With deep sadness we announce the passing of Joan Kretz peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife/partner to Larry Kretz for 46 years. Beloved mother to Colin (Lisa), Brian (Melissa), and Emily (Chris). Proud and doting grandmother to Alice, Caroline, Hannah, Kodi, Austin, Derek, and Grace. Sister-in-law to Jan, Paul (Judy), and Catherine (Donn). Proud aunt to Vanessa, Ian, and Taylor (Chris). Joan was born in Hamilton to Albert and Barbara Rathbone (predeceased) and raised her family in Dundas, Ontario. Joan had a yen for adventure whether winter camping, wilderness canoe tripping, sailing Lake Ontario; cruising the Intercoastal Waterway, sailing the Bahamas, exploring Europe or enjoying the RV lifestyle. She loved being on the water and basking in the sun on the deck of the sailboat with a good book, a cold glass of wine or just sharing time with friends. Her favourite moments however, were cooking meals and preparing celebrations surrounded by her family. She loved listening to music and dancing in the kitchen. She appreciated the quiet moments in life, when the pace slowed down and conversation came easily. Joan had a gentle, easy-going nature that attracted a wide variety of friends who will miss her soft approach to life and her innate ability to connect with and care for people. Joan will be remembered for a kind and comforting heart that touched everyone who met her. She is still remembered fondly by many as “Momma Kretz”. The family is grateful to all her caregivers at the Juravinski Cancer Center especially Dr. Meyers and all the nurses in the Chemo Suite. We also want to thank the staff at the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice for a caring and graceful experience. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, July 7, in the afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 6-8 at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Augustine’s Church, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Augustine’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers consider donating to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice.
It is with deep sadness we must announce the death of Marlene Elizabeth Cameron, in the evening on June 25th. Marlene died peacefully in her sleep at the Hamilton General Hospital. She was predeceased by Norman, her devoted husband of 64 years. She was a loving and caring mother to sons Stephen (Michelle), Kenneth (Jennifer) and Norman (Karen) and her grandchildren Andrew, Jane, Nicholas, Elizabeth, and Gwendolyn. She is deeply missed by her brother Barry Tait (Ariane), and was predeceased by her sisters-in-law Ruth Wade (Maurice), Jean Booth (Fred) and Barbara Walker (Ted). She also leaves many cherished nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her lifelong friend Phyllis Campbell. Born in Hamilton on September 7, 1937 she was the daughter of Archibald and Margaret Tait. Marlene was a homemaker up until she returned to school in the 1980s and graduated from Mohawk College class of 1985. She worked as an insurance underwriter and was made a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Canada in 1992. Marlene’s great loves were family, church, theatre, and music. She volunteered at the Hamilton Presbytery Resource Centre, and was a member of a women’s book club (the Her-etics). Marlene was an active member of Binkley and St. Paul’s United Churches, and was a member of UCW at both Churches. She sang with her husband in the St. Paul’s choir, and their “summer church” in Sharbot Lake. She met everyone with a mind set of respect and gratitude; her gentleness, love and humour will not be forgotten. She spent her life in the service of her family, her friends, and her church. Take now your well-deserved rest, and be reunited with your dearly loved Norm. A private service will be held. It will be live streamed on July 16th at 11:00am through stpaulsdundas.com , and available on the website thereafter. Donations to St. Paul’s United Church in Dundas would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Into God’s care Manfred passed peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas, on June 26, 2022 in his 88th year.
Manfred was an electrician at Stelco of Canada. He was an active member of Mission Baptist Church and through his love of music, was a choir director for many years. In his spare time Manfred loved to fish and travel with his wife, Maria, of 64 years.
Manfred was the son of Felix Donnerstag and Evangeline Wittchen (Reinhold), beloved husband of Maria, loving father to Anita Baker and Helga Bohach (David). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Caitlin, Joshua, Eric and great-grandchildren Ruby, Bentley, and Gracie. Manfred is also survived by his sister Eva, step-siblings Eugene (Helga), Victor (Eileen), Helga and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, on Monday July 4th @ 1:00 PM, followed by a Service at 2:00 PM. In keeping with the family’s wishes, a private family interment will also take place at White Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Joseph’s Villa, where Manfred resided for many years, would be appreciated.
With quiet grace, as she lived her 88 years of life, Joyce passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She is survived by Harry, her soulmate and husband of 68 years, their four children and their spouses Paul, Dave (Phyllis), Scott (Nicki) and Joanne (Pete Kehoe). She adored ‘her darlings’ – grandchildren Graham, Fraser, Britney, Emma, Trish, Nicole, Colin, Ben, Olivia, and Kellen and eight great grandchildren. Joyce will be dearly missed by her sister Barb Dagg and was predeceased by her brothers Murray and Clinton Shaver. Special Auntie, second mom and cherished friend to so many including lifelong friendships with her ‘poker girls.’
Family was at the heart of everything Joyce did from impromptu ‘grandma days’ to her exceptional ability to set a few extra spots at the table, to life lessons such as treasuring the small moments and the undeniable fact that butter and salt makes everything better. Joyce didn’t just say she loved us, she showed us through countless selfless gestures.
We will honour Joyce’s wonderful life on Tuesday, June 28th from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, in Dundas. This will be an opportunity to come together to celebrate the extraordinary person that Joyce was and to share in the beautiful memories that we all have of such a gentle, caring, and thoughtful person.
Her family would like to thank those who have been such a source of strength and support to us. Your thoughts, love, visits, food and hugs have meant so much. A special thank you to Evelyn Woart, our angel caregiver who provided Joyce with such comfort over the past year.
“The Rev” is no more. He has ceased to be. Bereft of life, he rests in peace. He’s kicked the bucket, hopped the twig, bit the dust. He’s snuffed it. He’s not pining, he’s passed on. Expired & gone to meet his maker to preach atop the great pulpit in the Sky. Thrice he sired: Geoffrey (anon.); Margaret (favorite son-in-law, Deep); Laura Howarth-Joseph (favorite daughter-in-law, Lynsie). Adored grandpa of Anu, Rayna & Lily. Husband to Margaret, Youngest brother of Ken (Gloria), Barbara Mary (Bill), Gil (Cheryl) and beloved Son of Jack & Gladys (long since passed). The life of Brian will be celebrated in person and on YouTube, Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Christ’s Church Cathedral. 252 James St. North, Hamilton ON. Full Communion. Nothing too preachy, and some bits about Heaven, Hell and everlasting life. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM at the church, interment to follow at Christ Church Flamborough. In lieu of flowers, please send gold, frankincense, or donations can be made “Christ’s Church Cathedral” and will be allocated to feed the hungry. Don’t worry too much about the myrrh. . .
Marie passed away peacefully on Sunday June 12, 2022 at Amica Retirement Home, Dundas Ontario, in her 97th year.
Predeceased by her husband Lewis (May 2003). Also predeceased by her brother Albert Lavis, brother-in-law Edward Stewart, as well as sister-in-law and brother-in-law Helen and Cliff Scheffel. Marie is survived by her sister Victoria Stewart and sister-in-law Georgie Lavis. Loving Aunt of Ken Scheffel, Ron (Joanne) Scheffel, Susan Boughton, Sandra (Kim) Wanklin and their families.
Marie earned her Masters in Art from McMaster University and her MA from the University of London England. She spent her career at York University working in the Rare Books library.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and caregivers at Amica Dundas for their loving care and compassion.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.
