OBITUARIES
Ronald Allan Smith
Dec 14, 2025
Ronald Allan SmithIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Allan Smith, who, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully at Carpenter Hospice on December 14, 2025, in his 80th year.Born on July 12, 1946, Ron was the beloved son of the late Clarence and Mildred Smith. He is survived by his sister Lori (Ken) Fowler and...
Ron (Ronnie) Martin Hatoski
Dec 12, 2025
Hamilton, ON - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Ron was a proud Toronto Blue Jays super fan. His love of the game was only matched by his passion for cheering on his grandsons, Westin, Tyler, Bennett, and Madden, whose games brought him endless pride and joy. Beloved husband of Sharron for...
Andrew Charles Daigle
Dec 10, 2025
Andrew Charles Daigle (Manny)
Hamilton, Ontario
Andrew Charles Daigle (Manny) passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 81. He was
a member of Garden River First Nations.
Born on February 14,1944 in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. Son of Cecile Daigle (2009) and Gerald
Mann (1997)
Predeceased by his loving wife of 23 years Darlene Burdon (2023) whom he loved deeply.
Andy is survived by...
Anne Patricia Merlino
Dec 10, 2025
Ancaster Ontario, 75 Dunham Dr. - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Anne Merlino, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the remarkable age of 102.
Anne lived her life with purpose, simplicity, and connection. She valued family deeply and nurtured bonds that spanned generations.
Predeceased by her husband of seventy...
Susan Elizabeth Burns
Dec 8, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Burns passed away in the early morning on Monday, December 8, 2025 at the age of 63 from MSA-C. She is pre-deceased by her mother Betty Joan Near and her brother David Edward Gregory Near who passed away in 2017. Loving wife to Robert Burns, mother to Alanna (Geoff, Noah) and Stephanie (Adam). Daughter of Gordon, sister to...
Randy Carl Coffey
Dec 8, 2025
Fenwick, ON - Randy Carl Coffey passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and perseverance. Randy was a devoted father to Joanne (Antonio) and Brandon (Esther), and he cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren, Brayden, Mya, Cameron, Domenic and Aubrey Jo. He was a loving...
Peter Reginald Hosford
Dec 6, 2025
Peter Reginald Hosford passed away peacefully at Margaret’s Place Hospice following a valiant and resilient life on December 6th, 2025, only 40 days after his 100th birthday. Peter was visited by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on the occasion of his 100th birthday. He is pre-deceased by his beloved wife Cynthia Evelyn Bracey March 29th, 2022 and son Douglas...
Malcom Burnside
Dec 5, 2025
On December 5th, Malcolm, beloved husband to Yvonne, proud father to son Lorne and caretaker to many kitties, passed away peacefully in his own home.
I would like to thank my family, friends and neighbors for all their kindness and support.
Cremation has taken place. A tribute to his life will be held at a later date.
John Kent Chadwick
Dec 5, 2025
Chadwick, Kent (John). Born in Hamilton, Dec.17,1939. We rode the last chairlift with Kent on Dec. 5th at St. Joseph's. Son of Kent and Olive (1998), brother of Gayle (2006). Kent attended Delta H.S. and retired from Stelco in 1996. A lifetime member of the YMCA and a well known figure on the slopes at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, N.Y....
Maureen DeCoste
Dec 1, 2025
Maureen passed away suddenly in her home in Caledonia, Ontario on December 1, 2025 at the age of 73 years young.She was the beloved and devoted wife of Martin (Marty) DeCoste.Cherished mother & Nana to Michael Finlayson (Cohen), Michael & Charlene DeCoste (Ethan and Avery), Leanne Stirling & Chris DiCarlo (Jordie, Ally & Peyton), Shawn & Jennifer DeCoste (Bryce, Nicholas...
Britney Guerin
Dec 1, 2025
Our beloved Britney came into this world with a bright spirit and a heart full of tenderness, leaving an unforgettable mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her. She brought laughter, warmth, and a quiet beauty to our lives – gifts we will always cherish. She poured her heart into loving others, giving without hesitation, and yet, quietly, she longed...
Patricia Marie Robinson
Nov 30, 2025
Patricia Marie Robinson January 6, 1938 – November 30, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Marie Robinson, who left us peacefully on November 30, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born on January 6, 1938, Patricia spent most of her life in Hamilton, Ontario, where she built a warm and loving home filled with family, laughter,...
