It is with heavy hearts the family of Edward Young share his passing on May 2nd, 2023.
Ed was born in Belfast Northern Ireland where he met and married the love of his life Betty Young (nee Wilton). Ed & Betty and their 4 daughters made Dundas home after immigrating to Canada in 1962.
Ed retired from Dofasco after 25 years. He then enjoyed a second career as a Pottery Technician with the DVSA.
Ed will be lovingly missed by his wife Betty, his daughters; Lorraine Gassner, Angela Young, Liz Young (Tony Naghten), Edlyn Young (Dave Gubekjian).
His grandsons; Edward Gassner (Delia Couto), Eric Gassner (Meghan Rosseel), Nigel Gubekjian, and his favourite granddaughter Ruby Gubekjian. His sister Ruth Mushing (the late Bill Mushing), his brother William Young (Carol), and all of our extended family here and in Ireland. Special thanks to Peter Gassner for his love and devotion.
Ed made lasting friends and memories everywhere he went. We know that they all join us in our grief and we thank them for words of tribute and support.
We would like to give much thanks and appreciation to the dedicated team at SV2 Goldblatt Shalom Village Hamilton. We will never forget your care and compassion.
Family and friends are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, on Friday, May 5 from 4-7p.m. for a visitation. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 6 at 1p.m. in the chapel.
Dr. Graeme MacQueen died at home in Dundas from cancer on April 25, in the loving presence of his wife and daughter, Sharon and Jessica. He leaves behind his brother Ken and sisters Meg and Lorna. After graduating with a Ph.D. from Harvard, he joined the Dept. of Religious Studies at McMaster, where he taught Asian religion to thousands of students, being honoured for excellence in teaching by the McMaster Student Union. He established the Centre for Peace Studies, and was involved in peace-building activities in different war zones. After retirement, he dedicated his research to a critique of the foundations of the War on Terror. Graeme had friends all over the world, and was appreciated for his creativity, courage, and dedication to peace and justice. The family will hold a private memorial in celebration of his life.
Eleanor Carol Boyle, 82, passed away at Fairfield Park Retirement Residence on April 27th, 2023 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease
Eleanor was born on February 6th, 1941 to Thomas Lawson and Pauline Lawson (Harrison). She was raised in Dundas along side her brothers David Lawson, Brent Lawson and her step sister Eleanor.
She remained in Dundas for the majority of her life, raising her son Scott McIntyre and daughter Lisa Boulton (McIntyre), working and retiring from McMaster University financial services and meeting Bert Boyle who she spent some of the happiest years of her life with.
Eleanor was someone who would always put others ahead of herself. During times of crisis, those in need could always rely on her. Family was always a priority to her and her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will miss her deeply.
Services will be held at Grove Cemetery in Dundas, May 2nd at 2pm. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Parkinson Canada
Parliament, Mary Helen (nee Gibson) – Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on Thursday, April 27th, 2023, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of Roger and loving mother to Doug (Debby) and Bob. Grandmother to Mark, Mike, Thad, Adam and Alana and great grandmother to Tyson, Rylee, Kamryn, Tanner and Kenzie. Predeceased by her 3 brothers; Jack, Gord and Bruce. Mary was a longtime member of St. Mark’s United Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, Edgemount Chapter, and the Probus Club of Dundas, Friends will be received by the family on Monday evening from 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. The Funeral for Mary will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lyndale Drive, Dundas. Interment Grove Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2023 in his 67th year. A native of Prince Edward Island, pre-deceased by parents Basil and Lillian (Morrissey), and loving brother to Walter (Marilyn), Pauline (Barry), Patsy (Ivan), James (Angela), the late Arlene (Nial), and Giselle (Fenton). Caring uncle of Mark (Stacy), Colin (Laura), Adam, Matthew (Chelsea), Mary-Ellen (Scott), Patrick (Stephanie), Michael, Tracey, Lindsay (Jordan), Garrett (Lindsey), Justin (Erin), Brett (Allison), Abilene (Steven) and Marshall (Judy). Will be sadly missed by his many great-nieces and nephews; Adeline, Lillian, Sophia, Thomas, Lucy, Molly, Kian, Samuel, Jack, Connell, Natalie, Liam, North and Ariat. Gerard had a deep love for horses, golf, and family and was a loyal friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to St. Augustine’s Church, Dundas or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. As per Gerard’s wishes, a private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in PEI; no formal visitation or service.
Carla Lorayne Smith (nee Nordoff) passed away peacefully on April 7 at St. Joseph’s Villa after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 77.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Gary of 53 years. She will be dearly missed by her children Doreen (Daryl), Christine (Steve), Cheryl and her grandchildren Jordan, Emma, Scott, Julia and Brooke. Carla was predeceased by her parents Carl and Helen, and her siblings, Raymond, Donny, Kenneth, Bob, Shirley and Faye. She will be missed by her brother Paul.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home 53 Main St., Dundas.
Our deepest thanks goes out to the staff at the Villa for their care and support provided to Carla.
