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Andrew Postma, a devoted servant of Christ, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on the morning of May 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on May 2, 1940, Andy lived a life marked by steadfast faith, humility and a bold strength, always trusting in God’s sovereign grace.
He was the beloved husband of Jennie, his faithful companion and dearest friend throughout 63 blessed years of marriage.

Andy was a father to Janette (Bryan) Zomer, Chris, and Andrew. He was lovingly known as Gramps to his granddaughters, Tara (Warren) Deboer and Natasha (Adrian) Korevaar, who cherished his steady presence, wisdom and love which he expressed more in actions than words. He was also deeply loved by his five great grandchildren: Rebekah, Kate, Seth, Elliot and Jonah. He was a caring brother and uncle, whose faithful presence will be remembered fondly.

Andy’s life was testament to his deep faith and commitment to the truths of Scripture. His legacy of love and devotion to Christ will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

“I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!” Psalm 27:13

The family will welcome friends and loved ones for visitation on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Wellandport United Reformed Church. Interment will take place at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Wainfleet. For those who wish to attend the burial, please meet at Wellandport URC at 9:30am on Thursday, May 22, 2025 to process to the cemetery. A funeral service will follow at 11:00am at Wellandport United Reformed Church in Wellandport, Ontario.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to Heritage Christian School or Cairn Christian School would be appreciated by the family.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Irvine “Irv” Muir on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the age of 86. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Carol (2012). Loving father to Glenn, Ron (Kim) and Alan (Paula). Cherished papa to Brock (Rachel), Rebecca (Andrew), Mitchell (Ashley) and AJ. Special great grandfather to Aurora and Atlas. Survived by his sister Barb (Gary) and sister in law Margo. He will be missed by his extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Doug.

Irv received his funeral director license from the Canadian School of Embalming in Toronto in 1962 and started his career in Marmora, Ontario. He met his wife to be Carol and they were married in 1957. They were called back to Niagara in 1964 to help with the Lampman family business. In 1973, Irv and Carol took over both Lampman Funeral Home and Lampman Furniture Store, incorporating into Lampman-Muir Ltd, where the 114 year old business still runs strong today.

Irv and Carol were both active supporters in the community with donations and sponsorships of local churches, service clubs, schools and sports teams. Irv also showed off his prized car collection, (1917 Ford Model-T pick up truck, 1955 Thunderbird and more!), often touring his antique vehicles through local parades.

Irv received his 50 year Volunteer Firefighter service award from the Fenwick Firefighters Association in 2023 as well as his 50 year service award from the Fabulous Fenwick Lions Club in 2019. He was a long time member of Fenwick United Church where he was a Board Member and often an usher.

Irv was a hardcore fan of both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays and you could often find a game on the TV in his room at Woodlands of Sunset. He loved his dogs Casey and especially Katie and spent many holidays at the family cottage on Lake Erie and later Horn Lake, where he pursued his passion of hunting and fishing.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Woodlands of Sunset for their compassionate and kind care of Irv.

All will be welcomed to visit Irv’s family on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 from 4-6pm and 7-9pm at Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Rd, Fenwick, L0S 1C0. A private family service will take place. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Parkinson’s Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.

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April 30, 1933—May 13, 2025

It is with sadness that we bid a final farewell to our father Robert (Bob) Tyminski. He departed peacefully on May 13 at the age of 92; Bob was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Janette (Garrie). He was proud to reach his goal of being the longest living Tyminski!

Bob will be greatly missed by his children: Ann-Marie (Rick) Smith, Tony (Laura) and Rob (Leigh-Anne). He was a proud “Papa” who greatly enjoyed spending time with all his grandchildren. In his later years, he was also blessed with four great-grandchildren.

Bob had a passion for horses from a young age. His biggest accomplishment was building his dream home on a small acreage in North Pelham that included a barn and a couple horses. It was there that “Bobbers” could usually be found working in his garden or puttering in the garage. He busied himself with endless projects, always looking for something to do. His mind was constantly thinking of how to fix or improve things, with the hopes of inventing something remarkable.

