OBITUARIES

Jean Crankshaw

Jean Crankshaw

Jun 24, 2025

Jean Crankshaw (née Greenhouse), born April 20th 1945 in Portsmouth, UK, died June 24th 2025 in Hamilton, ON from endometrial cancer. Jean was a former laboratory technician, farm manager, sheep obstetrician, wool judge, photographer, unapologetic cat lady, elephant aficionada and bodhran player. Her loss is deeply felt by her extended family in Canada and the UK and her many friends...

Maxine Isabel Arthur (nee Lynch)

Maxine Isabel Arthur (nee Lynch)

Jun 20, 2025

Our Family lost our beloved matriarch peacefully in her sleep on June 20th, 2025, at St. Peters Hospital during her 93rd year of life.

Born in Nuttby, Nova Scotia, she often spoke of her childhood farm where she recalled her mother Hughena Murray made her own butter, and her father Hugh Lynch managed the dairy farm to provide for the family....

Paul Dickinson

Paul Dickinson

Jun 18, 2025

Paul Dickinson passed away at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton on June 18 at the age of 67 soon after a diagnosis of stomach cancer. Predeceased by his beloved mother Sheila and remembered fondly by his brother Chris and family. Special thanks to cousins Paul and Carol for support and comfort. Cremation has taken place and a private gathering will be...

Robert "Bob" Lyon

Robert "Bob" Lyon

Jun 17, 2025

Robert Lyon, in his 85th year passed away peacefully on the 17th of June, 2025. Predeceased by his wife Joanne (Watson). Leaving children Cheryl and Robert Watson (Charmaine), grandchildren Ashley (Steve), Kyle (Jenn), and Chantal (Cam), and 7 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and close lifetime friend Brian Anderson.

He was kind, loving and generous. Always thought of other people...

Roberto Diligenti

Roberto Diligenti

Jun 17, 2025

After a long battle with Dementia, our hero, has sadly passed away peacefully in his sleep. Son to the late Guido and Olga Diligenti. Brother to the late Anita. Loving and devoted father to Emily and Becky. Proud papa to Jaxon and Bryce. Forever loved and best friend to Debbie (Dan). Like a son to Helen Semeniuk. 

Bob worked as a...

Patrick Joseph Milligan

Patrick Joseph Milligan

Jun 13, 2025

Patrick Joseph Milligan 09-04-1953

Passed away suddenly on June 13th, 2025, in St. Catharines at 8:41 p.m., at the age of 71.  Lovingly remembered by his children Chad, Tammy, and Becky Milligan. Proud grandfather to many, including Davon, Quinton, Amethyst, and Emillee. Survived by his siblings and extended family. Predeceased by his beloved mother Mary Audrey Black Milligan, father William Milligan,...

Eva Marion Robichaud

Eva Marion Robichaud

Jun 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eva Marion Robichaud (nee: Perry) at St. Peter’s hospital on June 12, 2025 at the age of 83, following a courageous battle with cancer. Loving mother of Jason Mackay (Michelle). Absolutely adored mother-in-law of Robin Mackay (John), and most cherished Nana of Julia (Randy), Justin and Nicholas. Predeceased by...

Flaminio Ferreira Cardoso

Flaminio Ferreira Cardoso

Jun 5, 2025

Cardoso, Flaminio

Passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on June 5th, 2025 at the age of 78. Remembered by his partner Leonilde Valentim, her daughters Gia, Sabrina, and Lily, and his nephews in Portugal. He is reunited with family and friends that have gone before him.

A...

Gladys Mildred Badeau

Gladys Mildred Badeau

Jun 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gladys Mildred Badeau

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gladys Mildred Badeau, who departed this life on June 4, 2025 at the age of 70, after bravely battling cancer.

Gladys was a devoted mother to her daughter Carissa (Bart) Nowak, and a proud, adoring grandmother to Liam and...