OBITUARIES
Carol Anne Shwedyk
Nov 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Shwedyk on November 25th. At the age of 85 after a very brief battle with cancer. Her family is heathbroken yet deeply grateful for the long generous life she lived and the love she shared so freely. Carol was predeceased by her beloved husband Pete and her sister Gerry....
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...
