Binkley, Samuel Patrick “Pat”

March 30, 1940 – July 10, 2014

Binkley, Samuel Patrick “Pat” – In the peace of his home, Pat passed away, Thursday, July 10, 2014.  Predeceased by his loving wife Jean (nee Morden).  He will be lovingly missed and thought of fondly by his son Paddy (Jacquie) and his daughter Sue (Dan Lawlor); his siblings Tom (Jane), Teresa, Susan, Charlie (Barb) and Mike (Marg); and is grandchildren Clayton and Emma.  Predeceased by his brother Norm and sisters Jean Morrison and Mary Grace. Pat was a life long farmer and truck driver, no stranger to the determination and hard work of the outdoors.  A special thank you is extended to Sam Meiler and his family and to Frances Kanmacher for their impromptu visits and daily newspapers just to keep an eye on Pat.  Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where Pat’s Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.  Interment at St. Augustine’s Cemetery.  If you so wish, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Clapham, Charles John “Chuck”

Clapham_ovalDecember 16, 1924 – July 9, 2014

Clapham, Charles John (Chuck) – December 16, 1924 – July 9, 2014.  In his 90th year after a brief battle with cancer Chuck passed peacefully at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton surrounded by family.  Predeceased by his wife Thelma, son Chuckie, daughter Joanne and great-grandson Carson.  Chuck will be sadly missed by his children Greg (Renee), Ione (Bob) and Rusel (Rosina) and fondly remembered by his 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  He is survived by his loving sister June and her family.  He will be fondly remembered by cousins, nieces and nephews.  Chuck will also be sadly missed by his close friend Rosalie and the Lancaster family.  Chuck was a dignified World War II Veteran.  He was a supervisor at International Harvester, and a Plasterer by trade.  He also co-owned a video game store in Westdale.  He was a volunteer and member of the Dundas Senior Citizen Club.  Chuck was also a proud 40 year AA member with Triangle Action Group and a great supporter and friend to many in the organization.  He loved golfing, photography, playing pool, gardening, hunting, fishing, playing cards and a huge Hamilton Tiger Cat fan.  The family wishes to recognize the care and support he received from the wonderful staff involved with CCAC, VON,  Paramed and also the assistance he received from Veterans Affairs Canada.  Cremation has taken place.  A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Cattel Centre, 45 Main Street, Dundas (next door to funeral home) on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 5-8 p.m.   As an expression of sympathy a donation made to Camp Trillium would be  appreciated by the family.

O’Connell, Marilyn Joyce (nee Davies)

April 25, 1937 – July 4, 2014

O’Connell, Marilyn Joyce  – After a courageous battle and surrounded by her loving family on July 4th in her 78th year.  Proud and adored Mother of Maureen and son-in-law Rick, Tim (Ginny) and Kevin,  Cherished Nana to Andrew, Shauna (Brian), and Macey, step grandchildren Joseph, MacKenzie and Madison.  Dearly missed by her sister Betty (John), sister-in-law Yvonne, many nieces and nephews and her life-long friend Doris.  Sadly missed by Paul and many close friends that supported her through her illness.  Predeceased by her sister Mair and brothers Mal and Cliff.  Special thanks to the awesome 8W nursing team at the Hamilton General Hospital for their loving care. Cremation has already taken place. Friends are invited to a Celebration of Marilyn’s life on Thursday, July 10th at the Dundas Town Hall 60 Main Street, Dundas, ON with visitation at 1pm, Memorial Service at 2pm followed by refreshments. At Marilyn’s request please wear her favourite colour ‘pink’ or other bright colour, no black.  Thank you.  In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Hamilton SPCA would be appreciated.

Robertson, Paul LeRoy

March 4, 1943 – July 6, 2014

Robertson, Paul LeRoy – It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the passing of Paul at the Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton on July 6,  2014 at the age of 71.  Husband of Barbara (nee Harloff).   Loving father of Renee (Joe), Shawn and Beth.  Proud grandfather of Jack and Zoe.  Brother of Alex and Bruce.  Missed by sisters-in-law Annette Robertson and Kathy Domenichini (Fausto), brothers-in-law Wayne (Liz) and Raymond (Margaret) Harloff and many nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1107 Main Street West, Hamilton on Thursday, July 10 at 10:00 a.m. with the service at 11:00 a.m.  Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to Grace Lutheran Church.

Kozlowski, Jean Julia (nee Sobinski)

KozlowskiMay 16, 1917 – July 5, 2014

KOZLOWSKI, Jean Julia (nee Sobinski) – Peacefully in the night on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at The Meadows in Ancaster in her ninety-eighth year. Beloved wife of John Louis Kozlowski of Dundas, ON., August 9, 1997. Loving sister to Lennie Dyach, Bernie Sobinski, Gertrude Bednarek, and Evie Teetzel (all predeceased). Dear Mother of John and his wife Anne, of Stoney Creek, Janice and her husband  Jeffrey Stutley, of Freelton, Ondrya Kozlowski, of Vancouver, B.C., and Michael and his wife Janet, of Welland. Loving grandmother of John, Gord (deceased), Dean, Melissa, Blake, Michael (Jr.), Sean, and Kyle, and nine great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Cattel, Eaton, and Chambers Funeral Home 53 Main St., Dundas, Monday, July 14, from 7 –9 p.m. Because Jean possessed such a sympathetic kindness and drew so many people to her over her long life, friends and family will be invited to share their thoughts and reminiscences at 8.00 p.m, in lieu of a formal eulogy. The funeral will follow at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH (corner of Sydenham and Melville St., Dundas) Tuesday, July 15 at 11.00 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, followed by reception at St. Augustine’s. Special thanks to PSWs Tammy, Barb, and Sue and The Meadows, who all took such wonderful care of Jean. The family would appreciate prayers of gratitude for a long life, generously lived.