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On behalf of my Grandmother, Phyllis Svob, and family, I am posting the passing of my Grandfather Victor Svob, May 6th just 11 days short of his 96th birthday. Victor is survived by his wife Phyllis (Garner) of 76 years. Children Patty (Gary) (from a pervious relationship), Dorothy (Allen), Donald (Sharon), Barbara (Loren). Grandchildren Kathy (Ken), Ron (Karen), Sherry (John), Shannon, Donna (Brandon), Melanie, and Darcy (Diana). Great Grandchildren, Kinte, Jessica (Matt), Christopher, Kassidy, Kooper, Tyler, and Zachary, Great Great Grandson Axell and brother Frank Svob. As per Victor’s wishes he will be cremated and laid to rest with his son Walter (passed at 4 years-old) at Woodlawn Cemetery at a future date, with no service. We would like to thank the staff at Woodlands of Sunset for everything they have done to care for Victor over the last 4 years. Sadly dementia is a rotten disease and we thank everyone who helped in some way over the last few years. You are greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.
Thank you.

Sherry Rusin

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Rory Alsop of Fenwick on April 25, 2022 at the age of 65.  Loving son of Berniece Alsop and beloved brother of Jarrett (Marlene) and Robin (Byron). He will be missed by his nieces and nephews as well as his extended family. Predeceased by his father George (2018). Rory will be remembered for his creativity and his love for the outdoors. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.   www.lampmanfuneralhome.com

Passed away peacefully at St. Catharines Hospital on April 6^th, 2022 in her 88^th year.  Survived by her loving and supportive husband of 65 years Donald Sabo. Cherished mother of Tammy (Jim) Leavoy, Beth (Scott) Henderson and Cindy Sabo. Beloved grandmother to Taylor (Jessica) Leavoy and Clinton Sabo and great grandmother to Olivia and Amelia Leavoy. She will also be missed by her sister Phyllis Negrette in California.  Predeceased by her parents Alice and Colin Haney from Dunnville.

Colleen was very active in the Pelham community for many years: volunteering in the Fonthill Firefighter Auxiliary, acting as a crossing guard in Fonthill and coaching local baseball teams.  She was very talented and delighted in artistic and crafty things and loved sewing and knitting clothes for family and friends. Colleen had a love of antiques and refinishing special treasures. Don and Colleen spent over 20 years as snowbirds, vacationing in Florida in the winter months. She was always there to support her family and friends whenever they needed her, and she will be greatly missed by all.

In keeping with Colleen’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial donations in Colleen’s name made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.  www.lampmanfuneralhome.com

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim Edsall on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the age of 95. He is now reunited with his wife Florence “Edith”. Cherished dad of David (Deborah) Edsall.  Jim is survived by his  grandchildren Ryan, Rob, Michelle, Jacob, Jeremy, Justin, Jessie and Shari and his many great grandchildren as well as his extended family. Predeceased by his sons Lloyd, Terry and Donnie and his long-time companion Eleanor Fisher.

Jim was a long-standing contributing member of the IOOF, joining in 1946. He was heavily involved with the United Church for many years and worked for 35 years with the MTO and was awarded as a quarter century member.

Family and friends are invited to Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Rd, Fenwick on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 7-9pm and on Friday, April 8, 2022 from 11am-12pm. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will take place at the funeral home at 12pm on Friday April 8, 2022. A committal service will be held following the service at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. At the family’s request MASKS ARE MANDATORY for admittance. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home. www.lampmanfuneralhome.com

From David: If the world could see the person in my father, the world would be a better place.

