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.
With deeply saddened hearts we say goodbye to Susan Jacqueline Read Neesam-Daly, who passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton on November 22, 2023, at the age of 51.
Susan is the beloved wife of Thomas Daly. Susan is the daughter of Malcolm and Betty Neesam (1935-2019), and the much-loved sister of Timothy (with Linda Weichel) and Mark.
Susan will be missed by all of us, including her immediate family of Marie, Peggy, Anthony and Eleanor, Yvonne, Leslie and Elise, and so many nieces and nephews who all loved Auntie Sue so much.
Born in Sarnia, Susan moved to Dundas with her parents. There she met Tom, the love of her life, and spent ten blissful wedded years with him. They lived with their dog Bailey in an apartment just two floors below Malcolm and Betty. Susan showed her deep care for her parents with daily calls and visits.
Susan was a lifelong learner. She studied travel and to be a medical receptionist, worked in a variety of jobs she truly enjoyed, and ever the entrepreneur, for Avon and Color Street Nails.
Susan’s interests and talents ran wide and deep, from fishing on early family holidays to bowling, singing in the church choir, and piano and vocal lessons. Most recently she spent most evenings studying a variety of correspondence courses at the Stratford Career Institute, and taking walks with Tom and Bailey.
Heartfelt thanks to her physician, Dr. Turner, for care and support for Susan, and immense gratitude to Dr. Ligori and the ICU team at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton for looking after her in her final days.
Friends and family are welcome to come to the visitation at the Turner Family Funeral Home at 53 Main Street, Dundas on Sunday, November 26, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Her funeral will be at St. Augustine’s Church, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas, on Monday, November 27, at 11 am, with a reception to follow.
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on November 17, 2023 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Winnie (nee Smith). Loving father to daughter Tammy (Sean Storr) and son Ronald Mercer. Survived by Sisters; Louise (Johnny Dunn) and Velma (Paul Mercier), Brothers; Peter Mercer and Dave Mercer. Will be sadly missed by Brothers-in-law Elwood Smith (predeceased), Onswald Smith (Pauline), Thomas Smith (Marie), Albert Smith (Janet) and Sisters-in-law Minnie Smith, Gail Ross (Don), Wanda Smith (Mark), Jeanette Power (James) as well as a circle of friends, nieces and nephews and Special nieces Ashley, Amber, great-niece Ariyah and great-nephew Adam who he treated with love as his own. Predeceased by parents Rev. Ronald T. Mercer and Mary Mercer and parents-in-law George and Emma Smith. Many thanks to the care from Wentworth Lodge and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas, ON, on Tuesday, November 21, from 4-7p.m. for a visitation. A Funeral Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 22, at 1p.m. Burial at Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, 92 Highway 8, Dundas, ON.
