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. On-line condolences available at www.butlerniagara.ca BUTLER (905)646- 6322
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).
Mary Elizabeth Boismier
BOISMIER, Mary Elizabeth - After a long and courageous battle with cancer, at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, Mary Elizabeth Boismier, age 52 of Chatham, beloved wife of Garry Boismier. Born in Chatham on December 30, 1954 daughter of the late Margaret Fink and Peter Dearby. She will be sadly missed by: her 2 daughters: Cheryle of Chatham, and Melissa of St. John's, New Brunswick. Her 2 sisters: Dorothy Myers and Jean Dearby both of Windsor. She will also be sadly missed by her 5 grandchildren, several brothers and sisters in law and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a brother Paul Dearby. Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2007. Chapel Service will be conducted in HINNEGAN-PESESKI FUNERAL HOME, on Friday, December 7, 2007 at 10:30 am with Rev. Susan Jolley officiating. Burial will take place in St. Anthony's cemetery. Donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com The Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home and Chapel 519 - 352 - 5120
Marie (nee Stewart) Organ
ORGAN, Marie (Stewart) - a resident of Chatham and formerly of Thamesville, passed peacefully at the C.K.H.A. PG Campus on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at the age of 79. Born in Thamesville, daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (Anderson) Stewart. Predeceased by her husband Edmund Organ (2001) and daughter Shelley Urban (2000). Sadly missed by her son-in-law John Urban (Judy) of Comber. Loving grandmother of Erik and Natasha Urban and Chris and Nicole Imeson. Dear sister of Gerthal Barks of B.C. Predeceased by a sister Mary Laing and brothers Percy Laing, Charles and Kenneth Stewart. The Organ family will receive friends at the JOHN C. BADDER FUNERAL HOME, 72 Victoria St., Thamesville on Thursday evening from 7- 9pm. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday, December 7, 2007 at 1:30 pm. Interment Mayhew-Mt.Pleasant cemetery , Thamesville. Donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Liver Foundation. Online condolences and donations may be left at our website www.badderfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in memory of Marie Organ in the Badder & Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp.
Harlow Wallace Shaw
SHAW, Harlow Wallace - Late of Merlin. passed away Friday November 30, 2007 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Beloved husband and best friend of Aline. Dear brother of Betty Mrs. Arnold Davidson, June Donais, Dorothy Mrs. Edmond Duyck, Marjorie Mrs. Murray Willan, Predeceased by sisters Doreen Mrs. Glen Gryp, Bonnie Mrs. Gordon Jeffery. Loving Son in law of Atiennette Pedneault, and brother in law of Renald, Pauline, Paulette, Claudette, Ben Carmene, Diane all of Quebec. Loving Unk of many nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to the SECORD & SMITH FUNERAL HOME 8 Aberdeen St. Merlin, (519-689-4261). A family graveside service was held Tuesday December 4, 2007 at 1:00 pm in the Merlin cemetery. Aberdeen St. Merlin, Ontario. As your expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
Joyce Magdeline Joyce
JOYCE, Joyce Magdeline - Peacefully at Riverview Gardens, Chatham, on Thursday, December 6, 2007, Joyce Magdeline Joyce, age 92 of Chatham, beloved wife of the late Jack John W. Joyce (1972). Born in Aldborough Township in 1915, daughter of the late Coralinda Peckham and William Hillman. Loving mother of Mary Anne Bell and her husband Fred of Chatham and mother-in-law of Pam Joyce also of Chatham. Sadly missed by grandchildren; Terri and LeeAnn Ternoey, Janee O'Donohue, Stephanie, Jennifer and Michael Joyce. Three great grandchildren; Josh and Luke Hill and Lily O'Donohue. Dear sister of Jack Hillman of London. Also sadly missed by a sister-in-law Ann (Hillman) Belfour and her husband Jim of London and by many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a son; John (2007) , 1 sister; Verna McCallum and by 2 brothers; Donald and Bruce Hillman, a brother-in-law Reg Joyce and a sister-in-law; Sister St. Patrick Joyce. Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, 2007. Chapel Service will be conducted in Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 11:00 am with Rev. Fr. Daniel Vere officiating. Burial will take place in St. Anthony's cemetery. Donations to Riverview Gardens would be appreciated. Online condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com THE HINNEGAN-PESESKI FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL 519 - 352 - 5120