The retirement years were spent boating and fishing at their trailer in Parry Sound, where many new friendships were formed. Bob’s last years of his life were shared between St. Charles Village and Royal Rose Place in Welland. He was always quick with a smile and loved to joke with the staff who offered their assistance. He was grateful for the care he received and especially fond of the amazing view he had from his window on the third floor at Royal Rose.

Please join us at Lampman Funeral Home 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, for a visitation at 11 a.m. and service at 1 p.m.; as the family was unable to gather in 2020 after Mom’s passing, the service will celebrate the lives of Mom and Dad together. A private family interment will follow.

It is with great sadness, that the family of John Blaszynski, announces his peaceful passing in his home in Fenwick on Saturday May 10th, 2025.  He was just four weeks shy of his 92^nd birthday and his 64^th wedding anniversary.

John was born in Togo Saskatchewan on June 8^th, 1933 after his family emigrated from Poland.  He was the sixth of seven children born to Ferdinand and Victoria (Fit).  The family moved to a farm on Sumbler Road and he has been a Fenwick boy ever since, choosing Fenwick as the place to grow a family. Family was everything to him.

John was happiest in his own back yard, building structures out of cedar or landscaping with mortar and stone.  John was a great athlete and baseball was his passion. Like many other Ontarians, he was a Toronto Maple Leafs fan.  His greatest contribution to the community was the mentorship and role model that he represented to the many young boys, now men, whom he coached in both hockey and baseball.  John played hockey until he was 71 years old when it was time for him to hang up his skates.  He was a real music lover who played clarinet and saxophone for dances and weddings all through his youth and married life.  In his eighties he started taking piano lessons.

Retiring in his early sixties from Hayes Dana in Thorold, he enjoyed a long retirement, traveling with his wife, golfing all over Niagara, and building his beautiful parklike garden retreat in his cherished home.  John was a proud Fenwick Lion and truly enjoyed the fellowship, fraternity and good deeds of the club.

John is survived by his loving wife Elsie (Baschuk); children John Blaszynski “Chinner”, Brian “Buzz” (Chris) Blaszynski, Karen Blaszynski, Kathy (James) DiGiuseppe (nee Blaszynski), grandchildren Alex, Lauren, Danni, Dante, Julian, Matteo, Trevor, and sister Mary Moroz (Paul) and sister-in-law Cynthia.

He is predeceased by his parents, Ferdinand and Victoria, his sisters Anne (Walter) Kardas, Elaine (Bronson) Pezanoski, his brothers Walter “Buzz” (Wanda) Blaszynski, Joe (Mary) Blaszynski, Stan (“Kitty” Katharine) Blair, brother-in-law Joe Barszcz and sweet uncle to many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the caregivers from Care Partners for their daily support that kept our father comfortable in his home, as per his wishes.  John was also grateful to have daily support from his daughter Karen, who lives close by and kept a watchful eye on both him and Elsie.  To the Fenwick Fire Fighters and other first responders: thank you for being there on each occasion when our father needed assistance.

Visitation for John will be held at Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick on Friday May 16^th, from 5pm to 7pm, followed by a prayer vigil

Funeral Mass will be held at St Ann’s Church, 834 Canboro Road, Fenwick at 11am on Saturday May 17^th.  Rite of committal to follow at Hillside Cemetery 451 Canboro Road, Ridgeville.  Reception to follow at St. Ann’s Church, Fenwick.

In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Shirley Anne Jackson (Francis) born December 6, 1939, passed peacefully on Saturday May 3, 2025, in Orillia at the age of 85, with her loving family by her side. Shirley was the loving wife of Melvin Jackson for 61 years. She was the cherished mother to two handsome boys, Brian Jackson (Karen) and Dennis Jackson (Darlene). She will be missed by her grandchildren whom she adored; Jason Jackson (Stephanie), Robert Jackson (Meaghan Johnson), Brittany Johnson (James), Brooke Saari (Kyle), Tyler Jackson (Jessica). Shirley was blessed by her great-grandchildren, Jace & Cooper Johnson, Wyatt, Levi & Blake Jackson, Karson & Nico Saari, and Alexis Jackson.

