Mar 14, 2015 |
November 17, 1926 – March 13, 2015
Holmes, Owen Foster “Roy” – at his home on Friday, March 13, 2015, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Shirley and loving father to Gayle, and Paul (Janice). Grandfather to Ryan, Wes and Hilary, and sadly missed by his sister Margurite Lewis. Also missed by his sisters-in-law; Claire McCullough and Beverley Holmes. Predeceased by his brother Rev. Gerald P. Holmes and his twin brother Ross. Roy was a long time employee of Bertram’s in Dundas and Wean United in Cambridge, was a former member of the Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club, and a member of the RCL Br#36, Dundas. Roy was an active reservist until his retirement, serving as Major with the 8th Field Regiment, Ex- C.O. of the Signals and was with the Medical Corps. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday afternoon from 12 until the Service for Roy at 1 o’clock at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Mar 12, 2015 |
December 30, 1939 – March 12, 2015
Passow, Emily Louise (nee Banks) – December 30, 1939, Annandale, PEI – March 12, 2015, Hamilton, ON. Emily passed peacefully away after a brief illness at the Hamilton General Hospital with family by her side. Dearly loved wife of Brian for 46 years. Devoted and loving mother to Kathleen Passow and Heather Neiser (Andrew) and grandchildren Rachel and Justin Neiser. Emily lovingly devoted her time taking care of her daughter Kathleen. In keeping with Emily’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at a later date. If you so wish, donations to the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA would be appreciated by the family.
Mar 8, 2015 |
September 25, 1924 – March 8, 2015
Hannigan (Gravelin), Margaret (nee Skalazoob) – Peacefully in her sleep at St. Joseph’s Villa on Sunday, March 8, 2015 in her 91st year. Wife of the late Merle Hannigan and Roland Gravelin. Loving mother of Cheryl Gravelin McQueen (Nairn). Loving grandmother of Mark (Jodi) and their daughters Evan and Blake and David (Andrea) and their sons Matthew and Ethan. Special aunt to Gailynn Smith (Don), Sandra Staniland (Doug, deceased), Terry Anderson, Heather Pawlinsky, Hettie Pawlinsky, Maxine Zamzow (Gordon), Twylla (Andy) McKendry, Pam, Jim (Eileen) and Bob (Judy) Waechter. Predeceased by her sisters Neva, Christine, Mary, Sadie and Elsie and her brothers Alexander and John. Margaret was a devoted employee of Sears Canada for over 30 years and a member of the Veterans Service League. She was also a very devoted fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. To celebrate Margaret’s life, we invite family and friends to share memories of her at a gathering at the Cattel Centre, 45 Main Street, Dundas (next door to the funeral home) on Wednesday, March 11 from 10:00 a.m until 12:00 p.m. Those who would like to join us, a eulogy commemorating Margaret’s life will begin at 11:00 a.m. In keeping with Margaret’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held by family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Veterans Service League, 1473 Main Street East, Hamilton, would be appreciated by the family.
