Feb 21, 2014 |
July 9, 1928 – February 8, 2014
McMillan, Alan Gordon – Retired TTC employee, passed away peacefully at the Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, with his heart still at home in Haliburton. Beloved husband to Catherine, loving dad to Nadine, Joanne (Jim) Richardson, David.
Loving Papa to Chris (Claudie) and Katie Richardson, James and Emily Simmons. Heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Juravinski who took such great care of him. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Juravinski
Hospital would be appreciated
Feb 16, 2014 |
November 4, 1950 – February 15, 2014
With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Martin James McGrath, after a long and hard battle with cancer on Saturday, Febraury 15th 2014. Beloved husband of 39 years to Sylvia (McManus) and loving father to Megan (Dave Randell) and Colleen. His family was by his side when he passed. Many cherished memories of happier times will be shared by those who knew and loved Martin. He will also be remembered by his sister Mary (Tom Niggemann) and brothers Gerald (Suzanne Davidson) and Kevin (Patricia Mahoney) sister and brother-in-law Charlyne and Paul Carrier, and many nieces, nephews, their spouses and grand-nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Irene and Gerry McGrath and sister Ursula (Bill Boeh), and his in-laws Margaret and Tommy McManus. Martin taught for many years in Huntingdon, Quebec and Mildmay Ontario. He was involved in refereeing, hockey coach, scouts, Optimist Club and Christopher Leadership Courses. Friends will be received by the family, on Wednesday, February 19th in the afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A Graveside Service for Martin will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, 620 Governor’s Rd. East, Paris, Ontario on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.
Feb 11, 2014 |
February 14, 1925 – February 11, 2014
Gent, Duncan Stanley “Dunc” – Peacefully at Wentworth Lodge on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 in his 89th year. Dearly loved by his wife Beatrice (Elkin); his sons Thomas (Marlene) and William (Leesa); grandchildren Michael, Nadine and Spencer and great-grandson Ethan. Predeceased by his first wife Nellie (1997) and sister Joyce Lord and her husband Stanley. Dunc was well accomplished; he began as a carpenter, apprenticing at the age of 14, learning old school methods which attracted people seeking out his expertise; he was in the Merchant Navy in WWII; was a long time member of St. James Anglican Church; was one of the founding members and member for 50 years of the Police Male Chorus; member of the Probus Club; member of the Masonic Lodge #593 and continued on in the 1950’s to be a Police Officer, retiring as a Sgt. from the identification branch (forensics) in 1984. He was an avid gardener, winning the JC and Trillium awards several times, enjoyed cottage life, fishing and the great outdoors. Friends will be received by the family on Friday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Dunc’s Service will take place on Saturday at ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH, 137 Melville Street, Dundas at 11:00 a.m. Interment White Chapel Memorial Gardens. If you so wish, donations to St. James Anglican Church or a charity of your choice will be appreciated by the family.
Feb 10, 2014 |
December 15, 1931 – February 7, 2014
Peacefully with his family and friends by his side on Friday February 7, 2014. George is predeceased by his wife Margaret (2009). Cherished father of George (Bev), Christine (Dirk) and Graham (Andrea). George was predeceased by his brothers and sisters and will be sadly missed by his family in Scotland. Much loved grandfather to Jenny (Rob), Graham (Becky), Aaron, Laurel, Duncan, Malcolm and great-grandfather of Jack. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to MacKids would be appreciated by the family.
When deaths dark stream I ferry o’er,
A time that surely shall come,
In heav’n itself I’ll ask no more,
Than just a Highland welcome
Robert Burns
Feb 6, 2014 |
May 12, 1935 – February 4, 2014
Barr, Dr. James – With great sorrow, the family of Jim Barr announce his passing on Tuesday, February 4th, in his 79th year, after a courageous struggle with serious illness. He is greatly missed by Lavinia (Vin), his wife and best friend of almost 52 years, and by his sons Alan, Colin (Jennifer), and daughter Katherine (Colin). Also missed by grandchildren Carolyn, James, Gavin, and Madelyn, brother-in-law and sister-in-law George and Janne White and family, the Simons family, cousin Jack Reid, and many other family and friends in Canada, England, Australia, and United States, including from Mohawk College, St. Mark’s United Church, the Second Wind recorder group, St. Joseph’s Estates, and Probus Club. Special thanks to Dr. Bev and staff at St. Peter’s Hospital, for their care and kindness in the last month, and to Dr. Susan Goodwin. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family, on Thursday, February 27th from 7-9 p.m. at ST. MARK’S UNITED CHURCH, 1 Lyndale Dr. Dundas, where a Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held on Friday February 28, 2014 at 11 a.m. Instead of flowers, memorial donations may be made to. St. Mark’s United Church kitchen renovation fund, or to St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation.
