Passed away peacefully on November 23rd, 2024 in his 69th year. Devoted husband of Debbie (nee Sutton). Loving father to Ryan (Jacqui) and Jody (Shane). Caring grandfather of Grayson, Braiden and Brienna. Beloved son to Mabel and Donald Baker, son-in-law to Mary and John Sutton and adored baby brother to his 6 brothers and sisters.
A magnetic personality, Bill was loved by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and his Dofasco Golf League. An avid outdoorsman – Bill loved golfing, hunting, fishing, working in the Maple Bush and most of all helping out his family and friends.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations can be made in memory to Emmanuel House.
Peacefully, at St. Joseph’s Villa, Barbara (Barb) Louise Ford passed away in her 91st year. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Norm Ford (d. 2021), and her cherished daughter, Nancy Turple (d. 2023).
Barbara will be deeply missed by her daughters, Norma Button (Dennis) and Sharon Ford Harding (Stephen), dear son-in-law Dave Turple, and her sister, Sheila Huxley. She is predeceased by her sister, Dawn Vail (d. 2015), brother, Robert Vail (d. 1990), and her parents, Beatrice (Nell) Vail and Allen Douglas (Bill) Vail.
Barbara leaves behind a loving legacy of grandchildren: Jeff (Monica), Dan (Krystal), Meg (Affan), Greg (Sasha), Lindsey, Lauren (Cody), Charlotte, Michael (Amber), and Thomas; as well as great-grandchildren Aria, Keaton, Kendrick, Jackson, and Nora.
Born and raised in Hamilton, Barb was an accomplished vocalist, delighting audiences at local festivals, churches, and the renowned Brant Inn. She and her husband, Norm, built their dream home on a ravine lot on Tallyho Road in Dundas in 1956, where they created cherished memories for their family over three decades. Later, they retired to Concord Avenue, where their home, like the one before it, was filled with love and laughter around the pool.
Barb was a compassionate woman who was spirited and strong-willed. Even as she faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s, her resilient spirit and infectious laughter often overshadowed the struggle.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the Lilac Garden nursing and support staff at St. Joseph’s Villa for their kindness and compassion during Barb’s time in their care.
In keeping with Barb’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and the family will gather privately to celebrate her life.
Barb’s beautiful smile touched many hearts. Her love, laughter, and indomitable spirit will live on in her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Bryan White, of Dundas on Monday, November 11, 2024, after a valiant battle with COPD and emphysema.
Bryan was the much loved father to Jim (Patricia), John, and Patti (Jason), and proud grandfather of Ryan (McKenna) and Colin Tomalin, and Rachel White, as well as his “grandpets”, Maddie and Gidget. Bryan will be fondly remembered by former son-in-law, Kevin Tomalin and former daughters-in-law, Lillian White and Melissa Dawson. Bryan will also be missed by his cousins, many nieces and nephews, friends, and neighbours.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Anne, sister Joan Belmore (Ron), and brothers Michael and Peter (Dana) and many other friends and family.
Bryan was a lifelong member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36 in Dundas and was named “Legionnaire of the Year” twice for his contributions to his beloved “club”. He was an electrician with 65 years of membership with IBEW1005, where he made many longtime friends. He loved fishing, golfing, playing darts, and attending his grandchildren’s sports and other activities. If you played baseball or hockey in Dundas in the 1960’s and 70’s, chances are you were coached by Bryan, or your paths crossed on the ball field or ice.
The family would like to thank Dr. Emilie, Dr. Hanna and nurses Lisa and Faith (Firestone Clinic at St. Joseph’s hospital), and Dr. Coschi (Juravinski Cancer Centre), Nurse Mui (Bayshore Health), and the Palliative Care Team at St. Joseph’s hospital for the loving care provided to Bryan in his final months. A special thank you to neighbours Burt and Sharon, Eugene, Karen and Francis, Kate, Mary, Sylvia and Tony for their assistance and visits that kept his spirits up.
