SAWATSKY, Douglas Charles - A kind and gentle soul has taken residence in Heaven. passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 15, 2007 as a result of a brief illness at the age of 40. Predeceased by his father Jake (1989) and mother Vernice (2007). Survived by his brothers Chris, Gary, Rob and nephew Shane. Will be sadly missed by his dear friends and confidantes Suzie and Shelly. Friends will be received at BUTLER FUNERAL HOME (33 Duke St., St. Catharines 905-684-2334) on Thursday, July 19, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A memorial service will take place on Friday, July 20, 2007 at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Robert Harvey Bob Wynn
WYNN, Robert Harvey Bob - passed away peacefully in his 77th year at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Palliative Care on Monday, July 16, 2007. Having fought a courageous battle with cancer, Dad now joins his beloved wife, Joy, whom he has dearly missed over the past 8 months. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Dad retired from Bell Canada after 34 years of service to reside in the Kawarthas. Bob wrote, directed and occasionally acted in the Bell Little Theatre (Bell Canada) as well as giving Garden City Productions (St. Catharines) a hand in the technical department. He met his wife while singing and playing guitar with the Christ Church Minstrels. Master of All Trades, there wasn't an electrical, plumbing or building problem that Bob couldn't solve. Many will remember his Grampa Bob's Little Fix It business. Dad is survived by daughter Barbara Wynn-Jones of St. Catharines, son David (Elaine) Wynn of Gravenhurst, grandchildren Devon Wynn Jones of St. Catharines, Patrick (Jesse) Wynn of Beatrice and Brandon Wynn of Orillia, as well as nieces and nephews in the Niagara Region. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at HIGHLAND PARK VISITATION/RECEPTION CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd (at River Rd. South). Private interment to follow. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family and can be made through LITTLE LAKE cemetery , Peterborough at (705) 745- 6984.
Mrs. Louise Davies
DAVIES, Mrs. Louise - Of Dalhousie Avenue, St. Catharines passed away at St. Catharines General Hospital on Sunday, July 15, 2007 in her 93rd year. Member of St. Andrews United Church, St. Catharines and former member of Delhi United Church & former member of their choirs. Former Willow Louise Austin, daughter of the late Herbert & Rebecca (nee Arthur) Austin. Beloved wife of the late Frank E. Davies (1992). Loving mother of Robb Davies (Jill), Bunbury, Australia and Herb Davies (Marilyn), Mayne Island, B.C. Cherished grandmother of Ben, Michael, Aaron, Ngahrie, Rowan and great-grandmother of Mallary, Callum, Caderyn, Conner and Jake. Sadly missed by her sister Cela Jones, Toronto and brother Braden Austin, Smiths Falls and by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Arthur and William Austin. Friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi (519)582-1290 for visitation on Saturday, July 21st 2007 from 10:30 a.m. till time of Funeral Service held in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with LPM. Cheryl Fitch officiating. Interment in Delhi cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Giovanni De Rosa
DE ROSA, Giovanni - Died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 78 years of age. Beloved husband of Immacolata for 49 years, loving father of Robert (Bernice), Maria (Daniel), Vince (Carm), Anna (Terry), and Nick (Suzanne), dear Nonno of Johnathan, Rebecca, Daniel, Robert, Johnny, Chase, William, Madison, Michael and Luca, dear brother of Carmela (the late Pelligrino), the late Diodoro (Diodorina), the late Antonio (the late Immacolata). He will be sadly missed by his family, but will be lovingly remembered always, but especially with the blossom of each peach on his farm. Mr. De Rosa was a member of St. Alfred's Church. Mr. De Rosa is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St. until Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in St. Alfred's Church at 11 a.m. with Rite of Committal in Victoria Lawn cemetery. Visiting Hours Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers will be celebrated in the funeral home on Friday. Memorial Remembrances can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Corey Anthony Gallant
GALLANT, Corey Anthony - Suddenly on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at his residence at 31 years of age. Beloved son of Anthony and Marlene, most precious daddy of Brandon, loving brother of Kim Morris, Tammy (John) Minicucci, and Chantel, dear uncle of eight nieces and nephews. He worked in roofing throughout his years and was an avid sportsman. Corey is resting at GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St. where family will receive friends on Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy without Mass will be celebrated in the chapel on Friday at 1 p.m. with cremation to follow. Memorial Remembrances can be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
