It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father and grandfather, Dan on Septemat the St. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, October 4th at 11:00am. The family will receive friends at the HAINE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 26 Ormond Street South, Thorold on Monday from 5:00-8:00pm. Joan had many great trips to visit family in Wales and England and enjoyed many adventures throughout Europe and Asia with her family.
She was well travelled and greatly enjoyed sharing her love of travel with her children and grandchildren. Joan lived a life well-lived and enjoyed opening her house for many gatherings of family and friends over the years. Joan will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States. Joan is survived by her eldest brother, Evan (Ella) Griffiths, and is predeceased by her siblings Ivy (Roy) Leather, Billy (Lillian) Griffiths, and Derwyn (Janie) Griffiths and her sister-in-law, Stella (Eddie) Skursky. Joan was immensely proud of, and will be greatly missed, by her children Michael (Sue) and Todd her grandchildren Mike (Meredith), Mark, Josh and Luke, and her great-grandson Henry. Joan was predeceased by her husband Roy (1984), and leaves behind her long-time companion, Steve Coakley. In her 91st year, Joan Petrychanko (nee Griffiths) quietly passed away. If so desired, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, or Niagara Health system would be appreciated by the family. Cremation has taken place with the HAINE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 26 Ormond Street South, Thorold. A celebration of life is planned for 12:00pm November 5th, 2022 at Amici’s Banquet & Conference Centre, 2740 Merrittville Hwy, Fonthill Ontario. He loved to travel throughout the Caribbean and Europe, with his favourite destination being Aruba. An avid Soccer player in his younger days, a lover of tennis and golf, Steve worked at General Motors for 30 years before retiring in 2012. Loving brother to Lynn (Ted) Charlesworth, Helen Brocklehurst, and Gloria (Alan) Thomas, and uncle to all his Nieces and Nephews in England. Loving father of Fay Weir and her husband James, Grant Ludlam and his partner Andrea Parks, and grandfather to Hayden & Colbey Ludlam, and Declan Weir. Born in Sheffield England on February 24th, 1950, he immigrated to Canada in 1981 with his beloved wife, now of 50 years, Jennifer (née Jenkinson). Catharines Hospital at the age of 72 with his loving family by his side. Peacefully on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at the St. Cremation with the HAINE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 26 Ormond Street South, Thorold. In lieu of any flowers, please make a donation to Wellspring Niagara in Colin’s memory. Work hard, love your family, and don’t worry about what people think of you. As per Colin’s wishes, no formal visitation will take place, but a wake in honour of his memory will take place on Saturday, October 15th at Holiday Inn (327 Ontario St, St. You could also always find him by breaking out the Scrabble board. Outside of spending time with his family, one could find Colin on the golf course with his friends, working on that short game that always eluded him.
A coach for the Thorold Soccer Club for many years, Colin took pride in shaping the lives of young men and women. Colin worked at General Motors for 37 years and was enjoying his recent retirement as it allowed him to more frequently go to his favourite place – Las Vegas. From drives to tournaments and races, to cheering from the sidelines, to helping with homework – no one was as dedicated to their family. He never missed a game, race, graduation, or recital, and was a tremendous father, brother, grandfather, and uncle. Colin’s priority and pride was his family. Colin was predeceased by his parents James and Teresa Lyons, siblings Patrick, Patricia, Keith Lyons, and brother-in-law Frank Hagar. Finally, Colin is survived by his surrogate brothers, Casey Sullvan, Ryan Sullivan, Mark Ridolfi and Bill Gillan. Colin is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Survived by his wife of 37 years Frances, and children Karly (Anthony Radomile) and Patrick (Isabella Mazzarolo) brother Kevan, sister Margaret Hagar, honourary sister Darlene Gillen, and sister-in-law Nancy Koski (Michael) in-laws Mario and Rita Pirillo and brand-new granddaughter Teresa Radomile. Colin passed away surrounded by family and loved ones after a short and hard-fought battle with cancer. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Colin Gerald Lyons on October 5, 2022.
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