Peacefully on December 12th 2022 at the brantford General hospital Maureen went to be with her mom (Thelma McGinnis) and her dad (Douglas McGinnis) and son (Jordan Jamieson) She will be sadly missed by her husband. (Michael) and daughter (Lacey) and by her brothers and sisters She leaves behind many nieces and nephews and friends […]
HOWLEY, Michael August 18, 1962 – December 15, 2022 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of an uncle and friend who was surrounded with love at the Brantford General Hospital on Thursday, December 15th, 2022. Mike was in his 61st year. Mike is survived by his sister Sandra Malin […]
Edna Eileen Jacobs (nee Jeffery) Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on January 26, 1934, Edna passed away peacefully at St. Peters Residence at Chedoke, Hamilton, surrounded by family on December 2, 2022. Edna will be missed by daughter Priscilla Suggitt (Ken), grandsons Steven (Megan), and Kevin, daughter Bernice Kerr (John predeceased), granddaughters Selena (Tim) and Whitney […]
Many people often ponder what will happen after they depart this ephemeral world. Will family members and friends remember them after the funeral or cremation services? The answer to what happens in the afterlife in part hinges on a person’s religious and cultural traditions. However, there is one thing common for everyone no matter what […]
William Gottfried Ludwig Knecht It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of William (or Willy, as he was best known) at the age of 80 at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario, on November 16, 2022, with his children by his side. Born in Munich, Germany, on December 5, 1941, […]
Edna Swallow (née Haigh), born in England on January 31, 1930, passed away peacefully in Hamilton, Ontario on December 3, 2022. Predeceased by her husband, Matthew Swallow, Edna is survived by her children Hilary (Keewatin), Elizabeth (Hamilton), Kate (Winnipeg), John (Invermere), Peter (Edmonton) and their spouses, 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Like everyone her age, […]
IRENE LYDIA OXANA GORNICKI 1956 – 2022 Irene Lydia Oxana Gornicki died on November 4, 2022 at the Norfolk General Hospital, following a short sudden illness. She was born in Toronto on April 28, 1956 and moved to Brantford as a young girl. She attended Pauline Johnson Collegiate in Brantford as well as the […]
Today, cremation is surging in popularity with more people opting for this final disposition method. It is no longer seen as an alternative to burial but an equal choice to this traditional service.
Some say a death anniversary is an awkward holiday because it feels odd to celebrate a life that is gone while feeling a twinge of pain. But it is very important to commemorate your loved one’s death anniversary even if you’re still on the road to healing. You cannot ignore this event or pretend to […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irmgard Mertens (nee Schempp) on November 25th at the age of 72 years. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her wit and her fiery determination. Irma has chosen direct cremation. Donations to the following organizations can […]
