aka Birdie lover of life and laughter died Sunday, July 19 in her 55th year. Self proclaimed favourite child of Gladys and Roy. Deeming herself the best sibling, she was a crazy silly sister to Michael, Patricia, Tracie and Shawn. The family did however concur she was the most amazing, caring Aunt to Dan, Chris, Justice and Sibylle. A fun loving humorous woman, she worked for the CRA making taxes fun, no easy accomplishment. Her favourite pastime was eating and hanging out with her wide circle of friends and making them laugh mostly in wildly inappropriate ways (just ask them). Although a good eater, she was not a good cook, often using the home smoke detector as her oven timer. She loved coca-cola but it didn’t love her as she was diabetic. She also loved bingo but only when she won (an embarrassment for Patricia who went with her). Her middle finger was the finger she liked the most as she used it often (a sense of pride for Michael who taught and encouraged her in this behaviour). Her only regret was not becoming a stand up comic because she said she likes to sit too much. No viewing or funeral services will be held because Colleen believed in laughing not crying. Although a celebration of Colleen’s life will be held at a later date, after her “cry baby” sister Tracie stops crying. Colleen touched many throughout her memorable life and will be greatly missed by all.
April 8, 1944 – June 26, 2020
Al was a born educator who through his profession with the HWDSB strove to ignite a love for learning in students. Upon retirement he pursued his hobbies of golf, fishing, curling, skiing and riding his motorcycle. Al easily engaged anyone he met in conversation. He was a Past Master of the Lodge of Strict Observance. He loved and was loved by his wife Brenda. Al’s pride and joy were his children Rick (Jackie) and Donna (Buck). Memory maker and adored Grandpa of his grandchildren Reilly, Jake, Trevor, Jessica, Shaelyn, Ainslie and Connor. He will be mourned by his sister Lee (Michael) Creal, brother Norm (Emma) Kunc, brother-in-law Jim (Mary) Grandy and his nephews and nieces. Brother-in-law of Wanda and Peter Olsen. Al’s circle of friends reached far and wide and his presence will be missed. A heartfelt thank you to the team of healthcare workers who guided and cared for Al with compassion and always gave us hope. To our friends and neighbours who supported us – when days were dark you brought us into the light. A private celebration of Al’s well lived life will be held. If you choose, a donation can be made in Al’s memory to City Kidz or your favourite charity.
After a courageous battle with cancer, Bill, of Greensville, passed away on Canada Day with his family by his side. Cremation has taken place. Respecting Bill’s wishes, there will be no service. Many thanks to Bill’s healthcare team.
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on June 27, 2020 in his 74th year. Cremation has taken place. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their excellent care.
Passed away at St. Joseph’s hospital on Friday, June 19, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Jackie (nee Bytheway) for over 49 years. Loving father to Michael and Megan (Ken) Jones. Caring grandfather to Iris Jones. Cremation has taken place. Due to the restrictions of COVID a private graveside service will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. James Anglican Church would be greatly appreciated.
Passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton in his 41st year. Beloved husband of Laura Morfaw. Loving father of Vanessa Morfaw, Prince Henry Morfaw, and Ricka Morfaw. Frederick is predeceased by his father Henry Morfaw, and is survived by his mother Stella Morfaw, his wife Laura, their three children (Vanessa, Prince, Ricka) and siblings Joseph, Arabella and Fanny. Born in Cameroon, Frederick trained as a Medical Doctor in the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1 from 1998 to 2005, where he later on did a specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2013. Prior to this he completed a Master of Science in Public Health Research at the University of Edinburgh in 2008, and a PhD in Health Research Methodology at McMaster University in 2019. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas, on Tuesday, June 23, 2:00-2:50, 3:10-4:00, 7:00-7:50, and 8:10-9:00. A funeral mass will take place at Canadian Martyrs Church, 1349 Main St. W., Hamilton, on Thursday, June 25, at 10:00am. Due to the COVID restrictions, please call the funeral home at 905-628-6412 if you would like to attend the visitation and/or mass as there is a limit to how many people can be in the building at a time. Everyone must wear a mask at all times, and must remain in their cars until their allotted time. All attendees must follow these directives: https://thebao.ca/registrars-directive-changes-to-funeral-and-visitation-attendance/.
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in his 92nd year. Beloved by his wife of 69 years, Betty, daughter Irene (Ray), grandsons David (Lori) and Matthew (Orsha) and great grandchildren, Brooke, Kade, Shae, Seth, Vaughn and Tage. He will be missed by all who knew him – to know him was to love him.
