Peacefully at Margaret’s Place Hospice on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 after a long battle with ALS, Chris went home to be with the Lord.
Chris was born on March 21, 1957 in Hamilton, ON. He is predeceased by his parents, Wilfred and Shirley Young and brother Douglas.
He leaves behind his wife Kate and his stepchildren Derek (Mel), Karen(Rob), granddaughter Sarah Jean, sister Nancy(Marty), sister-in-law Diane, brother in-law Tom(Kay) and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place on Monday, September 16th at 12pm with celebration service at 1pm at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario.
Peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, our beloved father and pake went home to be with the Lord. Gerry was born on April 4, 1938 in Fryslan, Nederland. He was preceded in death by his parents Aafke and Jacob de Graaf, and brothers Louis, Andy and sister Wilma.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Tieteke (nee Vandervelde) and their caring children, Jeffrey, Jayson, Jerome and Tricia-Vanita (Tim Pocius), his four grandchildren Casimir, Jerome-Gelt, Famke, River and his sisters-in-law, Rudi Van Holst, Ebby Van Dyk and Kathy de Graaf.
At the family’s request there will be no visitation, however interment at Woodland Cemetery will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at First Christian Reformed Church Hamilton (on the corner of Charlton and Hess Streets) at 11:00 a.m.. Livestreaming can be viewed at https://www.firsthamilton.ca/im-new/listen-in/
With deepest sadness we announce the passing of Jan Lewis on September 6th, at the age of 72 in Hamilton, ON. She was an amazing wife to the late Paul Lewis for 41 years; the most kind and loving mother to Adi and Sam, and their partners Jeff Hunt and Christina Carvalho; adoring Grandma to Hudson, Emerson, Harper, Billie, and River. Loyal sister of Bob (Jane), Heather (Bill), Jim (Catherine), Barb (John) and Jill (Dean). Sister-in-law to Peter and Ellen Lewis and Aunt to her beloved nieces and nephews. Hilarious, honest and warm, Jan’s arrival in any room made it brighter and more welcoming than it was before. She loved road trips to Sauble Beach and card games on the covered porch. Jan always had perfectly themed gifts and cookies for all of her grandkids for every special occasion. Her hand painted cards made everyone who received one feel seen and loved. If you were lucky enough to know Jan well, her quick wit, knowing smile, and comforting hugs will be missed forever. We would like to thank the oncology team at Grand River Hospital (especially Dr. Lumsden) and the oncology team at Juravinski Hospital for aiding Jan through her journey living with cancer. Special thanks to the palliative care team at St. Peter’s Hospital for their incredible care of Jan and her family during her final days. Friends will be received at Turner Family Funeral Home, in Dundas Ontario, on Wednesday September 18th. Visitation at 10am followed by a Memorial Service at noon and a reception to follow. Remembrances to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers-to-Grandmothers Campaign, would be appreciated by Jan’s family.
Patricia Aileen Almas of Dundas, Ontario died peacefully of old age at Margaret’s Place Hospice in Dundas, Ontario on Sept. 5, 2024 in her ninety-sixth year. In the weeks leading to her passing she was surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Bob (dec.), sister to Bill Buchamer (dec)., mother of Robert (Nalini dec.), Michael, Jeffrey (dec.) and Kathryn. She will also be greatly missed by her five grandchildren: Asha and Michael Almas, Shaina Almas, Carly McElroy and Beyaz Almas.
Patricia loved everything to do with her children, home and garden. Although early on in life, she showed great promise in the business world, she gave it up to be a wife and mother. She supported her children through thick and thin drawing from a deep well of patience and love. She often recalled, with great fondness her childhood spent in Teulon, Manitoba.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, Ontario with a Celebration of Life to follow at 12p.m.
Sam Meiler passed away peacefully at Brantford General Hospital on September 4, 2024, at the age of 90. He was the beloved father of Leonard (Sue), Mary (Michael), and Paul (Heather), and a devoted grandfather to seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his sister Lois (Jim) and many nieces and nephews. Sam was predeceased by his wife Dawn (née Radford, 2015), son Tony (2020), brother Blair (1996), and sister Ruth (2019) and her husband Hilton (2018). The family extends special thanks to his granddaughter Melody for her loving care.
Born in Rockton, ON, Sam moved to Highway 5 in Troy as a young boy and remained a lifelong member of the community. He farmed the family homestead and drove trucks for the family business, L & S Meiler Transport. Sam was a Past Master of the Lynden Masonic Lodge and an active member of the Ontario Trucking Association.
Visitation will take place at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, on Thursday, September 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sam’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Foundation.
Elaine Young, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, in her 74th year. Born on November 12th, 1950, Elaine was known for her unwavering dedication to those she loved. She was always ready with a listening ear, sage advice, and a hearty meal, make her home a sanctuary for many. Elaine leaves behind a legacy of excellence and dedication. Elaine’s love for life was evident in everything she did. Whether she was tending to her garden or cooking a meal, she enjoyed every endeavor. Elaine is survived by her loving husband James Young, and children David Manson (grandchildren; Mackenzie and Kaylee) and Andrea Patulak (husband Timothy and grandchildren; James and Adelaide), step-children Chris Young (wife Shelley and grandchild; Gavin) Debbie Marling (husband Chris and grandchildren; Spencer and Connor) and a host of extended family and friends who will continue to celebrate her life and keep her memory alive. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Tuesday, September 3rd for a visitation from 12p.m. – 1p.m followed by a formal Celebration of Elaine’s Life in the chapel at 1p.m. Burial to take place at Parkside Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
