Dec 28, 2020 |
August 4, 1934 to December 25, 2020
Sadly, on Christmas Day, in her 86th year, Nan passed away at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, Ontario. Nan will be reunited with her husband and soul mate Stan, who passed away in May 1996. Much loved mother of Martin (Peg) and Linda (Doug) and grandmother of Heather and Thomas, Nan was born and raised in the Bannfoot, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Nan is survived by her sisters Maria, Olive, Myrtle and Eileen and her brother John all of whom reside still, in Northern Ireland.
As a young woman, Nan worked in a sewing factory in Portadown for several years before deciding to move to England to look for work. While there she met Stanley Hunter and in due course they were married and started a family. The next step in their life adventure together was a move to Canada which became permanent except for one short return move back to England. Once settled back in Canada, Stan worked as a structural engineer while Nan focussed on raising the children and maintaining the home along with doing some occasional domestic work outside the home. She was skilled at keeping a spotless and organized home.
After Stan died in 1996 Nan was on her own. A difficult year. In 1997 when her son and his wife decided to move to Canmore, Alberta they asked Nan if she wanted to join them. She responded with a resounding “Yes!” This became a typical response from Nan in the coming years. She was always willing to take that next step if there was someone to take it with her. The three of them lived in Alberta for 5 1/2 years and then moved to Vancouver Island for 8 1/2 years before returning to Ontario to live in Dundas. While living in Alberta and on Vancouver Island Nan did some volunteering in senior’s care on the Long Term Care Unit at the Canmore Hospital and at Cairnsmore Place an Extended Care Facility in Duncan, BC. Wherever she went she was fast to make friends. She learned everybody’s names and had the gift of being an excellent listener. So many people she befriended described her as sweet and kind.
Nan’s stay at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas began just over 3 1/2 years ago. In that time she managed to build many new relationships with staff and fellow residents. We loved so much how the staff appreciated her for who she was. She was treated with kindness, dignity and respect. As her health deteriorated, they provided gentle, competent support. We will be forever grateful to them for this.
A special mention must be made of Eleanor and Earl Somerville and their daughter Lisa from Portadown, N. Ireland. Eleanor (Nan’s niece) and her family took Nan on many trips to Florida and visited her and us in Canada every two years, keeping Nan well connected with her Irish family. Also deserving of special mention for their love and support of Nan are Susan Scriver Kenel and Connie and Len Wickens of Dundas. They entertained her and contributed to her happiness in so very many ways.
Cremation has taken place and Nan will be interred with her husband at Halton Hills Memorial Gardens in Burlington. Hopefully, sometime in 2021 a celebration of life with family and friends can take place. If so desired a donation to the Ontario SPCA or to the Saint Joseph’s Villa Foundation in Dundas would be appreciated.
Dec 18, 2020 |
March 21, 1955 – December 16, 2020
Peacefully at home with family members present, Janine passed from us, ending a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. Beloved wife of Fletcher G. Hunt (m. June 30, 1978) and mother to James, William, Gordon, Rebecca (husband Sylvain Boudreau), Charles (Sheridan) and Tara (husband Joel Vienneau) – a role model and inspiration to all whose paths she crossed, but especially to her husband, children and six grandchildren.
Predeceased by parents Leonard and Emily (nee Kallio) Booher, step-father Lloyd Workentine and by sister Shaline and brother-in-law Salah Adam who, along with children Joshua and Rebecca, were taken tragically as a result of the Air Egypt crash in 1999. Survived by brothers Rodney (Joy), Raymond (Debbie) and sister Nella (Randy) Lall.
Janine was a graduate of The University of Calgary, where she majored in The Humanities. Her life-long love of music and the care she consistently showed for young people combined, in recent years, to give Hamiltonians a highly thought of and cherished teacher, with certification as a specialist in piano and the music of Carl Orff.
A private family Service will take place with interment to follow in Grove Cemetery, Dundas, Ontario. Donations to a charity of choice, in Janine’s name, would be appreciated by the family.
“I believe that the mystery of the beautiful in nature and art is a sensible reflection of the mystery of faith.”
Simone Weil
Dec 17, 2020 |
Of Dundas, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Villa in her 96th year. Born on April 27, 1925 she is predeceased by her parents Murray and Grace Crockett, and by her brother Jim and sister-in-law Barb. A genuine person, she was someone who dearly loved and treasured her family and friends throughout her life. She enjoyed and was fulfilled by her career as a Special Education teacher with the Hamilton Wentworth School Board for many years. As someone who cheered for the underdog, fought for the marginalized, loved all creatures great and small, she shared what she had with those in need. She will be missed by many, remembered by those whose life she impacted, and welcomed by those she loved who have gone on ahead. We celebrate her life, and are thankful she was in ours. Private cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers it was her wish that donations be made to the Hamilton Burlington SPCA, Doctors Without Borders, or Amnesty International. A memorial service will be held in her honor when the time comes that we can gather together again.
