It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rudi on Jan. 29, 2022 with his wife by his side. Cherished husband of Waltraud, predeceased by siblings Brigita, Leon and Reinhold. Fondly remembered by sister Ilona and nephew Patrick of Germany, brother-in-law Jonas, nieces and nephews Edith, Bruno Lucy, John, Susan and Stephen as well as many great-nephews and nieces. He will be missed by friends in Canada, Germany and Sweden. He was born in Büsum, Germany, grew up in Lübeck, spent summers in Sweden and immigrated to Canada in 1968 where he met his wife, Waltraud. He will be remembered for his humour, infectious laugh and kindness to others. He was hard working and never backed away from challenges. Special thanks to Nurse Marion and the staff at Bob Kemp Hospice for their expert care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
Betty Jean Mable (Dunham) Forster was born on February 6, 1929 and went home to be with her Loving Lord on January 31, 2022 in her 93rd year.
Betty is pre-deceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Kenneth Alexander Forster (2005), her father William Dunham and her mother Jean (Knox) Dunham, her brother William (Bill) Dunham and also by her granddaughter Denine Forster.
Betty was a loving mother to her five children and will be greatly missed by Linda of Brampton, Kenneth (Christina) of Ancaster, Heather (Eric) of Cambridge, Carleton (Sandra) of Hyde Park, NY., Robert (Julie) of Ancaster. She will also be missed by her grandchildren Daniel, Vanessa, Philip (Jennifer), Melanie (Phil), Ryan (Kimberly), Gregory (Rebecca), Susan (Erik), Alexander (Kristen), Jonathan (Bethany), Rachel (Abe), Rebekah (Tim), Jesse, Jocelyn, Aaron, and by great grandchildren Clark, Ava, Teigen, Chase, Addison, Cadence, Abram, Carter, Molly, Mackenzie, Ellyse, Caleb, Piper, Debra, Devon, Jonathan, Morgan, David, Trevor, Chloe, Logan, William, and Amelia. Betty is also survived by her brother James Dunham.
Betty and her family lived on Maplehurst Farm near Copetown where they raised prize-winning Guernsey cattle. She was well known for her community and church involvement on various committees and boards. Betty attended Zion Hill United Church and later was a member of Jerseyville United Church. One of Betty’s joys was volunteering for the V.O.N., driving many to appointments and reading to those who were house bound. She delighted in holiday celebrations when the family gathered together and enjoyed playing cards at every opportunity.
The love and joy that Betty shared everywhere she went made this world a better place. Her absence will leave a big void in our hearts, but the memories of her loving kindness will leave a warmth in our spirits. Many thanks to PSW Debbie for her dedicated service and friendship over many years.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Jerseyville United Church, the V.O.N., or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on January 29, 2022 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Bob for over 52 years. Loving mother to Laurie (Louis) and Dan (Shannon). Caring grandmother to Ryan, Leah, and Connor. Predeceased by her parents James and Catherine Hunter, her brother Bill and sister Linda. Survived by her siblings Roger (Mildred), Jim, Don (Eleanor), Donna (Butch), Doug, Cathy (Ian), and sister-in-law Ann. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. She played in the DWSA for many years. The family would like to give special thanks to Cathy, Ian, Susan, and Ann for their support. A private family service will take place on Saturday, February 5th from 1-2:30p.m. by invitation only at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas., followed by a Celebration of Debbie’s Life for Friends at the Hamilton Air Force Association, 128 King St. E. Dundas, from 3-6p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to the MS Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.
