Announcements

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Doug as the result of a tragic accident on Sunday June 9, 2024 in his 92nd year.  Doug was a dedicated husband to Laura (nee Gillan) for nearly 70 years.  Loving father of Audrey Jacobs, Stephen (Paul) King and Blair Ira King.  Proud grandfather of Zac, Brock (Christian) and great-grandchildren Bella and Matteo.  He was the brother of  Irene (the late Orv) Fanson and the late Norma Wilson.  He is survived by his sister-in-law  Madalene Switzer.  Doug, a hard worker, will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and his giving spirit.  Doug touched many lives over the years in his multiple ventures and activities including, the Haldimand Choralairs, Rivertown Flyers, Cayuga Curling Club, Grand Erie District School Board and the Grand River Conservation Authority.  He had a passion for music, dancing and socializing.  Doug and Laura hosted many parties together and in particular their Grey Cup parties were legendary.  Friends are invited to call at MILLER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 28 Caithness Street East, Caledonia on Thursday June 20, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.  The funeral service will be held at Cayuga United Church, 25 Munsee Street South, Cayuga on Saturday, June 22 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow at the family home in Cayuga.  Interment at a later date in the Gillan family plot at North Glanford Cemetery on Dickenson Road West, Hamilton, On..  If desired donations to Community Living Haldimand or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca.

Peacefully with her loving family by her side at the West Haldimand General Hospital, Hagersville on Sunday June 9, 2024, in her 96th year. Reunited after 57 years with her beloved husband Reg. Predeceased by her parents William and Hazel Lint. Loving mother to Carol (Lynn) Rowntree, Dave (Sandra) House and Beth (Mike) Adamowich. Cherished grandmother to Steve (Jennie) Rowntree, Jason (Kristen) House, Dawn Rowntree, Alison House (Nigel), Matt (Erin) Adamowich, Sean (Chelsea) House and Taylor Adamowich as well as great-grandchildren Sydney, Xavier, Freya, Finn, Samuel and Eleanor. Predeceased by her brothers Hubert and David Lint. She will be dearly missed by her special friend Amber Garlow. Visitation will be held at the Jarvis Community Church, 19 Church Street, Jarvis on Wednesday June 12, 2024 from 11:30 till 12:30 followed by a memorial service. A private family burial will take place at Hagersville Cemetery, Hagersville, Ontario. For those wishing to make a memorial donation in Maxine’s memory they are asked to consider the West Haldimand General Hospital Foundation, 75 Parkview Road, Hagersville, Ontario N0A 1H0. Online condolences can be left at www.serenityburialandcremation.com 

Peacefully, on Sunday May 12, 2024 at Grandview Lodge, Dunnville. Joyce Snider wife of the late Floyd Snider. She will be remembered by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren family and friends each in their own way. In keeping with Joyce’s wishes and instructions a private burial was held at Sweets Corners Christian Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences jwhartfuneralhome.com

1954 – 2024 It is with great sadness we share in the passing of an amazing person “Ken” on June 5, 2024, following an extremely brave battle with cancer at age 69. Loving and cherished husband to Anne (nee Buttaro). Brother to Shirley (Alan) Jones, Brian (Shari) Jay. Brother-in-law to Tony and Lynda Buttaro; Kathleen and George Oliver; Sandra and Joe Belanger; (the late Glenn) and Jill Buttaro. A dear uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Predeceased by his parents, Erland and Annie Jay of Milton. Ken worked in maintenance at the Hamilton General Hospital for 39 years. An active member in the Choir and a Warden at St. Paul’s Anglican Church; a member of the Caledonia Men’s Club and Haldimand Horticultural Society. A special thank you to Stedman’s Community Hospice in Brantford for their exceptional care and kindness to Ken. A celebration of Ken’s life will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 27 Orkney St East, Caledonia on Friday, June 14th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has already taken place. Interment will take place at a later date in Milton. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Stedman’s Community Hospice, 445 Grey St, Brantford N3S 6X1; St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 27 Orkney St E, Caledonia N3W 1K9, or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, 28 Caithness St.E, Caledonia.  Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca.

November 5, 1942 – May 31, 2024 After a good life well lived, Bonnie passed away peacefully in her sleep at home at the age of 81.  Loving and devoted wife to Dominic (Jock) for 58 years, visiting him faithfully at Cedarwood for the last year and a half.  Mother to Michelle (John) and Mark (Sonya) and Nona to Scott (Christina), Evan (Emma), Brooke (Nick), Nate and Tessa.  Great-gramma to Aubrey, Kaysen and Alexandra.  Bonnie was predeceased by her parents Dave and Marg Banks and brother John.  She is survived by her sister-in law Flora Taylor.  Bonnie was a retired nurse and back in the day was an active member of All Saints Anglican Church, Girl Guides of Canada, volunteer driver for the Cancer Society and a member of various embroidery groups and book club.  Jock and Bonnie were blessed to enjoy many world travels together in their retirement years.  The family will honour Bonnie’s life with a visitation at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Wednesday June 5th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, where a Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday June 6th at 11am.    Family interment prior at Hagersville Cemetery. www.rhbanderson.com