Dec 17, 2020 |
It is with sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother Rose on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas. She will be forever remembered and loved by her daughter Pam (Bob Leslie) and son Scott (Nancy) and her grandchildren Zachary, Brett and Tori. Thank you to all the staff at St. Joseph’s Villa for their care and compassion. A celebration of Rose’s life will be held at a later date. If you so wish, donations to the Parkinson Canada would be appreciated by the family.
Dec 11, 2020 |
November 19, 1926 – December 8, 2020
Chester passed away peacefully with family by his side in his 95th year. Predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Marleene. Father to Dave (Christine), Karen (Al), Kevin (Karen), Darleene and Russell. Grandpa to Kathryn, Jessica, Cameron, Caitlyn, Jordan, Emilie, Richie and Ethan. Great-Grandpa to Jackson, Sebastian, Sawyer, and Kyle. Chester was born in Huntsville to William and Alice Booth. He was the oldest of 14 children. Chester moved to Dundas at a young age in pursuit of work. He found work, he later met his wife, and made Dundas his home. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A private family service has taken place.
Dec 10, 2020 |
April 30, 1928 – December 6, 2020
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s hospital on Sunday, December 6, in his 93rd year after a short illness. Al will now be reunited with Betty (née Major) his loving wife of 65 years (2018). Much loved father of David (Sheila), Gregory (Jill), Thomas (Andrea), Mary (Rick) and Nancy (Calvin). Proud grandfather of Rachel, Veronica, Brian, Rebecca, Stephanie, Erica, Wendy, Melanie, Natalie, Nathan, Lindsay, Craig and Sarah. Great-grandfather of Ethan, Caroline, Hartley, Owen, Benjamin, James, Lylah, and Jude. Born and raised in Toronto, Al graduated from Humberside Collegiate (1946) and received an Honours BA from the University of Toronto (1950), Ontario College of Education (1951) and Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto (1954). It was while attending university that he met his wife, Betty. Al taught at Burford High School from 1951 to 1957, then served as principal from 1957 to 1959. At the time, he was the youngest high school principal in Ontario. His Burford years were among the most memorable of his career. Al was asked to join the Ontario Department of Education as a Special Services Guidance Inspector in 1959 and travelled the province inspecting high schools until 1962. The opportunity to spend more time with his family presented itself when he was recruited by the Hamilton Board of Education as Supervisor of Guidance Services, spending 24 years in the role from 1962 until his retirement in 1986. During his tenure he grew the number of guidance counselors to include all Hamilton high schools. In 1970 he began a pilot project to install guidance counselors in three elementary schools. By 1984 this had grown to counselors in over thirty elementary schools. While he was proud of the expansion of the guidance program, he found great satisfaction in dealing with individual students and families, and he was personally involved with the admission of Visa students, immigrants and refugees. He assessed the students’ needs, created individual tailored programs and placed them in schools, personally helping them to assimilate to their new environment. As in his Burford years, the kids always came first and he took a personal interest in each student. Al’s contribution to young people continued for many years, culminating with his recognition as ONTChild Volunteer of the Year in 1986. Following his retirement Al enthusiastically supported Betty after her ordination as a United Church minister in 1987 until she retired in 2002. His contributions to the community were numerous, including being an active member and generous financial supporter of his church. He was on the Board of Directors for Hamilton Wesley House and was active with the Kiwanis Club for 22 years, serving as President in 1970-71. Al was proud of his 113 plasma and platelet donations to Canadian Blood Services. Al and Betty travelled the world for many years, always in high style. Al was an avid gardener throughout his life and was a very proud recipient of three Trillium awards in the last five years. Above all, most important to Al was his partnership and devotion to Betty and the love of his family. He was a role model to his children and grandchildren alike. Al was always a positive person, with a clear set of values that guided him throughout his life. He loved people, and as such, people gravitated towards him. He was fortunate to have had so many wonderful friends. The family would like to thank his neighbours who provided friendship and support to Betty and Al for many years. In his retirement speech from the Board, Al summed it up by saying his two credos were “Live one day at a time and leave a little room for God”. Cremation has taken place. Hopefully a celebration of life with family and friends can be held in 2021. If so desired, a donation to The Salvation Army, Wesley Urban Ministries or Good Shepherd would be appreciated.
