 53 Main St, Dundas at 11:00 am on Monday, November 6, 2017. It will be followed by a celebration of life service at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to Canadian Blood Services , donation cards will be available at time of service.
Oct 31, 2017 |
LENNIE, Jean Isobel (nee Honey)
Oct. 14, 1930 – Oct. 30, 2017
Jean died at her home, in Dundas, after battling esophageal cancer for over a year in the same clear, uncomplaining way she lived the rest of her life. She was the eldest child of the late George and Margaret Honey of Fort Erie; beloved wife of Bob (2016) for over 64 years; mother of Ian (Lyne), Bruce (Sydney) and Alison; grandmother of Aidan (Gabrielle), Leif and Nina; Kristina and Andrew; Sarah, Patrick and Georgina; great-grandmother of Lars; sister of Lew (Julie), Margaret (Kent) and Wilma; cousin, aunt and great-aunt of many.
Hers was a life of support for others, begun early. At age 12 she would ride her bicycle to Fort Erie train station, leave it leaning against a wall (unlocked), and board the train (unaccompanied) for Welland, where she would search deeds for her lawyer father. After high school, she chose nursing, moving to Hamilton, beginning lasting friendships with several classmates, and graduating from Hamilton General Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. She worked at the Mountain Sanatorium in Hamilton and for the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) for a few years in the early 1950s, and then as a charge nurse at Blackadar Nursing Home in Dundas in the latter 1970s — and in between, raised a family. She led the senior nursery program at St. Paul United’s Sunday School during the 1960s and early 1970s, and served Meals on Wheels for over 20 years, stepping down five years ago when she and Bob moved into a retirement home. For 17 years, she spent a few weeks every summer at Hall’s Lake in Haliburton and enjoyed many memorable times there with friends and family. She also considered herself fortunate to travel with Bob and their friends, on holidays throughout Europe and North America. A latter trip to France, with her siblings and their spouses, visiting Paris and World War I historical sites, was especially meaningful — her father had fought in the war and her uncle had died doing so.
As a new mother, Jean diligently saved baby bonus cheques for seven years and then cashed them all at once to buy a piano, and found a wonderful teacher, Arlene Wright. That no prodigies emerged from among her children was hardly the point; a basic understanding and love of music was. You’ll appreciate it someday, she’d say, and eventually we did.
Originally a mediocre cook, Jean evolved because she was interested. Healthy ingredients were important but so too was the taste — that bread… a whole wheat that was actually subtle, moist!
She could not tell a lie and was literal in her egalitarianism — a book or a pair of socks oddly showing up in someone’s Christmas present to ensure that the same amount had been spent on all.
Cautious, tolerant, she could also be subversive. “No way, José,” one of her grandsons, age two or three, said to his father who was trying to hustle him off in an unpopular direction. “’No way, José?’ Where’d you get that?” “Grandma!” She would stretch before beginning her day, fluidly putting her palms on the floor, knees straight, into her seventies.
She sought, above all, harmony among those around her, and blamed herself when it was absent. Even when bent and shrunken with osteoporosis, she shouldered the heavy loads, the emotional ones. She loved the CBC, supported local music and other arts and culture, followed the Ticats and Raptors, preferred butter to margarine, encouraged all around her to drink more water. She was a lifelong reader, a simple, huge fact. And the religious faith that guided her was deeply felt, but worn lightly. She was our exemplar.
The family is grateful for the extraordinary care provided by Dr. Ranjan Sur and his team at the Juravinski Cancer Centre, and by the palliative care team, nurses and PSWs of the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN, as well as by Jean’s two long-time family physicians: the late Dr. Don Whittier and Dr. Kanwal Shankardass. Jean’s nearest family member, sister Wilma, was devoted and so often at hand when others could not be. Our gratitude goes out also to the helpful and considerate staff at Amica in Dundas.
Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to visit at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Friday, Nov. 3, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Burial and funeral service will be private.
Donations to the charity of your choice to honour Jean’s spirit of giving would be appreciated.
Oct 27, 2017 |
May 16, 1951 – October 25, 2017
Hodkin, Allan Douglas – Passed away peacefully at Emmanuel House on October 25, 2017. Beloved husband of Diana (nee Hill). Loving father of Jordon (Kirk). An interment will take place at Garner Cemetery. Caring brother to Joseph (Jocelyn) and sister Marlane. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews. Allan was the former owner of Thompson & Baldwin in Dundas. Employee of Jean’s Flower Shop and Shavers Flowers. Thank you to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton – Kidney Dialysis – King Campus, the staff at Emmanuel House, Green Acres Apartments and the many friends who cared for him. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Oct 26, 2017 |
March 18, 1960 – October 26, 2017
MIJATOVIC, Peter Paul – March 18, 1960 to October 26, 2017 – It is with great pain and sorrow that the family of Peter announce his passing on October 26, 2017, at home, after a brave and courageous battle with lung cancer. He will be greatly missed by his wife, and best friend, Jill. Loved and sadly missed by his father Peter Sr. (Barbara), sister Barbara Butler (Jim), brother Tony (Irene), and sister Linda Maddocks. Reunited with his late mother Ann (1981). Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, between 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.. Memorial Service scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Turner Family Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juravinski Cancer Center would be appreciated.
Oct 24, 2017 |
July 4, 1925 – October 24, 2017
Turk, Margaret (nee Douglas, formerly Reavey) – Passed away peacefully at Gateway Haven LTC on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 with family by her side. Predeceased by first husband Philip Reavey and second husband Frederick Turk. Dearly loved and missed by her daughters Roseleen (Arnold Turk) and Kathleen Reavey Lee, son Alan Caulton, grandchildren William Philip Lee and Gabrielle Dominique Lee and sister Nancy Ballinger. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Gateway Haven for their excellent care of Mum. Friends will be received by the family on Friday afternoon from 12:45 – 1:45 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral Mass will follow at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas at 2:00. Interment St. Augustine’s Cemetery. If you so wish, donations to the Parkinson Society Canada would be appreciated by the family.
