PAGE, Lorne Albert - Lorne Page, 85, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formerly of Point Abino, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2007 from complications following surgery. He is survived by his loving wife Muriel, 3 sons Kenneth, Donald, and David, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by sons Douglas and James. Funeral services in the chapel of THE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME 722 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Emmanuel Lutheran cemetery , Sherkston.
Barbara Quaranto
QUARANTO, Barbara - passed away peacefully at the Greater Niagara General Hospital on Wednesday April 18, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Anthony 'Tony' Quaranto (1996). Dearly loved mother of Vince (Nina), Joe (Clemence) and John (Lina). Loving grandmother of Barbara, Danielle, Tony (Liz), Teresa (Chris), Stephanie and Shannon and great- grandmother of Kody and Christian. Dear sister-in-law of Arthur (Dolores) Quaranto. Dear aunt of Joseph (Blaga) and Kathy. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Elizabeta Martino, her brothers Frank, John and Tony and her sister Anne. Friends are invited to call at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Fairview cemetery. The Vigil for Mrs. Quaranto will be celebrated Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In memory of Mrs. Quaranto donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or St. Ann's Church would be appreciated by her family.
Gordon William Rennie
RENNIE, Gordon William - passed away peacefully at the Greater Niagara General Hospital on Thursday April 19, 2007 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Barbara for 50 years. Dear father of Debbie DeWitt (Jim), Michael Rennie (Cathy) and Gord Rennie (Bonnie). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Laura, Melanie, Aimee, Carrie, Steven, Christopher, Bradley, Zoe and Matthew. He was predeceased by his grandson Michael James DeWitt. Fondly remembered by his great-grandchildren Zachary, Frankie, Joshua and Nathan. Private family services were held at the MORSE & SON CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES, 5917 Main Street. Interment at Lundy's Lane cemetery. Anyone who wishes may make a contribution to the Lung Association or to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Margaret Lillian (nee Oliver) Ingham
INGHAM, Margaret Lillian (nee Oliver) - Peacefully on Wednesday April 18th, 2007 at the Welland General Hospital in her 82 nd year; surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in St. Catharines on August 10, 1925. Beloved wife of Thomas Ingham, together for 60 years. Loving mother of Pat Levasseur (Ray), Virginia Podio (Jonathon Wright), Janet Nieuwesteeg (Gerald), Lori Morden (David). Cherished grandmother of Kim Thompson (Craig), Jay Levasseur (Dawne), Michael and Mark Podio, Brittani and Tommy Nieuwesteeg, Katie, Melissa, Emily and Sarah Morden and Colin Wright. Special great grandmother of Ayden and Quinn Thompson. Survived by brother Roy Oliver (Marjorie). Pre-deceased by siblings Anne More, Harry Oliver, Ethel Williams and Edith Redman. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by all her nieces and nephews. Family & friends are invited to celebrate Margaret's wonderful life at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church Street (905-684-6346) on Friday April 20th, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday April 21st, 2007 at 1 p.m. with visitation from 12 - 1 p.m. If desired, donations in her memory to the Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family.
Norman David MacDonald
MACDONALD, Norman David B.Arch; F.R.A.I.C.; O.A.A.; N.S.A - Born June 13, 1928 in St. Catharines, ON. Left this life April 17, 2007 from the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital. Beloved husband of Barbara; loving father of Alexandra and Malcolm; dear papa of Marissa, Cameron and Ian. Practiced architecture for over 50 years with partner Michael Zuberec. He was a committed churchman. The United Church in his youth, at St. George's Anglican Church for 50 years where he served as a church warden and more recently at St. Barnabas' Church. He had a strong curiosity and love of learning serving on many community committees in the areas of planning and heritage conservation. He was president of the St. Catharines and Lincoln Historical Society, the Museum board, the Public Library board and the Canadian Canal Society. He will be remembered by many for conducting walking tours of the historical and architecturally significant buildings of St. Catharines. Donations may be made to the Hotel Dieu Shaver Rehab Hospital Foundation, Hospice Niagara or the charity of your choice. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church Street (905-684-6346). A celebration of Life will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 23 at St. George's Anglican Church, 83 Church Street.
Kenneth Burwell Ostrosser
OSTROSSER, Kenneth Burwell - passed away on Wednesday April 18, 2007 in his 89th year at the Welland County General Hospital surrounded by his family. Dear husband for 63 years to Zeta (Holloway). Loving father of Merla and her husband Len Kimber, Dave Ostrosser and his wife Susan, and Ron Ostrosser and his wife Myrna. Proud grandfather of Kelly (Bruce) Greenlaw, Craig (Tivie) Kimber, Ryan Kimber, Heather (Adam) Moyer and Shane Ostrosser. Proud great grandfather of Sam and Ryan. Ken will always be remembered for the love of his family. Ken loved the outdoors and his passion for gardening was evident to everyone, in fact Ken gardened right up to the time of his heart attack in June of 2002. Ken worked as a maintenance supervisor at Extendicare Nursing Home on Pelham Road before his retirement. Resting at LAMPMANS FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick. For Funeral Service in the Lampman Chapel on Saturday April 21st at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Lane cemetery in St. Anns to follow. Visiting Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Geraldine Fern (Geri) Wolfe-Barron
WOLFE-BARRON, Geraldine Fern (Geri) - March 10, 1940 - April 16, 2007. Geri passed away at Scarborough Grace Hospital after long-standing health problems. She is predeceased by her dear husband Keith Welton Barron (Dec. 13, 1991) and survived by sons Douglas (Roberta) and Rodney (Denise) and grandchildren: Grant, John, James, Brandon, Alexander and Alicia. Friend of Murray Harrington. Geri was civically minded, involved in politics (Niagara) and in animal rescue. Geri is at the NIAGARA ST. CHAPEL of BUTLER FUNERAL HOME, 424 Niagara St. (south of Scott) where the family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Service of Remembrance will be held at Calvary Church, 89 Scott Street, on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Lincoln County Humane Society or Scarborough Grace Hospital would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences available at www.butlerniagara.ca BUTLER (905) 646- 6322.
Margaret Lillian (nee Oliver) Ingham
INGHAM, Margaret Lillian (nee Oliver) - Peacefully on Wednesday April 18th, 2007 at the Welland General Hospital in her 82 nd year; surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in St. Catharines on August 10, 1925. Beloved wife of Thomas Ingham, together for 60 years. Loving mother of Pat Levasseur (Ray), Virginia Podio (Jonathon Wright), Janet Nieuwesteeg (Gerald), Lori Morden (David). Cherished grandmother of Kim Thompson (Craig), Jay Levasseur (Dawne), Michael and Mark Podio, Brittani and Tommy Nieuwesteeg, Katie, Melissa, Emily and Sarah Morden and Colin Wright. Special great grandmother of Ayden and Quinn Thompson. Survived by brother Roy Oliver (Marjorie). Pre-deceased by siblings Anne More, Harry Oliver, Ethel Williams and Edith Redman. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by all her nieces and nephews. Family & friends are invited to celebrate Margaret's wonderful life at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church Street (905-684-6346) on Friday April 20th, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday April 21st, 2007 at 1 p.m. with visitation from 12 - 1 p.m. If desired, donations in her memory to the Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family.
Florence Storey
STOREY, Florence – Peacefully, at the St. Catharines General Hospital on April 18, 2007 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late James Storey (2005). Dear sister-in- law of Shirley Beck and her husband Tom. Florence will be sadly missed by her nieces Shann and Nikki, nephew Tom and great nephew Bradley. Predeceased by her parents Fred and Una Babbie. At Florence's request, cremation and a private family interment will be held at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy, donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated, with cards available at the H.L. CUDNEY FUNERAL HOME, 241 West Main Street, Welland, who are in care of her funeral arrangements.
Mona Popovitch
POPOVITCH, Mona – passed away peacefully on Thursday April 19, 2007 at the Greater Niagara General Hospital at the age of 60. Loving mother of Billie-Jo Cox. Cherished grandmother of Kyle. Mona's family will receive friends at the MORSE & SON CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES, 5917 Main Street, on Monday from 12-2 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Fairview cemetery.
