In loving memory of our Mom and Gramma. Lois passed away peacefully on December 15th in her 80th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Hans. Loving and devoted mother to Laura (Gabby), Lisa (Martin), and Leigh (Natasha). Gramma will be greatly missed by Kaylee, David, Landon, Nevaeh, JJ and Ryder. Lois was a graduate of the 1966 Hamilton Civic Hospitals nursing program and worked as an RN, retiring from McMaster maternity ward. She enjoyed gardening and singing and was always willing to help answer any medical questions that family or friends asked, especially if it was about babies. Lois was an active member of DBC and enjoyed being the onsite nurse for their Vacation Bible School. Heartfelt thank you and appreciation to the hospice staff at Margaret’s Place. Donations in Lois’ memory can be made on her behalf to Margaret’s Place or the Hamilton SPCA. Cremation and private interment. A Celebration of Life is planned for February 2024. Pleasant dreams, love you.
Our family is saddened to announce the passing, after a brief illness, of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. She was a devoted mother to Michael (Cindy), Karen (Wendall), Leslie (Dave), Michelle (Steve), Tyrone (Jackie), Mark (Lisa) and David. Grandmother to fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She now joins her predeceased soulmate, Frank. She was born June 26, 1934, passing on December 14, 2023 in her 90th year. Affectionately known as Granny, she lived a very eventful life due to her large family. A no nonsense straight shooter, you definitely knew very quickly if you were in her good or bad books. She was a lover of all sports and an avid TV watcher; in her later years you were likely to find her guarding the living room couch. She was a resident of St. Joseph’s Villa for the past three years. Many thanks for the compassionate care of the St. Joseph’s ICU staff during this difficult time. Cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass for Helen will take place on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Donations in Helen’s memory to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
May you rest in eternal peace Granny, in the arms of our loving Father.
Our memories of you will last our lifetime. Please watch over us and keep a place for us until we see you again.
Just shy of his 94-year goal, Harry passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 7, 2023 in his 93rd year. He is predeceased by Joyce, his soulmate and wife of nearly seven decades, their four children and their spouses Paul, Dave (Phyllis), Scott (Nicki) and Joanne (Pete Kehoe), his grandchildren Graham (Paulina), Fraser (Rachael), Britney (Garrett), Emma (Tim), Trisha (Carlo), Nicole (Shane), Colin, Ben, Olivia, and Kellen, and ten great grandchildren. Harry was predeceased by his sisters Anne Thompson (Jack), and Doreen Falkiner (Ray). Special uncle, second dad and cherished friend to so many in the community.
Harry was an accomplished hockey player in his youth, winning the Intermediate A OMHA MVP award in 1951-52. He left his NHL dreams behind to obtain his Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship with John Bertram & Sons in Dundas. He then took over his father’s business, Beverly Fuels, delivering furnace oil all hours of the day to rural Flamborough residents for over 60 years. Harry continued to contribute to hockey – starting the Rockton Real McCoys with his friend Archie McCoy in the 1970s, raising funds for the building of the Beverly Arena and coaching countless kids in the community.
His volunteer work extended to years of service as a member and President of the Rockton Lions Club, and as a lifelong Mason. He took to the links in the summer, being a decades-long member of the Flamborough Hills Golf Club. His talent as a hobbyist woodworker lives on with cherished pieces in many of his family’s homes.
His family would like to thank staff at The Meadows in Ancaster for taking such great care of “Handsome Harry.”
We will honour Harry’s life on Saturday, January 6th from 1-4pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lynden. This will be an opportunity to raise a glass, share memories and celebrate a life well-lived.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Harry’s memory to the Rockton Lions Club or directly to the Rockton United Church.
It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of our kind and caring Veronica Mary Coomber on December 11, 2023. Veronica joins her Mother, Constance Dowds, Father, James Dowds, Brother, Paddy Dowds, Niece, Katherine Rose Dowds, Mother in Law, Winifred Coomber, Father in Law, George Coomber, and sister-in-law, Barbara Dugard in heaven.
Veronica was born in Brighton, England on October 20, 1945. She was a talented hairdresser, starting her career at the age of 15. She met the love of her life, Brian Coomber at age 17, they married, then emigrated to Canada in 1967.
Veronica loved to dance and donned the title of the dancing queen, she loved to fill every room she entered with light and energy. She was a kind, caring and wonderful person, who felt she needed to give everyone she saw a little wave. Veronica has fulfilled many roles as a wife, mother, sister, aunt, Grammy, godmother, sister-in-law, friend. She was a Christmas fanatic and loved to celebrate whenever she could. She was the most caring person and always thought about others’ happiness and would do whatever she could to make a difference in someone’s life.
Recently, Veronica and her husband Brian, have enjoyed an adventurous life, joining the snowbirds in Florida to avoid the notorious Canadian winter. It was here that Veronica was able to spread her love of life to many more new friends and acquaintances.
We welcome our close family and friends to join us in celebrating Veronica’s wonderful life on December 15, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Turner Family Funeral Home at 53 Main Street, Dundas, ON, L9H 2P7, We will also be hosting a virtual livestream of the service.
In lieu of flowers please donate in her name to a charity that resonates best with you.
Peacefully on December 7, 2023, at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by her brothers Ted and John. She will be lovingly missed by her children, Timothy MacLean and Kimberly McGurrin (Timothy); granddaughter Locksley MacLean; sister-in law Helen Evans, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mary was born in Stockton-on-Tees, completed her studies in nursing at Newcastle and midwifery at Oxford, and travelled the world with her young family as the bride of a Canadian army officer, before settling in Ontario. In Ontario, she first owned and later clerked in gift boutiques, remaining active and working into her 80’s. She was always busy with her family, church community, love of dogs, gardening and the horticultural society.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. James Anglican Church in Dundas, Ontario at 11:00 AM on Saturday December 16, 2023, with reception to follow at the church. To view the livestream, please click this link. Mary’s family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice for their care and compassion.
It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of John George Cornell, still sharp as a whip in his 91st year, Johnny passed away peacefully in his Dundas home on Monday, December 4 2023. We are comforted that he is reunited in heaven with; in his words, the greatest joy of his life, his beloved wife, Darlene, who left our earthly world just over a year ago. He will be greatly missed and leaves a lifetime of cherished memories as a wonderful brother, brother in law and to so many nieces and nephews, greats, and great greats , as the fun loving uncle. He was a dedicated employee of Ontario Hydro for over 40 years and did great charitable work as a proud member of the local Knights of Columbus, as well as committed to his church, St. Augustine’s in Dundas. Johnny’s interests and talents were vast. From travelling with Darlene and many family members to hunting trips and cards with the boys, leading Easter hikes with family, woodworking, and was always game for any mind puzzle to challenge himself. Friends and family are welcome to attend a celebration of life at Turner Family Funeral Home: 53 Main St., Dundas on Friday, December 8, 2023. service at 1 PM with a reception including light refreshments to follow in the Cattel Center next-door from 2:00 to 3:00. Family will receive guests after a private interment.
