Tom Bacolini

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there

I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glint of snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift birds in circled flight

I am the soft stars that shine at night

Do not stand at my grave and cry

I am not there

I did not die.

Virginia Mary Bacolini
(née Miandro)

December 29, 1926 -- November 05, 2008

Virginia Mary Bacolini (née Miandro) Peacefully, in her 82nd year and surrounded by her loving family, at Ridgeview Long Term Care Centre on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Virginia Bacolini (nee Miandro) went home to be with her Lord. Dearly loved wife of Thomas Bacolini. Loved mother of Tom Bacolini and his wife Sandy of Welland; Michael Bacolini of Hamilton and Tina and her husband Bob Latta of Brantford. Loving Nonni of Amanda and Joshua. Dear sister of Amy and Tito DeNardis of Hamilton, Faye and Gord Ball of St. Mary's, and Jean and Jerry Diemert of Grimsby. We say a prayer of thanks to God for taking her home to be with Him and a special thank you to the entire staff of Ridgeview for their care and compassion. Visitation at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers at 8 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 50 Brucedale Avenue East, at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. If desired donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
 

Jerald Adrian Diemert

June 21, 1933 – July 29, 2009

DIEMERT, Jerald Adrian “Jerry” Peacefully at the Henderson Hospital on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Miandro) for 52 years. Loving father of Albert Diemert (Paola) of Kingston, Stephen Diemert (Stephanie) of Grimsby, Paul Diemert (Joanne) of Delhi and Peter Diemert of Beamsville. Cherished grandfather of Laura, Jesse, Sean, Daniel, Natasha, James, Anna (Conor), Emily, Sabrina, David and great-grandfather of Kaleb. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Diemert, Jack Gee, Amy and Arthur DeNardis, Fay and Gordon Ball and Thomas Bacolini. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jerry was a retired employee of Stelco after 43 years of service. Visitation at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. If desired, donations may be made to the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital or the Red Cross. www.smithsfh.com

Gino Silla

Jan 15, 1926 – Jun 1, 2010

After a lengthy illness, on June 1, 2010, at the Henderson Hospital, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Giuliana for 52 years. Loving father of Patricia Robinson (Gary) and Peter. Cherished Nonno of Cody and Ashley. Predeceased by his brother Silvano. Survived by his sister-in-law Rosanna, brother-in-law Franco and Maria Giovannangeli, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in Canada and Italy. Gino was a 35 year employee of GSW. Visitation will be held at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Avenue East on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church (50 Brucedale Avenue East) on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the Parkinson Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. One precious to our hearts has gone, The voice we loved is stilled; The place made vacant in our home Can never more be filled. Our Father in His wisdom called The one His love had given, And so on earth the body lies - His soul is safe in Heaven.

Arthur DeNardis

Mar 13, 1922 – Feb 24, 2011

DeNardis, Arthur (Tido) Peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital, with his family by his side, on Thursday, February 24, 2011, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Amelita for over 56 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Christopher, Ralph and his wife Marijane, David and his wife Kelly. Cherished Nonno of Neil (Crystal), Emily, Matthew, Hannah, and Bisnonno of Aiden. Cherished brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Tido was an employee of Slater Steel and Barton Limousine Services for many years. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at St. Joseph's Hospital for their excellent care. Visitation at the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East (near James) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be offered at Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Cremation will follow.

Michael Eric Mulligan

1952 – 2012



 

MULLIGAN, Michael Eric (1952 - 2012) Passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012, suddenly and tragically as a result of an accidental roof collapse while helping a friend. Brother Stephen and friend Chuck tried to save you but you were already gone. Best friend and beloved husband of Donna for 24 years. Loving father to Marina and Natasha. Predeceased by his father Patrick Laurence (1979) and mother Margaret Bernice (nee Prosser - July 2012). Mike leaves behind his brothers, Roger (Marilla) of Thessalon, Ontario, and Stephen (Elisabeth) of Bavaria, Germany. Sadly missed by father-in-law Mihalo Pejnovic (late Liljiana), sister-in-law Jelena (Dave) and twins Natalia and Thomas. Mike attended McMaster, U of T, and Brock Universities, making teaching his career, and worked with students from primary to adult levels. His other loves included music, cycling, and travel. The family will receive friends at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1010 Botanical Drive, Burlington (905-527-0405) on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. If wished, memorial donations to a charity of choice. Please sign the online Book of Condolences at www.baygardens.ca