Stanley Reuben Price
PRICE, Stanley Reuben DFC, B.Sc (Eng) - Stan Price died peacefully on April 19th, at the age of 84 years, surrounded by his family, beloved wife of 59 years, Janet, and children, Donald, Sheila and Marion. He will be missed by his daughter-in-law, Gillian Cooper, and grandchildren Jordan and Rachel Devenport, and Connor and Geordie Price. Stanley, DOB 13/02/23, was the only child of Ernest and Carrie Price of Sault Ste. Marie. After joining the RCAF in 1942, Stan completed a tour of 32 operations over Germany, as a navigator on Halifax bombers, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Stanley met Janet Yates in Glasgow on 04-04-44. In 1947 Janet emigrated to Canada and they were married on June 28th, 1947. Stan attended Queen's University in Kingston and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Civil Engineering) in 1948 and represented Queen's on basketball and tennis teams. During his early professional career, Stan was a municipal engineer with the Town of Weston and the cities of Belleville and Niagara Falls. He was President of the Ontario City Engineers Association and Vice President of the Ontario Building Officials Association and the Ontario Pollution Control Federation. In 1963 he was appointed City Manager of Saint John, NB. In 1971 Stan returned to Niagara Falls as City Manager for the next ten years. During this period, he was elected Vice President of the International City Managers' Association and President of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators. In 1982, Stan relocated to Fredericton, NB, where he worked until his retirement in 1988. He then travelled to Indonesia and Venezuela on municipal consulting contracts for the next five years. Stan volunteered with a variety of organizations and was a member of Kiwanis International for more than 50 years, Lieutenant Governor for N.B. and President of the Niagara Falls and Saint John Kiwanis Clubs. He also volunteered with the: Air Force Association; Canadian Aviation Historical Society; United Way; Meals on Wheels; Library Board; Royal Canadian Legion 139; and the Family Council of Chelsey Park Streetsville Long Term Care Facility. Stan was a long-time member and Kirk of Session Member of Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held on May 12, at 2:00 pm at Erindale Presbyterian Church, 1560 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, ON. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Stan's honour to the Kiwanis - UNICEF Children's' International Aids Education Project, c/o the Kiwanis Club of Fredericton, P.O. Box 1503, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5G2 or the Family Council of Chelsey Park Streetsville Long Term Care Facility, 1742 Bristol Road West, Mississauga, ON L5M 1X9.
Mary Agnes (nee Kerrigan) Johnstone
JOHNSTONE, Mary Agnes (nee Kerrigan) - Peacefully at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Friday, April 20, 2007 aged 83 years. Dear wife of the late John (1981); mother of Diana (Craig) Poehlman and Rosemary (Tom Jevcak) Johnstone; loving grandmother of Jill and Jeffery all of St. Catharines. The family would like to thank Roemena and the nursing staff of C3 East at the St. Catharines General Hospital. At her request cremation will take place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church Street (905-684-6346).
Thomas Hamilton
HAMILTON, Thomas 1919 - 2007 - It is with great sadness that the family of Tom announce his passing at Chateau Gardens N.O.T.L. on Friday, April 20, 2007 at the age of 88. Cherished husband of Betty Hamilton (nee Levitt, Graham) for 62 years. Loved father of son Roger Graham (Kay) of St. Catharines, daughters Heather Beleny (Vic) of Welland and Starr Macpherson (Dan) of St. Catharines. Dear grandfather of Robin (Rob) West, Emily Macpherson, Daniel Beleny and Thomas Beleny. Great grandfather of Joshua and Jakob West. Tom will be missed by his brother James Hamilton of St. Catharines. Predeceased by his grandson Scott Graham (1997) and his sister Helen Bye. Tom was employed at General Motors Engine Plant and retired in 1976. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service with interment at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens to take place at a later date. The family would like to thank the entire staff and residents of Chateau Garden N.O.T.L. and Dr. D. Reimer for their excellent care and support. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations to the CNIB or Diabetic Association would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to BUTLER FUNERAL HOME, Duke Street Chapel (905-684-2334).