Jim retired from McMaster University in 1989, where he was associate registrar for over 20 years. In retirement he volunteered with the Huntington Society of Canada, and with MURA (including as president). He also greatly enjoyed stamp collecting and his stamp collecting friends, and discovered his inner artist. But family always came first. He was a good, loving man, always with a smile on his face.
Special thanks to all the staff at Aberdeen Gardens, who enriched his last years. Particular thanks to all the staff on the surgical six ward at St. Joseph’s – they provided such loving care in his final days.
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 Jim’s name, please consider St Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, or Jim’s favourite charity, Operation Smile Canada.
Sadly, on Saturday, June, 13th 2020, Patricia Mary Macdonald passed away of natural causes at the age of 94. She is survived by her husband, Alan Lawrence Macdonald. Patricia is survived by sons, Doug (Ava), Glenn (Donna) and Scott (Marianne), and predeceased by her son, Colin. Born June 10, 1926, Patricia was a wonderfully loving and gentle mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She married Alan Macdonald June 12, 1954. They recently had their 66th anniversary. Patricia spent her teenage years on Toronto Island, skating across in winter to go to school. As a young adult she worked at Clarkson-Gordon where she met Alan. Later on, she volunteered for the Red Cross and Cancer Society. She was a thoughtful and caring listener, a fabulous cook, an avid reader, and a kind spirit. She is already dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, cards for Alan would be appreciated. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the Red Cross. Red Cross (Hamilton Branch – 400 King Street East, Hamilton ON L8N 1C3 Tel: (905) 522-8485).
On Monday June 8, 2020, Terry Norman Moore passed away at age of 59 years.
Leaving behind his Mother Shirley Lee (the late Emerson Moore), sister and brothers Virginia Haggith (Ron), Bonny Roarke (Rick), Tim Moore, Michelle Hammouti (Larry), Sean Moore (Brenda) his extended family Michael Lee, Stanley Lee (Cindy), Lynn Lambertus (Jeff) and several nieces and nephews. A private family service was held June 12, 2020 at New Hope Christian centre with Karl Devries who officiated the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association and the New Hope Christian Centre would be appreciated.
With great sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing on June 10, 2020 of John, following a courageous battle with cancer at age 71. John’s gentle, kind and loving nature will be greatly missed by his wife of 42 years, Sandy (MacCharles); daughter Jennifer and Tim Gunby; son Michael and Christine (Tavares); grandchildren (his greatest joys) Emma, James, Nora, and Mila; brother Greg and Jane of Winnipeg; sister Carol Anne and Don Halstead of Calgary; sister Lourdes and Larry Kelly of Ottawa; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. John is predeceased by his parents Jack and Doreen and his brother Jim. The latter part of his civil engineering career was spent as a Director of Works in Dundas, Fleet Management for the City of Hamilton, and lastly Norfolk County Engineer until retirement in 2012. John loved baking cookies with his grandchildren, travelling, cycling the rail trail, pencil drawing, and skating with his buddies followed by coffee meetings to solve world problems. The family wishes to thank Doctors: Han, Juergens, Finley, the Palliative team at Juravinski Hospital and Dr. McMillan in Dundas for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place according to John’s wishes. A private family mass will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Should you wish to make a donation in John’s name, please consider the Juravinski Cancer Clinic or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
April 8, 1944 – June 26, 2020
Passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton in his 41st year. Beloved husband of Laura Morfaw. Loving father of Vanessa Morfaw, Prince Henry Morfaw, and Ricka Morfaw. Frederick is predeceased by his father Henry Morfaw, and is survived by his mother Stella Morfaw, his wife Laura, their three children (Vanessa, Prince, Ricka) and siblings Joseph, Arabella and Fanny. Born in Cameroon, Frederick trained as a Medical Doctor in the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1 from 1998 to 2005, where he later on did a specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2013. Prior to this he completed a Master of Science in Public Health Research at the University of Edinburgh in 2008, and a PhD in Health Research Methodology at McMaster University in 2019. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas, on Tuesday, June 23, 2:00-2:50, 3:10-4:00, 7:00-7:50, and 8:10-9:00. A funeral mass will take place at Canadian Martyrs Church, 1349 Main St. W., Hamilton, on Thursday, June 25, at 10:00am. Due to the COVID restrictions, please call the funeral home at 905-628-6412 if you would like to attend the visitation and/or mass as there is a limit to how many people can be in the building at a time. Everyone must wear a mask at all times, and must remain in their cars until their allotted time. All attendees must follow these directives: 
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in his 92nd year. Beloved by his wife of 69 years, Betty, daughter Irene (Ray), grandsons David (Lori) and Matthew (Orsha) and great grandchildren, Brooke, Kade, Shae, Seth, Vaughn and Tage. He will be missed by all who knew him – to know him was to love him.
August 2, 1948 – June 10, 2020