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Thank you to the EMS Paramedics who assisted my mom and stayed with her until the doctor was available.  Thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Welland Hospital site for caring for mom and making her comfortable until the end.

Robert George Munro passed away peacefully in his ninety-third year at the Welland Hospital on Thursday, August 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of sixty-nine years to Shirley, loving father to Kevin (Rachel). Predeceased by mother and father Kathryn and George, and brothers Jack, Don, Bill, and Richard.

Bob was employed at the General Motors Axle Plant for forty years and retired as a Gauge Repairman in 1989.

A graveside service will be held at North Pelham Cemetery on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 11am.

Oct 30, 1943 – Aug. 15, 2022
Passed away peacefully at the Welland General Hospital Site with his brother Rick by his side.
Carl is survived by his two brothers Erle in St. Catharines and J. Richard (Susan) in Thorold. Predeceased by his father, Lyle Robert 1993, his mother, Sarah Hazel 1988 and his brother, Keith 2012.
Carl was born in North Pelham Ontario. Unfortunately, he suffered from Cerebral Palsy all of his life. On the family doctor’s advice, Carl was sent to live in a group home in the Barrie area when he was around 7 years old. His name was never mentioned again to anyone, and Mom and Dad did not visit him.
After Mom’s passing and Dad’s decline papers were discovered that mentioned Carl. Rick contacted the agency and arranged to visit him for the first time in 1988. Arrangements were then made for Carl to move to the Welland Pelham Community Living with the help of then MP Peter Kormos.
Carl was a gentle giant. He loved life. Even though he was unable to speak, he always let people know what he wanted. He was loved by all the workers at the group home.
A huge thank you to the staff at his group home, Welland General Emergency staff for the care of Carl during his last few weeks of life.
According to Carl’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service is to be held on Thursday September 1st at 10:00 AM. The location of his internment is Oaklawn Cemetery, Jordon Station, ON.
Please in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Carl’s name to the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy.

Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy

After a life well lived, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert MacKay (Robin) on July 15, 2022 at age 92.
Beloved husband of Nancy for 60 years, cherished father of Jennifer (John Rockel), and Jill (Chris Vanden Haak); loving Grandpa to Alex and Callum, and Grumpaw to wonderdog Nessie; brother to Elizabeth MacKay Turner; brother-in-law to Frank Gibbs; predeceased by parents James and Lily MacKay, brother James, close cousins Frank Luce and Barbara Luce Mumford, and parents-in-law Arthur and Mildred Gibbs.
Robin spent his childhood in Largs, Scotland, and remained deeply connected to his Scottish roots. This included a love of bagpipe and military band music, and an interest in WWI and WWII history. At 18, he emigrated to Canada, living with relatives in Niagara Falls. He completed an Honors BA in English at Queens University (1959), and teaching qualifications at University of Toronto (1961).
Robin’s first teaching assignments were in Niagara Falls and Burlington. In 1965 he began his 26 year career as Head of English at EL Crossley SS. His students reported that Mr. MacKay’s English class was never boring. He was renowned for his wit, dedication, and creativity. Students were encouraged to explore ideas, collaborate, make good mistakes, reflect, and keep at it!
He was also involved in education outside of the classroom. In the mid 1980’s, Robin was invited to be a member of the team that created and implemented the Writer’s Craft English curriculum for Ontario. Robin subsequently facilitated evening courses at Brock University for teachers interested in expanding their skills repertoire in teaching Writer’s Craft.
He was passionate about tennis! In 1966, as a Canadian Centennial project, Robin was approached by the Fenwick Lions Club to help them devise a tennis court that could be used for skating in winter and tennis in summer. That was the beginning of tennis in Fenwick! Soon the Pelham Tennis Association was created. Together with many volunteers, court supervisors, and junior instructors over the decades, the PTA came to offer tennis lessons for juniors, adults, round robins, and tournaments, and eventually an expanded club with 4 courts and a practice court. In 2007, Robin was honored by a surprise tribute for 40+ years of volunteer service on the PTA executive and the newly installed court was named in his honour – “The Rob MacKay Practice Court”.
A proud Fenwickian, Robin often commented that living in Fenwick meant being “deafened by birds”. He loved the town and his home and would get lost in the “back 40” growing everything from tomatoes to peanuts. He often quipped that “all roads lead to Fenwick”.
An avid reader, Robin was never without a book or three on the go. There was an unspoken rule amongst family to never give him a book if you might need his attention in the next two hours.
Our deep thanks and appreciation to Dr. David Dec and his team for his compassionate care over the years and to the wonderful staff of the Woodlands of Sunset for bringing daily joy, understanding, and quality care to Robin.
Cremation has taken place; arrangements entrusted to Lampman-Muir Funeral Home. A memorial service in Robin’s honour has been held in Scotland. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy please consider making a contribution towards: the “Collaborator Scholarship” at EL Crossley SS, by clicking on “in honor of” Robin MacKay at: https://bit.ly/3QDIH5K or by sending a cheque to EL Crossley Secondary School, Attn: Janet Cripps, 350 Hwy 20, Fonthill ON L0S 1E0, 905-892-2635, or alternatively, to Pelham Cares, 191 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E6, 905-892-5300, (www.pelhamcares.org), or to a charity of your choice.
Remembrances of Robin may be shared at www.legacy.com or www.lampmanfuneralhome.com

Donald “Donnie” Gary MacPherson passed away peacefully on July 31st, 2022 at the age of 68.

He spent his career working at various golf courses throughout the Niagara region as a superintendent.  He was happiest outdoors mowing grass, chopping wood and sitting under the apple tree at his farmhouse with family, friends and his beloved dog daffy.

He is survived by his son Adam (Kaitlin) Beardwood, brother Rennie (Donna) MacPherson, sister Liz McCully and brother Kevin (Lesia) MacPherson.  Predeceased by his brother Mickey and sister Linda.

A memorial service will be held on August 23 1:00 pm at North Pelham Cemetery followed by an open house from 2 to 4 at his farmhouse.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to McNally House Hospice in Grimsby.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christine Ruth Reichert on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the age of 54. Loving Mom of Matthew Slatina and Christopher Slatina of Welland, Ontario. Beloved sister of Johanna Schmelter and brother-in-law Tillmann Schmelter and aunt of Daria and Dominic. Christine is predeceased by her parents Edward and Margaret Reichert, former owners of Lincoln Meat Market of Fenwick. She will be missed by her extended family in Canada, England, Germany and elsewhere.

Christine was active in many local charities in Pelham including Open Arms Mission Food Bank and Pelham Cares and received a commendation from Tim Hudak for her volunteer hours. She was also involved in the Business Society, Kidney Support and the Lupus Society.

Christine’s family would like to thank the staff and friends she met at Welland Hospital-LTC during dialysis for their support.

A Rite of Committal has taken place at Hillside Cemetery in Ridgeville. Memorial donations made to Open Arms Mission Food Bank or the Welland Humane Society (Seaway Mall) would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.

It is with great sadness that the family of Wesley Crowe Sr. announces his peaceful passing on July 7th 2022 at the age of 90, at the Welland hospital. Born December 6, 1931 to parents Elsie and Naaman Crowe.

Predeceased by his wife Eileen on July 29th, 2018. Wesley and Eileen were married for 63 years in which they were very seldom seen apart. Now, they are finally together again.

He will sadly be missed by his sons Jeff (Mary), Wesley Jr. (Patty). Predeceased by Harvey (Kathy).

Wesley will be fondly remembered and cherished by his 7 grandchildren David (Sherri), Sharon (Dwight), Jason (Alex), Crystal (Richard), Wesley III (Kaleigh), Tyler, Chris (Rachel) and Tommy(1978).

He will be sadly missed by his 12 great grandchildren Faith, Wyatt, Alanna, Grace, Landon, Riley, Wesley IV, Christopher, Hailiy, Madison, Chloe and Piper.

Wesley will be deeply missed by his brothers Alan and Kenny as well as sister-in-laws Pearl, Shirley, Irene, Doreen and Ina.

Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by brothers Glen, Leo, Carson, Roger and sisters Dorothy and Melba and sister-in-law Joan..

Wesley worked at the papermill in Thorold as the General Maintenance Foreman for over 30 years until his retirement. He was a very proud, hard-working, dedicated family man who was always there to help his family. Wesley has left us a beautiful legacy, a lifetime of memories and a smile we will never forget. You are in our hearts forever.

To honour the wishes of Wesley, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Anne (Bette) Wiley passed away peacefully in her 88^th year, on Monday, July 4, 2022.   Elizabeth was born in 1935 in Toronto. She moved to St. Catharines when her parents began farming in the area west of the city. She was a proud wife, mother, family farm partner, dedicated volunteer  and well-known member of the Rockway community.

Elizabeth will be greatly missed by her sons David (Mary), Greg, and Jamie (Sharon); and her grandchildren, Philip, Sarah and Rachel Wiley. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Donald Victor Wiley, in December, 2020.

Elizabeth is survived by her sister-in-law Myrna Watson of Orillia, and brothers-in-law Warren (Catherine) and Bill (Barb) Wiley. She was predeceased by her brother Stan Walpole (Margaret); brother Walter Watson and sisters Marg (William) Robertson and Mary (Mel) Bulmer; as well as brothers-in-law John (Ruth), Keith (Helen) and Clair (June) Wiley.

Elizabeth was one of four children of Harry Watson and Sarah McGarvey. Sarah passed away from childbirth complications, and Elizabeth was lovingly adopted by her paternal aunt, Emily (Watson) Walpole and husband Arthur Walpole. Elizabeth married Donald Wiley November 3, 1956 in Vineland.  She worked for many years in the family grape farming business, and especially enjoyed greeting customers at the Wiley Brothers Farms retail store.

Elizabeth volunteered for the Canadian Cancer Society and many of her sons’ school events over the years. She loved seeing her boys play sports, driving ‘mom’s taxi’ to many practices, games and rowing regattas. She was an avid gardener, made great preserves, loved her pet cats, and was a big fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and Raptors.

Cremation has taken place, and a private family interment will follow at Rockway Cemetery. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Please visit www.lampmanfuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence.  Donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the Niagara Fund of the Niagara Community Foundation, online, at: https://niagaracommunityfoundation.org/niagarafund/  ; or by calling 905-684-8688, extension 24.