Lou Malic
MALIC, Lou - A resident of R.R.#5 Thamesville, passed away suddenly at the C.K.H.A. Public General Campus, Chatham on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the age of 74. Born in Sudbury, son of the late Mirko and Angela (Malich) Malic. Beloved husband of Carolyn (Marsh) Malic. Loving father of Tamar Malic of Chatham, Maris Malic of Calgary, Gayla Malic - Roberson of Chatham. Loving grandpa of Briar McBoyle, Kalani and Kai'a Roberson. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Angela and George Pavlisko of Oshawa, Phil and Sharon Marsh of Thamesville, Gloria and Fred Copeland, Tom and Judy Marsh, Lana and Brian Tunks, Tim and Marie Marsh all of Bothwell. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The Malic family will receive friends at the BADDER & ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, 211 Elm St., Bothwell on Friday evening from 7-9 pm. The Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Thamesville on Saturday December 8, 2007 at 11:00 am with Fr. Andy Dwyer as Celebrant. Interment St. Paul's cemetery , Thamesville. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation may be made at the funeral home by cheque. Online condolences and donations may be left at our website www.badderfuneralhome.com. Prayers will be held on Friday evening at 8:30 pm. “A tree will be planted in memory of Lou Malic in the Badder & Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp.“
Ann Stewart Olson
OLSON, Ann Stewart - R.N. Midwife. May 7, 1939 - December 7, 2004. Never more than a thought away Quietly remembered every day. Love always, Gordon, Carol, Greg, & Jack.
Gunny Logan
LOGAN, Gunny - In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away on December 6th, 2004. 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. ~ Sadly missed by husband Frank, children Scott, Lynn, & Tracey, and grandchildren Kristy & Mark
Iris Betty Berry-Woof
BERRY - WOOF, Iris Betty - Peacefully at Lee Manor on Saturday, December 1, 2007. Iris Berry - Woof of Owen Sound in her 87th year. Wife of the late John Berry and the late Joseph Woof. Beloved mother of David Woof and his wife Elaine of Vancouver, Peter Woof of Edmonton, Elizabeth and her husband John Hallman and Ian Woof all of Owen Sound and Chris Woof. Sadly missed by thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Also survived by two brothers in England. A private family service will be held. Interment , St. Philip's cemetery , Walters Falls. Memorial donations to the Sisters of St. John the Divine or the charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the TANNAHILL FUNERAL HOME 519-376-3710.
Roy William Hammell
HAMMELL, Roy William - With his family at his side, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Roy Hammell of Owen Sound in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Lily (nee Thomson). Dear father of Marlene and her husband Ron Calhoun of R.R. #1, Elmwood, Don Hammell of Hanover and Elaine and her husband Bryce Stevenson of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by seven grandchildren Debbie Ribey, Brian Calhoun, Trevor Calhoun, Kevin Hammell, Kim Bross, Lisa McVittie and Sherry McConnell and eleven great grandchildren. Also survived by his sister May Cormier of Tiverton and his sister in law Norma Hammell of Tara. Predeceased by his brother Lorne Hammell. Friends are invited to the TANNAHILL FUNERAL HOME for visiting on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday morning at 11 o'clock with Rev. Kristal McGee officiating. Interment , Hillcrest cemetery , Tara. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 6, Owen Sound will hold a memorial service at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 1:45 p.m.
