Lawrence Edward Langley
1929 - 2006
LANGLEY, LAWRENCE: At his home in Smithville, on Friday, January 27, 2006, Lawrence Edward Langley in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Ann Langley (nee Fraser). Loving father of Laurie Ann Langley, Thomas Langley, and of David Langley and his wife Shannon. Cherished by his grandchildren Audrie Ann, Chloe Jane and Dagen John. Dear brother of Kathleen Thompson. Predeceased by his brother Harry Langley. Lawrence was Captain of the Etobicoke Fire Department for many years, and was a long-time owner and trainer at the Fort Erie race track. He will also be missed by many friends who thought of him as a second father, and especially by his friends Guy and Gail Proteau. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on Friday, February 3, 2006 at 11 am at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville, inurnment of ashes followed at Lane cemetery , St. Anns. If desired, memorial contributions to Welland and District Humane Society would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Adrienne Bernadette Longworth
1936 - 2006
LONGWORTH, ADRIENNE: At Henderson General Hospital in Hamilton on Friday, November 24, 2006, Adrienne Bernadette Longworth of Smithville, in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late George Longworth (1999). Loving mother of Danny Longworth and his wife Sonia, and Jackie McGinnis and her husband the late Randy McGinnis. Cherished grandmother of Monique and her husband John Ralphs (and great-grandmother of Dylan), Clayton and Christopher Longworth, and Nikki and Billy McGinnis. Predeceased by her brothers in England. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Friday, December 1st at 10 am, and the memorial service will begin at 11 am. Inurnment Lane cemetery , St. Anns. If desired, memorial contributions to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
W. Eileen Lymburner
1922 - 2006
LYMBURNER, EILEEN: Peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, Winnifred Eileen Lymburner (nee Gare) of Caistor Centre, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Audrey Lymburner for 63 years. Loving mother of Don and Mary Lymburner of Holland Landing, and Gail and John Whittaker of Smithville. Cherished grandmother of Suzanne Joseph, David Lymburner, Laura Whittaker, Carolyn Whittaker and her friend William (BJ) Haining, and Brian Whittaker, and great-grandmother of Janine Joseph, Randy Whittaker and Nathan Whittaker. Dear sister of Alma Louks. Predeceased by her sisters Lela Reid and Lorena Wilson, and brothers Ivan, Oscar, Allan and Glen Gare. 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 at the Caistor Centre Free Methodist Church, 8848 Silver Street (Reg. Rd. 65), on Thursday, June 22 at 1 pm. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial contributions to the Caistor Centre Free Methodist Church or the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Chester Edward Mackiewicz
1947 - 2006
MACKIEWICZ, CHESTER: At Hamilton General Hospital on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, Czeslaw (Chester) Edward Mackiewicz of Caistor Centre, in his 60th year. Beloved brother of Gene and Darlene Mackiewicz of Caistor Centre, and Steve and Helen Kaczmarczyk of Hamilton. Loving uncle of Tina, Krista, Tim and Julie. Predeceased by his parents Chester and Mary Mackiewicz (nee Kobylt). He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Chester's humour and wit will be greatly missed. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Friday from 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 16 at 10 am. Interment Woodlawn cemetery , Dunnville. If desired, memorial contributions to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Frank Cecil McCready Sr.
1922 - 2006
McCREADY, FRANK: Suddenly at home on Wednesday, September 27, 2006, long-time resident of Bismark (St. Anns) Frank Cecil McCready Sr. passed away in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Melissa Wardell (1996). Loving father of Frank McCready Jr. (Melanie) of St. Anns; Leslie McCready (Kathy) of St. Anns; Sharon Richardson (Bruce) of Port Colborne; Theresa McPherson (Ronald) of St. Anns; Steve McCready (Debbie) of Nova Scotia; Mary-Lou Bass (Bruce Cubitt) of Wellandport; Carol McCready (Rob McHenry) of Wainfleet; and Alan McCready, Ron McCready and Jamie McCready at home. Cherished by his 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Annie Ryckman, Lloyd McCready (Doreen), and Irene McCready. Predeceased by his parents Cecil McCready and Annie Lillavette Fortman, sisters Mabel McCready and Ina Griffin, and brother Art McCready. 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 led by Rev. John Knoll on Saturday, September 30 at 11 am at the funeral home. Interment Merritt's United Church cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to Merritt's United Church would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Jane (Jean) McLaren
1908 - 2006
McLAREN, JANE (Jean) CARGILL nee Denny: On Saturday, December 9, 2006, at the Millennium Trail Manor, Niagara Falls, Ontario at 98 ½ years young, Jean quietly passed away. Beloved wife of the late George H. R. McLaren (1980) and loving mother of Alan (Joanne) McLaren, Margaret (Chuck) Witherington, and Douglas (Susan) McLaren. Grandmother of Kinsey McLaren, Kyle McLaren, Ryan McLaren, Charlie (Lisa) Witherington, Annette (Marko) Heitmeyer, Laura Witherington, Robin (Pierre) Trudel, and Cameron (Erica) McLaren, and great-grandmother of Justin, Crystal, Katelyn, Coral, Marina and Joshua. A long time resident of Hamilton Beach and Smithville, she was loved by all who knew her. Jean was a kind and gentle lady every day of her life. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 13 at 11 am. Interment St. Luke's Anglican Church cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to Juravinski Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Helen Jessie Muir
1921 - 2006
MUIR, HELEN: Peacefully, at Clarion Nursing Home in Stoney Creek on Thursday, September 28, 2006, Helen Jessie Muir of Niagara Falls (and previously Caistor Centre), in her 86th year. Loving daughter of the late Elvin Muir and the late Clara Muir (nee Crooks)Dear sister of Jean and Peter Waldram of Hamilton, and of Betty Wismer of Stoney Creek. Long-time friend of Harry Browning of Winnipeg. Helen will also be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and cousins. 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 at the funeral home on Monday, October 2 at 1 pm. Interment Grace United Church cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Ronald Lloyd Muir
1922 - 2006
MUIR, RONALD: Peacefully, at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby on Saturday, November 11, 2006, Ronald Lloyd Muir of Smithville, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Erie Pearl Muir (nee Chambers) for nearly 60 years. Loving father of Lloyd and his wife Mary of Markdale, William and his wife Karen of Hamilton, and Elaine Turner and Mike Cole of Oshawa. Cherished by his grandchildren Melanie Kearns (Adam), Thomas Muir, Trevor Muir (Leanne), Joshua Muir, Brittany Turner and Sarah Turner. Dear brother of Babe Culp and Marjorie Dodman, and brother-in-law of Holly Muir. Ron will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Lottie, brother Stan Muir, sisters and brothers-in-law Dorothy and Lloyd Street, Doris and Hugh Barlow, Phyllis Snyder, William Culp, and Pat Dodman. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm with a Masonic Service at 6:45 pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at 11 am at the funeral home. Interment Abingdon Presbyterian cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary (or Foundation) or the Smithville United Church would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Kathy Obucina
1949 - 2006
OBUCINA, KATICA (Kathy): Peacefully, at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, Katica (Kathy) Obucina in her 58th year. Beloved wife of Zvonko Obucina for 40 years. Loving mother of Ed Obucina and his wife Tanya, and Lydia and her husband Tom Dickson. Cherished Baka of Emily and Sierra, Anaya and Noah. Loving daughter of Mira and the late Andrija Kusic. Dear sister of Dragica Tompa and Stefanie Zugec and their families. Kathy will also be sadly missed by extended family in Croatia, Australia and Germany. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street in Smithville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The interment at Union cemetery in Smithville will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, December 9 and the service will begin at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 164 Mountain Road in Grimsby.
Roma Ongaro
1918 - 2006
ONGARO, ROMA: Peacefully, at Deer Park Villa in Grimsby, on Sunday, December 24, 2006, Roma Ongaro (nee Fortuna) in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Canadiano Ongaro (1993). Loving mother of Maria Ongaro, and of David Ongaro and his wife Susan. Cherished grandmother of Rachel Ongaro. Dear sister of Emelia Fortuna of Italy. She will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy. Predeceased by her twin brother Remo, and brothers Giuseppe and Valentino, all of Italy. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street in Smithville on Wednesday from 7-9 pm with Prayers at 8 pm. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, December 28 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 McNally House (Niagara West Community Hospice) would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Bradley James Ellis Park
1979 - 2006
PARK, BRAD: Tragically, as a result of drowning at Christian Island, Big Sand Bay (Georgian Bay) on Sunday, August 6, 2006, Bradley James Ellis Park of Smithville, in his 27th year. Beloved son of Jim and Pauline Park. Loving fiancé of Jess Fenwick. Loving brother of Todd and Cindy Park and uncle to Madison and Nicholas, and loving brother of Ashley and Byron Faist and uncle to Katie. Dear grandson of Rebecca Pennell and the late Elizabeth Broomfield (2005). Brad will also be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Prayers for the deceased were held Thursday evening, August 10 at Merritt Funeral Home. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated at 11 am on Friday, August 11 at St. Martin of Tours' Roman Catholic Church, Smithville. Father Mathew Pendanathu officiated the service. Brad's aunt, Mary Whelan, and cousins Mary Elizabeth Grayling and Staci Rae also took part in the service. Janet Poisson was the organist. Interment at the church's adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were Brad's brother Todd, cousins Geoff Rae, Sean Dalton, Fabian Ghaney and Michael Starks, and friends Jordan Sweeting, Chris Vanbrederode and Byron Faist. Very special thanks to the Coast Guard, OPP, Christian Island Police and those who searched the shore line along with Brad's brother Todd, his cousins and his friend Byron. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Hamilton and Burlington SPCA would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Reginald Allen Phillips
1929 - 2006
PHILLIPS, REGINALD: Peacefully, on Friday, January 6, 2006 at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Reginald (Reg) Allen Phillips of Burlington, in his 77th year. Loved and loving husband of Edna Phillips (nee Clayton). Loved father of April Phillips, and Katie and Geordie Waddell. Predeceased by his sons T.J. (2004) and Richie (1972). Loving "Pop" to Courtney, Alec, Emily and Anna. Dear brother of Donna Merritt. Also predeceased by his brother Keith (1971), sister-in-law Thelma Phillips (1992), and brother-in-law Gove Merritt (2000). Reg was a former bush pilot and Department of Transport Inspector. Friends called at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service was held on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 2 pm at St. Elizabeth's Anglican Church, 5324 Bromley Road, Burlington. Cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society can be made through the funeral home.
Red (Otto) Wright Phillips
1913 - 2006
PHILLIPS, OTTO (RED): Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, Otto (Red) Wright Phillips of St. Catharines, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen Phillips (nee Page). Loving father of Paul Phillips (Barbara) of Petrolia, Allan Phillips (Denise) of Calgary, Patti York (Brian) of St. Catharines, Janet Delgaty of St. Catharines, and the late Mary Ellen Brunton, and father-in-law of Don Brunton. Dear brother of Helen Martin of Crystal Beach, and Bev White (Charlie) of Hamilton. Loving grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brothers Tiny, Jack, Fred, Dick and Ross Phillips, and sister Thelma Blackwell. Red served in WWII with the RCAF and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 in St. Catharines for 62 years. 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 at the funeral home on Monday, December 18 at 2 pm. Interment Caistorville United Church cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
John Robert Petrie
1925 - 2006
PETRIE, JOHN: It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of John Robert Petrie on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at Henderson Hospital. Left to remember him is his daughter Sandy and husband Peter Morris, daughter Carol Mushing, his grandchildren John Morris and fiancée Lesley, Wendy (Morris) and husband Shawn McKune, Andrew Mushing and his great-grandchild Andrew (McKune). He is survived by one sister Sylvia Harris of Swineshead, England. Fondly remembered by Peggy Petrie and his very good companion Judie Nichols. Predeceased by four sisters Frances, Irene, Bessie and Marjorie. John was born July 29, 1925 in Ferozepore, India. He moved to England after serving as a Warrant Officer in the Indian Army from 1943 to 1947. In June 1957, he moved his family to Canada where he worked for P.B. Electronics and Otis Elevator until his retirement. Cremation has taken place upon his request. A memorial service was held at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Friday, April 21. Visitation began at 10 am, and the Service followed at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, if desired a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his name would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Graydon Herbert Railton
1922 - 2006
RAILTON, GRAYDON H. Peacefully in his 85th year, Graydon's journey of life on earth ended on November 27, 2006. Left to celebrate his life are his beloved wife of nearly 60 years Phyllis (nee Merritt) of Smithville, daughter Carol and son-in-law Gordon of Richmond Hill, son Kenneth and daughter-in-law Brenda and granddaughter Sarah of Stony Plain, Alberta, brother Glenn and sister-in-law Shirley of St. Catharines, brother Donald and sister-in-law Barbara of Brampton, sister-in-law Kathleen and her husband Don of Dunnville, sister-in-law Lila of Beamsville, and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to our wonderful neighbours, friends and family members who helped us through this journey with their visits, phone calls and many acts of kindness. We thank the dedicated personnel of the Niagara Community Palliative Care Team, and the caring staff at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. We invite you to the visitation on Friday, December 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville, and the funeral service on Saturday, December 2nd at 11 am at the Smithville United Church, 116 West Street (Regional Road 20), Smithville, with interment at the church's adjoining cemetery. For those wishing, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Smithville United Church would be greatly appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Annie Mae Rehner
1921 - 2006
REHNER, MAE: At West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby, on Thursday, November 23, 2006, Annie Mae Rehner (nee Doggett) of Caistor Centre, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Michael Rehner Sr. for 55 years. Loving mother of Michael C. Rehner and his wife Anne of Caistor Centre, and of Melvin Rehner and his wife Nadine of Canfield. Cherished grandmother of Kathryn, Michael, Victoria and Sarah. Dear sister of Norman Doggett and his wife Verna of Hamilton, and of D. Ralph Doggett and his wife Janet of St. Catharines. Predeceased by her sister Margaret Creelman, and brothers Frederick, Gordon and Alexander Doggett. 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 on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 9 am at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 6441 Smithville Road, Smithville. Interment Woodland cemetery , Spring Gardens Road, Burlington. If desired, memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
Bertha Louise Roszel
1905 - 2006
ROSZEL, LOUISE: Peacefully at Albright Manor in Beamsville on Sunday, September 3, 2006, Bertha Louise Roszel (nee Roberts) in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick E. Roszel (1980). Also predeceased by her sister Helen C. Roberts (1973), and brother R. William (Bill) Roberts (1996). Louise will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews Barbara Roberts of Thorold; William and Sharon Roberts of Kent, Washington; John and Carolyn Roberts of Campbellford; Darlene Fisher of Niagara Falls; and Nadine Sheppard and Tim of Niagara Falls. The funeral service was held at Merritt Funeral Home in Smithville on Thursday, September 7 at 11 am, with Rev. Trevor Jones officiating. Ruth Griffin was the organist and pallbearers were her friends and family. Interment St. Luke's Anglican Church cemetery. Memorial contributions to Albright Manor or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home .