Mary (Cyopeck) Holmes
HOLMES, Mary (Cyopeck) - It is with sadness that we announce the death of our mother, on Monday, July 16th at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, in her 89th year. Left to mourn her passing are her son Tom (Debra) of St. Catharines, her daughter Lesley Burrows (Jim), two grandsons, Buck of Jerseyville and Jed (Katie) of Toronto, two step-granddaughters, Dana D'Angelo (Gabriel) and Hope Townson all of Welland. Mary was predeceased by her husband Les Holmes (2001), her parents, seven brothers, and is survived by her sister Rose Thompson (George) of Paris. Through the magic of memory, each will remember her with love and respect. She not only lived life, she graced it! In her mid-forties, Mary returned to school and graduated as a food technologist and worked at American Home Products as a Quality Control Manager. Mary was an artist and had a natural ability to diagnose and fix anything mechanical. She was a good carpenter who built their house, installing the plumbing and electrical work herself. Mary worked as a floral arranger at Dobbie's Florist and was an excellent seamstress. She was interested in antiques and became a fine china repair artist. At one point she repaired two clay horses from an ancient Chinese exhibit for the ROM Museum in Toronto. Mary also gave many years to the Thorold Historical Museum as a volunteer and President. In later years, she selflessly cared for her bedridden husband. The family is grateful for a most loving and generous mother and grandmother! Visitation will be held at the MORSE & SON CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES, 5917 Main St., on Friday, July 20th from 11:00 until service time in the chapel at 12:30, followed by reception, then interment at Fonthill cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Dundas Learning Centre, in support of adults with developmental handicaps.
Leslie John Melmoth
MELMOTH, Leslie John - Peacefully at the St Catharines General Hospital on Monday July 16, 2007, in his 80th year. Lovingly remembered by his wife June. Survived by his sister Elisa Ferguson of Alaska. Predeceased by his brothers Melford, Arthur and Bill. Remembered by his nieces and nephews. Mr Melmoth retired from Gereral Motors in 1988 after many years of service. Cremation has taken place. Private family arrangements. Remembrances to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of PASSFIELD MORTUARY SERVICES 905-682-0474
Justin Michael Sturk
STURK, Justin Michael, Pte. Lincoln & Welland Regiment, also RSM of 1646 RCAC Corps - Suddenly as a result of an accident in Stoney Creek on Tuesday July 17, 2007 . Justin Sturk of Beamsville, age 18 years. Beloved son of Michael and Lynne Sturk and dear brother of Nicholas. Grandson of Doreen Sturk and Laird Sturk both of Hamilton and Claude and Madeleine Lortie of Stoney Creek. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Justin is at the Vineland Chapel of the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES, 3277 King St., Vineland where the family will receive friends on Friday 2-4 and 7-8:30, with Vigil at 3:30. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Helen's Church, Maple Grove Road, Vineland on Saturday on Saturday July 21 at 9:30 a.m. with Rite of Committal in Mount Osborne cemetery , Beamsville. If desired, donation to the Lincoln & Welland Regiment Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Raymond LaFrance
LAFRANCE, Raymond - 1947-2007. The family announces with sorrow his death at the West Nipissing General Hospital on Wednesday July 18th, 2007, at the age of 59 years. Dear husband of Thérèse McDonald of Sturgeon Falls. Beloved son of Marguerite (née Giroux) Lafrance of Sturgeon Falls and of the late Armand Lafrance. Loving father of Julie Lafrance of Timmins, Carolyne Hurd (Jim) of Barrie, André McDonald and Jennifer McDonald both of Sturgeon Falls, Laurie-Anne McDonald (Ralph) of Sundridge and Frank McDonald (Lise) of Newmarket. Dear brother of Yvon (Shirley), Gérard, Hector (Liz) and Michel (Nathalie) all of Kitchener, Bernard (Joyce), Marie Lafrance, Armande Imbeau (Marcel), Jean-Paul (Marg) and Pierre (Nicole) all of Sturgeon Falls and Lorraine Bérichon (Ray) of Brantford. Predeceased by his brother Guy. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Zoe and Jesse Hurd, Jessica St-Clair, Anik Giroux and Cloé McDonald. Raymond was a Personal Support Worker for Paramed Home Health Care since 1992. Among his hobbies he enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and he had an unconditional love for music and his family. The family will receive friends at Resurrection Church, Sturgeon Falls, Saturday July 21st, for Funeral Mass to be held at 11 a.m. Donations to the Lung Association or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of THÉORET-BOURGEOIS FUNERAL HOME, Sturgeon Falls.
