It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Pinder, almost 91, born in Nottingham, England. He immigrated to Brampton, Ontario, with his parents and sister at 14. In time, he married Barbara; they had two children, Bill and Patty. They moved to Florida, where Bill worked in construction, building pools. He realized he couldn’t support a family on those wages, so he went to the University of Miami to study electrical engineering while he and Barbara continued to work part-time. Upon graduation, Bill worked at UNIVAC for a time, then moved to Unisys. They offered to let him move to Ottawa, Canada. After living in Florida for years, he found the cold weather unbearable and transferred to the Mississauga office as a computer hardware engineer problem-solver.
Bill and his son Bill (Nicole) enjoyed target shooting, going to events in the US and Canada. He helped Patty learn chemistry terms for her studies as a nurse. He was very proud of both his children, and loved being a grandfather to Patty and Peter’s daughters, Pam and Charlene. Sadly, his marriage ended.
He met Elizabeth (Browne) through Match.com in 2005 and they married in January 2011. Elizabeth’s children, Phil (Karen) and Bronwen (Todd), became fond of their mother’s husband, and appreciated how well he treated her. They also enjoyed his cooking. He was a man of many talents. He had wit and class, never raised his voice, and learned to play Bridge at Elizabeth’s request. He became a worthy opponent at the table. They spent many happy hours playing weekly at the Dundas Seniors Centre.
Bill’s mother and father, Evelyn and Stanley, and his sister Margaret preceded him. He leaves the love of his life, Elizabeth, and his children, grandchildren, and Elizabeth’s children and grandchildren with memories of being a beloved son, father, and husband. He died peacefully on New Year’s Eve, with Elizabeth (Jeannie) caressing his forehead and holding his hand as he took his last breaths.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, January 7 at 11:00 am, at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario. A livestreaming of the service, with a link good for ninety days, will be added, so those who cannot attend can witness the service when they have time. Please check the obituary online for this information.
Special thanks to the people who helped Bill and Elizabeth live with his decline after a compression fracture of L3. Thank you to the paramedics who came many times to pick him up after a fall, the physiotherapist Abe, the PSWs from St. Elizabeth Health, especially BB, Betty, and Sarah B., and Marie-Peŕe Bachand, HHC coordinator who worked so hard to provide the support we needed in his last months.
I thank the staff at St. Peter’s, especially Ashlee, the nurse who helped me say goodbye to Bill in the best way possible. Goodbyes are painful. He didn’t want to leave me. I told him it was time, but I wasn’t ready. It is incredibly hard to let go when you love so deeply. We have memories I will treasure always. You were a wonderful husband to me. Thank you for almost nineteen years of love, my darling Bill.
In loving memory of Ruth Joyce Helm. Born November 1, 1932, in Hamilton and passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023 at the age of 91. Predeceased by her son Gary (August 2022) as well as her parents James Gordon Aglor and Kathleen Aglor, her brother Gord Aglor and his wife Doreen. Survived by her son Brent and his wife Janet, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, along with her nephews and their spouses as well as the children of the Aglor family. She will be greatly missed by the many friends she made over the years and especially those from West Highland Baptist Church in Hamilton.
Many thanks to the caring staff of St. Joseph’s Villa Long Term Care who treated her with respect and love. A Funeral Service will take place at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St Joseph’s Villa Foundation in Dundas would be greatly appreciated.
On December 13, 2023 we bid farewell to Alex in his 87th year. He died at home as was his wish. Son of the late Andrew and Anna, brother to the late George and Ann, beloved husband to the late Irene and father to Arlene, Donna and Daryl.
He grew up in Hamilton and moved to Binbrook with Irene to raise his family. He operated a small hobby farm with chickens, cows and a pony. Alex worked as a car mechanic at Hamilton Motor Products before becoming a welding and technical teacher at Orchard Park Secondary school. He had a calm and laid back approach to everything in life. Anyone who met him enjoyed his witty remarks and humor.
He loved warm climates and sunshine, especially in Costa Rica where he would enjoy walking the beach and stopping at a beach bar for a cerveza or rum and pepsi.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place in the spring at the Dundas Air Force club. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Hamilton food share
May 6 1947- December 23 2023 Surrounded by her family, Pam passed peacefully. Pam was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was a proud Maritimer. She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin Battersby, proud mother to Andrea (Geoff), Sean (Janine) and Drew (Jill). Loving Nany to Madeline, Rosslyn and Emma. Pam will be missed by her brothers Darrell (Sharon) , Ian (Barb), nephews, nieces, and friends Susan, and Patti. Pam had a lifelong passion for the care of others, especially children. She trained as a nurse at the Halifax Children’s Hospital and worked in pediatrics at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton. Pam found her true calling as an educational assistant at Glenwood Special Day School, retiring after 27 years of service. Pam was a devout member of the Anglican church, a long time parishioner of St. John’s (the Rock) on Locke Street. She freely shared her wisdom, love and devotion with her community, mentoring the youth group for many years. We would like to thank all the staff at St Joseph’s Villa. We would like to extend a special thanks to Diane, Devy and all the staff in Birch Trail for their incredible care of Mum over the last 18 months. In keeping with her wishes a celebration of life will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Villa, St. Matthews House or The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn Eleanor Westoby (nee Howard) announces her passing on Wednesday, December 20th 2023, at the age of 72. Mom to Kevin (Caroline) and Jenny (Dave) and a proud Grandma to Brayden, Aaron, Zachary and Anna. Predeceased by her husband Gord, her parents Norm and Joan Howard, and her in-laws Frank and Laureane Westoby. Sister of Craig Howard (Joanne), Beth Genovese (John), and Barb Warner (Dean). Sister-in-law to Pat Raynsford (Bob) and Bonnie Barrett-Hamilton (John). Carolyn will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Carolyn was born and raised in Dundas. She began her career as a nurse at Chedoke Hospital, later working in the United Church at Marshall Memorial in Ancaster and St. Andrew’s in Hamilton. Most recently she was the curator of the Dundas Museum.
Thank you to her neighbours for all their care and support over the years, and to the home care workers whose help allowed her to live at home until her final months.
Friends will be received by the family on Thursday January 4th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. in Dundas . A service in honour of Carolyn’s life will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home on Friday January 5th at 11 a.m, followed by a reception at the Dundas Legion, 280 King St West. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research would be greatly appreciated by the family.
