Announcements

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bryan Edward Edie on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Rapelje Lodge in Welland. He was 79 years old. He is reunited with his parents, Colin and Dorothy; his brothers, Reg and George; sister, Linda; and lifelong friend, Jim (Fetch). Bryan was a beloved husband and best friend to Janice, a loving father to Tom (Kelly), Terri (Dave) and Geoff, an adored stepfather to Jamie, Carly and Rob (Jen), and a cherished grandfather to Taylor (Clayton), Morgan (Tyler), Jeremy and Jerred. He will be fondly remembered by his brothers Glen and Jim, sisters Nancy and Kathy (Joe), and sister-in-law Liz. Growing up on a farm in Cayuga, he was no stranger to hard work. He retired as a welder from John Deere but spent time driving taxi afterward. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bryan’s life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1 – 3 p.m. at The Dunnville Community Lifespan Centre, 275 Ramsey Drive, Dunnville, ON. Arrangements have been entrusted to Essentials Cremation and Burial Services in Welland. If desired, donations in Bryan’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to Walker Family Cancer Centre. Online condolences may be shared on Bryan’s tribute page found at Essentialscbs.com. A life well lived by God’s grace and the help of A.A.

July 8, 1940 – September 2, 2026 Peacefully, after 86 years of a life filled with love, hard work, laughter and countless cherished memories, Lorne Frederick Mattice Jr. passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was the best husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa our family could have asked for. Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1940, Fred began his journey with a determination to build a life he could be proud of—a life defined by hard work, love of family, friendship and a truly lasting legacy. Fred was blessed with his beloved wife, Sharon, whom he married on September 9, 1961. Together, they built a beautiful life and a family that was the centre of Fred’s world.  He will be deeply missed by his children: Suzanne Vanderbolt (Ritchie Swing), Freddie and Lisa Mattice, and Shannon and Rick Veri. Fred was a proud Grandpa to Steven and Tanya Vanderbolt, Sarah and Andrew Burgess, Harley and Tiffany Mattice, Hayley Mattice and Jared Ings, Hayden Mattice, Heidi Mattice, Jason and Chelsey Veri, Lauren and Justin Otterman, and Aaron and Madison Veri. He was a cherished Great-Grandpa to Caleb and Hazel Vanderbolt, Grant, Clark and James Burgess, Jaxon and Jase Otterman, and Reid and Rylan Veri. Fred spent many years as a farmer, a life that suited his strong work ethic and love of the land. In 1989, he and his son Freddie embarked on their dream of owning their own trucking company, L. Frederick Mattice Farms & Trucking Inc. What began with Fred, Freddie and son-in-law Rick behind the wheel grew into a family legacy. Over the years, the business evolved, and today, his grandsons are actively involved in both the trucking and elevator operations—a legacy Fred could be incredibly proud of. Beyond farming and trucking, Fred and Sharon spent many wonderful years making memories with their Woodlawn friends and families. They enjoyed countless laughs, time at the cottage, boating, good friends and, of course, the odd bottle of wine.  Sanibel Island ,Florida was their favourite winter retreat. Dockside for cocktail hour, boating and enjoying Gramma Dot’s. Fred’s greatest legacy, however, will always be his family. The values he lived by, the memories he created, the lessons he taught and the love he gave will continue through his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for generations to come. He leaves behind a lifetime of love and memories that will never be forgotten. To the doctors and nurses of ALC 6, St. Joe’s Hospital for their excellent care of Dad, he truly felt comfortable. To all our family & friends that have helped make Fred’s journey a little bit easier, we thank you so much. Celebration of Life for Fred will be hosted by his family on Friday September 18, 2026 from  3 to 7 p.m. Speeches will be at 4:30 p.m., 1011 Concession 11, Hagersville (Mattice Elevators). Donations in Fred’s memory would be appreciated to Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice. Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville. www.rhbanderson.com    

