Born March 7, 1924 in Onut, Ukraine, died peacefully at the age of 96, on April 12, 2020. The only child of Steve and Dorothy Bozyk, John came to Canada with his mother in 1933 to join his father and became a lifelong resident in the Dundas area. He leaves behind a legacy of being an honest, hard working, kind and generous man. He will be sadly missed. Due to the COVID 19 restrictions, a private family internment has already taken place.
October 31, 1941 – April 1, 2020
Passed peacefully with her daughter Andrea and her brother Seslano at her side on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. A private service took place for Sonia due to the current situation and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Please sign Sonia’s online book of condolence at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca
October 10, 1962 – April 2, 2020
Emond, Lori Anne – October 10, 1962 – April 2, 2020 – Lori passed away peacefully surrounded by the music she loved. Survived by her loving mother Angela who is heartbroken at the loss of her daughter. Predeceased by her father Sam (1996). Loved sister of Linda Tew (Rick) and Patricia Haines (Jeff). Loving aunt to Cindy Goodes (Rod) and their children Connor, Trevor and Samantha, Patricia Hood (Brad) and their children Ryan and Isabella, Steve Tew (Christine) and their children Paige, Jex and Josh, Jason Haines (Connie) and their children Maya and Joe, and Jennifer Haines. Special thank you to Grant Hutchings who was a long time friend and aide to Lori, and her cousin Michael Cathcart and his son Zack who took time to visit and decorate Lori’s room for the special occasions. Thank you to Wentworth Lodge and the staff on Trillium Court who made Lori very comfortable over the past 5 years. A Private Family Service will be held. If you care to, donations In Memory of Lori to Mission Services or the Dundas Food Bank, Salvation Army, 150 King St W, Dundas, ON L9H 1V4 would be appreciated by the family.
In the sanctity of her beloved home, our dear Mother and Grandmother, Fortunata Barresi (nee Coppolino) passed away peacefully on the morning of March 21. Nata would have celebrated her 95th birthday on Easter Sunday, April 12. Born in Toronto in 1925, Nata is the daughter of Concetta (nee Scime) and Gabriel Coppolino. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Dominic Barresi who passed away in 1995. She is also predeceased by her sisters and best friends, Anne (Annie), her husband Joseph Altilia and Yolanda (Yolie) Coppolino. Survived by her dear brother Andrew Coppolino and his wife Anne. Nata was the most wonderful and loving Mother to her 5 children: Jamie, JoAnne (Mark Clem) Connie Verhaeghe, Teresa (Steve Wunder) and Michele (Ralph May). She was a caring and inspiring Grandmother and step Grandmother to Ashleigh, James, Nicola (Zak), Briana, Taylor (Andrew), Christopher, Emily, Rachelle, Paul and Jacob. Cherished Great Grandmother to a beautiful boy, Dominic Bannerman, named after his Grandfather. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews including Andrew, Nancy, Carol, Andrew, Michael, Marc and Laura and their families. Our Mother’s life and legacy can only be described as truly remarkable, inspired by unwavering love for her family, friends and God. As the oldest in her family, Mom became a ‘Mom’ at the young age of 10 when her father passed away suddenly, and her own dear Mother had to work long hours to support her young family. The work ethic and frugality that she learned at that time carried on through a lifetime of giving, caring, creativity and selfless love. In 1955, she married our dear Father and together they had 5 kids in quick succession, including twins – a ‘surprise’ to both of them at the time. Our home was filled with love, laughter – and, of course, food. There was always a pot on the stove, some baked goods to be delivered to a neighbour or donated to the church bazaar, some clothing in need of mending for her family, from a kid in the neighbourhood or a child at the school where she worked as a secretary. She was known as B or simply as a second Mom to many. Nata volunteered with many charitable organizations and was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League for years. She loved being part of her church community and even in her last few months she would count the days and hours until it was time to attend mass again. To her 5 kids and their families she was an amazing, selfless, inspiring woman who taught us the meaning of courage and resilience. To her grandchildren she was the ‘Queen’. She taught all of us the true meaning of family – always at our side, organizing a gathering and cooking a fabulous Italian meal. She truly embodied the spirit that we were put on this earth to ‘make something better, or to make someone better”. She will be sadly missed by many, but we will continue to feel her love and spirit in everything we do. To honour our Mother and knowing that she had so many friends and family who would want to pay their respects we would love to have Funeral visitations and a Church mass. But, given the current circumstances, we will have a private ceremony on Tuesday, March 24 followed by a burial at St Augustine’s Cemetery. We sincerely regret that we have to limit the visitation to invitation only. A celebration of life, including a mass, is planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local food bank or charitable organization that supports families in need.
March 30, 1933 – March 6, 2020 – UPDATE
Peacefully, surrounded by those she loved, in her 87th year, on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Amica Retirement Home. Liz was the beloved wife of Richard Carson Newman (died 23 June1995) and the dear mother of Michael (Kendra), Toni, Mark (Patty) and Cathy (Tom). The Newman family, out of concern for family and friends due to the COVID-19 virus, have decided to postpone our mother’s Celebration of Life that was scheduled for March 28th at St. Paul’s United Church in Dundas. There will indeed be a Celebration of Life in the weeks to come and we will inform you of the new date and time.