June 11, 1941 – May 28, 2024 Beloved husband of 61 years to Betty (Herkimer) Wybenga.  Loving father of Tammy, and Darin.  Son of the late Peter and Pat Wybenga.  Dear brother of Henry (Suzanne), Ed (Ettie), and the late John, and Sally.  Uncle to many nieces and nephews.  At his request, cremation has taken place.  Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville.  www.rhbanderson.com

It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Catharina “Cathy” Tuckett on Saturday October 21, 2023. Loving sister of Martha Tuckett (Harry), Bob Tuckett (Kim), Linda Cole, Judy Ray, Jim Tuckett (Hong) and Bill Tuckett (Laura), Proud Aunt of 13 nephews and nieces, and 10 great nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her parents Robert and Maria Magdelana “Helen” Tuckett and brother-in-law David Cole. Cathy passed away peacefully in her home at 71 years of age. She attended school at both Caledonia High and the University of Waterloo. Having worked many years in the IT Industry she had retired but kept herself busy with arts and crafts, shopping for bargains and sewing. She loved to make clothes for her nephews and nieces as well as buy them gifts. She had great talents and gave selflessly of her time and skills. A Celebration of Life to honour Cathy will take place at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Thursday, June 13, 2024, visitation is from 11 a.m. – 12:30 pm. Followed by the Celebration of Life service then the interment at the Hagersville Cemetery.  Afterwards friends and family are invited back for a light luncheon at the Hagersville Legion, Branch 164, 5 Alma St., Hagersville.  www.rhbanderson.com She will be missed by all but will live on in our hearts forever.

It is with gratitude for a long, full life that we announce his death early morning on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Dunnville Memorial Hospital. He was in his 93rd year.Ron will be fondly missed by his family and extended family on Concession 3 Road. Predeceased by his wife Lettie Snider (Barber), his daughter Maureen and his son Rick. Predeceased by his parents, Fred and Nina Snider (Moerschfelder), sister, Donna McConachie (Doug), brother, Lynn Snider (Pat) and sister, Carol Metcalf (Keith). He was uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Ron was born and lived his entire life in Rainham Township, where he married and raised his two children. He was a hardworking farmer until the day he passed. He loved the outdoors and was an accomplished hunter and fisherman.  He was known as “Rocket” on the softball field for his pitching abilities. He worked as a welder, a butcher, was a skilled mason and had many hobbies, including wood working, playing guitar, and cheering on the Jays and the Leafs. If you had the pleasure of knowing him, you will remember him as a kind, gentle man who was full of knowledge and had many great stories. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will take place Wednesday, May 29,  from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at JW Hart Funeral Home, 113 Lock St East Dunnville. Funeral and Committal services Thursday May 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. Online condolences  can be made at jwhartfuneralhome.com. A special thank you to the kind and compassionate nursing team and physicians at Dunnville Memorial Hospital.

May 17, 2024 at Margaret’s Place Hospice in Dundas, Ontario, surrounded by her loved and loving family, her husband Frank (Scallan) and children Ciaran, Niamh, Oonagh, and Eilish. Predeceased by her parents, Aidan and Marie, and brothers Philip and Kieran. Josephine will be fondly remembered in Dunnville for her work as a dedicated family doctor for nearly thirty years. She touched many hearts and was broken hearted to leave behind her beautiful grandchildren.  A private mass was celebrated and a memorial will be planned for a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Seniors Support or the Alzheimer’s Society are appreciated.  Arrangements entrusted to BALLARD MINOR FUNERAL HOME, 315 Broad Street East, Dunnville. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.ballardminorfh.ca.

July 11, 1925 – May 11, 2024 With thankfulness to God for the cherished years and beautiful memories with our loving, nurturing mother, we sadly announce the passing of Mona Werner, two months before her 99th birthday.Mona was the only child of the late Wilfred and Leta Held and the dear wife of the late Daniel Werner (1979).  Loving mother of four children – Lynne (Bob) Swent, Karen (Brent) Zavitz, Bev (Dwight) Daley, Lee (Chris ) Werner. Loving grandma to Andrea (Richard), Mike, Todd (Deanna), Jennifer (Mike), Laura (Mark), Jessica, Angela, Josh (Meghan), Kate (Wes), Sarah (Dave), Meghan (Brian).  Much loved by 25 great grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. Mona was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law – Catherine (Russell), Carl (Vera), John (Hazel), David (Florence), and is survived by Mary (Don, deceased), and many nieces and nephews. Mona was a longtime faithful member of the Rainham Mennonite Church.  For the past four years, Mom was a resident at Leisure Living, Jarvis, Norfolk General Hospital and Norview Lodge, Simcoe.  Thank you to the staff who compassionately cared for Mom at each of these facilities. Visitation will be held at Hyde & Mott Chapel, R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Home, 60 Main Street South, Hagersville on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. with a service following at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rainham Mennonite Church or Haldimand-Norfolk REACH would be appreciated.   www.rhbanderson.com “When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free?”   —Christina Rossetti