Feb 26, 2019 |
January 4, 1925 – February 22, 2019
Pennington, Agnes Mary “Becky” – passed away peacefully at Hope Street Terrace in Port Hope on Friday, February 22nd, she was 94. She is survived by her daughter Ann (Paul), 2 grandchildren Emily and Graham and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Jim and brothers John, Richard and George and sister Marion. She is survived by her 2 sisters-in-law Isabel and Joan. Becky was a long time member of St. Augustine’s C.W.L. and a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Villa for many years. She was an avid bowler, golfer and you could always find her doing laps at the Dundas Driving Park. Funeral Mass will take place at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas on Friday, March 1st at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers a mass card would be appreciated.
Feb 25, 2019 |
September 4, 1939 – February 23, 2019
MacLEOD, James Alastaire Weaver, 79. It is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to our husband, father, Papa and best friend Jim MacLeod. Jim passed away on February 23rd after a short hospital stay in his 80th year. Beloved husband to Carolyn MacLeod. Cherished father to Grant( Sandy) and the late Jennifer Merriam (Ron). Proud grandfather to Dana, Elijah, Maryn, Owen and Benjamin. Son of the late Thelma Weaver and Hamish MacLeod. Jim was predeceased by his little brother Douglas. Jim was born in Ottawa, Ontario on Sept 4th, 1939 and soon thereafter he moved to Weston, ON where he grew up. He was a proud “Aggie” graduating with a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Guelph and later went on to specialise in Civil Engineering at U of T. Jim worked for various engineering firms, W.J Lehman, CC Parker, Peto-MacCallum before settling in at Mohawk College where he retired as Chairman of their technology programs. Jim loved all things to do with building and construction; designing and building two of his homes. If he wasn’t deep into a project he was likely planning the next one or helping his children, neighbours and friends with their projects. He loved skiing and was a member of the Beaver Valley Ski Club. He loved his golden retrievers and they were always at his side. Jim made you feel special: 5 minutes after you met him you felt you’d known him forever. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 27th from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Jim’s celebration of life at 1:00 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Feb 15, 2019 |
January 14, 1960 – February 11, 2019
McKee, William Patrick “Bill” – It is with great sadness we announce Bill’s sudden and unexpected passing on Monday, February 11, 2019 at age 59. He will be dearly loved and missed always by his wife Anna of 33 years; sons Ryan (Francine Cabral), Bradley and Eric; mother Joan McKee Walsh; brother Robert; sisters Linda McKee-Kinloch and Sandra McKittrick (Ken); granddaughter Raine, sister-in-law Margaret Dubiel and brother-in-law Edward Dubiel as well as his nieces and nephews, Jessica, Anthony, Nicole, Kristie and Connor; step-brothers and sisters and his devoted dog Kash. Predeceased by his father Donald Francis McKee and step-father Leo Walsh. Bill was truly a selfless, all around person, with a zest for life and gave so much to all he loved and knew. He lived by example and never took life for granted, living each and every day to the fullest. He loved his family and friends, he was a wonderful father and husband and he enjoyed fishing, boating, skiing, playing hockey and just being outside enjoying nature. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, February 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Bill’s Mass will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas on Tuesday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Augustine’s Cemetery. If you so wish, donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association or McMaster Children’s Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Feb 15, 2019 |
October 3, 1925 – February 12, 2019
Taylor, Irene – Passed away peacefully in her 94th year on February 12, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Robert (1989). Loving mother of Valerie Angeloni (Enzo); grandmother of Danielle Anders (Chris) and Vincent (Lauren); great-grandmother to Nathan and Evan Anders and Luca Angeloni. Mom came from Great Britain in 1946 as a war bride. Mom was very active in her retirement years. She was a member of the Geritol Follies for many years. She enjoyed playing euchre and bridge. Mom enjoyed travelling and cruised extensively in the past 20 years. She will be sorrowly missed by her family and many friends. Thank you to the staff at St. Peter’s Palliative Care and especially Dr. Selbie for all of their compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral Service will be held at ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH, 137 Melville Street, Dundas on Wednesday morning at 11:00. Interment at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Feb 10, 2019 |
June 13, 1952 – February 8, 2019
Mark died suddenly in the early morning hours of Friday, February 8, despite the best efforts of Hamilton Paramedics, Fire Department and St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mark’s wife Kathryn is inconsolable, unable to imagine a world without her beautiful blond haired boy. Mark was home and doing well following rehabilitation at St. Peter’s Hospital after a lengthy stay at the Juravinski Hospital for biliary problems where he (and Kathryn) received outstanding care from Dr. Pablo Serrano, his wonderful assistant Sharon, and the fabulous ICU and E4 teams. Kathryn will be forever grateful for their superior skills, compassion and humanity. Kathryn and Mark were beyond happy that he was finally home, that they were together again, rebuilding their lives. The shock of Mark’s death is deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.
