John Stevenson passed away on Saturday, April 5th at age 88. For well over 50 years the fortunate husband of Ann. Brother to Judy and Jane and Father of four remarkable children – son, Ashley and daughters, Nicola, Julia and Philippa. As well as ‘Taid’ to grandchildren – Dana, Cameron, Dylan, Cayley, Nathan, Grady, Avery and Addison. A longtime educator with the Wentworth County Board of Education (Teacher, Principal, Superintendent) he was also a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Dundas (Paul Harris Fellow as well as Past-President).
John will be fondly remembered for his sharp wit and inquisitive nature, his passion for travel, chocolate, and his cherished family. He fought a long and hard battle to extend his time with loved ones for as long as he could.
We would also like to thank all of John’s caregivers, especially Veronica (Vee), Kanmi, and Tanya who treated John like their own father. We are eternally grateful.
A Celebration of Life will take place at the Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club on Saturday, April 12th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with speeches and readings (speakers and stories welcome!). For those that can’t attend the celebration there will also be a Visitation at the Turner Family Funeral Home (53 Main St. Dundas) on Friday, April 11th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The family of Merton Alvin Hambly is saddened, but with a measure of relief, to announce that “Mert” died peacefully in his 92nd year, a week after suffering a debilitating stroke.
Merton was born July 4th, 1933 in Wiarton, Ontario to Alvin and Marie Hambly. His parents moved to Dundas when he was a young boy where he attended school and played goalie for hockey and lacrosse teams.
Mert met the love of his life, Evelyn, on a blind date in Grimsby. Love blossomed as they sped off in his Morris Minor toward what turned out to be a 73 year long journey.
Mert joined his father at Hambly Construction, building custom family homes and buildings in the Dundas area. He then followed his dream and started his own fibreglass manufacturing business creating unique motor homes and various truck parts. He was a creative wood craftsman constructing grandmother clocks, furniture, and artistic pieces for special people in his life.
Mert was always willing to help and if he saw something needed doing, he got it done. He filled many roles at St. Paul’s United Church, was a charter member and multi-year president of the Greensville Optimist Club, and established the Dundas Modular Railway Club. He found time to host Hobbyfest, the church Breakfast Club, and Robbie Burns night among his many, many other activities. In recent years, Mert looked forward to his weekly coffee chats with his Optimist and Train Club friends. He was a Formula One car racing enthusiast. There wasn’t much he didn’t know about it, from building the cars to racing strategy.
Merton is survived by his wife, Evelyn, children Cindy (Bill) and Craig (Jennifer), grandchildren Victoria (Stephen), Spencer, Derek (Haley), Kent (Emma), and Riley (Kenna), great-grandchildren Henry and Charlotte. He is pre-deceased by his sister, Dorothy Marie Allan (Robert).
Mert’s family wish to express their sincere appreciation to the caring and empathetic health care teams at Hamilton General and St. Peter’s Palliative Care Hospitals.
A funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church in Dundas on Friday, April 11th, at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the church parlour.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity close to your heart.
Peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Monday, March 31, 2025 in his 102nd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Gibson). Loving father to Doug (Debby) and Bob. Grandfather to Mark (Alex), Mike (Carrie), Thad (Melissa), Adam and Alana. Great-Grandfather to Tyson, Rylee, Kamryn, Tanner and Kenzie. Predeceased by his 2 brothers; Wally and Ralph. Roger had a 40 year career with Bell Canada, mostly as a Quality Control Inspector. He was initiated as a Mason in 1958 at Meridian Lodge, Joined the Hamilton Sovereign Chapter of Rose Croix (1965), Installed as a Worshipful Master of Meridian Lodge (1969), Installed as District Deputy Grand Master – Hamilton District C in 1977, Past Thrice Puissant Grand Master of Murton Lodge of Perfection (1984-85), Received his 33rd Degree at Supreme Council in Windsor (1987), Grand Secretary Emeritus – Moore Sovereign Consistory (Scottish Rite), Member of the Royal Order of Scotland. Roger was a member of the Hamilton Shrine Club. He was longtime member of St. Mark’s United Church, was a Charter member of the Dundas Probus Club. Friends will be received by the family at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 2-4pm. A Masonic Service will be held at 4pm. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:30am. at St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lynndale Drive, Dundas. Interment at Grove Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
On March 29, 2025 we lost one from “the greatest generation.” Don Walker passed away peacefully at Highgate Residence in Ancaster. He is survived by children David (Jag), Robert (Deborah), and Cynthia (Craig); and grandchildren Simon (Kirsten), Alexander, Angela (Derek), Ian (Sarah), William, and Emma. Don is joining his beloved wife Georgina (deceased 2024) and brothers and sisters-in-law Alexander and Morrison, and William and Joyce.
