Waud, Ruth (nee Gerlofs)
Passed peacefully at the Hamilton General Hospital surrounded by her family on Friday, December 6, 2019, at the age of 79. Predeceased by husband of 55 years, James (2014). Dearly loved and missed by her sons David and Jeff (Amanda), daughter Michele (John Pacheco); brother Steve Gerlofs; grandchildren, Ryan (Nathanielle), Ian, Daryl and Andrew; special friend Diane Gavin. Ruth was a devoted mother and grandmother and was the proud owner of the Hallmark Store formerly at University Plaza. Special thanks are extended to the doctors and nurses on 8th South at the Hamilton General Hospital and to Dr. Corriveau and Dr. Cox. Friends are invited to the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas on Thursday, December 12 for Ruth’s Service at 11:00 a.m. Private interment to follow. If you so wish, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Bill (2011). Loving mother to Steven Kiss (predeceased-2017), John Kiss, James Kiss (Rita), Suzanne (Jeff) Swift, and Belinda Watts. Sister to David (predeceased) and Suzanne. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Amy (Travis), Bradley, Emily (Robin), Michaela (Jacob), Andrew and Dawson; her great-grandchildren Olivia, Ada and Benjamin. As per Arlene’s wishes cremation has taken place with a service to be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity close to her heart, 
Passed away peacefully at The Meadows in Ancaster on Friday, November 29, 2019 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Harry (2010) married since June 15, 1946. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Denise-Ann Raposo, Edith Poxon (Les), Susan Veale (Gary), Karen Dunnam; as well as her grandchildren Michelle-Ann (David), Melanie (Jason), Adam, Jessica, Jeff, Sean (Laura), Chris and Mike(Kerry); great-grandchildren Brandon, Alexa, Justin, Mikayla, Crayton, Thomas, Natalie and Charlotte; brother-in-law Roy G. Taylor, sister Marion and sisters-in-law Joan Logan and Mamie Taylor; Predeceased by her parents. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, December 7th, at 1pm at the home of daughter, Dee, Burlington, where a celebration of Ann’s life will take place. In keeping with Ann’s wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Meadows LTC would be appreciated.
Passed away peacefully at Hamilton Continuing Care on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in her 100th year, with her loving family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Jim (2010). Madeline will be dearly loved and remembered always by her son John (Judy); daughter Lynn (Ray Varey); daughter-in-law Jo-Anne; grandchildren Kelly (Evan Hildreth), Michael (Candice Thomson), Jeremy (Susie), Kerri (Billy Tonnies), Stephanie (Jon Fournier), Candice Montgomery, Lindsay (Sean Cline), David Cruickshanks (Andria), Krystie and Kailey; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces Deborah (James Llewellyn) and Heidi; nephew Michael Whitlaw; niece-in-law Donna Cobb; son-in-law Paul Cruickshanks (Rosemary Coomber) and sisters-in-law Joanne Hicks (Don) and Isabelle Whitlaw. Predeceased by son James Stephen Whitlaw, sister Norma Cobb and nephew David Cobb. Madeline was an Artist for over 35 years creating beautiful things that were appreciated by many. She was a volunteer in her community and the love of her life were her family, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Hamilton Continuing Care for the kindness and care they provided over the last several weeks. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, December 3 at 11:00 for Madeline’s Service at KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 23 Melville Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place and a private burial was held. If you so wish, donations to the 
July 21, 1938 – November 22, 2019