Death Notice (01/06/01)
DE LAZZARI, Maria Luigina - At St. Michael's Hospital on Thursday, January 4, 2001, in her 72nd year. After a courageous fight with complications following her heart surgery, her heart stopped. Lovingly known as Maria, Gina or Bella-Bella to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband Santo, her children Josephine (Josie), Anthony and his wife Karen, and Lorenza (Lori) and her grandchildren Emma and Jake. Loving sister of Sarafina(Giovanni) Robazza and special aunt to Gino (Diane) Romeo. She will also be greatly missed by her brother and sister-in-law, Lino and Vittoria De Lazzari, who took special care of her while she was in the hospital in Toronto. Predeceased by her sister Lina Decaria (1982), brother Alfredo Romeo (1995) and sister Mimma Romeo (1999). She leaves behind many other in-laws and countless nieces and nephews who loved her very much. Gina was born in S. Stefano D'Aspromonte, Italy on June 15, 1928 and was the first of her family to come to Canada in 1952 where she met and married her husband in 1953. She worked at various factory jobs until her children came along at which time, with her sister Mimma, they worked together as dressmakers in their own home. When they both opened their own shops, Maria continued to serve her clients from her home location on Bridge St. known as Maria's Dressmaking. An excellent cook, Maria's first love was cooking, and anyone who came to her house did not get to leave until she fed you. Her generosity and love is something that will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Friends are invited to call at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. Visiting Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Scapular Church. Interment will follow at Fairview cemetery. The Vigil for Mrs. De Lazzari will be celebrated Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In memory of Mrs. De Lazzari donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by her family.
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Death Notice (01/03/01)
HARPER, Vernon Walter - At Hotel Dieu Hospital, on Monday, January 1, 2001, Vernon Harper, late of St. Catharines, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Ivy for 60 years. Dear father of Joan and Jack Parnall, Barbara and Bob Cornelsen, and Bob and Kathy Harper. Dear brother of Harold and Bonnie Harper, and Bob Harper, all of Edmonton. Also survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, as well as nine half-brothers and sisters.Predeceased by brothers and sisters Cleve, Mae, Grover, Dorothy and Fred. Mr. Harper was a 47 year employee of E.T.F. Tools, retiring in 1985 as Shipper Receiver. Mr. Harper served overseas with the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII, stationed in England. At Mr. Harper's request, there was no visitation. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to BUTLER FUNERAL HOME, 33 Duke Street, 684-2334.
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Death Notice (01/06/01)
KOWAL, William - at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood, on Friday, January 5th, 2001. William Kowal, beloved husband of Eleanor of Collingwood. Dear father of Lynn, Lee and Laine. Loving grandfather of 5 grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM FUNERAL HOME, Clapperton and Worsley Streets, Barrie, on Monday, January 8th, at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (01/06/01)
NORWOOD, Joan (MacLean) - Suddenly at her place of residence in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Norwood. Dear sister of Daniel and his wife Anne, Vincent and his wife Janet, Robert and his wife Theresa, all of St. Catharines, Mary and her husband Stan Basker (Nova Scotia); Stephen (Manitoba), Diane and her husband Paul Candella (Seattle), Carol and her husband Larry Farris (Alberta). Predeceased by her brother Michael and her parents Stephen and Georgina MacLean (Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia). At Joan's request a private family service will be held. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to THE HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 75 Church Street (684-6346).
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Death Notice (01/05/01)
SINCLAIR, Emma R. (nee Anderluk) - Mrs. Sinclair (Emma) will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Alex and daughter Catharine and her three grandchildren Heather, James and Clark. Mom could fit in with any crowd young or old. She was a unique individual that we will always hold dear. Her absence will leave a deep void in all of those who knew her. She enjoyed her arts and crafts, the souvenirs from her many trips and her stamp collecting that kept her occupied for over 50 years. Thanks to her many friends and a special thanks to Phyllis Mitchell. Cremation will take place. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mrs. Sinclair's life will be held in the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. Words cannot express how much you will be missed Mom. Four angels at my bed, one to watch and one to pray, two to lift my spirit away.
