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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Dianne Junkin on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of 58 years to Jack Junkin. Loving mom of Shelly (Derek) Christensen and Jacqualyn Junkin (Richard Lowell). Cherished grandma of Noah, Aili and Tristan. She will be missed by her sister Sheila (Glenn) Beamer and extended family and friends. Predeceased by her brother Stephen Beckett.

Shirley enjoyed her privacy, but loved to spend time looking after her family, square dancing and volunteering at the Rockway Community Centre.

Family and friends will be welcomed at Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Rd, Fenwick, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11am. Burial to follow at North Pelham Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke would be appreciated by the family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home. www.lampmanfuneralhome.com

Margaret Agnes Lane passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025 at the age of 86. Marg was predeceased by her loving partner and best friend, John. Marg is survived by her loving brother Dennis and his son, Adam. She was a treasured and loving mother to Sandy, Debbie, Jim and Valerie, Cathy and Pete, and John. Marg was a cherished Grandmother to Bailey, Paige, Logan, Devin, Erin, Blake, Kyle and Matt. She was a special Great Grandmother to Willow, Ozzy, Bodhi and Frankie.

Marg was happiest outdoors, with her family and on her porch in Fenwick. She had a full life with all her travelling adventures with John.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

Private cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Marg’s Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 383 Morningstar Ave., Welland. Friday, April 25, 2025 – 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home. www.lampmanfuneralhome.com

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Larry Roepke at home on Wednesday February 26, 2025 at the age of 71. He will be greatly missed by his children Joshua (Yi), Jonathon (Yongqin), and Jesse. As well as his grandchildren Eli and Lydia, his sister Marylou Smith, brothers Gary and Rick, and sister Lori Roepke. Larry was predeceased by his father Harold (2018), mother Reta (1994), and brother Billy (1987).

Larry was born in Hamilton, Ontario on January 2nd, 1954. He grew up in Stoney Creek and later moved with his family to the Niagara Region in his late teens where he established his adult life. After retiring in 2009, he spent his time with friends and bowling. Larry was a long time 5-pin bowler. His passion for the sport extended beyond playing, as he spent many years coaching youth bowling. Through bowling, he formed lifelong friendships and found a true sense of community at Kingsway Lanes.

By his wishes Larry was cremated and a private celebration of life will occur at a later date.

Those who wish to honour his memory may donate to a charity of their choosing.

Arrangements entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home, Fenwick, ON.

Helen Campbell Whyte Johnson (née Ferguson), dear wife of Douglas Johnson, aged 89, passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2025. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Helen married Douglas in 1960, and the two immigrated to Canada the following year. After battling breast cancer nearly ten years ago, she expected to enjoy many more years, much like others in her family who had lived into their 90s. She passed as she lived—on her own terms, quietly and without a fuss.

Helen was an independent woman, a pharmacist who loved to organize her many travel adventures with Douglas along with holiday baking for the family where she would put her chemistry to good use. She was also a skilled machine knitter, mastering many types of knitting machines. Even when chemotherapy robbed her of the fine motor skills needed for knitting, she continued to enjoy her monthly knitting club, even attending the most recent one in early January.

Her family will remember her for her sharp mind and her resourcefulness. For nearly 65 years, Helen’s devoted husband, Douglas, took great care of her, ensuring she was able to remain at home until her final days. His unwavering support meant that she was only hospitalized at the very end.

Helen leaves behind her husband, Douglas, their two children Claire (Mario Josipovic) and Stephen, and nine grandchildren: Claire’s children Byron, Brock, Natalie, Evan, and Anastasia; and Stephen’s children Destiny, Sierra, Dakota, and Chase. Her family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by the Telemetry team at Niagara Health – Welland Hospital in her final week.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Helen may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  Visitation to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at Lampman Funeral Home on Saturday, February 8^th, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., with a service of remembrance at 3:00 p.m. Helen will be missed. She will be remembered for the grace and dignity with which she lived her life.

Joe entered eternal life on Thursday, January 16, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 88 years old. He is lovingly remembered by his sons, Joseph (Jen) and Fr. Michael, S.J., and his cherished grandchildren, Adonis and Athena. Joe was predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret (née Cassidy), and dear friend, Joyce Yari.

Joe is also survived by his sister, Tilley Cote (+Ray), sister-in-law, Olga Rosinski, and brother-in-law, Emil Butz. He also leaves behind countless nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his parents, David and Helena, and his siblings, Steve (Jennie), Stan (Mary), Jack (Anne), Albert (Fran), Paul, Mary Schneider (Art), Kay Butz and Elizabeth Young (Al).

Joe was born on the family farm outside Whitkow, Saskatchewan, and moved to Niagara with his family as a small boy. He attended Pelham High School and later pursued studies at Brock University and Niagara University. Joe served as a dedicated teacher and principal with the Niagara Catholic District School Board (Welland County Separate) from 1958 to 1993.

Joe was a man of deep but quiet faith. He loved to laugh and celebrate life with his large circle of family and friends.

The family will receive condolences on Thursday, January 30, at Glen Oaks Funeral Home (3164 Ninth Line, Oakville) from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, January 31, at Lampman Funeral Home (724 Canboro Road, Fenwick) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be recited at 3:00 p.m. on January 31st. Joe’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann Church in Fenwick (834 Canboro Rd.), with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Welland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson Canada (www.parkinson.ca) or Canadian Jesuits International (www.canadianjesuitsinternational.ca).

Mary Jane Robinson left us for her heavenly home on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 95.

She was predeceased by her husband Arthur J. Robinson. She is survived by her sister Nancy (Ron) Payson, sisters-in law Gladys (Lester) Shoalts, Vivian (Roy) Shoalts, and Tish (Robert) Shoalts, stepson Mark Robinson, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, who will remember her fondly. She is predeceased by her parents Roy and Ruth (Sentz) Shoalts, her brothers, Lester, Roy, and Robert (Sandra), and sister Doris (Glenn) Marr.

Burial will take place at Zion Cemetery, Wainfleet, on Friday, January 24 at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 3:00 pm Portal Village Bible Chapel, Elgin Street, Port Colborne.

The extended family wish to acknowledge the care and compassion shown by staff who touched her life as well as nursing staff of Portal Village Retirement Home. To the end, she had a smile and a thank you for all her caregivers. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home, Fenwick, ON. (905-892-4701).

It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend to many. John was called to be with his Lord and Saviour on January 13, 2025.

Predeceased by his loving wife Shirley and his parents Ralph and Alice Boverhof.

His family

John+, Joanne+, Nancy, Jennie+, Sam and Susan, Stina+, John+

Henry and Sylvia, Bert and Margaret, Alice and John, Henrietta, Rudy and Debbie Jerry and Pierre

His in laws Murray and Anne Byers

Willy+ and Paul VanderTuin

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Many thanks to very special neighbours who helped John very much.

Visitation will be at Riverside Christian Reformed Church, 74094 Wellandport Rd, Wellandport, ON L0R 2J0 on Monday, January 20, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. The funeral will be at the church on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11am. In keeping with John’s wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations to Niagara Gleaners – https://niagaragleaners.org

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home. www.lampmanfuneralhome.com

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Valerie Gladys Ray on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of James Eybel, loving Mom to Luana and Robert (Nancy). Valerie will be missed terribly by extended family and friends.

In keeping with Valerie’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations made to the Niagara SPCA would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.

www.lampmanfuneralhome.com