Mar 7, 2015 |
January 20, 1927 – March 7, 2015
Thompson, James Ian Alexander – Peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, March 7th, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Averil, dear father of sons David of Stratford and Simon of Toronto, cherished father-in-law of David’s wife Kim, dearly loved Grandpa of Megan and Gillian and brother of Isobel (deceased). Ian was born in Northern Ireland and graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast. He married Averil Morrison in 1956. In 1968 he and his wife, with their two young sons, emigrated to Canada, where both Ian and Averil worked at McMaster University for approximately 23 years. He will be sorely missed by family and friends, especially those connected with St. Mark’s United Church (where he was a member of the Senior and the Bell Choir), Symphony on the Bay (where he played his violin) and the Probus Club of Dundas. Former member of the John Laing Singers. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Friday, March 13th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Ian’s life to be held at ST. MARK’S UNITED CHURCH, 1 Lynndale Drive, Dundas on Saturday, March 14th, 2015 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers and as an expression of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to St. Mark’s United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Mar 4, 2015 |
November 9, 1934 – March 4, 2015
Mitchell, Kenneth Clare – Passed away peacefully at the Hamilton General Hospital on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Predeceased by his wife Mary-Ann. Will be loved always by his son Andrew (Allison), daughter Sarah; brother Keith (Betty) and by his grandchildren Stephen, Ryan, Alex, Lucas and Ryley and special family friend Mark Pillini who drove dad around. Ken was a very social person. He frequented Tim Horton’s to talk to people and basically struck up a conversation with anyone who was passing by. A special thank you to St. Joseph’s Villa Day Program, Ken enjoyed the social interaction there. In keeping with Ken’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held. If you so wish, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
Feb 25, 2015 |
September 18, 1930 – February 25, 2015
Brooks, Russell “LaVerne” – After a life well lived, Russell LaVerne Brooks passed away from a short bout of cancer at McNally Hospice. Predeceased by his wife, Elma Ruth (Woodley) 2005; daughter Susan Marie Brooks (2011); Sister Madeline (2014) and brother-in-law Edward James; Brother-in-law Jim Woodley; Brother-in-law Arthur Edworthy and Sister-in-law Mary Edworthy (Woodley); Sister-in-law Adelle Woodley (Stubbs) and Brother-in-law, Bill Woodley. Survived by daughter Diane Ruth Brooks Langs and husband Edwin Langs; Lady-friend Edna Kennedy; Sister Donna and husband Bob Cameron; “Best buddy Bruce” and Jackie Hilton. He wanted to remember Rhoda…what a dear friend. LaVerne was a long time employee of Otis Elevator retiring in 1992. Belonged to Burford IOOF Lodge, Alberton Presbyterian Church, and Life Member of Ancaster Agricultural Society. LaVerne enjoyed country living and loved being at the cottage with family and friends; loved hunting and fishing with his friends and his black lab, Toby; and best of all showing Belgian horses at the local fairs with friends Norma and (Earl) Baker, Cecil and Martha Wells, Wayne and Donna Gurney, Helen Thomson, Ed and Glenda Dickson. Special thanks to the West Niagara Palliative Care Team and the McNally Hospice…both were caring and compassionate to Dad and family. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon from 1 until 5 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for LaVerne will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Interment Zion Hill Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to McNally House Hospice, Grimsby would be appreciated by the family.
Feb 25, 2015 |
March 14, 1936 – February 25, 2015
Canby, Joan Isabel (nee Breadner) 1936 – 2015 – After a brief illness, in her 78th year, Joan passed away at St Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton on February 25, 2015 with her children at her side. Joan was born in 1936 in Dauphin, Manitoba to Leslie and Effie (nee Cherry) Breadner. She is described by her surviving brother Bill Breadner as “her father’s pride and joy”. Her studies were her great passion in life, leading her to pursue a career in medicine, the only woman in the Class of 1960, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Manitoba. After graduation and completing a general internship, she undertook specialty training in pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children. It was in Toronto that she met her future husband, Eugene Canby. Her pediatric practice brought her to Hamilton, where she worked for 20 years at the Chedoke-McMaster Hospital, and became involved with teaching in the early years of the medical school at McMaster. Joan is survived by Eugene and her two children Laura (Andrew) Howlett and Charles Canby, and two grandchildren Emma and Anne Howlett. She was a feminist and social activist. Joan had a great love of music, which she inherited from her mother. Music was a source of comfort, particularly during her long struggle with the chronic mental health issues which made her final years so difficult. The family would like to extend their thanks to the caregivers at the Durand Retirement Residence and the Meadows Long Term Care Centre, her psychiatrists, and the ER and ICU teams at St.Joseph’s Hospital. She will be missed. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2pm at WESTDALE UNITED CHURCH in Hamilton, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, the family requests donations to the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Foundation (Mental Health).
