Jan 23, 2020 |
May 10, 1932 – January 15, 2020
January 15, 2020, John peacefully passed away, lovingly surrounded by family & close friends with his favourite songs quietly playing at Juravinski Hospital after being diagnosed with Plasma Cell Leukemia Dec 24, 2019.
Devoted and much loved husband of Dorothea (nee Alarie) for 68 yrs. Will be forever in the hearts of his loving children, son Garth (Pauline), daughters Pamela Summers, Deborah (late Neil). Going to be truly missed by Tim and Andy whom they affectionately call “Johnny Boy” a father figure to them for 25 yrs.
Sadly missed by his brother Norman (Liz), sister Theresa Wilkinson (Chuck), sister in laws Judy (late Frank), Cherry, Bonnie, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by father John Henry, mothers Veronica, Phyllis, sister Catherine, in laws Frank and Violet Alarie.
John was the proud owner of Francis Service Centre for 40 yrs. His honesty with customers earned him the title of “The Mayor of Burlington Street”.
Spending quality time with his family and friends meant the world to him. Having family day Sunday and meeting longtime “cronies” daily at Williams Cafe brought him the utmost fulfillment and joy.
His true passion was his 1931 Model A Ford which he cherished long rides with family while daughter, Pam driving and proudly displaying it for people to admire at Rockin the Waterfront.
A heartfelt thank you to Tony & Theresa Dudhnath, Callaghan and Gattozzi families, Ken, Tony G, Keswick, neighbour Mike, Pro Resp staff, especially Larry and the Hamilton Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group. To each and everyone of his friends, know that you touched his heart in a special way.
In recognition of John’s generous nature, we invite anyone wishing to make a donation please consider Zachary’s Paws For Healing. The hospital visits from therapy dogs Hazel & Lexi brightened up some of our saddest days. Donations can be made at zacharyspawsforhealing.com or donation cards will be available at the reception.
As per John’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Celebration Of Life will be held at Leander Boat Club (2nd Floor, no elevator) 50 Leander Drive, Hamilton, ON, L8L 8L1 on Sunday January 26, 2020 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. Words of remembrance will begin at 1:30 pm.
“until we meet again here’s a wish and a prayer that all your dreams come true” – Lawrence Welk
Jan 19, 2020 |
August 12, 1923 – January 17, 2020
HENRY, Henrietta Margaret (nee Shaefer) – Retta passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on January 17, 2020, in her 97th year. She was a loving mother to Chris, Frank (Coline), Brian (Naomi), Gina (Pat–predeceased), Joan (Stephen), Catherine–predeceased (Peter), and Teresa (Michael) and a caring grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Retta was predeceased by her siblings Brian, Nancy, Ross, and Joan. She will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, Ontario, on Wednesday, January 22, at 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church on Thursday, January 23, at 10:30 am. The burial will follow at St. Augustine’s Cemetery, then a reception at the Air Force Club in Dundas from 12:30–3:30. Donations can be made in memory to Martha’s House or to the Campaign Life Coalition. Retta lived a full life. As a young woman, she traveled with girlfriends, served in the Far East with the US Army, and graduated from Marquette University, where she met her husband Frank. She loved children. Seven of her own wasn’t enough; she also cared for foster children, and through Birthright she helped countless pregnant women in need. Until a month before her death, Retta lived in her own second floor apartment, remained active in her church community, and was an avid bridge player. She will be missed by her many, many friends.
Jan 14, 2020 |
December 1, 1930 – January 13, 2020
Passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 13, 2020. Predeceased by her husband Bill (2011). Dearly loved and missed by her children Mark (Judy), Lori (Gary Ewing), Chris (Tina) and Ray; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her daughter Lynn and her husband Bob and by son Greg. In keeping with Evelyn’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, February 15, at the Winchester Arms,120 King St. W., Dundas, from 2-4p.m.
Jan 14, 2020 |
March 14, 1954 – January 14, 2020
Passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 with her loving daughter by her side. Predeceased by her husband Steve (2010). Remembered and loved always by her daughter Kaitlan, brother Stephen Lee (Joan Henry), Aunt Josie and Uncle Malcolm in England and nieces Carla (Josh) and Sophie (Carl). Penny was a dedicated employee of Hamilton Health Sciences for 32 years. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
Jan 14, 2020 |
September 29, 1947 – January 11, 2020
Koleff, Allan “Peter” – Passed away at home on January 11, 2020 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Kay) for over 23 years. Cremation has taken place. Donations can be made in memory to St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation.
Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I’ll miss you,
until we meet again.
“See you in the movies”
Jan 12, 2020 |
Born in France on July 1, 1929 and passed away peacefully on January 10, 2020. She was the beloved and devoted wife of Albert, who passed away Thanksgiving day, October 12th, 1981. She was the genteel and caring friend of William Pearce, who passed away July 27th, 2008. She was the dearest companion of Berta, Paupiette and Anton, her beloved “Dachsies”. Hélène was a home person, she loved to knit, to sew and she has so very many pretty needlepoints. For almost 20 years, she was a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Villa, in Dundas.
So, today we ask?
What is life?
……….Life is but a resting place,
A Pause in what’s to be.
A resting place along the road.
To sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys
Different paths along the way.
We all were meant to learn some things
But never meant to stay….
Our destination is a place.
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey is quicker
For some the journey’s slow.
And when the journey finally ends
We’ll claim a great reward
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord….
A private service to be held at a later date.
