Jan 16, 2021 |
(March 14, 1932 – January 14, 2021) passed away peacefully at Emmanuel House Hospice in Hamilton in his 88th year. Loving father of Michael (Peigi) of Maple, Alex (Christina Marshall) of Toronto, Tim of Winnipeg, and Christina Palmer (Dave) of Vancouver. Predeceased by his first wife, Gertrude Papakyriakou, parents Michael and Virginia Papakyriakou (Greece), and loving aunt Alice Licos (Greece). Remembered lovingly by wife Gertraud Singh and her daughter Sheila (Stevan Gacesa) and her son Raja (Priya Arora). Survived by his sister Niki (George Thomas) of Ottawa, and her children Michelle (Christian) and James (Linda) and their families. He will also be so sadly missed by grandchildren John (Alison), Ben (Milan), Matt (Kristen), Ashleigh, Brendan, Nick, Alexander, Rafael and Rohan. Not to be forgotten, “Big Papa” will also be greatly missed by great grandchildren Theo and Troy. John arrived on Canadian soil in 1955 from Greece. Upon completing an Engineering degree at McGill University in Montreal, he moved to Ontario for a work term at Ontario Hydro in Niagara Falls. He then worked at Westinghouse in Hamilton. In November 1958, John started work at El-Met-Parts in Dundas, Ontario, a company that makes laminations for electric motors. Remaining there for 62 years, he led a management buyout of El-Met-Parts in 1987. This kept the company in Dundas, and continued to provide employment to generations of Dundas residents. In addition to being a hard-working entrepreneur, he was a devoted family man. He made his family feel loved and honoured. A private celebration of John’s life will be held at Turner Funeral Home in Dundas on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. A larger celebration to honour this wonderful man will be held when larger gatherings will be allowed. The family would like to recognize the compassionate and professional care provided by Bayshore Home Health and Emmanuel House Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Panagia Greek Orthodox Church and Emmanuel House Hospice (both in Hamilton).
Jan 14, 2021 |
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing on January 12, 2021, of our beloved sister Mary Elizabeth (Donald) Calamai in her 77th year at the Juravinski Hospital. She was cared for by brother Rick and sister Patsy and the wonderful caring staff at the hospital especially Nathan, Shawnee, Joy, Natalie, Lauren and Dr. Raza. Mary was an avid world traveler having lived in London, Nairobi, Washington D.C., Vancouver and Ottawa as she accompanied her husband Peter at his various postings with Southam News. In later years they delighted in travelling together with a group of friends from University affectionately referred to as “The Dorking Dozen”. Mary moved to Stratford with Peter in 2016 to spend their retirement, closer to friends and the theatre that they loved. She was an avid Theater goer who actively fostered the same love in her many young nieces and nephews, treating them and their parents to an annual trip to the Stratford Festival since 1996. Mary was a collector of many things, with a special interest in beautiful fabrics, china and ephemera. She loved good food especially when accompanied by close friends and family, and a glass of white wine. Mary enjoyed spending time at the family cottage and was able to enjoy one last summer there in 2020. Mary is predeceased by her husband Peter Calamai, her parents Lt. Col. H. L. (Bud) and Frances Donald, her nephew Alex and her brother-in-law Doug McArthur. She is survived by her siblings Margaret McArthur, Jim Donald, Joe Donald (Sherree), Sue Rooney (Jim), Patsy Donald (Kevin McTiernan), Mike Donald (Mary Ann) and Rick Donald (Rose). She is also survived by brother in laws Michael Calamai and Paul Calamai (Kathy Sharpe). She will be missed dearly by her many nieces and nephews, Keith McArthur (Laura Williams), Liane Netherton, Fiona McArthur (Andrew Popov), Jennifer Cote (Jacob), Joe Rooney (Carly Howard), Stephanie McArthur, Jessica Donald (Mark Carolan), Christine Armstrong (Jeff), Tim Donald (Kirsty), Steve Donald (Marcy), Jenna Donald, Ashley Donald (Lee Pelham), Patrick Donald (Chelsea) and Christopher Donald. Mary also loved spending time with her great nieces and nephews, Lauryn, Josh and Izzy Cote, Samantha Netherton, Connor and Bryson McArthur, Neva and Meara Popov, Nicholas and Madeline Armstrong, Matthew Donald and Madison Donald. She will also be remembered by her Calamai nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mary leaves behind a close group of friends, many of whom she has known for nearly six decades. There will be a Memorial Mass and Celebration of life at a later date. In lieu flowers the family asks for donations to the Cure GRIN Foundation.
