Harold Shrimer
1951 - 2008
SHRIMER, HAROLD: Peacefully at his home in Smithville on Friday, April 18, 2008, Harold Shrimer in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Ingrid Shrimer (nee Pain). Loving father of Amanda and Jordan. Dear brother of Fred and Tina Shrimer, Henrietta and Clarence Mulder, and Paul and Liza Shrimer. Also survived by his parents Jan and Heather Shrimer. Predeceased by his brother Little Freddy. A memorial service will be held at St. Anns Community Church, 5425 Regional Rd. 69 in St. Anns, on Saturday, April 26 at 1 pm. Private interment Lane cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to McNally House would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Donald Simpson
1934 - 2008
SIMPSON, DONALD: At Kilean Lodge on Friday, October 3, 2008, Donald Simpson of Grimsby and previously of Smithville, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Paterson) and the late Maude (nee Smithers). Loving father of Brent and Debbie Simpson, Sue (Marie) Talarico, and step-father to Karen Rouselle and Malcolm Ross. Cherished papa of Jeremy, Krista, Justin, Bryce, Jenna, Sarah, Rheanne and Kyle, and great-papa of Bridget. Dear brother of Margaret Roepke and Rose and William Anderson. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by his brothers Bill, Doug, Murray, Dick and Russ and sister Betty Lott. Don was a Past Master of Coronation Lodge #502. Family and friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Friday, October 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm with Masonic Service at 7 pm. The memorial service will be held at the Smithville United Church, 116 West Street (Regional Road 20) on Saturday, October 11 at 10 am. Cremation has taken place. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Cano and the Caregivers, Nurses at Kilean Lodge. If desired, memorial contributions to McMaster Children's Hospital would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Loretta Jane Sims
1935 - 2008
SIMS, LORETTA JANE (nee Niemi): It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Loretta Sims, on October 3, 2008, in her 74th year, after a courageous battle with cancer. Wife of the late Keith Sims (2002). Cherished mother of Elaine Boers (Jim), Linda Mercer, Doug Sims (Shirley), and Dianne Gaudette (Floyd). Dear grandmother of Laurie, Christopher, Steven, Amanda, Stefanie and Bob. Cremation has taken place. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Special thanks to the Nurses and Staff at McNally House. If desired, memorial contributions to McNally House would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the Funeral Home.
Ethel Edna Smith
SMITH, EDNA: Surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, Ethel Edna Smith (nee Green) passed away at Hamilton General Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Smith (1998). Loving mother of Joan Ballantyne (Bob), Marlene Los (Tom), Brenda Robins (Glenn), Verna Cook (John) and Verne Smith (Kim), and mother-in-law of Jackie Smith. Predeceased by her son Fred Smith (2006). Cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Ada Urquhart (Don) and Frances Kinney, and sister-in-law of Harley Smith, and Margaret Smith. She will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by her brother Frank Green, sister-in-law Dianne Green. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street in Smithville on Monday, June 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Merritt's United Church (corner of Church Road and South Chippawa Road) on Tuesday, June 17 at 11 am. Interment at the church's adjoining cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Merritt's United Church would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Audrey Margaret Stewart
1919 - 2008
STEWART (McINTYRE), Audrey: Peacefully at Henderson General Hospital in Hamilton on Thursday, November 13, 2008, Audrey Margaret Stewart (McIntyre) nee Swayze in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Rupert McIntyre (1947) and the late William Stewart (1984). Loving mother of Jack and Sandra McIntyre, Lorne McIntyre, Linda and Don Pothier, and John and Barb Stewart. Cherished by her 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Survived by one sister. Predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. At Audrey's request, cremation has taken place and a private family funeral service will be held. If desired, memorial contributions to McNally House or Smithville United Church would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Trudy TenBrinke
1939 - 2008
TENBRINKE, TRUDY: Gone to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Kilean Lodge in Grimsby, Trudy TenBrinke in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late Mike TenBrinke (2004). Loving mother of John and Kelly, Ron and Nancy, Charles and Tina, and the late Hetty TenBrinke (1979). Cherished grandma of Jonathan, Josh, Jessica and Dakota. Dear sister of Herman and Klasseen Steenberg, and Lidy and Gert Mengerink. Predeceased by her brother Jan Steenberg (2004). Friends may call at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Friday from 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Smithville United Church, 116 West Street (Regional Road 20) in Smithville on Saturday, December 13 at 10 am with Pastor L. Kevin Stieva officiating. Interment at the church's adjoining cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
James Ross Terryberry
1942 - 2008
TERRYBERRY, JAMES ROSS: It's with great sadness and deepest regrets the family announces the passing of Jim after a short but courageous battle with cancer, at home on Friday, February 22, 2008 with his family at his side. Sadly missed by his wife Louise, his children Tonya (Dennis), Jamie (Darlene), Allison (Jordan) and Natasha (Michael). Loving Papa to Adalyn (Andy), Danielle, Justine, Joshua, Anastasia, Arden and Alexander and his special "boy" Rambo. Survived by his sisters Ruby, Norma and Patty, and brothers Richard, Randy and Rudy. Predeceased by his parents Merle and Anne and brothers Fred and Earl, and sister Betty. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 25 at 10 am at Smithville United Church. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Dr. Matt Noble-Wohlgemut and Nurse Mike Carr for their compassion and excellent care in our time of need. If so desired, memorial donations can be made to the Niagara SPCA through the funeral home.
Marie Trafford
1935 - 2008
TRAFFORD, MARIE: At West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 29, 2008, Marie Trafford of Smithville in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Wayne Trafford. Loving mother of Todd Trafford and his wife Kim, Terry Trafford, and Jayne Trafford. Cherished grandmother of Jessie and Haley. Dear sister of Wallace, John, Avery, Charles, George, Isabel Shaw and Susan Peck. Predeceased by her brothers David, James, Phillip and her sister Mable. A memorial service will be held at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, 166 West Street (Regional Road 20) in Smithville on Friday, December 5 at 2 pm. Cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial contributions to the West Niagara Palliative Care Team or the West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Linda Hazel Tylee
TYLEE, LINDA: Into the mystic, at Haliburton Hospital on Thursday, June 19, 2008, Linda Hazel Tylee (nee McNeil) of Wilberforce, Ontario and previously of Toronto and Smithville. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Royal Tylee (2005). Loving mother of Rob and Dawn McNeil, Kim and Jeff deHoog, Dennis Tylee, and Scott and Tammy Tylee. Cherished grandmother of Cheyanne, Daniel, Hailey, Rebecca, Michael, Jessica, Chelsea and Cree. Loving daughter of the late Joe and Iris McNeil, and daughter-in-law of Helen and the late Jack Tylee. Dear sister of Dennis McNeil and the late Peter McNeil, and sister-in-law of Christine McNeil and Barbra McNeil. Linda will also be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and her dog Murphy. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 216 Station Street (corner of Regional Road 20) in Smithville on Thursday, June 26 at with visitation beginning at 10 am and the service to follow at 11 am. The family wishes to express their special thanks to the Haliburton Hospital and Access Centre and especially Dr. Tina Stephenson and Hazel Grant. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Marten Van Hoorn
1939 - 2008
VAN HOORN, MARTEN: On November 20, 2008, the Lord took unto Himself our beloved husband, father and grandfather Marten Van Hoorn in his 70th year. Born in Lucaswolde, The Netherlands on October 16, 1939, he was dearly loved by his wife Ann Van Hoorn (Vlaar) of 46 years. Predeceased by his son Edward (1976). Loving father of Fran and Jake Dekker, Joyce and Shawn Workholdt, Debbie and Harry Van Egmond, Steve and Elaine Van Hoorn, and Teresa and Greg Crowder. Loving grandfather of 20 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Sunday, November 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Smithville Christian Reformed Church (6522 Smithville Road) on Monday, November 24 at 11 am. Private interment at Lane cemetery , St. Anns will precede the service. If desired, memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
James Allan Waite
1959 - 2008
WAITE, JAMES ALLAN: passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 11, 2008 in his 49th year. Predeceased by his parents Earl (1992) and Sylvia (1998). He leaves behind his brother John, his sisters Joyce Clarkson, Gayle and Ray Vesentin, Janice Bridgman, and Lorna and Bill Vickers. He will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was a well known heavy equipment operator for over 30 years. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Private family burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Lily Theresa Whelehan
1915 - 2008
WHELEHAN, LILY: It is with extreme sadness and great loss that the family of Lily Theresa Whelehan (born in Glasgow, Scotland April 9, 1915) announces the news of her passing. Lily passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on November 6, 2008 at Deer Park Villa in her 94th year. Lily emigrated to Canada on March 23, 1929 aboard the S.S. Athenia. She was the beloved wife of the late John Patrick Whelehan, and daughter of the late William Thomas Morris and Isabella (nee Hutchinson) Morris. Loving mother to Letitia Gold (and the late Albert), the late Eunice Debaie (Edward), the late Beatrice Soulliere (Bob), and of Susan Spain (and the late Paul). Cherished grandmother of John Spain, Paul Spain and Cindy Spain (whom she raised as her own children); Gary Gold, Albert Gold and the late Laura Gold; Lisa Robinson, Maureen Wilkens, and the late Michael Theobald; Jane Richards, Lyle Jacobs, David Keegan, Murphy Keegan (also raised as her own child), Peter Keegan, Kathleen Simms, Angela Keegan, and Lorne Jacobs. Lovingly remembered by 17 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Isabella Shultz. Predeceased by her brothers Sidney Morris, Herbert Morris, Willy Morris, Tommy Morris, Eddy Morris and Joseph Morris. Lily will also be missed by her extended family at Deer Park Villa. A private family memorial service will be held at Merritt Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Donald Edward Wormald
1941 - 2008
WORMALD, DONALD: At McNally House on Monday, November 10, 2008, Donald Edward Wormald in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Hilda Wormald (nee Wellman). Loving father of Dean Wormald (Martha Walters), and Cathy Leech. Cherished grandfather of Tressia, Sabrina (Merlin), Tyler, Kyle and AJ, and great-grandfather of Oakley and Xavier. Good friend and housemate of Annie O'Neil. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, 2250 Regional Road 20, Fonthill, on Thursday, November 13 at 1 pm. If desired, memorial contributions to McNally House or the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Evelyn Viola Young
