Mar 28, 2018 |
Allan, Wayne Stuart. Died quietly at Emmanuel House, Hamilton on March 28 2018, from pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband and companion of Sheila Russell, who was with him at the end. Dear stepfather of Geoffrey Walton and stepfather-in law of Treasa Levasseur, who supported him lovingly throughout his illness. Predeceased by parents Aldon and Carol Allan, by dear sister Judy and brother-in-law Brian, by brother–in-law Nigel Russell, and nephew Garrett Russell. Sadly missed by brother and sister–in-law Pat and Doug McDonell, Alan, Jackie and Thomas McDonell, and Linda and Gareth Clemo, as well as sister-in-law Lesley Russell and brother–in-law Eugene Ladniak, niece Kate Lambacher (Chris), nephew Chris Ladniak (Tara) and much-loved children Amara and Ben Lambacher and Connor, Avery and Jacob Ladniak, as well as nephew Duncan Russell, and dear godsons Eamon and Hugh Kelly.
Born in Brantford on October 9, 1941, Wayne studied philosophy at Western and McMaster Universities, then taught literature at Mohawk College for over 25 years, a job he loved. At the same time, he pursued his love of art with studies in sculpture, printmaking, collage and other media at Mohawk College, McMaster University, Dundas Valley School of Art, and elsewhere. He had many exhibitions of his work in the Hamilton area and was a member of the Carnegie Gallery in Dundas. His life was informed by every kind of human expression: visual art, literature, music, film, and dance.
Wayne was active in the life of St. James Anglican Church, Dundas, loved to assist with the Taizé prayer at St. Paul’s Westdale and served as an assessor at ACPO conferences. He was a deeply spiritual man, attending many courses, retreats and workshops on meditation, psychology, spiritual life and the arts. People were drawn to him for his wit, generosity, and thoughtfulness, and he loved his many friends.
Sheila is grateful for the kindness and support of family, friends and neighbours during Wayne’s illness. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Juravinski Surgical Oncology Department, Bertram Place, the Palliative Care Team, and Emmanuel House.
A visitation will be held at St. James Anglican Church on Wednesday April 4 from 1-2 pm before a funeral service at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. James Anglican Church or Good Shepherd Ministries.
Mar 23, 2018 |
May 13, 1923 – March 23, 2018
Lamont, Margaret – in her 95th year, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at her home at Amica in Dundas, Ontario with her devoted husband Vincent of 72 years by her side. She is survived by daughters Lynn (Bob), Jan (Gary) and sons Robert (Jane) and Jamie (Lynn). “Grammie” was a proud and loving grandmother to Tim, Johanna, Julie, Jennifer, Tracy (predeceased), Adam, Adrian, Paul, Rachel and Steph. She was also “GG Ma” to 13 great-grandchildren and predeceased by great-grandson Cameron. Margaret was an artist and enjoyed a lifetime of family fun, playing the piano, bridge, working with her favorite charities, and her creative art. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, March 29th from 1:00 until the time of Margaret’s Celebration of Life at 2:00 at AMICA AT DUNDAS, 50 Hatt Street, Dundas. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dundas Valley School of Art, CNIB or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Mar 19, 2018 |
November 5, 1932 – March 19, 2018
Gourlay, Elaine Elizabeth (nee Hope) – It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elaine, on Monday, March 19, 2018 in her 85th year. Loving wife to Charles Gourlay for over 50 years (predeceased), amazing mother to Ian (Laura) and Jane Perry (Dave), devoted grandmother to Colton, Blake, Leon, Jess, Alexis, William and Ashley. Elaine’s greatest love was always her family, she adored all of us and us her. Throughout her life she traveled the world. She was a daycare teacher for over 30 years, touching and changing the life of everyone she met. Mom was so intelligent, so beautiful, so kind, this world was truly a better place with her in it. Fashion was one of her favourite things and to her family she will always be remembered fondly as our fashionista. A private celebration of Elaine’s life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society, would be appreciated by the family.
Mar 18, 2018 |
William Everest Bryans
December 16, 1925-March 13, 2018
Bill Bryans, dearly beloved husband of Helen (Gardner) and brother of Barbara Braithwaite (John) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 13 in his 93rd year.
A professional optometrist, Bill practised for 48 years first with his father and then his cousin, Warren Currie, with offices in downtown Hamilton. Bill contributed to his community for 16 years as a member of the Dundas School Board and the Wentworth County Board, becoming chair of both.
Bill was active in the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite and after his retirement the Probus Club of Hamilton. He loved jazz and swing music and through good seasons and bad cheered on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He followed politics as a “Bill Davis Progressive Conservative,” and wintered for 30 years in Naples, Florida where he made many friends. For the last several decades of his life, Bill enjoyed the daily companionship of a fine group of friends at Tim Horton’s. A Dundas man throughout his adult life, Bill said he always had a “warm feeling in his heart” when he returned there from trips.
Above all, Bill and Helen took special interest in the lives and careers of their children: Wendy (Jeffrey Simpson), Ian (Lynn Coslett) and Martha (Tom Knowlton). The entire family suffered a terrible blow when Ian suddenly passed away in 2015. Bill, a self-described “frustrated jock,” took great pleasure in watching Ian and four grandsons play football.
Bill leaves behind eight grandchildren – Tait Simpson (Katie Martin), Danielle Simpson (Geoffrey Carran), Brook Simpson (Anna Borotko), Shane Bryans (Lianne Wilson), Matthew Bryans (Emily Duggan), Katie Knowlton, Briana Knowlton, Laura Knowlton – and four great-grandchildren, Theo Simpson, Carter John Carran, Landon Bryans and Alexis Carran.
Special thanks to Rose Ortiz, the caregivers from LHIN, the staff at Amica and the local Veterans Affairs office for their kindnesses to Bill.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, 9 Park St. West, Dundas, L9H1X3 at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to St. Paul’s.
Mar 18, 2018 |
May 13, 1945 – March 17, 2018
Foster, Dale Gordon Edwin – Suddenly at his home on Saturday, March 17, 2018, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of the late Donna (2007), and father of Rosalind Glousher (Jeremy), Robert and Jacqueline Ward. Remembered always by his grandchildren Stephen, Mathew, Tony, and Michael. Predeceased by his daughter Patricia Munro. A Celebration of Dale’s Life will be held on Wednesday afternoon from 2-4 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. As per his wishes, there will be no funeral. Expressions of sympathy to the St. John’s Ambulance would be appreciated by the family.