Mark was predeceased by his parents Albert and Jean Nelson and his father-in-law Jim Raycroft. He is survived by his brothers Rod (Judy), Carl (Pamela) and Tad Nelson, Kathryn’s mother Shirley and brother Ian (Francine) Raycroft, nephews and nieces Jenn, Sara, Scott (Kathryn), Brett (Christy) and Caitlin Nelson and Nicholas Raycroft, 8 great-nephews and nieces and Kathryn’s aunt and uncle Jean and David McLay. Mark will be forever missed by his great friends Alex van Nostrand, Emily Andrus, Barbara Evans and Gary Raycroft, best man Brian Ferguson and matron of honour Gwen Spencer, and many friends who treasured his kindness, wit and sense of humour. Cats Rita and Cici are taking good care of Kathryn, and he is now reunited with his favourite cat Rosie and guard cat Susie.
Mark and Kathryn were both born in Hamilton at Mount Hamilton Hospital (now the Juravinski). Mark grew up in Hamilton, Ancaster, Guelph and Kingston. They were living in Toronto when they met in 1989 and married in 1995. They were thrilled to move back home to the best city in the world in 2006, where Mark was able to reconnect with many childhood friends, including George Truman, Cathy Doholis and Doug Waterman. Mark had a varied career as a Buyer at Grafton Fraser, Inside Sales Rep at Wang (formerly Bull HN Info Systems) and Micro-Alternative Solutions, Funeral Director’s Assistant at Humphrey and Ogden Funeral Homes and Business Analyst at Hewlett-Packard.
He loved golf and somehow every time Mark and Kathryn vacationed, there was always a golf course nearby (they married on the 18th hole and honeymooned in Bermuda). Mark was a gymnast in high school and not too long ago could plank for 20 minutes without tiring. Who knows how long he could have planked if Kathryn hadn’t told him enough already. Mark loved music, especially Elvis, the Beatles, Gordon Lightfoot and Roy Orbison. He was a talented artist, guitarist and singer who played and sang in groups as a teen-ager, but who in later years was too modest to let many hear his talents. Kathryn married Mark because he was such a great cook; he did the cooking and grocery shopping for most of their lives together. He was an avid crossword puzzle solver and always won when he and Kathryn played card games and scrabble, much to her chagrin. He enjoyed a good discussion, and he loved to hang out at the West Town with old and new friends.
Kathryn loved Mark for his sharp sense of humour, his beautiful blue eyes and taupe hair (blond in the summer), his elegant, artistic hands, his lovely voice (nickname the mellow bellow), his loyalty, sensitivity, stubbornness, compassion, and intelligence. Kathryn can’t believe he’s gone; she was certain they’d be together for many years to come. It’s not the first time she’s been wrong (don’t tell her that).
Please share your thoughts and memories of Mark with Kathryn, and families and friends at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Tuesday, February 12th from 2 to 4 p.m. or Wednesday, February 13th from 1 to 2 p.m. Service Wednesday, February 13th at 2 p.m. with reception after. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hamilton Street Cats, in memory of a man who loved his cats almost as much as he loved his wife.
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