Dec 15, 2016 |
August 6, 1945 – December 14, 2016
Thompson, Gordon Wayne – Surrounded by his loving family, Gord passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 14th at the age of 71. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Linda of 50 years, loving father of Troy (Michelle), Stacey and Aimee (Adriano). Proud Papa to Lily, Ella, Madilyn and Lucien. Gord will be missed by many friends, colleagues and fellow Rotarians of Hamilton AM Club. He will be especially missed by his dear friends Barbara and Bill McNab and Ellard and Opal McBane. We especially want to thank Gord’s “angels” Liz and Dr. Anil Kapoor. Also many thanks to Vita and CCAC. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Vigil Prayers Sunday evening at 8:30. Funeral Mass will be held Monday morning at 10 o’clock at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham St., Dundas. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Dr. Anil Kapoor – Kidney Research at St. Joseph’s Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Dec 14, 2016 |
December 19, 1954 – December 14, 2016
Groom, Deran Joseph Michel “Mike” – Passed away suddenly on December 14, 2016 at Hamilton General Hospital. Beloved husband of Sylvia Groom (nee Lanznaster). Loving father to Patrick (Anne-Marie) & Emily (Lauren) and treasured Grandpa of James & Paul. Loving son of Gilberte & Harry (deceased) and brother to Rose-Marie (Pierre). Loving son-in-law to Irma & Herbert (deceased). Loving brother-in-law to Suzie (Roman) & Evi (Julian), and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas, ON, from 2-4pm & 6-8pm on December 16, 2016 with a prayer vigil starting at 8pm. Cremation to follow. Family and friends are welcome to gather at 7 Lennard Crescent, in Dundas, after 8:30 pm. Donations to the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Dec 8, 2016 |
April 10, 1955 – December 8, 2016
Cizikas, Vincas (Vince) Albertas – 61, of Lynden, Ontario, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on the morning of December 8, 2016. Vince was a big guy with a big heart. A devoted husband to his beloved wife, Irene, of 27 years, he worked tirelessly to provide for his family; a family he loved and would do anything for. Quick with a joke and quick to tease, he could brighten a room with his larger than life personality. A straight talker who always told you what he thought and told it like it was. If you didn’t like it, well… Vince spent nearly his entire career as a driver. From TTC buses to transport trucks, he could drive pretty much anything. One of his proudest accomplishments was being recognized for 10 years of service as a volunteer firefighter with the Burlington Fire Department. Living out a childhood dream, he drove a fire truck on numerous calls, fighting fires with his colleagues at Fire Station #2. When work was done he was a master of relaxing. With beer in hand and a beloved dog close by, he could while away the hours telling stories and shooting the breeze. Life was to be enjoyed. A favourite motto was “Why do today, what you can put off till tomorrow?” He loved fishing with his dad, playing darts, watching the Jays and making fun of the Leafs. When will they be good? “Neeeext Yeeeear!” Vince was a large man who had an even larger impact in the lives of many people. He will be dearly missed. Vince is predeceased by his parents Barbara and Albertas Cizikas, and is survived by his wife Irene, daughter Sonya (Gary) Mackin and their children Alec and Josh; his son Trevor (Christine) and step-son David (Jayne) Whyte; his sister Vanda (Bobby) Slaney and their family, and his brother Peter and his family. A remembrance will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 2 p.m. at the Lynden Legion Hall, 206 Lynden Rd., Lynden, ON. L0R 1T0. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Vince can be made to the Ontario SPCA.
Dec 7, 2016 |
December 24, 1921 – December 6, 2016
Netherby, Edith Mary – Peacefully, and surrounded by the love of her family, Mary passed away on December 6th, just eighteen days before her 95th birthday, at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, Ontario. She will be greatly missed by her children – Bill (Bonnie), Dawn (Peter Rosser) and Rick (Esther); grandchildren – Michael Rosser (Nicole), Heather Hook (Mike), David, Kristopher and Kevin; and great-grandchildren – Sarah, Olivia and Gabriel. Mary was a very independent woman, who handled life’s challenges with dignity and determination. She loved her family, reading, knitting and travelling, and enjoyed her career as a legal secretary. Many thanks to the staff at the Villa for their wonderful care and support during the last four years. A private graveside service will take place at Bayview Cemetery in Burlington. In memory of Mary, donations to the Alzheimer Society, or a charity of your choice, would be much appreciated.
Dec 2, 2016 |
July 17, 1923 – December 1, 2016
Robert (Bob) Charles Nelson, U.E.: Hamilton born, beloved Nelson family patriarch, peacefully in his 94th year, after a valiant struggle to hold on to precious life. Youngest son of the late Thomas & Lucy; loving husband of the late Isabella (Dollie) Mae Millard, late partner Joyce Willett, and current partner Mary (Flo) O’Dowd; father of Marcia Mae Nelson Pedde (Mike), Carol Louise Nelson, Bradford Charles Nelson (Nancy) and Pamela Maureen Kotzeff (Peter); grandfather (known as ‘Bompa’) to Donald Gordon, Chris Kempinski , Nick Kempinski, Kirsten Gordon Frankum, Sasha Kotzeff Gowan, Nichol Kotzeff Cruise, Laura Kotzeff, Simon Kotzeff, Robert Douglas Nelson & Jeffrey Nelson, Sonja Moro and Cynthia de Haan; great grandfather to Robert, Ainsley, Brianna, Maura, Eva, Faye, Hayden, Eloise, Asher, Hugh & Lukas. Robert was a proud Mason, Kiwanian, Bell Pioneer, and performer with Hamilton’s Geritol Follies. He leaves behind a large, loving family, many, many friends, and glorious memories for us all. The family extends its heart-felt thanks to the medical professionals and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Charlton Campus), Hamilton, for their genuine concern, care, and determination in helping Bob live comfortably and fully these last few months. Donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital (Hamilton), Nephrology, Hematology or Dialysis Units in lieu of flowers. Celebration of life to be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas Ontario. Visitation at 10 AM Tuesday December 6th, followed by a service at 11 and reception.