Arnold Wilmot Cochrane

July 7, 1927 - August 22, 2012

COCHRANE, Arnold The family of Arnold Cochrane is sad to announce his passing on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the age of 85. He was the son of the late Douglas and Alice Cochrane. He is survived by his loving wife Verna (Prosser) of 62 years, his children; Brian (Linda), Sandy Bacolini (Tom), Alan, Wendy, Gary (Chris), eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by sisters; Glendeen Smith (Robert), Eva Wilson, Kay Vanbuskirk and brothers; Kenneth and baby Fletcher of New Brunswick. His family was his greatest joy and his first priority. He spent many happy hours in his wood shop creating and building special projects for his family and friends. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff on Ward 3, Rehab at the Juravinski Hospital for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation will take place at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. East, Hamilton, Ont., on Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Hamilton Cemetery. On line condolences can be made at: www.cresmountfennellchapel.com

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Gordon C Ball

BALL, Gordon C. - (Retired Employee of St. Marys Cement) - Peacefully at St. Marys Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, December 23, 2012 Gordon C. Ball of St. Marys, in his 88th year. Loving husband of the former Ofelia Miandro for 63 years. Loving father of Catherine Ball of Kitchener, Teresa Mandigo and Mark of Mitchell. Proud Poppup of Alissa (Michael), Gerren (Jennifer), Jordan (Tiffany), Kyle (Christine) and great Poppup of Audrey and Alexis. Predeceased by his parents Calvin Ball and the former Lenore Coddington. Resting at the L. A. BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 7 Water St. N., St. Marys on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Name of Mary parish time to be confirmed and maybe be obtained by calling the L. A. Ball Funeral Chapel at 519-284-1480.

Charles Edwin Witter

1927-2013

"Chuck", as he was known to everybody, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Villa in Dundas on June 4, 2013 in his 87th year. 
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Doris (Linkert), of 66 years, his 4 sons, Charlie (Deb), Tom (Cathy), Rob (pre-deceased by Karen), Jim (Becky) and 8 grandchildren-Tyler (Lyndsay), Arden, Meagan (Mat), Ryley, James, Roslyn, Ryan and Luke, and brother Donald (Edith). We will all miss our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher, adviser, fishing buddy, builder, watercolour instructor, and friend. A celebration of Chuck's life will be held on Sunday, June 9 at the Meadowlands Retirement Residence, 1248 Mohawk Rd. West, Ancaster, ON from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Chuck loved life, his wife, his family, his friends, nature, Wasaga Beach, the Blue Mountains and Collingwood, his 43 years at Stelco with Graham and the machine shop gang, fishing, building and painting watercolour. Special thanks to Maureen Ellis and all the staff at St. Joseph's Villa. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph's Villa Foundation or the Dundas Valley School of Art Children's Outreach Program. 

Thomas Francis Bacolini

Feb 23, 1923 - Sep 14, 2014

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Albert James Jannuzzi

Sep 24, 1930 - Mar 27, 2015

Suddenly at Macassa Lodge on March 27, 2015 in his 85th year. Cherished husband of Dora for 63 years. Loving father to Nadine (Roy) Purser and Lori Ann (Joe) Makadi. Grandpa to Mallory (Edward), Robert and Brianne. Albert was a devoted Toronto Maple Leafs fan and lover of Niagara Casino. Special thanks to our Macassa Lodge family and caregivers who made his last six months very happy. Visitation will be held at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME 322 Fennell Avenue East on Monday, March 30, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Eugene's Roman Catholic Church (232 Queenston Rd.) on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. For those who wish, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Brian Arnold Cochrane

Nov 29, 1950 - Apr 22, 2016

COCHRANE, Brian Arnold On April 22, 2016, surrounded by his family, Brian Arnold Cochrane, beloved husband of Linda, passed away from leukemia at the age of 65. Born in Hamilton to Verna Cochrane and the late Arnold Cochrane, he paved the way for his sisters, Sandy (Tom Bacolini), Wendy (Peter DeGroot) and brothers, Alan and Gary (Chris). Brian married Mary Anne Foley, his high school sweetheart, who passed away in 1997 after twenty-six years of marriage. He was fortunate to have found a second love in Linda with whom he built many happy memories over the past thirteen years. Loving father to Theresa (John Beder), Rebecca (Brennan Crellin), and Jennifer (Charlie Boyes), and special stepdad to Andrew Neel (Allisha Vallee), he was a source of support to all of his children. Brian taught his daughters much about life, love and Canadiana through prose and poetry; for Andrew and Allisha, he was a strong role model and a trusted friend. Always the fun loving "Grampy" to Ryan, Kale, Eden, Sierra, Luke, Max, Owen and Violet, and affectionately known to his extended family as "Unkie Bri", Brian never failed to make everyone feel special through his genuine interest in their uniqueness. Forever curious, always adventurous, he was a lover of life who savoured every moment (and a glass of Scotch) with joy, his infectious smile and a twinkle in his eye. Brian started his career in Westinghouse in Hamilton, moved to Digital in Waterloo, TD Canada Trust in Toronto and First Canadian Financial in Cambridge, before running his own company, Cochrane Change Management, Inc. He was someone who knew the value of leaving work at the end of the day to concentrate on his family and passions, most notably golf, travel, food and wine, books, music and theatre. He and Linda were gracious hosts to friends and neighbours in their community and maintained old friendships while finding new friends wherever they went. His legacy will live on through his wife, children, grandchildren, mother, siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends and coworkers. A celebration of his life will be held at Whistle Bear Golf Club, 1316 Dickie Settlement Road, Cambridge, Ontario on Sunday, May 1st from 1-4 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff on the oncology floor at Grand River Hospital. At Brian's request, donations to Grand River Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated at: www.grhf.org "Every man dies, but not every man truly lives."