John William Hilder
HILDER, John William - At the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital on Saturday, April 14, 2007, in his 85th year. Loving husband of Ruth Hilder (nee Dougherty). Missed by his daughters Susan Jane Miller, Kathryn Ann Hilder and Barbara Elaine Hilder, and by his granddaughter. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Fonthill cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, (905-684- 6346).
Tyyne Kuronen
KURONEN, Tyyne - Suddenly, at her residence in Welland, on Friday, April 20, 2007, in her 79th year. Cherished wife, for 55 years, to Veikko Kuronen. Beloved mother of Karen Christine Kuronen (Susan Wyman) of Yellowknife NWT., Kenneth Ronald Kuronen (Effie) of Sherkston and Kimberly Ann Grutchfield (Jon) of Fort Myers, Florida. Loved grandmother of Tyler & Kelsey Bemis, Lia & Victoria Kuronen and Kaylee Grutchfield. Dearest twin sister of Taimi Csanadi of Fort Erie. Predeceased by parents Hermann & Ida Laitinen and brothers-in-law Carl Csanadi & Sulo Kuronen. Born in Helsinki, Finland, Mrs. Kuronen and her sister moved to Canada and Welland when they were 18 years old. She loved her home and family where she carried out homemaking, gardening and painting, both with oils & water colours and as well enjoyed, cross country skiing. Mrs. Kuronen was a faithful member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Friends are invited to visit on Sunday, April 22nd from 7- 9 p.m. at the H. L. CUDNEY FUNERAL HOME, 241 West Main Street, Welland. Pastor Jukka Saarinen will conduct a memorial service from St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on Monday, April 23rd at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception in the church hall. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be deeply appreciated by the Kuronen family.
Edward William Noel Morgan
MORGAN, Edward William Noel, D.F.C. and Bar - Peacefully at home with his family around him on April 14, 2007. Ted was born on December 25, 1910 and spent his early life in Northampton, England. After moving to Abergavenny, Wales in 1925, he became a theological student before changing course and qualifying as a Solicitor of the High Court of Justice in 1939. At this time, he met his life partner Norah on the tennis court. During a distinguished career in the R.A.F., he attained the rank of Squadron Leader. After the war, Ted and Norah immigrated to Canada and settled in Oakville where they engineered their family. Ted dabbled in farming and business before finding his true vocation as an educator when he was invited to join the staff of Ridley College in 1958. He was an inspiring teacher of English who balanced his intellectual activity by coaching students in cricket, hockey and soccer. Ted's teams were legendary for their success. In 1968, Ted joined the staff of Niagara College where he taught English and philosophy and was student faculty advisor. He was the first person in Ontario to be elected as Senior College Master. Following his retirement in 1978, Ted devoted much of his time to developing and maintaining The Millstone, his beautiful property in Ridgeville. For those who visited it from around the world, The Millstone was a place of pleasure, peace and serenity. Ted was a sparkling conversationalist, wise counselor and loyal friend. His delightful sense of fun, warm heart and unending kindness transformed many lives. He was a strong supporter of his local community and a dedicated environmentalist whose life was enriched by his relentless probing of the potential of pure awareness. A true gentleman, he will be greatly missed by all whom he has touched. Ted was predeceased by Norah, his beloved wife of 61 years and is survived by his sons David, Charles (Jenny), Paul (Susan), Jonathon (Kimberlee) and grandchildren Marjorie and Thomas, Robyn, Ross and Colin, Kaleigh and Jeremy. In accordance with his wishes, his ashes will be scattered in the forest glades at The Millstone. Donations may be made in his name to the Norah Morgan Scholarship at Brock University. Arrangements entrusted to the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick. (905)892-4701.
William Robert Rees
REES, William Robert - At West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Grimsby on Monday April 16, 2007. William Rees of Beamsville, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Garner) and brother of Helen (Bill) Haines and Carole (Ernie) Loosemore all of St. Catharines. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 4998 King St., Beamsville on Saturday April 28 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, donations to the Parkinson Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
