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CONNELL, William "Bill" John At McMaster University Medical Center on January 27, 2004 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Rita for 66 years. Dear father of Jim and his wife Pat of Oakville, Nancy and her husband Rick of Winnipeg. Dear grandfather of Kerri Smith and her husband Jason and Grant and his wife Stephanie. Great grandfather of Sarah Smith. Predeceased by brothers Gordon and Douglas and sister Dorothy. Expressions of sympathy to the Alzheimer Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. The family wishes to thank the staff at Extendicare, Hamilton. At Bill's request there will be no service or visitation. Bill was a "gentle" man, whose hardy laughter will be sadly missed.
Smith, Alethea (Lee) (nee Sheldon) Peacefully, in her sleep, on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at Yorkville Place at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Smith. Predeceased by brothers Barzil Heggart (Mary), Elwood, and Fred (Marg), and sisters Mary MacPhail and Eva McGregor (Ken). Survived by brother Jim and his wife Tommy. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relative and friends. Alethea (Lee) was a teacher for many years at Yorkview Public School in Dundas. Firends will be received by the family on Friday, January 30 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, January 31 from 10-11 a.m. at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 31 at 11 a.m. conducted by the Reverend Richard Spies of St. Paul's United Church. Interment to follow at Grove Cemetery, Dundas. A reception will follow at the Cattel Centre (beside the funeral home). In Alethea's memory, donations to St. Paul's United Church would be appreciated.
IVISON, Margaret "Greta" (nee Strickland), Born April 22, 1913, died January 28, 2004. Wife of Kenneth N. R. Ivison (predeceased). Mother of Glennys (Weatherston), Heather (Inksetter), Russell and Joseph. Grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 17, great-great-grandmother of 1. Long time resident of Copetown area, recently of Etobicoke. Greta spent many years as a teacher in the area. Greta loved Ken, her family, books, children, cats and nature. An ardent horticulturist until her final years, Greta had a special love of flowers. Friends will be received by the family Friday evening from 7-9 at Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Royal Botanical Gardens would be appreciated by the family.
Klein, Arie Johannes - Content in knowing his God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, Arie Johannes Klein, in his 84th year, graduated to eternal life on January 19th, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. Loving him throughout this final battle were his wife of 60 years, Johanna (Minnaar), children Jerry Klein, Nell and Fred Owen and John and Janet Klein, along with ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Ria (1963) and brother Jan (1999). Remembering his life are brother Gerard Klein and numerous relatives in the Netherlands. Special thanks to all friends and nursing personnel at St. Elizabeth Villa and St. Peter's Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hamilton District Christian High School. Visitation on Wednesday January 21, 2004 at Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street East, Dundas, from 7-9:00 p.m. Funeral service at Ancaster Christian Reformed Church, 70 Garner Road East (formerly Hwy.#53) Ancaster at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday January 22, 2004.
"………and so always (through the eternity of eternities) we shall be with the Lord." I Thess. 4:17
MATTHEWS, Elizabeth Ann Jean (Betty) at St. Joseph's Hospital in her 79th year. Predeceased by husband Howard. Dearly loved by sons Mark and wife Joanne Kohut, Burt and wife Sandy Gummeson and Glenn Matthews. Fondly remembered by brother Tom Stead and sister Isobel Tennant. Beloved Grandma of Kathleen and Emily Matthews. Predeceased by sister Winnifred Martin and brother Harold Stead. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, January 18 from 2-4 pm at the Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Elizabeth will return to her hometown of Wiarton where there will be visitation on Sunday, January 25 from 2-4 pm at George Funeral Home, 430 Mary Street. Service of Celebration at Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton, Saturday, June 5 at 2 pm. Expressions of sympathy to Bruce Penninsula Health Foundation (Wiarton Hospital) or Wellwood Resource Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Karpinski, George - Peacefully on January 11, 2004 in his 83rd year after a courageous battle with Alzheimer Disease. Devoted husband to Evelyn for 54 years. Beloved father of Maryann (Frank) Sagan, Nancy (Dave) Watters, Ruth Bylsma (Mike Moran), David (Kathi). Cherished grandfather of Sue Jervis, Jeffery Sagan, Christine Kirkland, Amanda Bylsma, Terrance Sagan, Danielle Bylsma, Traci, Eric and Rebekkah Karpinski. Great-grandfather of AJ and Julian Sagan, Sarah and Matthew Jervis. Long time driver of milk transport and dump trucks. Special thanks to Norma Wallace, Dr. D. K. Picketts, Suzanne Patterson, VON Adult Day Centre, CCAC and ComCare Health Services for their loving support. Visitation will be held at Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas on Saturday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9. Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 2:00. Interment to follow at Mount Zion Cemetery, Copetown. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Dunnam, Phyllis Margaret - It is with great sadness that the family of Phyllis Dunnam announce her passing on January 13, 2004, at McMaster Hospital. Gone to be reunited with her loving husband Roddy and son Morris. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Diane and her husband Dale Borer. Sadly missed by grandsons Sean, Chris and Mike Dunnam and Jason Adamyk (Christine Daniels). Survived by her sister Kathleen Cheeseman, brother Gord Copland and many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends and neighbours. Many thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of McMaster Hospital. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday afternoon from 12 until the Service for Phyllis at 2 o'clock at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation to follow. Expressions of sympathy to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Walker, Terence John - Peacefully at St. Joseph's Villa on Thursday January 8, 2004, beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Fellows), of Dundas, in his 81st year. Dear father of Pamela of Dundas and Roberta Kribs and her husband Gordon of Cobourg. Predeceased by his sister Yvonne Thompson of South Africa and sadly missed by his nephew Paul Thompson (Dianna) of Kenya, his brother in law Sidney and wife Lillian Fellows of Oakville, his nephews Rodney and Murray of Oakville, niece Karen of Cambridge and fondly remembered by family in England. Terence was a Flight Sergeant in the Royal Air Force in WW II. Friends will be received by the family on Monday 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 Terence will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Cremation has taken place. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of 4S and 2E at St. Joseph's Villa and a very special thanks to Dr. A. Emili. Expressions of sympathy to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Weatherston, Evelyn Beatrice (nee Tweedle) - Peacefully at the Extendicare at Chedoke with her family by her side on Thursday, October 21, 2004 in her 82nd year. Predeceased by husband John. Loved dearly by her children John (predeceased Barb), Joan (Don) Morrell, Evelyn (Tony) Garretto and Lynn (Ian Hunter). Remembered fondly by seven grandchildren Paul (Amy), Andrew, Beth, Anthony, Timothy, Patrick and Katherine. Loved always by sister Gladys (Robert) Staples and her brothers and sisters-in-law. Evelyn was a Chartered Member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Waterdown Chapter and the West Flamborough Presbyterian Church. Friends will be received by the family Friday evening from 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral at West Flamborough Presbyterian Church for Service Saturday at 11 o'clock. Interment to follow at Grove Cemetery. In kindness donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or your charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
Taafe, Robert Wayne "Bob" - Peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on Wednesday October 20, 2004, in his 52nd year. Beloved husband of Cathy (nee Robillon) and sadly missed by his brother Gary of Dundas and his in-laws Jean & Marie-Therese Robillon of France. Friends will be received by the family on Friday evening from 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Funeral for Bob will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment of ashes to follow at White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Henderson and St. Peter's Hospital's and to the Watroba family.
Fleming, Catherine "Cap" (nee Harte) - 30 March, 1919 - 15 October, 2004 - It is with deepest sadness we announce the peaceful passing of wife, mother and grandmother Catherine at the Blackadar Nursing Home in the arms of her loving family. Left to grieve are the love of her life; husband Cyril (Cy), children Maggie (Wayne) Van Sickle, Maureen (Del) Britz, Michele (Peter) Penner, Michael (Pat) Fleming, Mark (Janet) Fleming, Marilyn (John) Meagher, and Mary Catherine Fleming; grandchildren, Ryan (Stacey) Van Sickle, Melanie (Shawn) Meadows, Zachary and Michele Fleming and Katie and Sarah Grace Meagher. Also sadly missed by her sister Margaret Studer. Predeceased by her children Melanie and Jeffrey. Mom was the best wife, mother and nana. Mom started her life's journey in her beloved Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Serving in the CWAC during WW II and married her beloved Cy in 1944. Two children later they moved to Ontario. Cap and Cy settled happily in Dundas and raised a family of seven children. Mom was active in St. Augustine's CWL and choir, volunteer work at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton and worked many years at Plants and Pleasures, Dundas. Mom had lots of love in her heart and always made others welcome to her table and her home. She has left behind a legacy of kindness and love in her family. Catherine's family are eternally grateful to the staff at Blackadar Nursing Home for their loving and continuous support. Friends will be received by the family on Sunday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Funeral at ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH, 58 SYDENHAM ST., DUNDAS) for Eucharistic Liturgy Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment St. Augustines Cemetery. Prayer Vigil Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy to the Campaign for Life Coalition, 104 Bond Street, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1X9 would be appreciated by the family.