Feb 5, 2014 |
March 17, 1915 – February 2, 2014
Bryant-Truax, Helen Patricia (nee Wilkinson) – On February 2nd, 2014, in her 99th year mom left us peacefully in her sleep. She was the loving mother of Judy Hopkins, Barbara Williams (Dave) and the late Beth Weller. Supportive Grandma of Teri Murphy (Kevin), Mark Hopkins (Brenda), Kathy Gillam (Chris), Tricia Williams (Phil McBride) and Krista Williams. Great Grandma of Rachel and Matthew Murphy, Kylie, Alyssa, and Trevor Hopkins, Ben, Carter and Addison Gillam, Xavier and Bryant McBride. She was predeceased by husbands George Bryant (1973) and Stew Truax (2003) and by her brother Bill Wilkinson and sister Rene Muirhead. She was a lifelong member of the United Church of Canada attending Zion in Hamilton and St. Mark’s in Dundas. The family welcomes you to share memories at a visitation at Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Thursday, February 6th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. and to further celebrate her life on Friday, February 7th at 11:00 a.m. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, the family would appreciate a donation to St. Mark’s United Church or to the charity of your choice.
Feb 5, 2014 |
January 7, 1929 – February 4, 2014
Suddenly at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in her 86th year. Daughter of the late Philip and Faustina Lacroix. Loving wife of Roger Coutu. Cherished mother of Joy Klodt (Robert). Grandmother of Angel, Christopher “Sunshine” (Deena), Robbie (Alexandra) and Brady Vibert. Great Grandmother of Kaden, Jonathan, Taylor, Cameron and predeceased by Kinley. Sister of Patsy Vendette, predeceased by her brothers Telesphore and Gerald Lacroix as well as her sisters Germaine Sartor and Beatrice McNamara. Loving aunt and Godmother to many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family, on Thursday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, Rosary prayers will be said at 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon. A Funeral Mass for Dolly will be held on Friday, February 7th at 10 a.m. at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas. In lieu of flowers, donations to MacKids would be appreciated by the family.
Jan 25, 2014 |
August 27, 1941 – January 21, 2014
Husband to the lovely Marilyne Creer, proud father to Susan Creer and Robert Creer and loving grandfather to Andrea and Heather. Also sadly missed by Dena Creer and Sarah. Peter and Marilyne celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by family and friends on September 15, 2012. Peter had a very full life: he was born in Liverpool, U.K. and emigrated here with his family in 1956. He worked for 43 years at the Hamilton Spectator as a machinist. He canoed and camped with his family in Algonquin Park for he loved exploring nature and there were many camping trips across Canada and the U.S. also. He adored camping with his granddaughters and having water pistol fights with them. Peter built Soapbox cars with Robert and ruined Marilyne’s frying pans melting lead to make weights. He was also a keen amateur pilot with the RAA (Recreational Aircraft Association – homebuilt) club. He originally flew out of Guelph but now is a member of the RAA Flamborough Chapter 247. He enjoyed working on cars, bowling, watching his children and grandchildren with their various activities and was always sharing their achievements. Peter was also involved for over 30 years with the 735 Dundas Firebird Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring Committee. He adored the ‘Calvin and Hobbes’, ‘Giles’, ‘Andy Capp’ and the ‘Pickles’ comic series and we will miss him terribly. Friends will be received by the family for a visitation on Thursday, January 30th 2014 from 1 p.m. until 2:30 pm. Immediately following the visitation there will be the Celebration of Peter’s Life at 2:30 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Huntington Society of Canada or The War Amps would be appreciated by the family.
