Apr 6, 2017 |
July 11, 1926 – April 6, 2017
McNamara, Michael Alphonse – Died April 6th, 2017 peacefully at the age of 90 with his family by his side. He was a longtime resident of Hamilton, Ontario and enjoyed his retirement years in Dundas, Ontario at the St. Joseph’s Estate condominiums. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann of 62 years; children: Michael (Christina); Ann Marie (Alan Humphrey); Maureen Hubert (Glenn); Paul (Tammy); Colleen Sayer (Christopher), son-in-law John Pataracchia (Diana), grandchildren Rachel, Angela, Michael (Megan), John; Danny and Christopher (Ali); Benjamin; Alex and Caleb; Stephanie and Aaron; sisters Mary and Helen; his nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and Aunt Halvetta Kelly. Michael is predeceased by his parents John and Marie (Kelly), brother Jack, daughter Teresa and brother-in-law Michael Boyle. Michael worked as a property manager at the Hamilton Housing Authority and following retirement as court registrar for the Ontario Court of Justice. He was a devout Roman Catholic and passionately volunteered with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, as a Eucharistic Minister and an usher. Many thanks to the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital; Dr. Ayeni and staff at St. Joseph’s Villa; Dr. Singh and all at Turner medical. The family is grateful for the supportive care and devotion shown to Michael. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Mass will be held Monday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas. Cremation to follow. Donations to the St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation or Good Shepherd in Michael’s honour would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Michael’s enjoyment of the company of his family and many friends will always be remembered. His life was a blessing and our memories a treasure.
Apr 6, 2017 |
June 22, 1922 – March 29, 2017
Brown, Arthur – A long-time Dundas resident, passed away March 29, 2017 in his 95th year with his family by his side. He is survived by sons Timothy (Karen) and Philip, younger brother Garnet and many nephews and nieces. Arthur was predeceased by his wife Helen, parents George and Anna, and nephews Peter and Mike. Born in Haileybury Ontario, Arthur was a survivor of the Great Fire of 1922. His mother stood in the cold waters of Lake Timiskaming holding baby Arthur as the town burned down. As a boy, his family moved to Kirkland Lake during the 1930’s gold boom, and in his later years he would share stories of the town’s gold mines and the colourful gold rush characters. In the 1940’s he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force and proudly served during WWII. Following demobilization, he joined Ontario Hydro and during his lengthy service worked at many of the company’s sites across northern and southern Ontario. Upon retirement he was active for many years with the local chapter of the Hydro Pensioners Club. He served his community through the Dundas Baptist Church, Little League, and Valley Lodge. Arthur was a wonderful, sweet man; kind and humorous. A beloved father, his gentle guidance will be deeply missed by his sons. Visitation at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2:00pm with a service following at 3:00pm. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Grove Cemetery next to his wife at a later date.
Mar 31, 2017 |
December 17, 1925 – April 1, 2017
ROBLIN, Jean Evelyn (Morrison): in her 92nd year at St Joseph’s Villa, our Mom and Grandma has taken her leave to enter into her rest. Beloved wife of Douglas who entered his rest in 1996; mother of Cheryl Tigchelaar and son-in-law Peter, grandmother of Magda and husband Joel, Andrew and fiancée Teresa and Evan; sister of Helen Rudd and aunt of Bob and Carol Sheppard. Jean’s gentle, giving spirit will be missed by many friends in Toronto, Hamilton, Midland and beyond. Memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, Dundas on Monday, April 3rd at 11:30 am, with a visitation reception to follow.
Mar 30, 2017 |
BARNARD, Sarah Donelda “Donna” (nee Hudie) – December 7, 1924 – March 30, 2017
After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Donna peacefully passed away at Regina Gardens at the age of 92. Predeceased by loving husband Frank (2015), she is survived by son, Ian (Shana) and daughter, Peggy (Michael). Grandmother to Robert (Kristin) and Christopher (Shawna). Also survived by her sister Mary Cameron of London, Ont, nephew Dr. David Cameron (Jill) and niece Brenda Cameron-Locke (Tim). Donna was a strong, independent woman as well as a wonderful homemaker. Married to Frank for more than 62 years, she was an avid curler and enjoyed an active social life that included sailing, volunteer work and a love of the theatre and the Hamilton Philharmonic. She was also a long time member of the I.O.D.E. – Stanley Baldwin Chapter. Visitation at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas, Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 2-4pm. Service at the Funeral Home , Monday, April 3 at 11:00am with reception to follow. Cremation has taken place. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Regina Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Hamilton-Halton.
