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Steinke, Arnold - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arnold on April 5th, 2003, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Erica for 50 years and loving father of Susan Lacey (Don), Rose Saunders (Jeff), Peter Steinke (Karen) and John Steinke (Carolyn). Cherished Opa to Erin, Trevor, Jack, Emma, Leah and Oliver. Dear brother to Ed and Hedi Maciulis, Irene and Osamu Kunii, Floretta and Gerry Scudder and broother-in-law to Ingrid and Mel Betty. Survived by his mother Helen and John Maciulis and will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends in Canada, the USA and Germany. Arnold was born in Lithuania and immigrated to Canada in 1951. He is the founder and president of Arnold Die Casting. Arnold had a great love for tennis and golf and boasted two holes in one. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Arnold will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment Grove Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the charity of you choice would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank the CCAC, Margaret and the VON's Kathy and Wendy for the care and support which enabled him to remain in his home.
He touched our lives deeply and will live in our hearts forever.
Bennitt, Agnes "Nancy" - at McMaster Hospital on Thursday April 3, 2003, beloved wife of the late John Bennitt, of Dundas, in her 90th year. Dear mother of Catherine and her husband William Morrow of Hamilton and loving grandmother of Ian and Emily and sadly missed by many neices and nephews. Nancy was predeceased by her parents William and Janet McDougall, her grandson Dan, her sisters Ina, Jean and Janet and her brother Dan. Nancy was a lifetime and very active member of Knox Presbyterian Church. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral Monday morning at 11 o'clock at KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 23 MELVILLE STREET, DUNDAS. Interment Grove Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to Knox Presbyterian Church or the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
Howson, Eva May - Peacefully at St. Joseph's Villa, Dundas, on Monday, March 31, 2003, beloved wife of the late Sydney, in her 91st year. Dear sister of Fred Chanter and his wife Madeleine of Garden City, Michigan, George Chanter and his wife Lois of Parma Heights, Ohio and Edward Chanter and the late Etta of Dundas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Canada and the U.S.A. Eva was a lifelong member of St. James Anglican Church in Dundas. Friends will be received on Thursday afternoon and evening between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas where a Service for Eva will be held on Friday at 11 o'clock. Cremation to follow. Interment in Grove Cemetery, Dundas at a later date. Expressions of sympathy to the Victoria Order of Nurses or the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation would be appreciated.
Bibby, Emily Elizabeth "Em" - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Emily (Em) Elizabeth Bibby, on Thursday, March 27, 2003, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Sydney James Bibby. Cherished mother of J.M. (Cody Lee) Bibby. Loving and devoted Nan of Skylar Maracle. She will be deeply missed by Ronald and Cynthia Maracle. Em was a former volunteer at St. Joseph's Villa and a past member of the Hamilton Quota Club, Ancaster Lawn Bowling, Hamilton Carpet Bowling and West Plains United Church in Burlington. She leaves behind many warm and loving friends and staff at St. Joseph's Villa, whose time and dedication will always be remembered. Thanks to the team on 3X at MUMC. Special thanks to Moira Leggate for her support at this difficult time and to Pam Jamieson and Carolyn Bayne for always being there. Friends will be received by the family Sunday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service will be held Monday, March 31 at 11 am. Entombment to follow at Bayview Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the St. Joseph's Villa Foundation or the S.P.C.A. would be appreciated.
Risk, Allan Grey - At the McMaster University Medical Centre, on Tuesday, March 25, 2003, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear father of Janice Wickens and her husband Clyde, Brenda Risk and Jim and his wife Debra. Loving grandfather of Amanda, Michael, Kristin, Jessica, Jeanine and Bryan. Cremation and a private family service have taken place. If desired, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Law, Harry - Life long Dundas resident and politician. From a broken heart due to his recent loss of wife Mary (Hinder). A man that served family, friends and community with the same honesty and integrity that was his character in 18 years of public service to the Town of Dundas. His wit and wisdom will be missed by all. Father to Jamie and Tom and step-father to David and Judi. Grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A joint Memorial Service for Harry and Mary will be held at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, Friday, April 4 at 2 pm. preceded by visitation one hour before. Private Interment at Grove Cemetery.
