Joan passed, as she lived, surrounded by love, in her 87th year on Friday, February 24, 2023.
Loving wife, constant companion and soul mate of 57 years to Russell Johnson, and treasured mother to Ken (Wendy), Martin (Kerri) and Michelle (Oliver).

Joan was the daughter of Linton Laird and Iris Bartlett and stepdaughter of Arthur Lewis. Born Nov. 23, 1936 in Rodney, ON, she moved to Brant County as a child, which remained her home for the next 80 years.

Joan came from a large family as is predeceased by her siblings Don (Margaret d.), Elsie Tolhurst (Don d.), Jack (Edith d.), Ruth Bucholtz (Bill d.), Ken (Ruta), Clare (Marg), Mary Balzer (Glenn d.) Barbara Dunn (Len), and Gwen Laird. Also predeceased by her daughter in law, Beverly, grandson Jeff and brothers in law Angus (Leila d.), Andy (Verna d.) and sister in law Barb Copeland (Bob d.).

She is survived by her sister Lynn Feick (Earl d.), and her brother in law and sister in law Don and Judy Johnson.

Joan was Grandma to  12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren.

Joan had many beloved nieces and nephews. She was known in Paris as “Auntie Joan” to the scores of children she nurtured in her home daycare.

She was the recipient of the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award for Volunteerism. Joan was involved in everything from Girl Guides, to volunteering with the Stedman Hospice and the Laubach Literacy organization. An avid lover of music, her beautiful contralto voice could be heard harmonizing in various church choirs, the Brant Belle-A- Dears, and was known to instigate impromptu sing songs at Telfer Place. She also sang a lovely rendition of “I Love You, A Bushel and a Peck” to countless tiny ears.

Joan had a huge capacity for love. Until the end, she could be found listening to people’s troubles and giving them wise advice and warm hugs. She was a woman of great faith and therefore optimism. This sustained her and brought her comfort until the end.

Special friends Ruth Anne Stortz, Dorothy Neufeld (d), Helen Doctor, Glenna Huff and Brooke Parsons enriched the many chapters of her life.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Smokey Hollow Estates clubhouse on March 5, 2023 at 1 pm.

Special Thank you to the staff at Telfer Place who cared for Joan the last 18 months of her life.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Huntington Society of Canada.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Joan's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away suddenly on Friday February 24th, 2023 at the age of  75.

Beloved wife and best friend of Keith Jacob, they would of celebrated 57 years of marriage on April 2, 2023.  Predeceased by her son Kevin Jacob  (July 2017). Mother to Trevor Jacob (Lisa Malleck) of Kincardine. Loving Grandma to Mackenzie and Katie Jacob. Sister of Phil Sanderson ( Susan). Sister in-law to Don.

Predeceased by her parents Harry and Olga Sanderson and by sister Sylvia Smallwood.

Sister in law to Jim and Barb Jacob.

Linda will be missed by all her nieces and nephews.

Linda worked at the Tu-lane Restaurant for many years and made many friendships and connections.

Cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life and burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation as expressions of sympathy.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Linda's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of family on Wednesday February 22, 2023, at the age of 78 years.

Loving mother of Kim Heimbecker (Jeff), and late son, Jim.   Cherished grandmother of Taylor and Jaiden.  Dear sister of Barbara Litwiller and Eric (Nicky) Pardoe.  Predeceased by her husband, Mervin (“Sam”), parents Clifford and Lena Pardoe, and her brothers Robert (Bobby), Clifford (Junior) and Larry.   She will be deeply missed by her niece, Lynette, and Angie, her friend of more than 60 years.    

Pauline loved spending time with her family and pets. She had a passion for gardening, was creative with her DIY projects and provided much laughter through her incredible sense of humor.  

At Pauline’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service.  Cremation has taken place.
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In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Grand River Hospital Foundation - Cancer Center, as expressions of sympathy.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.     Please visit Pauline's obituary notice on Facebook.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Lynda Arline Mallett.

Lynda, age 73, passed away February 19, 2023, surrounded by her family, due to a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born January 18, 1950, in Hamilton, Ontario to Gladys and James Provo.  She married Benjamin Mallett on October 28, 1972, who passed away in 2014.  Much loved mother of Glenn (Nelia), and Brenda Mallett.  Cherished grandmother of Eva and Braden.  She will also be missed by her extended family and friends.

