Dec 14, 2016 |
December 19, 1954 – December 14, 2016
Groom, Deran Joseph Michel “Mike” – Passed away suddenly on December 14, 2016 at Hamilton General Hospital. Beloved husband of Sylvia Groom (nee Lanznaster). Loving father to Patrick (Anne-Marie) & Emily (Lauren) and treasured Grandpa of James & Paul. Loving son of Gilberte & Harry (deceased) and brother to Rose-Marie (Pierre). Loving son-in-law to Irma & Herbert (deceased). Loving brother-in-law to Suzie (Roman) & Evi (Julian), and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas, ON, from 2-4pm & 6-8pm on December 16, 2016 with a prayer vigil starting at 8pm. Cremation to follow. Family and friends are welcome to gather at 7 Lennard Crescent, in Dundas, after 8:30 pm. Donations to the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Dec 8, 2016 |
April 10, 1955 – December 8, 2016
Cizikas, Vincas (Vince) Albertas – 61, of Lynden, Ontario, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on the morning of December 8, 2016. Vince was a big guy with a big heart. A devoted husband to his beloved wife, Irene, of 27 years, he worked tirelessly to provide for his family; a family he loved and would do anything for. Quick with a joke and quick to tease, he could brighten a room with his larger than life personality. A straight talker who always told you what he thought and told it like it was. If you didn’t like it, well… Vince spent nearly his entire career as a driver. From TTC buses to transport trucks, he could drive pretty much anything. One of his proudest accomplishments was being recognized for 10 years of service as a volunteer firefighter with the Burlington Fire Department. Living out a childhood dream, he drove a fire truck on numerous calls, fighting fires with his colleagues at Fire Station #2. When work was done he was a master of relaxing. With beer in hand and a beloved dog close by, he could while away the hours telling stories and shooting the breeze. Life was to be enjoyed. A favourite motto was “Why do today, what you can put off till tomorrow?” He loved fishing with his dad, playing darts, watching the Jays and making fun of the Leafs. When will they be good? “Neeeext Yeeeear!” Vince was a large man who had an even larger impact in the lives of many people. He will be dearly missed. Vince is predeceased by his parents Barbara and Albertas Cizikas, and is survived by his wife Irene, daughter Sonya (Gary) Mackin and their children Alec and Josh; his son Trevor (Christine) and step-son David (Jayne) Whyte; his sister Vanda (Bobby) Slaney and their family, and his brother Peter and his family. A remembrance will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 2 p.m. at the Lynden Legion Hall, 206 Lynden Rd., Lynden, ON. L0R 1T0. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Vince can be made to the Ontario SPCA.
Dec 7, 2016 |
December 24, 1921 – December 6, 2016
Netherby, Edith Mary – Peacefully, and surrounded by the love of her family, Mary passed away on December 6th, just eighteen days before her 95th birthday, at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, Ontario. She will be greatly missed by her children – Bill (Bonnie), Dawn (Peter Rosser) and Rick (Esther); grandchildren – Michael Rosser (Nicole), Heather Hook (Mike), David, Kristopher and Kevin; and great-grandchildren – Sarah, Olivia and Gabriel. Mary was a very independent woman, who handled life’s challenges with dignity and determination. She loved her family, reading, knitting and travelling, and enjoyed her career as a legal secretary. Many thanks to the staff at the Villa for their wonderful care and support during the last four years. A private graveside service will take place at Bayview Cemetery in Burlington. In memory of Mary, donations to the Alzheimer Society, or a charity of your choice, would be much appreciated.
