Mar 6, 2019 |
October 25, 1947 – March 6, 2019
Peacefully at the Stedman Hospice on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the age of 71. Only son of Mildred and the late Frank Sr. Beloved husband for almost 50 years to Janet (nee Sharpe), and loving father to Barbara Oakes (the late Rich) and Phil (Tammy). Involved grandfather of Clayton, Ashley, Hunter, Sadie, Cooper and Connor. Frank will be sadly missed by his 4 sisters; Kathie Flaherty (Mike), Janis Butler (Ed), June Gray-Wheeler (Donnie), Laurie Mysko (Glenn), the Sharpe family, and many nieces and nephews. Frank was a former member of the BMHL Hockey League, the Copetown Oldtimers Baseball League and was a former member and Past President of the Copetown Lions Club. Frank’s passions were golfing, his family (especially his grandchildren) and being a friend to all. Friends are invited to the interment Friday, March 8 at 12 noon at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Copetown, followed by a Celebration of Frank’s Life at the COPETOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE, 1950 Governor’s Road, Copetown, at 1 o’clock, with sharing of memories and stories at 2. Reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Copetown Lions Club or Margaret’s Place Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Mar 1, 2019 |
October 21, 1929 – February 26, 2019
Passed away peacefully on February 26th in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Alistair for over 62 years. Loving mother to Bruce (Sandra) and Lynn Smith. Caring grandmother to Derek and Colin. Sister-in-law to Helen Paterson, Doug and Dorothy Smith, Albert and Brian Smith. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. There will be no service or visitation. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
Feb 28, 2019 |
May 2, 1929 – February 21, 2019
YORK, Charles Murray – Passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the age of 89. For over 60 years, Murray was the beloved husband of Effie who passed away in 2013. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Sheelagh Boin (Louis), and his grandchildren David, Jordan, Christian, and Jacqueline. Predeceased by his dear son David John, his loving parents Charles and Muriel, dear Aunts Bev, Kay and Jess, and his cousin Barry Base. He will be greatly missed by his nieces Gayle Gregory (Greg) and Karen Hyatt (Bev), and his nephew Bruce Gregory. Murray was the Principal Cost Accountant at International Harvester for over 30 years. He enjoyed a long and happy retirement during which time he became a tour guide at The Hamilton Spectator for more than a decade. Murray was a faithful and active member of Westdale United Church of Hamilton and its community for many years devotedly helping Effie with whatever initiative she was organizing. He was always supportive and was her behind the scenes partner in establishing Westdale/West Hamilton Seniors and Retirees. Friends will be received by the family at WESTDALE UNITED CHURCH, 99 North Oval, Hamilton on Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m. until the Celebration of Murray’s Life at 11:00 a.m. Private family committal at a later date. Many thanks to the nurses and staff at both Christopher Terrace in Burlington and Aberdeen Gardens in Hamilton for their loving care, the doctors and nurses at Joseph Brant Hospital for their professional and compassionate attention, as well as Dr. Sharon Marr for kindness and support over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA or to Westdale United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Feb 26, 2019 |
January 4, 1925 – February 22, 2019
Pennington, Agnes Mary “Becky” – passed away peacefully at Hope Street Terrace in Port Hope on Friday, February 22nd, she was 94. She is survived by her daughter Ann (Paul), 2 grandchildren Emily and Graham and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Jim and brothers John, Richard and George and sister Marion. She is survived by her 2 sisters-in-law Isabel and Joan. Becky was a long time member of St. Augustine’s C.W.L. and a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Villa for many years. She was an avid bowler, golfer and you could always find her doing laps at the Dundas Driving Park. Funeral Mass will take place at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas on Friday, March 1st at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers a mass card would be appreciated.
Feb 25, 2019 |
September 4, 1939 – February 23, 2019
MacLEOD, James Alastaire Weaver, 79. It is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to our husband, father, Papa and best friend Jim MacLeod. Jim passed away on February 23rd after a short hospital stay in his 80th year. Beloved husband to Carolyn MacLeod. Cherished father to Grant( Sandy) and the late Jennifer Merriam (Ron). Proud grandfather to Dana, Elijah, Maryn, Owen and Benjamin. Son of the late Thelma Weaver and Hamish MacLeod. Jim was predeceased by his little brother Douglas. Jim was born in Ottawa, Ontario on Sept 4th, 1939 and soon thereafter he moved to Weston, ON where he grew up. He was a proud “Aggie” graduating with a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Guelph and later went on to specialise in Civil Engineering at U of T. Jim worked for various engineering firms, W.J Lehman, CC Parker, Peto-MacCallum before settling in at Mohawk College where he retired as Chairman of their technology programs. Jim loved all things to do with building and construction; designing and building two of his homes. If he wasn’t deep into a project he was likely planning the next one or helping his children, neighbours and friends with their projects. He loved skiing and was a member of the Beaver Valley Ski Club. He loved his golden retrievers and they were always at his side. Jim made you feel special: 5 minutes after you met him you felt you’d known him forever. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 27th from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Jim’s celebration of life at 1:00 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Feb 15, 2019 |
January 14, 1960 – February 11, 2019
McKee, William Patrick “Bill” – It is with great sadness we announce Bill’s sudden and unexpected passing on Monday, February 11, 2019 at age 59. He will be dearly loved and missed always by his wife Anna of 33 years; sons Ryan (Francine Cabral), Bradley and Eric; mother Joan McKee Walsh; brother Robert; sisters Linda McKee-Kinloch and Sandra McKittrick (Ken); granddaughter Raine, sister-in-law Margaret Dubiel and brother-in-law Edward Dubiel as well as his nieces and nephews, Jessica, Anthony, Nicole, Kristie and Connor; step-brothers and sisters and his devoted dog Kash. Predeceased by his father Donald Francis McKee and step-father Leo Walsh. Bill was truly a selfless, all around person, with a zest for life and gave so much to all he loved and knew. He lived by example and never took life for granted, living each and every day to the fullest. He loved his family and friends, he was a wonderful father and husband and he enjoyed fishing, boating, skiing, playing hockey and just being outside enjoying nature. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, February 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Bill’s Mass will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas on Tuesday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Augustine’s Cemetery. If you so wish, donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association or McMaster Children’s Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
