Announcements

It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce John’s passing on Thursday September 14, 2023 in Caledonia, Ontario. John passed at the age of 78 while taking a break tending to his yard – a hobby he so enjoyed after a long career at Dofasco and many post-retirement jobs that kept him busy, social and occupied in his older years.John was dedicated and devoted to his family and is fondly remembered by his wife Shirley of 57 years, his son Rob (Billie Jo), Ken and Todd (Angie) and his five grandchildren he so adored – William, Maxwell, Zackary, Mia and Maggie. John will be remembered for his dedication to family, his church, the Caledonia Men’s Club and his many friends who could always count on him for a helping hand and a laugh when needed. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a small family service will be held on an upcoming date and friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life at Grace United Church on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 between 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. where we hope we can all share some fond memories and stories of John.

December 15, 1929 – September 13, 2023Peacefully at Norview Lodge, Simcoe on Wednesday September 13, 2023 in her 94th year.  Wife of the late Bill Bassindale.  Loving mother of Barb & Robert Fulsom, Dennis & Judy, Gary, and Nancy & Jim Lamb.  Dear grandma of Jeff & Lisa, Jason & Heather, Brad & Amanda, Jordan & Alisha, Kyle, Megan & Dallas, and Rachel & Mark.  Dear great grandma & nana of Emma, Megan, Graham, Kate, Owen, Logan, Delaney, Keegan, Kealen, Adalyn, Caleb, Brysen, Hadley, and Evan.  Daughter of the late Chester & Lillian Fehrman. Sister of Glenn (deceased) & Barb, and the late Grant & June.  Also survived by several nieces & nephews.  Funeral Service will be held at Hyde & Mott Chapel, 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Sunday September 17, 2023 at 2 pm. (Visitation 12 noon until service time).  Cremation to follow with interment of cremated remains at Selkirk Union Cemetery at a later date.  As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the charity of choice.  www.rhbanderson.com

Born December 30, 1945 in BelgiumDied September 12, 2023 in Hagersville, ONBeloved husband of Sherill (Moore) VandenBussche.  Loving father of Richard, Michael, and Matthew (Marion). Dear pappa of Leon, Kiera, Trinity, Ivy, and Kathleen.  Brother of Henri, Frank (deceased) (Nancy), Mary Schaeffer (Walter), Diana Code (Glenn), and Linda Mattice (Elwood) (deceased).  Also survived by several nieces & nephews.  Cremation has taken place.  A private service to honour his life will be held.  As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Hagersville United Church or West Haldimand General Hospital.  Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville.  www.rhbanderson.com

Passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 in his 102nd year at Parkview Meadows- Gardenview Willow Grove. Jack was predeceased by his parents John and Mabel (Buchan) Yeomans. He was the husband of the late Rae Yeomans (Mather) for over 50 years.  Father to Marlene (late Tom Phibbs). Grandfather to Glen (Sheila), Bob (Cheryl), Barbara (Chip Gillis), Andrew (Starr), and Allan (Shannon) Phibbs.  Great Grandfather to Aaron (Maddie), Travis, Matthew, Stephen, Graham, Jaxsyn, Parker, Reid, Ashlyn, Sylena, Reese and Raelynn.  Predeceased by his brother Harold (Eva). Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Burial and Cremation Services Inc., 361 Main Street, Port Dover (226) 290-9093.  A private family internment will be held at Grace Anglican Cemetery in Waterdown at Jack’s request.  In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the Phibbs family in Jack’s memory. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Medve, Nurses, PSWs, and all of the Support Staff, and Clergy Elizabeth at Parkview Meadows.  Your love and compassion for Jack will be forever cherished. Online condolences can be left at www.serenityburialandcremation.com