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Jan 14, 2021 |
Walker, Martha Margaret (Betty) (nee Whyte) – passed away peacefully at Hamilton General Hospital in her 91st year on January 7, 2021. Beloved by her daughter Irene (Ray), grandsons David (Lori) and Matthew (Orsha) and great grandchildren, Brooke, Kade, Shae, Seth, Vaughn and Tage. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 69 years, Jimmy, in 2020.
Betty, also known as Nana Nana, spent her life taking care of people – her siblings when she was younger, and Jimmy and Irene, and her growing family later on. She was a strong personality, filled with kindness and love for all of her family, and was the bond that held together distant nephews and brothers and sisters through all the tough times and the good times and crises of the near and extended family. Betty was a hardworking and feisty woman, but most of all, she taught all of us what unconditional love means. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In her working years, Betty did secretarial work. In retirement she was an avid volunteer with The Huntington Society, and Hamilton’s Out of the Cold program. For years she enjoyed daily water exercises at the YWCA. She created beautiful works of art with her crocheted blankets and handmade Father Christmases. Her self taught upholstery skills were professional quality – between her curtain making and reupholstering of chairs and couches, she could have been an interior decorator. She was a person of many skills.
Special thanks to the staff at Aberdeen Gardens, and visiting wound care nurses, who took such good care of her in her last years.
Cremation has taken place. Due to the current COVID restrictions, a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Should you wish to make a donation in Betty’s name, please consider Mission Services of Hamilton https://mission-services.com/
Dec 28, 2020 |
August 4, 1934 to December 25, 2020
Sadly, on Christmas Day, in her 86th year, Nan passed away at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, Ontario. Nan will be reunited with her husband and soul mate Stan, who passed away in May 1996. Much loved mother of Martin (Peg) and Linda (Doug) and grandmother of Heather and Thomas, Nan was born and raised in the Bannfoot, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Nan is survived by her sisters Maria, Olive, Myrtle and Eileen and her brother John all of whom reside still, in Northern Ireland.
As a young woman, Nan worked in a sewing factory in Portadown for several years before deciding to move to England to look for work. While there she met Stanley Hunter and in due course they were married and started a family. The next step in their life adventure together was a move to Canada which became permanent except for one short return move back to England. Once settled back in Canada, Stan worked as a structural engineer while Nan focussed on raising the children and maintaining the home along with doing some occasional domestic work outside the home. She was skilled at keeping a spotless and organized home.
After Stan died in 1996 Nan was on her own. A difficult year. In 1997 when her son and his wife decided to move to Canmore, Alberta they asked Nan if she wanted to join them. She responded with a resounding “Yes!” This became a typical response from Nan in the coming years. She was always willing to take that next step if there was someone to take it with her. The three of them lived in Alberta for 5 1/2 years and then moved to Vancouver Island for 8 1/2 years before returning to Ontario to live in Dundas. While living in Alberta and on Vancouver Island Nan did some volunteering in senior’s care on the Long Term Care Unit at the Canmore Hospital and at Cairnsmore Place an Extended Care Facility in Duncan, BC. Wherever she went she was fast to make friends. She learned everybody’s names and had the gift of being an excellent listener. So many people she befriended described her as sweet and kind.
Nan’s stay at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas began just over 3 1/2 years ago. In that time she managed to build many new relationships with staff and fellow residents. We loved so much how the staff appreciated her for who she was. She was treated with kindness, dignity and respect. As her health deteriorated, they provided gentle, competent support. We will be forever grateful to them for this.
