Jul 19, 2018 |
July 29, 1934 – July 19, 2018
Griffin, Emma (nee Lawrence) – Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family. Forever loved and remembered by Bob, her husband of 65 years, her daughters Terry (Joe DeCola) and Patty (Adrian Parkinson); grandchildren Cindy (Sean Fallon) and Andy DeCola (Leanne), great-grandchildren Ben, Chloe, Max and Charlotte; brother Edward Lawrence, sister Beatrice Griffin and sisters-in-law Dot and Shirley. Predeceased by brothers Russ, Gord, Bill, Doug, Tom, George and Arthur and sisters Jean and Sue. Emma enjoyed bowling, being a Captain of the Valley Girls for a period of time and a long time President of the league. She loved family gatherings, celebrations and made the Christmas season special. Emma was a long standing and loyal Blue Jays fan. Special thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their care and compassion for the last few weeks. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, July 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. If you so wish, donations to St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Jul 18, 2018 |
July 3, 1930 – July 17, 2018
Chant, Ross Douglas – Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Healthcare on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease. Dearly loved and missed by his wife Peggy of 17 years. Predeceased by his first wife Isobel and his 8 siblings. Loved always by sons Rick (Kathryn) and Mark (Debbie), daughters Barb Chant, Cheryl (Jeffrey Martindale) and Laurie Oare, 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Remembered fondly by brother-in-law Hubert Marshall and many nieces and nephews and his special friend, “his dog Angel”. Ross enjoyed his camping days and was a member of the Canadian Family Camping Federation and enjoyed many years of square dancing. Special thanks to the staff/physicians at the Hamilton General Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Heart Function Clinic, Thrombosis Clinic, The LHIN (CCAC) and all the nurses at Bayshore for their care. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, July 21st from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Ross’ Service at 1:00 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Interment White Chapel Memorial Gardens. If you so wish, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, would be appreciated by the family in lieu of flowers.
Jul 12, 2018 |
October 20, 1920 – July 12, 2018
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Thelma Olga de Souza (nee Davies) in her 98th year. Thelma was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Leo de Souza, her sister Anne, and brothers Sonny, Douglas and Stephen. She is survived by siblings Dianne, Joy and Robert Davies and Giselle Little. Thelma was a devoted mother of 6 children: Theresa, Tazik (Renate), Mary Di Pietro (Albert), Fran Hutton (Joseph), Phillip (Sandra), Margaret Griffin (Eric) and mother-in-law to Kay Canham (John Hostein). Thelma was predeceased by her children Mary (1991) and Phillip (2009) and carried her grief with her each day until her own death. We are comforted by the certainty that she is reunited with them now. She was the beloved grandmother of Michele nee de Souza (Jason Rees), Adrienne de Souza (Ronald Morriss), Meghan de Souza (Paul Goertz), Christi Di Pietro, Lisa Di Pietro (Paul Turpin), Elizabeth Di Pietro (James Flanagan), Shane Hutton (Denice), Laura nee Hutton (Nelson Pinto), Monica nee Griffin (Mathew Fisher) and Richard Griffin. She was the loving great-grandmother of Mary-Ashley Di Pietro (Shane Grant), Jack and Maddi Westbrook, Mackenzie and Campbell Turpin, the twins Jake and Angus, and Lenny Flanagan, Olivia and Darcy Morriss, and Catherine Fisher. The grief we feel is lessened by our knowledge of Thelma’s unwavering faith, and we are reassured that we will once again be reunited with her. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Turner Family Funeral Home in Dundas, ON. Visitation is Tuesday, July 17, 1-3 pm at St James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St., Dundas, ON. Funeral service at 3:30 p.m. A reception celebrating Thelma’s life will follow in the church hall. We wish to extend special thanks to St. Elizabeth’s home care service and Thelma’s special caregivers: Marie, Bibi, Sabina, Laura, and Stacey. In lieu of flowers a donation made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Epilepsy York, or Sick Kids’ Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
Jul 11, 2018 |
Alan – September 26, 1954 – July 9, 2018
Carla – December 1, 1953 – July 9, 2018
Rutherford, Alan and Carla (nee Holmes) – Alan and Carla Rutherford passed tragically on Monday, July 9, 2018. The happy couple just celebrated their 11 year wedding anniversary this Spring. Both were highly involved members of the community including several Quilters Guilds, The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and The Halton Outdoor Club. Carla, loving mother to Richard (Evangelia) Taylor and Christopher (Talia) Taylor, and proud grandmother to Olivia, Matthew, Violet and Chelsey. Remembered by her father Victor Holmes and his wife the late Annie Jean Holmes, her sister Vicky (Mike) Pickup, and many nieces and nephews. Alan, loving father to Alison Plato and Amelia (Cory) Ryan. Brother to Paul (Glenn) Rutherford, Carol Fearman and Brenda (Wayne) Moerschfelder. Papa Al will also be remembered by his four grandchildren. They shared a mutual love of labradors and lab coats. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides and the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Saturday, July 14th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place on Sunday, July 15th at St. Paul’s United Church at 2:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, 555 Bay Street North, Hamilton.
Jul 8, 2018 |
August 30, 1946 – July 8, 2018
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the Dr. Bob. Kemp Hospice. John is survived by his loving wife and best friend Sheila. Cherished and much loved father of Lee and his wife Lindsay and daughter Amy. Proud Papa of Aurora and Athena. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Robertshaw. Dear brother-in-law to Vaughn and Marilyn Gunby, John and Sharon Newlands, Bernard and Roberta Elphee and caring uncle to several nieces and nephews. John was a long-time employee of Procter and Gamble. He was also a fixture at the Dundas Arena and baseball diamonds for many years, first as a player, then coach, supportive parent and fan. Visitation at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, on Friday July 13, 2018 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 2:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
