Vera passed away peacefully at Margaret’s Place Hospice on Friday March 29, 2024. Beloved spouse of Joe. Vera was born in Northern Ireland in 1936 and emigrated with Joe to Canada in 1960, where she raised and was a loving mother to Michelle and Sean. Vera was a proud and loving grandmother to Katie, Andrew, Eleanor, and Anne, and loving mother-in-law of Juan Carlos and Eileen. Dearly loved sister of the late Jack Todd, Harry Todd, Francis Tweedie, and Margaret Ford. We will be forever grateful for all the love, support, and care Vera received from her nephew Todd and his family and for all the kindness and love she received from the extended Todd and Palmer families. Also we have tremendous gratitude for the care, compassion, friendship, and love she received from her caregivers, Cyndi and her staff at Bertram Place. Vera was a talkative, artistic, and vivacious person, and will be missed dearly by all she touched and met. Donations in Vera’s memory can be gratefully made to Margaret’s Place Hospice. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Saturday, June 8th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a Celebration of Vera’s Life with food and refreshments to follow.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, Jane, at her residence on April 13th, 2024 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Joe (predeceased). Loving mother to Edward John (Janet) and Colin Philip. Jane will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Anthony), Heather (James), and 5 great grandchildren. Left to mourn her loss are her sister-in-law, Ruth Watson and her nephew, Philip Watson. Jane is predeceased by her brother, John Watson, and nephew, Edward Watson.
Working in the circulation department of the library at McMaster University for 25 years, Jane had the opportunity to share her love of books, and help shape young minds.
Visitation will take place on Sunday April 21st, 2024 at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choosing would be appreciated.
At Hamilton General Hospital on Friday, April 12, 2024, reuniting with her beloved husband, Paul (2008). Loving mother of Michelle (Kevin) and Ron (Kathy). Cherished Nana to Tom and Tim, who brought her so much joy. Sister of the late Heather (Lorne), Donna (late Herman) and Ed (Pat). Sister-in-law of Joan Stewart (Nelson) and Marjorie Featherston (late Harvey). She was Aunt Marilyn to many. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Saturday, April 20th from 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. for a visitation. A Memorial Service to follow in the chapel. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, and because of Marilyn’s love of dogs, donations to your local SPCA would be appreciated.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Anne Leegstra on April 6th, 2024 in her 75th year. She will be dearly missed by her partner, Brian Lacombe, sons, Warren and Jack, and daughters Terra, Krista, Tricia and Samantha. She is predeceased by her mother Marie McHattie and her sister Margaret Bourgeois. Anne will be greatly missed by her eight grandchildren, Jessie, Ashlynne, Victoria, Kelli, Tristan, Brooklyn, Austin and Chloe. Visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Tuesday April 16th, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.. Graveside service will take place on Wednesday April 17th, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Grove Cemetery in Dundas. Donations may be made in Anne’s honour to a charity of your choice.
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Claire Ellen Pym (nee Good) who passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas at the age of 81. Claire is reunited with her loving parents James and Dorothy Good, sister Cathy Good, and son-in-law James Gilbert. Beloved wife of Terry Pym, and mother of Craig (Kelly), Jason (Hilda), Kimberley (Scott), Jennifer (Brad), and Erin (Steve). Survived by her brother Peter (Judy). Loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren Hunter, Reese, Alexa, Linden, Keagan, Ethan, Eleanor, Sarah, Isaac, and Jonas. Claire was retired from the Rose City Senior’s Centre in the City of Welland as a Senior’s Recreation Coordinator. Claire was a social butterfly and was the “hostess with the mostest”, always being the centre of family gatherings of which she will be greatly missed. Sincere gratitude to the exceptional care from St. Joseph’s Villa, Birch Trail nurses, PSW’s, doctors and staff in providing the utmost care and love for Claire throughout her illness and especially in her final days and hours. Cremation has taken place. Visitation and funeral will take place at TURNER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 53 Main St., Dundas. Visitation to be held on Friday, April 12th from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.. Funeral will take place on Saturday, April 13th at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society.
