Nov 17, 2015 |
November 4, 1942 – November 13, 2015
McGILL, Carolyn Janet (nee Strauch) – Passed away suddenly in her sleep on November 15th, 2015. Wife of the late Don McGill. Stepmother of Sherry-Lee LaFrance. Grandmother of Matthew and Adam LaFrance. Loved sister of Marolyn Cook (late Bruce) and David (Marnie) Strauch. She was the daughter of Kathryn and Barney Portsmith and the late Arthur Strauch. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews; Sandy, Allen, Rob, Jeff, Amy Beth, and their spouses. She was a special great aunt to Ethan, James, Emily, Ethan, and Peyton. Carol was an active member in the choir of Copetown United Church. She taught for many years at C.F.B. Petawawa returning to Hamilton after retiring to live closer to family. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas on Wednesday November 18th from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.. The service will be held at Copetown United Church, 2218 Governor’s Rd. Copetown, on Thursday November 19th at 11 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Copetown United Church would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Nov 13, 2015 |
August 11, 1936 – November 12, 2015
Whittaker, Pauline (nee Smith) – After a courageous battle with cancer, Pauline passed away in her 80th year surrounded by her family. Cherished wife of Joseph. Loving mother to Steven (Janina) and Gail (Rob) Skarica. Caring Nana to Amie (Trevor), Shane (Jenna) and Justin. Survived also by her brothers and sisters in England. Pauline was born in England and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1972. Pauline was a long time member of the Ladies Auxillary at the R.C.L Br. 36 and also enjoyed daily shopping trips and Bingo with her many friends and family. A celebration of Pauline’s life will take place at the R.C.L. Br. 36 on Monday November 16th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to Help a Child Smile Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
“She’s an angel watching over us now.”
Nov 9, 2015 |
April 21, 1929 – November 7, 2015
Charlton, Blake – Peacefully in his 87th year on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. Cherished husband of Elizabeth Kitchen Charlton, loving father of David (Tina), loving grandfather of Jennifer and Danielle (Troy). Loving stepfather to Paul (Cathie), loving grandfather of Jake. Blake was predeceased by his wife Josephine and brothers Arnold and George. Blake worked for the CIBC for 44 years. When not working his passions included fishing, curling and lawn bowling. He was also a dedicated and faithful member of the Rock Chapel United Church. Friends will be welcomed by the family on Thursday, November 12 at 1:00 pm followed by the Celebration of Blake’s life at 2:00 pm with a reception afterwards at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A family interment will take place at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rock Chapel United Church, 451 Rock Chapel Rd., Dundas ON L9H 5E2 or to McMaster Children’s Hospital MACKIDS would be appreciated by the family.
Nov 6, 2015 |
July 29, 1930 – November 4, 2015
After a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, our dear husband, father and grandfather passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 4th 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital, at the age of 85. Nick was born in Hilversum, Holland, where he grew up during the second World War. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 25, where he married his “lieve schat” Dia, his faithful companion for 59 years. Nick was well-known for his determination and sheer hard work, building up a successful meat packing business, and later running a strawberry and raspberry farm. He was a man of great integrity and faithfulness, and he retained his warm sense of humor to the end of his life. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Dia (nee Brokking) and his four daughters: Connie (Jeljer), Glenda (Jerry), Jennifer and Christine (Jan). He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren; Nicholas (Naomi), Lucas (Sandra), Maria and Deirdre in Canada, and Rachel (Wes), Daphne, David and Jody, all in Holland. Visitation will be held at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas on Monday, November 9th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and Tuesday November 10th 10:30 am to 11:00 am with the funeral service following at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Salvation Army, an organization Nick held in high regard, would be appreciated.
Nov 5, 2015 |
November 30, 1940 – November 5, 2015
Johnson, David George – November 30, 1940 – November 5, 2015. Called home to be with his Lord, peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Loved and cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather to Phil and Debbie Johnson, Vanessa and Bailey Johnson, Leanne and Paul Yates, Rachel and Jeremy, Carlie, Clayton and Caleb Snoddon, Matthew and Tyler Yates, James Buhlman, Sandra and Colin Regnerus, Jeff, Erica and Daniel, Kris, Dayva, Drew and Aaron Regnerus. Son-in-law to Marjorie Tredwell, brother-in-law Rick and Mary Ann Tredwell, uncle to Courtney. Visitation to take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the service for David will be held Wednesday, November 11th at 3 p.m. Cremation and private family interment has taken place. In Lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to World Vision Canada or St. Joseph’s Villa.
