The Hamilton/Dundas Community lost one of its best on Sunday: Anne Redish passed peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on Sunday, December 4, just shy of her 98th birthday.
Anne (Mum) and K (not ‘Ken’, not ‘Dad’, just ‘K’) came to Dundas in 1968 and Mum quickly established herself as a pillar of the community. A stalwart with the Dundas Little Theatre, two term Dundas Town Councillor, member of the Niagara Escarpment Commission and Chair of the Bay Area Restoration Council were just a few of Mum’s many contributions to her community. Mum was also very committed to environmental principles and served for more than 15 years in various volunteer roles with the Hamilton and Region Conservation Authority and was the recipient of the 2002 Hamilton Environmentalist of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.
Anne was born in London, England and met her much, much beloved Ken at the University of Bristol just after the war – he in Mathematics, her as one of only two women in her graduating Law class. They were married in 1950 and hitch-hiked to Rome for their honeymoon after which Mum returned to her practice of law as a Barrister and Solicitor at the Inn’s of Court in London’s Middle Temple. They moved around a fair bit while in England (almost all of her 7 children were born in different cities!) before settling in Dundas.
Anne is survived by her 7 loving children and partners – Antonia; Angela and Steve; Adair and Anne; Adrian and Mary; Amanda and Gerard; Adam and Gwen; Anna and Robert – and over 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom were very much loved.
The family would like to express its great thanks to Tina Del Cruz for her care, support and love for Mum; Tina truly became another daughter over the past few years.
The family would also like to thank the staff and physicians at Juravinski hospital for the excellent care they provided to Mum on several occasions over the past few years and to St. Elizabeth’s Village where she resided for the last few months.
Visitations will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, on Thursday, December 8 from 2pm – 4 pm and 7pm – 9pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Parish, 58 Sydenham St, Dundas on December 9 at 11:00a.m. followed by internment at St. Augustine’s Cemetery, East St. S. Dundas.
Jan will be greatly missed by her daughters KoryAnne and Michelle Horsley, and Christine Jackson. Jan’s greatest joy was her granddaughter Bianca. She was a wonderful sister to Nancy Pearson, Rick Pearson, Tomas Pearson, and Glen Pearson. She was a lover of life, and spent it searching for the beautiful things around her. From a sunrise, to a lake, nature was beautiful to her. She loved her Miniature Pinschers. Casie, Star, and James are meeting you at Rainbow Bridge. She is having the best dog show ever up there! You could often find her sitting outside with her dogs and a Tim Hortons coffee. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Jan’s memory. Until we meet again at Heavens Gates. Love you forever.
Passed away peacefully December 2, 2022 in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husbands Harm Kuik, Gerry Fafard, Bill Farmer and her brother Keith (Shirley) McKnight.
Devoted mother to Bill (Marines), Jim (Barb) and Dave (Judy) Farmer. Stepmother to Paulette (Hugh) Sedlak, Dianne Fafard (Barry), Denis Fafard, and Francine (Brad) McPartlin. Grandmother to Brandon, Myles, Ashleigh (Elgin), Kyla, Jake, Rachel, and Step-Grandmother to Paul (Rita), Michael (Christine), Susan, Katie, and Great-Grandmother to Shaye.
Dorothy lived her entire life in Rockton, she loved the village and its community dearly. She was well known for her beautiful gardens, delicious baking, and excellent sewing skills.
Dorothy had a big heart and a love for helping others; she donated much of her time to volunteering and was a foster-parent for many years. Her involvement with St. Alban’s Church, Westfield Heritage Village, Rockton United Church, Rockton Agricultural Society, Beverly Heritage Society, Women’s Institute (Life Membership Certificate), United Church Women, Tri-M, and McMaster University Medical Centre (1000 Hour Award) brought hope and happiness to many over the years.
Thank you to the staff at Park Lane Terrace for their kindness and compassion.
Service will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, Dundas, on Saturday, December 10th at 1:30pm. Reception to follow from 2:00 – 3:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rockton United Church, Westfield Heritage Village, or a charity of your choice are appreciated.
Dad – There was never a day that you were not within my reach for comfort, guidance and love. Today, my first time alone as a child, I know your spirit and your soul has reunited with mom’s and you and she and Tracy are together again. My dad started his career in the RCAF as a special Weapons Technician. As a family we travelled to Germany, France, Belgium, Sardinia, Ottawa and Alberta and Mississauga. Dad declined promotions and postings in order to keep our family close so my sister could be near medical care and grow up with family nearby. After 25 years of service he went back to school and became a Stationary Engineer. He sacrificed his career and his goals for our happiness and I am forever grateful for my childhood and his example of integrity and perseverance. John is predeceased by the love of his life Angela Holroyd (October 2022). Together they shared over 63 years of marriage and friendship. John is also predeceased by eldest daughter Tracy and parents Leo and Norah Holroyd (Midgley) and brother Michael Holroyd. He is survived by sister Valerie Henderson. He will be missed at Sunday dinners with conversations about WWII and weaponry with my husband Roger as well as missed by grandchildren Leah and Scott Duck and great-grandson Nolan. Dog Batch ensured Dad felt loved and cuddled and he looked forward to seeing her daily in all her goofiness. Dad affectionately referred to her as the “big hairy nit”. John will be deeply missed by Joe and Antoinette Speziale (Nicole Speziale (Harrison and Atticus) and Leslie and Kevin Bernardo (Ewan and Adrienne) and Frank and Joan Fama (Mark and Family), Michael and Brett and pre deceased by nephew Kevin (2017). A lifelong member and RCAF veteran of the Royal Canadian Legion in Dundas John (Peter) Holroyd spent time with lifelong friend Ken Alkerton (2021) playing pool and discussing the issues of the world. Kelly and Roger would like to sincerely thank the nurses from Bayshore Nursing, the nurses and PSWs at Stedman Community Hospice (Hankinson House) for their attentive and loving care for dad and Dr. McNeil and Shelley Groombridge for their guidance and support. John has been cremated and will be laid to rest in St. Augustine’s Cemetery in Dundas, Ontario alongside his soulmate and best friend Angela Holroyd. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or to The Stedman Community Hospice would be appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held sometime in the spring.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce his sudden passing, at his home in Dundas, November 26, 2022. Much loved husband of Sandy, stepdad and friend to Jennifer Lavigne (Jeff) and Kevin Townsend (Christine). Proud Grumpy to Emily Banks. Brother of Wendy (late Norm). Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Agnes and brothers Mel and Al. Roy was an uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He had been retired from Stelco for over 13 years after 30 years of service. There will be a celebration of his life on Sunday, December 11, 2022, upstairs at the Dundas Legion, Branch 36, 280 King Street West from 1-4 pm. A time is dedicated at 2 p.m. to share stories and memories. Cremation has taken place.
