Robar, Linda Ann

July 15, 1943 – May 22, 2014

Born July 15, 1943 and reunited with her beloved Joe on May 22, 2014.  Much loved mother of Joanne and Jamie, and very special aunt of Doug and Linda.  Linda has left many warm memories for her brother, Barry Green, Debbie and Dan Lear, T.J., Calla and Katrina Robar, Jason Robar, Dale Robar and Chris Green.  Linda will be remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins.  A friend to everyone she met, Linda especially treasured her friendship with Lorraine and Keith Armstrong and Barbara Blyde.  Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will follow at White Chapel Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.

Best, Dorothy Letitia (nee Elliott)

Best_Dorothy 001June 4, 1922 – May 17, 2014

Best, Dorothy Letitia (nee Elliott) –  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother Dorothy Letitia in her 92nd year, surrounded by her family at the Hamilton General Hospital.  Dorothy was a long time resident of Dundas and most recently at Amica of Dundas. She was predeceased by husband Cecil (2001).  Loving mother to Gregory (Virginia) and grandmother of Christie (Tyler), Marcy and Timothy and mother-in-law to Debra.  Dorothy had a great passion for baking, gardening, paper tole, bridge and eating sweets.  Special thanks to Mary from St. Elizabeth’s and many caring staff at Amica.  Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday evening from 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where Dorothy’s Service will take place on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.  Interment Grove Cemetery.  If you so wish, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Taylor, Maxwell Millard “Max”

Taylor_Maxwell_ovalAugust 28, 1928 – May 18, 2014

Taylor, Maxwell Millard “Max” – Peacefully at Shalom Village with family by his side, Max passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 in his 86th year.  He will be dearly loved and missed by his wife Pat of 62 years; son Robert (Judy); daughter Lisa Nicholson (Steve); grandchildren, Leah, Zachary and Kara; brother William (Ruth); sisters-in-law,  Audrey Lightfoot and Irene Hoe; many nieces and nephews and his friends and neighbours at St. Elizabeth’s Village.  Predeceased by his brother Laverne and his wife Ethel and sister June Gregeroff.  Max was a member of the Dufferin Masonic Lodge, loved sports and his many years of playing hockey and baseball in Dundas and Greensville.  Max enjoyed his time spent with the “Barn Owls” and ukulele group. Max retired from Ontario Hydro after 39 years of service as a Linesman.  Special thank you to the caring staff at Shalom Village for making Max’s short stay very peaceful.  Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday evening, May 27th from 6-9 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas.  Interment will take place on Wednesday, May 28th at Grove Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.  If you so wish, donations to the Juravinski Cancer Centre or the Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) would be appreciated by the Family.

Sanders, Rachel Bernice (nee Almas)

Sanders_Bernice 001January 29, 1922 – May 16, 2014

Sanders, Rachel Bernice (nee Almas) – With saddened hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother Bernice on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Hamilton General Hospital in her 93rd year.  Predeceased by her husband George (1997).  Dearly loved by her son Brad (Dominique) and daughter Kim Sanders-Gonzalez (Juan Gonzalez): grandchildren Chad Sanders (Alexandra Feswick), Danielle (Mike Dunlop), Justin Hayes, Dylan Hayes,and Chase Hayes; and many loving nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her sister Marie.  Bernice was a family oriented woman.  She loved to garden, enjoy her dogs, loved to smile and laugh and was very fond of keeping traditions like her Saturday shopping sprees and special occasion family gatherings at her home.  In her earlier years she enjoyed horseback riding with her husband and built a life in the family home that she and her husband built on Rock Chapel Road.  A special thank you for the wonderful care from the staff at Blackadar Retirement Home and to the staff at the Hamilton General Hospital.  Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas where Bernice’s Service will take place on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Hamilton Cemetery.  If you so wish, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Erkelens, Margaretha “Margaret” (nee den Hartog)

erkelens_ovalOctober 20, 1922 – May 5, 2014

Erkelens, Margaretha “Margaret” (nee den Hartog) – At her home in her 92nd year, Margaret passed peacefully away on May 5, 2014.  Predeceased by her husband Christiaan (1999).  She will be dearly loved and remembered by her children Peter (Kenna), Nick (Violet), Christina (Peter Worron) and John (Kim).  Survived by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters and their families, as well as many other relatives in Holland.  Margaret will be dearly remembered by her best friend Ruth and her loving dog Peppy.  Margaret was born in TerAar, Holland on October 20, 1922 and came to Canada in 1952.  Her love for life and her hobbies were her family.  Friends will be received by the family on Thursday afternoon and evening, May 8, 2014,  from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas.  Cremation will follow.  A private graveside interment will take place at a later date at Mt. Zion Cemetery.  If you so wish, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

 

Spencer, Leslie

spencer_crop August 24, 1923 – May 2, 2014

Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on May 2, 2014 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Betty (Buttery). Predeceased by his first wife Nora Garvey. Father of Peter, stepfather of Sharron Brown (Rick). Grandfather of Lesley Bellavia (Joe), Jason, Jaymie Batardeh (Rob) and Scott Brown (Elisa). Great grandfather of Curtis, Gabrielle, Lucas, Ben, Maddie and Max. Survived by sister in law Joan Prowse and brothers in law Bert Simpson and Harold Prowse. Predeceased by several brothers in law and sisters in law. Cremation has taken place. A service will take place at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 12 p.m. with visitation beginning one hour prior at 11 a.m. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Alzheimer Foundation would be appreciated.