Mar 27, 2017 |
May 23, 1940 – March 21, 2017
Johnston, William “Bill” – Passed away at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Born in Scotland on May 23, 1940, he traveled the world and made friends throughout the continents. His heart is now in the highlands. Loved son of Bernice and James Johnston (predeceased) and loved brother to kind and caring sister, Bernice (predeceased). Loved Uncle of Jason and Tawnya Johnston, Great-Uncle of Skylar, Rylee and Morgan Johnston and long-time friend of Allen and Lucie Pearce. Friends will be received by the family on Friday morning from 10:00 until the time of Bill’s Service at 11:00 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
Mar 26, 2017 |
June 24, 1935 – March 24, 2017
Bless the LORD, O my soul…Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases…Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Psalm 103:2-4
Procee, Peter – On March 24, 2017, it pleased the LORD to take out of this life our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Peter Procee. Born June 24, 1935, in Zwaagwesteinde, Netherlands. Beloved husband of Clara (nee Van Grootheest). Loving father to Lysbeth (Jim) Schuit, BC, Teresa (Conrad) Vlietstra, ON, Richard (Tera) Procee, BC, David (Selina) Procee, YK, Bonita Procee, ON, Jennifer (Neil) Fraser, ON, and Peter (Cindy) Procee, ON. Dearly loved by 34 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Survived by nine siblings (Rinze, Sjouke, Afke, Lysbeth, Annie, Kenou, Rennie, Henk and Andre). Predeceased by three siblings (Jeannette, Jappie, Minke).
Family and friends will be received at the Ebenezer Free Reformed Church, 253 Weirs Lane, Dundas, Ontario, on Tuesday, March 28 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service at Ebenezer Free Reformed Church on Wednesday, March 29 at 11am. Interment to follow at Mount Zion Cemetery, 1324 Concession 2 Road W, Copetown. A special thanks to Hamilton General Hospital for their compassionate care.
Mar 24, 2017 |
December 31, 1952 – March 20, 2017
I can’t tell you in a few words what Katherine meant to us. A flame burns at the centre of any loving family. For our family, Katherine was the keeper of that flame. She loved us without limit. When we hurt, she made it better. When we dreamt of something, she moved mountains to make that dream come true. Her greatest joy was making us happy. When our memories of family started to fade, she rekindled them: she was our family historian and archivist, uncovering our lineage and preserving priceless memories of our past with her albums and videos. She was the spirit of generosity at Christmas, of ghouls and goblins at Halloween. She adored us, making us feel special, safe and loved. She was our family’s beacon, showing us the way home.
Now her light has gone out. Katherine died on March 20, 2017 of complications from a failed kidney transplant. Her last days were spent at St. Joseph’s hospital in Hamilton. But her best days were spent in Brooklyn, New York, Old Field, Long Island, and Dundas, Ontario. She was so many things: wife of Jim; mother of Jason and Preston; mother-in-love of Catriona, doting Nana of Beatrice and Callum; adoring daughter of William and Rosemary; sister of Diana, Richard and Laurie. Her heart and home found room for the shabbiest abandoned dogs, sometimes five at a time. She had the soul and the touch of an artist: her incandescent stained glass pieces grace shops and homes across Ontario. She leaves behind her “stained glass support group” – students she taught, friends she loved. She also leaves behind her wonderful group of friends collected at every stop along the way: Ward Melville, Park Slope, Montclair and Dundas.
Katherine was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 31, 1952. She leaves us now at 64 years old. Far too soon. It hurts to think of a future without her.
Later this spring, Katherine’s family will be holding a celebration of her life for friends and family. In lieu of flowers we encourage donations to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation of Canada (www.endpkd.ca). Our family is grateful to the dedicated, caring team of doctors and nurses at the St. Joseph’s Renal Transplant Unit who worked tirelessly trying to bring Katherine home again.