Luigino (Louis) BATTAGLIO

Oct 2, 1921 - Nov 2, 2016

BATTAGLIO, Luigino (Louis) Lou was the second youngest of five brothers and two sisters. He was born and raised in Hamilton. In the service during the second world war, he was briefly stationed in British Columbia, a place he always remembered as being beautiful. He married Ann (nee Curto) and was happily married for 50 years. Together they loved to RV throughout Canada and the USA. After Ann's death in 1999, Lou moved to Kelowna, British Columbia to live with his only son Nick and family, but he always thought Hamilton to be his home. Lou spent over 40 years working at Duro Aluminum/GSW retiring at the age of 65. In addition to RVing with Ann, making his own wine, and squeezing in a little golf, he enjoyed watching sports - he was a great armchair coach. He will be sadly missed by his son Nick, daughter-in-law Trudy, grandson Jason, granddaughter Jillian and her partner Karlin, his last surviving sibling Antoinette Guy and many nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held at FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL CHAPEL, 43 Barton Street East, on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery with a lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers and donations, your prayers and expressions of sympathy are very much appreciated and may be sent to www.friscolanti.com

Verna Marguerite Cochrane
(née Prosser)

January 10, 1928 - March 25, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother on March 25, 2017 at the age of 89. She was surrounded by her loving family and was reunited with her beloved husband and dear son Brian who passed before her. She will be deeply missed by her daughters Sandy Bacolini (Tom), Wendy and sons Alan and Gary (Christine) as well as her siblings, many nieces and nephews and close friends. She was a wonderful and caring Nana to 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Verna was born and raised in New Brunswick where she met and married Arnold, the love of her life. They settled in Hamilton where they raised their children and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Not only did she care for her family, she also cared for others in her 35 year nursing career. She will fondly be remembered for her famous baked beans, buttermilk pancakes and her love of “I Love Lucy” reruns. A huge thank you to all of the staff at the Juravinski Hospital who treated our mom with such care and compassion. Visitation will be held at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Ave. E., on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 31st at 1 p.m. Donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. “You are my sunshine”

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Amelita (Amy) DeNardis
(née Miandro)

Peacefully at Macassa Lodge surrounded by her family on May 31st, 2018, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Tido. Loving mother of Christopher, Ralph and Marijane, David and Kelly. Much loved Nonni of Neil and Crystal, Emily and Mike, Matthew, Hannah. Little Nonni of Aiden, Sienna, Tiago, and Izabel. Cherished sister of Jean, Faye, and the late Gin. Beloved aunt and friend to many. Special thank you to the amazing staff and volunteers at Macassa Lodge. A private family service will be held at a later date. She gave us so much and asked for so little of us in return. Thank you for always being there for us, for teaching us, listening to us, helping and forgiving us and above all for loving us unconditionally.

Ofelia "Fay" Ball

Ofelia "Fay" Ball, lifelong resident of St. Marys, dedicated parishioner of Holy Name of Mary Parish and long-time member of the CWL, passed away peacefully in St. Marys on June 13th, 2020 at Kingsway Lodge Nursing Home at the age of 91.
Predeceased by her true love Gordon in 2012. Finally they will reunite. Loving mother of Catherine and her children Alissa (Micheal) and Gerren (Jennifer), and Teresa (Mark Mandigo) and her children Jordan (Tiffany) and Kyle (Christine). Cherished Great grandmother of Audrey, Olivia, William, Brooklyn, Wesley, Alexis, Zoey and Zane. She will also be missed by her sister Jean Diemert. Predeceased by her parents Alessandro and Giuseppina (Renzi) Miandro, and sisters Amelita DeNardis and Virginia Bacolini.
Cremation has taken place. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on June 25th, 2020 at 11:00 AM at HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH (Northeast corner of Peel St. N. and Widder St. E., St. Marys; those attending are asked to bring and wear a mask). On June 25th, 71 years ago, Fay and Gordon exchanged their wedding vows in this same church at the same hour. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery. Donations may be made to Holy Name of Mary Parish or to a charity of choice.