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Dendekker, Warren Edward

July 4, 2005 – October 1, 2015

Dendekker_WarrenDendekker, Warren Edward – It is with profound sadness that we announce that the LORD has unexpectedly taken Warren, age 10, to Himself on Thursday evening, October 1, 2015. He was the beloved son of Peter & Sandra Dendekker of Dundas, and dear brother of Emma, Noah, and Katherine. Cherished grandson of Simon & Henny Kranendonk of Ancaster and Peter Dendekker Sr. of Copetown. Warren was also much loved by many aunts’ uncles & cousins. Predeceased by his Nana, Nellie Dendekker (2005), and cousin, Byron Kloetstra (2006). Also missed by countless family and friends from near and far. Many and special thanks to Warren’s dear Aunt Wendy Roth, Dr. Sandra Malpass, Dr. Jim Spring, as well as staff of Peace Haven and teachers and staff at Beverly Central School for all their care and support over the years. If desired, memorial donations to The Sanfilippo Childrens Research Foundation  or Peace Haven Free Reformed Association would be gratefully received by the family. Visitation Monday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Maranatha Free Reformed Church, 1114 Old Mohawk Road, Ancaster. Interment Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at White Chapel Cemetery, followed by the Funeral Service Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at Maranatha Free Reformed Church.

 

“They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up their wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

VanderMeulen, Catherine (nee VanderZwaag)

vandermeulen_cropSeptember 5, 1934 – September 27, 2015 Peacefully at Shalom Manor on September 27, surrounded by her family, the Lord called home his child, Catherine, in her 82nd year. Cherished mother of Laura (Theo) Lambrechts, Peter (Janeta) Vandermeulen, Max Vandermeulen, Faith (Harry) Boer, and Darryl (Heather) Vandermeulen. Catherine will be missed by her siblings Albert VanderZwaag, Joan (Ken) VanderWal, and Harry VanderZwaag. Remembered and loved by her 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Catherine is predeceased by her husband, Mack (2010), her siblings Peter VanderZwaag, Ed VanderZwaag, and Jeanette Zwart. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, at ZION UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, 1238 Old Hwy #8, Sheffield. An interment will take place on Thursday, October 1, at 10am, at Mt. Zion Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Catherine’s life at ZION UNITED REFORMED CHURCH at 11 am. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff of Shalom Manor for the amazing love and care for Catherine over the past four years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Shalom Manor would be appreciated by the family.

ter Weeme, Hendrik Eliberth Jacob

TER WEEME, Hendrik Eliberth Jacob – Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Hendrik passed away on September 23rd after a lengthy illness. He will be greatly missed by his wife Renee, his children Jody, Paul (Ela), Peter (David), and grandchildren Nick, Hannah, Mhairi and Chloe. Older brother to Cees (deceased), Annette Wehmeijer, Michiel (Vicky) and their families in the Netherlands. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 31st at Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. The family wishes to thank Dr. Nash and the staff at Wentworth Lodge for their compassionate care during Hendrik’s time there. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wentworth Lodge would be much appreciated.

Ban, Rev. Dr. Joseph Daniel

ban_josephApril 12, 1926 – September 17, 2015

Passed away in his 90th year on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Amica Retirement Centre, Dundas, Ontario.  Joseph was predeceased by Arline, his wife of 61 years. Survived by three children — Susan Ban (Bob Rutledge), David Ban (Dee Mehl), and Deborah Ban (Craig Rumble) as well as grandchildren, Samuel (Taylor), Michael, Aaron (Caroline), Jacob (Grady), and Braelyn, and four great grandchildren; dear friend of many, especially Virginia Bontje. Joseph was a man of deep Christian faith, profound hope and generous love. His passion for learning and teaching led him to author numerous books, including Education for Change, Facing Today’s Demands, and Jesus Confronts Life’s Issues.  An ordained minister in both the American Baptist Churches USA and Canadian Baptist Churches of Ontario & Quebec, he, along with his wife, Arline, travelled and taught internationally. Dr Ban was a pastor and served on the  denominational staff of ABC USA. He guided students as chaplain at Penn State University and also served as chaplain and professor of history at Linfield College, Oregon, moving to Canada for his appointment as professor of Christian Education at McMaster Divinity College. Upon his retirement he received the honour of Emeritus Professor. The family expresses great appreciation to Dr J. Williams of Dundas for nearly 40 years of exceptional medical care. A Celebration of Joseph’s life will be held Monday, September 21 at 11 am at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home 53 Main Street, Dundas, reception to follow. The family will gather on the west coast for a private service and interment.

Farnan, Marion Dell (Smith)

June 21, 1911 – September 15, 2015

At Wentworth Lodge on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, in her 105th year, beloved wife of Lt. Col. John Farnan (deceased), loved mother of John (deceased) and his wife Dina, daughter Mary and her husband Bruce Comba, loved grandmother of Margaret Walton (Bruce Peart), Beth and husband John Taylor, Andrey Koroscil (deceased), Sasha and husband Patrick Ellwood, Serge Koroscil, great grandchildren Cameron Taylor, Jamie (Brandon) Maddick, Jason Walton, Bruce Ellwood, and great great granddaughters Lily Walton and Livia Maddick. Survived by her loving sister Carolyn Stephens and her sons Peter (Caroline), Michael, and James (Julie).  Member of The Duet Club of Hamilton, Women’s Committee of the Art Gallery of Hamilton, and Life Member of the Travel Club of Dundas.  Co-founder of the Dundas Valley School of Art, past Chair of the Board of DVSA, member of the Board for 48 years and author of DVSA The First Forty Years, a Memoir.  As a result of her dedication to the arts, she was awarded the City of Hamilton’s Citizen of the Year for the Arts Award, Hamilton Woman of the Year in the Arts, the Spectator Award for Service to the Arts, an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from McMaster University, an Honorary Diploma in Fine Arts from DVSA, Dundas Citizen of the Year, and a Paul Harris Fellowship from the Rotary Club of Dundas.  Our gratitude to the staff of Trillium Court at Wentworth Lodge for her care. A memorial will be held at the Dundas Valley School of Art on Sunday, September 27th at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dundas Valley School of Art would be greatly appreciated.