It is with great sadness that we, the family of Mark Scargall, have to announce that he passed away in his sleep on January 19th, 2024. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 36 years Susan Scargall ; his children Alanna Michelle , Mike Scargall, Bryan Scargall (Aimee), and Bobbie Lynn Scargall (Tom) ; grandchildren, Erich, Ella, Damien and Gwen; his mother Patricia Scargall; his sister Lisa Eves – Burton (David) , Scott Scargall and all his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in laws and friends. He was born in Hamilton, ON and grew up in Dundas, ON where he played on many sports teams and went to St. Mary’s high school. We will be having a Celebration of Life that will be announced at a later date.
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of the world’s greatest mother and friend, Joan Margaret Pipe (nee Homer), on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born in Hamilton on July 7, 1941, she passed peacefully at the home she cherished, surrounded by her family and her grand-dogs. Predeceased by her parents, Bob and Margaret Homer, and her sister, Merle, Joan was a loving mother to Janet (James), Jim (Donna) and Bob (Amy), and a wonderful grandmother to her many grandchildren: Jamie, Simon, Greg, Adam, Mathew, Sarah, Charlie, and Tommy. A wonderful friend and confidant, always able to offer kindness and wisdom over tea or wine, Joan was like another mother to many neighborhood families and to her own children’s friends. Greatly involved in her community of Rockton over her lifetime, she leaves more friends than we can possibly name here. Joan deeply valued her independence, and her family is thankful that she was able to pass as she lived, making her own decisions on her own terms. The family offers deep gratitude to the MAID team for their kindness and compassion. Joan enjoyed a life well-lived and well-loved and left no regrets. She was a crossword connoisseur who easily tackled the toughest puzzles, here’s one: a three-letter name for unconditional love and kindness: MOM.
A celebration of Joan’s life will be held from 2 – 4 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Turner Funeral Home in Dundas, Ontario. A private ceremony for family will be held the Spring. In lieu of flowers, Joan has asked that monetary donations in her honour go to the Rockton Lions Club, as their support was essential in helping her remain independent when she faced (and conquered) recent mobility issues.
If you are reading this you will know that I was a compositor in the composing room at the Hamilton Spectator for 42 years., so I am the one composing this last story. I am predeceased in death by my father Frank and my mother Carolina, also my brother Val and sister Louise. I am also the brother of Helen & Elizabeth who will always be praying for me. To my children and their spouses, I say thank you, to all my grandchildren and great-grandchild, I will be looking out for you. To all my nieces and nephews, I will also be looking out for you all. To my gals at the restaurant, I thank you for taking care of a grumpy old man. For the guys and girls at the Casino, I thank you. I would like to thank Dr. Feng and her staff, for always taking care of me, I would also like to thank the Doctors and staff at the Juravinski, the Doctors and staff at Satellite, and also the Doctors and staff at the General. There will be no Funeral Service per my wishes. Please remember my stories and have a good laugh.
In loving memory of Paul Kennelly, who peacefully passed away on January 8th 2024. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Casali) and devoted father to Cheryl (John), Christopher (Victoria) and Monica (Christopher), a cherished grandfather, brought joy to his family and friends with his good sense of humor. He found solace in the outdoors and cherished his close bond with neighbours.
A special thank you to all the caring staff at Norfolk General Hospital, Paul’s PSWs and Elana from Home Health, who provided such compassionate care with their unwavering commitment and kindness.
Visitation will be held on Thursday January 18th from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm, at the Turner Family Funeral Home (53 Main Street, Dundas). A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday January 19th at 10am at St Augustine’s Parish (58 Sydenham Street, Dundas) with a reception to follow at the Hamilton Air Force Association, 128 King St E, Dundas.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to a charity of your choice, honoring Paul’s spirit of generosity and compassion. May his laughter and love continue to resonate in our hearts.