Dec 2, 2016 |
July 17, 1923 – December 1, 2016
Robert (Bob) Charles Nelson, U.E.: Hamilton born, beloved Nelson family patriarch, peacefully in his 94th year, after a valiant struggle to hold on to precious life. Youngest son of the late Thomas & Lucy; loving husband of the late Isabella (Dollie) Mae Millard, late partner Joyce Willett, and current partner Mary (Flo) O’Dowd; father of Marcia Mae Nelson Pedde (Mike), Carol Louise Nelson, Bradford Charles Nelson (Nancy) and Pamela Maureen Kotzeff (Peter); grandfather (known as ‘Bompa’) to Donald Gordon, Chris Kempinski , Nick Kempinski, Kirsten Gordon Frankum, Sasha Kotzeff Gowan, Nichol Kotzeff Cruise, Laura Kotzeff, Simon Kotzeff, Robert Douglas Nelson & Jeffrey Nelson, Sonja Moro and Cynthia de Haan; great grandfather to Robert, Ainsley, Brianna, Maura, Eva, Faye, Hayden, Eloise, Asher, Hugh & Lukas. Robert was a proud Mason, Kiwanian, Bell Pioneer, and performer with Hamilton’s Geritol Follies. He leaves behind a large, loving family, many, many friends, and glorious memories for us all. The family extends its heart-felt thanks to the medical professionals and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Charlton Campus), Hamilton, for their genuine concern, care, and determination in helping Bob live comfortably and fully these last few months. Donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital (Hamilton), Nephrology, Hematology or Dialysis Units in lieu of flowers. Celebration of life to be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas Ontario. Visitation at 10 AM Tuesday December 6th, followed by a service at 11 and reception.
Dec 2, 2016 |
March 10, 1991 – November 28, 2016
It is with heaviest hearts that we share the news that Megan ended her young life on this earth on Monday, November 28, 2016 in Nanaimo, BC. Loving daughter of Scott Glass and Sian Morgan and dear sister to Alexandra Glass. Adored granddaughter to David and June Glass and the late Dorothy Morgan (nee Willis). Megan had a long journey through addiction filled with deep pain, but also true joy she found in recovery. Her light and spirit will live on and she will be remembered for her quirky jokes, big smile and warmth she shared with so many. We can never know her last thoughts or the depths of the suffering she faced inside. But we do know she was loved completely. Revel in the peace, dearest Megan. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 7 at 1pm, St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville Street, Dundas.
Dec 2, 2016 |
November 10, 1970 – November 29, 2016
Peacefully left this world on November 29th 2016 surrounded by love. Loving husband to Barb Oakes (nee Davis) for 23 years, best friends for 31 years, in love forever. Proud father to Jocelyn, Sadie and Connor. Loving son born to Herb Oakes and Colleen Greene on November 10th,1970 and son-in-law of Frank and Janet Davis. Sadly missed by his step-mother Sandy Oakes, his sister Theresa Oakes, step-brother Jay Sykes (Melissa) and brother-in-law Phil Davis (Tammy). Rich was also loved by his nieces and nephews, many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. In lieu of gifts and flowers a Donation to the Stedman Hospice would be greatly appreciated. There are no words to express our gratitude for the support and care Rich and our family received from the hospice staff. A celebration of life will be held on December 9th, 2016 at Copetown Hall from 5pm-9pm. There will be an opportunity for anyone who wishes to share their thoughts or memories of Rich during the celebration.
Dec 2, 2016 |
March 26, 1951 – November 26, 2016
Cheeseman, Wayne – At his home in Hamilton on Saturday, November 26, 2016, in his 66th year. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Cheeseman and sadly missed by his sister Doris Lewis (Earl) and their family. Donations in memory of Wayne may be made to the SPCA.
