With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of Brian W. Howe (August 21st, 1959) on Tuesday, February 13th peacefully in his sleep.
He leaves behind his granddaughter, Grace, his daughter, Shayla (Dallas), his son, Tyler (Sarah), and his loving wife and partner in all, Louise. He also leaves behind his parents, Leona and Archie, his sister Bonnie (John), brother Gord (Sheila) as well as many nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and nieces.
Brian was employed (and occasionally worked) at Stelco Hilton Works when he wasn’t pulling pranks or just having fun from 1979 until his retirement in 2010. Once retired and a short stay at home, he was given the opportunity to work for TOA and travel the world working as a consultant at steel plants installing processing lines.
Brian’s sense of humour and good-natured personality will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation and Service will be on Saturday, February 17th at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, ON. Visitation from 1- 3 pm, and service at 3 – 4 pm.
We will be having a Celebration of Life for Brian on July 6th. Details will follow once confirmed.
A day of Celebrating Brian’s Life will take place on Friday, July 5, 2024. There will be a golf game in the morning at Savannah Golf Links, 1206 Cheese Factory Rd., Cambridge, ON. For those who wish to golf, contact Gord (Brian’s brother) at gs_howe@hotmail.com. Limited spots available.
Later that afternoon, we will have a get together at the Hamilton Airforce Club, downstairs at 128 King St. East Dundas, ON. from 3pm to 8pm. A light meal will be served. Drinks will be available. Come join us in celebrating Brian and please bring stories to share. All are welcome!
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Stephen (Steve) Charles Beatty at the age of 64. Steve passed peacefully at his residence in Dundas, Ontario on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Born on April 11, 1959, Steve was raised in Woodstock, Ontario, first born son of the late John (Jack) Beatty (1991) and Rose (Laskoski) Beatty.
Steve is survived by his wife and best friend, Tracey Harrod, and her children Ashton and Keaton Hunter. He was the proud father of Alexandra (Jake) Murray and Jack (Samantha) Beatty, and loving Grandfather to the light of his life, Noah Beatty. He is also survived by his mother, Rose Beatty, his brother Bill (Maria) Beatty, niece Brittany (Ryan) Napman, and great niece Maddie Napman. Steve is also survived by Mitzi Beatty, Steve’s former partner and mother of Alexandra and Jack.
Steve graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1982, with a focus on International Relations. He competed on the world stage in the sport of rowing, representing Canada at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He continued with cycling, raising money for charities and golfing with his friends.
Steve’s unparalleled dedication and work ethic transcended his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, son and brother. A lifelong competitive athlete and well-respected businessman, his competitive and hard-working spirit throughout his life was instilled in his children as they both excelled athletically and professionally.
His career as a financial planner with Beatty Financial Solutions (Sun Life Financial) with his son and partner Jack, created lifelong friends and colleagues. He was planning on retiring this year, to be able to continue to travel and explore the world with Tracey.
If you were fortunate enough to meet Steve, you would know how hard working, thoughtful, loving, generous, fun, and inspirational of a man he was.
Keeping with his wishes, a celebration of life will be held on Friday February 9th at 2pm to 4pm for friends and family at the Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club at 10 Woodleys Ln, Dundas, Ontario L9H 6Y6.
If you wish to show support by sending flowers please send them to the celebration of life on Friday at the Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club at 10 Woodleys Ln, Dundas, Ontario L9H 6Y6
Dingman, Evelyn Rose (nee Williams) – Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Sonny for over 47 years. Loving mother to Jeremy and Jason. Caring grandmother to Ella, Oaklynn and Faith. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Evelyn worked at Flamborough Downs as a cook for many years. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Donations can be made, in memory, to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Maria Adriana DeBruin (nee VanDÿk) passed away peacefully at Wentworth Lodge on January 27, 2024. Loving wife of Jacobus (Jake), mother of Julie Ann, Michael (Andrea), Jim (Susie), Jeff (Rachael) and Heather. Devoted grandmother to Jacob, Leah, Aaren, Sam (Kate), Evan, Joel, Hannah, Spencer, Taryn, Joseph, Grace, Ella, Nathan, Jerry, Everett and great grandmother to Luke. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jerseyville Baptist Church. A small family service will be held in the spring.
Died peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, after a battle with cancer. Loved and supported by his wife, Jannie (Jane) Wiersma nee ter Steege, to whom he was married for 55 years. Caring father to Paul Wiersma (Daphne), Philip Wiersma (Carrey) and Joanna Wiersma (Darryl) and proud Pake to Eve, James, Kay, Kaitlyn and Matthew Wiersma. Brother to Sylvia. Predeceased by: his parents, Willem and Ebeltje; and his brothers, Elco (Ann) and William ‘Bill’ (Magda). Ever the hard-working and dutiful provider, John was most in his element while painting, constructing ‘Popular Mechanics’ perpetual motion machines, helping his kids with their math homework and maneuvering his 18-wheeler through impossibly tight corners. John explored his musical talents by picking up the accordion and organ, and contributing his second tenor voice to the Ambassador’s male chorus for many years. Ever the pragmatist, there was little he couldn’t fix with a vice grip, hammer and a spike. As a devoted servant of the church, John faithfully served as deacon, ministered to long-term care residents and is fondly remembered as ‘Big John’ by the Friendship Group. John’s family will receive visitors on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 7 pm – 9 pm at First Hamilton Christian Reformed Church, 181 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton, ON. A funeral service will be held (and live-streamed) on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10 am at First Hamilton Christian Reformed Church, 181 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton, ON, followed by refreshments and a family interment. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Cancer Assistance Program.
Peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Patricia Joanne (Hunter) Atkinson passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Loved and loving mother of Beth. Pat was predeceased by her husband James, infant son Daniel, her parents Allan and Elizabeth Hunter and brother Brian Hunter.
She is survived by her sister Susan Hill (late Jim), her niece Patricia and nephews Ted (Liz), Chris, Wes (Martina) and Dale.
Pat was a dedicated employee of St. Joseph’s Villa for thirty years and a Guider for forty years with the 1st Greensville unit. She will be fondly remembered by all those whose lives she touched.
One of Pat’s greatest pleasures was crafting plastic canvas creations that she gifted to family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Sunday January 28th, 2:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M., and funeral service will be held Monday January 29th, at Christ Church, 92 HWY 8, Dundas at 11:00 A.M..
