PROVAN, Robert - passed away at the Henderson Hospital on August 30, 2007.
Beloved husband of Constance (Dolly) Provan (nee Miscio).
Father to Rosemary Crawford and Rob and Cheryl Provan.
Grandpa to Don and Rebecca, Justin, Stephanie, Brittany (deceased 2000), Lorissa and Breanna; and great-grandpa to Kailie.
Brother to George and Joyce Provan.
Bob leaves behind many nieces and nephews in Canada and cousins in Scotland.
Retiree (1989) of Slater Steel, Hamilton Specialty Bar Inc., after 23-1/2 years service.
Cremation has taken place.
Memorial visitation will be held at L.G. WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 151 Ottawa Street North on Thursday, September 6 from 11 - 1 with service to follow at 1:00 p.m.
Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Mr. Robert Arthur Layfield
June 9, 1942 - August 30, 2007
Layfield, Robert Arthur, (Retired R.C.M.P. Officer) passed away peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Grimsby at age 65. Bob, loving father of Nicole and her husband Don Sutton and Kari Layfield. Devoted and proud grandpa of Micheal, Evan and Carson. Dear brother of Myrna Coombs and her husband Walter and Doreen Trulli and her husband Elio."Uncle Bob" will be missed by his nieces and nephews Kathleen, David, Lorrie, Robert, Tammy, Renee, Paula, Sandro and Courtney. Family and friends will be received at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville (Highway 403 at Dundas Street) on Thursday, September 6, 2007 from 5-8pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Glen Oaks Chapel on Friday September 7, 2007 at 11am. Cremation.
Mrs Margaret Christiana Ruttan
January 19, 1921 - August 29, 2007
Ruttan, Margaret Christiana (Chris) nee Walsh, daughter of the late Julia (Bloomfield) and Francis Walsh. passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at home in Markham. Predeceased by her husband George Duncan. Beloved mother of Chris (Bradley Sutton), Elizabeth (Leslie Iwata), David (Jane), Peter and Robert (Sandra). Cherished Granny of Sarah, Ty, Amanda, Michelle, Sam, Lucy and Jac. Proudly served with the British Security Co-ordination in New York, Washington D.C. and at Camp X during W.W.II. We will always remember her strength, love and guidance. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Funeral Services to be held at HIGHLAND FUNERAL HOME, MARKHAM CHAPEL, 10 Cachet Woods Court, Markham (northeast corner of 16th Avenue and Hwy 404) at 2:00 pm Thursday, September 6, 2007. Interment at Littlewood Cemetery, near Ilderton, Ontario at 2 pm on Friday September 7, 2007.
Mrs Jessie Irwin
October 29, 1919 - August 27, 2007
It is with deep sadness that the family of Jessie Irwin announces her passing on Monday, August 27, 2007. Jessie passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord surrounded by the love of her family.
Jessie was born in Pitlochry, Scotland, October 29, 1919 were she and her sister Sheila helped out in the family business-a bakery and tea room (John Smith & Sons Bakery). During her school years Jessie studied ballet and was the captain of her grass hockey team.
Jessie was a World War II veteran, having served her country proudly for years in the W.R.N.S. (Women's Royal Navel Service). Her tour of duty took her to many places, the most notable being Australia where she was stationed at the submarine base. She also liked to drive and drove an ambulance as well as other military vehicles in the line of duty.
Jessie moved to Fort William after the war accompanied by her parents in 1948 where she married Jack, her husband of 58 years. Together they raised a family of five children. Home and family were first and foremost. She took great pride in cooking for her family, especially her Sunday signature roast beef and potato dinners. Fridays were a special time too when Grandma hosted her Friday night coffee parties. Everybody was welcome to drop by and you could always count on lots of goodies. To all who knew her, Jessie was a strong, loving and generous lady with a great love for animals as well. She was always giving and volunteered with many local groups and charities. Never did she return home from a trip without bearing gifts for others.
Jessie's most cherished group was the "Knitting Club"- a social and support network of 14 dear friends who gathered regularly at each others homes-sometimes even knitting as well. Jessie was a beautiful knitter and would often whip up her creations while watching TV, especially hockey, adjusting the speed of her knitting with the intensity of the game. There was lots of love woven into each stitch and it was an honour to be presented with a piece of her work. She was very creative and was recognized for volunteering her talent for 40 years to the McKellar General Hospital Auxiliary craft room, later transferring her skills to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. To say Jessie enjoyed the game of hockey would be an understatement. She had a lifelong love of the sport and although she had a great interest in the Leaf's games, it was her grandchildren's games that she was most proud to support. She was their greatest fan.
Jessie will be sadly missed by her husband Jack, her daughter Joan (Dave) Ruberry, Leanne & Ian, son Jock Irwin (Mary Long-Irwin), Jonathan, Jacqueline, Carla & Carole, son James (Kerry), Kirstyn, Brent & Haley, daughter Judy, and her daughters Erin (Trevor) Dunn, great grandson Evander, Riley Bascello-Martin (Fred) and great-grandchildren Elora and Reid, son Jeffrey and sister Sheila (Lloyd) Mark of Kingston, Ontario She was predeceased by her parents John & Ellen Smith.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Jenkens Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 from 7- 9 p.m. A memorial service and Celebration of Jessie's life will take place on Friday, September 7, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church with Rev. Deborah Kraft officiating. If friends so desire, donations to the charity of their choice would be greatly appreciated. Interment will take place at a later date.
Mr. Nicholas Makolowich
September 20, 1916 - August 30, 2007
Mr. Nicholas Makolowich, age 90, resident of Grandview Lodge and formerly of West Begin Street, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, August 30, 2007.
Nick was born in Peterson, Saskatchewan on September 20, 1916 to William and Nettie Makolowich. In 1949, he married Kay Knihnitski and in 1950 they moved to Thunder Bay where they have resided ever since. Nick was employed as a millwright with United Grain Growers Ltd. up until the time of his retirement in 1981.
Nick was a gentle, loving and caring husband, dad, and grandfather. He spent fifty-five wonderful years with his loving wife Kay before she was sadly taken from him in September 2005. Nick’s passion was his family and there was nothing that he wouldn’t do for them. He was a quiet, caring, patient and most loving person that will be missed dearly.
Nick is survived by his two sons, Lorne (Lyn) Makolowich and Larry Makolowich. Two granddaughters, Kara Makolowich and Hillary (Mark) Makolowich (Toronto). Very close family friend Jim Comuzzi.
Nick is also survived by one sister, Anne Kinar. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Nick was predeceased by his wife Kay, his parents William and Nettie Makolowich, one sister Marie Matieshin and five brothers, Dmytro, Fred, John, Peter and Mike, and one nephew Phil Makolowich.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Jenkens Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Funeral services for Nicholas Makolowich will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Jenkens Funeral Home with Rev. Jann Sampson officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
If friends and family so desire, donations to the Grandview Lodge Auxiliary would be greatly appreciated.
Mr. Thomas Gmazel
November 23, 1918 - August 29, 2007
GMAZEL, THOMAS passed away at the NHS - General Site on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Agnes for 58 years. Dear brother-in-law of Alfred & Shirley Fidersek, niece Kathy Iles, nephew Alfred & his wife Penny Fidersek all of Toronto. He will be missed by his godson Nick & his wife Carmen Franolic of Mississauga. Mr. Gmazel is at the NIAGARA ST. CHAPEL of BUTLER FUNERAL HOME, 424 Niagara St. (south of Scott) on Friday August 31, 2007 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Vigil Prayers for Thomas will be held at 7:30 p.m. Followed by cremation. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family.
