Apr 22, 2015 |
October 10, 1926 – April 20, 2015
The family of Frank Pearce would like all his extended family and friends to know that on April 20, 2015 our Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, Ontario. Frank was predeceased by his loving wife Joan (2000). He will be greatly missed by his children Sue (Alan), Debbie (Pete), Richard (Ginny) and Chris (Doug) as well as his nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Frank was Canadian to the core, a true public servant and had a full and interesting life. He started out as a city boy in Verdun, Quebec, the son of Maud Mercy Pearce and Francis Thomas Pearce and brother to Betty. He graduated from Sir George Williams University. Frank and Joan began their life together in Montreal. They moved their young family to Burlington where Frank furthered his career at Stelco. Frank worked with many wonderful colleagues and friends not only at Stelco but around the world. A highlight of his life was the quarter century that he and Joan spent on the farm in Puslinch. They were both very active in their community meeting and enjoying many friends along the way. This wealth of friendship continued after a move from the farm to Guelph where new friends were made on Marilyn Drive. In recent years, Frank has had health challenges but throughout it all family has continued to be the most important aspect of his life. He loved to get together with family and cherished visits with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. With this in mind, the immediate family will be celebrating a life well-lived in a manner that he would have loved. There will be a private family gathering at a later date. We would like to thank his extended family and friends who have kept in touch over the years. We thank the caring staff at St Joseph’s Villa and his two companions Walter and James from Home Instead, who have shown great friendship, kindness and care. We ask that in his memory you consider donating to a charity of your choice or one that Frank favoured, the Bay Area Restoration Council or the Good Shepherd food bank.
Apr 21, 2015 |
July 15, 1927 – April 17, 2015
Passed away on April 17, 2015 in her 87th year. Beloved sister of the recently deceased William (Bill) Charles Walker. Jean is predeceased by her parents William Walker &. Robina Bisset Walker (nee Emslie). Jean graduated from Westdale Secondary School, and continued to be involved with the Westdale Old Girls Association living close to the school all her life. She was a respected secretary of various Hamilton businesses. She enjoyed her time at Coopers & Lybrand and Dominion Glass both of Hamilton. In her retirement Jean was active in volunteer work especially with the Warehouse of Hope. She enjoyed her garden, pets and watching the birds and animals around her home. Service to be held at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Wednesday, April 29th 2015, at 2:00 p.m., followed by interment at Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton. Jean will be remembered by those who knew her for her feisty nature, as well as her kindness, and generosity.
Apr 19, 2015 |
September 6, 1919 – April 19, 2015
Barr, Jean Bernice (nee Wilson) – Passed away peacefully at Macassa Lodge on Sunday, April 19, 2015 in her 96th year. Predeceased by her husband Jack (2012). She will be dearly loved and missed always by her son John and his wife Karen; grandchildren Sean (Julie), David, Jay (Kim), Scott (Melissa), Jamie and Brian (Jenny); and her 15 great-grandchildren. Jean had a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter Debbie and her husband Bill Thornton; brother James Wilson and his wife, Irene. Jean was an avid gardener, she loved to knit, she loved her cottage and in her later years took a cake decorating course. She loved to share all these things with her grandkids. Thank you to Macassa Lodge for the care given to Jean over the years. A special thank you to Rev. Rick Spies of St. Paul’s United Church for keeping Jean up-to-date with events happening at the church and for remembering her with flowers at Easter and Christmas. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, April 27th from 1:00 p.m. until the time of Jean’s Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. Interment Grove Cemetery. If you so wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Apr 13, 2015 |
June 15, 1963 – April 10, 2015
Otonichar, Michael Francis- Suddenly at his home on Friday, April 10, 2015, in his 52nd year. Beloved son of the late Frank Otonichar and Gayle Dunn, and step-son of Ida Otonichar and the late Archie Dunn. Loving brother to Jim and his wife Tracey and the late Patrick, and step-brother of Jason and Anita. Step-uncle of Madeline, Robert and Hannah and honourary uncle to many more. Mike will be sadly missed by his many close friends. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday morning from 10:30 until the time of Mike’s Service at 12 noon at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place.
Apr 13, 2015 |
Spitzer , Dr. Mary Lou – July 25, 1936 to April 10, 2015
Mary Louise Spitzer was born to Dr. Wilfred Waite and Florence Gowman in Brantford, ON. She died following a sudden and unexpected illness on Friday. She was predeceased by her brother William (Ursula), is survived by her brother Robert, sister Susan and her children Paul (Nancy); Pam (Kevin); Carl (Kim); Brenda (Eamonn) and beloved grandchildren Zoё, Hanna, Andrew, Emily, Stephanie, Caroline, Ryan, Louise, Seamus and Rachel. She was predeceased and fondly regarded by Dr. Walter Spitzer. She was greatly loved by her sister-in-law Ruth Matisko (Barnard) and will be dearly missed by her eight nieces and nephews. Mary Lou studied medicine at the University of Toronto, followed by her specialization in Ophthalmology in Michigan. She will be remembered for her compassion and skill as a physician in Dundas, ON with partner Dr. Keith Mann and her amazing office team whom she loved. She performed countless vision saving surgeries and mentored many medical residents at McMaster University. Mary Lou was passionate about providing medical care to poor, underserviced communities in Newfoundland through the Grenfell Mission as well as in D. Republic, Haiti and most recently with Medical Ministry International in Columbia, still providing medical care at age 74! She was deeply committed to St. Cuthbert’s Church where she was an elder and beloved friend and will be greatly missed by the McMaster Women`s Group. Mary Lou greatly enjoyed her “retirement” years and especially the ten years she was able to enjoy with her companion Len Huget. Mary Lou was incredibly cultured and loved reading, travel, theatre, music, antiques, history, Bridge and was an accomplished seamstress, chef, artist and mentor. She will be remembered as a multi-talented, humble, gracious, generous and optimistic person who was a wonderful friend and an amazing mother.
The family will receive visitors at Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Thursday, April 16 from 6pm to 9pm. A memorial service to celebrate Mary Lou`s life will be held on Friday, April 17 at 2:30pm at St. Cuthbert`s Church, 2 Bond St. Hamilton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Medical Ministry International Canada.