August 11, 1946 – August 27, 2026 Peacefully passed at home in her 80th year. Wife of the late Everett (2022). Beloved mother of Shelly (Wray) Wilkins, Melissa Giles, and Jason (BJ) Giles. Dear grandmother of Amanda Wilkins (Zacharias), Sarah (Christopher) Elliott, and Ian (Adrianna) Wilkins. Great-grandmother to Emma and Alivia. Loving sister to Randy (Leslie) Swent and her forever sisters, predeceased by Barbara (2015), Brian (2023) Louks, and Donna (Joe) Rojnic. She will be greatly missed by her nieces, Tanya and Krista, and nephews, Ryan, Kyle, and Gerry. We will honour her memory with a private funeral service on Monday, August 31, 2026. Interment will follow at Cayuga River Side Cemetery. Lunch at the Restaurant. Mother, we hold you close within our hearts, and there you shall remain, to walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. So, rest in peace, our beloved mother, and thanks for all you’ve done. We pray that God has given you the crown you’ve truly won.

Peacefully, surrounded by his family, John Conlin passed away at the age of 85. He was the beloved spouse of Kay for six wonderful years. John is survived by his loving siblings, Paul (Jo-Ann), Hugh (Andrea), Noreen (the late Pat) (Tom Connolly) Flynn, and Cathy (Doug) Ellison. John will be missed by Kay’s sister Bonnie and husband Bob McCrae, and Kay’s son Troy Pierroz. He was the father of Liana and Anissa, and a grandfather to his four grandchildren. John is survived by adoring nieces and nephews, along with his great-nieces and great-nephews. A dedicated civil engineer for over 60 years, he earned his engineering degree at University of Waterloo and later an MBA and Professional Planning designation. John eventually owned and operated his own successful company in Welland. He was a pragmatic and strong leader who served as the anchor of his family. Deeply invested in his community, John lent his expertise to the Committee of Adjustment and proudly served with the Port Colborne Coast Guard. John was an incredibly handy gentleman who was never without his toolbox. He was always ready to fix anything and everything for family and friends. His ambitious spirit even led him to achieve his pilot’s license, though his building legacy began much humbler, with a very sturdy dog house and a family cottage. He was an adventurous soul, an avid boater, and enjoyed travelling with his motorhome. John loved playing cards with Kay, especially euchre, and he will be deeply missed by many close friends. He will especially be missed at the annual sibling weekend, a cherished tradition he shared with his brothers and sisters for the last 40 years. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Dunnville Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dunnville Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Caledonia (905-765-2712). Funeral mass will be held at St. Stephen’s Church, Cayuga, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior. Reception to follow. Friends and family are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca.

1935 – 2026  Jack peacefully completed his journey to Heaven on Sunday evening at 10:15 p.m. and, thankfully, he is now with Jesus, his Lord and Savior. He came to a saving knowledge of Jesus in 1983 and has faithfully served the Lord in many ways over those years, both at People’s Church, Hamilton, and Calvary Church, Dunnville. His fervent wish was that his whole family would join him in Christian faith. He was the loving and dedicated husband of Norma. Loving father of Clint (2023) and Yolanda, Christopher and Ann, Carey and Tracey; grandfather of Tom, Emily, Adam, Crystal and Samantha; and great-grandfather of Charlie, Maxwell, Bennett, James and Brynn. He retired from Burlington Hydro with 34 years of service and often looked back with fond memories to his time there. We would like to sincerely thank Grandview Lodge staff for their dedicated service to Jack during his stay. He was treated with respect, love, kindness and friendship, and he came to love them all. Grandview really is one great big family! He did not wish to have a funeral or visitation (saying that he had been to enough of them), and so we are honouring his wishes as he planned. His desire was to ‘slip away with no fuss’ because he knew exactly what his next address would be, and he was looking forward to Heaven. This is not a sad time, but a time of rejoicing that his trip was successfully completed. May the Lord bless you and keep you all. Arrangements entrusted to Ballard Minor Funeral Home, 315 Broad Street East, Dunnville (905-774-7277). Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.ballardminorfh.ca.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Garth Tibbits, lovingly known to most as “Harv” or simply Garth, on August 18th, 2026, at Edgewater Gardens Nursing Home in Dunnville, Ontario. Born on July 23, 1954, in Cobourg, Ontario, Garth lived a life that touched many people in ways that will never be forgotten. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family and by the caring staff of Edgewater Gardens, whom he held in deep regard and who had become an important part of his life. Garth has now been welcomed home with love and forgiveness by the grandparents he spoke of so often, and by his beloved mother, Mary Harrison. His mother was his best friend for 62 years, and although she passed peacefully in 2016, the love and connection they shared remained with him throughout his life. Garth leaves behind his three brothers, Gary, Rodney “Snide,” and Walt; his nephew Scott; his daughter Sasha; and his two sons, Liam and Quinlan. He will also be deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. We are grateful for every one of them and for the memories they shared with Garth. Though his journey here has come to an end, the stories, laughter, lessons, and memories he left behind will continue to live on in those who loved him. To celebrate Harv a visitation will be held at J.W. Hart Funeral Home, 113 Lock St E., Dunnville on Sunday August 23, 2026,  from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday August 24, 2026 at 1 p.m.  Rest peacefully, Harv. You are home now. You will be loved, remembered, and missed always.