During WWII, Don followed his older brothers into the Canadian Armed Forces when he was old enough. After the war, Don met Gina, the love of his life, on a blind date. He spent many years working for British-American Petroleum, later Gulf Oil, as a sales representative. After retirement, he and Gina traveled to Europe, the U.K., and Barbados. Don liked to tell jokes (“shaggy dogs”) and said he carried around a lot of useless information he didn’t get paid for. He always had an apt quote from the Bible, Shakespeare, or The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Dad was our head cheerleader, and loved hearing about the “goings-on” of his children and grandchildren.
Many thanks to the amazing staff of Highgate, particularly the “A-Team” Mariola and Joanna for their exemplary care of Don for the past 4 years.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the peaceful, gentle passing of our mother Joan Alkerton on Wednesday, March 19, in her 83rd year at St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas, surrounded by the love of her family until she took her last breath.
Mom is now free from her battle with Alzheimer’s disease and she is reunited with her love, our Dad, Mike Alkerton who left us 6 months ago. She leaves behind her children Barb (Martin), Lisa (Terry), grandchildren Rebecca (Richard), Chris (Matt), siblings Barb, Susan, Janice (Michael), Jim (Rhonda), and many extended family and friends.
People will remember Joan from her years of service at Toronto Dominion Bank in Fonthill and then TD Canada Trust Bank in Dundas. Following mom’s retirement from the bank, she spent 20 years volunteering her time at St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas, working with the people that later cared for her as a resident over the past 19 months while living in Birch Trail.
Joan gave beautiful handmade gifts to so many family & friends from the love she poured into quilting and sewing for years. Mom was a member of the Ancaster quilt guild. We are gratefully hugged in bed every night wrapped in the quilts she made us with love. When mom wasn’t quilting or sewing she was reading novels, baking, or doing preserves with Mike. In their earlier years Joan and Mike were travelling to their favourite destinations having adventures that made unforgettable memories.
Our mother was a beautiful pianist since she was a young girl where she took piano lessons to grade 10 and she quietly played for many years. For a short period of time she didn’t have a piano until Mike surprised her with one, she was delighted!
Mom received the most compassionate loving care from the staff in Birch Trail. We are forever grateful for her nurses Devi & Diane, PSW’s & other associates Shirley, Mike, Elaine, Ida, Amanda, Noreen, Bridgette, Liam, Sabrina, Molly, Daniella and others since she moved there in August 2023. The people at Birch Trail are like family to us and we can’t thank them enough for the care our mom received.
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Villa in her 92nd year. Beloved mother of Matthew (Alexandra), Daniel and Anthony (predeceased). Loving Nonna to Anthony. Caring sister to Phil (predeceased), Tony (predeceased), Reno (predeceased), Lena (Ted – predeceased) and Joe. She will be sadly missed by the Ferretti family, her friends at DVSA, and all those who knew her. Friends and Family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, on Thursday, April 3, from 2-4 & 7-9 for a visitation. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at St. Augustine’s Church, 58 Sydenham Rd, Dundas, at 11:00am. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
