It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Margery McNamara (nee Murphy), aged 97. Though she will be missed, we are relieved that our sweet and loving mother is finally at peace.
Our beautiful mother/grandmother was born in Hamilton on March 29, 1927, married Wallace McNamara in 1951, and raised six children on Mud Street, near Albion Falls. Her children include Terence; Brian (Melanie); Gary; Shawn (Margaret); Mary-Ellen (John) and Kathleen (Joseph). Grandchildren include Annika (Sebastian); Sarah; Marina; Liam and Quinlan. Great-grandchildren include twins Hanna and Isabell; and Elisa.
Mom’s greatest joy was being a mother to her children and to everyone she met who needed a little mothering. Ever optimistic and caring, she had a smile for all. Her fondest memories were of growing up on Hamilton’s bayfront, playing among the boats and going canoeing with her dad at Princess Point. She had the best stories and could make us all laugh!
We are grateful to the kind and caring staff at Macassa Lodge who always went above and beyond to keep mom comfortable.
Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington, where she will rest with her parents Francis and Nellie Murphy.
A celebration of life will be held in the coming weeks. We will provide details on Turner Family Funeral Home website as arrangements are set. https://turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The SPCA, or a charity of your choice.
Sharon Harriet Cooper (née Dukes) – “Grammy” has gone to be with “Grampy”. Sharon was born December 26, 1943, in Wynyard, Saskatchewan and left us peacefully on October 15, 2024, in Hamilton General Hospital from pneumonia, following a massive stroke, following a partial hip replacement, following an unfortunate fall. Otherwise, Sharon had a great final year: 80th birthday bash in December, Graceland trip in June, gorgeous cottage week in Bala with family in July, and many great visits recently. Sharon’s legacy is her children, Heather (Andrea) and Scot (Monica), and most beloved grandchildren, Grace and Ben. Grammy’s favourite movie was The Lion King as she watched it so many times with the grandkids. She is predeceased by her husband of almost 60 years, Lowell in 2021, her parents, Freda and Ted, and her siblings, Bob, Susan, and Debbie. Sharon lived most of her life in Lynden and working at Amann Appliances. She will be remembered for her enormous love of Line Dancing, playing back catcher for the Lynden Ladies Oldtimers, being secretary for Lynden United Church, many, many cats and dogs, her pink hat when swimming, looking after so many during their health challenges, the Thumbs-Up emoji, and Singapore Slings. Special thanks to the staff at The Georgian in Dundas, which was Sharon’s community these past 5 years, as well as the wonderful caregivers in the stroke ward at the General. In lieu of flower, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada are appreciated.
A Celebration of Life will be held November 2nd from 1 till 4 pm at Copetown Community Centre, 1950 Governors Road, Dundas, just up the road from Sharon’s childhood home. Lunch will be served at 1 followed by Memories of Sharon. Please feel free to dress colourfully, as Sharon usually did, and be prepared to sing “You Are My Sunshine”.
Next time you eat a roasted hot dog, think of Sharon. Mustard, ketchup, relish, tomato, and onions please.
Born in Brantford Ontario. Daughter of the late George Olsoufieff and Alexandra Miloradovitch. Beloved wife, mother and sister passed away suddenly in Hamilton, Ontario on October 21st at the age of 75. Dorothy was our protector, fierce and loyal. She radiated strength and passion for her family and anything that interested her. She had a love of everything creative — from fashion and sewing, to drawing and painting, photography and gardening, crosswords and puzzles, restoring furniture and renovating interiors — and she excelled at them all. She knew how to do so many things, so many. She was an impressive cook and an even better baker. She welcomed a road trip and being in nature, especially when camping. She loved to be around family and celebrate traditions. She met Andrew at Loyola College in Montreal and would have celebrated 55 years of marriage this December. She loved a good story, always turned up her favorite song and had a wonderful sense of humor. She believed in a strong work ethic and to be the best at whatever you did, to be independent and resilient. She had a soft spot for animals and was always surrounded by doting cats and dogs over the years. She felt they were family and treated them as such. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband Andrew, her children Tania, Christopher and Alexa, and her sisters Olga, Alina, Maria and Helen, as well as extended family and many friends. Cremation has taken place. A memorial will be held with family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross.
On the morning of October 12th, 2024, Patrick Edward Mallard passed away peacefully due to natural causes at St. Joseph’s Villa retirement home in Hamilton, Ontario. Patrick was 95 years old.
Patrick was born on June 21st, 1929 to John and Ellen (Cunningham) Mallard in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
After serving 5 years in the Korean War, Patrick returned home and married his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth (Ryall) Mallard.
Remembering.. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Michael James MacGillivary, born on August 1, 1970, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024. Beloved son of Rod and Norma MacGillivary, and cherished brother to Heather Talach and her husband Mark. Michael’s presence will be deeply missed by his nieces Olivia and Natalie Talach, whom he adored.
Michael had a unique ability to make everyone feel at ease, effortlessly finding common ground with people from all walks of life—from his uncles, aunts, and cousins to lifelong friends and even those he had just met. His warmth and openness forged deep connections, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving aunt Ann MacDonald and uncle John MacGillivary in Nova Scotia, as well as his aunt Jean Hall in Virginia. Michael leaves behind a legacy of warmth and laughter treasured by many cousins spread across Hamilton, Nova Scotia, Alberta, and the United States. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Sarah and Daniel MacGillivary from Nova Scotia, and Maisie and James Ross from Scotland, whose legacy he cherished.
Michael’s life was enriched by simple pleasures, such as watching his favourite comedy shows and exploring new recipes in the kitchen. His kindness, infectious sense of humour, and unmistakable belly laugh brought joy to countless friends and family throughout the years.
Michael graduated from Sir Allan MacNab High School and went on to complete his studies in Business Administration at Mohawk College, earning his diploma. He then began his career with London Life in Hamilton, and his drive and dedication led him to Toronto, where he excelled as a compliance manager at several financial institutions.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate nursing and medical staff of Units C4 and ICU at Sunnybrook Hospital, whose exceptional care and support were a great comfort.
A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on Saturday, October 26th, from 2-4 PM at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, in Dundas. Michael would have loved for all who knew him to continue embracing acceptance, laughter, and kindness, especially toward those who need it most. He will be remembered fondly by all, and his legacy will continue to inspire those whose lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Michael’s memory to the Canadian Liver Foundation.
With broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Ray. Ray was taken from us suddenly at The Hamilton General Hospital on October 2,2024 at the age of 28. Ray was loved dearly by his parents Brenda and Jim Robinson and his best friend/ brother Ryan (Jade) Robinson. Much loved by Aunt Karen (Ron) MacKenzie, Uncle Mike Irvine, Aunt Debbie (Jim) Sedentopf, Uncle Bill (Martha) Robinson and cousins Brad, Catherine (Shawn), Alison (Taylor) MacKenzie, Leanne and Dianne Sedentopf, Steven (Nikki) Traver, Danielle (Kevin) Stewart and Korri Robinson. We would like to thank Dr. Lewis and the ICU team at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Dr. Amin and ICU team at The Hamilton General Hospital. We would like to invite all who knew and loved Ray to come and celebrate him. Celebration of Life to be held October 12th from 1-4p.m. at the Hamilton Airforce Association,128 King Street East, Dundas, ON. Cash bar Please dress casual and bring your favorite memories of Ray Https://albums.memento.com/Raymond2024.
