OBITUARIES

Jan (John) de Wilde

Jan (John) de Wilde

Mar 29, 2026

John “Jan” de Wilde

January 2, 1946 – March 29, 2026

John de Wilde passed away at home in the early hours of March 29, 2026, at the age of 80, following a courageous battle with heart complications and kidney disease.

Born on January 2, 1946, in the Netherlands, John later made his life in Canada, where he built a legacy grounded in...

Terrance Alexander Belliveau

Terrance Alexander Belliveau

Mar 28, 2026

Terrance Alexander Belliveau, known affectionately to many as Terry, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Hamilton, Ontario. Born on January 14, 1951, in Campbellton, New Brunswick, he graced this world with a presence marked by kindness, humour, and a tender heart.

Terry’s life was full of moments of joy and laughter, as he was always striving to bring smiles to...

Karin Wilhelmine Elsa Greiter

Karin Wilhelmine Elsa Greiter

Mar 27, 2026

With much love, we mourn the passing of our beloved wife and mother Karin Wilhelmine Elsa Greiter (nee Kindervater) who left us March 27 at the age of 88. Karin was born October 24, 1937 in Bremen, Germany.

In 1956, she met her future husband Siegfried. The two were inseparable from that point on starting a new life in Canada. Karin...

Lawrence Lynn Patershuk

Lawrence Lynn Patershuk

Mar 25, 2026

Lawrence Lynn Patershuk March 24, 1923 - March 25, 2026

After a brief illness, Lawrence Lynn Patershuk passed away peacefully at Hamilton General Hospital on March 25, 2026 in his 104th year. He will be profoundly missed by his children Debra Wingfield (husband Martyn) and Rodney (wife Diane), his four grandchildren – Chelsea (husband Trever), Dayna, Tegan and Alexandra - and his...

Vera Louise Williams

Vera Louise Williams

Mar 24, 2026

Vera Louise Williams was born on July 16, 1925, in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, the only child of Maud and Ebenezer Peyton. She was raised in Deer Lake, NL, and passed away peacefully in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 24, 2026. Vera celebrated her 100th birthday last year, surrounded by family and friends. 

Vera was well known for her zest for...

Brian Law

Brian Law

Mar 21, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Law, on March 21, 2026.  He passed peacefully, with his family by his side.  Brian was the incredible husband to the late Diane, amazing father to Lorie Morris (Mike) and David Law (Angie) and devoted  grandfather to Jacob and Rebekah.

Brian is predeceased by his parents Ralph and Gladys...

Brian Feere

Brian Feere

Mar 21, 2026

It is with a broken heart and immeasurable love that we share the passing of my beloved husband, father and friend Brian Jeffrey Feere, on March 21, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital at the young age of 63.

Despite an incurable cancer diagnosis, Brian faced each day with courage, extraordinary bravery, grace, and dignity. With the steadfast support of his family...