PARKINS, Kathryn May - Kathy passed away peacefully at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Thursday, February 15, 2007 after a brief illness. She was loved by her sister Dorothy Eddy, sister-in-law Betty Adams, niece Kimberley Eddy, nephew Brent Adams and his wife Liane and nephew Kevin Eddy and his wife Pam. Kathy was a great aunt to Lauren Eddy. She was predeceased by her parents Albert and May Adams and her brother Ted Adams. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 92 Main St. from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Donations, in lieu of flowers to St. Andrew's Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of PASSFIELD MORTUARY SERVICES (905)682-0474.
William Hineman - In Memoriam
HINEMAN - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, William (Bill), who passed away February 21, 1998. Those precious years I spent with you, No one can take away the love, And memories you left behind, They are with me every day. Unseen by others, You are by my side, For I love you too deeply, For death to divide. Unspoken words, no outward show, But deep inside I miss you so. - Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your wife Betty and Family
Baby Marshall Johnathan Donnelly
DONNELLY, Baby Marshall Johnathan - It is with great sadness sorrow and heavy hearts that his parents announce the birth and passing of their most loved and cherished baby boy on Friday, February 16, 2007 at the Timmins & District Hospital. Precious first child of Candace (CoCo) Lauzon and Michael Donnelly. Sadly missed by his many relatives. At the family's request, private funeral services will be held for Baby Marshall. “We never got to see him smile. We never got to hear him cry. We didn't get a chance to see him grow. But nothing will change the fact, we love him so.“ He will be deeply missed forever by his Mommy & Daddy. Arrangements have been entrusted to MONETTE & FRENCH FUNERAL HOME (705-567-3565).
Leonard Wright
WRIGHT, Leonard N. – Surrounded by his family at GNGH on Monday February 19th, 2007 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Verna B. Wright (2002). Loving father of Allan and his wife Karen. Grandfather of Allan Jr. and his wife Tina and Kyle and his wife Penny. Great- grandfather of Kurstin, Kali and Jason. The family will receive friends at the MORSE & SON CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES, 5917 Main Street, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Cremation will follow. In memory of Leonard, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Roland "Rolly" Pietrasik - In Memoriam
PIETRASIK, Roland "Rolly" - In loving memory of a dear husband and father who passed away on February 21, 2000. Silent thoughts and secret tears, A constant wish that you were near. Life moves on and years go by, But love and memories will never die. No need for words except to say, We love and miss you every day. Love Wen, Ryan & Erin xox
Patricia St. Cyr-Carter - In Memoriam
ST. CYR-CARTER, Patricia - In loving memory of a dear daughter who passed away on February 22, 1989. Today is remembered and quietly kept. No words are needed, we will never forget. Deep in our hearts, you will always stay. Loved and remembered, every day. Lovingly Your Dad and Family
Thelma Gough - In Memoriam
GOUGH, Thelma - In loving memory of Thelma Gough, February 22, 1998. From the time you left us we have not forgotten you with your kind smile and understanding ways. You gave us so much and got back so little, the only thing we could give you was our love which will live on forever. Love you always Darlene, Jennifer, Greg, Bonnie and Scott.
Mildred “Milly“ (Kehoe) Wallace
WALLACE, Mildred “Milly“ (Kehoe) - Four years ago on February 22, 2003 we lost a wonderful friend, wife, mother and grandmother. She has not gone from those she loves, Nor has she wandered far; Just entered God's most lovely room And left the door ajar. - Always lovingly remembered and sadly missed by husband Howard, Rod and Jan, Sharon and Bill, and families.
