Jul 26, 2019 |
February 9, 1949 – July 26, 2019
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Michael Burke-Gaffney announces his death on July 26th at the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice. Michael died holding the hand of his greatest love, best friend and wife of 47 years, Jan. Michael said goodbye to his four children, so proud of the wonderful young adults they have become, who were devoted to him during his illness over the last two years. He leaves behind his deeply cherished children Joseph and wife Lynne, Andrew and wife Bree, youngest son Jesse, and his daughter and golfing partner, Emily. He is survived by and was reunited in great joy with his brother Brian and family of Nagasaki. He is predeceased by his parents, Beth (Sparling) and John Burke-Gaffney and by his beloved younger brother, Tim Burke-Gaffney, and dearest niece, Leah MacAdam. He leaves behind his beloved nieces and nephews. Mike worked for over 30 years as a journalist and editor for the Catholic Register, as Managing Editor at the Toronto Sun and Post Media newspapers. He loved his job and earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues. He also gave to the community as a president of the Hamilton Association for Community Living and as an assistant to his son, Jesse at the Good Shepherd Food Bank. His greatest love next to his family was his golf game. An excellent golfer, he loved to play and enjoyed his Sunday games with the guys. As a parent he was a model for us all. Two of his proudest days were the celebrations of Joe and Andrew on their wedding days to the two beautiful young women who joined our family in this past year. His devotion to his two youngest, Jesse and Emily was unbound. He endured the long commutes to work in Toronto over many years so his children could be included in their neighbourhood schools at the Hamilton Catholic School Board, a choice he never regretted. It is difficult to find the words to thank our dearest friends and family who have supported us with love and kindnesses through these last years. We are so much more because of you. Our gratitude goes out to Dr. Kapoor, Liz and everyone at the Urology and Renal Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital , to the Juravinski Cancer Centre, to St. Joseph’s and St. Elizabeth’s Home Care, and to the LINH Palliative Care team. We are grateful to have had Michael at home up to the last few days of his life thanks to these supports. Michael spent his last days at the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, a place of peace and kindness and we are deeply appreciative of the support and sensitivity shown the family by everyone there. In spite of the toll taken on him by his illness, Michael remained steadfast in his courage, humour and love for life and everyone dear to him to the end. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Assistance Program of Hamilton would be greatly appreciated. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, August 1st at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, 58 Sydenham St, Dundas, Ontario.
Jul 22, 2019 |
January 3, 1946 – July 21, 2019
Rumor, Maria de Jesus – It is with great sadness that the Da Silva family announces the passing of their beloved mother, Maria de Jesus Rumor who died on Sunday, July 21, 2019, peacefully surrounded by her husband Manuel, her children Victor (Helena), Manuel (Carla), Jorge (Cristina), Isabel (Paulo), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her father, brothers and sisters, extended family and friends. A special thank you to those who were with us every day to support us. Her LOVING kindness will be missed but never forgotten by those whose lives she touched. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street Dundas. Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 146 Park Street North, Hamilton. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Cancer Assistance Program.
Jul 15, 2019 |
March 26, 1926 – June 23, 2019
Passed away peacefully in her 94th year with her family by her side at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton on June 23, 2019. She was predeceased by Joseph, her loving husband of 59 years, and daughter Ann; also predeceased by brothers Ted and Bill, and sister Leona. She is fondly remembered by her sister Marion, her children Mary Ellen, Ted, Jane (Andrew) and Joan (Rob), son-in-law Kevin and her grandchildren Katie, Sammy, Jamie, Shannon, Mary and Jodi. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, July 23rd from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral Mass will take place at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas on Wednesday, July 24th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a short reception in the church hall. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will be attended by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul or Leprosy Mission Canada would be appreciated.
Jul 12, 2019 |
July 27, 1935 – July 11, 2019
In his 84th year, peacefully at his home, Edward passed away on Thursday July 11, 2019. During his remarkable life, he influenced and motivated innovation. He was a Patent and Trademark Agent, with a long and distinguished career working for Westinghouse, G E Canada as well as his own practice. When he was not in his office, you could find him working on his fruit trees, vegetable garden or working on his Volkswagen cars. He was an active member in his community with Rockton Agricultural Society and a supporter of the Arts in Hamilton. Ed was a lover of music and sang for many years in the Burlington Welsh Choir and Canadian Male Orpheus Choir. Ed truly never recovered the loss of his wife, Frances Janet Oldham four years ago. He was the proud father of Kym, Scott, Heather (Doug) Spence and Charlene. His true joy, were his grandson’s, Gregory and Tyler Spence and Jacob Oldham. He was the son of Ewart and Margret Oldham, brother to Jean (Jella) Nauta and late sister Ruth (Ritchie) Swan. He was the brother in law to Bill Richardson, Noreen Richardson, Don and Lois Richardson and Peter and Laurie Sturm and many nieces and nephews. His last four years of life where supported by some very special people but most of all Mark Pangowish and Bernadette Gamboa. It is because of their help, support and love for Ed that he had such a great quality of life. Visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Tuesday July 16th from 2-4p.m. and 7 – 9p.m. Followed by a visitation on Wednesday July 17th at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 115 St Andrew’s Rd, Scarborough, at 11a.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 12p.m.. Donations, in memory, can be made to Rockton Agricultural Society or the Kidney Foundation.
Jul 8, 2019 |
October 29, 1946 – July 7, 2019
Passed away at Wingham Hospital on July 7, 2019, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Yvonne (nee Coleman), and loving father to Donna Gibbs, Monique (David) Rimmer, Kimberley (Dave) Hicks, David (Alicia) Bradd and Roland Vaughn Scott III (Sheena) Knibbs. Vaughn will be sadly missed by his 18 grandchildren, and his newest grandbaby, named after him, Roland Vaughn Scott Knibbs IV, by his 8 great grandchildren, his brother Leslie (Beth), his nephews Scotty and Adam, his nieces Lodina and Gianna, and many special close extended friends here in Dundas and in NS. Vaughn was predeceased by his parents, Wenonah and Roland Knibbs, his first wife Donna “Judy”, and by his close friend Gerhard Stagmier. Vaughn was retired from NRay Services in Dundas. Vaughn was well known for being a big Roy Orbison fan, wearing black and dark sunglasses. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Vaughn will be held Friday at 1 p.m. Interment Grove Cemetery with reception to follow at the Cattel Centre. Expressions of sympathy to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
