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.
Passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2023 in his 80th year surrounded by family and loved ones. Beloved spouse of Lenore (nee Bower) for 56 years, and loving father to James (Suzanne) and Len (Kim). Cherished brother of Joyce Dunbrack (Fred) and Ross Watkins. Proud grandfather of Katie, Wyatt, Ryan, Jason, Quinnlyn and Chelsea. Jim was an employee of Dofasco for 25+ years and a longtime band member. He played the trumpet with Silver Swing, Dixieland Plus, The Dundas Concert Band and The George Arnone Big Band and this was his passion and joy.
Jim’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to the Cancer Assistance Program for all their support during this difficult time, and gratefully acknowledge Kristen Hallett and Fred and Joyce Dunbrack for their loving care and compassion. They would also like to thank all those who came to spend time with Jim and cared for him in his final days.
Family and friends are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas, on Sunday, November 19th from 12 to 2 and from 4 to 6 for a visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to the Cancer Assistance Program at cancerassist.ca or An Instrument for Every Child (AIFEC) at hamiltonmusiccollective.ca A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Marie Evans McHattie April 26, 1922 – November 11, 2023
Marie Evans McHattie (Main) formally of Dundas Ontario, passed away on November 11, 2023 in her 102nd year. Daughter of the late Cecil and Annie Main (nee Taylor). Wife to the late Edward (Ted) McHattie. Mother of Anne Leegstra and predeceased by daughter and son in law Margaret and Joseph Bourgeois. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Terra McConnell (Steve), Warren Leegstra, Krista Leegstra, Cheryllee Bourgeois (Nir Gepner) and Lucas Bourgeois. Great grandmother to Jesse, Eden, Mio, Ayah, Lacy and Lyla. Sister to Leone Fischer (Paul), Jon Main (Lynn), Kathryn Moffat (Keith predeceased). Predeceased by brothers Bill, Grant, Glenn and Wray Main.
Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life to be held on December 2 at 12:00 P.M., at The Cattel Centre, 45 Main St., Dundas.
Condolences through Turner Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
With sadness we announce the passing of Evelyn Beam at Victoria Gardens LTC in Hamilton on Friday November 3, 2023 in her 101st year. Predeceased by husband Alden (2009). Mother of Brian, Malcolm, Keith, Brent and Brenda. She will be missed by ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Cremation and interment at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1895 Main St. West, Hamilton on Monday November 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM.
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Friday, November 3, 2023, in his 77th year. Beloved partner of Karen. As per Rick’s request, there will be no service or visitation. Cremation has taken place. Donations in Rick’s memory to the Juravinksi Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
Suddenly at his home in Dundas on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Marjory (2013) and loving father to Paul (Cindy), the late John (2019) (Mina) and Melissa Dawson (Greg). Grandpa/Poppa to his 5 grandchildren: Noah, Rachel, Jack, Oliver and Miles. Sadly missed by his sister Nancy Smith (Michael). Doug was a serial entrepreneur, founder of Paddon Paper Supply, the Copetown General Store, Grey Goose Antiques and Willow Works; he was a Charter Member of the Copetown Lions Club, long time member of Copetown Woodchippers and volunteer with Dundas Real McCoy’s. When not working events with the Lions Club, Doug could be found at his favourite place, his cottage in Port Elgin, among family and friends. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held at the Copetown Community Centre on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 from 1-3pm, with a Service and Memories at 2pm, and a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hamilton General Hospital Foundation or Juravinski Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated.
