Wright, Leithwold Marshall

Feb 9, 2018 | 8 comments

March 7, 1925 – February 5, 2018

Wright , L. Marshall – It is with great sadness that the family of Marshall announces his death in his 93rd year, on Monday, February 5, 2018, in Dundas, Ontario. He is predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Audrey (nee Headley) and by his precious granddaughter, Leah MacAdam.  He is the deeply cherished father of Sandy DeVoe (Phil), Jan Burke-Gaffney (Mike), Wendy-Marsha MacAdam (David) and Jennifer Wright.  Adored Grandfather to Wendy, P.J., Marshall (Erin), Joe, Andrew, Jesse, Emily and Hayley.  Adoring Great-Grandfather to Gavin, Alex, Connor, Ali and Wolf. Born in Ottawa in 1925, he is predeceased by his parents Margaret (Trodden) and Leithwold Wright, his brother and sister-in-law Garn and Eileen (Dunn) Wright, brother-in-law, Ron Armstrong and survived by his sister, Lois Armstrong and many nieces and nephews.  At age 17, Marshall became a sergeant pilot flying Tiger Moths but was too young to see action.  He married his high school sweetheart, a love story that never ended, and graduated Queen’s University.  He entered a distinguished career in the Canadian Armed Forces that included postings around the world and service in Korea in 1952-53 with his regiment Lord Strathcona’s Horse.  He went on  to command two helicopter squadrons, 403, Gagetown, New Brunswick, and 444 in Lahr, Germany.  He lectured at the Canadian Staff College in Toronto and piloted Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau before retirement as a Lt. Colonel.  He and Audrey fulfilled a dream to retire in the British Virgin Islands where they spent 17 years sailing, swimming and scuba diving. They returned to Canada in their 70’s to be closer to their children and grandchildren.  Marshall will be missed for his fantastic sense of humour, his adventurous spirit and his loving heart.  Special gratitude to the staff at Wentworth Lodge whose tender concern for Marshall’s comfort was greatly valued by his family.  Cremation has taken place.  A private family gathering will be held.  Donations to the Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated by Marshall and his family.

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

John Gillespie Magee

Durksen, Daniel Bruce

Feb 8, 2018 | 60 comments

June 3, 1954 – February 7, 2018

Durksen, Daniel Bruce, died Feb. 7, 2018 in his 64th year, dearly loved husband of Rick Spies, stepfather of Jeremy (Rita) Spies, Nell Spies (Anthony Morden), Miriam Spies, brother of Bill (Gita) Durksen, David (June) Durksen (St. Catharines) and Joan (Dan) Nicolle (Fort Langley, BC), nephew to many aunts and uncles, uncle to many nieces and nephews, dear friend of Diane Blanchard.   A resident of Dundas for the past 10 years he was born and raised in St. Catharines, son of Agatha and Alfred Durksen.  Educated at Brock and Western Universities, Mennonite Brethren Bible College (Winnipeg) he was a wonderfully talented and sensitive collaborative musician working in the areas of church music (First Baptist Church, Ingersoll, and Grace Anglican Church, Brantford both for many years), dance (accompanist for Oxford School of Dance, Ingersoll), choral music (Grand Philharmonic Choir in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ingersoll Choral Society and others), teaching (piano, organ, vocal) and examining (Canada Conservatory).  He was a superlative accompanist for both instruments and voice.   A gentle soul, a caring spirit, a loving heart endeared him to all.  His love for God made known in Christ shaped his every day.  Visitation at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 5 pm.  Funeral service at GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH, 4 Pearl St., Brantford on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 pm followed by reception and Freiwilliges (come with a story or a song, a poem or a praise word).  Burial Monday, Feb. 12 at 11 am in Grove Cemetery, Dundas.  Donations may be made to the MCC (Mennonite Central Committee), Grace Anglican Church (Brantford) or Grand Philharmonic Choir (Kitchener).