Nov 29, 2016 |
December 20, 1926 – November 28, 2016
LENNIE, Robert Martin -December 20, 1926 – November 28, 2016 – After one long, hard, last battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Bob died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, surrounded by family. Survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Jean, and their children, Ian (Lyne), Bruce (Sydney) and Alison. He was the proud and cherished grandfather of Aidan (Gabrielle), Leif and Nina; Kristina and Andrew; Sarah, Patrick and Georgina. And the slightly astonished great-grandfather of Lars. The only child of Reta L. (nee Jerome) and John D. Lennie, Bob was born in the Casa Maria Maternity Hospital (St. Joseph’s Hospital), Hamilton and raised in Dundas, where he would reside for over 88 of his nearly 90 years. Bob attended Dundas Public School and, during 1939-40, Ottawa Senior Public School. He left Dundas High School to work as a labourer at the Dundas Quarry of Canada Crushed Stone. Eventually he progressed to salesman, then Sales Manager, and to Vice President, Marketing & Sales with the parent firm Steetley Industries. He served as President of the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario in 1977-78. Bob had lifelong enthusiasms for horses and for sports, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in particular. He and friend Jack Woodley coached the Dundas High School boys’ basketball team to a COSSA championship in 1956. He was a continuous member for over 50 years of both the Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club and the YMCA, participating in hundreds of weekday noon-hour fitness classes at the Hamilton Downtown Y. He was a longtime Rotarian (awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in 1992) and served on the Dundas Board of Park Management for several years (as Chairman in 1967-68). He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s United Church. Through his work as a “rock pedlar”, as well as these many other pursuits, he and Jean made many lasting friendships. At his core Bob was a Dundasian, though he never used the word. The boys who were his friends in his youth – the surrogate brothers with whom he played lacrosse, basketball and football – remained his closest friends for life. Jake and Ron Knowles, Norm Westoby, Len Couldrey, . . He was the last of them. The family would like to thank the staff at the Orchid Garden, St. Joseph’s Villa for their kind, patient and attentive care. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Friday, Dec. 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the same location on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 11:30 a.m., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th floor, Toronto M4R 1K8 or the Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA, 79 James Street South, Hamilton L8P 2Z1 would be appreciated.
Nov 29, 2016 |
November 30, 1940 – November 28, 2016
Goede, Ina – (nee Vandelinde) – To our deepest sorrow, it has pleased the LORD to take out of our midst, my beloved wife, our caring mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt, at the age of 75 years, on Monday, November 28, 2016. Beloved wife of John for 55 years. Loving mother of Cam and Sally Goede, David and Dorota Goede, Christina Goede, Marc and Amy Goede, Ryan and Carlie Goede, Alan and Michelle Goede, Katherine and Luigi DiPastena. Oma to Julia, John, Liam, David, Claire, Adam, Andrew, Matthew, Olivia, Alexa, and Robert. Sister to Jack (Jeanette) Vandelinde, Helen Brown, Joe (Julie) Vandelinde, Corrie (Gary) Duyzer, and Henry (Sue) Vandelinde. Family and friends will be received at the Maranatha Free Reformed Church of Hamilton, 1114 Old Mohawk Rd, Ancaster on Thursday December 1st 2:00PM – 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Funeral service will be held at the church on Friday December 2nd at 11AM, Reverend W.E. Klaver officiating. Interment at Mount Zion Cemetery, Copetown. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ina, can be made to the Trinitarian Bible Society (Canada) 9136 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 4R4.
Nov 26, 2016 |
January 22, 1924 – November 26, 2016
Levely, Clifford Herbert “Gump” – Passed away peacefully at the Brant Centre on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Predeceased by his wife Thelma (2000). Loved and missed by his sons Peter (Robin) and Thomas (David) and daughters Geri (Dennis Lilliman) and Cher (Tom Baker); brother James; grandchildren Tim, Steve, Janine, Heather (Chris), Noel (Melissa), Dana (Nicki) and Janelle and great-grandchildren Taylor, Eric, Hailey, Vanessa, Hayden, Simon, Braylea, Ryland and one on the way. Predeceased by brothers Albert, John, Ormand and Harold. Clifford was a member of the RCL, Branch #60 in Burlington and a Retired Lieutenant of Burlington #2 Volunteer Fire Department. Clifford resided both in Hamilton and Burlington and spent their winter months in Florida for the last 27 years. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where Clifford’s Service will take place on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment White Chapel Memorial Gardens. If you so wish, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Caroline Place, Hamilton or Brant Centre, Burlington would be appreciated by the family.