Robert Barnes
BARNES, Robert - Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital, General Site on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at the age of 47. Lovingly missed by his parents, Sam and Shirley. Dearly missed by his brother, Simon (Michelle) and his nephews, Brodie and Simon Jr. The family would like to thank the staff at the General Hospital, Critical Care Unit and the Gignac family. Friends may call at the ARTHUR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE on Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service will be held from the chapel on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 3 pm. Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Domenico Vito Deluca
DeLUCA, Domenico Vito - At the Great Northern Nursing Centre on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Elisa and dear father of Dominic (Nancy), Caterina (Kathy) Niro (Tony), Mary Carolei, Frances Coccimiglio (Carmen) and Vince (Melanie). Dear grandfather of Dominic (Nadia), Paula (Brad), Peter (Angela), Dominic (Allison), Marco (Kelly), Maria (Chris), Frank (Michelle), Lisa, Maria (Nunzio), Lisa, Carmen Jr., Vince Jr., Christopher, Brittany and Tianna. Dear great grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Francesca, Francesco (Lillian), Maria Polito (Rocco) and the late Marco (Rosetta). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the ARTHUR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE on Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 10 am until time of the funeral service in the chapel at 12 pm. Monsignor Victor Amadio officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stoke Foundation or the Great Northern Nursing Centre would be appreciated.
Lloyd Bumstead
BUMSTEAD, Lloyd - Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services, on Friday, December 7th, 2007. Lloyd Angus Bumstead, of R. R. #1, Shallow Lake, in his 73rd year. Dearly beloved husband of Rosalyn Bumstead (nee Cruickshank). Loving father of David (Laurie) Bumstead, of Barrie, Doug (Carol) Bumstead, Lori Bumstead, Rob (Alice) Bumstead, Julie (Kevin) Moores and Sharon (Mike) Longland, all of Owen Sound. Proud grandfather of fourteen grandchildren. Dear brother of Ruth (Lewis) Skippen, of Owen Sound and Glen (Joyce) Bumstead, of Tara. Lloyd will be missed by his sister-in-law, Sumire Bumstead, of Japan. Predeceased by his parents, Percy and Christine Bumstead and his two brothers, Ivan and Gordon Bumstead. Friends may call at the BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (519-376- 7492) on Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Lloyd Bumstead will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, December 10th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ted Creen officiating. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Grey Bruce Health Service or the Lung Association as your expression of sympathy.
Betty MacKay
MacKAY, Betty - In Owen Sound on Tuesday December 4, 2007, Betty I. MacKay (nee Masters) beloved wife of the late Honourable F.G. MacKay. Step mother of Frederick W. MacKay and his wife Judith and their children Alexander, Ian and Andrew. Following Betty's request services will be private. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family and may be made by calling BRECKENRIDGE-ASHCROFT FUNERAL HOME (519-376-2326).
Mary Rigina (nee Tonon) Huffman
HUFFMAN, Mary Rigina (Tonon) - At St. Joseph Life Care Center, Brantford, ON on December 3, 2007 in her 93rd year. Daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Tonon. Devoted wife of the late Garnet (1987). Dear mother of Donald (Debbie), Brantford, Emma Louise Hurley (Colin), Kincardin, Evelyn Lipshulch (Mike), Bellevue, Washington, and Dennis (Sherry), Guelph. Grandmother of nine. Great grandmother of two. Dear sister of Rose Beaupre, Virginia Cavalini and predeceased by Victor, Luigi, Angelo, Victoria and Emma. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Marguerite (“Marg“) Georgina Redferan Macdonald
MacDONALD, Marguerite (“Marg“) Georgina Redferan - Peacefully after a short battle with pneumonia, at the age of 85 on December 6, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Scott MacDonald and much loved Mom to Pat Ray (Barney); Susan Walkington (Chris); Bob MacDonald and the late John MacDonald. Loving Grandma to Todd Ray (Heather); Dawn “new nurse“ Gauthier (Ian); David Walkington (“even newer nurse“ Rachel) and Elizabeth Walkington. Doting Great Grandma to the five “divas“ - Leah, Taryn and Mya Ray; and Cassie and Reagan Gauthier. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Marg received at the Ajax and Pickering hospital, in particular the doctors; nurses; and staff in the ER and on 2 East. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME at 384 Finley Street in Ajax, Ontario at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2007 until time of service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Following the service a reception will be held. Private interment at St. John's Norway cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marg's memory can be made to the Casey House Foundation, 119 Isabella Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y1P2 or to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, Ajax and Pickering Site, 580 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax Ontario L1S2J4.