Mar 14, 2017 |
August 11, 1927 – March 14, 2017
Bontje, Henry Gerard – Passed away on March 14, 2017 at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas. Dear husband of Virginia. Loving father of Patricia Hanley MacLeod and her husband, David, and Thomas and his wife, Clara. Best Bobber to Christopher and Jeffrey MacLeod and Justin and Matthew Bontje. Hank was born in Leiden, The Netherlands, on August 11, 1927 and grew up in occupied Holland. After the war, he served with the Dutch Army in Indonesia for three years. Hank immigrated to Canada in 1951 and then lived in London most of his life. He moved to Wentworth Lodge five years ago when he needed more care. We thank Wentworth Lodge’s staff for their excellent care and kindness. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, April 1 from 12:00 until the time of Hank’s Service at 1:00 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, reception to follow. Donations in Hank’s memory to the Salvation Army or the Alzheimer Society will be appreciated.
Mar 8, 2017 |
October 3, 1927 – March 7, 2017
Passed away peacefully at The Meadows LTC facility in Ancaster, Ontario on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in her 90th year. Kit left us to be reunited with the love of her life, Melvin (Mel) after 9 years & 37 days apart. Kit leaves to mourn, her children, Carol-Anne (Ken Lawrence), Wesley (Jahn) Colling, Sandy (Don Freeman) and Bonnie (Scott McCoy). Kit was delighted to be “Granny” to Kevin & Robert (Julie) Fox, Geoff (Jaclyn) Colling & Rochelle (Kyle) McLean, Vicky (Brad) Freeman & Kelly (Rob) Peck and Amy (Ryan) Taylor & Sean (Amanda) McCoy. She was also Great-Granny to 14 great-grandchildren ranging in age from 12 years to 2 months. Kit was predeceased by her parents Fred & Kay Layfield & brothers Tony & John, all of Ancaster. Kit is survived by her sisters Alice (Trevor) Camp of Ancaster & Betty (Ken) McBride & Pat McElhill of the UK and numerous nieces and nephews. Kit was born in Auckland, New Zealand & grew up in Darlington, County Durham, England. Kit was an accomplished dancer, having trained from an early age, and at the age of 16, ran 2 dance studios in Darlington, teaching ballet, tap, jazz & ballroom dancing. It was on a blind date, that she met her husband to be, Melvin, who was serving with the RCAF on an airfield just outside of Darlington. They were married in Burlington, Ontario on Dec. 14, 1946 and spent 43 happy years living on Fiddler’s Green Road in Ancaster. Kit & Mel were founding members of Marshall Memorial United Church, and Kit was very active in the church community. She was also a lifetime member of the Ancaster Horticultural Society and proud Trillium award winner, a volunteer at Fieldcote Museum, member of the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre and avid bowler. When the sad day came that she had to leave her house in Ancaster, she & Mel became enthusiastic members of the Villages of Glancaster community, where Kit taught many of her neighbors how to tap dance. Mel & Kit then moved to Rushdale, assisted living home, and after Mel`s passing, Kit moved to AMICA at Dundas and became a member of St. Paul`s United Church. Finally she returned once more to Ancaster and spent the last 3 years at The Meadows Long Term Care Facility. Kit loved Canada, she was the most patriotic person we knew. She loved the family that she married into and she loved Ancaster. She had a long and happy life in her adopted country. Visitation will take place on Monday, March 13th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul`s United Church, 29 Park Street, Dundas. A private interment will take place at Lowville United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul`s United Church or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff at The Meadows for their kindness and compassion in caring for our mother & grandmother these past 3 years.
Mar 1, 2017 |
January 30, 1921 – March 1, 2017
Sheppard, Gladys Evelyn (nee Tremaine) – Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She will be loved always and missed dearly by her husband Fred of 73 years; children Michael (Margaret), Gary (Barbara), Charmaine (Ray Campbell) and Rodney; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Predeceased by her four siblings. Special thanks to St. Joseph’s Villa for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas where Gladys’ Service will take place on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Grove Cemetery. Please sign Gladys’ online book of condolence at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca
