Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 17, 2004 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband to his wife Mary for 53 years. Devoted father to Steve Jr. and his wife Alice. Much loved Grandfather of Todd and his wife Nicole of Greenwood, Nova Scotia, and Shelley and her husband JamesTraver of Welland. Great-grand father to Malaika and Autumn. Steve was predeceased by his son Leslie (1979) and survived by his sister Valeria Mester from Budapest, Hungary. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm Monday, and from 2-4 and 7-9pm, on Tuesday at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday January 21 at 11.00 am with Father Alexander Eros of Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church officiating. Interment Fonthill cemetery. Prayers will be said at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memorial Program.
Marjorie Maude Young
At the Welland County General Hospital, on Wednesday July 31, 2002. Mrs. Marjorie (Williams)Young of Welland, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late W. Burton Young and loving mother of Bill and Sharon of Stevensville, Donald and Sally of Fonthill and Gary and Linda of Welland. She will be fondly remembered by her nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME-DIXON CHAPEL,1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, on Wednesday, August 7th 2002, from 9:00 am. until time of memorial service being conducted in the chapel at 10:00 am. with Reverend David Long of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Welland officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremains to follow at Fonthill cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Welland.
Mr Sheldon William Carl
Unexpectedly, at the Welland County General Hospital on Sunday, January 18, 2004, in his 77th year, Sheldon William Carl of Welland left us to be with the Lord. Beloved husband of Trudy and cherished father of Linda Haight and her husband Fred of Ypsilanti, Michigan; Brenda Terreberry and her husband Les of Welland; Sandra Shapland and her husband Richard of Ridgeville; Christina Zold and her husband Christopher of Clinton; Sheldon T. Carl and his wife Sharon of Fenwick; and Nina Ramirez and her husband Rocky, of Big Spring, Texas. Dear grandfather of Andrew and his wife Liza, Nick, Tim, Mike, Greg, Jessica, Emily, Brian, Brad, Jeff and his wife Dawn, Dan and Rocky Jr. Survived by his sister Marylin Speck and her husband Bud of Welland. Predeceased by his mother Lillian (Becken) and father Roy. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Friday, January 23, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME-DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill. The funeral service will be conducted at Jubilee Faith Centre, 8151 Canborough Road (at Darling Street), Canborough on Saturday January 24th 2004 at 10:00 am. with Pastor Ralph ten Brinke officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations joyfully accepted for the Feed the Hungry (ministry) in care of Jubilee Faith Centre.
Mr Arthur Robert Elsie
At the Extendicare Unit of Welland Hospital, on Sunday January 25th 2004, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Elsie. Loving father of Betty Wiley and her husband Cary of Welland, Donald Elsie and his wife Gail of R.R.# 1 Lowbanks, Donna Roy and her husband Claude of Pelham and Ken Elsie and his wife Susan of Smithville. Also loved by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of John Elsie and his wife Grace of Port Colborne and predeceased by his brother Ed Elsie and his sister Violet Graham and her husband Dave. Mr. Elsie had a hobby farm growing vegetables and retired from Atlas Steel where he worked as a mill operator on the 10-1 mill. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Tuesday, January 27th 2004 at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday January 28th at 11:00 am with interment to follow at Zion cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Welland Hospital Foundation-Extendicare Unit. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Mrs Mary Louise Hamilton
Mary Louise on Sunday, December 7, 2003 formally of Fonthill, at the Grandview Lodge in Dunnville. Beloved wife of the late Orval Hamilton(1975), Sadly missed by her children Yvonne and her husband Hans Baltjes, Wayne and his wife Henrietta Hamilton. Cherished grandmother of Bryan and Lynn Baltjes, Gayle and Chuck Baltjes-Chataway, Darryl and Susan Baltjes, Gail Hamilton, Debbie Sergnese and friend Dave, Diane and Shawn Kostyk and her 8 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9pm Tuesday December 9th 2003, at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME -DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street Fonthill where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel Wednesday December 10th 2003 at 11:00am. Reverend Ken Smith officiating. Interment Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society, or the Welland Humane Society.
