Mary E Beech passed away at the age of 96 on August 17, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton. She will be missed by her children and grandchildren: Beth Beech (Greg Gould), Allie and Ian Penner; Roger Beech, Sarah and Nathan Beech; Paul Buzzo, Ella Buzzo; Joan Beech (Douglas Falshaw) Chris and Kim Falshaw and Joshua Beech Falshaw; Scott Beech (Cindy Lebold) Isaac, Micah, Thomas and Laura Beech; extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her husband Murray Beech, daughter Nan Beech, sister Jessie Rogers, brother David Rogers, and parents Jessie and Colin Rogers.
Mary was active with her family and friends while always giving back through her volunteer work. She had a dry sense of humour and an intelligence that added to discussions whether it be about a book, art or an action plan. She made friends wherever she was: volunteering with Grandmothers of Steel, Unitarian church, square dancing, Carnegie and Hamilton Art Galleries, St Joseph’s hospital, neighbour to neighbour, NDP campaigns, Harvest Guatemala, and while working in a bookstore and fine jewellery boutique.
Mary’s family would like to thank Mary’s friends as well as the people at Residence on Augusta, Shalom village residence and long term care for ushering Mary through the challenges of aging with Alzheimers during Covid. We were moved by the compassion of the staff at St. Joseph Hospital who made her comfortable during her last days. The care they gave made the hardest days more bearable and for that we are grateful.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation August 22th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, followed by a service at 2:00pm at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. The family asks that all attending please wear a mask when indoors. There will be a private burial service with immediate family following the service.
September 18, 1947 – August 16, 2022. Dagmar passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital. Loving wife to Hermann Luft. Devoted mother to Marcus (Laura), Alexander (Catherine), and Darius. Proud Oma to Gemma, Petra, Silas, and Audrey. Dagmar will be deeply missed by her siblings, Iris (Martin), Peter (Virginia), and Andrew (Nancy), as well as her cherished friend, Susan Hill. Predeceased by her parents, Georg and Inge Fischer. Born in Birkenau, Germany, Dagmar emigrated to Canada at the age of 8 and spent much of her life in the Dundas/Waterdown area. Known for her caring nature, her decades-long support of the Toronto Blue Jays, and for always feeling cold, no matter the temperature. Wherever you are now, we’re certain it’s turtleneck weather. Friends and family to be received at Turner Family Funeral Home in Dundas on August 20, 2022, from 1-3pm. In memory of Dagmar, donations to the Hamilton Conservation Foundation and/or the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by her family.
Stefan passed away at Hamilton General Hospital on May 8th, 2022 in his 79th year. Father to Dave (Leanne) and Heidi (Brian). Grandfather to Corey (Grace), Jamie (Sneki), Melissa (Anthony), Keira and Hannah. Great-grandfather to Paige, Zoey and Hunter. Son to Heinrich and Anna. Brother to George, Maria, Bernhart, Helmut, France and Elizabeth.
Stefan was a long time employee at Dofasco and a long time member of the Germania Club.
Celebration of life will take place Sunday, August 21st, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Germania Club located at 863 King Street East, Hamilton.
Cremation has taken place. Donations can be made in memory to a charity of your choice.
Eileen Levasseur passed away with her family at her side in Hamilton, Ontario at the age of 80, after a protracted illness which she faced with courage, grit, and her signature blend of pragmatism and wry humour.
Her memory will continue to be a blessing to her daughter Treasa, her son-in-law Geoffrey, and her granddaughter Emma (Jacob), as well as her sisters Brigid (Billy), Mary (Joe) and Nuala, and her extended family and cherished friends around the world.
Eileen dreamt often over the last year of reuniting with family who preceded her into the great mystery: her husband of 45 years, Léon, her beloved son Kelly, and her brothers James, Denis, Eamon, Joseph and Liam, dear Biddy, and her parents. The week before she died, she described ‘her’ corner of Heaven as a place of ‘merriment and music, where not even God wags a finger at you’, and was looking forward to the fun to be had. She wanted you to know you’re all invited and there’s plenty of room for you there.
Eileen was born in Nenagh, Tipperary, Ireland, and worked as a bank teller before she emigrated to Canada in 1968 on a great adventure. Married in 1970 in Winnipeg, she was actively involved in the Irish Association before moving to North Bay in 1981. There she led the children’s choir at Holy Name, and found her calling working with the Gateway Theatre Guild and the Nipissing Stage Company. She was a devoted caregiver to her husband in his last years, and subsequently moved to Dundas to be closer to her daughter.
Eileen was, over the years, an avid knitter, a sports-watching enthusiast (especially ‘the’ curling), a card shark, a quick wit, a mystery novel aficionado, a champion for the underdog, a steadfast friend and a self-professed terrible cook. To be loved by Eileen was to be relentlessly teased, but as sharp as she could be, she was equally tender, ready with a listening ear and a warm word. Her favourite piece of advice was ‘This above all, to thine own self be true’.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11am on September 8th 2022, at St Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 299 Airport Road, North Bay, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association. The family wishes to send a thank you to the staff of the palliative ward at St Peter’s Hospital for their tender and respectful care.
Passed away Thursday, July 28th, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton, a day after turning 90 years old. William is survived by his daughter, Cindy Windsor and son, Ed Kusins (Candace). Loving Opa to Jake (Madison), Clint (Kailey), Hayley and Riley. Great Grandpa (Opa Opa) to Rowan. Very loved Uncle Willy to his nieces and nephews. William is predeceased by his loving wife, Jutta “Judy”; father, Anton and mother, Adele; brother, Talis and sister, Vally. William was born in Riga, Latvia on July 27th, 1932 and came to Canada as a young man where he met his dearest wife Jutta in Hamilton. William was always known for his one of a kind sense of humour, “unfiltered” character and endless life stories that he shared. He was loved by many whether it was through his time working at the Ford Truck Plant in Oakville, socializing at the local hockey rinks, or the many years living in his beloved town of Dundas. William enjoyed spending time up at his cottage on Ahmic Lake in Magnetawan, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. A celebration of William’s life (Willy style) will be held on August 10th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas.