Feb 25, 2015 |
May 4, 1929 – February 25, 2015
McNamara, Neil – Passed away peacefully, after a period of declining health, at St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas ON, on February 25, 2015. He was the loving husband of Bernadette McNamara (Tochor) for 62 years (deceased February 14, 2015), and dear father of Paul (Rosemary), Kerry (Janis), Daniel (Laura). Loved grandpa of Colleen, Kathryn, Lorena, Jaren and Joel, and great grandfather to Ellie. Neil (Cornelius), is predeceased by his parents Ellen and John McNamara. He is survived by his brother Reverend Victor McNamara, and predeceased by brothers Tom (Mabel), Frank (Helen) Mike, Dennis (Helen) Gerald (Lois) Leonard (Sally), and sister Aileen (Murray Morrison). Neil (Cornelius) McNamara was born in West Luther Township, near Arthur, ON, on May 4, 1929. His family were farmers, and later lived in Arthur. After the death of his father, Neil and his mother moved to Hamilton to be nearer to other family. Neil attended Cathedral Catholic High School and eventually took a job with A&P Food Stores. It was while working with A&P in Port Colborne ON, that he met Bernadette Tochor, who also worked at the store. They were married in 1952 in Niagara Falls. After managing the A&P store in Tillsonburg ON, they returned to the Hamilton area. Neil managed the stores on York St., Upper Paradise Road, and for many years in Dundas. Neil was a devoted husband, and a loving father. He enjoyed taking care of their home in Ancaster, and was a master of carpentry, repairing appliances, etc. He was active in many aspects of St. Ann’s Parish including the Men’s Club and was the treasurer in the Boy Scouts group. Neil served, with great pride, on the Board of Directors for St. Joseph’s Villa during the 1990’s, Neil and Bernadette were avid campers and toured Canada and the United States with their trailer. They also enjoyed exploring Europe, the Caribbean islands and Mexico. Neil and Bernadette were members of several card clubs in their retirement years and they also spent many years square dancing. Neil was a president of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Senior’s Group. Special thanks go to the staff of St. Joseph’s Villa for their continuing care of Neil. The Visitation will be held at Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home at 53 Main Street, Dundas ON, from 3-5 and 7-9 pm on Friday February 27, 2015. The Funeral Mass will take place at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH in Dundas on Saturday February 28, 2015 at 10:00 am. Burial will take place at St. Augustine’s Cemetery, 65 East Street South (off South Street) in Dundas. Reception to follow at Dundas Museum , 139 Park St. West, Dundas. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to St. Joseph’s Villa.
Feb 23, 2015 |
December 10, 1927 – February 23, 2015
Hodkin, Eva Elizabeth (nee Herniska) – Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Eva passed away suddenly at St. Joseph’s Hospital On Monday, February 23, 2015. Predeceased by her husband Lloyd (2004). Eva will be dearly remembered and loved by her sons Allan and Joseph (Jocelyn) and her daughter Marlane Robertson; grandchildren Jenna, Jessica, Jeremy, Jordon, Michelle, Sean and great-grandchildren Kayla, Jackson, Emma and Hope. Eva was a member of the 447 Wing of the RCAF in Mount Hope. Eva loved making crafts and playing cards and both her and her husband were avid travelers. A special thank you is extended to the emergency staff, Dr. Gmora, the ER nurses and ICU staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for being so kind and caring and allowing us to say good-bye as we thought mom would be coming home once again. Thank you to the staff on Cedar Grove at St. Joseph’s Villa for the care and compassion for mom over the years. In keeping with Eva’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Service and interment will take place at a later date. If you so wish, donations to the 447 Wing of the RCAF, Mt. Hope would be appreciated by the family.
Feb 23, 2015 |
November 16, 1934 – February 21, 2015
Hurren, Jacqueline (nee McCarty, Farrow) – It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dearly loved Jackie on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in her 81st year after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses. Left to mourn are her husband Gordon, sons Terry Farrow (Gladys), Barry Hurren (Diana), daughters Kimberley Farrow (Roland Lejambe), Vicki Farrow (Randy Griffiths). Will be sadly missed by grand children Tamara, Jonathan, Adam, Trevor, Sydney, Ashley, Rachel and 7 great grand children. Sadly missed by the families of Audrey Nicol and Lenore Castle. Predeceased by Keith A. Farrow (husband) and daughters Wendy, Tracey and grandson Keith. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 at Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St., Dundas. Private interment to occur at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations welcome to the charity of your choice.