Portsmith, George Bernard “Barney”

Feb 5, 2018 | 1 comment

Veteran WWII – Suddenly at home February 5th, 2018 in his 97th year, active and enjoying life to the end. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Kemp and the late Kathryn Alton Strauch. Survived by his sister Betty Lysons of Alberta and her children Wayne, Elaine and Betty Anne. He will be dearly missed by his step children Dave & Marnie Strauch and Marolyn Cook and their families. Visitation to be held Thursday, February 8th at 10a.m. with a Service to follow at 11a.m. at Copetown United Church, 2218 Governors Rd, Copetown, On . Cremation has taken place. Private Family Internment to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Copetown United Church or a charity of your choice.

Lamey, Annie (Ann) Marie (nee Woolley)

Feb 3, 2018 | 0 comments

Born:  November 25, 1922 – Hamilton, Ontario

Died:  February 3, 2018 – Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Together at last.  After a separation of nearly seventeen years, Ann Marie Lamey, aged 95, left peacefully to join her husband, John Henry Lamey.  Ann leaves behind and will be sadly missed by daughter Deborah Sweet (David) of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, granddaughters Lauren Sweet-Lawrence (Jeremy) of Morinville, Alberta, Robyn Sweet of Mahone Bay, and great-grandchildren Hannah, Sara and Joshua.  She is also survived by sisters-in-law Shirley Woolley of London, Ontario, Winnifred Tate of Waterdown, Ontario, brother-in-law Bernard Teague of Milton, Ontario and many nieces and nephews.  Ann was predeceased by her husband John (Jack), parents John and Elsie Woolley, brother Ernest Woolley, and sister Eileen Teague.  Born in Hamilton, Ontario and raised in nearby Dundas, Ann took a keen interest in sports, particularly basketball, and loved dancing.  Trained as a stenographer, she worked for John Bertram & Sons Co., then with her brother Ernie for the Royal Bank in Dundas.  Her marriage to Jack in 1948 took her to Beamsville, Ontario, where they made many lifelong friends.  Jack worked for Ontario Hydro, and in later years Ann worked as a bookkeeper for Albright Manor and Dandies Department Store until Jack’s retirement.  They enjoyed trips to Myrtle Beach and Florida before starting a new chapter in Peterborough, Ontario, boating and fishing to their hearts’ content.  A decision to return to Dundas brought them full circle.  They became active members of the Dundas Seniors’ Centre and enjoyed many bus and train trips with the group, crisscrossing Canada, the United States and Mexico in their travels.  A highlight was their personal trip to England and Scotland, visiting distant family.  Five years after Jack’s passing, Ann’s last move brought her to Nova Scotia to be closer to her daughter and family.  Many thanks to the kind and caring staff of Bridgewater’s Ryan Hall nursing home who made her final days so calm and comfortable.  Initial arrangements have been carried out by Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. A Visitation will take place at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario, on Sunday, February 11^th  from 2:00-4:00 p.m.  The service will take place on Monday, February 12^th at 1:00p.m. in the chapel with interment at Grove Cemetery in Dundas.  A reception will follow in the Cattel Centre next to Turner Family Funeral Home.  Expressions of sympathy in Ann’s name to a charitable organization of your choice would be appreciated by her family.

Heyerichs, Hannelise Hubertine “Hanne” (nee Krussmann)

Feb 1, 2018 | 11 comments

April 22, 1928 – February 1, 2018

Heyerichs, Hannelise – in Dundas on February 1, 2018 in her 90th year.  Hanne Heyerichs was a resident of Grand Vista Gardens for over six decades and long-time owner of Elderslie Apiaries, Paisley.  Beloved wife of the late William Heyerichs, whom she met in Kindergarten. Hanne loved spending time in her colourful garden, and always enjoyed the company of her family, many friends and visitors.  Dearly missed by her children Ann (Damien), Joan (Mark) and Karl (Wanda).  Loving grandmother of Jamie, Mike and Nick Rose and William Heyerichs. Sincere thanks to all those who went above and beyond to ensure that our mother was comfortable and had everything she needed:  the caring staff at Amica, especially Sharon and Marlise, the staff of St. Elizabeth’s, especially Wendy, Kelly and Tracey, and the nurses from Bayshore.  Cremation has taken place.  Interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Flamborough, with immediate family only.  For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.