The heart of our family was taken from us unexpectedly on January 27, 2022. Sandra Lee Flosman (nee Clark) was born in Hamlet, North Carolina in 1942. She married George Flosman in 1963 and moved to Canada. This year would have been their 59th wedding anniversary. She is survived by sister Meg; brothers: Robbie (Phyllis), Terry (Maureen) and Mark (Deborah); sons: Mike (Heather) and Rob (Meredith). But it was her 6 grandchildren that were the lights of her life: Alec, Jane, Sadie, Ben, Will and Isaac. Greatly missed will be her warmth, selflessness, gentle southern charm, and her chocolate chip cookies. Sandra’s Service will be held on Wednesday, February 2nd, at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas at 1:00 p.m. If you wish to attend, please go the the signup link below as there are a limited number of seats. Those attending must have both vaccinations and show proof at the funeral home. For those of you who are unable to attend Sandra’s Service in person, you may click on the livestream link below on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Passed away peacefully at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas, Ontario on January 22, 2022 at 105 years young. Beloved mother of Lloyd (deceased), Marilyn Ilnisky, Wayne (deceased), Carl (deceased), Harvey and Barry. Grandmother to 10, great-grandmother to 24 and great-great-grandmother to 1 . Helen was a devoted mother and member of West Flamborough Presbyterian Church. May she rest in peace. Special thanks to the Doctors and Staff at Wentworth Lodge, Oak Lane for their exceptional care provided throughout her stay. Cremation has taken place and in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a church or charity of your choice.
Passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2022 after a courageous journey with ALS, (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Brian was born on September 15, 1957 and spent his childhood on the Toronto Island (Wards Island), later residing in the Upper Beaches area of Toronto where he and his wife raised their family. Son of the late Olive and Stewart Search. Loving husband of Suzanne (nee O’Neill) Search. Devoted father to Kristen Armstrong (Cole) of Toronto, ON and Carolyn Brander (Will) of Norval, ON. Loving grandfather to Benson Brander and James Armstrong. Brian is fondly remembered by all of his loving cousins. He had a close-knit circle of lifelong friends who rallied around him during his illness. Brian retired from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in 2012 after a career of dedicated service. Brian’s kindness, humor and caring nature will be missed by all whom he touched and influenced throughout his lifetime. Cremation has taken place. There will be no service at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Villa (Margaret’s Place Hospice)
Peter, (a.k.a. the Duke of Dundas) passed away recently with family by his side at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, the town he loved. Peter was the loving husband of Gail (nee Smith), proud father of Camille, Darren (Heidi), Troy (Lonie), Corey Smith (Carolina) and David Smith (Laura), grandfather of Rachel, Nicole, Evelyn and Arthur, and great-grandfather of Serenity, brother of Robert (Ken), Larry (Vicki), Don (Paulette), and uncle to their children. He was born and worked in Hamilton at Stelco for most of his life and enjoyed darts, curling, baseball, golfing and playing poker with his poker buddies. Many thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s Villa for Peter’s care. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please consider St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation. Cremation has taken place.
“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.” Psalm 27:4
The Lord, in His infinite wisdom, has taken unto Himself our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on Friday, January 21, 2022 in her 89th year, after a short illness. Dear wife of Peter Vanden Berg for 66 years. Cherished mother of Glenda and Harry Piersma, Audrey and Jacob Van Wyck, Jeffrey Vanden Berg, Douglas and Irene Vanden Berg, Peter and Lydia Vanden Berg, Gary and Elizabeth Vanden Berg, and David and Anneke Vanden Berg. Loving grandmother of 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A loving sister to the late Kathleen Hamstra, the late Jacob and Grace Hamstra, the late Rev. Gerald and Theresa Hamstra, the late Ralph and Jeanette Haalstra, Peter and the late Audrey Hamstra, Lysbeth and Alan White, and Annie and Peter Thomas. A loving sister-in-law to the late Bas and Tina Vanden Berg, the late Arie Vanden Berg and his wife Jannie, Jack and Mary Vanden Berg, the late Bart Vanden Berg and his wife Agnes, Dick and Irene Vanden Berg, and Tiny and the late Bernhard Van Gorsel. Visitation on Monday, January 24th from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. at EBENEZER FREE REFORMED CHURCH, 253 Weirs Lane, where the Service for Wendy will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30. Interment to follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bonisa Mission, Trinitarian Bible Society, or Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary.
