LAWRENCE (LARRY) KOWALCHUK
KOWALCHUK, LAWRENCE (LARRY) – on Sunday August 30, 2015 at the Welland County General Hospital, Larry Kowalchuk of Wainfleet in his 85th year. Loving husband to Marjorie. Dear father of Christopher (Debra Walks) and Susanne (Carlos Morales. Loving grandfather to August, Imogen, Reva, Sebastian and Andres. Larry is survived by his brothers Kenneth (Margaret) and Joseph (Judy). Respecting Larry’s wishes Cremation has taken place. There will be no Visitation or Service. Arrangements entrusted to the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick.
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HEATHER IRVINE
IRVINE, HEATHER – at her late residence in Welland on Tuesday August 18, 2015 in her 51st year. Heather is survived by her daughter Taylor and her former husband and good friend Don, as well as her mother Mary Boyak. Heather will be sadly missed by her brothers Mark, and Erwin (Kim) and her sister Shirley Marando (Paul). Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick on Tuesday August 25th at 10:00 A.M. Inurnment at Fonthill Cemetery to follow. Visitation will be on Monday August 24th, from 7-9 P.M. Donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated by the family.
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CARL KRATZ
KRATZ, CARL – on Tuesday August 18, 2015, Carl Kratz of Fonthill in his 84th year. Beloved husband to Lucy. Loving father of Kenneth (Marrisa), Dave, Karen Fraser (Bruce), Arlene Dzurky (Steve), Karl (Hettie), Brian, and Jim (Marion). Proud grandpa to Jim, Lauren, Clayton, Tom, Daniel, Allan, Carolyn, Julie-Ann, Stephen and David. Great grandpa to Evelyn and Cohen. Carl is the loving brother of Marilyn Barnhart (Richard) and Sandra Muise (Sandy). Special brother in law to Jim Tirone (Mary). Carl worked at Atlas Steels in Welland as a Supervisor Foreman for over 42 years. Resting at the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick for Funeral Service in the LAMPMAN CHAPEL on Thursday August 20th at 1:00 P.M. Interment at Fonthill Cemetery to follow. Visitation will take place from 10:00 until the time of Service at 1:00 P.M. Donations to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
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PATRICK WILLIAM PATTISON
PATTISON, PATRICK WILLIAM – at the Welland County General Hospital on Wednesday July 22, 2015, Patrick Pattison of Fenwick in his 46th year. Loving husband to Marie. Dear father of Megan, Juliana and Maya. Loving son of Terry and Carol. Dear brother of Christopher (Meredith). Patrick will be sadly missed by his nieces Amanda and Taylor and his nephew Matthew, as well as his grandmother Reta Osman, father in law Claude Roberge (Nancy), mother in law Claire Piche (Brian) and brother in law Louis Roberge (David).
Cremation has taken place. Please note the location for the Memorial Service has been changed to the FENWICK UNITED CHURCH, 1050 Church Street, Fenwick, on Wednesday July 29th at 1:00 P.M.. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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CLARENCE RAAFLAUB DILTS
DILTS, CLARENCE RAAFLAUB – on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, 6 days before his 86th birthday. Dear husband to Leta. Loving father of Richard (Tracey-Div., Catherine), Gary (Cindy), Terry (Maryann) and Lisa Robins (Mark). Dear grandfather to Sarah Tutti (Troy), Diana Kun (David), Joanna Dilts, Jonathan Dilts, Zachariah Dilts (Christine), Brittany Finlayson (Brian), Tyler Dilts, Kayli Bell (Daniel) and Lacey Robins. Great grandfather of Seth, Travis and Kristen Tutti, Scarlett Kun, Abriella Dilts and Lillie Bell. Predeceased by his parents Harley (1990) and Mildred (Raaflaub 1980), as well as his sister Ida (1939) and daughter Janet (1957). Clarence was Married in 1952 to Leta Sider in Niagara Falls. He worked on many area farms as a youth. He also worked at Cyanamid, Erie Peat Moss Company and Robin Hood Flour Mills. He finished his career as a Transport Driver for Philips Transport, Laidlaw and Contrans. Resting at the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick for Funeral Service in the LAMPMAN CHAPEL on Friday July 10th at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Wainfleet to follow. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Donations to the Port Colborne B.I.C. Church would be appreciated.
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WALERIAN (JOE) DOBRUCKI –
WALERIAN (JOE) DOBRUCKI – peacefully at the Welland County General Hospital on Sunday June 28, 2015, Walerian (Joe) Dobrucki, in his 100th year. Predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Adela (2010). Loving father of Daniel, Richard (Wiesje), and Gary (1986). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Angie Greenwood (Jim), Kim Killins (Brad) and Joe Dobrucki (Jennie), and his 8 great grandchildren Ty, Meg, Kaeli, Alexis, Sarayah, Kaleb, Ella and Audrey. Also survived by his sister Lonnie Wiencek and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Edward, Bolek and Dolek and his sisters Sophie Jablecki and Stephanie (1937). Walerian was born in the section of the Austro Hungarian Empire that became Poland after World War I, on February 26, 1916 and led an incredible life. He and his family survived a Siberian Work Camp in World War II and upon their release he fought all over the Middle East and Europe including conquering the Germans at Monte Cassino. After the War he immigrated to Canada and bought his farm in Wellandport. He lived there up until a few days before his passing. Resting at the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick. Visitation will be on Wednesday July 1, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. The Funeral Service will be at St. Anns Catholic Church in Fenwick on Thursday July 2, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Welland to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
EDWARD LUKACS
LUKACS, EDWARD – passed away at his late residence in Welland on Wednesday June 24, 2015 in his 59th year. Eddie will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of his Life will take place at the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road in Fenwick on Tuesday June 30, 2015 FROM 2-4 P.M.
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HORTON, MADELINE
HORTON, MADELINE – at her late residence in Fenwick on Saturday June 6, 2015, Madeline Horton in her 98th year. Loving mother of Mark (Bitsy), Suzanne Regenye, Jinny Rinker and Wendy Bantten (Paul). Dear grandmother to ten and great grandmother to nine. Predeceased by her husband David. Resting at the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick for Visitation on Tuesday June 9th, from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, North Pelham on Wednesday June 10th at 1:00 P.M. Interment at North Pelham Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Elizabeth Foundation or the Charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.