Lynda was a loving and dedicated mother; she treasured her children and embraced every moment with them.  You could find Lynda at baseball fields, bowling alleys, and enjoying her most favourite pastime, camping with her family.  Lynda was a long-time volunteer with Special Olympics Bowling and was an active member with Community Living Hamilton, as these organizations were near and dear to her heart.

Cremation has been taken place and there will be a private interment on a later date.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.  Please visit Lynda's obituary notice on Facebook.

Announcing the passing of David Andrew Gaskin, born November 24th, 1959 in Moncton, NB.  David passed away peacefully on February 18th, 2023, in Oshawa, ON following a short battle with kidney cancer. He is survived by his children, Vinton, Ella, Kiara, his siblings Cheryl and Mark, and his parents, Reginald and Doreen.

David grew up in Moncton, NB with his siblings and parents. They often frequented their grandfather’s farm, which is still in the family today. In 1971 they moved to Ontario for his father’s work, to the same house where his parents resided until 2019.

He worked delivering flowers in high school and later spent years working for Scarboro Movers Ltd where he met the godparents of his children, JP and Nella Dunn. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in English, and later returned to school to begin his career in fleet safety and insurance. He played football throughout High School and University.  David   later started playing hockey as well.  He worked for a few different companies throughout his career, but eventually founded Sirius Fleet Safety Ltd in 2019, an independent contracting company focused on truck and fleet safety, as well as insurance risk management. He had 35 years of fleet safety management and was incredibly passionate about his field.

Dave met his future wife, Sheryl, in 1981 at Melville Presbyterian Church. On October 15th, 1983, they had their first date, and married on the same day in 1988. They honeymooned in Niagara Falls, and in 1994 took a road trip through the West Coast of Canada and the United States. They moved a few times but ended up in New Brunswick, where they welcomed their first child, Vinton, in 1997. In 2000 they moved to Oshawa before they welcomed Ella, then had Kiara in 2002. Though they separated in 2015, David and Sheryl hold their memories very close to their heart and cherish all the years they had together.

David was passionate about many things. He was a die-hard hockey fan, specifically the Toronto Maple Leafs. He watched Hockey, football, basketball, and shared that love with his eldest, Vinton, and they often bonded over athletics through Vinton’s sports as well. He played hockey, football, baseball and more. David and Sheryl even did Karate lessons for years, gaining his brown belt in Wadō-kai Karate.

David was an avid reader, as most English majors are. Some notable favourite authors include Stephen King, Tom Clancy, Joe Hill and Dean Koontz. He loved crime novels, the supernatural horror, and historical novels, among other genres. He would often spend his time writing novels or telling those around him about ideas he had for books.

Potentially David’s biggest passion was music. He grew up often secluding to his room, listening to music and playing guitar, but would share his love for music with others. He was part of the Presbyterian Centennial Choir in his youth. David also wrote music, many songs inspired by those in his life.  After moving to Oshawa in 2000, he became a member of worship band Spirit Dot Calm, posted his music on his YouTube channel, and entered a variety of local music competitions. You would rarely catch him at family events without his guitar and playing some tunes.

He lit up every room with cheeky humour and dad jokes, while also being an introvert who loved his time alone. He would never take life too seriously and put his family and kids over anything else. He loved being on the road and often travelled for work. He loved talking about and sharing his interests with others, and everyone loved hearing about them. He was a loved man whose kindness did not go unnoticed. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed. 

Memorial information is still to be determined and will be shared at a later date.

We know you're flying high in the sky, 747. 

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit David's obituary notice on Facebook.

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the death of our parents, Helen Gloria Rose (nee Walsh Jakeman), (predeceased by our father, her husband Vincent of 28 years) and her husband of 34 years, William Ingham Rose. They leave behind their devoted daughters, Sharlene Cameron (Joe), Anne Marie Walsh, Sheila McDonald (Paul) and Marlene Farrugia (David); 9 grandchildren; pre-deceased by Dylan, and 17 great grandchildren.

Helen was diagnosed with Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease in 2019. She was strong until her final breath on February 8, 2023, with her daughters by her side at Sunnyside Long Term Care Home, Kitchener, ON. Bill took an unexpected demise 6 days later, on February 14, 2023, at his home in Cambridge, ON.  The family believes he passed with a broken heart.

“They were inseparable in life, nor could they be separated by death itself.” (author unknown).

Helen had an infectious laugh, the best hugs, and a stubborn streak. She was a fantastic cook and was extremely proud of her home and garden. She was a tough Mom, but she was also very loving. She put her heart and soul into everything and everyone she touched.  She was a welcomed resident of Laurel Creek and Buttonworks Neighbourhoods, at Sunnyside LTCH, where she made many friends, almost daily.