Shirley will be sadly missed by her siblings, Evelyn Alexander, Sydney Francis (Sidney), Doug Francis (Barb), and her sister-in-law Leeta Gagnon (Claude). She will be missed by her nieces and nephews and her card playing friends. Predeceased by her brother-in-law Don Elliott and Fred Alexander and sister-in-law Gerry Francis. Predeceased by her parents; Robert & Vera Francis and her in-laws Gladys and Jay Jackson.

Shirley was a registered nurse since 1963 and left the profession in 1964 to run the family business, Jackson’s Auto Body & Wreckers with her husband Melvin for 59 years. She enjoyed her jigsaw puzzles, crosswords and Mahjong games. As well as, playing card games with her family and friends. She loved her summer vacations in Orillia, spending time with family and friends throughout the trailer park and fishing. She was a devoted member of the Fenwick United Church.

Visitation will be held at 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Lampman Funeral Home at 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday May 8, 2025 at 11am at the funeral home with interment to follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Wainfleet.

Donations given to Fenwick United Church or to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Orval Edward Storey on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 87 years old after years of suffering with dementia. Orval was born in Owen Sound, Ont., Aug. 19, 1937 to parents Lilly May and Ron Storey. He is predeceased by his parents, an infant son, wife Dorothy, brothers Ivan (Ruth) and Bob, and sister Ann (Gerry) Gordon. Loving father to Lee and Bill Sherwood, grandpa to Scott (Erika) Sherwood, Rachel (Brandon) Sherwood, great grandpa to Connor and Paislee Shermetta.

Orval helped his father at the family service station in Owen Sound, Ont. Opportunity came for them to relocate to Chambers Corners in Wainfleet, Ont. to run a service station. They ran the service station together until his parents retired, and Orval and Dorothy took over running it. During his working years, he was also a member of the Wainfleet Lions Club. He had many young people from the community work for him over the years. After retirement in 2000, a lot of his time was dedicated to helping get the grounds ready for and setting up the Dean garage at Marshville Heritage Festival with some of his service station collectables. He loved to discuss all things regarding service stations with whoever came by.

Another one of his hobbies was going to antique shows and auctions. It was more of a social thing for him to do and anyone who knew Orval knows he loved to talk.

We would like to thank the staff at Northland Pointe for all the care and compassion you gave Orval. If you wish, a donation can be made to a charity/organization of your choosing. In following with Orval’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Arrangements Entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick, ON. (905-892-4701)

Has peacefully passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, April 10^th, 2025, at age 85 at the St. Joseph Hospital. Beloved husband of Linda Pirson for 55 years. Loving father of George Jr. (Kelly) Pirson and Shelley (Neal) Godbeer. Cherished Grandfather of Jake, Trevor, Zack and Matthew. Loving uncle of Chad (Janine) Ebeling, Jodie (Dan) Rodrigues and Ben (Emily) Ebeling. Great-uncle to Cole, Austin, Mark, Bronte, Brooke and Jordan. Dear Brother of Ruth (Martin), Betty (Bolduc), Fred, Mary Jane (Van Luttikuisen), Keith, Emerson, Harry and John (Barb). Sadly, missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Earl and Irene Pirson, brother Ronald Pirson (late Marylin), sister Ethel Vaughan, Alice Latham, sister-in-laws Judy and Donna Pirson, brother-in-laws Tony Van Luttikuisen and Fred Ebeling and his best friend Jim Crumb.

Family and friends will be welcomed at the Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick, on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 19^th from 10 – 11 a.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at 11 :00 a.m. with Pastor Trevor Main officiating. Interment to follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Wainfleet. A light luncheon will be served at Wainfleet Brethren In Christ Church following the interment. In lieu of lowers, donations to Wainfleet BIC Church would be appreciated by the family.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cecile “Cec” Marie Child on April 3, 2025 at Woodlands of Sunset at the age of 75. She is survived by her granddaughter Heaven and her brothers and sisters. She will be sadly missed by her dear friends Marg, Bev and Kathy. Cec was predeceased by her son Donny.

In keeping with Cec’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations in Cec’s name may be made to The Heart and Hope of Lost and Found Pets-Niagara Region-ATT: Raina (Purrty.paws.rescue@hotmail.com) would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home.

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