OBITUARIES
Shelley Ann Bernard
Nov 13, 2025
BERNARD, SHELLEY ANN (NEE SCHOOLEY) October 6, 1952-November 13, 2025. With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden death of Shelley Bernard on November 13, 2025 at her home in Dunnville, Ontario at the age of seventy-three.
She was born in Port Colborne, Ontario to parents Bertha and Norman Schooley (deceased). She is survived by her sister Karen Bradley and predeceased by...
William James Elston
Nov 11, 2025
Passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 at Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, at the age of 79. Lovely remembered and forever missed by wife of 56 years Helen Elston (nee. Stevens) and his child Mac Elston (Sarah Rogers), granddaughter Isabella. And cherished dog Buddy.
"All things considered I'd rather be in Philadelphia"
Brian George Whittaker
Nov 11, 2025
Whittaker, Brian
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 11 2025. At the General Hospital at the age of 59.
Lovingly remembered by his spouse of 11 years and friend since kindergarten, Tammy Whittaker-Pitkeathly, and by his children David (Fiona), Stephenie, Michelle, Danielle (Jason), Daniel. Cherished Papa of Wesley, Kiersten, Bennett, Colby, Emerson, and Finnley.
Dear brother of Pauline (Bob), Len (Nicky), and Kenny....
Harry David Laking
Nov 5, 2025
Laking, Harry David
Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025 in his 79th year. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. He will be sadly missed by his children Kerry, David(Melissa) and predeceased by Melissa. Harry will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends. His quick wit and entertaining stories will be missed. He surely lived life to its fullest and...
Mihkel Maidla
Nov 1, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mihkel (Mike) Maidla, also known as Bear to family and friends on November 1, 2025, at the age of 73.
He lived in Hamilton with his beloved wife, best friend and soul mate of 30 years, Anne Maidla. He will be dearly missed by his daughter Catherine (Mike), and stepdaughters...
Randall Paul Gardiner
Oct 31, 2025
GARDINER, PAUL RANDALL
May 1, 1959 - October 31, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beloved Randy.
Randy passed away peacefully at Queen’s Gardens LTC, his home in recent years, following a gradual decline.
He was predeceased by his loving parents, Douglas and Sylvia Gardiner, who cared for him devotedly for 47 years; his doting brothers, Glenn and Wayne...
Lenora Jones
Oct 31, 2025
JONES, LENORA (Lenny) AUDREY VERONICA (nee Schneider)
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Lenny Jones on October 31, 2025, at the age of 76. Lenny was born on March 25, 1949, in Waterdown, Ontario, to parents Leonard and Audrey Schneider.
Lenny met the love of her life, Dewy (David), in 1982. She moved to the Hamilton Beach strip where...
