With deep love and cherished memories, the family of Elsie Isabell Dearsley (née Smith) announces her passing on October 29, 2025 at St Joseph’s Villa at the age of 90, finally at rest after a long journey with Alzheimer’s.
Elsie and her beloved late husband, Bill, who was her partner in all things for 59 years, built a life filled with family, laughter, and love. Proud mother of Brenda (Keven), Gary, and Bill; loving grandmother “Grams” to Trevor (Karen), Matt (Sonja), Candace (Ryan), Scott (Melissa), and Karleigh; great-grandmother to Danielle, Jessica (Adriana), Ara, Samya, Mason, Maren, George, Easton, and Oliver; and great-great-grandmother to Alaina. She will also be deeply missed by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins, who held a special place in her heart.
Elsie was fiercely resourceful, endlessly creative, and never without a project on the go or a Post-It note list. She was known for her jerry-rigging skills, collection of pigs, love of baking, and hosting delicious family dinners. She volunteered for many years with the Ancaster Agricultural Society, and community church dinners, always giving her time generously with both passion and humour.
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Michael Robert Wilcox on October 25, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of 55 years to the late June Wilcox (2021). Loving father to Robert (Marianne) Wilcox, David (Letitia) Wilcox, and Catherine (Ben) Sanderson. Proud grandfather to Robert and Megan Wilcox, Lindsay (Tyler), Ainslie, and Kylie Wilcox. Loving brother to Loretta (Santo) Alfano, and beloved uncle to Nick (Mirella) and Mike (Anna) Alfano.
Michael was born in Hamilton, Ontario to Robert and Imelda Wilcox. He grew up in the East End and was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School. Mike eventually became an insurance adjuster for Simcoe & Erie and later, York Fire. He was a proud member of the Insurance Institute of Canada as a designated Chartered Insurance Professional until his retirement in 2005. Mike loved sports and was an avid recreational hockey player, playing with the Milton Industrial Hockey League for a number of years. He loved to play tennis, golf, and was a proud season ticket holder for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. A long-time resident of Ancaster, Mike was a trusted friend and neighbour to many, and was a generous patron to many charities. Mike was a very social person, and took a genuine interest in people, their professions and their families.
His family wishes to thank the kind and caring staff at Wentworth Lodge for their compassion and understanding. Their contribution to his quality of life will never be forgotten.
Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, for visitations on Thursday, October 30 from 5-7 pm and Friday, October 31 from 10-11 am. The funeral service will take place at 11 am, after Friday’s visitation. The reception will take place immediately after the service, followed by the interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Ancaster.
Childs, Dorothy (nee Saunders) – Peacefully at Wentworth Lodge on Friday, October 10, 2025, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest (2021) and dear mother of Wayne (Dawn) and the late Gary and mother-in-law of Judi. Sadly missed by her 5 grandchildren; Matthew (Terri), Natalie, Benjamin (Robin), Stephanie (Brent) and Joe and by her 4 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 10-11a.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas where the funeral service will immediately follow. Interment will take place following the Service at Grove Cemetery.
Passed away peacefully at Margaret’s Place on Thursday, October 9, 2025 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Walker. Loving mother to Jeff (Sharon) and Steven (Tammy). Caring grandmother to Stacy, Lisa, Sarah, Erica, Joel, and great-grandmother to 14 great-grandchildren. Loving sister to Jack Hood, Gwen (Gord) Rayner and Brian (Cathy) Hood. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews and her friends at the coffee shop. Thanks to Dr. Heller and staff at the Juravinski Hospital and to the staff at Margaret’s Place Hospice. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Tuesday, October 14th from 7-9p.m. for a visitation and again at 10a.m on October 15th until 11a.m. when the service will take place. Interment to take place at Strabane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Margaret’s Place or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
With sadness, we announce the passing of Cecilia on October 3, 2025. She died with dignity, at the Parkview Nursing Centre in Hamilton, Ontario.
Wife of Leslie, mother of Chris and Anita, she set out from her native India to forge a new life in Canada. A kind and loving soul, Cecilia was a trusted confidant to many family members and friends. She was also a gracious host at many memorable dinner parties at her home in Dundas, Ontario.
She will be greatly missed.