Peacefully and with his family around him, Tony passed at Margaret’s Place Hospice on January 17th, 2022 and is now with our Risen Lord.
Tony will be dearly missed by his loving wife Carol of 52 years. He was blessed with five children, Beth (Greg Belshaw), Tom (Rosanna), Maria (Adam Borczyk), Pete (Amanda) and Patrick (Jess). Tony was the treasured grandfather of Callum, Colin, Adrienne, Josephine, Johannah, Chelsea, Connor, Dylan, Haley, Landon and Jacob, who brought him immense joy.
Tony was born in Eccles, England to the late Carl and Maria Kerigan. Tony attended the London Hospital Medical School where he played rugby and met his sweetheart Carol. They were married in Albany, New York in 1969 and moved to Hamilton in 1971 where he completed his residency in internal medicine at McMaster University. Tony was on the staff at the Hamilton General Hospital for more than 40 years. Tony’s love for learning led him to additional training in respirology, care for the elderly, and palliative care. In retirement, Tony provided palliative care to patients in the community and at Emmanuel House. Tony will be remembered for his dedication and compassion for his patients as well as his enthusiastic and gentle mentorship of medical students and residents.
Tony was a founding member of the Catholic Physicians Guild of Hamilton. He was a volunteer at L’Arche and at YMCA Camp Wanakita in Haliburton in the medical centre. Tony, along with Carol, enjoyed many years of teaching marriage preparation courses. He enjoyed dragon boating with Lively Dragon, being in nature, walking, hiking, singing with Carol while she played the ukulele, and spending time with his grandkids.
He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Cecilia Hughes, twin sister Pat Kyrou (Andreas deceased) and brother Shaun Kerigan (Angela) and his nieces and nephews in England as well as his brother-in-law, Brother William Martin, FSC in Lincoft, New Jersey.
Tony’s family extends their deepest gratitude to Dr. Anne Boyle, Dr. Gordon Okawara, Dr. Samantha Winemaker, Julia Rock NP, Dr. Linou Zou, Dr. Jill Rudkowski, the clinical staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital, the palliative care community team, and the staff and volunteers at Margaret’s Place Hospice for their compassionate care and support for Tony and the family throughout his illness and last days.
Visitation will be held at Turner Funeral Home, 53 Main Street in Dundas on Friday, January 21, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St. Augustine’s Church, 58 Sydenham Street in Dundas on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. and will be livestreamed. Interment to follow at St. Augustine’s Cemetery. Please wear bright colours if you wish! Respecting the restrictions of COVID-19, all guests must RSVP at https://signup.com/go/xsknWoJ on Tony’s obituary on the funeral home website for the visitation and provide proof of vaccination at the door. As there will be young grandchildren and elderly at the funeral, we request that attendees are fully vaccinated and masked. Tony’s family will host a celebration of life reception at a later time.
The Lord in His infinite wisdom and love, took to His Eternal, Heavenly home, Jane DeSterke on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in her 87th year. Dear, loving and cherished wife of John (2015). Deeply loved and devoted Mom of Pat and Pete Selles, Gary and Martha DeSterke, Lois and Pete Feijer, John and Cynthia DeSterke. Dear Oma to 25 grandchildren and Great-Oma to 61 great-grandchildren. Dear sister to 9, and Loved Aunt to many more. We regret that, due to severe Covid Restrictions, there will be no opportunity for visitation. Funeral Service will be held at Maranatha Free Reformed Church, 1114 Old Mohawk Road, Ancaster on Saturday January 15, at 11a.m. For those who wish to view the Funeral Service by Live Stream, use the following link: www.sermonaudio.com/frchamilton. Pastor C. Pronk officiating. Private family interment to follow. If desired, donations in her memory may be made to Rehoboth Christian School in Copetown, ON.
“When I in righteous at last Thy glorious face shall see, When all the weary night is past, And I awake with Thee To view the glories that abide, Then, then I shall be satisfied.” (Psalter 31:7)
