It is with great sadness that the family of Thelma Josephine Hesselink , (nee Burnstien) announce her passing on Saturday July 22, 2023 at the age of 95.
Beloved wife of the late Gerrard Hesselink, mother to John (Karen) and Marie (Jeff). Grandmother to Daniel (Lisa), Christopher (Spencer) and Alex (Janine). Great grandmother of Ashton, Violet, Grayson and Carter. She is also remembered by many nieces and nephews here in Canada, United States and The Netherlands. She will also be missed by her dear friend Linda Gratzfeld.
We would like to thank the many nurses and PSW’s at Margaret’s Place in Dundas, Ontario, who provided great care and attention in a dignified manner.
Funeral services have been entrusted to Turner Family Funeral Home at 53 Main Street in Dundas, Ontario. Please join the family on Thursday July 27th at 1PM for the visitation period and a memorial service to begin at 2PM. This will be followed by a reception at 2:30PM.
Your kindness and humour will remain in our hearts forever. Jeff died peacefully at home, July 10, 2023 in his 63rd year. Cherished by his Mom Patricia and Father Bob (deceased). Loving brother of Robert (Nalini), Michael and Kathryn. Uncle Jeff will be missed by his nephews and nieces: Asha, Michael, Shaina, Carly and Beyaz. Jeff will be remembered as a talented athlete, drummer, music lover, a force of boundless energy and bright personality. At his home on Bold Street, he was described as a positive life force who will be greatly missed by his fellow residents and the two ‘Kims.’ Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, July 18th at 2 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, ON followed by a celebration of Jeff’s life at 3 p.m. A graveside service will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the White Chapel Cemetery, 1875, Main St. West, Hamilton, ON. on the same day. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hamilton Vincent De Paul are appreciated by the family.
PERETIN, Fabian Steve, May 21st, 1972 – July 3rd, 2023 With broken hearts and profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our deeply loved son, brother, father, and grandfather Fabian at the age of 51. Born and raised in Hamilton, Fabian was the most loved and cherished son of Fabian Sr. and the late Nina Thompson. Father to Kaitlyn Marriage and Jayden Peretin, whom he deeply loved, brother to Kathy (Kelly) Fleck, Carol Jurcich, Liana (Wally) London, grandfather to Devin, Dax, and Dayne and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Fabian was a kind and gentle soul who had the biggest heart and an even bigger smile. In his younger and more happier days, Fabian was full of adventure, laughter and joy. He loved the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. He befriended everyone with a welcoming heart and outgoing personality. He was well liked by everyone and was truly one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. He was caring and sensitive and would do anything for you. Those who knew him felt his kindness and generosity. Fabian took pride in his educational successes and artistic skills. He became a knowledgeable skilled mechanic by trade, and never hesitated to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His passion for drawing shined bright in his many artistic creations. He found love and married his sweetheart Sandra Carranza on Valentine’s Day. He was a romantic at heart. He deeply loved and was loved. Heartbreakingly, Fabian also suffered from lifetime struggle with addiction, which he fought so desperately to try to overcome. But the heavy burdens, guilt, and shame he carried deep within his heart, and the immense grief he felt took its toll. Fabian lost his battle surrounded by friends. Fabian’s belief and refuge he found in the Lord will carry him home to light and love for all eternity, where he will finally be free and find peace. He will be forever remembered, loved, and missed for the man that he was and he goodness he carried deep within. Visitation will be held on Thursday July 13th, 2023, from 5 – 9 pm at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St Dundas. Funeral Mass will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 50 Brucedale Ave. E Hamilton on Friday July 14th, 2023, at 1:30 pm. Interment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 254 Garner Rd W. For those who wish donations in Fabian’s memory can be made to your local Food Bank or Mission Services.
Born February 10th, 1951 in Fort Meade, Maryland to an army family, Karen lived throughout the United States and in Turkey into her high school years. She completed high school in the U.S., and went on to obtain a B.A. at the University of Massachusetts. Then she was off to Newfoundland for her M.A. at Memorial University, culminating in a PH.D. in Anthropology from McMaster University. Soon after arriving at Mac she met John (Meneok) who became her husband of 44 years, 8 months and 22 days when, sadly, she left us. Karen enjoyed many hobbies, including but not limited to singing in the Canadian Martyrs Church choir, and photographing nature or “objects of unusual size”. Karen, always the cultural anthropologist, enjoyed a varied career finishing as the Senior Ethics Officer at McMaster. Karen was a devout Catholic and she had a long history with Canadian Martyrs Church, where her funeral mass will be held Tuesday, July 11th at 11 am. Viewings will be held from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on the 10th at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas. She leaves behind her husband John, son Luke, sister Andrea, and a plethora of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. In celebration of Karen’s life, perform an act of random kindness, or give your family an extra long hug (whether they want it or not). A light has gone out of the world and it falls to us left behind to try to make up the loss.
Surrounded by family on June 22, 2023 at 76 years of age Monty passed peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton. Cherished husband, soul mate and best friend to Terry Lee (nee Gibson) for 51 years. Loving father of Brodie and Christina (Michael). Proud and loving Papa to Tobin, Cooper, Quinn, Reid, Wesley, Noelle, Amanda, and Jason. Dear brother and brother in-law of Beverley and Robert Martin, Judith and William Sexsmith, Laurie Hayman (Ron), Nick and Barbara Gibson, Douglas Risk (Jan), and Rodney Gibson (Jean). Fun-loving uncle to several nieces and nephews. At Monty’s request, a private family service has taken place. In memoriam donations to the Hamilton SPCA would be greatly appreciated. We would like to thank our family and friends for their many acts of kindness and support.
It is with love and sadness we announce the passing of William George Shewfelt on June 26, 2023 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of 61 years to Yvonne (nee Caswell), loving father to Terri (Neal), Debbie (Patrick), Jennifer (Michael), Kevin (Paula), and Chris (Stephanie). Devoted Grumpa, Grandpa, and Papa to Kazlyn (Sergey), Brendon, Jacey (Darius), Matthew, Joshua, Evan, Rebecca and Luke. Bill will be deeply missed by sister Marilyn (Rollo), brother Delbert (Marilyn), brother-in-law Larry (Julie) and many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by siblings Loretta and Dorothy.
Bill was a master journeyman jeweller and diamond setter for over 55 years. Bill’s passions were family, friends, and the Community of Copetown (Hub of the Universe), where he was a charter member of the Copetown Lions Club. Shewy twice served as President and recently received a Life Membership from Lion’s International. Bill was proud to be on the Lions building committee for the Copetown Community Centre which he managed for many years. Bill was an active member of the Copetown United Church. Bill also received a Canada 150 Nation Builder Award in 2017 for his volunteerism.
Shewy’s love of sports included playing fastball in the “Big Four” for Fraser’s Jewellers and coaching numerous youth fastball, baseball and hockey teams. A proud moment for Shewy was serving on the executive of the Brantford Mott’s Clamato’s in 1987 when they won the Allan Cup Senior A Hockey Championship.
Bill and Yvonne were often spotted watching their children and grandchildren in sporting events across Ontario, Canada and the USA.
“The Hub of the Universe” will miss Shewy – its most avid volunteer and unofficial mayor!
A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, July 16th, 2023 at the Copetown Community Centre at 2:00pm with a Service at 3:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Copetown Lions Club or Copetown United Church will be appreciated by the family.
