Dec 24, 2014 |
August 24, 193
0 – December 22, 2014
Suddenly at the Juravinski Hospital on Monday, December 22, 2014 in her 85th year. Survived by her loving husband Joseph, her cherished daughters Susan and Joanne (Joseph). Also sadly missed by her sister Laura Campbell, and her brothers Edwin Gillespie Marks and Frederick Marks. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Catharine, Michael, Brad, and Alana and great-grandchildren Aiden, Talan and Faolan as well as step-grandchildren Joey, Robyn (Mike), Saige, Alex, Emily, Anthony, Evan and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday December 27th 2014 from 1 p.m. until the Celebration of Catherine’s Life at 3 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
Dec 24, 2014 |
December 23, 1925 – December 21, 2014
Well-known and much-loved artist and volunteer, December 23, 1925 to December 21, 2014. Our mother, grandmother and great-mother passed away at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas 2 days before her 89th birthday. Mary was born in Sydney Australia to Norman and Frances Schooley, sister to John and Patricia. Mary often said that her mother was a mad Irishwoman who moved the family many times, stopping in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, finally ending up in London Ont. There Mary attended Brescia College, UWO, met her husband Nate, a young medical student, and married in 1945. They moved to Chatham and spent many rich years there, raising 5 children together in a close supportive neighbourhood. Nate and Mary believed in fostering a love of art and culture in their children, and did so at every opportunity, taking the whole family traveling, touring art galleries and museums and eating in great restaurants. Nate taught us fairness and generosity by example, and Mary creativity and compassion. When Nate retired from the Public General Hospital in Chatham, they moved to Dundas where they spent many hours exploring the Bruce Trail and conservation areas, and where Mary discovered the Dundas Valley School of Art (DVSA). Mary will be sadly missed by her children Stephen (Betty) of Hamilton, Paul (Beth) of London, Andrew of Toronto, Christine (Jacquie) of Nova Scotia. Her grandchildren Jillian (Colin), Brendan, Christopher (Michelle Mann) and Michelle were very dear to her, and her great-grandchildren Grace, Ian and Claire brought her great delight in her final years. Their visits always prompted big smiles. She was predeceased by her parents, brother and sister, husband Nate, son Peter and grandson Brendan, losses which affected her deeply. In times of adversity, Mary sought refuge in her faith in God and immersed herself in her artwork. An artist from a young age, Mary worked in clay, watercolour, inks and dyes and pastels. She had many exhibitions, including a successful retrospective “Transformations” in Sept 2002 and the last major show of her work “Mary Toplack…and the world around me” in July 2010, both at the Dofasco Gallery DVSA. She received several awards and honourable mentions. She loved painting outdoors in her beloved Dundas Valley “dominated wherever one looks by the escarpment in all its moods” with several landscape artist friends. “My landscapes…are a result of direct interaction between myself and the world around me…sun, wind, insects, wildlife and lots of fresh air.” She described her abstract paintings as celebrating “ease of movement, grace, almost flight…a direct result of my battle with arthritis…I now ‘dance’ only in my work”. Mary enthusiastically promoted the arts. She was a charter member of the Thames Art Gallery Board in Chatham, wrote the weekly Arts Column for the Chatham Daily News from 1972-76, was founding member of the DVSA Alumni Association, Curator of the MUMC Gallery from 1988-96, member of the “On The Edge” environmental painters group, past president of the Hamilton Women’s Art Association, contributing member of the Carnegie Gallery, Hamilton & Region Arts Council, Central Ontario Art Association and Hamilton Artists Inc. Her contributions were acknowledged by nominations for Woman of the Year (Arts) and Dundas Citizen of the Year. She received the L’Escarbot Pin a federal award for contributions to the arts in 1992 and the first annual Carnegie Medallion in 1994. Mary spent countless hours at the DVSA, her home away from home, learning, studying and working alongside Maria Ferretti-Perrins (both of them tirelessly) on successful Art Auctions, Estate Sales and Art in the Yard. Her enthusiasm was infectious, spurring the involvement of many family members. Mary made friends wherever she went, developing warm connections in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Ireland, the Azores and beyond. Mary was a woman of great faith and lover of life-long learning. “My education is not in my background. It is a living, breathing part of my everyday life and very much in the foreground”. Her humour and wit shone through to the end. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Rose Garden, St. Joseph’s Villa and to Dr. Michael West for showing Mary much kindness and care. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday December 28th from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, December 29th at 11:30 am at ST. JOSEPH’S VILLA CHAPEL, 56 Governor’s Rd. Dundas, with a reception to follow at the Villa. Mary wanted friends and family to assemble joyously to celebrate her well-lived and long life. In lieu of flowers, Mary asked that donations be made to her beloved Dundas Valley School of Art. A celebration of her life will be held at the DVSA at a later date.
“I want to be an artist who works with her head, her heart and her hands.” Mary, you were that and more.
Dec 23, 2014 |
October 16, 1917 – December 20, 2014
WHITE, Albert Russell – Passed away peacefully at Alexander Place in Waterdown on Saturday, December 20, 2014 in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Cornelia (1988). Loving father of Sheila (Douglas). Will be missed by grandchildren James (Sandra) & Heather (Charlie) as well as 4 great grandchildren & 4 great great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 from 11-12 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas. A service will follow at noon. Interment at Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Dec 19, 2014 |
July 13, 1926 – December 17, 2014
Peacefully passed away at the Georgian Retirement Residence on Wednesday December 17, 2014 in her 89th year, predeceased by her husband Ross (1984). Loving mother of Judy (John Newitt), Ross (Michelle Pitt), Grandmother of Jasmine and Scott Prygiel, Andrew Newitt, Kevin and Roni Newitt (Pollington), Amy Newitt (Anthony Frisina), Jacob Aitcheson(Victoria Beal), Great Grandmother/Nana of Silvaira Newitt and Celine Prygiel. Survived by her brother Thomas Wilson. Cremation has taken place with a family service and interment in Dundas at a later date. Special thanks to the staff of the Georgian Retirement Residence for all the comfort provided to Gwen in her final years. In lieu of flowers a donation in Gwen’s memory to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Dec 16, 2014 |
March 17, 1928 – December 11, 2014
Buss , William (“Bill”) Henry Patrick – passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 11, 2014 in his 87th year. He has joined his wife Stephanie (‘Stella”) who passed away in 2010. Bill has been a life-long resident of Hamilton and retired from Canadian Liquid Air in 1993, after 26 years. Bill has always enjoyed life and in his past few years was passionate, to say the least, in trying to conquer the slot machines at the various casinos in the area. Bill is survived by his children Debbie Trebych, Cathy Bent, Brad Buss and David Buss. He is a proud grandfather of Todd, Geoff, Mellisa, Alicia, Connor, Harrison, Jesse and Jacob. In addition he is a great- grandfather for Storm, Autum, Nathalie, Lucas, Alex and James. Survived by his brother Doug Buss, his sister Elsie Robinson and predeceased by his sister Helen Garton. Bill and Stella have left an amazing legacy of family to continue the next generations and were very proud of all the kids. As we all know, Bill was not a fan of formality and sadness. As such he has been cremated and no formal service will be held. He asked for a celebration of life to be held. As such we invite all family and friends to join us to share a drink and a fun story to celebrate his life. The event will be held on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 4pm to 7pm at Flamboro Downs, 967 Highway #5 Dundas, upstairs in the Confederation Room. He will be thrilled that you joined us and even more if you win on one of his favorite slot machines. Dress is casual and only happy memories please.
