“The Legend of Copetown” Charlie Binkley, wise and loving father, fiercely loyal friend, joyful and prank-loving brother, hard-working community member and neighbour, died peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022. He embraced life and valued passion, curiosity, and hard work. He welcomed everyone and would help anyone. His impact on the “Hub of the Universe” (a.k.a. Copetown) will live on forever. He was a salesman by profession, but his heart was in his hobby farm; many’s the day you could find Charlie dutifully tending to his pick-your-own blueberry patch, delivering wood to the community, and butchering deer and moose for the local hunters each year. Charlie was the beloved partner of the late Barb Bishop and previously married to the late, great Georgina Binkley. Together, they raised their only daughter, Colleen Martin (Garrett). He will be sadly missed by his nephew Greg Binkley, who was like a son to him; his brother and sisters Mike, Susan and Teresa; and many nieces and nephews, who he was very fond and proud of. Predeceased by brothers Tom and Pat. Charlie has been cremated and a private family service and interment of ashes will take place. We welcome friends, family, and the community to celebrate Charlie on November 5th, 2022, 4 p.m. and onward (Copetown Community Centre, 1950 Governors Road, Dundas, ON L9H 5E3). It will be an informal celebration with his friends and family sharing stories and memories of Charlie, while raising a glass. In lieu of flowers, Charlie would love donations to the Copetown Lions Club, as he dedicated most of his adult life to the Club’s great work. Contact them at 905-628-9089.
Our beloved mother and best friend Anne Lelievre (Novosel) passed away at Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home in her 96th year on Sept. 13, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Gerard (Gerry) Lelievre (2012). Predeceased by parents George (1992) and Barbara (1997) Novosel, and sister Mary Narbonne (2019). Loving Mother to Gerry (Bonny 1999) and friend Colleen, Ron, and Rob ( Gayle, her adopted daughter). She will be dearly missed by grandchildren Samantha, Lyn-Anne, Keith (Sarah) and great-grandson Callum, John-Michael (Valerie), Melanie (Scott) and Nathan. Lovingly remembered by nieces, Barbara Dwyer, Kathy Stradwick and Patricia King, and nephew Jim Narbonne. Special friend of Jacqueline Huget. Cremation has taken place. Interment at a later date. A special Thank You to the staff at Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home for their dedicated and loving care. Donations to the War Amps would be appreciated.
Passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at age 67. Survived by loving wife Debi, sons Jeff (Kate) and Cory, daughter Alexandra and granddaughter Kaitlyn. Predeceased by parents Fred and Winnie and brother Kevin. Survived by loving sister Deborah (Jim) Kekewich. Dennis (Packman) was a former Manager at Bell Canada/BTS who had a passion for fishing, golf, reading, the Green Bay Packers and Toronto Blue Jays. Special thanks to the ICU staff, especially Dr.’s Dionne, Rochwerg and Sharma for their care and compassion. Celebration of Life to take place at Dundas Valley Golf and Country Club, 10 Woodleys Lane, Dundas, on Sunday, November 6, from 1 – 3 p.m. Donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation or Diabetes Canada.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Craig James Simpson, beloved husband, father and grandfather. Craig passed away peacefully the morning of September 6th, 2022 in his 80th year, surrounded by his family. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife and best friend Kathie; daughter Karen (Kevin), son Bradley (Paula), daughter Alison (Jay), step-son Ray, step-daughter Leanne (Jeff) and Grandchildren Abigail, Jacob, Danielle, Laila, Paige, Sydney, Bryce, Andrea, Caitlin, Hayley. Craig was known for his love of hockey, golf, travel, and his witty conversations and passion for providing detailed answers and diagrams to explain things. He was also an avid collector of things. Craig attended the University of Toronto, where he achieved his P. Eng and PhD in Metallurgy. He went on to complete his Post-Doctorate at the Aachen Technical University in Germany. While in Germany Craig played professional hockey in the Netherlands Hockey League (the other NHL). Craig went on to have a very successful career in Nuclear Energy working for Ontario Hydro Research Division and later for Enbridge. A Celebration of Life for to honour and remember Craig will be held at a later date for family and close friends at one of Craig’s favourite places, the cottage in Hunstville. Craig’s family would like to thank the ICU staff at the Juravinski Hospital for their care and compassion.
It is with broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Gloria on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in her 94th year. At Hamilton General Hospital family were able to say our good-byes. Predeceased by her loving parents George and Irene Magnish. Beloved wife of Dick for over 74 years. Loving mother to Pauline (Terry-predeceased), Christine (Rick), Peter (predeceased), Mark (Christina) and Stephen. Adoring grandmother to Michael, Bradley, Lisa, Leslie, Vanessa, Jack, Wyatt, Breanna and much loved great-grandmother to Aden, Ripley, Tyler, Kyle, Payton, Carley, Reed and Nolan. Much loved sister to Gerry (Bernice), Harry (predeceased), Louise (predeceased). Gloria will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Her loving sister-in-law Adeline (Johnny) Rosmus and her buddy Tilson, from Tillsonburg, “THE CAT”. Special thank you to niece Leah, Dr. L. Zou, Nick and Lucy, PSW’s Maria and Betty, R.N. Mui, John and Karen MacIntyre, Allan and Betty McCulley, Cathy Miller, as well as Don and Paul Chappel. Bless you all. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Thursday, September 8th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. for visitation. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, September 9th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas. Donations can be made in memory to the Cancer Assistance Program, 555 Concession Street, Hamilton, L8V 1A8. To all of you who experienced a piece of Gloria’s life, know how she put all others before herself. She loved life, was enormously talented, adventurous and oh what a practical joker! Her artist works are treasured by friends and family. Predeceased by her lifelong best friend Adeline Edwards. Together again, the Heavens will never be the same. “You go girls”. “Oh boy”
Age 69 years, of Dundas, Ontario, went to be with Jesus on Friday September 2, 2022 after a six month illness. Pat considered herself blessed to be born into a loving Christian family and to be taught from childhood the need to follow Jesus in one’s life. She became a medical retina specialist, a calling she thoroughly enjoyed and in which she was internationally renowned. Her expertise was equaled only by her kindness, as her numerous patients attest. Pat was highly committed to her church family at Philpott Memorial Church, where she was a lifelong member and where she served in many capacities. Her close loving relationships included her treasured best friend Stu Archibald and his daughters Jenny, Heather and Cathy, her two brothers John and his wife Mary, David and his wife Val, the children of both families, Jesse, Seth, Sarah, Jessica, and Jonathan, and the beloved great nieces and nephews. On September 10th at 10:30 a reception-visitation followed by the funeral service will be held at Philpott Memorial Church, 84 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Philpott Memorial Church, or Juravinski Cancer Centre, c/o HHS Foundation, Hamilton, ON.
