OBITUARIES

Anna "Anne" Mary Meiklejohn

Anna "Anne" Mary Meiklejohn

Jun 1, 2026

Anna Meiklejohn 1932 – 2026

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who passed away peacefully at the age of 94.

A strong independent woman throughout her life, she will be remembered for the resilience, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. She was a loving mother...

Luigi Peter Ciavarella

Luigi Peter Ciavarella

May 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Luigi “Louie” Ciavarella onTuesday, May 26, 2026 who died peacefully at Juravinski Hospital with family by his side.He leaves behind his wife Catherine of 63 years, his two sons Mike (Kim) and Dan, histhree grandchildren Kourtney (Patrick), Michael, Caspian and his great grandson Mason.He was the oldest of five...

Thelma Scott

Thelma Scott

May 25, 2026

Thelma Mary Veronique Scott (née Arsenault) passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2026, at the age of 95 at The Meadows Long Term Care in Ancaster. Born in Cape Egmont, Prince Edward Island on July 8th, 1930, Thelma was known for her strength, intelligence, humour, and beauty. Over the course of her life she was many things — a nurse,...

Derek Paterson

Derek Paterson

May 23, 2026

Born in Scotland on October 27, 1938, Derek passed away peacefully at home at age 87, with his beloved wife (Edith) and granddaughter (Katie) by his side. Derek was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew him. 

He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Edith; his sons, Scott and Jeffery; and...

Kiyoko Yamada

Kiyoko Yamada

May 22, 2026

Kiyoko (Kay) Yamada (nee Takahashi)



Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22 at Baywoods Place Nursing Home, Hamilton, Ontario at the age of 102.



Kay was born December 15, 1923 in Britannia Beach, British Columbia, a remote mining town along what is now the Sea to Sky highway. She was the fifth of eight children born to mother, Suga, and father, Chozo...

Donna Mae Dixon

Donna Mae Dixon

May 21, 2026

DIXON, Donna October 3, 1934 - May 21, 2026

It's with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Nana and Gigi, Donna Dixon who passed away peacefully at St. Peter's palliative care unit on May 21, 2026 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Percy Dixon (2009) for 51 years. Predeceased by her sister Betty...

Bonnie Lee Belliveau

Bonnie Lee Belliveau

May 21, 2026

Bonnie Lee Belliveau, née Hayward, was born on January 13, 1953, in Campbellton, New Brunswick. She passed away on May 21, 2026, in Hamilton, Ontario, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and spirited conviction.

Known for her kindness and strong opinions, she touched the lives of everyone she knew. She loved to sing, and her cats provided her with companionship...

Cheryl Maclean

Cheryl Maclean

May 20, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Cheryl Lynn Maclean (née Carpenter) at Juravinski Hospital on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on June 7, 1961, in Hamilton, Cheryl dedicated her life to caring for those she loved.

Beloved wife of Jamie for 45 years. Loving mother to Darrell (Ashley) and Jason (Amy). Cherished Nana...

Robert "Bob" Nichols

Robert "Bob" Nichols

May 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) William Nichols. Bob passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026 at the age of 82, surrounded by the love of his family.

A true Hamilton legend, Bob, together with his father and close friends, helped create a minor hockey system...