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It’s not easy to describe our Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother in a few words,
Yet it’s easy to see the legacy she has left behind.
Janet Metler passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday April 2, 2022.
Janet went on her own terms in her 91st year to join her beloved late husband Bob (Nov 2011)
to square dance their heavenly nights away.
Janet was also predeceased by her parents, Lanse and Beth Avery, as well as brothers Russell
and David.
Her strength and presence will be missed by her sister, Helen Frackelton of Orillia, Ontario.
Janet is survived by her nine children, Brian Hudson, Rod Hudson (Jennifer), Bruce Metler,
Kathy MacKenzie (Peter), Andrew Metler (Peggy), Brenda Dawson (John Witney), Alice
Boisvert, Margaret Metler (Robin), John Metler (Brenda). Along with her 19 Grandchildren and
10 Great Grandchildren and many nieces & nephews.
Janet lived a full and vibrant life with an abundance of love for her family, friends, travel, hard
work and adventure.
Mom always made her opinion known and if anyone didn’t like it “duck”. We will all
tremendously miss her tenacity, quick wit and laughs.
She and Bob were married for 56 years, travelled the world together and square danced their
way across the US and Canada in her handmade dance outfits. She was an accomplished
seamstress making everything from curtains for the cottage to wedding dresses for her
daughters. Janet drove school bus for many years and in her spare time worked the 40+ acre
fruit farm with Bob and their family. When the work was caught up she and her sister in-law
Joan raced their snowmobiles all around the neighbourhood. In the warmer weather she and
Bob would party with friends, and loved spending time at their cottage in Port Ryerse.
The family would like to sincerely thank the PSW’s of “Stay at Home” and palliative care team
RN’s Colleen and Jocelyn. Also, to the St. Catharines Hospital 3A section; Thank you.
Janet will be resting at home on the farm Tuesday and Wednesday with family and close friends
attending. Private interment Thursday morning at the North Pelham Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held in the afternoon at 12:30 at First Presbyterian Church, North
Pelham. Masks required.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the First Presbyterian Church, North Pelham.

Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, April 1, 2022 at the age of 97. Predeceased by his loving wife Viola and his daughter Terri Pirrie. Loving Father to Karen and her husband John Guzowski, Brian and his wife Sherry and his son-in-law Peter Pirrie. Grandfather to Melissa (Adam), Heather (Tristan), Rebecca (Colin), Katie, Matthew, Ryan (Ashleigh). Great-Grandfather to Audrey and Nicholas. Loving brother to Molly Morris and brother-in-law to Sharon Thompson. Predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

At 16, he worked for the Lake of Bays Navigation Co. as a helper on the railroad and a fireman on the steamboat Iroquois. Ed was a WWII veteran, serving in England, Belgium and Holland. After the War, he started a boat repair business with his cousin Bill Murray. In 1948 he worked as a carpenter in Toronto. In 1951, he married Viola (Demaine from Etwell). In 1967, built the first building at Niagara College in Welland and stayed on as maintenance supervisor until retiring in 1990. He was an Elder and on the Board of Managers for First Presbyterian Church North Pelham, a member of Rockway Community Club and member of Fonthill Legion Branch 613.

Thank you to all the PSWs Stacey, Susan, and Rom, the palliative care team, Colleen (RN), Jocelyne (RN) and Dr. Dooler. Also, a big thank-you to his family doctor Dr. Lynett and his staff for all the care over the years.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church North Pelham on Friday April 8^th 2022 at 11:00am. Committal of Ashes will follow at the North Pelham Cemetery. Donations made to the building fund of the First Presbyterian Church North Pelham would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home. www.lampmanfuneralhome.com

Cheers! Happy hour is now in Heaven.

Mark “Jedd” Kilts passed away at Juravinski Hospital on March 12, 2022 at the age of 65.

Beloved son of Betty and late Donald Kilts. Beloved husband of Cathie (nee Deschamps). Loved and devoted father of Luke (Jodi), Grace, Mark (Sam), Hannah (Wes), Emily (Rheal), and Cathie’s children Dylan and Haley (Billy). Dearest brother to Bonnie (Bill), Wayne (Wendy), Bruce, Dale (Larae) and Melanie. Loving brother-in-law to Dan and Tina Deschamps and David. Loved and special Grandpa to Leah, Addison, Evan, Austin, Mason, Blake, Declan, Killian, Abram, Nora, Lucie, and Lillian. Mark will also be missed by several loving uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces, as well as a multitude of friends.

Mark loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed camping, fishing, lots of hikes, bike rides, travel and backyard birding. A truly devoted fan of hockey and the Boston Bruins. Mark was an extremely hard working, honest man and would give his shirt off his own back.

Mark will be be deeply missed by all for his positive attitude, quick wit, and sense of humour.

A special thanks to all staff and team at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Center.

A visitation at Lampman Funeral Home will be held Thursday, March 17, from 5 to 8pm. Service will be Friday March 18, 10am, also at Lampman Funeral Home.