Passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on January 29, 2022 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Bob for over 52 years. Loving mother to Laurie (Louis) and Dan (Shannon). Caring grandmother to Ryan, Leah, and Connor. Predeceased by her parents James and Catherine Hunter, her brother Bill and sister Linda. Survived by her siblings Roger (Mildred), Jim, Don (Eleanor), Donna (Butch), Doug, Cathy (Ian), and sister-in-law Ann. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. She played in the DWSA for many years. The family would like to give special thanks to Cathy, Ian, Susan, and Ann for their support. A private family service will take place on Saturday, February 5th from 1-2:30p.m. by invitation only at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas., followed by a Celebration of Debbie’s Life for Friends at the Hamilton Air Force Association, 128 King St. E. Dundas, from 3-6p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to the MS Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.
The heart of our family was taken from us unexpectedly on January 27, 2022. Sandra Lee Flosman (nee Clark) was born in Hamlet, North Carolina in 1942. She married George Flosman in 1963 and moved to Canada. This year would have been their 59th wedding anniversary. She is survived by sister Meg; brothers: Robbie (Phyllis), Terry (Maureen) and Mark (Deborah); sons: Mike (Heather) and Rob (Meredith). But it was her 6 grandchildren that were the lights of her life: Alec, Jane, Sadie, Ben, Will and Isaac. Greatly missed will be her warmth, selflessness, gentle southern charm, and her chocolate chip cookies. Sandra’s Service will be held on Wednesday, February 2nd, at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas at 1:00 p.m. If you wish to attend, please go the the signup link below as there are a limited number of seats. Those attending must have both vaccinations and show proof at the funeral home. For those of you who are unable to attend Sandra’s Service in person, you may click on the livestream link below on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Passed away peacefully at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas, Ontario on January 22, 2022 at 105 years young. Beloved mother of Lloyd (deceased), Marilyn Ilnisky, Wayne (deceased), Carl (deceased), Harvey and Barry. Grandmother to 10, great-grandmother to 24 and great-great-grandmother to 1 . Helen was a devoted mother and member of West Flamborough Presbyterian Church. May she rest in peace. Special thanks to the Doctors and Staff at Wentworth Lodge, Oak Lane for their exceptional care provided throughout her stay. Cremation has taken place and in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a church or charity of your choice.
Passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2022 after a courageous journey with ALS, (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Brian was born on September 15, 1957 and spent his childhood on the Toronto Island (Wards Island), later residing in the Upper Beaches area of Toronto where he and his wife raised their family. Son of the late Olive and Stewart Search. Loving husband of Suzanne (nee O’Neill) Search. Devoted father to Kristen Armstrong (Cole) of Toronto, ON and Carolyn Brander (Will) of Norval, ON. Loving grandfather to Benson Brander and James Armstrong. Brian is fondly remembered by all of his loving cousins. He had a close-knit circle of lifelong friends who rallied around him during his illness. Brian retired from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in 2012 after a career of dedicated service. Brian’s kindness, humor and caring nature will be missed by all whom he touched and influenced throughout his lifetime. Cremation has taken place. There will be no service at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Villa (Margaret’s Place Hospice)
Peter, (a.k.a. the Duke of Dundas) passed away recently with family by his side at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, the town he loved. Peter was the loving husband of Gail (nee Smith), proud father of Camille, Darren (Heidi), Troy (Lonie), Corey Smith (Carolina) and David Smith (Laura), grandfather of Rachel, Nicole, Evelyn and Arthur, and great-grandfather of Serenity, brother of Robert (Ken), Larry (Vicki), Don (Paulette), and uncle to their children. He was born and worked in Hamilton at Stelco for most of his life and enjoyed darts, curling, baseball, golfing and playing poker with his poker buddies. Many thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Villa for Peter’s care. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please consider St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation. Cremation has taken place.
“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.” Psalm 27:4
The Lord, in His infinite wisdom, has taken unto Himself our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on Friday, January 21, 2022 in her 89th year, after a short illness. Dear wife of Peter Vanden Berg for 66 years. Cherished mother of Glenda and Harry Piersma, Audrey and Jacob Van Wyck, Jeffrey Vanden Berg, Douglas and Irene Vanden Berg, Peter and Lydia Vanden Berg, Gary and Elizabeth Vanden Berg, and David and Anneke Vanden Berg. Loving grandmother of 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A loving sister to the late Kathleen Hamstra, the late Jacob and Grace Hamstra, the late Rev. Gerald and Theresa Hamstra, the late Ralph and Jeanette Haalstra, Peter and the late Audrey Hamstra, Lysbeth and Alan White, and Annie and Peter Thomas. A loving sister-in-law to the late Bas and Tina Vanden Berg, the late Arie Vanden Berg and his wife Jannie, Jack and Mary Vanden Berg, the late Bart Vanden Berg and his wife Agnes, Dick and Irene Vanden Berg, and Tiny and the late Bernhard Van Gorsel. Visitation on Monday, January 24th from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. at EBENEZER FREE REFORMED CHURCH, 253 Weirs Lane, where the Service for Wendy will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30. Interment to follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bonisa Mission, Trinitarian Bible Society, or Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary.
