2021 BRANCH UPDATES & Newsletter

Comrades, We are again deeply saddened to announce that we have been notified of the passing of a long-time branch and community member, Veteran George Warren on Saturday April 17th at the Niagara Falls Hospital. Please see his obituary as listed in Morgan's Funeral Home listed below. He was a great man and will surely be missed. We send our condolences to the Warren Family.

A life well lived! Rejoice for George Warren, he has joined his beloved late wife Ruth Warren (Walker). George passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Niagara Falls General Hospital on April 17th, 2021. Born in Niagara on the Lake, on November 8th, 1926 to the late Frederick and Dora Warren. Cherished brother of the late Fred, late Aylmer (Patricia), and survived by sister Jane Grenke.
Dear father of George (Barb) Warren, Robin (Scott Bratton), Carolynne (Walter Stilphen), Kathleen (Jeffrey Drew), Robert (Kate) Warren, William Warren, John (Karen) Warren.
Loving grandchildren Theresa (Arthur Rock), Michael (Lisa) Wiebe, Rebecca (Scott Moncur), Alexandra (Jeffrey Alerta), Carly Stilphen, Cody (Taylor) Warren, Christy Stilphen, Jessica (Jesse Moreau) Warren, Matthew (Kelly) Drew, Jacob (Kaitlin) Warren, Nick (Allie) Penteluke, Jon Warren, Emily Warren,George Warren Ill and Ben Warren.
Loving great-grandchildren, Charlie and Jack Warren, Madison Moncur, Harper and Spencer
Rock, Andrew and Emma Moncur.
Survived by sister-in-law Mary Williams (and family), sister-in-law Sue Walker (and family), family friend Florence Mearns and many other loving family members.
George was a member of Niagara-on-the-Lake Anglican Church for 65 years. For those whom George touched, the boss was a man full of love for his community, family and people. George's character will live on in the lessons he left his family and friends. For over 50 years he was owner of Warren Heating and Plumbing. The late night service calls to help the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake are retold today. George was a member of the Masonic order (1954), the Shriners (1981), the Royal Canadian Legion (75 years), and a part of the Golden Age club (10 years) where he played cards and socialized with many friends.
As we grieve the loss of George Warren we are mindful that we must also celebrate the life of a good man, a life well lived, a role model for family, and a loving father. He was a hero to his daughters and a best friend to his sons. He will be forever missed. 
Link: https://www.morganfuneral.com/memorials/george-warren/4586237/index.php

BATES, John “Jack” – Passed away peacefully at the Greater Niagara General Hospital on Thursday April 8, 2021 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 65 years. Loving father of Cathy (Benny) Durant, Len (Caroline) Bates, Dan Bates and Anita Bates, Adored and admired grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 5. Dear brother of William (Joan) Bates, Leonard (Colleen) Bates and the late Doug (the late Mary) Bates.
Due to pandemic restrictions a private family service will take place. A public celebration of Jack’s life will take place at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation to Heart Niagara. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com