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The Freure family sadly announce the passing of Gerald Freure (son of Charles and Mable Freure) on June 17 at Lookout Ridge in Fonthill.  He was in his 94th year. He was very recently deceased by his loving wife of 71 years, Shirley (June 11). Devoted father of Barbara (Bryan), Ralph (Nancy), Robert, Brenda (Bruce), Beverly (Michael) and Bette (Bill).  Proud grandfather of Brandon (Angela) Dove, Chris (Lisa) and Tom (Katie) Freure, Erin and Derek (Nicole) Kearney, Rebecca (Elliott) Miller and Michael Richards.“Great” grandfather to Ayla and Silas, Nathan, Maddie and Anna, Juliette, Adam, Mark and Eleanor and Callum.  Survived by sister Joan (Joe) Harbell, sister in laws Barb Reid and Ann Roth(Ed), brother in law Bill MacDonald, cousins Jim (Beth) and Margaret Freure, nephew Jim (Pat) Harbell . Gerald played an integral part in the Niagara farming community.  He was awarded a Master Breeders Shield by Holstein Canada. He served on various agricultural boards and committees. He led 4H clubs for 15 years.  He served on the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and as a West Lincoln Alderman for 9 years.  He received the Ontario Bicentennial Certificate of Merit , as well as a Lifetime Achievement award from North Niagara Federation of Agriculture and Citizen of the Year Award. A devoted family man, he was never happier than when surrounded by his loved ones.  Respecting Gerald wishes, cremation has taken place.  Visitation will take place at LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick on Sunday June 17th from 2-4p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A joint Celebration of Life for Gerald and Shirley will be held at Fenwick United Church on Monday, June 18 at 11 a.m.  Lunch to follow at the church.  Private family inurnment at a later date.  The family would like to thank all the staff at Lookout Ridge for their kind and compassionate care.  In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Julie (Julianna) Kelley
September 14^th, 1953 – June 12^th, 2018

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Julie (Julianna) Kelley (nee Balabas) of London, Ontario, formerly of Fonthill, passed away at Victoria Hospital in London in the early hours of Tuesday June 12^th in her 64^th year.

Julie was predeceased by her loving husband Gary Laurence Kelley and her mother Ilona Balabas.  Devoted mother to Sean (Jennifer) and Meagan (Kyle), and adoring Nana to grandchildren Jackson, Spencer and Sadie.

Julie spent many years of her career working behind the scenes in various healthcare institutions, (Welland Hospital, CCAC, and St Mary’s General Hospital) prior to enjoying retirement with her children and grandchildren.

Julie will be greatly missed by extended family including siblings and beloved nieces and nephews.  She will also be remembered by dear friends in Niagara, Kitchener and London, as well as relatives in Hungary.

Respecting Julie’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held at Lampman Funeral Home 724 Canboro Rd, Fenwick Saturday June 23^rd 1 P.M.  Fellowship to follow at Old Pelham  Town Hall 491 Canboro Rd, Ridgeville.

If so desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Canadian Paediatric Stroke Support Association (www.CPSSA.org) are greatly appreciated.

No time to cry, don’t shed a tear, I am with God, in spirit I am here, I kept the faith, my spirit is light, I am at peace now, I fought the good fight.

Love the people God gave you because He will need them back one day. 

Donald Albert Hurst M.A.

September 19, 1935 – June 1, 2018

God saw you getting tired, a cure was not to be

He put His arms around you and whispered,

“Come to Me.”

Sadly, we share the news that Donald passed away at the Welland Hospital in the early hours of June 1st.  Dear husband for 50 years of Mary Jane (Litwiller), devoted dad to Susan Jeffery (Todd) of Fonthill and Andrew Hurst (Jae) of Burlington.  Proud and adored grandpa of Emma Kate, Tessa, Samuel, Lydia, Rachel Jeffery and Mackenzie Hurst.  Don touched so many lives as an educator, coach, author, mentor, historian and volunteer.  Don taught secondary school with the Hamilton-Wentworth Board of Education for 34 years.  As he said, he loved his first day, his last day and most of the days in between! In keeping with Don’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.  Thanks to Juravinski Oncology and Radiation; CCAC and his PSW Nadia.  If so desired, memorial donations to the  charity of your choice greatly appreciated by the family.