Nov 1, 2015 |
October 9, 1990 – October 31, 2015
Bentley (Gerritsen), Zachary Edward “Zac” – Suddenly on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at the age of 25. Beloved son of Shannon Bentley and Mark Gerritsen, and loving brother to Kara, Brenden and Isabella. Zac will be sadly missed by his Nana Sylvia and Papa Bert Bentley, his Oma Henny Gerritsen, and by his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his Opa Toni Gerritsen. Zac will also be missed at the hockey rink, both as a player and a fan. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. The Funeral for Zac will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the COPETOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE, 1950 Governor’s Road, Copetown. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations to Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program would be appreciated.
Oct 30, 2015 |
May 9, 1936 – October 27, 2015
Peacefully at Alexander Place on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in his 79th year. Jim is predeceased by his loving wife Irene (1997). Cherished father of Graham (Deborah), Mandy and Melvyn. Jim is survived by his twin sister Marina, brother Bill and sister Mary. Much loved grandfather to Melissa (Damien), Justin, Amanda, Kyle, Tegan, Devin, Danielle, Eric, Ryan, Jessica and great grandson Lucas. Also sadly missed by Doreen and Leslie McCulloch. Special thanks to Alexander Place for their years of care and compassion shown towards Jim. Friends will be received by the family on Monday evening from 6-9 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Oct 29, 2015 |
November 4, 1934 – October 27, 2015
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of John Stewart Patterson on Tuesday October 27th. John was born November 4th, 1934 to Ella Rose Longmoore and Henry Patterson in Inverness, Quebec. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years Barbara Anne Walker and his children Anne Patterson (Jason), Laura (Mike) Thomas, David (Carla) Patterson and Sharon (Aaron) Little. Grandchildren Isaac and Jesse Whynott, Tyler and Ryann Patterson and Ethan and Owen Little will miss their quirky and funny grandfather. John is now reunited with his daughter Marcia Rose Patterson, brothers Ralph and Hollis and his sisters Jean Wright and Edna (George) Marshall and survived by his long-time friend and brother-in-law Ken Wright. He will be deeply missed as well by Bill and Joyce Moore and so many friends and relatives around the area. People who met John always grew so fond of him; he was a very simple guy that just loved to make people laugh. He never wanted a lot in life, just his home and his family and every once and a while….a new car. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and PSWs (Riza and Barb) who have helped John maintain his health over the past few years….that best portion of a good man’s life, His little, nameless, unremembered, acts Of kindness and of love. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m at the Turner Family Funeral Home, (formerly Cattel & Eaton Funeral Home), 53 Main Street, Dundas where the Celebration of John’s life will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2015 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Grove Cemetery.
Oct 27, 2015 |
February 4, 1933 – October 27, 2015
Livens, Douglas Anthony – It is with deep sadness that the family of Douglas Anthony Livens announce his passing on October 27, 2015 in his 83rd year. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Sheila White-Livens; his daughter, Jean Horst (John) and his step-children, James Coe (Sandra) and Heather Goulet (Charlie). Douglas is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Russell, Holly Gregory and Robert; and his faithful fur baby, Max; as well as many family members in the U.K. With a passion for aviation, Douglas took to the skies every chance he could. When he was no longer able to fly he became an aviator on the ground thanks to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum where he volunteered for many years. Douglas was honoured to be a 32 Degree Mason during his lifetime membership with Electric Lodge #495. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Donations to the Warplane Heritage Museum would be appreciated by the family.
“….and if I’m flying solo, at least I’m flying free.”
Oct 24, 2015 |
September 3, 1929 – October 24, 2015
Samson, Joseph William – Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Hamilton General Hospital on Saturday, October 24, 2015. He will be loved and missed always by Fran, his wife of 59 years. Predeceased by his daughter Ann, and sisters Rita and Theresa. Lovingly remembered by his children Mary Ellen, Ted (Barbara), Jane (Andrew), Joan (Rob) and son-in-law Kevin; his grandchildren Katie, Sammy, Jamie, Shannon, Mary and Jodi, sister-in-law Marion and brother-in-law Ted. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday evening, October 28th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral Mass will take place at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas on Thursday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will be attended by family at a later date. If you so wish, donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul would be appreciated by the family.
