Passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. Survived by her children, Donna, Dale and David (Anna) and her brother Dale. Grandmother of eight and Great Grandmother of six. Diane worked for many years at McMaster University. She was a proud member of Theta Kappa Sigma for over 70 years. Diane wished to thank Bertram Place and Tansley Woods LTC for their care and compassion. At Diane’s request there will be no funeral service. Donations in Diane’s memory can be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association or the charity of your choice.
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on December 29, 2024 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Norma (nee Cathers) for over 63 years. Loving father to Patricia (Al) Passmore and Paul “Omp” (Angie) Arner. Caring grandfather to McKenzie (Alina) Arner, Maddison Arner, Liam Passmore, Nolan Passmore and great-grandfather to Frederick Arner. He will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews; Carol (Harry) Wiens, Louise (Roger) Hatton, Gordon Arner, Neil (the late Millicent) Arner. He will also be missed by many great-nieces and great-nephews. Ron worked as an Engineer at Westinghouse for 42 years. Known for his extensive volunteer services, he received the Governor General’s Award in 2016 for volunteering with the Hamilton Unit Council of the Canadian Cancer Society, serving as board president and raising funds through the sale of daffodils. Alongside the late Dr. Jack Marlow, he established and facilitated the Hamilton Prostate Cancer Support Group to connect cancer patients, survivors and their families through common bonds. Thank you to the Nurses, PSWs and Doctors at St. Joseph’s Villa for their excellent care of Ron. A Graveside Service will take place on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Grove Cemetery, 129 York Rd, Dundas at 2:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Erma May Schilling (nee Muir) on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the age of 92.
Cherished mother of Vaughan (Sherry). Grandmother to Jamie (Jeff) and Mike (Sara).
Great Grandmother to Easton, Alice, Madden, Nixon, Selah and Charlie.
Will be missed by her siblings, Bill (deceased), Sadie, Mary, Shirley, George and John along with many nieces and nephews.
Erma was born and raised in Bloomfield, New Brunswick. She moved to Ontario in 1962 where she worked at Kilean Lodge Long Term Care Home in Grimsby.
In 1971 she started her Drapery business, Prestige Custom Draperies. Her work was beautiful and meticulously done to perfection. Many of Erma’s customers became great friends with her even to this day. She valued those friendships and the many friends she has had over the years.
Visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, on Friday, January 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home on Saturday, January 4th at 10:00 a.m.. Private family interment will be held at a later date.
It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Dolores Muldoon. After a lengthy illness, Dolores passed away peacefully on the morning of December 24, 2024 at Dundurn Place, 39 Mary St, Hamilton.
Predeceased by her parents Robert Sr. and Genevieve Muldoon, brother Paul, stepbrother Patrick Masse and Sister Dorothy. Survived by her brothers Robert Jr, John, William, Michael and Thomas and her sister Bernadette St. James. Also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved Dolores dearly.
Cremation will take place.
Visitations will occur from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday January 9, 2025 at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas Ontario. Funeral service will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday January 10, 2025 at St. Augustine’s Church, 58 Sydenham St, Dundas. Dolores will be placed to rest in Simcoe, Ontario following the service.
With heavy hearts we say good bye to Michael (Mike) who passed away, in his 76th year, at St. Joseph’s Hospital on December 12th, 2024 due to heart failure.
Loving husband of 55 years to Patricia (Pat) Capriotti Saunders. Father of Barbra (Barbi) Saunders-Scott and Michael (Mick) Saunders, Grampa of Taylor, Emmerie, Jazmine, Haiz and Dylan.
Predeceased by his parents William and Barbara and his brother Bill.
Survived by his brothers Phil (Sandy) and Doug (Penny).
Mike was a retiree of Dofasco.
A very special thank you to Dr. James Williams and staff. Special thanks to the ICU staff for your support in Mike’s final hours. To honour Mike’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Our lives will change, but our Love is for Always and Forever.
It is with great sadness that we announce that Eleanor Case passed away on December 17, 2024. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ron (1997), her sister Shirley (Albert, deceased), brother Ron (Mary, deceased), brother Kenny (Millie deceased).
Eleanor will be missed and fondly remembered by her family. Her sister Jean (Cliff) Sons Dave (Andria), Rodger and Randy. Grandchildren Bridgett (Pete), Neil, Leah (Byron), Joel (Jenn) and Dylan (Kausha). Great-grandchildren Kylie, Aubrey, Nathan, and River.
Eleanor was known for her award- winning gardens. She enjoyed traveling, line-dancing, a good game of euchre, knitting, feeding the birds, cooking, and baking bunny cakes for her grandchildren.
When her husband of 44 years passed away, Eleanor started a new stage of life, eventually moving into her own townhome at St. Elizabeth Village. In her 20 years in the village, she made many friends, enjoying activities in the clubhouse and visits that often included a glass of wine.
A special gratitude to Eleanor’s sons, Randy and Rodger, who for the past 4 years were dedicated to providing 24/7 care, enabling Eleanor to remain in her own home. Cremation has taken place and a family gathering will take place at a later date.