Bill was a grand storyteller, and loved watching the Toronto Blues Jays as well he was a huge fan of The Montreal Canadiens Hockey Team. He loved his step-daughters very much, and their immediate families. He was devoted to Helen, and their dog Mitzie. With two bad hips, and fluctuating blood pressure he was determined to visit Helen as often as he could.

It seemed only appropriate that Helen would call Bill to heaven to be by her side. The only time they were apart was the three years that they survived whilst Helen lived out her life at Sunnyside LTCH.

Cremation has already taken place. There will be no service however, a celebration of their lives will be held towards the end of June 2023. More details will follow.

We, the daughters, want to thank everyone for their kindness, thoughts, and prayers during this challenging time for us. We would also like to thank the staff at Sunnyside LTCH of the Laurel Creek and Buttonworks Neighbourhoods for their unconditional love and support for Mom and our family.

It is our wish, that if a donation would like to be made, please send it to The Sunnyside Foundation, in memory of Helen Rose online at www.sunnysidefoundation.ca or by phone at 519-893-8494 extension 6377.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Helen and William's obituary notice on Facebook.

July 28, 1940 - Feb 13, 2023

Nina peacefully passed away on Feb 13th at 12:52pm at St Andrew’s Terrace long-term care home. Nina was surrounded by her only child Gino, her only grandson, Michael (Vanessa) and her two granddaughters Ashley (Warren) and Gina (Chris).

Nina was born July 28,1940 in Ukraine. As a young pre-teen she then moved to Canada and settled in Cambridge, met her husband of 63 years Mike, and they built a wonderful life. Nina has only one child Gino  whom she adores. She also had only one grandson Michael whom she cherished very much. Along with two granddaughters, Ashley and Gina, on whom she never passed on an opportunity to spoil. Nina was a very talented seamstress for Montreal Woman’s for 40 years. She was the most loving, caring and sweet mother, and the very best nonna to her grandchildren and great grandchildren Owen Reuben and Leah Reuben. She was always very present and a large part of our upbringing. She never passed up any opportunities to spend time with us whether it was baking and cooking different foods with us decorating for special occasions or getting measurements for the outfits she made for us, our whole childhood.

Nina built a wonderful life, she worked extremely hard in both her professional life and her personal life. She had many close friends and had the ability to be loved by all who met her. We were blessed to have such a vital role model to look up to you. She fought hard to make the best out of any situation up to the end of her time with us she will be deeply missed by her son grandchildren and great grandchildren. We all have so many fond memories and carry on with us the essential life lessons you instilled in us, you are at peace now reunited with the love of your life.

Special thanks and gratitude to Melody (RN) and staff at St Andrew’s Terrace for their care and compassion.

Cremation has taken place and the family is mourning privately.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Nina's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at Freeport Hospital Palliative Care Unit on Sunday February 12, 2023 at the age of 57 years.

Stephen worked for over 18 years at Riverside Brass.

Beloved spouse of Heather Schmitz (nee Hemmerly). Loving father of Spencer Powers-Erb (Eliza) and grandfather of Charlotte and Liam . Cherished brother of Nancy Wirth (David), Debbie Koebel (Johni), Lynn Erb (Jim). Dear Uncle of Doug Koebel, Michael Erb-Wirth and Tessa Wirth.

Predeceased by his parents Raymond and Lucy Erb, and by his niece Tanya Koebel.

He will be sadly missed by many friends, family , co-workers and neighbours.
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Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the New Hamburg Legion, 65 Boullee St. New Hamburg on Saturday June 3, 2023 from 12-6 pm (Potluck). 

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Stephen's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at Innisfree House Hospice on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at the age of 89.  Beloved husband of the late Bette (nee Bard), brother Jerry of Simcoe, Ontario and family.

Doug was born in Brantford, Ontario and had a long career in sales with a paint and coating company.  Doug enjoyed power boating on Lake Erie, took numerous trips and cruises and recently toured the Caribbean on a large sailing vessel. In his retirement years Doug persued his passion for golf and was an active member of the Doon Valley Senior Men’s League.

He will be sadly missed by his surviving family, numerous friends from golf, Clair Hills and the community.

Special thank you and heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Clair Hills Retirement Residence, Grand River Hospital and Innisfree House for their kindness and care.

Cremation has taken place with interment in Memory Gardens, Breslau.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Innisfree House as expressions of sympathy.

Messages and condolences may be left for family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.  Please visit  Doug's obituary notice on Facebook.