Peacefully, on Saturday, December 17, 2022, David Murray Hector, a fighter to the end, passed away at the age of 88. He leaves his loving wife Jolanta, son Geoffrey Hector (Siobhan) and daughter Julia Douglas (JD) and stepdaughter Joanna as well as his grandchildren Abbaigeal (Austen), Molly, Hannah, Carter, Ashley, and Olivia. David attended St. Andrew’s College and was a graduate of the University of Toronto in the Engineering Business program. Following graduation, initially David began his career with Avro Engines Canada and then transitioned into a career in accounting. He joined Clarkson Gordon and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation. His career started in the firm’s Toronto Office with a short stint in Vancouver after which he was invited into the partnership in the Hamilton office. He spent the rest of his career in Hamilton where he made his home and was an active member of the community including many years as an active Rotarian. He was a passionate skier, windsurfer and tennis player and did each for as long as he was able. Deep gratitude to Dr. Ghert and Dr. Shargall and the whole health care community for their efforts in taking care of David. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 22 from 12-1:30p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas. A Private Family service to be held following. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice, would be gratefully received.
The man with nine lives has taken his last breath just shy of his 76th birthday. Rick was known by many different names – Husband, father, Grandpa, Papa, son, brother, uncle, friend or Bone. Over the last few years, he has struggled with health issues, but he kept on fighting. He could come off as a scrooge, but he would also give you the shirt off his back. Rick was not one to travel, as his favourite spot was veranda beach on King Street. Rick was an employee of Serv-A-Station Ltd. for over 30 years. Rick was married to Susan (nee Hall) for 53 years. He will be sadly missed by his children Lori and Shawn Fraser, Mandy and Dwayne MacDonald and Richard Jr. His grandchildren Joshua, Jackson, Samantha, James and Lexi were the light of his life. He is now with his granddaughter Mikayla in heaven, as well as his parents Morris and Isabel and siblings Louise and Jack. Loving brother of Cindy and Mike de Nobriga, Rosemary and Andrew Gringhuis and brother-in-law Donald Hutchinson. His many nieces and nephews will cherish their memories of him. A celebration of Rick’s life will take place upstairs in the Royal Canadian Legion – 280 King St. W Dundas on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 1:30pm-4:00pm. Donations can be made in memory to Bereaved Families of Ontario-South Central Region or The Salvation Army-Dundas.
Passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in her 88th year. Born October 10th, 1935, one of twelve Sanche siblings from Ste. Anne, Manitoba. Beloved wife of Roderick for over 63 years. Loving mother to Carolyn (Roger) Press and Judy (Mark) Empey. Caring grandmother to Robin (Richard), Eric (Jessica), Brigitte, and Julia.
In 1957, she married the love of her life, Roderick Louis Lessard. In 1971, the family moved from Winnipeg to Dundas, Ontario. Family gatherings were a big part of her life – great times surrounded by wonderful food, conversation, reminiscing and dancing. We hope to keep these traditions going in honour of her.
She touched the lives of so many people with her generosity, compassion, and sense of humour. Denise was blessed with the gift of kindness. She was a very special person who opened her heart to everyone – always keeping in touch, offering a helping hand, and being the best friend anyone could ask for. She showed the real meaning of love – devoting her life to family, taking care of her children and her husband, Rod, selflessly until he passed. She was an angel on earth!
Some of Denise’s pastimes included going for walks along the Dundas Rail Trail, with a pocketful of treats for furry friends she met along the way. She enjoyed baking, known for her apple pie and assortment of squares and cookies. She was also an avid gardener – so proud of the beautifully landscaped backyard that she and Rod created. She was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League and participated in many of the group’s community events.
Her family grieves her loss, but take comfort given her strong faith that Denise and Rod are together again in peace. We all loved her so much and will miss her more than she will ever know. Her spirit will shine brightly within us all.
Special thanks to the Cardiac and Palliative teams at Juravinski and St. Joseph’s Hospitals for their outstanding care. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Passed away at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre in Brantford on Friday, December 9, 2022 in his 94th year. Predeceased by his loving wife Phyllis. Fred is dearly loved and will be missed by his children, David (Paulette), Cheryl (Paul Drake), Karen Arsenault, Kevin (Lois) and Susan Baker; his 12 grandchildren, his 8 great-grandchildren and his 2 great-great-grandchildren. Fred was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Adele and by his 11 siblings. Fred was a long-time employee of Dofasco. He was a member of the Lynden Legion, Branch #500, a member of the Lynden Lions Club and was a member, along with his wife, of the Southern Ontario Horseshoe Pitchers Association. He enjoyed retirement at the Norfolk Conservation Camp Grounds. Fred was an active DIY’er and a jack of all trades. He was a great dad and was lovingly known as Grandpa or Papa to his grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A private Service for Fred will be held with immediate family, followed by interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery. If you so wish, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Turn on the music Phyllis, it’s time to dance again.
Passed away peacefully at Wentworth Lodge on December 8, 2022 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Darce for over 58 years. Loving mother to Darlene (Jim) Pounder and Carolyn (Jim) Bayne. Proud Nana of Maddison (Taka), Tessa (Brock), Darcy, and Ewan. Survived by her sister Gayle (Ron) Ellis. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Predeceased by her parents Art and Ruby Harrison. A very special thanks to the staff at Wentworth Lodge – Maple Lane and Dr. Nash for their excellent care. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
The Hamilton/Dundas Community lost one of its best on Sunday: Anne Redish passed peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on Sunday, December 4, just shy of her 98th birthday.
Anne (Mum) and K (not ‘Ken’, not ‘Dad’, just ‘K’) came to Dundas in 1968 and Mum quickly established herself as a pillar of the community. A stalwart with the Dundas Little Theatre, two term Dundas Town Councillor, member of the Niagara Escarpment Commission and Chair of the Bay Area Restoration Council were just a few of Mum’s many contributions to her community. Mum was also very committed to environmental principles and served for more than 15 years in various volunteer roles with the Hamilton and Region Conservation Authority and was the recipient of the 2002 Hamilton Environmentalist of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.
Anne was born in London, England and met her much, much beloved Ken at the University of Bristol just after the war – he in Mathematics, her as one of only two women in her graduating Law class. They were married in 1950 and hitch-hiked to Rome for their honeymoon after which Mum returned to her practice of law as a Barrister and Solicitor at the Inn’s of Court in London’s Middle Temple. They moved around a fair bit while in England (almost all of her 7 children were born in different cities!) before settling in Dundas.
Anne is survived by her 7 loving children and partners – Antonia; Angela and Steve; Adair and Anne; Adrian and Mary; Amanda and Gerard; Adam and Gwen; Anna and Robert – and over 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom were very much loved.
The family would like to express its great thanks to Tina Del Cruz for her care, support and love for Mum; Tina truly became another daughter over the past few years.
The family would also like to thank the staff and physicians at Juravinski hospital for the excellent care they provided to Mum on several occasions over the past few years and to St. Elizabeth’s Village where she resided for the last few months.
Visitations will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, on Thursday, December 8 from 2pm – 4 pm and 7pm – 9pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Parish, 58 Sydenham St, Dundas on December 9 at 11:00a.m. followed by internment at St. Augustine’s Cemetery, East St. S. Dundas.
