
FOX, H. Douglas “Doug”
January 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Doug Fox at Brantford General Hospital on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in his 90th year. Loving father of Kevin (Steffany), Laurie, Darryl, Randy (Deb), Marcy (Jose) and Jennifer. True dad to his step children Sue (Doug), †Steve, Sherry (Dave), †Scott, and Sandy (Jim). Dearly loved and cherished papa of †J.D, Crystal (Doug), Katelyn (Calvin), Clayton, †Tina, Jessica (Scott), Justin, Eli, Koen, Kyle, Elizabeth Jenny, Jamie, Brandon, Becky, Dylan, and many great-grandchildren. Brother of †Alfred, Ruth (†Don), †Bob and Irene (Calvin). Husband of †Beverly Fox. Doug will be missed by his partner Carol Bunn, mother of his children †Nancy and many friends. He had a lifetime love of excavating and was known to many as Doug the Digger. In his spare time he enjoyed helping at the Fox Lair Stables, was a big family man, loved playing the harmonica, woodworking and bird watching, enjoying campfires and was known for his pig roasts. Friends are invited to call at MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 28 Caithness Street, East on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service for Doug will be held at Miller Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1 p.m. Interment East Seneca United Church Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated by the family. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the book of memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca

DE BOER, Trintje (Tina)
January 2, 2025
The Lord called unto Himself, His child, Trintje (Tina) De Boer, from Anson Place Care Centre, Hagersville on Monday, December 30, 2024, three days before her 97th birthday. Tina was predeceased by her husband Gerrit (2008), and her sons Ron (2022), Jerry (2014), Alvin (2001), and Richard (2000). She was the loving mother of Avaline and Harvey Campbell and Martin and Sandra. Dear Beppe of Laura Campbell and Bryan (Toni) Campbell and great grandmother of Max, Caleb and Olivia. Sister of Hillie Corporaal and Dorothy Dykstra. Predeceased by her siblings Richtje, Wijtze, and Hiltje. Friends are invited to call at COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Talbot Street West, Jarvis on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. Funeral Service for Tina will be held at Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church, 139 Talbot Street East, Jarvis on Friday, January 3 at 11 a.m. (The funeral service will be livestreamed on the ‘Jarvis Ebenezer CRC’ YouTube channel for those who are unable to attend in person). Interment Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Muscular Dystrophy Research would be appreciated by the family. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca
DE LEEUW, Hilda
December 30, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hilda Evelyn De Leeuw (DeJong) on Sunday, December 22 at University of Ottawa Heart Institute in her 63rd year. Hilda will be missed by her loving daughters Danielle and Hailey. She will be missed by her longtime friend Herman. Dear sister of †Tiena , Peter (Donna) and Gary (Melanie). Aunt of Mindy (James), Stephine (Robert), Em- ily and Miles. Great Aunt of Jacob, Seth, Tiberius, Robert and Arthur. Predeceased by mother Minke, father Jacob and sister Tiena. Friends are invited to call at MILLER FU- NERAL CHAPEL, 28 Caithness Street East, Caledonia on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 2-6 p.m. Interment York Cemetery on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1 p.m. Donations can be made to the SPCA or the charity of your choice. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the book of memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca
WOODS, Catherine Lee
December 27, 2024
April 17, 1964 – December 20, 2024 The family is heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our beloved Cathy after a hard-fought battle with pneumonia. Welcomed into Heaven by her mother Faye Graham and nephew Matt Fagan. Cathy was the loving mother of Tim Morris (Kelly) and Greg Woods (Christina). Dear daughter of Ron Graham and Faye Graham (predeceased), sister to Rob and Denise Graham, Rick and Cheri Graham, Debbie and Mike Noss, Becky Anderson, and Joanne and Mike Fagan. She was a fun-loving Aunt Cathy to 14 nieces and nephews. Her generous happy free spirit will always be remembered. Private Family celebration of Cathys life to follow.

BRANT, Mary Lou
December 23, 2024
They are finally back together. He clasped her hand and their hearts were one again. Sadly, our Nan started her final journey at 80 years of age at the Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton on December 20, 2024. Devoted wife to the late Sidney Dean Brant. Loving mother to Tina and Tammy. Greatest Nanny to Shaedyn, Emma, Vlora, Sage. Sister to Jack and Deanna McNaughton. Predeceased by her parents Daniel and Viola McNaughton, brothers Sandy (Judy), Earl and Lorna, Dan and Elaine, Reginald and Mary, William and Leone, Muriel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mary Lou was a volunteer with Six Nations Veteran’s Association and The Red Barn. Dedicated for 14 years to Canada Post. Cherished member of The Breakfast Club. The family honoured her life with a visitation/service at Hyde and Mott Chapel, Hagersville on Sunday, December 22 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Grand River United Church. www.rhbanderson.com

VANSEVENANT, Norm (Norbert Constant Alidore)
December 23, 2024
Peacefully at his home in Caledonia, comforted by his children and his best friend Chris, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in his 75th year. Loving father of Dion (Danielle), Sabrina, Jesse (Shelby), Lia, and Katie (Michael) White. Grandfather of Lily, Ashlynn, Everleigh, and Malia. Brother of the late Edith (the late Clare) Gibson. As an avid sports fan, you would find Norm at home doing crossword puzzles and watching football, especially his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, or enjoying a bottle of Blue at the local watering hole. At Norm’s request, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. If desired, a donation to McMaster Children’s Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Caledonia (905-765-2712). Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca
FESS, Nancy Lou (nee Townson)
December 23, 2024
Passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Violet Townson. Predeceased by her husband Wallace “Donald” Fess. Loving mom to her three children Kimberly Ann Fess, Donald Wayne Fess (Marcia), and Eric Denton Fess (Kellie). She had five grandchildren who affectionately referred to her as Nan. Cameron Wayne Fess, Gabriel Marie Leslie (Matt), Mason Morgan Fess (Elizabeth), Jeffery Charles Fess and Marquise Fithian Fess. Each one of them held a special place in her heart. She was blessed with three great-grandchildren whom each stole a little piece of her heart. Morgan Elizabeth Leslie, Weston Marcus Leslie and Dawson Gabriel Leslie. Nancy was the youngest of eleven children. She enjoyed traveling and being with her family and loved her trips to the casino. Nancy lived in Balmoral, Ontario and then Jarvis, Ontario. Nancy and Don settled into a home in Hagersville, Ontario where they raised three children. Nan will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Although there is sadness here, there is rejoicing in Heaven. We Love you Nan! As per Nancy’s wishes cremation has taken place. SERENITY BURIAL & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 361 Main Street, Port Dover (226) 290-9093 have been entrusted with the arrangements.
PHIBBS, Rex & Blanche
December 18, 2024
Remembering Mom and Dad always and at Christmas past and present. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear mother and father, That we do not think of you. ♥ Love, Gary, Marianne & Family

BLUNDELL, Diane Marie
December 16, 2024
Peacefully, at Norfolk General Hospital with family at her side, on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Diane Blundell (nee Ryerse), beloved wife of the late Stan Blundell (2013), in her 81st year. Loving mother of Terry (Debbie) of Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia and Leslie (David) Heipel of Waterford. Proud GwaGwa of Zach, Cole and Steven (Marcy). Great-GwaGwa of Audrey and Wyatt. Also survived by her “honourary granddaughter” Sam, many in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be missed by many friends, and she was blessed to have many regular phone callers and visitors. Many have had a meal prepared by Diane and other church members who together catered many meals for church functions, weddings and Lions Club meetings to name a few. Diane was responsible for delivering hundreds of children to and from school over the years as a bus driver for Lindsay Bus Lines and Stock with many former students recognizing her as “Mrs. Blundell the Bus Driver”. Friends are invited to call at COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Talbot Street West, Jarvis on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral for Diane will be held at Jarvis Community Church, 19 Church Street, Jarvis on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11 a.m. Interment Wesley United Church, Jarvis. If desired, donations to Campfire Circle Rainbow Lake or Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca
MARINO, Nicholas
December 16, 2024
August 12, 1943 – December 10, 2024 The family is heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Nicholas Marino on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Nick was a proud retired teacher of Hagersville Secondary School. Nick is survived by his loving wife Rita and their children, Josephine (Mario) Visocchi, and Lawrence (Nichole) Marino, and his beloved grand daughters Carla (Odean) and Stephanie (North) Visocchi, Sophia and Emma Marino as well as his great grand daughter Naomi. Pre-deceased by his parents Domenico and Lolanda, and his brother Mauro Marino (Dora). The family will receive friends at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes (2020) Ltd. on Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 1 to 3 p.m. For those who wish, memorial donations in Nick’s name to St. Joseph’s Health Care Center, Hamilton would be appreciated by the family. www.rhbanderson.com