It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Anne Leegstra on April 6th, 2024 in her 75th year. She will be dearly missed by her partner, Brian Lacombe, sons, Warren and Jack, and daughters Terra, Krista, Tricia and Samantha. She is predeceased by her mother Marie McHattie and her sister Margaret Bourgeois. Anne will be greatly missed by her eight grandchildren, Jessie, Ashlynne, Victoria, Kelli, Tristan, Brooklyn, Austin and Chloe. Visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Tuesday April 16th, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.. Graveside service will take place on Wednesday April 17th, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Grove Cemetery in Dundas. Donations may be made in Anne’s honour to a charity of your choice.
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Claire Ellen Pym (nee Good) who passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas at the age of 81. Claire is reunited with her loving parents James and Dorothy Good, sister Cathy Good, and son-in-law James Gilbert. Beloved wife of Terry Pym, and mother of Craig (Kelly), Jason (Hilda), Kimberley (Scott), Jennifer (Brad), and Erin (Steve). Survived by her brother Peter (Judy). Loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren Hunter, Reese, Alexa, Linden, Keagan, Ethan, Eleanor, Sarah, Isaac, and Jonas. Claire was retired from the Rose City Senior’s Centre in the City of Welland as a Senior’s Recreation Coordinator. Claire was a social butterfly and was the “hostess with the mostest”, always being the centre of family gatherings of which she will be greatly missed. Sincere gratitude to the exceptional care from St. Joseph’s Villa, Birch Trail nurses, PSW’s, doctors and staff in providing the utmost care and love for Claire throughout her illness and especially in her final days and hours. Cremation has taken place. Visitation and funeral will take place at TURNER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 53 Main St., Dundas. Visitation to be held on Friday, April 12th from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.. Funeral will take place on Saturday, April 13th at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society.
Passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2024 at the age of 94. Reen will be missed dearly by his daughters Marlize Monaco-Millar (Gord), Ellen Thornton (Jim) and son Richard (Carole). He was “Pappie” to grandchildren Shaylia Fennama (nee Monaco) (Neal), Penny Ann Lupton (nee Thornton) (Ken), Lisa (nee Monaco) Fennema (Colin), Jim Thornton (Amanda), Richie Vanderlubbe, Christopher Vanderlubbe (Jessie), Jessica Millar, and James Millar, and 18 great grandchildren. Reen is pre-deceased by his wife Regine (Sini), his brother Bill, his sister Rita, his inlaws (Inge, Peter, Fred, Gwen, Harry, Detta, Carmen, Jim), his son-inlaw Rino Monaco, and his grandson Ricky Monaco (Bernadette). Reen was born in the Netherlands, moved to Suriname in 1947, marrying Sini, and moving to Canada in 1958. He entered the grocery business and owned an IGA store on Main St E in Hamilton from 1963 to 1989. Many family members worked a stint in that store, and many friendships and marriages formed there. Reen was an avid tennis player in his backyard court, The Landings in Fort Myers, and until age 85 at the Burlington Racket Club. A great life! A visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 10th, from 7pm-9pm at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas.
Simpson, Helen Kathleen (nee Hutcheson) Nov 18, 1923-March 30th, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Simpson announces her peaceful passing at home at the remarkable age of 100! Helen was born in Huntsville, Ont. to Arthur and Edna Hutcheson. She is survived by her beloved sister Janet Fisher and predeceased by her brother Dennis (Betty), sisters Ruth and Joan (Jim Amos). Helen is also predeceased by her late husband Jim (“farmer Jim”- Feb 2000). They were married for 54 years! She is also survived by her loving daughter Jane, and sons Robert (Patricia), and John (Janet), her grandchildren Ian (Nancy), Eric (Michelle), David, Emily and her great grandchildren Avery, Ryan Isobel, Ivy and Holly. She is lovingly referred to as “Great Nanny”. Through her life, Mom was also surrounded by so many amazing cousins, in-laws, and brother and sister in-laws that kept us in an active social life. Mom was the guiding light on the hill, with a strong conviction to her Lord. She gladly shared her love, care, wisdom, inspiration and tremendous generosity to all. She loved music, and was a long time member with Dad in the choir and guiding movement at Christ Church Flamborough. She wrote music & poems and played the cello, piano and guitar. When visiting Mom, you were treated to her renowned cooking or baking and usually sent home with pictures or a remembrance of old. As you departed she would always ask “is there anything I can do for you?” Special thank you to many years of gentle care by Dr. L. Coren, and more recently Dr. A. Emili and the Home health care nurse team. A special thank you to Rev. Naomi Kabugi for comforting Mom & the family, exactly when needed. Special mention of love to her forever friends, Murdie Faulkner and Mildred Hodd (deceased). Special mention to Julie Jackson for her kind help and friendship for Mom; as well our close cousin, Ron Spears, which Mom referred to as her 3rd son! A Celebration of her Life will be held Friday, April 5th at Christ Church Flamborough, #92 Hwy #8, Dundas (near bullocks cors.). Visitation from 10 am with the service beginning at 11am. Interment following a reception at the church at Hamilton Cemetery by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christ Church memorial fund, or the “Cathedral Cafe” (Hamilton), or a charity of your choice.
Passed away peacefully at Brantford General Hospital on Saturday, March 30, 2024 just shy of her 76th birthday. Beloved wife of Ron for over 43 years. Loving mother to Joelle (Mike), Alethea, and Nathaniel. Caring grandmother to Dara, Ava, Bennett, Corrinne, Darryn, Erryn, Adanna. Pat will be missed by her siblings, Denise, Debbie, Donna and Kenneth. She will also be sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and Family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, on Thursday, April 4, from 2-4 & 7-9 for a visitation. A Funeral Service will take place in the chapel on Friday, April 5, at 2p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations can be made, in memory, to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Brantford SPCA.
1924 – 2024 Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas, on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert (2021). Loved mother of the late David Willis (Diane) and the late Marilyn Gater and stepmother of Ruth Giles (Ian) and Joan Richardson. Cherished grandmother of Kim (Duane), Brad (Terri), Todd (Becky), Geoff, Rob (Dawn), Kelly, Amanda, Amie (Steve) and Jocelyn (Cam); thirteen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of George Bowman (the late Joan). Arlene will also be missed by her nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be deeply missed. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Memorial donations in memory of Arlene can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 36, Dundas.