Homulos, Victor - At home with family by his side on Monday, October 11, 2004 in his 86th year . Devoted husband and best friend of Ruth for 59 years. Well loved by children Marion, Cathy Lawrence (Greg), Vic (Santina), Laurie Neville, Dave (Jean) and Jeff (Cindy). Loving grandpa to Sarah (Bob), Josh, Laura, Melissa, Tara, Becky, Kenzie and Michael and great-grandpa to Caitlin and Kylie. Remembered always by dear friend Bruce Neville. Vic was a Member and Past Noble Grand of Valley City Lodge #117 I.O.O.F, member of the Dundas Senior Citizens and was employed with Stelco Parkdale Works for 27 years. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday afternoon and evening, October 12th, from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Cattel, Eaton and Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where a Service for Vic will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Interment Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
"Always our pillar of strength"
Scott, (Jennie) Irene - Peacefully, at McMaster Medical Centre on Wednesday, October 6, 2004. Born at Rockwood, Ont. July 10, 1912, daughter of George W. and Myrtle (Hamilton) Peal. Cherished wife of the late Alec Scott, Prop. of University Lanes, Dundas. Loving mother of Doug (Malle) Scott and Helen (Warren) Barton. Devoted grandmother of Scott (Paulette) Flaxman, Susan (Dave) Pasian and Cameron (Celestina) Scott. Proud G.G. of Victoria, Thomas, Samantha, Emma and Olivia. Survived by brother Hamilton (Ada) Peal and sister Gloria (Dave) Nelson. Predeceased by siblings Ruth, Joy and Brad. Irene was a dedicated elementary school teacher in Hamilton, Fort Erie and Dundas for 29 years, devoted to her family, and a longstanding member of Binkley United Church. A private family service will be held, followed by internment at Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Cattel Eaton & Chambers, Dundas. In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate memorial donations to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.
Willson, Harold Eric - Beloved husband of the late Anne, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, on Sunday, April 3, 2005. Harold will be sadly missed by his children and their spouses; Evanne Willson of Toronto, Mary Louise and Bill Thachuk of Toronto, George and Beth Willson of Chatham and Michael and Julie Willson of Dundas. Grandfather of Bradley Thachuk of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Steven Thachuk of Los Angeles, California, Nadine Hage of Detroit, Michigan and Tina White of El Paso, Texas and great-grandfather of Sarah, Ian and Eddie. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday evening from 6-9 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas and on Wednesday from 10 am until the time of Harold's Memorial Service at 11 am. Expressions of sympathy to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Ferretti, Philip Bruce - at Wentworth Lodge on Sunday April 3, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Theresa (nee Rojek), in his 85th year. Loving father to Dr. Andrea Ferretti (Anthony Heyer) of Greensville and Marla Shaw of Dundas and grandfather to Aaron and Alexander Shaw and Sarah, Nicole and Evonne Heyer. Sadly missed by his close friend Elizabeth Downie; his brothers Tony (Theresa), Reno (late Eleanor) and Joe; his sisters Lena (Ted Anderson) and Maria Perrins, his cousin Stanley Tecchi (Betty) and Dominic "Uncle Micky" Paolini. Predeceased by his sister Louisa. Friends will be received by the family on Monday evening from 7-9 and Tuesday morning from 10 until the time of Philip's Service at 11 o'clock at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation to follow. Expressions of sympathy to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Wannop, Lisa (nee Poyner) - After a long and courageous battle, at St. Peter's Hospital on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in her 35th year. Beloved wife and soulmate of Nolan and dear mommy of Abbey and Brett. Loving daughter of Barb Wilson (Don) and Jim Poyner (Lynda) and sadly missed by her mother-in-law Louise Ritchie and survived by her brothers Raymond (Debbie) and Tim. Friends will be received by the family on Friday morning from 10 until the Celebration of Lisa's Life at 12 o'clock at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