1916 - 2008
YOUNG, EVELYN: At Albright Manor in Beamsville on Monday, October 13, 2008, Evelyn Viola Young (nee Swick) in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Harry Young (1997). Loving mother of Mary Martin (Charlie), Gertrude Goit (and the late Don-2001), Clara Terryberry (and the late Earl-2002), Ruby Pierce (Doug), Ken Young (Bev), the late Stella Balanuik (1972), Harry Young (Linda), and Bruce Young (Sharon) and mother-in-law of Bob Balanuik. Cherished by her 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers Alvin and Walter and sister Beatrice. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held Thursday, October 16 at 11 am at the funeral home. Interment Abingdon Presbyterian cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
W. Lyle Beamer
1915 - 2008
BEAMER, W. LYLE: At Albright Centre in Beamsville on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, William Lyle Beamer in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Vera Winnifred Beamer (Beaty, 1998). Loving father of the late Harold Beamer (July 10, 2007). Survived by his loving daughter-in-law June Beamer. Cherished grandfather of Douglas, Christopher (Tammy) and Bradley (Leah Camacho), and great-grandfather of Rylan. Dear brother of Adam Hugh Beamer (Nova) of Florida. Predeceased by two sisters Ila Davis (and her husband Walter), and Doris White (and her husband Richard), and sisters-in-law Doris Beamer and Helen Beamer. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Lyle was a lifelong member of the Bethel Evangelical Church, and then of Smithville United Church since 1945 where he was an honorary life Elder and Sunday School Superintendent and teacher. He was an employee of R. Murgatroyd & Sons from 1936 to his retirement in 1982. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Smithville United Church, 116 West Street (Regional Road 20) on Saturday, April 12 at 10 am. Private interment at the church's adjoining cemetery will precede the service. Special thanks to the 3rd floor nursing staff at Albright Centre and the volunteers from the Rose Cottage that helped make Lyle's last days so peaceful. If desired, memorial contributions to Smithville United Church or Albright Centre would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Harry Belmont
1947 - 2008
BELMONT, HARRY: 1947-2008: Peacefully at home and with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, December 26, 2008, Harry Belmont of Smithville, formerly of Stoney Creek. Devoted husband of Heather Belmont for 40 years. Loving father of Jason and Shellie Belmont, Melanie and Rick Whitaker, and Natalie and Rob Garofalo. Most cherished Papa of his precious grandchildren Tyeler, Zakary, Victoria, Olivia and Sophia, and his faithful friend Tia (Woof). Harry will be very sadly missed by his family and friends in both Canada and England. We, his family, wish to extend our deepest gratitude to Father Obioma, Dr. Matt and Nurse Linda. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm with Prayers at 7 pm. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 30 at 10 am at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, 166 West Street (Regional Road 20) in Smithville with interment at the church's adjoining cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
He did it "My Way!"
Mairi Paterson Birr
1966 - 2008
BIRR, MAIRI: Suddenly at home in Caistor Centre on Saturday, March 15, 2008, Mairi Paterson Birr (nee Thomson) in her 42nd year. Beloved wife of Greg Birr and daughter of Tom and Betty Thomson. Cherished mother of Makayla and Mitchell. Loving sister of Georgina and Ken Minor, Catherine and Dwaine Murawski and sister-in-law of Geoffery and Sharon Birr. Dear daughter-in-law of William and Rose Birr. Mairi will also be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Smithville United Church, 116 West Street (Regional Road 20) in Smithville on Saturday, March 22 beginning at 1 pm. The memorial service will follow at 3 pm. If desired, memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Toronto Sick Kids would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Christopher Derek Armstrong
1949 - 2008
ARMSTRONG, CHRISTOPHER: Peacefully at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 23, 2008, Christopher Derek Armstrong of Grimsby, in his 59th year. Lifelong friend of Diane Armstrong (nee Stirtzinger). Loving father of Debbie Armstrong and Gerry Duncan, Cindy Park, and Michael and Keely Armstrong. Cherished grandfather of Lynsy, Tyson, Quinton, Madison and Nicholas. Dearly missed by two of his best friends Terry Dixon and Edenna Wojciechowski. Chris will also be missed by his many friends and other family members. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Irene (Taylor). Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Friday, March 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The memorial service will be held at Smithville United Church, 116 West Street (Regional Road 20) in Smithville on Saturday, March 29 at 10 am. Special thanks to Dr. Porter, the Nurses and Staff of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, and Dr. Janice Giesbrecht of the St. Catharines General Hospital Oncology Department for their care and compassion. If desired, memorial contributions to the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation (for the In-Patient Oncology Department) would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
