Peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Norm (1987). Loving mother to Ken (Karen), Mike (Sandy), John (Lisa). Caring grandmother to Kathryn (Alastair), James (Danielle), Bradley (Leah), Bryan (Cassandra), Chris, Tim (Julianne), Katelyn (James), Rebecca, Laura (predeceased) and great-grandmother to William, Olivia, Grayson and Amelia. A private family service will take place. A Celebration of Ann’s Life will take place at a later date.
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Elaine Hewitt (nee Smith). Cremation has taken place. An interment will take place on Friday, October 3, at 1:00p.m. at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our loving mother, Margaret. Predeceased by her devoted and dearly missed husband, Orland, in 2002 after 55 years of marriage. Also predeceased by her father Frank Sebastian, mother Hermina (Nee Warzecha) and her sister Kathy Grace.
Left to mourn are her sisters Joan, Kent, Elizabeth Robinson and Cecelia Roberts, all of Cambridge. Deeply saddened, are her children; Barbara Maloney (Michael), Marlene Coke (Neil), Robert Gumbert and Michael Gumbert. Mom delighted in her grandchildren; Tara Whalen, Kyle Maloney, Nicole Skinner, David Revell, Lisa Revell, Christopher Gumbert, Brendan Gumbert, Ryan Gumbert, their partners and her 13 great-grandchildren.
Mom was like a second mother to her nieces; Judy and Lisa and many of her children’s friends who called her mom. A very special thank you to our dear friend, June Morash, for your companionship, support and help with mom’s care over the last few years. June and mom had a special bond.
Before having a family, mom worked at Leonard’s in Dundas and Westinghouse in Hamilton. Later, she was employed, until her retirement, as manager with the Red Cross Homemakers Association for Dundas and surrounding area. Mom was a prolific writer of poetry. She was very proud to have one of her poems published in a book called “Lives Lived: Stories North of 50”. Thank you to the staff at Aberdeen Gardens where she spent 11 happy years. Thank you to her good friend Mary Perry for your companionship. Her last few months were spent at Wentworth Lodge, who provided her with wonderful, compassionate and respectful care.
Mom’s faith was an important part of her life. She prayed the rosary daily. She was a long time parishioner of St. Augustine’s Parish and a member and supporter of the CWL.
The family will host a breakfast reception in St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, 58 Sydenham St., from 9:00am to 10:45am on Friday, October 10, 2025, followed by a mass at 11:00am in the church. Burial to follow at St. Augustine’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Mom’s memory to the SPCA or a charity for the homeless and less fortunate.
We take comfort knowing you are finally reunited with your beloved husband, Orland. May you happily spend eternity together.
Francis (Frans) is now resting in God’s loving hands. He died at 98 after a full and vibrant life enjoying nature, travel and every special occasion along with family and friends. Born in The Netherlands and immigrated with his family to Hamilton in 1963. He Retired from McMaster Mechanical Engineering Department over 30 years ago.
Francis was the loving husband for 61 years of his late wife Annemarie, and also a devoted father to his 2 children, John (Mary), and Francien (Michael). Loving Opa to his grandchildren Michael (Melissa), Derek, Justina (Michael), August and Geoffrey, and great grandchildren Nathaniel, Emilia and Christopher. Francis was also a loving brother to Lia and Loes (predeceased).
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday September 30th, 2025 at St. Augustine’s Parish, 58 Sydenham St, Dundas, at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Good Shepherd Centre.
It is with great sadness that the Edworthy family announces the sudden passing of Robert Thomas at the age of 66. A loving and devoted husband to Maryjane for 44 years, a proud father of Darren (Stacey), Elgin (Ashleigh) and Lyle (Kara). The best grandfather (or “Pop-Pop”) of Shaye, Elias, Harris and Walter. Beloved brother of Marlene (Ed), Barbara (Dennis), brother-in-law Don, sister-in-law Maryelen (Doug), and son-in-law to Gerda and Leo Dewetering. Predeceased by his parents Arthur & Mary, his sister Joan and nephews Mark & Greg. Rob will be greatly missed by his extended family and countless friends. A proud, lifelong resident of Westover and generational jersey dairy farmer, Rob Edworthy was truly a farmer at heart. He enjoyed spending his free time tending to the family farm; growing vegetables in his market garden, caring for his brood of chickens, chopping firewood (his self-proclaimed “personal gym time”), and most of all making maple syrup with his sons – a finished product that they named “Boys to Men”. Rob was a hardworking man, an excellent hockey player & coach, and a fixture in the local community. His biggest pride and joy in life was his family. Rob was fun-loving and playful – always ready to wrestle with his sons (even when they grew much larger than him!) or chase his grandkids around the farm. He cherished the time spent with his family and always made time for his loved ones. Rob will be remembered by all as having a hearty laugh, a warm smile, and an even warmer heart. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Rockton Fairgrounds, Farm and Home Building, 812 Old Highway 8 on Sunday, September 21st from 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rockton Lions Club or Flamborough Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.
It is with grieving hearts that we announce the passing of Janice, beloved spouse and Mum, on Monday, September 8th, 2025 at the age of 71 peacefully in the sunshine.
Janice lived a life filled with creativity, kindness and devotion to family. As a lifelong lover of arts, Janice embraced many different forms and eras of artistic expression throughout her journey including piano, sewing/quilting, painting (tole, watercolour and Chinese). Her talents leave us with many glimpses of her soul through her paintings and comforting hugs through her quilts. Her spirituality was constantly evolving and was a guiding force throughout her life.
Above all, Janice was devoted to her family. Beloved spouse of Michael whom was always by her side. Janice enjoyed bringing silliness to their relationship to the very end. Amazing mother of Vanessa (Peter), Philip, Conor (Lam) and Alison (Aaron). Janice cherished family gatherings at her home filled with lots of food, laughter and games. The many traditions she shared will continue to be passed down to her grandchildren. Loving Bubbie to Miranda, Hailey, Jaxson, Ada, Jana, Sloane and Cillian (January 2026). She will be dearly missed by her siblings Joan (deceased), Barb, Susan, Jim, Rhonda and many extended family and friends.
Our family is in deep gratitude to The Meadows Long-Term Care Home in Ancaster where she lived starting in June 2022 as the Parkinson’s and Ataxia progressed. The staff’s love, care and compassion was always comforting to witness.
Janice always had an infectious smile and zest for life. She will be remembered with deep love and her spirit will remain a blessing for her family.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