A Visitation will be held at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario on Wednesday October 22 at 1:00 p.m., with a memorial service in her honour taking place at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Passed away peacefully at the Juravinski Hospital on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Kras. Loving mother to Ted (Sharon – Predeceased), Chet (Debi), Cathy – Predeceased, Christine- Predeceased, Jerry (Tracey), Rick (Sandra), Matt (Sue). Caring grandmother to Nancy (Tony), Matthew (Jill) Ryan – Predeceased, Andrew (Shehnila), Kathleen, Teresa (Ben), Jessica (Michelle), Daniel, Michael, Megan and great-grandmother to Ella, Avery, Abby, Lily, Evie, Westley, Zachary, Hannah, Adeline, Stella – Predeceased, Blake and Beau. Loving sister to Kasimir (Gladys) Ochtabienski – Predeceased, Stan (Bernadette) Ochtabienski. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Genny was the matriarch of her family. She was a strong foundation for her family; for her to live, see and experience many grandchildren and great-grandchildren is such a blessing. Genny is resting peacefully now and feeling the love from her family, now and always. Our thanks to the doctors and nurses at Juravinski Hospital who took wonderful care of her.
Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, on Wednesday, October 15 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm for a visitation. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Augustine’s Parish, 58 Sydenham St, Dundas, on Thursday, October 16 at 1:00p.m. After the Mass, an entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and a reception at St. Augustine’s Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. To share a memory or post a condolence, please visit Genny’s obituary at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca
Peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Norm (1987). Loving mother to Ken (Karen), Mike (Sandy), John (Lisa). Caring grandmother to Kathryn (Alastair), James (Danielle), Bradley (Leah), Bryan (Cassandra), Chris, Tim (Julianne), Katelyn (James), Rebecca, Laura (predeceased) and great-grandmother to William, Olivia, Grayson and Amelia. A private family service will take place. A Celebration of Ann’s Life will take place at a later date.
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Elaine Hewitt (nee Smith). Cremation has taken place. An interment will take place on Friday, October 3, at 1:00p.m. at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our loving mother, Margaret. Predeceased by her devoted and dearly missed husband, Orland, in 2002 after 55 years of marriage. Also predeceased by her father Frank Sebastian, mother Hermina (Nee Warzecha) and her sister Kathy Grace.
Left to mourn are her sisters Joan, Kent, Elizabeth Robinson and Cecelia Roberts, all of Cambridge. Deeply saddened, are her children; Barbara Maloney (Michael), Marlene Coke (Neil), Robert Gumbert and Michael Gumbert. Mom delighted in her grandchildren; Tara Whalen, Kyle Maloney, Nicole Skinner, David Revell, Lisa Revell, Christopher Gumbert, Brendan Gumbert, Ryan Gumbert, their partners and her 13 great-grandchildren.
Mom was like a second mother to her nieces; Judy and Lisa and many of her children’s friends who called her mom. A very special thank you to our dear friend, June Morash, for your companionship, support and help with mom’s care over the last few years. June and mom had a special bond.
Before having a family, mom worked at Leonard’s in Dundas and Westinghouse in Hamilton. Later, she was employed, until her retirement, as manager with the Red Cross Homemakers Association for Dundas and surrounding area. Mom was a prolific writer of poetry. She was very proud to have one of her poems published in a book called “Lives Lived: Stories North of 50”. Thank you to the staff at Aberdeen Gardens where she spent 11 happy years. Thank you to her good friend Mary Perry for your companionship. Her last few months were spent at Wentworth Lodge, who provided her with wonderful, compassionate and respectful care.
Mom’s faith was an important part of her life. She prayed the rosary daily. She was a long time parishioner of St. Augustine’s Parish and a member and supporter of the CWL.
The family will host a breakfast reception in St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, 58 Sydenham St., from 9:00am to 10:45am on Friday, October 10, 2025, followed by a mass at 11:00am in the church. Burial to follow at St. Augustine’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Mom’s memory to the SPCA or a charity for the homeless and less fortunate.
We take comfort knowing you are finally reunited with your beloved husband, Orland. May you happily spend eternity together.
Francis (Frans) is now resting in God’s loving hands. He died at 98 after a full and vibrant life enjoying nature, travel and every special occasion along with family and friends. Born in The Netherlands and immigrated with his family to Hamilton in 1963. He Retired from McMaster Mechanical Engineering Department over 30 years ago.
Francis was the loving husband for 61 years of his late wife Annemarie, and also a devoted father to his 2 children, John (Mary), and Francien (Michael). Loving Opa to his grandchildren Michael (Melissa), Derek, Justina (Michael), August and Geoffrey, and great grandchildren Nathaniel, Emilia and Christopher. Francis was also a loving brother to Lia and Loes (predeceased).
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday September 30th, 2025 at St. Augustine’s Parish, 58 Sydenham St, Dundas, at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Good Shepherd Centre.
