Nov 20, 2015 |
February 7, 1959 – November 16, 2015
Quigley Rob Lorne passed away suddenly in his 57th year. Loving father of Kaitlin, younger brother of Donna, Roy (Charmaine), Heather (Dennis) Toth and Stewart and Nancy. Uncle Rob will be missed by Trevor and Jeanette of Brantford and Tim, Devin and Kennedy Louch of Caledonia. Rob was a dedicated mason and belonged to OZIAS lodge # 508. In his role of Junior Warden he was always available to support the needs of his lodge members. He will be remembered as a trustworthy contributor. Rob loved people, animals, travel, his time with cherished friends and the green spaces of Hamilton. Sadly missed and greatly loved was “our Robbie.” Cremation has taken place future internment will be private. Friends are welcome to attend a visitation and reception On Saturday November 21st, 2015 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Cattel Centre located beside Turner Family Funeral Home 53 Main St. Dundas, ON. At the request of the family, in Rob’s memory donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Nov 17, 2015 |
November 4, 1942 – November 13, 2015
McGILL, Carolyn Janet (nee Strauch) – Passed away suddenly in her sleep on November 15th, 2015. Wife of the late Don McGill. Stepmother of Sherry-Lee LaFrance. Grandmother of Matthew and Adam LaFrance. Loved sister of Marolyn Cook (late Bruce) and David (Marnie) Strauch. She was the daughter of Kathryn and Barney Portsmith and the late Arthur Strauch. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews; Sandy, Allen, Rob, Jeff, Amy Beth, and their spouses. She was a special great aunt to Ethan, James, Emily, Ethan, and Peyton. Carol was an active member in the choir of Copetown United Church. She taught for many years at C.F.B. Petawawa returning to Hamilton after retiring to live closer to family. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas on Wednesday November 18th from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.. The service will be held at Copetown United Church, 2218 Governor’s Rd. Copetown, on Thursday November 19th at 11 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Copetown United Church would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Nov 13, 2015 |
August 11, 1936 – November 12, 2015
Whittaker, Pauline (nee Smith) – After a courageous battle with cancer, Pauline passed away in her 80th year surrounded by her family. Cherished wife of Joseph. Loving mother to Steven (Janina) and Gail (Rob) Skarica. Caring Nana to Amie (Trevor), Shane (Jenna) and Justin. Survived also by her brothers and sisters in England. Pauline was born in England and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1972. Pauline was a long time member of the Ladies Auxillary at the R.C.L Br. 36 and also enjoyed daily shopping trips and Bingo with her many friends and family. A celebration of Pauline’s life will take place at the R.C.L. Br. 36 on Monday November 16th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to Help a Child Smile Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
“She’s an angel watching over us now.”
Nov 9, 2015 |
April 21, 1929 – November 7, 2015
Charlton, Blake – Peacefully in his 87th year on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. Cherished husband of Elizabeth Kitchen Charlton, loving father of David (Tina), loving grandfather of Jennifer and Danielle (Troy). Loving stepfather to Paul (Cathie), loving grandfather of Jake. Blake was predeceased by his wife Josephine and brothers Arnold and George. Blake worked for the CIBC for 44 years. When not working his passions included fishing, curling and lawn bowling. He was also a dedicated and faithful member of the Rock Chapel United Church. Friends will be welcomed by the family on Thursday, November 12 at 1:00 pm followed by the Celebration of Blake’s life at 2:00 pm with a reception afterwards at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A family interment will take place at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rock Chapel United Church, 451 Rock Chapel Rd., Dundas ON L9H 5E2 or to McMaster Children’s Hospital MACKIDS would be appreciated by the family.
Nov 6, 2015 |
July 29, 1930 – November 4, 2015
After a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, our dear husband, father and grandfather passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 4th 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital, at the age of 85. Nick was born in Hilversum, Holland, where he grew up during the second World War. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 25, where he married his “lieve schat” Dia, his faithful companion for 59 years. Nick was well-known for his determination and sheer hard work, building up a successful meat packing business, and later running a strawberry and raspberry farm. He was a man of great integrity and faithfulness, and he retained his warm sense of humor to the end of his life. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Dia (nee Brokking) and his four daughters: Connie (Jeljer), Glenda (Jerry), Jennifer and Christine (Jan). He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren; Nicholas (Naomi), Lucas (Sandra), Maria and Deirdre in Canada, and Rachel (Wes), Daphne, David and Jody, all in Holland. Visitation will be held at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas on Monday, November 9th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and Tuesday November 10th 10:30 am to 11:00 am with the funeral service following at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Salvation Army, an organization Nick held in high regard, would be appreciated.
