Johnson, David George

November 30, 1940 – November 5, 2015

Johnson, David George – November 30, 1940 – November 5, 2015. Called home to be with his Lord,  peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Loved and cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather to Phil and Debbie Johnson, Vanessa and Bailey Johnson, Leanne and Paul Yates, Rachel and Jeremy, Carlie, Clayton and Caleb Snoddon, Matthew and Tyler Yates, James Buhlman, Sandra and Colin Regnerus, Jeff, Erica and Daniel, Kris, Dayva, Drew and Aaron Regnerus. Son-in-law to Marjorie Tredwell, brother-in-law Rick and Mary Ann Tredwell, uncle to Courtney.  Visitation to take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the service for David will be held Wednesday, November 11th at 3 p.m. Cremation and private family interment has taken place.  In Lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to World Vision Canada or St. Joseph’s Villa.

Bentley (Gerritsen), Zachary Edward “Zac”

October 9, 1990 – October 31, 2015

Bentley (Gerritsen), Zachary Edward “Zac” – Suddenly on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at the age of 25. Beloved son of Shannon Bentley and Mark Gerritsen, and loving brother to Kara, Brenden and Isabella. Zac will be sadly missed by his Nana Sylvia and Papa Bert Bentley, his Oma Henny Gerritsen, and by his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his Opa Toni Gerritsen. Zac will also be missed at the hockey rink, both as a player and a fan. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. The Funeral for Zac will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the COPETOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE, 1950 Governor’s Road, Copetown. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations to Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program would be appreciated.

 

Croft, James “Jim”

May 9, 1936 – October 27, 2015

Peacefully at Alexander Place on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in his 79th year.  Jim is predeceased by his loving wife Irene (1997).  Cherished father of Graham (Deborah), Mandy and Melvyn.  Jim is survived by his twin sister Marina, brother Bill and sister Mary.  Much loved grandfather to Melissa (Damien), Justin, Amanda, Kyle, Tegan, Devin, Danielle, Eric, Ryan, Jessica and great grandson Lucas.  Also sadly missed by Doreen and Leslie McCulloch.  Special thanks to Alexander Place for their years of care and compassion shown towards Jim.  Friends will be received by the family on Monday evening from 6-9 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas.  Cremation has taken place.  In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Patterson, John Stewart

patterson_john_obitpicNovember 4, 1934 – October 27, 2015

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of John Stewart Patterson on Tuesday October 27th. John was born November 4th, 1934 to Ella Rose Longmoore and Henry Patterson in Inverness, Quebec. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years Barbara Anne Walker and his children Anne Patterson (Jason), Laura (Mike) Thomas, David (Carla) Patterson and Sharon (Aaron) Little.  Grandchildren Isaac and Jesse Whynott, Tyler and Ryann Patterson and Ethan and Owen Little will miss their quirky and funny grandfather. John is now reunited with his daughter Marcia Rose Patterson, brothers Ralph and Hollis and his sisters Jean Wright and Edna (George) Marshall and survived by his long-time friend and brother-in-law Ken Wright. He will be deeply missed as well by Bill and Joyce Moore and so many friends and relatives around the area. People who met John always grew so fond of him; he was a very simple guy that just loved to make people laugh. He never wanted a lot in life, just his home and his family and every once and a while….a new car. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and PSWs (Riza and Barb) who have helped John maintain his health over the past few years….that best portion of a good man’s life, His little, nameless, unremembered, acts Of kindness and of love.  Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m at the Turner Family Funeral Home, (formerly Cattel & Eaton Funeral Home), 53 Main Street, Dundas where the Celebration of John’s life will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2015 at 2 p.m.  Interment to follow at Grove Cemetery.

Livens, Douglas Anthony “Doug”

Douglas Livens PhotoFebruary 4, 1933 – October 27, 2015

Livens, Douglas Anthony – It is with deep sadness that the family of Douglas Anthony Livens announce his passing on October 27, 2015 in his 83rd year. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Sheila White-Livens; his daughter, Jean Horst (John) and his step-children, James Coe (Sandra) and Heather Goulet (Charlie). Douglas is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Russell, Holly Gregory and Robert; and his faithful fur baby, Max; as well as many family members in the U.K.  With a passion for aviation, Douglas took to the skies every chance he could. When he was no longer able to fly he became an aviator on the ground thanks to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum where he volunteered for many years. Douglas was honoured to be a 32 Degree Mason during his lifetime membership with Electric Lodge #495.  A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Donations to the Warplane Heritage Museum would be appreciated by the family.
“….and if I’m flying solo, at least I’m flying free.”