May 31, 2018 |
July 10th, 1924 – May 31st, 2018
At St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas. Wife of the late Clayton Lewis. Loved mother to Michael Stanley (Barbara), and Sheila Powell (Don). Grandmother of Shaun Stanley (Dianna), Jennifer Stanley, and David Powell (Tia). Great-Grandmother to Caitlin and Tyson, Evie and Ellie. Eldest sister to Margaret, Mary Dorothy (deceased), Tommy (deceased), Francis (deceased), and sister-in-law Jean Briggs. Long-time friend of Horace Stanley. Special thanks to Dr. Jim Williams and staff, and to the staff of St. Joseph’s Villa, Cherry Lane, especially Amy, Denae, and Matt. There will be a private family service for Joyce. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
May 28, 2018 |
July 17, 1922 – May 26, 2018
Haake, Hermann – Passed away on May 26, 2018 at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Ursula (nee Barenthien). Survived by brothers and a sister in Germany. Retired from Stelco Field Forces Construction Mechanical Dept. in 1986 with 31 years service. Cremation has taken place. According to Hermann’s wishes no service will be held. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Wentworth Lodge, the staff at CCAC, friends and neighbours for their care and compassion.
May 25, 2018 |
May 4, 1929 – May 22, 2018
Kennett, Kathleen Margaret – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Margaret Kennett (nee Hay) in her 90th year, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Born in Farnham, Quebec, Kathleen was the daughter of Newton and Margaret Hay. Predeceased by her husband of 63 years Terence James Kennett (2013). Sadly missed by her children David (Jill) Kennett, Karen (Clint) Cooper and Terry Kennett, grandchildren Jennifer, Julie and Matthew and step grandson Ryan (Michael). Kathy loved lazy summer days around the pool with family and friends at her Dundas home. She will be remembered for her kindness and warm smile. She had a wonderful zest for life and truly enjoyed each and every day. She had a great passion for music, singing and dance. Special thanks to The Meadows in Ancaster for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Interment and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.
May 24, 2018 |
October 4, 1938 – May 23, 2018
Doris Evelyn Elizabeth Deighton, 79, of Montreal, Quebec passed away peacefully on May 24 in the town of Dundas, Ontario. Doris was born in Montreal, Quebec to William and Elizabeth Green on October 4, 1938. She started her professional career at Bell Canada for over a decade before moving to Toronto and settling in at the Hudson’s Bay Company for over 27 years. She was a member of the Parish of our Lady Peace and St. Clements for many years in Etobicoke. Doris is preceded in death by husband Ronald Deighton. Doris is survived by sons Stephen (Wife Lisa), Andrew (Partner Karen) and Gary, her sister Thelma Duval, nieces and nephews and grandchildren, Foster, Chloe, Jonathan, Matthew, Christopher and Joshua. The family of Doris wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all of her co-workers friends and many relatives not named herein as well as the staff at Wentworth Lodge in Dundas for their treatment, caring and kindness during her stay. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Doris’ Funeral at 11 a.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Private family interment Monday in Oakville. Donation to the Alzheimer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
May 17, 2018 |
January 29, 1925 – May 5, 2018
Measner, Donald Allen – Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Hamilton General Hospital, Neuroscience Ward, with his wife Josephine Meeker and his niece Wendy Nelson by his side. Born in Osceola, Wisconsin on the St. Croix River, on January 29, 1925, he was the youngest of nine siblings born to Edward and Mary (Busch) Measner, two of whom died in early childhood. He is predeceased by the others, but has many, nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews in Canada and the United States. He was also predeceased by William “Bill” Meeker and Edythe Meeker. His studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he studied Landscape Architecture, were truncated by the 2nd World War when he served his country in the European Theatre in France, Germany (Saarland) and Austria. His battalion returned for redeployment to the Asian Theatre when the war ended. After some time, serving as a Landscape Architect in Arlington National Cemetery, he taught Cartography in Fort Belvoir, Virginia in the Engineer School. His next posting was to Turkey, where he was assigned as a Geographic Attache on a team with the American Embassy in Turkey. The team traversed most roads in Turkey. Describing by word, map, and photograph the physical geography and human aspects of the landscape from horizon to horizon. On return to the USA he entered private life as a Cartographer and Map Editor at Rand McNally and Hagstrom in New York City. He and Jo met in graduate school at Columbia University in New York City where both were studying in the Department of Geography. He left again for Turkey where he was studying “The Role of Sugar Beets as an Economic Innovator.” During this time he lived and studied the industry in many villages in Central Turkey in the region of Kayseri. As the result of some publications in USA, claiming that North American Academics were really spies, all American academics in Turkey were forced to leave the country. After his return to USA he and Jo were married at McMaster University Chapel on June 22, 1968. They enjoyed many years of being Geographers together and theirs has been a marriage of true kindred spirits. He was active in the Thorold Horticultural Society where he was a Director and was honored with a “Life Membership”. He was also a Director on the Ontario Horticultural Society. He was awarded the Queen’s Confederation Medal for his contributions to his fellow citizens and his community. His best-loved work was as Cartographer and Map Editor on the National Historical Atlas of Canada Project, Volume II, The 19th Century which may be found in schools and libraries around the world. He was a true renaissance man; he loved people and was often called upon to help others, which he did with a great heart and caring. Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family Graveside Service for the interment of ashes, at the Meeker Family Plot in the Hamilton Woodland Cemetery. A “Celebration of Life” will take place at a later date, as also, will the interment of ashes in the Measner Family Plot in Farmington, Wisconsin.
