It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Tash passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2022 at Markham Stouffville Hospital with loved ones by her side. Beloved wife of 56 years to Norman Forster. Loving mother to Greg, Steve and Cindy. Dearest grandmother to Brittany, Sierra, Tennyson, Ryerson, Ian, Quinn, and Amy. Predeceased by her parents Sumi and Sahei Nishikawa.
Tash was a devoted and caring mother and wife who spent many years as a Homemaker. She kept the household running smoothly and always made sure that her loved ones were taken care of. Once all of her children had entered high school, Tash returned to the workforce where she proudly worked as a secretary in the Math Department at Mohawk College. Tash and Norm raised their family in Pleasant Valley (Dundas), then moved to a condominium in Ancaster when it was time to downsize. Earlier this year, Tash moved into a retirement residence in Stouffville, Ontario. She enjoyed the prepared meals, exercise classes, and numerous social activities. She also continued to enjoy the foods of her heritage (Japanese Canadian). Tash will be greatly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces/nephews, friends, and anyone who had the privilege to know her.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday December 4, 2022 at 1pm at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas. with a visitation to follow from 2-4pm. Please refer to website for directions. Cremation has taken place. If you so wish, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family in lieu of flowers.
Passed away in the early morning hours of November 21, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital at the age of 87. Loving father to Terry DeCola and Patricia Parkinson (Adrian). Dearest grandfather (Papa) to Andy DeCola (Leanne Chalecki) and Cindy DeCola (Sean Fallon) and very proud great-grandfather to Ben, Chloe, Max and Charlotte. Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret Griffin, his wife Emma, son-in-law Joe, and siblings David, Jack and Shirley. Bob was a machinist by trade and obtained his apprenticeship at Bertrams in Dundas and then went to work at Stelco in Hamilton and retired after 40 years of service. Anyone who knew Dad was well aware that he loved to talk ‘shop’ and said he was lucky to have a job that he enjoyed. He kept active in his retirement meeting up for coffee with his fellow retirees and continued to attend Union meetings. He always kept himself busy and was given the nickname “Beaver” early in his working career which suited him well. Despite many health issues over the years, he remained positive until the end. Dad spent the last year at Bertram Retirement Home and was very happy there especially having all his meals prepared for him! Thank you to Cyndi Maracle and all the staff for doing such a wonderful job in caring for our Dad. A special thank you to Dr. L. Coren for her care and compassion over the years. Thanks to Dr. Hira Mian at the Juravinski Cancer Centre for your care. Lastly, thanks to the staff in the Palliative Care Unit, 3East at St. Peter’s hospital. The staff in this unit are special people that show patience and kindness with each and every patient. We thank you for caring for our father during his last days. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, November 25, 2022 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas. The family requests that masks be worn to the visitation. Cremation has taken place. If you so wish, donations to Hamilton Health Sciences (St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation) would be appreciated by the family.
It is with great sadness that another WWII Vet, peacefully passed at the Juravinski Hospital on Friday, November 18, 2022 in his 98th year. Beloved husband of 58 years to the late Doris Brown. Father of Randi (and the late Mitch), David (Anne), and Cliff (Jim). Cherished grandfather of Sean, Aletha, Lori (Jessie) and Kyle (Cassandra). Loved great-grandfather of Emma, Cole, Griffin, Madison, Jack, Declan, Rhys and Hannah. Predeceased by his siblings, Jack, Irene and Anita. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews, friends and comrades at the Dundas Legion. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Village of Wentworth Heights Retirement Home and the Juravinski Hospital for their loving care and compassion. Celebration of Life will take place at the Dundas Legion Branch #36, 280 King St. W., Dundas, on Friday, December 2 from 1-4p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be sent to the Dundas Legion Poppy Fund. Dad, Ernie will always be in our hearts.
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Don passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side. He is predeceased by his loved and loving wife Jo-Ann (2003) and son Mark (1995). Dearly loved and remembered always by his daughter and son-in-law Meredith and Colin Kelly; grandchildren Breanne and Grant; and partner Kathryn Burton. Don will be deeply missed by his sisters Vicki Onusko (John) and Stephanie Nestegard and is predeceased by sisters Mary Griffin (Al) and Liz Houle (Norbert/Bert). Many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends and neighbours will remember him with love. Don was a long-time employee of the City of Hamilton, and active member of the Dundas Granite Curling Club; the Dundas Cactus Golf Club and a Tuesday golfing group at Knollwood. Don was also the Past President of the Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists; Past President of the Canadian Association of Speech Language and Audiologists and a member of the Westdale United Church. The family extends their thanks to the doctors and staff at the Juravinski Cancer Centre and the McMaster Family Practice for their care and compassion. Friends will be received on Monday afternoon and evening from 2-5 and 7-9 at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Don’s Service will be held at Westdale United Church, 99 North Oval, Hamilton on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. If you so wish, donations to the Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) or the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated by family.
Passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on November 16, 2022 in her 36th year. Beloved daughter to Barbara and Sean Vedell. Caring sister and best friend to Rebecca (Paul) Bovbel and Patrick (Sonja) Vedell. Loving partner to Peter Harris. Cat mom to Gord and Winnie. Niece to Patrick (Jennifer) Adams, Colin Vedell and Alexandra Vedell. Granddaughter to John (Barbara – predeceased) Vedell. Predeceased by doting grandparents Charlie and Mavis Adams and her Great Aunt Barbara Snip. Will also be sadly missed by her niece and nephews Arthur, Lucy and Oliver and her aunt Denise Vedell. A special thanks to the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital for their excellent care of Sarah. A Celebration of Sarah’s Life will take place on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 2-4p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to the Canadian Cancer Society – Ovarian Cancer or St. Peter’s Hospital.
