Milton, Doreen Lillian (nee Whitnall)
August 16, 1926 – August 5, 2014
Milton, Doreen Lillian (nee Whitnall) – Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Loving wife to Walter for 66 years. Always remembered and loved by her son John. Special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph’s Villa for their care and support over the years. A Memorial Service will be held for Doreen at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1140 King St. W., Hamilton on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment was held at Bayview Cemetery. If you so wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Dr. Norman D. Lane – Dr. Norman Douglas Lane passed away peacefully in his sleep in Hamilton, ON, on August 6, 2014 at the age of 94. Norm was a renaissance man, a family man, and a devoted husband to the love of his life, Doris, over their 71 years of marriage. Parents Maude and Harry, brothers Les and Ken and sister Shirley predeceased Norm. He was the proud father of five sons – Douglas (Ann), Brian, Stephen (Brenda), Alan (Robin) and Christopher (Cristina); and nine grandchildren – Michael, Andrea, Carolyn, Dorian, Alyssa, Chloe, Hudson, Amanda and Ryan. Norm was born on Nov. 6, 1919 in Toronto. He earned his PhD in Mathematics from the University of Toronto and was a distinguished professor at McMaster University in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics from 1952 to 1987. Norm was also a world-class canoeist, competing in two Olympic games: London 1948 (Bronze Medalist in the C-1 10,000 M) and Helsinki 1952 (finished 5th). Throughout the 40’s and 50’s, he competed in Canadian and North American canoeing regatta’s, winning numerous championships. Norm was a lifetime member of the Balmy Beach Canoe Club and also an accomplished gymnast. Home away from home was the family cottage on Buck Lake, near Kingston, where since the mid 60’s, the family spent each summer. It became a labour of love as Norm spent many summers finishing the interior, landscaping, canoeing and clearing the shoreline. A Celebration of Norm’s Life will be held at Binkley United Church, 1570 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 1E8, on Monday, August 11, 2014. The visitation will take place at 10:00 AM with a service to follow at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Norman Douglas Lane Bursary Fund, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L8, Reg. Charity # 119035988RR0001.
Brooks, Donald “Don” – Passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Villa, beloved husband of Bev (nee Kane), in his 79th year. Dear father of Michele (Vince), Patrick (Annie), Leslie (Mark), Janice, and Jennifer (Terry). Don will be sadly missed by his “Hippy Farmers” (Grandkids); Meghan (Dustin), Derek (Sara), Jordan, Abigail, Matthew, Josh, DJ, Shannon, Patrick, Nolan, Samantha, his great granddaughter Addison, sister Darlene Cornell (John), and his brother Gord (Barb). Predeceased by his sister Audrey Gottfredsen and brother Russell Brooks. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Give Kathy a Hug! Friends will be received by the family on Monday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Don will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Cremation has taken place. The family wishes to thank the staff of Pinegrove at St. Joseph’s Villa for the love and care provided to Don and the family, and to the CCAC. Expressions of sympathy sent to support the RCL Branch # 36, 280 King Street West, Dundas would be appreciated by the family.
April 17, 1985 – August 3, 2014