Peacefully at the Hamilton General Hospital on Sunday, October 16th, Lynda Dean (nee McKee) passed away at the age of 75. Loving wife to Gordon for 56 years, loving mother of Rod (Kathi), grandmother to Sam and Dan. Dear sister to Sherry O’Keefe and Sandra Smith (Doug), sister-in-law Peg Ferguson (Paul), brother-in-law Jim Dean (Andrea), and numerous nephews and nieces. We would like to thank the ICU unit at the General Hospital for a tremendous job. A Celebration of Lynda’s Life will take place at the Airforce Club (Dundas), on Saturday, Nov 5th from 2-5pm. If you would like to make any donations, please make them to any charity of your choice.
Skubisz, Richard Ernest – It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Richard Skubisz, who passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2022 at Welland Hospital after a brief illness. Beloved son to parents Catharina and Stanislaw Skubisz, Richard spent his childhood in Hamilton before moving to the Niagara Region at 16. Richard spent the last 43 years living in Port Colborne, leaving behind a large group of friends, family, and devoted support staff through Community Living. Richard will always be remembered as a man who lived life to the fullest, who was well-cultured and enjoyed the finer things in life. He never missed an opportunity to have fun, or show affection to the people in his life. He will be deeply missed. Arrangements have been made with Turner Family Funeral Home in Dundas for October 25th, 2022. Visitation will begin at 1pm, followed by funeral service at 2pm and burial at White Chapel Memorial Gardens at 3pm
Peacefully with family at his side at Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington on October 11, 2022. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife Kate (’99) and his parents Bill (’87) and Sheila (’06). Jim will be deeply missed by his sons William and David to whom he was a loving and devoted father. Lovingly remembered by his brothers David Royce (Laurie) of Kamloops, BC and Alan Royce (Charlene) of London, ON as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many other family members and friends. Jim was a graduate of McMaster University in chemistry and went on to obtain his teaching certificate. He briefly taught high school science/chemistry before embarking on a 30+ year career with PPG in their automotive coatings division. When the PPG plant closed in 2009 Jim returned to teaching high school chemistry for several years before retiring. In his retirement Jim spent several years playing in the Ancaster Vets Slow Pitch Baseball League. In 2020 Jim and the boys moved from their Ancaster home to Kamloops to be close to Dave and his family before returning this past July to a lakefront condo in Burlington. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday October 20th from 7-9 PM at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A service for Jim will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM at the Lowville United Church, 5800 Guelph Line, Burlington. Interment will be in the Lowville United Cemetery. In kindness, donations to Diabetes Canada, the Canadian Lung Association or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Please share a memory or send a message of condolence for Jim’s family at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca
Frank Bruce – Suddenly at home on October 16, 2022 at the age of 70. Predeceased by his wife Eleanor, his father George, his mother Hilma, and his in-laws Ruth and Doug Guild. He will be greatly missed by his children Paul Frank (Cheryl) and Catherine Walker (Mike), his siblings Peter Frank (Jadzia) and Cindy Caldwell (Paul), as well as Paul Guild (Inta) and Nancy Bendall (Ian) and numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce had a long career as University Secretariat at McMaster University prior to his retirement in 2012. Born in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Bruce came to Hamilton in the early 1970s to pursue his PhD in history at McMaster. He met Eleanor and they raised their family in Dundas, always sure to return to Wolfville every year to spend 2 weeks at the beach. Friends will be received by the family on Friday evening from 7-9 at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Funeral Service will be held Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Link for Livestream of Funeral Service for those who cannot attend.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Leonard Dryden in his 91st year. Beloved husband to Gayle Sharon Dryden for over 63 years. Father to John M. Dryden (Christine) and predeceased by daughter Adrienne and son Brent. Although he will be greatly missed, we will cherish our many memories of him. We take comfort in knowing that he is finally at peace in heaven with those who have gone before him. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held on Friday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. until the time of John’s Service at 11:00 a.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. If you so wish, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
It saddens us greatly to report the death of Marion on Wednesday, August 17; her passing was as she had lived, courageous, gentle and quiet. She was born and raised in Galt and just last week said, “I started working at the knitting mill as soon as I graduated school – we all wanted to do our part for the War Effort.” She moved to Hamilton in the early 1950’s and after raising her family, returned to the work force, eventually becoming the head buyer for the Duthler’s Textiles fabric chain. It was at Duthler’s that she met and eventually married Mr. Don Paris (deceased).
They spent winters in Florida and eventually moved in to a private apartment area in the home of her daughter (Diane) and son-in-law (Ken). She loved waking up in the morning to the rural view, and to watching Diane tend to the: chickens, donkeys, goats, llamas and alpacas. Marion was extremely skilled with her hands; she stayed true to her roots by sewing, crocheting, knitting which were just some of her talents. She stayed independent almost to the end and was creative in solving her own problems – not wanting to “bother” anyone. Over the years our friends became her friends as they encountered her sweet, giving nature. With her passing we all realize that we are a little bit better for having known her. We are all grieving, but birds sing after a storm and eventually we shall too. Marion was the oldest daughter to Thomas and Alice Woods, sister to Ethel (predeceased) and Coleen. She leaves behind her: daughter Diane, and son-in-law Ken (Griffin), sister Colleen (Riddell), and nieces Lisa Cox and Lorilee Riddell-Carpenter.
Special thank you to staff of the 7th floor Stroke Recovery Unit of the Hamilton General Hospital; the care and compassion shown Marion and the family could not have been better.
Heartfelt thanks must be given to: Jennifer Kruis, Krysta Rostron, Christine Green, and Cathy Chow who consistently attended to Marion’s needs when restrictions were lifted.
A Celebration of Marion’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 15th. Please note the Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A time of fellowship will follow at the Griffin Home. In lieu of donations, please do one random act of kindness in Marion’s memory.
