Born on April 13th, 1937 in a small village in Bohemia, George (Jiri) Flosman was one year old when the Nazi’s invaded Czechoslovakia. His father was a Miller, and his mother came from a politically connected family. George was the youngest of three boys and he lived in the family Mill. His parents shielded him from the worst of the Nazi occupation, and he fondly remembered his days, living and working on the farm and at the Mill. At the end of the war, freedom again reigned but only briefly and when the iron curtain descended across Eastern Europe, his family became the target of the STB, the Communist secret police, and they were forced to flee. After a time in a refugee camp in Germany, George and family emigrated to Canada. They worked on a farm until they could afford to buy their own.
No one could ever accuse George Flosman of letting the grass grow under his feet. When he was young, he became enamored of flying so after working all day on the farm, he took on extra jobs to pay for flying lessons. He wanted to build and design things, so he became an engineer. He chafed at working for others and so quit his job and started a welding/fabricating business in the early 1970s and grew it into a going concern, retiring at the tender age of 81. When Czechoslovakia finally threw off the yoke of communism, he travelled back to the land of his birth to fix up the old family Mill. Never one to be idle, George spent his spare time working to improve his community, both personally and as a member of the Optimist Club.
One of the most significant events in his life occurred while he was studying engineering at the University of North Carolina, for it was there that he met Sandra Clark. They would be married and share nearly 60 years together before her passing in 2022.
George is survived by two sons and their wives, Mike (Heather) and Rob (Meredith) and six grandchildren, Isaac, Sadie, Will, Jane, Ben and Alec. He was the very epitome of the eternal optimist. To him, there was no adversity; only challenges that could always be overcome by a little hard work, perseverance, and common sense.
George Flosman left this world on September 11th, 2024 having lived a consequential life. We are saddened by his passing and the world will be a less interesting place without him, but we must remain positive. George would insist upon it. Cause to do so can be found in the fact that we had the privilege of his company for 87 years.
A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10a.m. Burial to follow at Grove Cemetery.
Passed away peacefully at Alexander Place on September 10, 2024 in her 95th year. Predeceased by her loving husband, of 62 years, Carl (2011) and her daughter Norma (2001). Loving mother of Lynda (George) Evans, David (Wendy), and Kevin. Caring grandmother to 4 grandchildren; Scott Evans, Chris (Charmaine), Shawn (Lisa), Nicki (Adam) Scott and 8 great-grandchildren; Hayden, Alisha, Addison, Charlie, Jensen, Danika, Spencer and Kendall. A private family interment has taken place. A special thanks for Bertram Place’s loving care over the past 10 years. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Please sign Meryle’s online Book of Condolence at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca
Peacefully at Margaret’s Place Hospice on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 after a long battle with ALS, Chris went home to be with the Lord.
Chris was born on March 21, 1957 in Hamilton, ON. He is predeceased by his parents, Wilfred and Shirley Young and brother Douglas.
He leaves behind his wife Kate and his stepchildren Derek (Mel), Karen(Rob), granddaughter Sarah Jean, sister Nancy(Marty), sister-in-law Diane, brother in-law Tom(Kay) and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place on Monday, September 16th at 12pm with celebration service at 1pm at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario.
Peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, our beloved father and pake went home to be with the Lord. Gerry was born on April 4, 1938 in Fryslan, Nederland. He was preceded in death by his parents Aafke and Jacob de Graaf, and brothers Louis, Andy and sister Wilma.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Tieteke (nee Vandervelde) and their caring children, Jeffrey, Jayson, Jerome and Tricia-Vanita (Tim Pocius), his four grandchildren Casimir, Jerome-Gelt, Famke, River and his sisters-in-law, Rudi Van Holst, Ebby Van Dyk and Kathy de Graaf.
At the family’s request there will be no visitation, however interment at Woodland Cemetery will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at First Christian Reformed Church Hamilton (on the corner of Charlton and Hess Streets) at 11:00 a.m.. Livestreaming can be viewed at https://www.firsthamilton.ca/im-new/listen-in/
With deepest sadness we announce the passing of Jan Lewis on September 6th, at the age of 72 in Hamilton, ON. She was an amazing wife to the late Paul Lewis for 41 years; the most kind and loving mother to Adi and Sam, and their partners Jeff Hunt and Christina Carvalho; adoring Grandma to Hudson, Emerson, Harper, Billie, and River. Loyal sister of Bob (Jane), Heather (Bill), Jim (Catherine), Barb (John) and Jill (Dean). Sister-in-law to Peter and Ellen Lewis and Aunt to her beloved nieces and nephews. Hilarious, honest and warm, Jan’s arrival in any room made it brighter and more welcoming than it was before. She loved road trips to Sauble Beach and card games on the covered porch. Jan always had perfectly themed gifts and cookies for all of her grandkids for every special occasion. Her hand painted cards made everyone who received one feel seen and loved. If you were lucky enough to know Jan well, her quick wit, knowing smile, and comforting hugs will be missed forever. We would like to thank the oncology team at Grand River Hospital (especially Dr. Lumsden) and the oncology team at Juravinski Hospital for aiding Jan through her journey living with cancer. Special thanks to the palliative care team at St. Peter’s Hospital for their incredible care of Jan and her family during her final days. Friends will be received at Turner Family Funeral Home, in Dundas Ontario, on Wednesday September 18th. Visitation at 10am followed by a Memorial Service at noon and a reception to follow. Remembrances to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers-to-Grandmothers Campaign, would be appreciated by Jan’s family.
