OBITUARIES
Giovanna Dunbar
Nov 25, 2025
Giovanna DunbarHamilton, Ontario
Peacefully passed away at age 91 on Monday, November 24, 2025. Predeceased by Joseph, her husband of 51 years, in 2007. Lovingly remembered by daughter Dorothea Druiven (Lester), son Ian Dunbar (Joanne), sons Gordon Dunbar and Robert Dunbar, grandchildren, Perri Druiven (Ryan), Dianna Druiven, Russel Druiven (Junine), David Dunbar (Amanda), Mark Dunbar (Jenny), Christopher Druiven (Jennifer), and Frank...
Frederick Douglas
Nov 23, 2025
August 8, 1942- November 23, 2025
Frederick David Douglas
Peacefully passed away at age 83 in Hamilton Ontario.
Predeceased by his wife Donna Douglas. Will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Rita Lori Douglas, grandchildren Michael and Austin Douglas and Amanda Gill (nee: Douglas) and grandson Matthew, and bonus granddaughter Crystal Smith and her children- Christian, Cassidy, Caden.
Originally from Monetville Ontario, Fred resided...
Michael John Richards
Nov 23, 2025
Passed away suddenly on November 23, 2025 at Hamilton General Hospital at the age of 81. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years Shirley, nee (Bell), son Peter (Beverly Trist-Stewart) Grandchildren, Jessica, Cooper (Lindsay), Dr. Michael Arnason and Rebecca Stewart (Taylor DeYoung), Great grandchildren, Lily, Aaliyah, Mateo and Theodore. Sister Brenda Upson (Al), Paul (Hilda), predeceased by sister Jean...
Betty (Alberte) Dezainde
Nov 19, 2025
Surrounded by the love of her family, Betty peacefully drew her last breath on November 19, 2025, in her 87th year.
She met her final moments with the same courage and gentle grace that had defined her remarkable life. Just six months after losing Norm, her husband, and soulmate of more than fifty years, she quietly slipped away choosing MAID, as...
Betty Ann Kerr
Nov 17, 2025
Betty Ann Kerr, born Sharpe on March 22, 1951, passed away suddenly in her sleep at her home in Hamilton on November 17, 2025. She was a remarkable woman, exemplifying dedication and commitment in both her personal and professional life.
Betty Ann dedicated over 30 years to her career as a pharmacy buyer at Hamilton Health Sciences, where she was known...
Bess Alison Williams
Nov 16, 2025
Bess Alison Williams, a dear mother, Tota (grandma), sister, cousin, stepsister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Hamilton on November 16, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born in Port Colborne, Ontario, on September 20, 1957, Bess was the youngest of three children. The family later lived in Wainfleet, Welland, and Belleville before finally settling in Toronto, where her...
Charlene Lynn Zyba
Nov 16, 2025
ZYBA, Charlene LynnDecember 20, 1960 -November 16, 2025
Charlene had a gift for making everyone around her feel at home. Whether it was quiet chats, surprise visits, or grandkid chaos, her door was always open. Just walk past the (sometimes year-round) snowmen and a welcoming hug was always ready.
Charlene was loyal, whether you had known her since childhood or had only...
