Oct 12, 2016 |
Gerda Aleida Maria de Vries, nee Nieuwenhuizen, was born in Nijmegen, Holland on October 23, 1924, and passed away suddenly at Wentworth Lodge, October 10, 2016. In death she joins her husband Jacob Peter de Vries, her son Derek Jan de Vries and a menagerie of dogs, birds, foxes and raccoons, all of whom she looked after with love. She is survived by her daughter Charlotte and much loved son-in-law Richard England, and by George and Pippa. Having survived the war in Holland and (as a prisoner) in Germany, Gerry came to Canada with her husband in 1955 and did many different things to make a new life in a new country. Trained in ancient Greek and Latin, she was by turns a translator, a golf club manager, a rather too honest real estate agent, and a veterinary assistant. She devoted her life to God, art, animals, and her children. She spent her life painting, making beautiful things and loving others deeply. She was brave, creative, occasionally fierce, often hilarious, unbelievably loyal and deeply religious. She was a blessing in the lives of those of us who loved her and we will miss her more than words can say. In her later years Gerry Maria lived at Wentworth Lodge in Dundas. We are deeply grateful to those members of staff who took the time to get to know her, winning her heart and lightening ours with their generosity and affection. We would also like to thank Linda McSevney who has been a wonderful friend to all of us. Love is indeed patient and kind, and it is never forgotten. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 13 from 7-9 p.m. with Trisagion Service scheduled for 7 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. The funeral will be held on Friday October 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 22 Head Street, Hamilton with interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hamilton SPCA.
Oct 11, 2016 |
May 25, 1933 – October 11, 2016
Baguley, Derek Francis – Passed away peacefully at the Hamilton General Hospital on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Dearly loved husband to Phyllis for 57 years. Loved always by his son Stephen (Ann), daughter Susan (John Philip), brothers Jack and Terry, sisters Barbara, Sheila and Kay and grandchildren Peter, Beth, Christopher, Heather and Colin. Predeceased by sisters Vera and Maureen and brother Tony. Special thanks is extended to the staff on 8 West at the Hamilton General Hospital. Friends will be received by the family on Monday morning from 10:00 until the time of Derek’s Service at 11:00 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Interment White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Oct 10, 2016 |
March 4, 1929 – October 10, 2016
Ward, Donald Hamilton – Suddenly as the result of a car accident on Monday, October 10, 2016. Beloved husband of Marleen (nee Robertson). Loving father of Gloria (John Hamilton), Neil (Lois), and predeceased by his daughter Joanne and son Lyle. Due to Marleen’s recovery time, a Funeral Service will be held at a later date.
Oct 3, 2016 |
March 10, 1938 – October 3, 2016
Grightmire, Violet May – Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on Monday, October 3, 2016, in her 79th year. Vi is survived by her brother Clayton, niece Adrienne, nephews Clifford and James, 3 great nieces and 2 great great nieces. Vi is sadly missed by her friend Shirley Rankin, and her friends from the Magnificent 7 and the Golden Girls groups. Predeceased by her parents George and Gladys, sisters Grace and Ida, her 2 brothers-in-law, her sister-in-law, 1 niece and 2 nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Vi will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment Grove Cemetery, followed by light refreshments at the Cattel Centre. Expressions of sympathy to the Canadian Cancer Society, SPCA or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Sep 23, 2016 |
September 4, 1945 – September 23, 2016
Mann, Mary Faye – Peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Friday, September 23, 2016. She was predeceased by her loving husband Barry, her children Jody Lynn, John, sister Susan Hammond, brothers-in-law Rick Newman, Kenny Kisko and Willis Thompson and sister-in-law Lorene Thompson. She was a loving mother to her surviving children Shelley and Murray Reid, Tara and Tony Gunn and Colin and Sara Mann. Loving grandmother to Mikayla, Emma, Aubrey, Kyle, Avery and Abby. She is survived by sisters Janice Newman, Barbara Kisko, Donna Ruhloff (Rudy), Denise Brown (Tom), sister-in-law Sheila Mann and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share in a Celebration of Life for Faye at Copetown Woods Golf Club, 1430 Concession 2 West, Copetown, ON L0R 1J0 on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 5 – 8 p.m. If you so wish, donations to the Neonatal Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital would be appreciated by the family. “Grandma you made the best pies”
