Nairn Melbourne McQueen passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on July 29, 2022 at the age of 72 in Burlington, Ontario. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Cheryl, of 46 years, he was a proud father to Mark (Jodi), David (Andrea), and loving Poppa/Grandpa to Matthew, Evan, Ethan, and Blake. He will be sorely missed, and was taken from us far too early.
He grew up in Dundas, Ontario and attended both Royal Military College at Kingston and McMaster University, graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) degree and later earning his coveted P.Eng designation. Nairn’s career spanned 40 years in major capital projects in Canada, USA, Japan, India and the middle east. From a young engineer at Dofasco Inc. in Hamilton to Canada Packers in Toronto, in Saskatchewan with Prince Albert Pulp Company, to progressive executive roles with Cambrian Engineering (Agra Monenco) and Ontario Hydro Services Company, his love for the profession was evident every day. His proudest moment as an engineer was presenting his son, Mark, with an iron ring upon graduation from Queen’s University in Chemical Engineering.
Retiring as the Senior Vice President, Engineering and Construction at Hydro One, where he made many life-long friends. These friendships were evident in his final days with many colleagues taking time to travel long distances to say their final goodbye and recalling stories with laughter and tears.
Nairn was a proud member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario and Saskatchewan, a Past President of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Saskatchewan, Past Director of the Canadian Council of Engineers, Director of the Electrical Power Systems Contractors Association, and a fellow of both Engineers Canada (FEC) and the Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE).
Following in his father’s footsteps (Colonel M.V. McQueen, OBE, ED, CD), Nairn dutifully served the Canadian Armed Forces in both the Army and Navy reserve branches for over 24 years, obtaining his CD+1 Bar. Retiring as a Lieutenant Commander (Navy), he was passionate about encouraging youth to serve Canada and developing future leaders.
In his spare time, Nairn enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, tinkering with his outdoor model railroad, researching family history, and writing. He cherished travelling across the world with Cheryl, seeing over 60 countries together, as their shared passion. They will now be at peace together where the winds are calm and the sun shining.
Our family is very grateful to the caring doctors, nurses and staff at Joseph Brant Hospital and the Village at Tansley Woods in Burlington for their compassionate care in his final days. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 18, 2022 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas Ontario, from 10am – 12pm, followed by a private Catholic mass and burial on August 19, 2022. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations to Parkinson Canada www.parkinson.ca would be appreciated. Please sign Nairns’ online Book of Condolence at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca
“Fair winds and following seas, Nairn. God be with you.”
He passed in his 90th year after a short illness. Predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia (2017). He was a loving father to Bob (Laurie) and Jim. He was a loved grandfather to Megan, Jesse, Ashleigh, Jordan and Tyler and great-grandfather to Ethan, Zoey, Evan, Nova, Jacob, Jarrett and Jasmine. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas where Gary’s Service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. A private interment with family present will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford, who made his last hours comfortable.
Dirk passed away quietly at home following a short, brave fight with cancer. He lived life to the fullest right until the end. He was the owner and operator of DCM Contracting. He will be loved and mourned by his daughters Alisha Rose, Chantelle Noelle and Megan Pascal; his grandchildren Rowan, Ryder, Hadley and Cadence and by his mother Joan. Predeceased by his father Dirk. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Dirk’s Mass at 11:00 a.m. at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. Interment following the Mass at St. Augustine’s Cemetery. If you so wish, donations to the Juravinski Cancer Centre or St. Augustine’s Parish, Dundas, would be appreciated by the family.
The Spectator has lost a big fan of its daily crossword. Letty Upsdell (nee Pierce) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas on July 25, 2022 at the age of 102. Letty is survived by her son Bob (Judy) of St. Thomas and her daughter Lynn of Ancaster. She was predeceased by her son Tim (2011). She is also survived by her grandchildren Fraya, Laura, Sean, Brynn, Travis, and Crysta-Lynn, as well as great grandchildren Simone, Emma, Leah, Alexa, and Jaxon, and many nieces and nephews. Letty was predeceased by her dear husband Bill (1996) and two loving companions, Kerwan Walsh (2009), and Bill Lawson (2014). She was also predeceased by brothers George, Stewart, Ernest, Roy, and Jack, and sisters Sadie and Anne. Letty was born in Morris Township in the County of Huron in 1920. After raising her family, Letty taught for several years at Park Business College in Hamilton before joining her husband Bill in establishing and operating a chain of four jewellery stores under the name Cambridge Jewellers until their retirement. The family wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Liz Young for the special care she provided to Letty over the past year. Friends will be received by the family on Friday afternoon, July 29th, from 1 until the Service for Letty at 2 o’clock at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Interment Woodland Cemetery. The family requests that all those in attendance at visitation and Service, wear a mask. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Leonard Paul Teeuwen on July 21,2022 at the young age of 56 at his home in Kitchener, Ontario. Leonard was predeceased by his father, Paul, and his infant brother, also named Leonard. Leonard leaves behind his beloved sons Simon (age 21) (Hannah) and Jeremy (age 19), the joy of his heart; his mother Joyce Teeuwen (86 years); sister Phyllis Connelly (Jamie); and Mary Teeuwen, the mother of his children. He will be greatly missed by his Aunt Marg, Uncle George, Uncle Bruce and Bertha, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins (both in Canada and Holland). He was an awesome son, brother, husband, father and friend! Leonard was born in Burlington, Ontario on March 30, 1966. He attended Hillfield Strathallan College in Hamilton for most of his elementary and secondary education. Leonard received his Honour’s Business Degree from Trent University in 1989 and graduated with his CGA in 1995. Leonard has been a business entrepreneur for 25 years and in accounting for approximately 30 years. He founded 2 accounting firms: Teeuwen-Turner-Moore (now TurnerMoore) in Bobcaygeon and The Tax Advantage in Kitchener. In the accounting community, Leonard was well known and respected for his relentless hard work, high ethical standards, devotion and leadership. He thoroughly enjoyed working with the many clients he had gotten to know over the years. Leonard enjoyed some hobbies to relax. In his younger years he was an active member of The Burlington Teen Tour band (the only person that could blow, march and make music carrying a bass tuba); this allowed him to travel. He loved to spend time with his family and extended relatives- trips to Florida and Holland. For some peace and solitude he enjoyed time in his boat. A Celebration of Leonard’s life will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022. Visitation at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario from 10:00am-12:00pm with a graveside service a short hour’s drive at The New Dundee Union Cemetery at 3:00pm. (Please bring a lawn chair unless you wish to stand). In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Autism Ontario in Leonard’s name. The family is very appreciative of the love, prayers and support they have received during this very difficult time.