Antonio Di Vizio
DI VIZIO, Antonio - surrounded by his loving wife and son at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital, St. Catharines on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of 58 years to Nazzarena (Pecchia) Di Vizio. Loving father of Danny and Joanne (Carpino) Di Vizio. Nonno will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his precious grandsons Anthony Di Vizio (Patri Di Pietro) and Aaron Di Vizio (Jennifer Lococo). Dear brother of Giovanni (Giuseppina) Di Vizio and Domenico (Vincenza) Di Vizio. Predeceased by parents Vincenzo and Anna Rosa Di Vizio, brother Daniele Di Vizio, father and mother- in-law Antonio and Filomena Pecchia and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Maria and Peppino Marino. Dear uncle of Jim (Anna) Di Vizio, Gino (Shelley) Di Vizio, Sergio (Sandy) Di Vizio, John (Kay) Di Vizio, Rosanna (Tom) Kerigan, Mario (Annamaria) Marino, Filomena (Giacomo) Grossi and Assunta (Raffaelle) Trelle. Antonio will also be missed by many great nieces, great nephews and cousins. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Thorold and worked for the Ontario Paper Co. for 30 years retiring in 1988. Antonio's family will receive their family and friends at the LAMB-BOCCHINFUSO FUNERAL HOME, 2 Regent St., Thorold on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 21 Queen St. S., Thorold on Saturday at 10 a.m. The Rite of Committal to follow at Lakeview cemetery Mausoleum, Thorold. Vigil prayers will be celebrated at the funeral home on Friday at 3 p.m. Memorial donations in memory of Antonio to a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
Obituary for formerly Kokavecz Paul Sr. Kent
KENT, formerly Kokavecz Paul Sr. - Peacefully passed away surrounded by the love and support of his family at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Rosalie “Magda” of twenty-two years. Loving stepfather to Harold “Hank” Vesely of Niagara Falls. Loving father and father in law to Paul and Wendie Kent of St. Davids. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Ryan Kent and fiancée Carolina of St. Catharines, Trisha Mann, nee Kent and her husband Stuart Mann of Cleveland and Rebecca Kent of Montreal. Paul was predeceased by his first wife Roza, June 21, 1982. He was an active member of his industry and served several years as a Director of the Ontario Poultry and Marketing Board. A founding member of the St. Davids Lions Club, a dedicated member of Niagara #2 Masonic Lodge, a member of the Elgin Lodge of Perfection. Special thanks to the staff of the Bella Senior Center, Willoughby Wing, Niagara Falls. The children and grandchildren offer sincere thanks and gratitude to his beloved wife Rosalie for her dedication and care to “Papa”. Resting at the funeral chapel of HETHERINGTON & DEANS, 5176 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls. Visitation is on Friday February 23, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 . The funeral service will be held at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church 4673 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls on Saturday February 24, 2007 at 10 a.m. The private family entombment will follow in Fairview Mausoleum On Friday evening at 7 p.m. members of Niagara Lodge #2 A.F.A.M. will hold a memorial service. In memoriam contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. The Wake will follow the service at the residence of Paul and Wendie Kent, 1139 Queenston Road, St. Davids.
Mary T. (Deffains) Sirianni
SIRIANNI, Mary T. (Deffains) - Of North Tonawanda, NY, February 20, 2007, beloved wife of Frank Sirianni; dearest daughter of Winnifred and the late Cyril Deffains; dear mother of Theresa (Blaine) Shugarts, Michael (Amy) and Ann Marie Sirianni; grandmother of Tyler, Jordan, Miah, Avah and Gracie. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave.,(near Sheridan Dr.) Kenmore, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Albert the Great Church, Kingston Ave., at Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, Friday at 10:30 AM. PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Lupus Foundation.
Harold Martin (Bud) Smith
SMITH, Harold Martin (Bud) F/Lt. (Ret'd) RCAF - Bud has left us in his 85th year on January 2, 2007 to join his loving wife Marion who said farewell 15 years ago. The son of the late John Martin Smith and Mary Bossert, Bud will be sadly missed by his daughter Pat, his sons and daughters-in-law Boyd and Sandy, Jan and Julie, his grandchildren Kim, Kelly, Cory, Jean, Jennifer, Deidra, Sean and Meghan, his great grandchildren Deanna, William, Aleena and Miranda and his brother Robert. Predeceased by siblings Evelyn, Gladys and Marvin. An officer and a gentleman, he was loved by his family and friends and respected by all who knew him. On active service during W.W. II, Bud flew Lancaster bombers as part of the 428 Ghost Squadron and 405 Pathfinder Squadron for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war, he worked as a butcher at his father's store in Ridgeway before returning to a flying career with the RCAF, and then with the Department of Revenue, Customs and Excise. Bud was active in Lions for 30 years, and a member of the board of the Fort Erie Douglas Memorial Hospital. A memorial gathering and service will be held at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Ridgeway on Saturday, February 24th at 11:00am, where Bud was a life member. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the above church would be appreciated. Per ardua ad astra
Ken (Kenneth) "Tex" Deane - In Memoriam
DEANE, Ken (Kenneth) "Tex" - In loving memory of a dear friend who passed away on February 25, 2006. Along the road to yesterday, That leads us straight to you. Are memories of the happy days, Together we once knew. And always every evening, We seem to have a way, Of wandering back to meet you, On the road to yesterday. Sadly missed by your best friend "Bob"
Don Vertolli R. - In Memoriam
VERTOLLI R., Don - In loving memory of Don R. Vertolli who passed away February 24, 2004 What we"d give if we could say Hello, Dad, in the same old way; To hear your voice, see your smile, To sit with you and chat awhile. So you who have a father, Cherish him with care, For you"ll never know the heartache Till you see his vacant chair. I would also like to thank again the heroic Firefighters who rescued my father in time, allowing him to enjoy another 4 years of life, and a huge thank you to Jim & Kea and families for their love and support during this very hard time and for their acts of love and kindness. Dad will never forget., nor will your friends & lil Bro & son Don jr & Paulette & family
Ronald W. Price - In Memoriam
PRICE, RONALD W. - In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who passed away February 23, 2002. Every day, in some small way, Memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, still loved, and ever dear. -Lovingly remembered by Ron Jr. (Lana) Lucas and Andrew, Susan, Cindy Monahan (Tom) Ryan and Sean, Elizabeth Cashman (Dale) Michael, Rich Raymond (Vicki) Taylor and Zach and Ashley.