Per Bryan’s wishes, there will be no funeral or celebration of life. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Donations in Bryan’s memory can be made to Jumpstart for Kids or another charity of your choice.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.” – Irish Proverb
Alan Francis Rogers passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of 91. While we are mourning the loss of this wonderful man, we are filled with gratitude for a long life well-lived. Alan was an engineer by trade, but he was also an athlete, a carpenter, and a master gardener.
Alan was born in England to Cecil and Millicent Rogers. He and his brothers, John (Daphne) and Peter (Brenda), attended Reeds School and maintained a lifelong connection to it.
Alan emigrated to Canada in 1955 where he met the love of his life, Kathryn Anne (nee Newman). He and Kathryn had three children, Sally McCord (Simon), Susan Gowland (Jeffrey), and Tim Rogers (Kathy), and grandchildren, Chad McCord, Blake McCord, Charlotte Petri (nee McCord), Stacey Robinson, Austin Gowland, James Gowland (dec), Kiernan Rogers, Erika Rogers and a great-grandchild, Vali Petri.
Alan and Kathryn lived in Mississauga for many years, moving to Dundas in 1989 where they quickly became active members of the community, enjoying long hikes through the escarpment and up to Dundas Peak.
They lived in the Villages of Glancaster in Mount Hope for 10 years, and spent the last year at Seasons Retirement Home in Cambridge.
Alan spent the last years of his career at Rice Tool and Die and, upon retiring, poured his energy into his many passions; golfing with his family and friends, tending his incredible garden, and building beautiful heirloom furniture for his family. His woodworking skills are on display at Dundas Baptist Church where he designed and built many pieces, including the sound booth and the trellis in the garden.
Cremation has already taken place. Celebration of Life to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Dundas Baptist Church, 201 Governors Rd, Dundas ON L9H 3J7
Pat was an avid golfer, proud owner of a hole-in-one trophy! There wasn’t a craft Pat didn’t attempt and subsequently master. She loved to work with her hands. She was an accomplished seamstress, quilter, knitter, made beautiful needlework and hooked rugs. Pat loved to bake her famous chocolate chip cookies and butter tarts. Bridge and Euchre were favourite pastimes. Her landscaping and numerous house plants attested to Pat’s green thumb.
As a young Mom, Pat was active in The Girl Guides of Canada and volunteered at Camp Kiawa. She was always ready for a change and a challenge. Once her children were older she pursued a successful career in insurance. Pat worked at Mainway Insurance and taught insurance courses at Mohawk College for many years.
As a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Dundas, her passion was working in the nursery with the young children.
Pat grew up in Hamilton, but moved to the suburbs of Dundas when she married Jim Harmer. She described their life on York Road as being like The Little House on the Prairie. Jim outside chopping wood and tending to the property and Pat inside quilting and baking.
Pat was predeceased by her husband James David Harmer, infant sons David and Andrew, parents Robert and Margaret Thompson, in-laws Lillian and Clayton Harmer, her brothers and sister-in-laws, Robert and Janet Thompson, Donald and Helen Thompson and brother-in-law Laverne Carson. Predeceased by beloved nephew Jamie Thompson, cousin Bill Bayliss and grandson Richard Folkerts.
Pat will be missed by her children, Kathleen and John Flanagan, Patricia and Mark Folkerts, Tim Harmer and Diane, her sister-in-law Shirley Carson and family and extended members of the Moon and Thompson families.
Pat loved spending precious moments with her grandchildren Kelly and Adam Van Dinther, James Flanagan, Robert Downs and Katie, Matt and Erin Downs, Jessica and Blake Boughen, Stephanie Folkerts and Ben, Elisabeth and Katie Harmer and Aiden Wang. Pat found special joy in great grandchildren Lily, Maggie, Henk, Charlie, Deegan, Everley, Emily and Jack.
Donations in Pat’s memory appreciated to a charity of your choice.
