It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of a beloved husband to Alice of 58 years. Amazing father to Wally (Karen) Wydysz, Annette (Ed) Wydysz, Tina (Jeff) Webb. Proud Grandpa to Clayton, Michael, Cody, Brittany. Great-Grandpa to Dayton, Brooklyn, Hallie. Predeacesed by his parents Michael, Mary(nee Shibish)Wydysz and sister Betty Emery. Loving brother to Gerry, Stella, Leonard, Mary, Carol, David. Retired 40 years from Ford Motor Company Oakville. Walter was always about family and enjoyed outdoors and attending his Car Clubs. After a brief fight with Lung Cancer, and family at his side, he was called home too early and left us heartbroken. Life will never be the same without you. We Love You Dad. A visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas, on Saturday, November 20, from 11-1 p.m. which will be immediately followed by a service. Proof of full vaccination will be required to attend. Donations, in memory, can be made to a charity of your choice.
1940-2021 With profound sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Idalina at home on November 11, 2021 surrounded by those she loved. Idalina fought a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Cherished wife of 56 years of Manuel. Dear mother of Fem (Lynne), Isabel(John) and Nelson (Jana). Loving Avo of Bailey and Erin. She leaves behind her sisters and best friends Rosa, Carminda and Isaura. She was met at the heavenly gates by Maria and Gracinda. A special thank you to Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, The Sisters of the Precious Blood and the Palliative Care Team in her LHIN for all their care and compassion. Visitation to take place at Turner Family Funeral Home Sunday November 14, 2021 from 1-4pm. Proof of double vaccination will be required. Mass at Canadian Martyrs Church on Wednesday, November 17, at 1:00p.m.. Due to Covid-19, numbers are limited. Interment to follow at St. Augustines Catholic Cemetery. For those who wish to make a donation on her behalf can do so by making a donation to Canadian Martyrs Parish or St. Joseph’s Villa.
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on October 30, 2021 in his 85th year. Predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Brian, survived by his wife Laurie of 53 years, sons Dr. Michael Clark and his wife Dr. Megan Williams, and Matthew Clark, Master of Arts, two special grandchildren, Nelson Colin, 7, and Breanna Rose 22, attending UofM, Isabella and Brian Mayer, and their children Noah and Eva, of Gatineau, Québec.
Michael attended St. Michael’s College at UofT, graduating in 1964. He was a lifelong Dundas resident, who taught high school English for many years. He was a member of the Hamilton Naturalists Club and volunteered and supported several charities, notably Canadian Food for Children. Michael and Laurie enjoyed travelling on three continents, especially Africa. He took many nature walks and conducted bird surveys for the Breeding Bird Atlas at our cottage near Bala. A visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, on Monday, November 8 from 6 – 8p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Augustine’s Parish, 58 Sydenham St, Dundas, on Tuesday, November 9 at 11:00a.m. Private interment to take place at Grove Cemetery.
Passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge, Whitby, on October 31, 2021 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late James. Cherished mother of Linda, Peter (Wendy), and Michael (Susie). Loving grandmother of Brandon (Naomi) and Sarah (Stephen). Great-grandmother of Azuki, Zinnia, Miya and Bexley-Raine. A private family service will take place at Turner Family Funeral Home, Dundas.
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paul Dennis Turkstra on October 30, 2021, after a brief battle with melanoma cancer. His earthly presence will be forever missed by his wife Jennifer Chitty, son Bryce, mother and father Elaine and Ron Turkstra, brothers Mark (Tanya) Turkstra, Andrew (Julie) Turkstra, Ian Turkstra, sister Marisa (Pat) Arnold, grandmother Lilian Searby, fathers-in-law David (Michelle) Chitty, Richard Gibson, sister-in-law Jessica (Johcey) Greene, brother-in-law Jared (Crystal) Chitty and his many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a deeply loved and cherished uncle to nieces Emily, Addison, Maya, Payton, Brianna, Shylah, Alyx and to nephews Tyson, Joseph, Anthony and William. Predeceased by his grandfathers Wilfred Turkstra, Dennis Searby and Lynn Taylor, grandmother Trudy Taylor, mother-in-law Sherry Gibson and Cousin Michael Bennardo.
Paul will be fondly remembered at Smith and Long as the dedicated Manager of National Accounts where he was always willing to share his knowledge. He was known as a great guy with a good sense of humour and a true friend. He loved coaching his son’s hockey team and was a loyal fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was happy when golfing, fishing, travelling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. He was a loving and caring husband and father. He was a truly gentle and giving soul.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 4th at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, from 2PM – 4PM and 6PM – 8PM. A funeral service will be held at St. Augustine’s Parish, 58 Sydenham St, Dundas, on Friday, November 5th at 10AM. Due to the current restrictions, seating is limited.
Special thanks to the nurses and doctors of the ICU at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and to Dr. Richard Whitlock for their compassionate care and support.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that a donation be made to the Melanoma Network of Canada or a charity of your choice.
Passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the age of 68. Beloved daughter of the late Don Addison Weaver (1999) and Mary Helen Weaver (2017). Loving sister of Don L. Weaver (Ruth), and Denise (Ross) Anderson. Cherished aunt of Don, Sarah (Joe), Lisa (Dan), and Megan (Johnathan). Caring grand-aunt of Hailey and Lily. Cremation has taken place. A private interment will take place at a later date at Mount Zion Cemetery, Copetown. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
