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.
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on September 1, 2022 at age 64. Survived by loving, caring wife Joanne (nee Peraziana); son Andrew (Megan); daughter Karlee; Grandson and light of his life, John. Predeceased by parents John and Marie and brother Doug. Survived by brother Dan (Janice); sister Laura (Kent) Ginther and sister-in-law Anna. We would like to thank the staff of Orchid Garden at St. Joseph’s Villa for being excellent caregivers and loving companions. I want to thank Steve and Mary Jane Aglor for all the support they have given me and my family. Private family burial at St. Augustine’s Cemetery. There will be a celebration of Scott’s life at St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas, on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Huntington Society of Canada would be appreciated.
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday August 28th, 2022, in his 90th year with his family by his side. Beloved husband and bestfriend of Norma (nee Carty) for over 65 years. Loving father of Debbie (Paul) and Jacquie (Brad). Devoted Papa to Shelby, Jacob, Meagan, Sarah and Kelly. Survived by sister Elizabeth and brothers Emil, Tony and Eugene. Predeceased by sisters Medi, Rosa, Helen, and brothers Rudy and Karl. Adam was an avid soccer player with the Hungarian Turil, Germania Club and Slovak Club. His favourite place to be was at the cottage in Lion’s Head. Adam was a kind and loving man who loved his family (and his treats). Two hard working hands laid to rest. Cremation has taken place. Donations in memory, can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