Peacefully, surrounded by those she loved, in her 87th year, on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Amica Retirement Home. Liz was the beloved wife of Richard Carson Newman (died 23 June1995) and the dear mother of Michael (Kendra), Toni, Mark (Patty) and Cathy (Tom). Cherished grandmother of Michaela (Bradley), Quinn (Kim), Kyle (Ashley), Emma, Christina (Mike), Stephenie (Gabe), Tori (Tenzin), Cameron (Renata), Josh (Candace), Jordan (Myla). In her last year, Liz also shared love and companionship with Ron Arner. Liz worked tirelessly for the causes near and dear to her heart. She believed in serving her community as evidenced by her work with the Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation (HHSC; Director of Volunteers), the HHSC Foundation, the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), the Zonta Club of Hamilton, the Probus Club of Dundas, the Dundas Figure Skating Club and many federal, provincial and local elections. Over the years, she found both solace and a place to serve at St. Mark’s United Church in Dundas, Marshall United Church in Ancaster and St. Paul’s United Church in Dundas. Recipient of the Lady Ishbel Aberdeen Award from the VON, a Cornerstone award from HHSC, the Paul Harris award from Rotary and a nominee for Woman of the Year in Hamilton. The family welcomes all who knew Liz to a Celebration of Life on March 28, 2020 at ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH in Dundas, ON, 29 Park Street West (corner of Cross and Park St.), at 1:00 followed by a reception at the Church until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the Juravinski ICU via the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, to the Victorian Order of Nurses or to the SPCA.
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Monday, March 9, 2020 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Joan Ann (2006). Loving father to Blair (Bev) and Jason (Shelley). Caring grandfather to Taylor and Jamie. Bob is survived by his brother Jim and missed by many nieces and nephews. He worked as an Engineer Physicist at the Ontario Cancer Foundation for over 30 years. He also volunteered with St. Mark’s United Church and Meals on Wheels. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Dundas, on Thursday, March 12 from 2-4p.m. & 6-8p.m. for a visitation. A Memorial Service will take place at St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lynndale Drive, Dundas, on Friday, March 13 at 11:00a.m. Donations, in memory, can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
LADNIAK, Eugene Alfred (Gene) On Sunday, March 1, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, Ontario in his 76th year. Gene was the husband of Lesley Russell and dear father of Kate Lambacher (Christopher) and Chris Ladniak (Tara) and was the loving grandfather of Amara, Ben, Connor, Avery and Jacob.Gene was predeceased by his parents Stanley and Anna Ladniak and his nephew Gregory Habros. He is survived by his brother Emil (Rose) and sisters Irene (Art) and Adele (Ron). He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews in Canada and Arizona. Gene was a skilled photographer who saw beauty in simple things and in unusual places. To honour Gene’s love of animals, memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Ugly Mutts Dog Rescue or the charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place arranged by Turner Family Funeral Home, Dundas with a private memorial planned for a later date.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Veronica Elizabeth Walker, cherished wife of the late John (2013) on March 5, 2020 in her 92nd year. Loving mother to Vera (Terry) Litzen, Cathy (Alex Guthro), Janice (Joe) Emberson, Marj and Bob (Lori Carmichael), as well as 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Vera was a gentle, grateful and loving soul who never said an unkind word. Always ready with a warm smile and hug. She was a wonderful role model to many, especially her family who she loved dearly. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral prayers will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas. Interment to follow at St. Augustine’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Juravinski Cancer Centre, Heart & Stroke, or Good Shepherd would be appreciated.
Connell, Robert Bruce
1925 – 2020
Passed away on March 2, 2020 in his 95th year after a month of hospitalization at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton. Beloved husband of Verna (nee Laidman) of 68 years. Father of Shana (Ian) Barnard, Melia Bennett, Fiona (Ray) Behr, Clive Connell, Darce (Susan) Connell. Grandfather to Robert (Kristin) Barnard, Christopher (Shawna) Barnard, Callista Bennett (Leavon), Travis Bennett, Katrina Behr, Jeffray Behr, Emma Connell, Adam Connell and Grant Connell. Predeceased by parents Franklin and Maud Connell and siblings Roy, William, Basil, and Lois Crickmore. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and dear friends. Employed at the Dundas Star as a linotype operator for 25 years and then worked in the shipping department at Buntin-Gillies until his retirement in 1989. He was active in church life from a young age serving as the first President of Presbyterian Young People’s Society of the Hamilton London Synod, as Sunday School Superintendent, a member of the church choir, an Elder at West Flamboro Presbyterian Church and later an Elder at MacNab Street Presbyterian Church. Special thanks to the staff, which cared for him, on CTU Central and Complex Care at St. Joseph’s Healthcare. Visitation at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas, on Friday, March 6 from 2 to 4pm and 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Funeral Service at West Flamboro Presbyterian Church, 262 Middletown Road, on Saturday March 7, 2020 at 2:00pm.
July 16, 1933 – February 27, 2020
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa on Thursday, February 27, 2020, in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband Pieter and 2 sons, Mel and Alex. Loving mother of Roy (Sandy) and Wendy (late Norman). Beloved grandmother of Jeanette, Johanna, Melanie, Rebecca, Jennifer and Kevin and great grandmother to Benjamin, David and Emily. Sadly missed by her brother Henry, and predeceased by her brothers Pete, Tom, Dirk, Louis, Jan, Alex, Wijbren and Nanning and her sisters Anne Idzinga, Frances Terpstra and Trijntje Schiphof. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Agnes will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Cremation to follow. Expressions of Sympathy to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Margaret’s Place Hospice would be appreciated.