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James Edwin Gorday

Jun 29, 2019

GORDAY, James Edwin -- After a merciless fight with cancer, Jim passed away peacefully with his wife, Helen, by his side on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Tabor Manor. He was in his 84th year. Jim retired from teaching Phys. Ed. and Chemistry after 34 years at Sudbury High and Welland Centennial. He was a…

Elizabeth Ann Wilsher

Jun 27, 2019

WILSHER, Elizabeth Ann (Beth) - Suddenly at her residence on Thursday, June 27th, 2019. Beth (Hendry) of Merritton in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Jim Wilsher for over 54 years. Dear mother of Sherry (Mark Fawcett) and Todd Wilsher. Loving grandmother of Crystal, Vicky, Jamie and her great granddaughter Merissa. Sister of Linda (Larry…

John William Jordan

Jun 22, 2019

JORDAN, John William 1924-2019 - Veteran of WWII serving with the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders. A member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17, Thorold and The Canadian Corp. Branch 44, Thorold. John was a member of Queenston-St. David's United Church. A former electrician he was employed at the Exolon Thorold and retired after…

Esther Veronica Rapattoni

Jun 21, 2019

RAPATTONI, Esther V. - Comfortably at Hospice Niagara on Friday, June 21, 2019. Esther (Ralston) of Thorold in her 89th year. Wife of the late Bob Rapattoni. Dear mother of Joanne (Ron Cartmell), Christine Rapattoni (the late Herb Ledwez), Paul Rapattoni (the late Donna), Phil Rapattoni (Kelly Stukas) and Dianne (Dean Laveck). Loving "Gma" to…

Patricia Ann Manuge-Donaldson

Jun 21, 2019

MANUGE-DONALDSON, Patricia (Retired from Real Canadian Super Store after 14 years of service) - Peacefully at Hospice Niagara on Friday, June 21, 2019. Patty (Manuge) of St. Catharines in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Robert Donaldson. Dear mother of R.J. Donaldson (Stephanie Conners). Loving daughter of Dorothy & the late John Manuge. Our family…

Ronald Glen Murray

Jun 7, 2019

MURRAY, Ronald - Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Niagara Health System - St. Catharines site on Friday, June 7th, 2019. Ron of St. Catharines in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Brenda (Thompson) of 43 years. Dear father of Brandy (Kyle Freeman) and Courtney (George Forrester). Loving papa to Lanna (Dashawn) & Jaylynne…

Roger Romeo Marin

Jun 6, 2019

MARIN, ROGER - The family announces with great sadness Roger has passed away, surrounded by his family and loved ones at the Greater Niagara General Hospital on Thursday, June 6th, 2019, at the age of 68. Loving father of Alan Dagenais (Mary) and Roger Marin (Rogina). Sadly missed by grandchildren Brandon Dagenais, Sabrina Marin, Taylor…

Peter Maurice Daoust

Jun 3, 2019

DAOUST, Peter - Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 3, 2019. Beloved husband of Jane Lyons for 19 years. Father to Diane Daoust, Serge (Micheline) Daoust, and Joanne Daoust. Grandfather to Jennifer, Ryan, Devin, and Riley. Great-grandfather to Meagan. Step-father to Sandra and Lori. Cremation has taken place. A private family ceremony…

Christine Lynn Watts

May 28, 2019

WATTS, Christine "Chrissy" Lynn - After a long, courageous battle, Chrissy died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Beloved soulmate of Joe Backus. Loving and devoted mother of Stephen, Samantha and Caleigh Taylor. Precious daughter of Janet Pollack, Robert Watts, and daughter-in-law of Doug and Theresa Backus. Dear…

Vincenzo Mauro

May 24, 2019

MAURO, Vincenzo - (Retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Founding Member of Club Capri.) Peacefully passed at the Niagara Health System St. Catharines site, on Thursday, May 24th, 2019. Vince Mauro of St. Catharines was in his 89th year. Beloved husband to Nadia (Benincasa) for 65 years. Dear father of Carmen (Rosanne)…