A special mention must be made of Eleanor and Earl Somerville and their daughter Lisa from Portadown, N. Ireland. Eleanor (Nan’s niece) and her family took Nan on many trips to Florida and visited her and us in Canada every two years, keeping Nan well connected with her Irish family. Also deserving of special mention for their love and support of Nan are Susan Scriver Kenel and Connie and Len Wickens of Dundas. They entertained her and contributed to her happiness in so very many ways.
Cremation has taken place and Nan will be interred with her husband at Halton Hills Memorial Gardens in Burlington. Hopefully, sometime in 2021 a celebration of life with family and friends can take place. If so desired a donation to the Ontario SPCA or to the Saint Joseph’s Villa Foundation in Dundas would be appreciated.
Dec 18, 2020 |
March 21, 1955 – December 16, 2020
Peacefully at home with family members present, Janine passed from us, ending a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. Beloved wife of Fletcher G. Hunt (m. June 30, 1978) and mother to James, William, Gordon, Rebecca (husband Sylvain Boudreau), Charles (Sheridan) and Tara (husband Joel Vienneau) – a role model and inspiration to all whose paths she crossed, but especially to her husband, children and six grandchildren.
Predeceased by parents Leonard and Emily (nee Kallio) Booher, step-father Lloyd Workentine and by sister Shaline and brother-in-law Salah Adam who, along with children Joshua and Rebecca, were taken tragically as a result of the Air Egypt crash in 1999. Survived by brothers Rodney (Joy), Raymond (Debbie) and sister Nella (Randy) Lall.
Janine was a graduate of The University of Calgary, where she majored in The Humanities. Her life-long love of music and the care she consistently showed for young people combined, in recent years, to give Hamiltonians a highly thought of and cherished teacher, with certification as a specialist in piano and the music of Carl Orff.
A private family Service will take place with interment to follow in Grove Cemetery, Dundas, Ontario. Donations to a charity of choice, in Janine’s name, would be appreciated by the family.
“I believe that the mystery of the beautiful in nature and art is a sensible reflection of the mystery of faith.”
Simone Weil
Dec 17, 2020 |
Of Dundas, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Villa in her 96th year. Born on April 27, 1925 she is predeceased by her parents Murray and Grace Crockett, and by her brother Jim and sister-in-law Barb. A genuine person, she was someone who dearly loved and treasured her family and friends throughout her life. She enjoyed and was fulfilled by her career as a Special Education teacher with the Hamilton Wentworth School Board for many years. As someone who cheered for the underdog, fought for the marginalized, loved all creatures great and small, she shared what she had with those in need. She will be missed by many, remembered by those whose life she impacted, and welcomed by those she loved who have gone on ahead. We celebrate her life, and are thankful she was in ours. Private cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers it was her wish that donations be made to the Hamilton Burlington SPCA, Doctors Without Borders, or Amnesty International. A memorial service will be held in her honor when the time comes that we can gather together again.
Dec 17, 2020 |
It is with sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother Rose on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas. She will be forever remembered and loved by her daughter Pam (Bob Leslie) and son Scott (Nancy) and her grandchildren Zachary, Brett and Tori. Thank you to all the staff at St. Joseph’s Villa for their care and compassion. A celebration of Rose’s life will be held at a later date. If you so wish, donations to the Parkinson Canada would be appreciated by the family.
Dec 11, 2020 |
November 19, 1926 – December 8, 2020
Chester passed away peacefully with family by his side in his 95th year. Predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Marleene. Father to Dave (Christine), Karen (Al), Kevin (Karen), Darleene and Russell. Grandpa to Kathryn, Jessica, Cameron, Caitlyn, Jordan, Emilie, Richie and Ethan. Great-Grandpa to Jackson, Sebastian, Sawyer, and Kyle. Chester was born in Huntsville to William and Alice Booth. He was the oldest of 14 children. Chester moved to Dundas at a young age in pursuit of work. He found work, he later met his wife, and made Dundas his home. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A private family service has taken place.