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Bérangère Gill (née Dorion) of Burlington. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 5th, 2024 at the age of 100 years. Bérangère was the eldest daughter of Charles-Henri Dorion and Alice Delage. She was born in Charlesbourg, Québec in 1923. She moved to Ontario in 1957 when she married Thomas Gill (d. 2010). Together, they raised three sons. She had a talent for baking and cooking and she loved to sew. Despite her small stature, she was a very strong and independent woman. She will be greatly missed.
Bérangère is survived by her siblings, Paul, Monique, Clémence (Albert), and Roch (Lise). She will be fondly remembered by her sons, Patrick (Colleen), Charles (Ric), and Michael (Lynne); her grandchildren, Daniel (Sheila), Letty (Alastair), Thomas (Megan), and Robert; and her great grandchildren, Maesie and Anika; as well as many nephews and nieces.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Augustine’s Church, Dundas on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 2:30 P.M..
Lloyd passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, in his 101st year, after a brief illness. He had a long and full life for which both he and his family were very grateful.
Family was the centrepiece of Lloyd’s life and what he enjoyed and valued most of all. He was the much loved and admired father of Greg (Jeanine Hammar), cherished grandfather and card-playing partner of Travis (Laura Crickmore), and beloved brother-in-law of Jessie Stoddart.
“Uncle Lloyd” will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by his niece Susan (Eric) Marshall, nephews Rob (Gail) Stoddart and Don (Debbie) Stoddart, and their many children and grandchildren. He will also be missed greatly by his many friends and neighbours.
He was predeceased by his parents, Pearl and Bill Stoddart, his wife Mary (New) and his brother Charles (Chuck) Stoddart.
Lloyd’s childhood fascination with flying and aircraft led him to enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force at 19 years old, where he served as a pilot during World War II, flying surveillance patrols over the Atlantic Ocean from the east coast of Canada, looking for German submarines.
In civilian life, he had an accomplished career in industry. He rose from an apprentice toolmaker at McKinnon Industries (later General Motors) in St. Catharines to become a foreman, then plant manager, then manufacturing superintendent and general manager for three companies: Anthes Imperial, Molson Industries, and Inter-City Gas. He enjoyed his work immensely, and after ‘retiring’ he became a manufacturing management consultant, and was retained by investors to start up and manage a new company, Odstrum Manufacturing, from 1984-87 in St. Catharines.
He enjoyed travelling and had a lifelong interest in sports, playing several in his younger years, bowling competitively as an adult, bicycling and skating until he was 75 years old, and golfing until he was 92! In his later years he followed baseball (his favourite), football, hockey, and golf closely, and enjoyed discussing the outcomes of games and statistics with family and friends. Always a great storyteller, he was most recently actively engaged in preserving stories about his life and the lives of his family and ancestors for younger family members.
Lloyd battled back from two life threatening illnesses, one in 1967 and the other in 2006, with a remarkable perseverance that was indicative of his determined and independent character. He lived independently in his own house in St. Catharines until he was 98 years old, when he moved to the Amica Dundas retirement residence to be closer to his immediate family.
His family thanks his former St. Catharines neighbours for their wonderful support!
The family also wishes to thank his superb health care providers: Dr. Ahmad Ashrafi and Dr. Jennifer Frendo for their outstanding care in St. Catharines; Dr. Emma Mazurek for her excellent and understanding care in Dundas; the Wellness, Nursing and Personal Support teams at Amica for their daily care and concern; and medical Team C and the staff of the BTU/ICU at Hamilton General Hospital for compassionate care during Lloyd’s final week.
The family wants to commend and thank the staff members in all departments of Amica Dundas for their daily efforts to care for and enrich the lives of residents. Thanks also to Lloyd’s dining partners at Amica for their support and companionship.
In November 2023 Lloyd enjoyed the celebration of his 100th birthday with his many family members and friends at a special reception in St. Catharines. It was wonderful to be able to have a celebration of his life while he was still alive and able to participate! In keeping with Lloyd’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to a charity of one’s choice if desired. A special way to remember Lloyd would be to do something thoughtful and kind for a neighbour, as he did for many years and his neighbours have done for him in recent ones.
