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1928
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2022
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Margaret Hanes Obituary
Joy passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022, in Hamilton, Ontario, predeceased in 1998 by the love of her life, her husband Gerald "Jerry" Robert Hanes.
Loving Mother of Bob of Grimsby, ON; Judy of Saskatoon, SK; Bill (Margaret) of Nanaimo, BC; David (Mary) of Alpharetta, GA; and Jim (Lorraine) of Hamilton, ON. Devoted grandmother of Sarah (Bojan), Colin, Jean (Adam), Teresa (Dominique), Shaun (Chantelle), Shelley (Rob), Christopher, Katherine, Tanya, and Lindsey. Proud great-grandmother of Noémie. Aunt to the Hills: Bonnie, John, and the late Tally and Sara; the Jaffrays: Peter (Nancy), Howie (late Sharon), Karen (Sean); and the Brewers: Donna (Jeff) Nelson; and their families.
Born in Kitchener on February 4, 1928, her parents Evelyn (née Thaler) and Walter Guenther both died when Joy was young. Cared for by family, Joy moved to Burlington at a young age. Joy worked hard to put herself through nursing training and was a proud graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1950. She met Jerry in elementary school, and they married on September 9, 1950.
After moving to Grimsby, Joy and Jerry became long-time fixtures in the downtown as the inseparable partners who owned the Grimsby Meat Market from 1971 until their retirement in 1993.
Joy had a generous spirit; she spent countless hours baking in support of the boy scouts, various school and church organizations, and McNally House. She was an experienced seamstress and keen quilter and knitter; making teddy bears brought her much happiness. Joy was an avid reader and loved puzzles (crossword and jigsaw); she enjoyed Wednesday afternoon coffee and cards with her neighbours. Go Blue Jays! Joy was able to travel right across Canada from BC to Newfoundland; sometimes with her children and/or grandchildren. Joy had many friends in Burlington and Grimsby, including her many caring neighbours at her apartment building and around town. She had a fighting spirit (some call it a stubborn streak), that helped her overcome many obstacles throughout her life. In her later years she was known as the "bionic woman" and "the little engine that could" after the many surgeries to repair her hip, knee, heart, and eyes.
The family would like to thank the excellent caregivers that helped Joy during her last two years, including the staff of the LHIN, CarePartners, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Hamilton General Hospital, and the Carlisle Retirement Residence. A private funeral has been held. Joy was interred in Queen's Lawn Cemetery beside Jerry. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation, local food bank, or the Nature Conservancy of Canada, all causes that were dear to Joy, would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Stonehouse-Whitcomb Funeral Home, Grimsby, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com
Loving Mother of Bob of Grimsby, ON; Judy of Saskatoon, SK; Bill (Margaret) of Nanaimo, BC; David (Mary) of Alpharetta, GA; and Jim (Lorraine) of Hamilton, ON. Devoted grandmother of Sarah (Bojan), Colin, Jean (Adam), Teresa (Dominique), Shaun (Chantelle), Shelley (Rob), Christopher, Katherine, Tanya, and Lindsey. Proud great-grandmother of Noémie. Aunt to the Hills: Bonnie, John, and the late Tally and Sara; the Jaffrays: Peter (Nancy), Howie (late Sharon), Karen (Sean); and the Brewers: Donna (Jeff) Nelson; and their families.
Born in Kitchener on February 4, 1928, her parents Evelyn (née Thaler) and Walter Guenther both died when Joy was young. Cared for by family, Joy moved to Burlington at a young age. Joy worked hard to put herself through nursing training and was a proud graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1950. She met Jerry in elementary school, and they married on September 9, 1950.
After moving to Grimsby, Joy and Jerry became long-time fixtures in the downtown as the inseparable partners who owned the Grimsby Meat Market from 1971 until their retirement in 1993.
Joy had a generous spirit; she spent countless hours baking in support of the boy scouts, various school and church organizations, and McNally House. She was an experienced seamstress and keen quilter and knitter; making teddy bears brought her much happiness. Joy was an avid reader and loved puzzles (crossword and jigsaw); she enjoyed Wednesday afternoon coffee and cards with her neighbours. Go Blue Jays! Joy was able to travel right across Canada from BC to Newfoundland; sometimes with her children and/or grandchildren. Joy had many friends in Burlington and Grimsby, including her many caring neighbours at her apartment building and around town. She had a fighting spirit (some call it a stubborn streak), that helped her overcome many obstacles throughout her life. In her later years she was known as the "bionic woman" and "the little engine that could" after the many surgeries to repair her hip, knee, heart, and eyes.
The family would like to thank the excellent caregivers that helped Joy during her last two years, including the staff of the LHIN, CarePartners, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Hamilton General Hospital, and the Carlisle Retirement Residence. A private funeral has been held. Joy was interred in Queen's Lawn Cemetery beside Jerry. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation, local food bank, or the Nature Conservancy of Canada, all causes that were dear to Joy, would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Stonehouse-Whitcomb Funeral Home, Grimsby, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com
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Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Sep. 15, 2022.
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