Reynolds, Orval Roy

reynolds_orv 001Oct 5 1927 – July 2 2013 – It is with saddened hearts we inform you of the passing of Orv on Tuesday, July 2nd 2013 at the Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton in his 86th year.  Loving husband and best friend of 63 years to Eileen, devoted father to Nancy (Mike) Brown of Simcoe, Paul (Julie) Reynolds of St. Catharines and their children, Kyle and Christopher, brother to Shirley Carscadden, of Sault Ste. Marie.  Predeceased by his infant daughter Rebecca Jane (1958).  Orv began his teaching career in 1948 and retired from the Hamilton Board of Education as a Principal in 1984.  For 23 years Orv was a member of the Choir at Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton St., West, Hamilton, where a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 13th 2013 at 11a.m. Cremation has taken place.  In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice, in his memory would be appreciated.

Braat, Cora Elizabeth (Ma)

Peacefully at the Meadows on July, 1 2013 in her 94th year, wife of the late Bill Braat.  Loved by her children; Herma Rossin (Cliff), Robert deRuiter (Elaine), Louis deRuiter (June), Jane Braat and Peggy Gaudet. Loving grandmother to Shane, Clarence (deceased) Lenora, Lance, Luke, Christie, Buffy, Cassandra  and Nicholas.  Survived by many great grandchildren, sister Ina Maarleveld and brother Pieter Timmerman in Holland.  Private funeral arrangements.  Thanks to the wonderful staff at the Meadows in Ancaster.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy to the S.P.C.A or a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

Kush, Stephanie (nee Sekuta)

It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Stephanie on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in her 96th year, with family by her side.  Beloved wife of the late Frank Kush.  She will be missed by sister Tillie Bent (Guy) of Brantford. Special aunt to Laraine Belbeck (Tom) of Dundas, Carol Daley (Rick) of Hamilton and their families.  Sister-in-law of Stella Greer of Burlington.  Brother-in-law Carl Maloney of Brantford.  Predeceased by her sisters, brother and brothers in law, Allie Kempa (Frank), Josephine Blank (Zig), Stella Olender, Freda Maloney, Laura Krukowski (Henry), and Richard and Edith Sekuta.  Stephanie will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews in the Brantford and Hamilton area.  Family and friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, July 3rd from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas.  A Mass will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas, on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at10 a.m.  An interment will take place the following day at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Brantford at 10 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

McKeown, Gary

It is with great sadness we report that Gary McKeown of Montreal, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon in Hamilton, Ontario after a long, well-fought battle with kidney and heart disease. He is survived by his wife Lois and 4 children Mark (Heather), William, Alex, Dianne (Joey), and precious grandson, Archer.  He made friends with all and went out of his way for everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by all. Our love is with him always.  Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4pm & 6-8pm at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where Gary’s Service will take place on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.  Cremation to follow.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Belec, Gerald Joseph “Gerry”

Gerry BelecPeacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Sunday, June 23, 2013, 77th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Binkley) and loving father of Christopher. Gerry will be sadly missed by his 8 brothers and sisters, and his many friends at the RCL Br#36 Dundas, Where he was a forty year member, and the Poppy Fund Chairman for over 15 years. As per Gerry’s wishes, there will be no service and cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Br#36 Poppy Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Hebert, Annette Marie

amh (1) coverPeacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on Saturday, June 22, 2013 in her 93rd year. Dear mother of Vivianne (Gilles) and Rachelle (Bill-deceased); Grandma to Dwight (Nora), Rene,  Nadene (Steve) and Katherine (Chris); Great Grandma (aka GG) to Connor, James, Alexa, Brianne, Kendra, Tomas and Brennan. Aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Annette will be reunited with her brothers and sisters, son-in-law Bill and Great Grand-Daughter Kendl. Thanks to everyone who took part in her care; in the hospital, at First Place, the special PSW’s from Above and Beyond and those from her last resting place–HOME–St. Joseph’s Villa. With her wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 1-3 p.m. for visitation at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas. Refreshments and light foods to follow at the Cattel Centre, next to the funeral home from 3-5 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations to your favourite charity would be appreciated by the family.