Linda Lou O'grady
O'GRADY, Linda Lou - passed away at the Mattawa General Hospital surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 18th, 2007 in her 51st year. She is survived by her brothers Andy (Diane) of Corbeil and Brien of Newmarket. Sadly missed by her two nieces, Amy (Shawn) and Erin, and nephew Owen. Predeceased by her father and mother, Joseph O'Grady and the former Dorothy Condie. Friends and relatives may call at the T.L. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Mattawa, today, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church, Mattawa, Saturday at 11 a.m. with Reverend Karen Galt officiating. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Charity of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Rosina Basilavecchia - d'intino
BASILAVECCHIA - D'INTINO, Rosina - passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday June 28, 2007 in her 94th year in Pescara Italy. she was predeceased by her loving husband Carmine (1977) dear mother of Elio (Donatina), Gilda (Fiorindo) Maria (Biagio), Benito (Eva), Bruno (Luisa), Lidia (Antonio), Clara (Remo), Iole (Franco). Cherished grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Predeceased by sister, Carmela Lavalle, and brother, Nicola. She will be missed by her brother Guerrino in Belgium and relatives and friends for her dedication and love to her family. A Mass Celebration for her repose will take place July 26, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Alfred's Church, St. Catharines.
Laura Edith (nee Fraser) Carol
CAROL, Laura Edith (nee Fraser) - Suddenly on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at N.H.S. General site in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her husband Phillip (1956). Loving mother of Priscilla Heus (the late Gerrit Heus). Loving grandmother of Debbie Shelley (Kevin), Jeannie Heus, Stephen Heus (Kitty), Philip Heus, and Brian Heus (Roxy). Laura will be missed by her 11 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great- grandchildren. Survived by her brother Bob Fraser (Marge) and predeceased by many siblings. Laura was a life-time member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24 and was a former employee of Abitibi Paper Mill, Thorold. Friends will be received at the PATRICK J. DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL (39 Court St., St. Catharines 905-685-6584) on Sunday, July 22, 2007 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Monday, July 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at Victoria Lawn cemetery (Queenston St.). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Ross Gilmour
GILMOUR, Ross - Suddenly at home on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 in his 51st year. Loving husband of Brenda. Dear father of Amanda Lee and Melissa Louise both at home. He is survived by his sister Mary Ellen Wegener (Fred) and brother-in-law Jim Patterson (Bridgette). Ross was an appraiser for the Co-Operators Insurance for 20 years. Memorial visitation will take place 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 & 7-9 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will be held in the Chapel on Monday, July 23, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Private interment at Fairview cemetery , Niagara Falls. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Lincoln County Humane Society or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family.
Elizabeth (Betty) Ryan
RYAN, Elizabeth (Betty) - at the Douglas Memorial Hospital on Thursday July 19, 2007. Betty Ryan, wife of the late Eugene (1974) and loving mother of Sandy (Marcel) Denis. Cherished grandmother of Jason and Ryan (Megan Bailey) Denis. Predeceased by her sister Helen Liesinger and her brother Henry Nix. Friends may call at THE WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME 722 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway from 2 - 5 on Friday afternoon. Funeral services in the chapel Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Ridgeway Memorial cemetery. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Gilmore Lodge 'Auxiliary'.
