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Congregational News Archives 2011

Highlighting the Presbyterian community in the area of Hamilton, Ontario.


Death of the Rev. Helen Allum

The Rev. Helen Ruth (nee Oliver) Allum went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the Rev. Dr. Walter Allum of Waterloo and formerly of Dundas. Helen will be remembered and missed by Walter’s children and their families: John (Suzanne) of Dundas, Peter (Barbara) of Hamilton, Mary (Bill) Nunn of Waterloo, Nancy (Rick) Frost and James (Susan McMurrich) of Winnipeg Manitoba. Dearly loved aunt of Elizabeth (Jackie) Barnes of Albuquerque, NM. Predeceased by her parents, Captains Miriam and Timothy Oliver (Salvation Army), her sister June George and brother Arthur Oliver. Always a woman of deep faith, Helen followed a call to service after a career with CP Rail and enrolled as a student at Ewart College. Designated as a deaconess of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, she, for many years, served the people of the North End of Hamilton with love and devotion. When God’s call came again, this time to the ministry of Word and Sacrament, Helen responded with courage and commitment. Upon completion of her theological studies, Helen, along with Walter, ministered to the congregations of Arthur and Gordonville. Beyond her own ministry, Helen was a loving wife and supportive partner to Walter in all of the work of the congregations to which they were called. She was a friend to all. A funeral service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 23 Melville St., Dundas, ON, Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 1 p.m. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. A reception will immediately follow in the church parlour. Condolences for the family and in celebration of her life and ministry, memorial gifts may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church, Dundas, the Presbyterian College, Montreal, PQ. or St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener and may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. "In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths" Proverbs 3:6

Death of the Rev. Byron Nevin

Word has been received today (Friday, October 28th., 2011) of the death of the Rev. Byron Nevin, a retired Minister within the Presbytery of Hamilton. We express our condolences and offer prayers on behalf of his wife Jean and their children Kathy and Robert and their families. A date for a memorial service has not been confirmed but will be held at St Andrew's Church, Ancaster. Byron served as the Minister of the joint charge of St. Andrew's Church, Ancaster and the Alberton Presbyterian Church from 1967 to 1986. A Memorial Service will be held in St. Andrew's Church, Ancaster, on Saturday, November 12th., at 11:00 am. The service will be followed by a lunch. Friends are invited to join with the family in celebrating Byron's life. Additional details are available from the obituary notice in the Hamilton Spectator which may be viewed by clicking on Nevin Obituary.

Death of the Rev. Mark Hoogsteen

The Rev. Mark Hoogsteen, Minister of Knox Presbyterian Church, Burlington, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, May 28th. We express our condolences and offer prayers on behalf of his wife Katherine and their three sons Timothy, Daniel and Samuel and on behalf of other family members and the membership of Knox Church. Additional details are available from the obituary notice in the Hamilton Spectator which may be viewed by clicking on Hoogsteen Obituary.