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Death Notice (01/06/01)
TONER, Flora - On Thursday, January 4, 2001 at Hotel Dieu Hospital, St. Catharines, Flora Toner, daughter of the late George and Annie Gibb Hay. Flora was born in 1904 in Aberdeen, Scotland, and came to Canada when she was five. She was predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth, and brothers, George and John Hay. She was married to her husband, Edward (1974), for 48 years. She made Upper Canada Lodge in Niagara-on-the-Lake her home for the last nine and a half years. Flora's life revolved around her family. She leaves to grieve her passing, her daughter: Anne (Willard David) Freel; Alice (late James) Steele, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Catherine (late Ervin) Gretzinger, St. Catharines. Beloved grandmother to Sandra (George) Spiller, Rome, Ga; Sharon Gretzinger, St. Catharines and Richard Gretzinger, Brampton. She and her great granddaughter, her Bonnie Wee Girl, Michelle Alexandra Spiller, Rome, Ga., shared a very special friend, Jenny Howes of Orangeville. Flora attended St. Vincent de Paul Church and was a member of the Catholic Women's League for 58 years. She was a tireless worker, she bowled with the Church Bowling League and she loved to visit Florida. For many summers, she worked at the Trading Post at Fort George where she made many friends. The family will receive friends at the NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE CHAPEL, of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES, 415 Regent Street, on Monday, January 8th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Vigil for Flora will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 73 Picton Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake on Tuesday, January 9th at 11 o'clock a.m. Rite of Committal will follow at the church cemetery. If preferred, donations may be made to the Catholic Women's League, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Niagara-on-the-Lake, or the Oncology Unit, Hotel Dieu Hospital, St. Catharines. Rest well, beloved Mother. We loved you well and know that you loved us.
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Death Notice (01/06/01)
TOROK, Marjorie (Butler) - Peacefully at the Welland County General Hospital on Friday, January 5, 2001 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Private Leslie J. Butler (Dieppe Raid - World War II) and the late Joseph Torok (1963). Loving mother of Marilyn Roy of Port Colborne, Janice West and her husband Rick of Fonthill, Eric Butler and his wife Mary Ann, Joan Mahaffey and Gerry Guitar, Joe Torok and Louise Eagle, all of Port Colborne; John Torok and his wife Jane of Brantford, Valerie Turton and her husband Paul of Wainfleet. Marjorie will be sadly missed by her 29 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and by all her family and friends. She was predeceased by her three sons Donald "Tubby" Torok (1995), Douglas Butler (1999), Fred Butler (2000), by her daughter-in-law Helen Butler (1996), by her son-in-law Archie Roy (1996) and by 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Marjorie was born in St. Catharines and had lived in Port Colborne since 1936. She was active on the resident's council at Northland Manor in Port Colborne. Marjorie was an avid card player and at one time belonged to several card leagues in Port Colborne. Marjorie's family will receive vistors at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 179 Clarence Steet, Port Colborne on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the Armstrong Chapel on Monday, January 8, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Roger Hides officiating. Interment at Oakwood cemetery , Wainfleet. If so desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be deeply appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (01/06/01)
VAN KLAVEREN, Maria - Suddenly at her home in Beamsville on Thursday, January 4, 2001, in her 60th year. Beloved wife of John and dear mother of Bep and Lisa of England, Conny and Chris of Hamilton and Denise of Beamsville. Loving Oma of Leah, Kyla, Sarah, Robynn and Nicole. Sister of Jan and Alie, Bep, Sini and Rien in Holland and sister-in-law of Thys and Gerda Van Klaveren, Cor and Ina Van Klaveren and Gerard and Corrie Weski. Also survived by many nephews and nieces. Mrs. Van Klaveren is at the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 4998 King St., Beamsville where the family will receive friends on Sunday 2-4 and 7-8:30. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, January 8 at 11:00 a.m. with cremation to follow. If desired, donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (01/06/01)
ZIELINSKI, Chester John - On Friday, January 5, 2001, at his residence, Chester Zielinski, 76 years of age. Beloved husband of Weronicka Zielinski. Dear brother of Leokadia Zielinski of St. Catharines, and Helena Jankowska of Poland; uncle of Slawomir and wife Ryszarda Jankowski; great uncle to Diana, Andrew and Ashley. Also survived by his sister-in-law in Poland and many family in Poland and the United States. Cousin to Father Cashmere Zielinski, brother-in-law of Joseph and wife Janina Dabrowski of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Mr. Zielinski served in WWII. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, the (SPK) Polish Combatants Association and worked for 27 years at General Motors until retiring in 1984. Mr. Zielinski is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., until Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 a.m. Rite of Committal in Victoria Lawn cemetery Mausoleum. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers for the deceased will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial remembrances to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (06/03/00)
HENDLEY, Donald Mason - After a lengthy illness at the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Friday, June 2, 2000 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband for 59 years of Margaret. Dear father of Richard and his wife Barbara of Orillia and Susan Norman of Port Colborne. Loving grandfather of Ian and David Hendley, Sara, Ray Jr., and Amber Norman. Cindy McMillan, Tania Clayton, and Cara-Lynn Dykstra.He will be sadly missed by 7 great-grandchildren and niece Anne Shea of Corunna, Ontario. He is survived by his sister Greta Hendley of St. Catharines. Predeceased by his sister Grace Hammond. Donald was a member of Amity Lodge #32, a 32 degree Mason, and a Veteran of The Royal Canadian Air Force in WWII. Cremation has taken place. A Masonic Service will be held at 10:45 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 205 Linwell Rd., St. Catharines on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Zion cemetery , Wainfleet on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at 2 p.m. For those who wish, donations to the Kidney Foundation, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Ina Grafton. BUTLER 646-6322.
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