Mrs Edna May Leavens
passed away at the Welland County General Hospital, on Thursday December 11, 2003, Edna Leavens, of Fonthill, in her 82nd year. Predeceased by brothers Edward, Charles and Fred Leavens and by her twin sisters Marguerite and Violet Leavens, Dorothy Ford and her husband Henry, Florence Stortz and her husband Gerry, Ileen Little and her husband Kenneth. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. At Edna's request cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation nor funeral service. JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, Fonthill in charge of funeral arrangements (905-892-5762). As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the David Suzuki Foundation, or to the Nature Conservance of Canada. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program
Mr Peter Mary Van Der Gulik
in Welland on Friday, December 12, 2003, in his 50th year. Beloved son of the late Cornelius Van Der Gulik (1991) and Afra Van Der Gulik (1983). Dear brother of Margaret Huibers and husband Chris, Nick Van Der Gulik and wife Ruth all of Dunchurch, Emmie Pennekamp of St. Catharines, the late John Van Der Gulik (1977), Tina D'Amelio and husband Dan of Thorold, Afra (Van Der Gulik) Dekoe of Welland, Rena Gray and husband George of St. Catharines, Lia Huibers and husband Frank and Toni Wolek and husband Ken all of Fonthill. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at the group home on South Pelham for their outstanding care of Peter and also to the Welland-Pelham Community Living for their excellent care of Peter. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Saturday December 13th, and 2-4 & 7-9pm on Sunday December 14th at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Kevin's Roman Catholic Church, with Father Frank Wagner officiating, 307 Niagara Street, Welland, on Monday December 15 at 11am. Interment Victoria Lawn cemetery , St. Catharines. Prayers will be said at the funeral home 7pm on Sunday. As an expression of sympathy Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program
Joseph Jakab
at Heidehof Home For The Aged, St. Catharines, on Tuesday December 23rd, 2003. Mr. Joseph Jakab, of St. Catharines and formerly of Fonthill, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Stefanie. At Mr. Jakab's request, there will be no funeral home visitation, no funeral service at this time. Cremation has taken place. An interment service at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens will be held on Saturday January 3,2004 at 10:30 a.m . As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, 337 Hellems Avenue, Welland L3B 3C2. James L. Pedlar Funeral Home - Dixon Chapel, Fonthill, in charge of funeral arrangements (905-892-5762) A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program
Mrs. Dianne Elaime "Winteringham" Cox
at Henderson Hospital, Hamilton, on Wednesday December 31st 2003. Mrs. Dianne Elaine (Winteringham) Cox, of Wainfleet. Beloved wife of Jim Cox. Loving and devoted mother of Karen and Chrisrobert vanKralingen and Heather Cox of Wainfleet. Also loved and cherished by her grandchildren Robert James and Caitlynn. Beloved daughter of Margaret Howell and her husband Fred of Fonthill and the late John "Jack" Winteringham. Dear sister of Donna Roszell and her husband Jim of Burlington. Predeceased by her parents-in-law Herbert F. Cox and Katherine "Kay" Cox. Dear aunt of Lenora Banfield and her husband Shane, Owen Roszell, Blair Cox, Dennis Cox and his wife Guy Laine, Tracie Sindrey and her husband Todd, Dawn Toshack and her husband Dave, Matthew Cyr and his wife April and Morgan Cyr. Great-aunt of T.J., Shanelle, Daile, Jack, Marissa, Kyla, Connor, Jessie, Seleana, Rebecca, Tyler and Sophia. Sister-in-law of Darlene and Bob Cyr , Donald and Dee Cox and Ralph and Kathy Hannan. Dear niece of Frances (Learn) Buchwitz and her husband Oswald and Margaret Russell and her husband Clitson. Dianne will be sadly missed by her life long friend Bonnie Norris and her family of Fergus. Dianne enjoyed her job as a program co-ordinator for Douglas Heights Seniors Centre in Fort Erie and she spent over 15 years as a supervisor with the Red Cross. She was an active volunteer in her community with Meals on Wheels, Women of Wainfleet, The Wainfleet Strategic Planning Committee and the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Dianne loved her art and photography classes with her sister in Haliburton. She attended Cinefest, Showboat Theatre and the Authors Series at Roselawn. She spent hours sketching, painting and capturing life's beauty in her photographs and artwork. As a Grandma she showered her grandchildren with unconditional love and she will be sadly missed by them. Dianne lived every moment of her life for those she loved, putting their needs ahead of her own. married for 34 years to her best friend Jim and "Super Mom" for 32 years to her daughters. She has touched the lives of many people in many ways and the world is a better place because she was in it. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the ICU at Welland Hospital and Henderson Hospital. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Monday at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street Fonthill, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday January 6th 2004 at 11:00 am. with Reverend Jim Manuel of Fonthill Baptist Church officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. A donation is be made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Mr Robert Alfred Elliot