Dec 10, 2020 |
April 30, 1928 – December 6, 2020
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s hospital on Sunday, December 6, in his 93rd year after a short illness. Al will now be reunited with Betty (née Major) his loving wife of 65 years (2018). Much loved father of David (Sheila), Gregory (Jill), Thomas (Andrea), Mary (Rick) and Nancy (Calvin). Proud grandfather of Rachel, Veronica, Brian, Rebecca, Stephanie, Erica, Wendy, Melanie, Natalie, Nathan, Lindsay, Craig and Sarah. Great-grandfather of Ethan, Caroline, Hartley, Owen, Benjamin, James, Lylah, and Jude. Born and raised in Toronto, Al graduated from Humberside Collegiate (1946) and received an Honours BA from the University of Toronto (1950), Ontario College of Education (1951) and Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto (1954). It was while attending university that he met his wife, Betty. Al taught at Burford High School from 1951 to 1957, then served as principal from 1957 to 1959. At the time, he was the youngest high school principal in Ontario. His Burford years were among the most memorable of his career. Al was asked to join the Ontario Department of Education as a Special Services Guidance Inspector in 1959 and travelled the province inspecting high schools until 1962. The opportunity to spend more time with his family presented itself when he was recruited by the Hamilton Board of Education as Supervisor of Guidance Services, spending 24 years in the role from 1962 until his retirement in 1986. During his tenure he grew the number of guidance counselors to include all Hamilton high schools. In 1970 he began a pilot project to install guidance counselors in three elementary schools. By 1984 this had grown to counselors in over thirty elementary schools. While he was proud of the expansion of the guidance program, he found great satisfaction in dealing with individual students and families, and he was personally involved with the admission of Visa students, immigrants and refugees. He assessed the students’ needs, created individual tailored programs and placed them in schools, personally helping them to assimilate to their new environment. As in his Burford years, the kids always came first and he took a personal interest in each student. Al’s contribution to young people continued for many years, culminating with his recognition as ONTChild Volunteer of the Year in 1986. Following his retirement Al enthusiastically supported Betty after her ordination as a United Church minister in 1987 until she retired in 2002. His contributions to the community were numerous, including being an active member and generous financial supporter of his church. He was on the Board of Directors for Hamilton Wesley House and was active with the Kiwanis Club for 22 years, serving as President in 1970-71. Al was proud of his 113 plasma and platelet donations to Canadian Blood Services. Al and Betty travelled the world for many years, always in high style. Al was an avid gardener throughout his life and was a very proud recipient of three Trillium awards in the last five years. Above all, most important to Al was his partnership and devotion to Betty and the love of his family. He was a role model to his children and grandchildren alike. Al was always a positive person, with a clear set of values that guided him throughout his life. He loved people, and as such, people gravitated towards him. He was fortunate to have had so many wonderful friends. The family would like to thank his neighbours who provided friendship and support to Betty and Al for many years. In his retirement speech from the Board, Al summed it up by saying his two credos were “Live one day at a time and leave a little room for God”. Cremation has taken place. Hopefully a celebration of life with family and friends can be held in 2021. If so desired, a donation to The Salvation Army, Wesley Urban Ministries or Good Shepherd would be appreciated.
Dec 10, 2020 |
December 8,1941 – December 5, 2020
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence in Hamilton, ON at the age of 78 years. Survived by his son Anthony (Linda) Hahn of Dundas and predeceased by his daughter Rebecca. Loved by his granddaughters Kelsey, Rachel and Emily and great granddaughter Morgan. Beloved brother of Sheila (John) Walter. Predeceased by his parents, Eldon and Barbara Hahn, brother Murray (Stella) Hahn of Nova Scotia and by his three infant brothers and his three infant sisters. Uncle to many nieces and nephews in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Michigan. Previously of Windsor, Ontario, Barry loved to be around the rink, whether it be at the old Riverside arena or a beer league hockey game in Dundas. He will always be our “Coach”. The family would like to thank the staff at Grace Villa for their care and comfort. Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration will take place at a later date.