Dec 30, 2013 |
July 29, 1931 – December 16, 2013
Lawrence Robert (Bob) Davidson Sr., 82, died after a lengthy illness on December 16, 2013, at the Kelso Villa Retirement Home, Owen Sound, ON. Born July 29, 1931 in Hamilton, ON, he is predeceased by his parents, William and Marion (Cox) Davidson, sisters Alberta Davidson, Dorothea Davidson and brother William (Bill) Davidson, all of Hamilton, ON, and his first wife Joan (Foster) Davidson, of Millgrove, ON. Leaving behind, Bob and Joan’s children; Bob Jr. (Vicky), David (Cindy) all of Drumheller, AB, Larry of Owen Sound, ON, and daughter Linda Whyte of Toronto, ON, Also leaving behind his step-daughter Lisa (Mark) Mitchell of Haldimand, ON and step-son Jay (Shannon) Taylor of Edmonton, ON. Grandpa will be missed by his 6 grandchildren; Carla & Jordan Davidson, Wayne & Jesse Davidson, Lauren & Andrew Whyte and 4 step-grandchildren Ally & Meghan Mitchell and Nathan & Emma Taylor. Bob later married Karen (Taylor) Davidson in 1979 and together they raised Karen’s children, Lisa and Jay until their separation in 2000. As a teenager, Bob was an active member of the Hamilton Cycling Club where both he and his brother Bill trained and participated in many road and track races. Bob’s training took him around the Hamilton Bay every morning prior the ringing of the first bell at school. Bob spent over 50 years in the elevator business, in Hamilton and Owen Sound as an owner and working alongside his union brothers. Bob owned Davidson Electrical and serviced the Chatsworth area.
Dad, this is your final ride up in the elevator car to the Penthouse! Rest in Peace.
A special thank you to the staff at Kelso Villa for the care and support they provided to Bob while he lived there. The family would also like to thank Wayne McNabb and Kevin Cavanaugh, both of Owen Sound, ON for their support over the last year. Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremated remains will be held Friday, February 21, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Bob’s name to Prostate Cancer Canada, 2 Lombard Street, 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M5C 1M1 or online at https://prostatecancercanada.donorportal.ca.
Dec 29, 2013 |
Carlton, Andrina Blakely (nee Macfarlane) – Peacefully at Hamilton General Hospital on Sunday December 29, 2013 in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband Edward (Ted) Walter; sister of Wally (Tebby), Blakely (Betty) and Grace (Andy) Swan. Beloved mother of Drina Nixon (Bob), Brock (Susan), Esther Barrons (David), Kim (Judy), and very proud grandmother of Joel, Duncan, Laurel, David, Andrina. Lindsay, Carlton, Hollis, Charlie, and Andrew. Born in Hamilton,
Ontario, to Dr. Percy and Andrina Macfarlane, graduate of Westdale Collegiate and McMaster (BA), a WWII veteran and member of the WRNS (Wrens). She will be remembered for her commitment to the community including St. Paul’s United Church, the CNIB, Hamilton Artisans Guild and the Junior League of Hamilton. Her creative touch as an artisan in copper enamel and glass led her to many craft fairs and finally the early years creating and building Textures on Locke St., Hamilton. She was a devoted participant and fan of her children’s and grandchildren’s many and varied activities plus a lifelong supporter of the McMaster Marauders and Hamilton Ti-Cats. A skilled golfer until she retired her clubs at age 86, Andrina also gained great pleasure through music and a good round of bridge. She loved travel – whether through the Dundas Travel Club, her own worldwide adventures or following those of her children and grandchildren, she approached all with a curiosity and openness to learning. Andrina lived a life full of adventure and love, and was an inspiration for many: paraphrasing Invictus (Henley) – she was the master of her fate; and the captain of her soul. The family sends a special thanks to the staff and her many friends at Amica at Dundas for the caring and compassionate support during her final years. Friends will be received by the family on Friday afternoon and evening, January 3, 2014 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. A celebration of Andrina’s life will take place at ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, 29 Park Street West, Dundas on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ten Thousand Villages, 65B Heritage Drive, New Hamburg, ON N3A 2J3 would be appreciated by the family.