passed away at his home, in Fonthill, on Tuesday, January 6th 2003, after living valiantly with cancer for 10 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Anne for over 40 years. Loving father of Hillary of Slocan B.C. and Dawn of Thorold. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Nellie Elliott and his sister Suzanne Lewington. Bob recently retired from RBC Dominion Securities in St. Catharines. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Friday January 9th 2003 at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill. The funeral service will be conducted at Mountainview United Church, 150 Glendale Avenue (at Valerie Dr.) St. Catharines, on Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 am. with Reverend David Pritchard officiating. Interment Fonthill cemetery , Fonthill. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, 610 University Avenue, Toronto M5G 2M9. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation Fondation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Katherine Marie Cox
At Welland County General Hospital, on Friday, August 2, 2002. Mrs Katherine "Kay" Cox, of Welland, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert F. Cox. She will be dearly missed by Donald and Dee of Sarnia, James and Dianne of Port Colbourne and Darlene and Bob Cyr of Midland, Michigan. She will be fondly remembered bt her grandchildren Tracie and Todd, Dawn and Dave, Dennis and Guy Laine, Blair, Karen and Chris, Heather, Matthew, Morgan and great-grandchildren Robert James, Caitlynn, Becky, Tyler, Jessie, Selena and Marissa. Dear sister of Norma and Gordan Cook, Floyd and Ida Humphries and predeceased by Archie, Leta, Harry and Charles. Mrs. Cox enjoyed participating with her many friends at Garden Terrace in Portal Village, Port Colbourne taking part in many different special activities. She was also a member of the Shinning Light Bible Class for 50 years, Good Cheer Class of Fonthill Baptist Church and a member of the Welland Volunteer Fire Company #3 Ladies Auxiliary. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9. Monday at theJAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME-DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday August 6th 2002 at 1:00 pm. with Reverend Jim Manuel of Fonthill Baptist Church officiating. Interment Woodlawn cemetery , Welland. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Fonthill Baptist Church.
Mr Adolf Marie Sermijn
on Thursday, December 4, 2003, beloved husband of Shirley, loving father of Donna (Gregory) Campbell, dear stepfather of Stewart (Sharon) McKenzie of Vancouver, and the late Karen McKenzie. Adoring grandpa of Brandon, Zachary and Mackenzie Campbell and Sara and Scott McKenzie. Dear brother of Susan Cockheyt of Florida. His sister Mady (Kamiel), and brothers Camiel and Albert of Belgium predeceased him. Remembered also by his god-daughter Debbie (Mike) Hartegan of Florida, and his dear friends Adolf and Simonne VanRuyskensvelde, and his god-child Danny VanRuyskensvelde all in Belgium. Adolf retired from GM in 1986. Friends will be received by the family at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, on Sunday, December 7th from 7-9 pm. and Monday from 10 am until time of the Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11:00 am. Private interment of cremains to follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Mr Archibald Bevens Giles
It is with sadness that the passing of Archie at the Woolcott Wing at Welland Hospital, on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2003 is announced. He is predeceased by his loving parents Arnold and Esther. He is also predeceased by his loving wife Dorothy (1991), and brothers Harold, Leo, Gordon and sisters Frieda and Irva. Archie is survived by brother-in-law Gerald Costen (Margaret), sister-in-law Cora Williams and nieces Rosemary Costen and Mary White (Dale) and nephews Joe Ralph (Carolyn), Leo Giles (Agnes) and Robert Giles (Helen) and their families. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by niece Jan Wininger and her husband David. Archie was born January 19th, 1911 in Fonthill where he spent his entire life. His career as an electrician spanned many years in the Niagara area, until retirement to his farm on Port Robinson Road. Archie had many interests. Archie owned and flew his own plane for many years in the early part of his life and liked to recount his flying adventures with his friends at the coffee gathering each morning that he attended since his retirement. Special thanks to the staff at Shorthills Villa where Archie resided during his latter life, and his close friends who were loyal and special people in his life. Family and friends will be received at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME-DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Thursday, December 4th where the funeral service will be conducted in the Chapel on Friday, December 5th, 2003 at 10:00 am with Reverend Paul Owen officiating. Interment Fonthill cemetery.