October 1936 – August 2026  It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Irene. Much loved and best friend for Don of 61 years. Loving mother of Jay (Donna) and Jeffrey (Carol). Loved Grammy of Brandon, Lori (Taylor), Zachary (Krista) and Lyndsey (Preston). Great Grammy to William and Cooper. Predeceased by her parents, Hubert and Carrie Field. Sister to Carolyn Olaski. Irene was a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing and worked in the Operating Room for 40 years. She enjoyed golfing, curling and knitting. Her wishes were to be cremated and placed in the family plot at Port Dover Cemetery. Donations may be made to Diabetes Association of Canada. This will honour her memory and be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to COOPER FUNERAL HOME, Jarvis (519-587-4414). Friends and family are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca

June 16, 1956 –August 9, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darrell Day on August 9, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Darrell passed surrounded by the love of his family. He was a loving husband and best friend to his wife, Anja, for 46 years; devoted dad to Christine Neilson (Tom) and Nicole (Tyler); and supportive and loving “Grandpa Darrell” to Jake, Isaac, Eli and Evelyn. Predeceased by his parents, Bob and Joan Day. Darrell will be dearly missed by his loving aunts and many good friends. Darrell was a lifelong member of Local 67 and a pipefitter by trade. Throughout his career, his knowledge, work ethic and leadership took him from the field to roles as Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent and Manager. He was especially proud of the many projects he worked on across the country. Darrell was incredibly knowledgeable and had a remarkable ability to remember even the smallest details. He was well loved by his coworkers and earned the respect and admiration of many throughout his industry. Darrell had a passion for fishing and shared many memories and great catches with his fishing buddies, from days spent on the ice and on the lakes close to home to adventures in the far north. In his later years and throughout retirement, he spent much of his time at the cottage, a place he proudly called “the best place on earth” and his happy place. More than anything, he loved that it became a place for his family and friends to gather, spend time together, and make memories that will carry on for years to come. Darrell’s greatest pride was always his family. He was happiest surrounded by those he loved, whether cheering on his grandkids at hockey, spending time at the cottage or simply enjoying everyday moments together. Throughout his life, he taught us countless lessons through his words and by the way he lived, worked hard, and always put his family first. He leaves us with memories, lessons and traditions that will stay with us forever. Many thanks to Dr. S. Hotte and Dr. E. Shaw and their team at the Juravinski Cancer Centre for their compassionate care. A private interment will be held with family. Family and friends are invited to gather in celebration of Darrell’s life at the Lions Hall, 100 Haddington Street, Caledonia, on Monday, August 17, from 4 – 7 p.m., with words of remembrance shared at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Stedman Hospice or South Coast Community Cares for Cancer would be greatly appreciated by the family. Though our hearts are broken, we are grateful for the love, memories and the great life we shared with him. He will forever remain in our hearts, but for now, he has gone fishing. Friends and family are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca.