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It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Henry Van Tuyl on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the age of 72 surrounded by his family.

John was the beloved husband of Carol (Ross) for 48 years and a devoted father to Chris & Henny, Megan and Alex & Amber.

He will lovingly be remembered by his grandchildren Joshua & Chloe, Kate, Madison, Zachary, Sarah, Emily, John and James. He was joyfully anticipating the arrival of his first great-grandchild.

He will be deeply missed by his brothers Henk & Rita, Joe & Ann, Harry & Beatrix and Leo & Tina and their families.  John will also deeply be missed by the large Ross family as well as many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.

John took great pride in his work as a truck driver which he worked hard at for 50 years.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lampman Funeral Home Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0

The funeral will be held at Riverside CRC, 74094 Wellandport Rd. Wellandport, ON L0R 2J0.  on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

We would like to thank all the staff at Walker House Welland for all the excellent care they provided to John as well as John’s home healthcare team, Rucille and Jade.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Walker House Hospice Welland at HospiceNiagara.ca

On 10 August 2026, at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby, Doreen Brush, formerly
of Welland and Fonthill, in her 98th year. Dear mother of Kathryn (Kathy) Brush and Jean
Friesen (Thom), and beloved Nana of Michael, Mark, and Laura Friesen. Also deeply missed by
companion Jim McDonald and sister Marlyn McGee.

Predeceased by her husband Ross Brush;
twin brother Derwood Bulmer and sisters Freda Kelly, Orlee Dowsett, and Shirley Bunker; and
son-in-law John Shearman. Doreen will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews and
by her many friends whose lives were enriched by her sparky personality, perpetual good cheer,
and kind heart.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Chartwell Orchards in Vineland for their
care of Doreen during her last year.

Following Doreen’s wishes, cremation has occurred.
Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 pm on Friday 14 August 2026 at Lampman Funeral Home,
724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick (905-892-4701). In lieu of flowers, and in keeping with Doreen’s
generous spirit, memorial donations to Wellspring Niagara (https://wellspring.ca/niagara/ways-
to-give/donate/) or the Welland Hospital (https://niagarahealthfoundation.com/ways-to-
donate/in-memory-donations/: scroll down to “Most Urgent Needs, Welland”), would be
sincerely appreciated.

January 19, 1963 – June 30, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Alvin Dilts at age 63. Terry went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, surrounded by his sister Lisa, sister-in-law Cindy, and friend Marianne, in Kelowna, BC, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Terry is deeply missed by his loving sister Lisa and brother Gary. Loving Uncle to Sarah (Troy), Diana (Dave), Joanna (Mitch), Jonathan, Zach (Christine), Brittany (Brian), Lacey, and Kayli (Dan). Loving Great Uncle to Seth, Travis, Kristen, Scarlett, Rose, Abbie, Axel, Lily, and Maci. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Leta Dilts (Sider), brother Richard Dilts, nephew Tyler Dilts, and sister Janet Lucille. Terry will be missed by his long-time friend, Marianne Stefanik and her son Jaime Laplante.

Terry’s work life started on farms in southern Ontario, such as picking tobacco and catching chickens. He most recently worked as a courier in Kamloops BC, at the Ferrero Plant in Brantford ON, at Pinty’s in Paris, ON, and at Ruff Clarkson Steel in Brantford ON. Terry was a hard worker and took great pride in his work. He was a quiet soul, but loved deeply, and loved watching sports, particularly the Buffalo Bills, Toronto Maple Leaf’s and Toronto Blue Jays.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lampman Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1 pm, at the Wainfleet Brethren In Christ Church. Visitation with the family will be held from 12 noon to 12:45 pm prior to the service. Interment to follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Wainfleet with a light lunch following at the Wainfleet BIC Church. Memorial donations can be made to the Wainfleet BIC Church.

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. (Luke 12: 6-7)

The family of Karl Gullett announces his passing on July 30, 2026, at the age of 84. He was a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, and coach who left an indelible mark on his community.

For 56 years, Karl was a devoted husband to Charlotte. Together, they built a beautiful life in the small town of Wainfleet, establishing a legacy that lives on through his wife, their three children—Cori [Kraig], Brent [Lisa], and Allison [Matt]—as well as six cherished grandchildren— Garrett [Taylor], Cassidy, Kaylen, Kollin, Chase, Ainsley, Nash, and one great-grandchild— Aurora.

Karl was a man of few words, but his support and dependable presence spoke louder.

As a man of action, he always made sure that his family was taken care of before himself. He famously hated planes, trains, and automobiles, but that never stopped him from traveling and showing up for every family moment. In the driver’s seat of his van of choice, with the Beatles’ top hits album playing— no road trip was too far. Outside of his family, he dedicated his career to shaping young lives as an elementary school physical education teacher and a sports coach for his children and students.

He was an avid fan of the Yankees and the Maple Leafs, but in turn was also their harshest critic. Karl was never afraid to voice his sharp opinions on sports, politics, and the weather.

Karl was a well-rounded athlete who played baseball and hockey for most of his life. He then transitioned his competitive spirit to golf, an activity he deeply enjoyed playing with his close friends until his final days. His dedication to his family, students, and friends will be long remembered by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family gathering held at a later date.

Peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Blenheim Community Village, Blenheim, ON., in her 89th year.

Beloved wife of the late Irme Varga (2021).

Loving mother of John Pastor (Susan Thomas), Julia Pastor and Gabriel Varga.

There will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place.

Arrangements entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON.

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Robert Shiels on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the age of 62.

Paul was the beloved husband of Jackie for 36 years and a devoted father to Devon & Hannah, and Paige.

He will be deeply missed by his family, including Lorraine & David, Steven & Carol, Margaret, Marlene & Wilbert, Randy & Diane, Sandra & Phil, Jon & Tanya, as well as many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.

Paul thoroughly enjoyed time spent with family and loved creating lasting memories with them, especially during family vacations. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend whose love, generosity, and unwavering dedication to those he cared about will never be forgotten. Paul genuinely enjoyed golfing, watching sports, and sharing good times with family and friends.

Paul took great pride in his work as a carpenter with Stolk Construction. He always looked forward to returning to work and being with the guys whenever he had to take time away.

Paul will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Riverside CRC, 74094 Wellandport Rd. Wellandport, ON L0R 2J0. A Celebration of Life will be held at the church on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

For those who cannot attend but would like to watch, the service will be livestreamed on the Riverside Christian Reformed Church YouTube channel.

Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada in Paul’s memory. https://diabetes.ca/

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

Norman Edwin Hardy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, at Walker House Hospice in Welland, surrounded by his family, at the age of 86.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Lyla (Warner) of 61 years; daughter, Colleen (Kevin); granddaughter, Mikayla (Bryan); and great-granddaughter, Jaycee. Norman is remembered by his siblings: Joyce (Bill, deceased), Bill (Dorothy), Vera (Vince, deceased), Gord (Helen), and Barry(Karen). His in-laws include Eric (Jessie, both deceased), Elsie (Clarence, both deceased), Harold (Mary, deceased), Myrtle (deceased), Charles (deceased) (Jean) and Margaret (Ken, both deceased), Bruce (deceased), Helen, Marion (Tom, both deceased), Janet (Doug), and Archie (Bonnie). He leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Christian Rabbat of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton nephrology department for many years of care before transferring his care closer to home. Thank you to Dr. Kathleen Quinn of Niagara Health – Welland Site, for the last six years of support, the Welland dialysis unit, and the dedicated staff and nurses there. Special thanks to Krista Torraville, for her guidance over the years in the dialysis unit, and to the PSWs from Paramed for their care and assistance at home. Thanks to the wonderful staff at Walker House for their love and support for Norm and his family. Finally, thanks to Pastor Stephen Hare for his spiritual care over the past several years.

Norman was a lifelong dairy farmer residing in Wellandport. In his retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and cherished camping trips with Lyla, traveling to both the West Coast and East Coast of Canada. Their favorite camping destination was Algonquin Park, where they enjoyed canoeing, biking, hiking and fishing.

Coffee time for family and friends will be held at Winger Church Hall on June 20, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. at 43238 Hwy. #3, Wainfleet. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Winger Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home, located at 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON (905-892-4701).

Dorothy Eileen (Crowe) Haist. 1922-2026 Passed away peacefully May 10 in her 104th year. Dorothy graduated from the Mack School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse in 1944 and spent the next few years nursing at the St. Catharines General Hospital until starting a family. She later returned to nursing, working at the Welland General Hospital on Riverside Drive, until the new hospital was opened. She spent a few years there working in the Emergency Department and then became Head Nurse of Emergency. She spent the rest of her career there until her retirement. She was predeceased by her husband Harold and daughter Jane. Cremation has taken place and a private family ceremony will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON (905-892-4701)