Maria (Mary) Rzepski
RZEPSKI, Maria (Mary) - (Mother of Wanda MacEwan). It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Mary Rzepski peacefully at the age of 86 at St. Olga's Lifecare Centre on Wednesday July 18, 2007. Mary was born October 18, 1920 in Dzierzana, Poland to Antony and Mary. Beloved wife of the late Bronislaw (Barney) Rzepski (1994). Sadly missed by her children Wanda (Frank Sr. McEwan), Henry, Richard (Frances), Babcia to Gwen Leslie, Frank Jr. (Melissa). Grandmother to Claude, Ronny and Donny, and great grandmother to Rikki-Lynn, Brett, Jerret and Jennifer. Mary was a long time resident of Stoney Creek. Friends will be received at the DONALD V. BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Lake Ave. Dr., Stoney Creek on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers Friday at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church on Saturday July 21 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. A special gratitude of thanks to all the wonderful workers at St. Olga's Lifecare Centre of their devoted and loving care to our mother.
Norma Irene Edith Shiner
SHINER, Norma Irene Edith - passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at the NHS - St. Catharines General Site in her 82nd year. Born in Wales on May 8, 1926. Beloved wife of the late George Shiner (April 2006). Loving mother of Tay (Eric), Teri (John) Haeni and the late Richard (1990). Adoptive mother to Jill (Bill) Wolchuk. Cherished grandmother to Rhianna, Jessica, Sarah and Alex. Loved sister to Florence, Betty, Dilys, Pat (Dennis), sister-in-law to Gwyneth (Dick) and many nieces and nephews all in South Wales. Dear aunt to Deb (Matt), Clair, Mark (Shirley), Gareth and Lee, all of Fort Erie. Special thanks to Dr. S. Pallie, Laurie (APN for the NHS), ER, ICU and Palliative Staff for all their care and compassion. Norma was a member of St. Columba Church for 40 years and a recipient of the Order of Niagara for her charitable work in the church and in the community. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Norma Shiner will take place on at Ina Grafton Gage Village, 413 Linwell Road, St.Catharines on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment will take place on Monday. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the St.Catharines General Hospital Future Regional Cancer Centre or the Hotel Dieu- Shaver Hospital Healing Garden would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences available at www.butlerniagara.ca BUTLER (905)646- 6322
William James “Bill“ Palmer, SR.
PALMER, SR., William James “Bill“ - In loving memory of William James “Bill“ Palmer, Sr., 87 years of Hartley Bay, who passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 15th, 2007, at his residence. He was born in St. Thomas and married Cecilia (Connelly) in St. Thomas in 1939. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight for two terms. He volunteered in the Canadian Navy and served from 1942 until 1945. His interest in building and renovating kept him busy until 1950 when he relocated to the French River where he started a tourist business. He had been active in the tourist industry for over fifty years and did some counseling for The Federal Business Development Bank for some of the other tourist operators. He did much for the founding of the French River Delta Association and was a charter member. He will be remembered by the hundreds of guests he entertained and sadly missed by a community which he did much to create. Beloved husband of Cecilia M. (Connelly) Palmer predeceased 1991. Loving father of William J. Palmer Jr. of Burlington, Michael D. Palmer (Colleen) of Hartley Bay, Darlene C. Palmer of Thunder Bay, Stephanie M. Palmer of Sudbury and Elizabeth predeceased. Cherished grandfather of Chuck, Brian, Chris, Shannon, James, Bill, Melissa, Mathew, Kimberly and Meagan and 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Dear son of Wayon E. and Eva Elizabeth (Hart) Palmer predeceased. Dear brother of Earl, Archie, Maxwell, Wilfred and Clifford all predeceased. Survived by Mitchell (Eileen) and Evelyn Palmer (Archie). Sadly missed by nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by special family Jeffrey Tackor, Ginny Rook and Diane Desrochers. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held in the R.J. Barnard Chapel, Saturday, August 18th, 2007 at 1 p.m. Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. (Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and after 12 noon Saturday).
