Passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 24th, 2021 at the age of 89. Bill will be missed dearly by his daughter Rene and son Bill (Carol). He also leaves behind his brothers Max and Reen and sisters Rita and Ann. Bill was born in the Netherlands in 1932. After World War II, the family moved to Suriname and then eventually settled in Dundas. He worked at Jackson’s Bakery and Bertram’s in his twenties, before opening his grocery store “Bill’s Quality Foods”. He continued to run his grocery store until his retirement in 1994. Bill and Gwen enjoyed their retirement spending time in Florida and travelling around the world. They made friends on every cruise they went on and knew so many people in the Garth Trails community and Dundas. He experienced an emotional struggle after losing Gwen, his wife of 62 years, in 2019. Though in his last year he bounced back to his usual happy and positive self living at Highgate Residence in Ancaster. Heartfelt gratitude for the compassionate care and kindness Bill received from the wonderful staff at Highgate, who made him feel like family during a difficult year. Cremation has already taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Art has concluded his decade long struggle with Alzheimer Disease, in his home at the Ridgeview Long Term Care, on June 25th, 2021. Art is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carolyn (nee McCartney) and by his son Kevin (Paulette) James of Rockton, as well as daughters Janice (Paul) Mitchell of Uniondale Ontario, Joanne (Barry) Dawson of Fort Qu’Appelle Saskatchewan and Kristine (George) Leach of Mount Hope Ontario. Also survived by grandchildren Vicky and Kirk James; Effie (Mathew) Koshy, Russ, Keith and Natalie (Mauro) Mitchell; Justin and Ryan (Makayla) Dawson, Amanda (Shad) Gulbranson and Ashlee (Kyle) Gurr; Branden and Tyler (Cortney) Leach plus 8 great-grandchildren. Art was the youngest and last surviving child of Vera and Gordon James. He was predeceased by brothers Bert (Dorothy), Carl “Rusty” James and sisters Marion (Ken) Hood and Dorothy (Alec) Mackenzie. He is survived by his in-laws Myrna James, Ken (Chris) McCartney and Karen (Mike) Landers, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Born on the family farm, during a blizzard, Art lived most of his adult life in the village of Rockton. As a general contractor, Art worked on hundreds of new construction and renovation projects, eventually partnering with his son to form KevArt Construction. Art and Carolyn were very active in their community, as members of Rockton United Church and filling many positions in support of the Rockton’s World Fair which included Art serving a term as President of the fair board. Art had a 40 year career as a volunteer firefighter which saw Art rise to the rank of Fire Chief at the Rockton Fire Station. A real life “Red Green”, Art was known for his innovative repair jobs and inventions, most of which invariably included duct tape. He leaves behind a large collection of miscellaneous items and half finished projects, many of which are of unknown origin, value or purpose. His outgoing personality along with his spontaneous approach to life plus genuine interest in other people, allowed Art to make friends easily and permanently. He could always be relied on for a warm greeting and helping hand. A testimony to his character is this; “Art James is a man who gave more than he took and leaves this world a better place because he was here.” The family wish to thank the staff at Ridgeview LTC Home, especially Rev. Lola and nurse Kenroy. Due to COVID restrictions, a private family funeral will be held on June 30th. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations, in Art’s memory, to: Friends of St. Alban’s Church and the Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton, Halton
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William Ridley. Loving sister of Frances, Josie (Carman) Crawford, Kathleen (Paul) Penney, Jimmy (Sue) and Maureen (Steve) Bendo. Survived by sisters-in-law Annie Rooney and Betty Rooney. Predeceased by sisters Patricia (Milt) Spendlove and Eileen (Bill) Clarkson as well as brothers John and Mickey. Isa is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends and Family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 2-4 & 7-9p.m. All guests must register on the funeral home’s website or by calling as space is limited. A private funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 (To view the livestream, follow link below). Interment to take place at St. Augustine’s Cemetery. Donations in memory of Isa can be made to a Charity of your Choice. Thank you to the staff at St. Joseph’s Villa, Heritage & Birch Trail, for their excellent care of Isa.
Peacefully at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton Ontario, on Sunday June 6th, in her 97th year. Much loved wife of 63 years, to the late Orv Reynolds (2013). Predeceased by their infant daughter Rebecca Jane in 1958. Loving mother to Nancy (Mike) Brown of Simcoe and Paul (Julie) Reynolds of St. Catharines and their children Kyle and Christopher. After retiring from a 30+ year teaching career in Dundas, Eileen attended McMaster University in Hamilton where she earned her Honors Degree in Art History. Over the years Eileen and Orv’s love of travel took them to over 15 countries, meeting many life long friends along the way. Eileen volunteered as a Docent at The Art Gallery in Hamilton and thru their travels saw many of the paintings she had studied at McMaster. The family would like to express their thanks to Eileen’s amazing home caregivers, PSW’s Barbara, Lynsey and Sherry along with her evening caregivers Virginia and Kim. We are also thankful to the team of nurses that cared for Eileen at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice (Evelyn, Joanne, Sharon and Whitney) Due to COVID restrictions, a private family funeral will take place at Grove Cemetery in Dundas. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations in Eileen’s name to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton.
At the Hamilton General Hospital on Sunday, June 6, 2021, in his 88th year. Beloved husband to the late Shirley and loving father to; Mike (Lorie), Dolly Frid (Barry), the late John, Tim (Maryann), L.D. (Peggy), and Michele Spinney. Dear grandfather to Laura Lea; Jennifer; Nicholas; Stephanie; Jessica; Dylan; Mackenzie and Sara and great-grandfather to Keaton, Emerson, Aria, Dawson and step great-grandfather to Sophia and Alania. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Yorkville Retirement Home. You were Dad’s family when we couldn’t be there. A private interment will be held at Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to McMaster Children’s Hospital or the Heart and Stoke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
