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What is a Good Sympathy Message?

When you have to attend the funeral or cremation services of a family, close friend, co-worker, neighbor, or acquaintance, you usually don’t come empty-handed. Aside from giving funeral flowers, you often write a card to show your love, care, and support. Although death is a part of the cycle of life, it is still very hard to […]

Neto, Abilio

Abilio “Bill” Neto, 71, of Cambridge, Ontario, passed away July 4th, 2020. Bill was born in Tomar, Portugal on July 7th, 1949 and immigrated to Canada in 1980. He was married to Tina Neto on April 23rd, 1975; they were married for 45 years. He worked as a machinist in Portugal and because of his […]

Karen Susan Surkos

In Memory of Karen Susan Surkos January 22, 1966 – July 8, 2020   It is with great sadness that we announce Karen’s sudden passing at Trillium Hospital after a prolonged illness on Wednesday, July 8, 2020; at the age of 54.  Karen is now reunited with her late parents John and Diane Surkos.  Beloved […]

Ryerse, Gerald (Gerry)

It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Gerry on July 2, 2020. Loved forever by wife, Donna and son, Chris. We celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary in June, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, and Donna’s parents, but has sisters, brothers, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews living near us. Gerry […]

Elliott, Barbara Grace

It is with much sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Barbara Grace Elliott (Hyndman), on July 6, 2020, in her 92nd year. Predeceased by parents George and Bertha Hyndman, sister Margaret Brown and brother George Hyndman. Survived by daughter Kathy (Randy), sons Bob (Chris) and Larry, and granddaughters Leslie and […]

Tomchishen, Joseph “Mr. Joe”

Tomchishen, Joseph better known as “Mr Joe” passed away on Saturday,June 27, 2020  at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  He leaves to grieve his wife of 66 yrs, Florence, son Ric, daughter-in-law Marianne & cherished granddaughter Emily. Survived by his brother Ed (Gail), Florie (Arlene), sisters Jenny, Agnes (Gerry), Leona (Frank), Flo (Gerry) & many nieces & […]

What Should Be Included in a Eulogy?

As the famous author John Green once said in his inspiring best selling book turned movie called The Fault in Our Stars, funerals are more for the living, not the dead. Apart from celebrating the life of the deceased and naming all the great things about them, eulogies must, first and foremost, comfort the hurt. […]

Steckel, Christl

In loving memory of our Mother and Grandmother Christl, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30th 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton. Our gratitude to the staff, nurses and Dr. Jason Cheng who so tenderly looked after making her comfortable in her last weeks. No one knows how much we miss you. In our […]

Moore, Roger

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Roger Moore, after a short battle with cancer at Juravinski Hospital on June 27, 2020. Roger was an inspiration with his kindness and willingness to be a good friend. Roger and Ruth were blessed to enjoy 45 years of marriage. Proud father of […]

Veronica Bailey

Veronica was born Veronica Phipps September 30th 1931. She met and fell in love with My Father George Agard Bailey. They married December 27th 1954. They had two children Jeanette and Dianne. Four grandchildren Troy, Tamara, Jerry and Lisa. They also have six great grandchildren Dante, Carmelo, Alia, Kayla, Tiana and Luka. Veronica was a […]