Passed away peacefully at St, Joseph’s Villa on Friday, May 29th, 2026 in her 94th year. Beloved spouse of the late Richard. Loving mother to Susan (Ron), the late Heather, John (Teresa), and Peggy (lan). Caring grandmother of Jennifer (Richard), Jamie (Melissa), Noah (Abbey), Nicole (Curtis), Chris (Nicole), Alicia, Ashley (Colin), Lindsay (Matthew), Chelsea, and Hannah. Proud great-grandmother of Jack, Henry, Violet, Clara, Cooper, Noah, Jordan, and Aleksandar. Will be sadly missed by her sister, Joan, and sister in law, Laura. Predeceased by her brother, Dave. A private graveside service has been held for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society of Canada. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Joseph’s Villa for their care and compassion shown to Lois over her many years there.
Our hearts are broken to share the passing of David James Monds on May 27, 2026, in his 67th year, after a courageous, 6 year hard fought battle with cancer, which he faced with incredible strength.
Survived by his loving wife Karen of almost 25 years, his son Jamie (Maggie) and devoted and loving Grandfather to David and Liam Monds.
David will be deeply missed by his mother, Margaret and the late Jim Monds, son-in-law to Marian and the late Jim English, Brother to Scott (Diane) Monds and Kelly (Terry) Collett, Brother in Law to Lori Ambo (late Bernie).
Uncle Dave will be missed by many of his nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A small family service will be held privately followed by interment.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 13th, 2026 at The Hamilton Air Force Club, 128 King St E, Dundas from 1-4 p.m.
Mary Elizabeth (née Brajer) Gentilcore, 90, of Dundas, Ontario passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2026 from complications from pneumonia.
Mary joins her late husband Rocco Louis (1993), professor emeritus of geography at McMaster University, her brother, Louis (1999), and her daughter Susan (2022). She is survived by her children David (Fabiana) and Roxanne (John), by her beloved grandchildren Rita, Clara, Sophia, Luca, and Oliver, and her devoted son-in-law Gerard Seguin. Dear sister-in-law to Kay Brajer. Mary leaves behind a large circle of relatives and friends.
Mary was born March 25th, 1936 in Stoney Creek where her family had a successful fruit farm, and earned her bachelor’s degree from McMaster University in Hamilton and her teaching certificate from OISE in Toronto. She taught for many years in vocational high schools in Hamilton. She married Louis in 1960 and raised three children in Dundas. She enjoyed hosting parties, traveling world-wide, oil painting, and contributing her creative talents to many local organizations, including Lipa Park and McMaster Faculty Wives. Mary was a wonderful host, cook, seamstress, flower-arranger, and a gardener who could make any plant bloom. She will be remembered for her love of conversation, enjoyment of her family and friends, and devotion to her Slovenian heritage.
Visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral home, 53 Main St. in Dundas on Thursday, May 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral will be held on Friday, May 29th at 11a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church, 125 Centennial Parkway North, Hamilton followed by interment at 1 pm at St. Augustine Cemetery, East Street South, Dundas. Reception will follow at 1:30 at the Cattel Centre, 45 Main St. located next door to Turner Family Funeral Home in Dundas.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Centre in Hamilton, which Mary supported.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Albert (Bert) Edward Bentley peacefully on May 14th in Hamilton, ON in his 89th year, while in the exceptional care of St. Peter’s hospital.
Bert was born in Hamilton, ON to the late William and Eva Bentley of Dundas, ON. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sylvia and daughters Shannon (Rod) and Laura (Scott). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Megan (Zach), Abbey (Morgan), Kara (Nick), Stuart (Levi), Brenden and Isabella. He is predeceased by his sister Barbara and eldest grandson Zachary.
Bert grew up in Dundas, ON and worked as a heavy equipment operator at Canada Crushed Stone in his early years and later at Dofasco until his retirement. He spent much time enjoying his grandchildren’s many activities and could be often found at an arena or soccer pitch cheering them on. He was a proud member of the Old Town Hall Gang in Ft Stewart, ON and loved everything the outdoors offered. Bert was an avid hunter and camper and in recent years found great pleasure in spending time at Valens Conservation Area and visiting his daughter Laura in Burks Falls.
Thank you to the outstanding staff at St. Peters Hospital for your incredible support, care and compassion.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at Cattel Centre, adjacent to the Turner Family Funeral Home, at 45 Main St, Dundas, ON on Saturday June 6th from 1-4pm. It is kindly requested that visitors not wear black but rather celebrate Bert’s life in colour.
Passed away peacefully at the Juravinski Hospital on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Steven. Loving Sister to Paul & Megan, Peter & Laurina and Annette & Michael. Special fun Auntie to Mark & Bar (Ben, Lily), Pat & Katie (Isobel), Jesse & Leah (Jordan, Finley), Jack & Taylor (Callie), Claire & Nick, Adam & Meaghan, Danny & Sam.
Will be sadly missed by in-laws Barb, Donna, Chris and Michel, Jason and Debbie; also MaryAnn Midghall, Grace DeLottinville and so many friends from ArcelorMittal Dofasco, PSN gaming, IPSC, USPSA and motorcycling.
Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas, on Saturday, May 30th from 2p.m. – 4p.m. for a Celebration of Cathy’s Life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to the Cancer Assistance Program.