Amos, Mary - Peacefully, at the St. Joseph's Villa, Dundas, on Tuesday, March 25, 2003, in her 80th year. Loving wife of Wally for the past 55 years. Loving mother of Alan and his wife Stacey of Hamilton and the late Rick. Dear grandmother of Genevieve and Robert and great-grandmother of Cameron. Loving sister of Cora Paton, Irene Kerr, Marg Griffin, Audrey Pendleton and Carl Mighton. Predeceased by her sister Vina Peers and brother Stan Mighton. Friends will be received by the family Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 27 at 2 o'clock. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Cancer Society or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
Gumbert, Abraham Francis - (Retired from the HSR) Peacefully at St. Joseph's Villa on Tuesday July 8, 2003, beloved husband of Doris (nee Mabee), of Hamilton, in his 84th year. Dear father of Jane (Dan Lesage) and the late Timothy. Sadly missed by his granddaughter Andrea (James Straughan), his 3 great grandsons; Ryan, Christopher and Connor, his daughter-in-law Karen Wessner, his 2 sisters Dorles Abel and Kathleen (Carl Halper), and his sisters-in-law Margaret and Nora Gumbert and his brother-in-law Bruce Roberts. Predeceased by his brothers Orland, Laverne and Leroy and his sisters Evelyn, Blanche and Doreen. Abraham served overseas during WW II with the Queens Own Rifles and was a member of the Mohawk Trail Retirees Golf Group. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Abraham will be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Legion Service Wednesday evening at 7o'clock in the Funeral Home.
Wright, Hilda Beatrice (nee Lowry) - Peacefully at Blackadar Nursing Home on Friday July 4, 2003, beloved wife of the late Wilfred (1985), of Dundas, in her 86th year. Dear mother of Harry (Carol) of Dundas, Winston (Colleen) of Hamilton, Irene Murray (Arthur) of Waterdown and Ann Cillessen (Peter) of Morriston. Loving grandmother to Gary Wright (Carolyn), Allen Wright, Jonathon Wright, Anna Marie Wright, Gary Murray (Debbie), Marilyn Beaty (Glenn) and Lisa Cillessen, and greatgrandmother of 4. Also survived by her siblings Doris Schofield of Agincourt, George Lowry (Cecilia) of Brantford, Ken Lowry (Doreen) of Bobcaygeon and her sister-in-law Helen Lowry of Waterville. Hilda is predeceased by her children Merwin and Wyllis and her brother John Lowry. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon and evening between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where a Service for Hilda will be held on Monday at 11 o'clock. Internment Mt. Zion Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family extends a sincere thank you to the staff of Blackadar's for their caring attention towards Mom.
DUNCAN, Helen Lazelle - With sadness and surrounded by her family, at McMaster Medical Centre, on Sunday, June 29, 2003, in her 91st year. Predeceased by her husband Jack Duncan (1987). Loving mother of Denise (Sam) McElrea of Kitchener and Kelly (Jim) McCaughey of Dundas. Proud grandmother of Patrick (Corry) , Jamie predeceased and Michael and new great-grandma to Quinlan. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 7-9 and Thursday from 10 until the time of Lazelle's Service at 11 o'clock at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, St. Paul's United Church, Dundas or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
SCOTT, Pearl Isabella (nee McNeil)- Peacefully at St. Joseph's Villa on Sunday June 29, 2003, beloved wife of the late Walter (1965), of Hamilton, in her 99th year. Survived by daughters Barbara Linklater of Beaverlodge, Alberta and Nancy Hoy (Larry) of Burlington. Loving grandmother of Jack, Terry, Karen, Susan and Scott and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday afternoon from 1 until the Service for Pearl at 2 o'clock at the Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the charity of your choice would appreciated by the family.
DICKER, Arthur William "Art"- WWII Veteran-Peacefully at McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, on Thursday, June 26, 2003, in his 79th year. Loving husband of the late Gloria Dicker (1984) and Eva Hay (2003). Sadly missed by his family, Gord and Bonnie Rivers, Wayne and Darlene Hay, Terry and Marny Hay, Jay and Frank Snow, and his many grandchildren. A Celebration of Art's Life will be held at the Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Monday, July 14, at 2 o'clock. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment Woodland Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Robert James, and Art's friends at Dundas Lions Homes for their care and attention to Art.
TWEEDIE, Gary L. - Peacefully at the Toronto General on January 29, 2004 in his 42nd year. Loving son of Walter and Frances Tweedie and partner of Michael. Fondly remembered by aunts, uncles, cousins and a great circle of friends and colleagues and the children he worked with. Friends and family will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon from 12-2 at the Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Service at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. A private family Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Geneva Centre for Autism would be deeply appreciated by the family.
KAY, Annie (Nancy) passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 28th, in her 88th year. Beloved wife for 68 years of George Kay. Dearest mother of Robert and Sandy Kay of Dundas, and Richard and Trish Kay of Ancaster. Loved grandmother of David, Nancy, Cassie and Shelley. Cherished by great-grandchildren Riley and Maxwell. Cremation has taken place, Interment to be in England. Thanks to Dr. Kim McMillan for her care during Annie's long illness. Friends and family are invited to a Service Of Rememberance at the Royal Canadian Legion, King Street, Dundas, on Sunday, February 8th at 1:00 p.m.
