Death Notice (04/17/01)
HONSBERGER, John Allan "Jack" - At the St. Catharines General Hospital, on Sunday April 15, 2001, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Honsberger is survived by his loving wife Maureen; dear brother Robert and his wife Beverley of Burlington, and Hilliard (Hill) and his wife Janet of St. Catharines. Son of the late Glenn and Jessie Honsberger. Jack dearly loved his many nieces and nephews and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Mr. Honsberger retired in 1982 from the Ontario Paper Company. He was a member of St. Denis Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Honsberger is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. until Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in St. Denis Church at 10:00 a.m. Rite of Committal will take place at Victoria Lawn cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. On-line Guest Book www.dartefuneralhome.com
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Death Notice (04/17/01)
JANAS, Joseph Charles - Of Welland, passed away at his late residence on Monday, April 16th, 2001 in his 73rd year. Born in Welland, Joseph has lived in the Welland area all his life and was employed at Union Carbide as an Inspection Supervisor for over 30 years, retiring in 1986. He was an Honourary member of Welland Volunteer Firefighters Company 2 and was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Union Carbide. Dear father of Joseph Janas and his fiance Wendy Cesar of St. Catharines and Jayne and her husband Carl Blair of Welland; dear brother of Charles and his wife Gayle Janas, Steve Janas and Cathy and her husband Tony Pizzacalla, all of Welland; loving grandfather of Tara, Kristin, Kerri-Ann, Angela and Derek. Predeceased by his parents Steve and Anne Janas. Friends may call at the DAVIDSON-WALKER FUNERAL HOME, 152 Hellems Ave., Welland on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the WALKER CHAPEL with Reverend Robert Rittenhouse officiating. Interment Holy Cross cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation deeply appreciated by the Janas family.
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Death Notice (04/17/01)
MCQUILKIN, Denis Hugh - Peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Sunday April 15, 2001. Denis is the loving husband of Allison. Beloved father of Lori Servos and Tod. Much loved step-father of Andrea Mauro, Greg Chisholm and Dac Chisholm. Remembered by ten grandchildren. Survived by brother Jim McQuilkin of Burlington. After retirement from electrical sales, Denny will be remembered as past commodore at the D.Y.C. and by many friends he met during five years of travelling throughout North America. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 316 Queenston St. on Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of PASSFIELD MORTUARY SERVICES, 905-682-0474. God saw you were getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put His arms around you, And whispered "come with me". A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
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Death Notice (04/17/01)
MOCCIO, Joyce - At the St. Catharines General Hospital on Monday, April 16, 2001 at the age of 72. Much beloved wife of Nicholas Moccio of Thorold; loving mother of Peter (Pat) Moccio of Kingston and Terry Moccio of Niagara Falls, New York; dear grandmother of Shane, Joshua, Ben and Amanda; sister of Betty (Gerry) York. Predeceased by her brother Bob Hitchcock. Joyce worked at Sears for 25 years and she loved to travel. Joyce's family will receive friends at the LAMB-BOCCHINFUSO FUNERAL HOME, 2 Regent St., Thorold on Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Rev. Colin Cameron officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations, in memory of Joyce, to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (04/17/01)
PEIRCE, Lena E. - At her home in Lewiston, New York, on Sunday, April 15, 2001, Lena E. Peirce, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Donald L. Peirce and dear mother of Gary and Audrey Peirce, Linda and Murray Lumley, Lois and Jim Cargin. Loved grandmother of Stephen and David Peirce, Todd (Heidi) and great granddaughter Jackson Rose; Anne; Tom (Megan) and Owen Lumley and Sean Cargin. Dear sister of Oliver Tallman. Predeceased by a brother O.H. Tallman and sister Erma Draper. Lena was a member of the Church of Christ. She retired from the Lewiston Post Office after 11 years there, was a longtime volunteer with Meals on Wheels and also a charter member of the WAVES (Women's Association) of Great Lakes Christian College. The family will receive friends at the Vineland Chapel of the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES, 3277 King St. on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Tintern Church of Christ, 4359 spring Creek Rd on Friday, April 20th at 11 a.m. Interment Mountview cemetery , Sanborn, New York. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Great Lakes Christian College or for Niagara Hospice.
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Death Notice (04/16/01)
RAPATTONI, Adele - It is with sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Adele Rapattoni, mother and matriarch, on April 13, 2001, to join her beloved Lord and Saviour Jesus, her partner and husband Costantino (1957), her dear son Gabriel (1988), and her cherished infant daughter Mary Theresa (1939). She is survived by sons Robert (Esther), Tony (Marilyn), all of Thorold, daughter-in-law Florence (Gabriel) of Niagara Falls, and son Jack (Lillian) of St. Catharines. She was the dear aunt of Primo and Julie Canto, Veronica Mastroianni, Mary and Archangelo Fiorillo, Vito and Rose Rapattoni, all of Thorold, and Lillian and Joe Travis of Niagara Falls, New York. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews in Italy. Adele led a long, rich life of challenges, hardships and joy, all of which, in her 101 years, gave her the strength of spirit to enrich the lives of the family she loved as well as those of friends, leaving all with a legacy - the example of love, faith, and a sense of humour - which she modeled for her children, her 17 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was one of the last surviving members of a unique breed of individuals, one of the originals who shaped the town of Thorold into a community through its most demanding years, with their sheer determination, spirit, and hard work. Adele resided in Thorold since arriving in Canada on May 4, 1927. She was an active member of Holy Rosary Church, as well as the Catholic Women's League for more than 70 years. Her character, her memory, will not be forgotten and she will be sadly missed by those whose lives she touched. Adele's family will receive friends at the LAMB-BOCCHINFUSO FUNERAL HOME, 2 Regent St., Thorold, Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Church, 21 Queen St. S., Thorold on Wednesday, April 18 at 10 a.m. The Rite of Committal Lakeview cemetery , Thorold. Vigil Prayers for Adele will be celebrated at the funeral home Tuesday 3 p.m. Memorial donations in memory of Adele to the Holy Rosary Church Organ Fund would be appreciated by the family. Sincere thanks to the nurses of 2 East and the staff of Shaver Hospital for their kindnesses.
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Death Notice (04/17/01)
RIDOLFO, Assunta - After a brief illness, at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Monday, April 16, 2001 at the age of 72. Much beloved wife of the late Antonio Ridolfo (March 15, 2000). Dear mother of Anne Marie (David) Brown and Robert (Anne) Ridolfo. Nonna will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Anthony and Elizabeth Ridolfo and Joseph and Eva Brown, and by her great-grandchild Kylie Ridolfo. Dear sister of Fernando (Maria) Di Pede, Riccardo (Maria) Di Pede, Antonietta (Americo) Cecatini, Gina (Vincenzo) Cirelli, Quintilia (Augusto) Ferara, Giuseppina (Antonio) De Marco, and dear sister-in-law of Giovanna (Orlando) Perella. Predeceased by her sister Angelina and brother-in-law Vincenzo Mezzone. Assunta was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Church and a member of the Azione Cattolica. Assunta's family will receive friends at the LAMB-BOCCHINFUSO FUNERAL HOME, 2 Regent St., Thorold on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial at Holy Rosary Church, 21 Queen St. South on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Father Joseph Bigonzoni officiating. Rite of Committal Lakeview cemetery Mausoleum, Thorold. Vigil prayers for Assunta will be celebrated at the funeral home on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. with the Azione Cattolica present. Memorial donations in memory of Assunta to the St. Catharines General Hospital or the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (01/06/01)
AITON, Agnes Rarity "Nancy" - At Tabor Manor, St. Catharines, on Friday, January 5, 2001, Nancy Aiton, in her 99th year. Beloved daughter of the late David and Mary Aiton. She will be sadly missed by her sister Flora Gucma of St. Catharines and by her nephews, Dave Aiton of Milton and Doug Aiton of Burlington and their families. Predeceased by her brother Archie Aiton of Grimsby. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, January 8th at 3:00 p.m. at Tabor Manor, 1 Tabor Drive, St. Catharines. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, Grimsby.
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Death Notice (01/06/01)
BENSON, Olga - Peacefully, at her daughter's home on January 1, 2001, in her 64th year, to be welcomed into God's Kingdom. Loving Mother of Michele Sharp (of Niagara Falls) and her children Brandon, Graham, Dillon and Kalleigh and of Shelley and Jeff Hart (of Whitby) and their children Kaitlin, Mitchell and Sarah. Surrogate daughter of Fred and Pat Benson of Campbellville who have faithfully and lovingly expressed their prayers and love for our Mom. The manner in which she lived her life, always giving to others came full circle in the manner others were able to give to her. We were fortunate to be able to care for our Mom at home in spite of the government's indifference towards our health care system. Thank you to our nurse Dana for her years of kindness, service and friendship towards our Mother, palliative nursing care as this is so welcomed. Thank you Dr. McGarry for the considerate and respectful manner in which you treated our Mother. Although we will miss our Mom and grandmother, we have seen the wonderful side of humanity in the respectful and dignified care our Mom has received from the gracious women she was honored to have care for her. We would also like to thank you for being so kind to her grandchildren. All of her caregivers are very special and dedicated people and we really appreciate your concern extended toward her. Michele would like to thank her wonderful children for the love and care they have shown their grandmother during her three-year stay with us, for all the times you unselfishly assisted her requests; and especially to Brandon, you have such a loving spirit demonstrated in the hours you sat with your grandma, reading the Bible to her and gently talking to and comforting her. I am so proud and honoured to have the privilege of being your Mom. Thank you Shelley for being a partner in this journey. We were blessed with an unselfish Mother and our children have wonderful memories of a grandmother who adored them. Our children in their innocence are our great teachers. Michele would also like to thank Janet, Nancy and her Professors at Niagara College for their concern and understanding, it has not gone unnoticed. It is my desire this chain of kindness will continue through me and be passed onto others. At Olga's request, there was a private family service and it is her wish to have her cremated remains taken to a peaceful and beautiful Valley back home in Saskatchewan. Please do not express regrets to the family, there are none. She has shown us the strength and determination a human spirit is capable of. Olga lived over 30 years after her first of three different cancer diagnosis's. She did not let it rob her of raising her daughters, enjoying all of her wonderful grandchildren, or living an independent life with wonderful friends. She will be especially missed by dedicated friends Sonya and Marg. At Olga's and her daughters' request, please do not send any flowers. In memoriam of Olga, contributions to a trust fund to assist Stephen Sharp, a young man who was recently the victim of a horrible beating would be appreciated, as well as your prayers. Donations may be completed at Hetherington & Deans Funeral Chapel, 5176 Victoria Avenue, NF, L2E 4E3 (354-5614). Olga fought a great battle and now can rest in peace, unfearful of what is to come, free of needles, medication and pain. It is in giving that we receive, in pardoning that we are pardoned and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
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