Vivianne Fleming
FLEMING, Vivianne (née Lalonde) born October 1st, 1951. The family wishes to announce with great sorrow her untimely passing at the McMaster University Hospital, Hamilton Ontario on February 20th, 2007, surrounded by her family and friends. Survived by her loving daughter Lleyn Fleming of Edmonton, Alberta, her sister Suzanne Dukeshire of Hamilton ON, her brothers Denis Lalonde (Lorraine) and Hector Lalonde (Fern) of Timmins ON. Also survived by her mother-in-law Mrs Signy Fleming of Sudbury, ON, Brothers-in-law, Roger (Flo) Fleming of Detroit, Michigan, and William (Cecile) Fleming of Haileybury, ON and sister-in-law Mrs Sandra (Carmen) Fielding of Sudbury,ON. She also leaves to mourn, from her extended family, step-sister Contance Leroux (Normand), step-brothers, Michel Rochefort (Angela) of Timmins,ON and Denis Rochefort (Denice) of Edmonton Alberta. Vivianne will also be missed by her numerous Nieces and Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Vivianne was predeceased by her husband Richard Fleming (January 2004), her father Aurele Lalonde, mother Cécile Lalonde and step- mother Henriette Lalonde. Vivianne was a long time employee of the Canada Employment Center, working many years in Timmins, Sault Ste-Marie and Hamilton. She was an avid golfer and loved to travel. According to Vivianne's wishes, no visitations or service will be held, although remembrance donations may be offered to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Mrs. Elvira Berlingeri
BERLINGERI, Mrs. Elvira - It is with sadness born of loss that the family of Elvira Berlingeri acknowledges her passing on Saturday, February 24th at her home in Fonthill after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. Born in 1940 in Colle d'Anchise Italy, the sixth daughter of Nicola and Christina Bernardo she moved to Canada in 1962 to start a new life. After arriving in Port Colborne she met her husband Domenic Berlingeri whom she married in 1966 and together they took great pleasure and pride in raising their daughters Marina and Joanne. Elvira loved cooking, gardening, and traveling but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Elvira is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Domenic; her two loving daughters, Marina (and husband Allan Wyneperle) and Joanne (and husband Frank Capretta); three adoring grandchildren, Benjamin and Jacob (Wyneperle) and Nicholas (Capretta); three sisters, Maria Luccarelli, Nunzia DiPetta, and Rosangela DePalma; her brother Antonio Bernardo in Italy, sister-in- law Lucy DiNobile, brother in-law Tony Berlingeri, numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives, in-laws and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Rosa Bernardo and Antonietta DiPetta. The family would like to thank all of the many people who have shown so much love to Elvira through the years and remind us that while cancer may have taken her from us, it cannot cripple the love we share, shatter our hope, suppress our memories or diminish our faith that we will all be together again some day. We say good-bye for now but not forever and comfort ourselves knowing that you are always with us in our hearts and memories. Friends will be received by the family on Monday (evening), February 26th from 7-9 PM and Tuesday, February 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alexanders Church, 50 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill on Wednesday, February 28th 2007 at 11:00 AM. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM. Entombment Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Juravinski Cancer Centre or Development and Peace, Share Lent.
John Richard Crabtree
CRABTREE, John Richard - Sadly, after a courageous effort at the St. Catharines General Hospital on February 25, 2007 in his 68th year. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Isobel Crabtree. Beloved brother of Peter (Betty) of Snow Rd., Ont. and David (Kaye) of Beamsville and Sallie (Hugh) Bankes of Tappen B.C. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, Alan, Sarah, Leslie, Wendy, Heather, Robert, Kathy and James. He will also be missed by his many friends and neighbours. The funeral service will take place at the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 4998 King St., Beamsville on Friday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m. Visitation 12 noon until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family, if so desired.