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of (Violet) Annette (Anne) Freeman nee Mt Pleasant in her 83rd year. Known as Gila by her parents and close family. She passed peacefully on September 5, 2023 at Iroquois Lodge, Six Nations Reserve. Her dedication to family was demonstrated in her commitment to ensuring that we were taught a solid foundation in compassion and morality, had a strong work ethic and a perpetual thirst for learning. She was prepared to teach the hard lesson because she knew that they were necessary for us to achieve our goals. Teacher by trade, she taught in many of our schools finishing her career as a beloved kindergarten teacher at Oliver M. Smith Kawenni:io; caregiver of our community’s children by character, teaching kindergarten and primary grades for most of her career; and a union and community activist, active as a local union executive for many years and active within her community and church over the years. Predeceased by Glenn Freeman, husband, friend and partner in all of the pleasures and joys, trials and tribulations that came their way. Loving mother to sons, Mark (Sue), Richard (deceased), Mike and Thomas (deceased), and daughter Theresa (deceased). Cherished grandmother to Amber and great grandmother to Aurora (Chicklet); loving sister to Richard, predeceased by siblings Frank, Margaret, Tom, Sam, Singer, Ruth; loving aunt to many many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Styres Funeral Home, 1798 4th Line, Ohsweken from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday, September 14 with a short service at 7 p.m.  Funeral Service will be held at Ohsweken Baptist Church on Friday September 8, 2023 at 2 p.m.  A reception to be held following the service at the Village Cafe. Cremation to follow with    interment of cremated remains at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation.  www.rhbanderson.com

Suddenly at home on Sunday, September 3, 2023.  Hub Fehrman, beloved husband of Colleen (nee Kelly) in his 78th year.  Loving father of Terry (Laurie) and Brent (Stacie).  Proud grandfather of Zackary, Tyler, Brandon, Davin and Owen.  Son of the late William and Bertha (nee Davis) Fehrman.  Brother of the late George (the late Nancy), the late Mabel Ford (the late Don), Harvey (Marcia), Darryl (Darlene) and Marvin (the late Charmaine).  Brother-in-law of Maureen (Ted), Dan (Carol), Mike (Carol), Eileen, Patty (Terry) and Sharon.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  While Hub had many interests, he dedicated countless hours to his love of fastball, participating on all levels as a player, coach and administrator.  He was never happier than when he was at the ball field and took great pleasure in all the relationships he built locally and around the world through fastball.  A special thank you to the Legere family for all their help and support. Visitation will be held in the MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 28 Caithness Street East, Caledonia on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. followed by a funeral service in the chapel on Friday, August 8, 2023 at 11 a.m.  Cremation to follow and a private family graveside service and interment of cremated remains will take place at Caledonia Cemetery at a later date.  Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  Friends may send condolences online at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca

Peacefully at Stedman Hospice on Friday September 1st, 2023, Betty Lloyd (nee Mehlenbacher) left this life to be reunited with her Saviour in heaven.  Betty was the loving wife to Jack for almost 52 years.  She was a wonderful mom to Sarah (Mike) and Byron (Angela) and a ‘Mamo’ to six grandchildren, Zack, Alexis, Ryan, Holly, Corah and Hannah. Betty was a middle sibling and is survived by her older sister Bonnie (Steve) Lougheed and her younger brother Bob (Kathy) Mehlenbacher.  She was a part of a big and wonderful family and has many nieces, nephews, cousins and family that will miss her presence. She will also be missed by many friends but most especially Marie, and Cathy who have been her rocks these past few years. Betty lived a full life, she wore many hats, from a nurse for many years at West Haldimand Hospital, to helping Jack as a Tavern owner.  She was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church and the ladies group there.  She loved her retired nurses group.  She loved her group of ‘friends you can keep’. She loved a game of scrabble and brought comfort to those who knew her.  Her faith and her assurance in her Lord, she relied on many times. She will be remembered for always instilling, “You are never alone, God is always with you”, and “Strangers are just friends you have not met”. We would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Miller who always treated Mom with care and respect.  As well our gratitude to all her cancer doctors and teams from both Brantford and Hamilton who were a part of her care.  Mom also spent her last few months at Anson Place and then at Leisure Living.  Thank you for your care.  Finally to Stedman Hospice which allowed her the dignity she deserved.  It was Mom’s wish that in lieu of flowers she would like donations to this wonderful place. Family and friends are invited to call at COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Talbot St. W., Jarvis on Tuesday, September 5th from 5 – 8pm. Funeral Service for Betty will be held at Jarvis Community Church (former Wesley United Church) on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 at 11am. Interment to follow at Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Jarvis. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca

