Announcements

Robert Bruce “Bob” Hoover entered into rest at West Haldimand General Hospital, Hagersville, on April 12, 2026, in his 102nd year. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte (née Parke) (2019). Predeceased by his sons Don (2006) (Kelly, 2024) and Glenn (2025) (Lynn). Survived by his sons Larry (Gwen) and Gordon (Linda). Grandfather of 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Special thanks to RVilla, where Dad lived since 2024, and the 3rd-floor staff of West Haldimand General Hospital for the great care in the last 4 weeks. Bob lived in Caledonia with his wife and four sons, where he operated a family business for over 50 years. Bob also was involved in many local organizations in Caledonia and taught his sons his strong work ethic, having been a veteran. If desired, donations to Haldimand-Norfolk Senior Support or the Caledonia Food Bank would be greatly appreciated. Friends are invited to call at MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 28 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, on Friday April 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. Funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment at Unity United Church Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca

January 24, 1961 – April 10, 2026 Suddenly at West Haldimand General Hospital, Hagersville, Ontario. Friday April 10, 2026 at the age of 85 years. Husband of the late Emily “Sally”. Father of Darrell, and the late Mary, and Cheryl. He will also be remembered by his nieces, Stacy, Tina, and Nicole. At his request cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville. www.rhbanderson.com 

Surrounded by the love of his family, George Denton “Denny” Miller passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, in Stratford at the age of 86. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Ann “Libby” (née Dowswell); his daughter, Jennifer Lynn Leung (Tony); his son, Geoffrey Laird (Katherine); granddaughters Lauren Elizabeth and Katelyn Maria; his sister, Nina Diane Newton of North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Andrew Laird Miller; his mother, Mary Eleanor “Nellie”; his uncle, Cyril Herman “Cy” Saunders; and his sister, Nancy Ann Hardy. Born in Jarvis, Ontario, he attended Huron College and the Ivey Business School at Western University, graduating with a degree in Honours Business Administration and later acquiring the designation of Certified Management Accountant. He also joined the Sigma Chi Fraternity, forming lifelong friendships. Married for over sixty years to his wife Libby, Denny was a caring family man who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Always quick with a kind word, many laughs and good conversations were shared around the kitchen table. Enjoying every day of his working life, his fulfilling career took him to Procter and Gamble, Kroehler Manufacturing Ltd., Patton’s Place Ltd., and Hunter Steel Sales. He also served on several boards, including as President of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce and as a Regional Representative on the Ontario Chamber. He was a member of the Stratford Lions Club, a board member of Stratford L’Arche, a charter member of the Rotary Club of London South, and a Paul Harris recipient. He also served as Chairman of the Official Board of Metropolitan United Church in London. He enjoyed travelling with Libby and the family, and some of his greatest memories were made travelling with a group of friends to destinations around the world. He was an avid golfer, as well as a tennis and pickleball player, and spent many memorable hours with the Friday Lunch bunch and cycling with the “Wobbly Wheelers” in Stratford. The longtime bridge group was also a significant part of his and Libby’s social life. A life well lived. A private family service has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at the Stratford Country Club on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 1 – 4 p.m., with remarks shared at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation or to your favourite charity would be appreciated and can be made through the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St., Stratford, ON, or online at www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com.

December 26, 1941 – April 11, 2026 It is with profound sorrow and faith that we announce the passing of Anthony Joseph Pierroz. In the quiet of the night, God called His servant home to be with Jesus and his Heavenly Father. Tony is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Norma (née Harrison), and his six cherished children: Christine Pierroz (Tony Wong), Julie (Enrico) Palmese, Paul Pierroz (Luciana Spadafora), Peter Pierroz, Mark Pierroz, and Sarah Pierroz. He was the devoted brother of Mary (Greg) Doyle, Barbara (Tom) Matthews, and Daniel (Anna) Pierroz, and will be forever missed by his eight grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Etienne and Rosina (Schaeffer) Pierroz, and his beloved siblings, Eugene (Kathleen) Pierroz, Conrad (Joanne) Pierroz, and Margaret (Dave) Fitchie. From a thriving family dairy farm in Cayuga, to the University of Guelph—where God placed Norma, an aspiring nursing student, in his path—to a long career as a teacher and vice-principal at secondary schools in Hagersville and Hamilton, Tony’s life was one of faith, purpose, and service. He retired in 1999, and his impact continues. Tony served as an altar boy at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Cayuga, and was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus, including a term as Grand Knight. Tony had a gift for seeing the potential in young people. He guided countless students not only toward academic success, but toward a deeper sense of their own worth and calling. His faith was not confined to Sunday Mass—it was present in every word of encouragement and every life he quietly changed. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 Visitation will be held at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road East, in Hamilton, on Thursday, April 16, from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and 6 p.m.–9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church, 305 East 37th Street, in Hamilton, on Friday, April 17, at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Ancaster. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you please consider donating to Hamilton Right to Life, or the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please sign the online book of condolences at www.baygardens.ca

September 8, 1943 – April 5, 2026 At the Brantford General Hospital on Sunday April 5, 2026, Carol (King) Tobicoe age 82 years. Wife of the late Clayton Tobicoe and beloved partner of  the late Harry Forrest.  Survived by Veronica, Patty, the late Kim, and Jacqueline.  Survived by daughter-in-law Clara, and son-in-law Reggie.  Grandmother of Joseph, Devon, Mari Beth, Tomasina, Trevor (Staci), Fred “Dean”, Tobias (Jen), Justine (James), Lana, Amadeus, Toni-Marie (Onur), Mark, and the late Joshua.  Great-grandmother of Clayton, John, Adalyn, Owen, Zoey, Emry, and Alex.  Sister of Keith, Wilfred, Richard (Donna), Helen (Ted), Rebecca, Shelly (Randy), and the late Edith, the late Fred (Carolyn), Gerald, Raymond, and Allen. The family will receive friends at the Hyde & Mott Chapel, 60 Main St. S., Hagersville from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026.  Funeral service will be held at 8799 Indian Line, Hagersville (Carol’s residence) on Thursday April 9, 2026 at 1 p.m.  Interment to follow at the New Credit Cemetery.  www.rhbanderson.com

Walter Anders, 92, passed away from a stroke on March 31, 2026, in Hamilton, Ontario. Son of Erna (nee Kolata) and Michael Anders, Walter was born October 13, 1933, in Garki, Poland. His parents were farmers of German descent. Walter’s schooling was interrupted by WWII. After the war ended, he and his family were refugees in Bielefeld, Germany, where Walter qualified as a millwright and industrial mechanic. Almost 70 years ago, Walter emigrated to Canada, arriving on June 17, 1956, with $17 in his wallet. He worked hard to save enough money for passage back to Germany if things didn’t work out in Canada. Fortunately, things did work out. Walter’s skills were in demand, and he worked at various jobs, including eight months in Elliot Lake at a logging camp, before joining the maintenance team at Rheem Canada in Hamilton. Walter worked at Rheem for over 30 years before retiring in 1991 as the plant engineer and maintenance manager. From 1988 to 1997, Walter was elected as an area councilor and then as a regional councilor for Haldimand-Norfolk County, during which time he gained a reputation for being fair, objective, and honest, with meticulous follow-through on his commitments. Walter served as director and then chairman of Hald-Nor Credit Union from 1990 to 2000, leading the credit union from provincial financial supervision to independent operation after assuming the role of chairman. He served on the Mohawk College Industrial Trades Advisory Board from 1980 to 1990 and on the Hald-Nor Hydro Board. Walter was a hands-on hobby farmer with 200 acres of cash crops, beef, and sheep in York, Ontario, where he lived much of his life. He was an active member of the York United Church, Cayuga Lions Club, and Cattlemen’s Association. Walter enjoyed curling at the Cayuga Curling Club and continued to cheer on Canadian curlers to the very last day of his life! Walter loved to play euchre! He played multiple times during the week at the Stoney Creek Club 60, Barton Stone United Church, and Sackville Senior Centre, where he regularly employed his high-risk, hopefully high-reward, strategy. Walter enjoyed the SAM (Stimulation, Activation and Motivation) program at the Good Shepherd Centre in Hamilton every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. He would joke that he hadn’t met Sam yet and was looking forward to meeting him. Walter attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Hamilton in 1956 and then rejoined in 2020, where he especially enjoyed the fellowship. Walter loved to go out for coffee (McDonald’s coffee is the best!) and especially enjoyed Swiss Chalet chicken dinners (two can dine for $19.99) and Harvey’s beautiful hamburgers. Walter first saw Lois Reta Friend, his future wife, in 1959 while installing a flagpole at Aldershot Elementary School, where Lois taught. They were married not six months later, in July 1959, and celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2009. Unfortunately, Lois passed away shortly after their anniversary while they were on a Caribbean cruise. Walter fell in love with the lovely Grace Scheiber, a family friend

February 5, 1948 – April 4, 2026 Entered into rest at Juravinski Hospital, a few months after a diagnosis of cancer, Brian Keith McBurney, in his 79th year. Left to mourn are his wife, Betsy (Harrison); daughter, Kate Mills (Greg), and granddaughters, Diana and Sarah Mills; sons, Dan McBurney and Jamie McBurney (Gian Whitcombe); and sister, Susan Fowler (Mike). Brian will be missed by many extended family members and friends. He was the son of the late Keith and Frances McBurney and a lifelong resident of Haldimand County, where he participated in many community activities throughout the years. Brian worked for thirty-five years at McBurney Transport (Hagersville/North Bay) as a truck driver and later behind a desk. Thousands of miles were travelled, and lifelong friendships were made. Go with our love, Brian. Rest in Peace. Funeral arrangements entrusted to MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Caledonia (905-765-2712). Friends and family are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca