It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Carrigan after a lengthy and arduous, but brave battle with lung cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Shelley, his daughter Colleen and step-daughters Jenna and Talia, step-son Joshua, his brother Rick, his step-mother Catherine, and cat Saturn.
He is predeceased by his parents Michael and Fernanda Carrigan. Michael was retired from ArcelorMittal Dofasco after a successful 40 year career. He will be greatly missed and remembered by his family, friends and co-workers. Michael’s Memorial and Celebration of Life will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, at 3pm on Saturday March 15th, 2025.
Joan Therese Curtis, 96, of Dundas, Ontario passed away February 27, 2025, after a brief illness.
Joan was the youngest of four girls born to James Louis and Marie Grightmire at their home in Dundas, Ontario.
She married Wilfred (Wilf) Anthony Curtis on September 11, 1954, and they had four children, Peter (Bernadette), Paul (Monica), Mary (John) and Julia (Don).
She was a generous mother, grandmother and great grandmother, hosting delicious family celebrations throughout her life.
For a number of years, she owned and operated The Red Carpet Gift shop in Dundas. She also volunteered at the Dundas Museum and Archives and Dundas Community Services delivering Meals on Wheels.
Incredibly talented, she dabbled in portrait, landscape, and furniture painting, and created beautiful one of a kind Santas for Church donations and for her family.
Predeceased by her devoted husband Wilf in 2015, and her loving sisters Rita Quinn, Helen Warnick, and Louise Dubois, Joan is survived by her four children and their families including eleven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday March 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church, Dundas.
Interment will follow at St. Augustine’s Cemetery, 54 East Street South, Dundas
A reception will follow at St. Augustine’s Parish Hall.
McRAE, David Allan: Quietly and suddenly Dave was called home on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband for 23 years to Donna, dear father to 5, Paul Christianson (Sandra), Peter Christianson (Jennifer), Jon, Shayne, Whitney Alexander (Tracy), 11 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Dear brother to Betty (Baker), Doris Atkinson (Peter) and Karen Hurst. Predeceased by sisters Linda and Marion and brother in law Bob. Dave enjoyed ten pin bowling, was quite involved in baseball as an umpire and working on his garden railroad. He was a life time member of Kinsmen and the Hamilton Baseball Umpires Association.
An informal Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas on Saturday, March 8th, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Passed away peacefully on February 20th in his 88th year. Bob was born in Hamilton to parents Elsie (Deacon) Bailey and John (Ace) Bailey. Loving husband of Patricia (nee McGillivray) for 30 years and devoted stepfather to her three children. Predeceased by Mike (Joyce), Karen (Steve) and Kathy. Cherished “Papa” of Jessica (Matt), Katelyn (Garrett), Jordan, Jack, Emma and Paul. Dearly loved by great-grandchildren Avery and Jacob. Previously married to Marilynne sharing four children together. Father of Christa (predeceased by Walter), Bob Jr. (Kim), Leslie (John) and Karyn (Grant). Cherished “Pupup” of Richard (Jackie) and Tera. Mackenzie (Bobby), and Hayden. Aaron (Meagan) and Bryson (Brent). Desmond and Hazel. Loved by great-grandchildren Isabella, Abbigail, Lilyhanna and Richard Jr. Autumn, Dallas and Dakota. Isla, Maisy and Ellie. Zane, Hudson and Maverick. Bob is predeceased by his brother Jack (Helen) and lovingly remembered by his brother Barry (predeceased by Judy). He will also be sadly missed by many nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews. Bob started his career as a volunteer firefighter in Stoney Creek, ending his career of 34 years as a firefighter at Dofasco. He was President of the Dofasco Angling Club for many years and an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. Bob was a long time coach of baseball and hockey and a life long Habs fan! Everyone that knew Bob loved his kindness, sense of humour and practical jokes! If you ever had a meal with Bob, it was guaranteed you would find a piece of paper in your sandwich! The family would like to thank Margaret’s Place Hospice for their care and compassion and for the love they had for Bob throughout his journey. A special thank-you also to Bob’s family physician Dr. Julie Emili of more than 20 years for going above and beyond with the care she provided to him. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hamilton Air Force Club, 128 King Street East, Dundas on Saturday, March 8th from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Donations to Margaret’s Place Hospice would be appreciated.
Our cherished husband, father, brother, son and friend passed suddenly from this world on February 21, 2025, following a brief illness. Mark was born July 6, 1977 to his wonderful parents Nina and Andrzej Lugowski. He spent his childhood in Toronto and later attended university in Halifax. Mark went on to complete his MBA and had a 20 year career in the retirement home industry, where he developed his amazing leadership skills and served as an inspiration to his many close colleagues. Mark spent his last year travelling with his family and enjoying his favourite pastimes: golfing, boating, and fishing. Mark leaves behind his parents, his adoring wife Anna, his beloved sons Andrew and Adam, his devoted sister Andrea and her husband Marc, and his many in-laws, cousins, uncles, aunts and extended family both in Canada and Europe. We are grateful for his love, his wisdom, his guidance, his clarity and his incredible goodness. He will live forever in our hearts. A celebration of life will be held in the near future.