Peacefully and comfortably surrounded by family, Russell passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the West Haldimand General Hospital in his 81 st year. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Atkinson) of nearly 57 years. Proud and loving father of his four children Darryl Smith (Gail), Cheryl Phibbs (Bob), Brad Smith (Debra) and Brenda Smith (Paul). Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Stephen, Graham, Evan, Derek, Nicholas and Rachel. Survived by his sisters Ann Coulton (Wayne) and Mae Whaley (David), brother-in-law to Janet Weatherston (and the late Bill), Murray Shepherd (and the late Joan), Ron Atkinson (Louise), uncle, cousin and friend to many. Predeceased by his parents Ariel and Bruce Whaley, birth father Lee Ashton Smith. Russell was raised on the family dairy farm near Caledonia. He helped work the family farm, participated in 4-H and Junior Farmers. Russell attended Caledonia High School and graduated from the University of Guelph. He was well known for Saturday night olde tyme square dance calling and Joyce’s dance partner. Russell and Joyce married in 1966 and began a partnership on their dairy farm in Caledonia, becoming farmer of the year in 1998. After retiring from farming they eventually moved into town in 2002. Special thanks to the PSWs, VONs and nurses. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 2:00pm in Grace United Church, Caledonia. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Russell to the West Haldimand General Hospital Foundation or the Grace United Church Caledonia would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Caledonia (www.millerfuneralchapel.ca)

Dr. Jennifer Sibilla Maria Oates, 50 of Metchosin, British Columbia, on the 7th of August, 2023. Jennifer was born May 26th, 1973, the beloved first child and daughter of John and Sibilla Oates, of Cayuga, Ontario. She is the devoted and cherished mother of Connor and Calla Simmons. Deeply thoughtful, creative, funny, talented, inspiring, warm, and loving eldest sister to Sean (Monica Czagan), Byron (Jenn Lau), Christopher (Sarah Driessens), Christine (Karl Acelin), Michael and Theresa (Alec Maher). Adventure-toting and dear auntie to Remi and Bodhi Oates, Erin and Áine Driessens-Oates, Lyrik, Ceres, and Reden Acelin, and Mila Maher. Adored niece of Sue and Rick Booth, Luc and Janice Jacobs, David Jacobs, Elizabeth and Rod Turner, Sheilagh and Larry Moerschfelder, and Ken and Trudy Oates. Jennifer will be forever remembered by many first and second cousins all across Canada. She is survived by her former spouse, Chris Simmons. Jennifer graduated in 2003 from the University of British Columbia as Doctor of Medicine and went on to complete her residency at London Health Sciences, fulfilling the requirements for the specialty of Psychiatry in 2009. She has been with Island Health on Vancouver Island since that time, specializing in Geriatric Psychiatry with skill, dedication, and compassion. Her commitment to improving the lives of seniors, particularly in Victoria’s Western Shores, through modern medical professionalism, and with collaboration, innovation, and best practice, has brought enduring benefit to the community. In her far too brief time with us, Jennifer filled her days and her heart by cherishing moments with her greatest joy, her children; relaxing in conversation over a cup of tea or a glass of fine wine; working on her many creative projects, especially those in her kitchen and garden, with her children either learning alongside or otherwise close by; nourishing her family and close friends with all manner of gustatory delights; journeying through space and time by getting lost and then found again, either in the beauty and majesty of the island that she chose as her home, a good tome or a deep and moody verse; and practicing her piano and violin to her heart’s content. A burial service was held in British Columbia on August 16th, 2023. Condolences may be offered to the family below.McCall Gardenshttp://www.mccallgardens.com

With heavy hearts we announce the death of Mary on August 20th, 2023 at the age of 99. Born March 10, 1924, in South Cayuga township. Beloved wife of the late Donald Caughell (1992). Dear mother of Robert Caughell and Phyllis Sensabaugh (Dale). Loving grandmother of Jason and Jennifer Sensabaugh. Loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews. An “Adopted” sister to Helen Scott. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Catherine (Huber) Feeney and sister Irene, in-laws Grant Caughell, Clark and Grace Caughell, Doris and Omar Trayner, Bruce and Dorothy Caughell. Special thanks to Dr. Francis Scallan, Dr. Saif Kobah, Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, Edgewater Gardens, CCAC/LHIN-HNBH, VON PSW’s, Rexall Pharmacy, Hauser’s Home Health Care, The Stairlift Store. Mary was a member of Mount Olivet United Church, South Cayuga Community Church.  Family received friends for visitation at South Cayuga Community Church, 6182 Rainham Road on Wednesday August 23, 2023  from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A funeral service was held at South Cayuga Community Church on Thursday August 24, 2023 at 11am. An interment followed at South Cayuga Cemetery. In memory of Mary donations can be made to the Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation or South Cayuga Community Church. 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