Emmerson, Maureen
July 16, 1926 – October 22, 2016
Maureen Emmerson – Molly Anderson and friends are saddened to announce the death of Maureen (Mau) on Saturday, October 22nd at home, after a short illness. Mau was born July 16, 1926 in Wickham, England and came to Canada under the sponsorship of the Anglican Church. She did missionary work in Northern Manitoba before moving south to become Youth Worker for the diocese of Brandon, MB. She and Molly met there and formed a friendship that lasted for over fifty years. After completing her Masters Degree in Education at OISE, Mau moved to Hamilton in 1975 where she and Molly bought a Westover schoolhouse where they lived for 34 years. Maureen joined the faculty of Social Sciences at Mohawk College, retiring as department head in 1989. Mau was multitalented-excelling as an artist, illustrator and woodcarver. Molly and Mau were committed to fundraising for Christ Church Flamborough, holding art and bake sales for many years.”Mawmee” is survived by her beloved niece, Jill, great niece Rosie, great great niece Frida, and great nephew Dan, in England. A celebration of Maureen ‘s life will be held at 11 AM on November 8th at Christ Church Flamborough. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Stephens, Carolyn – Peacefully at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas, on October 23, 2016. Survived by sons Peter (Caroline), Michael, and James (Julie), and grandchildren Julia, Patrick and Fen. Predeceased by infant son Billy (1946) and beloved husband Llewellyn (Llyn) and sister Marion Farnan. Carolyn Stephens was born to Violet Flatt and W.E. Smith in Hamilton Ontario on December 3, 1915. She attended Westdale Collegiate and graduated from McMaster University in 1937 in modern languages, together with her future husband Llyn. Their courtship started there and continued through his further studies at Harvard until 1941 when they were married just before his departure for army service in Europe. Upon his return in 1945, Llyn was recruited into External Affairs, and so began Carolyn’s career as a diplomatic wife, in Bern, the Hague, Paris, Bonn, and finally, Karachi, where she ably took on the daunting task of being a High Commissioner’s wife. While there she helped establish a health and birth control clinic for local employees. Once back in Ottawa, she involved herself in volunteer community work such as teaching ESL, sponsoring refugees with her church and driving disabled people to medical appointments and bringing them home for meals. She and Llyn always gave generously to a wide variety of charities and worthy causes. After Llyn’s death in 1991, she moved to Dundas to live with her sister Marion, where they both remained active and involved in community life, living independently late into their 90’s. Carolyn’s love of music, her sense of humour, and her kindness remained until the end. The family is grateful for the dedicated care and attention of the staff at Wentworth Lodge. A celebration of Carolyn’s life will take place on Saturday, November 12th from 2-4 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Donations may be made to 
November 12, 1929 – October 21, 2016
Gerda Aleida Maria de Vries, nee Nieuwenhuizen, was born in Nijmegen, Holland on October 23, 1924, and passed away suddenly at Wentworth Lodge, October 10, 2016. In death she joins her husband Jacob Peter de Vries, her son Derek Jan de Vries and a menagerie of dogs, birds, foxes and raccoons, all of whom she looked after with love. She is survived by her daughter Charlotte and much loved son-in-law Richard England, and by George and Pippa. Having survived the war in Holland and (as a prisoner) in Germany, Gerry came to Canada with her husband in 1955 and did many different things to make a new life in a new country. Trained in ancient Greek and Latin, she was by turns a translator, a golf club manager, a rather too honest real estate agent, and a veterinary assistant. She devoted her life to God, art, animals, and her children. She spent her life painting, making beautiful things and loving others deeply. She was brave, creative, occasionally fierce, often hilarious, unbelievably loyal and deeply religious. She was a blessing in the lives of those of us who loved her and we will miss her more than words can say. In her later years Gerry Maria lived at Wentworth Lodge in Dundas. We are deeply grateful to those members of staff who took the time to get to know her, winning her heart and lightening ours with their generosity and affection. We would also like to thank Linda McSevney who has been a wonderful friend to all of us. Love is indeed patient and kind, and it is never forgotten. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 13 from 7-9 p.m. with Trisagion Service scheduled for 7 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. The funeral will be held on Friday October 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 22 Head Street, Hamilton with interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the 
May 25, 1933 – October 11, 2016