Mrs Ada Wilhemina "Barr" Hamilton
at Niagara Health System, Welland Site, on Sunday, November 16th 2003. Mrs. Ada Hamilton, of Fonthill in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Arnold "Arn" Hamilton (1992). Loving mother of Judy Havorka and her husband Joe of Orillia, Jan Poole of Fonthill, Bruce Hamilton and his wife Isabel of Texas, Cindy McLuckie and her husband Brian of Fonthill and Terry Hamilton of Niagara Falls. Also loved by several grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Wednesday, November 19th 2003 at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street Fonthill, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday November 20th at 11:00 am. Interment Springcreek cemetery , Mississauga. In Lieu of flowers memorial donaions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society
Mrs Louisanna Jocelyn "Casmir" Guy
at St. Catharines General Hospital, on Sunday November 16th 2003. Mrs. Louzanne Guy of Port Robinson, in her 53rd year. Beloved wife of Richard S. Guy and loving mother of Andrew in Toronto. Loved by her parents Raoul and Mary Casmir of St. Catharines and dear sister Shelley Casmir of Calgary. Survived by her parents-in-law, brothers and sisters-in-law, step brothers, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Wednesday November 19th 2003 at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday November 20th at 2:00 pm. with cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Mrs Bette Lorriane "Hughson" Haist
at Niagara General Hospital, on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, Bette Haist in her 73rd year. Loving mother of Charine Brown (and her late husband Walter) of London, Randy Haist and his wife Cindy of Fenwick, Ron Haist of Fenwick and Janice Zwier and her husband Martin of Welland. Also loved by her grandchildren Nathan and Cara, Melissa, Zachary, Ashley, Amanda, Kirstin, Emily and her great-grandchildren Ivy, Ava and Lucas. Dear sister of Craig Hughson and his wife Rhet of Warren Manitoba. Friends will be received by the family 7-9 pm. Thursday November 20th 2003 at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday November 21st at 2:00 pm. with Reverend Elizabeth Agnew of Fenwick United Church officiating. Interment Hillside cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Mr Joseph Frank Racz
at Welland Hospital, on Tuesday November 18th 2003. Mr. Joseph Frank Racz, of Welland, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Dorothy and loving father of Joseph Racz of Welland, Julie Sajn and her husband Luie of Fenwick, Stephen Racz and his wife Lisa of Fenwick and Sylvia Sohmer and her husband Dave of Niagara Falls. Also loved by his grandchildren Joseph, Christopher, Daniel, Matt, Tina, Lanna, Rachel, Jordan and Davis. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 & 7-9 pm Thursday at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street Fonthill. The Funeral Mass will be celbrated at St. Alexander's Catholic Church, 50 Pelham Town Square (at Station Street) Fonthill, on Friday November 21st at 11:00 am. Interment Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Thorold. As an expression of sympathy memorial donaions may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Building Fund at St. Alexander's Caholic Church. Prayers will be said at the funeral home Thursday evening at 7:30 pm. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
