Born in New Brunswick on March 28th, 1936. Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, at the age of 86, on February 23rd, 2023. Predeceased by her husband Nazaire Roy, brother’s Frederick, Leo and Aldonce, sister’s Beatrice, Valida, Delina and Marcella. Survived by her brother Isador (Helen) and sister’s Elizabeth Ann Brideau (Jean Guy), Evangelina Frenette (Lucien) and sister Mary Ann Legacy. Loving children and spouses Marcella, Susan, Doris/Doe, Raymond and Roger. She leaves a legacy of 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, February 28th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1st at the Funeral Home. Donations in Theresa’s Memory would be appreciated to the St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation or the Dementia Society.
Please share a memory or send a message of condolence for Theresa’s family at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca
It is with great sadness that Donna Marie Campanelli (nee Nardella), our cherished wife, mother, nonna, sister, and friend, left this world into the arms of God on February 18, 2023, in Hamilton, Ontario. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband and the love of her life, Joseph. Donna Marie is lovingly remembered by her three children, Michael (Jari), Mary Ann (Greg), and Paul and her four adored grandchildren, Maya, Jude, Sophia and Leah. Daughter of the late Lorenzo and Gaetana, survived by her siblings, Madeleine, Larry, Linda, and Rosemary and the late Louise, John, Loretta, and Joe.
Being a mother and grandmother was her greatest joy in life. Her love of life could be caught in the sparkle in her eye when dancing with her grandchildren.
Donna Marie was born on June 6th, 1938. Graduating in 1961 as a registered nurse from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Hamilton. Donna Marie travelled and worked in south Texas before returning to Dundas to start a family and enjoy a 35+ year career.
Donna Marie had the remarkable ability to strike up an animated conversation with those she had just met and lifelong friends alike. You could always expect a captivating and kind conversation. She loved to travel, journeying to many corners of the earth, exploring exotic foods and cultures; before it was fashionable, she was always a trendsetter.
Her Catholic faith was ever-present in her life and gave her strength, hope and inspiration. Her faith and capacity to endure adversity with dignity and grace were unsurmountable. She belonged to many prayer groups and always enjoyed her time with friends in faith. She had a special devotion to St. Jude, the Divine Mercy, and Our Lady Undoer of Knots.
She will be celebrated and remembered for her gregarious spirit, kind, loving heart, and positivity in the face of adversity. Her smile could light up a room. She was a tour de force.
Friends will be received by the family on Monday, February 27th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28th at St. Augustine’s Church, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas, and celebration of her life to follow. Interment at St. Augustine’s Cemetery.
Age 86, passed away peacefully, February 14th, 2023 with family at her side. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, November 29, 1936, the fourth and last child to Violet and Clifford Doherty. Predeceased by her brothers Jim and Bob and sister Betty. Beloved wife of the late Ernie Preece of 56 years. Although they never had children of thier own, Joan and Ernie enjoyed spoiling many nieces and nephews, plus great nieces and nephews. Joan lived a full life as a wonderful daughter, wife, aunt, and friend. She worked for 23 years at Valley City Manufacturing in Dundas, Ontario, retiring at the age of 64. Along with her husband Ernie they started the Hamilton Studebaker Chapter and spent many hours at car shows. Joan was known for her entertaining stories which she loved to repeat often, her love of animals, great sense of humor, puzzles and trashy magazines. A rare combination of someone who had a love for life and a firm understanding of what was important. Joan will be fondly remembered by both family and friends. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, February 17th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where Joan’s Service will take place on Saturday, February 18th at 10:30 a.m. Private burial will take place. Donations to the Heart & Stoke Foundation or Humane Society are welcome.
McEachern, Dorothy May (nee Simpson)- Suddenly at her home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in her 95th year. To Dorothy, family was everything, she was the beloved wife of the late Al (1997), and loving mother to Dave (Cyndy) McEachern and Carol Carte (Chuck), and grandmother of Kyle McEachern, the late Adam Carte (2018) and Aaron Carte. Predeceased by her 4 brothers; Earl (2003), Bernard (1945), Harold (2014) and Ralph (1986). As per Dorothy’s wishes, cremation and a private family interment have taken place. Donations in Dorothy’s Memory would be appreciated to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Al, on February 11, 2023. Beloved husband and best friend of almost 59 years to the late Lois (nee Hannah, predeceased 2017). He was the much loved father to his four children; Ken Harper(Brenda), Cheryl Heslop (Joe, predeceased 2022), Doug Harper, and Janet McEachern(Darcy). He will also be very much missed by his 7 grandchildren who were the loves of his life and his biggest fans, Nicole Harper(Joel), Rachel Harper, Michelle Dueker(Brian), Jessie Heslop, Benjamin Harper, and Matthew and Jacob McEachern. He also leaves behind 7 great grandchildren. His support, love, and dedication to his family will leave a void but will forever be remembered and cherished by those who loved him. Friends and family are invited to the Turner Family Funeral home , 53 Main Street, Dundas on Thursday, February 16th with visitation from 12-1 and service at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimers Society, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program in recognition of his love of youth sports, or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Osamu Kurita on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 in Dundas, Ontario.
Forever 21, Peter was in his 93rd year and is survived by his big brother, Roy Shoichi, who once sewed their earnings from a summer job into Peter’s shirt and instructed him not to take off the shirt, even to bathe, until he got home. Or so the story goes, and it may have been the other way around depending on who is telling the tale; and it was Roy’s shirt.
Peter was a wise and generous Uncle to his nieces (Jeannine Hack, Sharon Lee, Debbie Sakaguchi, Patti Kurita and Janice Kurita) and nephews (Keith Sakaguchi, Bob Sakaguchi, Richard Nagai, Warren Oda and Kelvin Oda), grand nieces and nephews and great grand nieces and nephews, and was a loved grandfather to Danielle and Paul Nicholls, a great-grandfather and a great-great-grandfather.
Peter is predeceased by his spouse, Marian McCowan (1987), his parents, Matsuji (1974) and Hatsu (1976) Kurita, his sisters, Akiko Irene (1945), Yoshi Margaret (2008), Kathleen Aiko (1997), and Lily Fumiko (2000).
Peter was a teacher and Principal in the York Region District School Board and retired in 1985. He was a frequent flyer and visited 98 countries, including Antarctica. He created, celebrated and shared his memories of travel with everyone and anyone.
The family would like to extend its thanks to the staff of Amica Dundas Seniors Residence for their dedicated and generous service, and to the staff of the Juravinski Hospital – Ward 3E for their medical support and acumen. As per Peter’s wishes, cremation has already occurred.
Families and friends are welcome to share memories and stories at a Celebration of Life for Peter at the Turner Family Funeral Home (53 Main Street, DUNDAS) on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 (2:00 – 4:00 pm).
