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).
Barbara left this world on Saturday, February 4th at the age of 92 in the loving hands of the staff at Margaret’s Place Hospice as the result of kidney failure. Leaving behind decades of memories for all who knew her, Barbara was a shining light of kindness, decorum to a fault and elegance. Born in Bognor Regis, Sussex, England the youngest of five girls, Mum spent her early years working for her father’s many different businesses. Once married to Robert (Bob), Mum and Dad immigrated to Canada and never looked back. Their mutual love of dancing had them keep a social calendar busier than their teenage children’s! Her return to work life consisted of a job at Eaton’s and eventually working as a physiotherapy aide. Known for her many talents, Barbara took joy from and excelled at cooking the most elaborate and delicious dinners, baking the most wonderful desserts, sewing the best fitting and beautiful clothing, and visual arts and crafts too various to mention. Mum was known for giving anything a try and then doing it exceptionally well. An animal lover, Mum never met a dog or cat she didn’t like. Her years after Bob passed were restructured with volunteering for the sewing committee at Westfield Heritage Village where she recreated period costumes from 1755 through to 1925. She was the organizer of period costume fashion shows in which she participated for years. Missing her every day will be her children William Bates (Janice) and Diane Dodds, her four grandkids Amanda (Andrew), Colin, Nicola and Lauren, her loving niece Jill Kleinsteuber (Maurice) and nephew Michael Beavis. Known to many, she will be missed by all. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, February 12th from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Barbara’s Service at 1:00 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. In accordance with Mum’s wishes, cremation has already taken place. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Westfield Heritage Village, Margaret’s Place Hospice or a charity close to your heart.
Passed away in Hamilton on January 29, 2023 in his 73rd year. Loving father to Robert Amos (Melanie) and Genevieve Gauvreau; caring grandfather to Cameron, Marisa, Luc, Elodie and Rowan and dearly remembered by Stacey. Al was known for his calmness, love of the outdoors, and ability to always find a back road. After a career of working heavy construction and building some of Ontario’s most notable buildings, he retired up north by the lake for his final decades. Al was a long-time coach of girls’ softball, and rarely missed a game of his offspring’s junior hockey. Al would always find the furthest parking spot at any destination, just to enjoy the walk and ensure a little more peace. We’re sure there’s a far spot waiting for you on your next adventure. Cremation has taken place, donations can be made, in memory, to Labrador Retriever Adoption Services.
