Our cherished husband, father, brother, son and friend passed suddenly from this world on February 21, 2025, following a brief illness. Mark was born July 6, 1977 to his wonderful parents Nina and Andrzej Lugowski. He spent his childhood in Toronto and later attended university in Halifax. Mark went on to complete his MBA and had a 20 year career in the retirement home industry, where he developed his amazing leadership skills and served as an inspiration to his many close colleagues. Mark spent his last year travelling with his family and enjoying his favourite pastimes: golfing, boating, and fishing. Mark leaves behind his parents, his adoring wife Anna, his beloved sons Andrew and Adam, his devoted sister Andrea and her husband Marc, and his many in-laws, cousins, uncles, aunts and extended family both in Canada and Europe. We are grateful for his love, his wisdom, his guidance, his clarity and his incredible goodness. He will live forever in our hearts. A celebration of life will be held in the near future.
Ken Hall passed away peacefully at home in Dundas, at the age of 95. Ken was an amazing person, who believed in the power of family, friends and community. He was known to many as a life-long educator, a coach, an environmentalist and a community leader. He leaves an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Ken fought for his education throughout his life – from the time he was delayed being admitted to kindergarten because of his birthdate, to showing up at Delta Collegiate even though he had been registered elsewhere, to working at the CNR yards on night shift while attending classes at McMaster. At Delta in the late 1940s Ken was a star basketball player, known as Spider Hall. He forged friendships there that lasted a lifetime. He attended McMaster University and achieved two degrees – one in Geography and one in Physical Education. He went on to put his formal education to use as he coached championship teams and became a leader in Hamilton’s environmental conservation movement.
Ken spent his career as a teacher, vice principal, and principal, shaping generations of students with his mentorship. As a coach, he believed in developing not just better athletes, but better citizens, emphasizing teamwork and character building. So many benefitted from his generosity of spirit throughout his career with the Hamilton Board of Education.
In retirement, Ken was a champion for the environment, playing a pivotal role in the cleanup of Hamilton Harbour, the protection of the Niagara Escarpment, and the co-founding of both the Bay Area Restoration Council and the Giant’s Rib Discovery Centre. His dedication to conservation helped preserve these vital natural spaces for future generations, earning him recognition as Hamilton’s Environmentalist of the Year in 1996.
His contributions to education, athletics, and environmental advocacy earned him numerous honors. The awards that meant most to him came from those he worked alongside, including the Hamilton Citizenship Award and the McMaster University Alumni Distinguished Service Award. He was also recognized nationally with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers—one of Canada’s highest honors bestowed by the Governor General, and in Ontario for his volunteerism in environmental projects with the Seniors Medal for Volunteerism and the Good Citizen Award. A dedicated Rotarian, Ken was also a five-time Paul Harris Fellow, an extraordinary achievement recognizing his lifelong commitment to service both locally and internationally. In 2018 McMaster University presented him with an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree for his invaluable leadership with the McMaster Alumni Association as well as his dedication to environmental issues in the city of Hamilton. Most recently, Ken received a Senior Volunteer Award for Innovation from the City of Hamilton.
To Ken, friendships were his greatest asset, and he expressed sincere gratitude to those who enriched his life with their camaraderie and support. He mentored not only students but also peers, always encouraging those around him to get involved in the causes he was passionate about.
Family was Ken’s greatest joy. Married to his beloved wife, Joan, for 70 years, Ken was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He never missed his children’s or his grandchildren’s events—whether as a coach, a spectator, or their biggest cheerleader.
Ken was predeceased by his wife Joan (nee Tennant), who passed away in 2024. He is survived by his loving son Cameron (Julia), adoring daughter Cheryl, and his loving grandchildren: Leda (Katherine), Paul (Annie), Chloe (Alex), and Alexa (Alex). He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues and former students, and the countless lives he touched.
A living celebration of life was held on February 15th for Ken to enjoy the company of friends and family.
Wilson, Lorraine (nee Duckworth) It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lorraine Wilson at Margaret’s Place Hospice on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, George Wilson, who passed away on July 14, 2003. Lorraine will be lovingly remembered by her children: Patricia (John) Brown of Pike Bay, Cathy (Tom) Williams of Dundas, Jo-Ann Thrasher of Dundas, and Karen (Mark) Furneaux of Hamilton. She was a proud grandmother to Julie (Cheryl), Teresa, Bobbi-Lea (Garth), Johnnie (Ashley), Tom, Scott, Frances (Eric), Daniel (Kayla), Katrina (Harvey), and Hanna (Adrian). Lorraine’s cherished great-grandchildren include William, Devin, Tyler, Liam, Landon, Thomas, Patrick, James, Susanna, Cassidy, and Sawyer. She is also survived by her extended family: Ivan, Nancy, Sherri (Steve), and Steven (Kayla), along with their children Emily and Alexander. Lorraine was the dear sister of Ida Gee and was predeceased by her sisters Frances, Joyce, Audrey, Marjorie, Muriel, Rosemarie, and Patricia. Friends are invited to join the family for visitation on Friday, February 14, from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A service to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family would like to extend special thanks to the compassionate staff at Margaret’s Place Hospice, St. Joseph’s Villa. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorraine’s memory may be made to Margaret’s Place Hospice.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Amelia Herron (nee Greenwood) at St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas in her 99th year. She is survived by daughter Terese (Shawn Cook) and granddaughter Jessica. Missed by sisters-in-law Margaret and Mary (Syd), many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Predeceased by husband of almost 70 years James Grant Herron, parents Elsie and William Richards, and father Samuel Greenwood.
Joyce grew up in Woodstock, Windsor and Hamilton and worked as a bank teller at the Bank of Montreal. She was always willing to help out and care for others. She volunteered extensively at St. James Anglican Church in Dundas, as an active member of the ACW, Hospitality and a team lead on Alter Guild and Meals on Wheels. Throughout her life she loved caring for others in any way she could whether providing a ride to church or appointments, or caring for family members as needed. Joyce loved to cook, creating countless memories with family dinners. Joyce has joined the love of her life Jim and her best friends of seventy plus years Marjorie and Isobel.
Special thanks to all the staff at St. Joseph’s Villa especially on Lilac Garden for their compassionate care of Joyce, her special caregivers Penny and Patti and to Dr. Anna-Marie Emili for her excellent care over the years.
A visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street., Dundas, on Thursday, February 13th from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Celebration of Life will be held at St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville Street, Dundas, on Friday, February 14th at 11:00 a.m. A reception will take place immediately following the service in the parish hall.
Don Smith passed away peacefully at his residence on February 4, 2025. Don is predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Lillian Smith. Proud brother of Herbert “Gary” (Shirley), uncle of Matthew, Geoffrey and Kathleen, and father to Robert and Juanita. Visitation to be held at Turner Family Funeral Home. 53 Main St., Dundas on Monday February 10, 2025 from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.. Service will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
