Hamilton Fire Department
Pensioner's Association
 

         
       
       
         
         

Good & Welfare
     
    Contacts    
         
  Chuck Wilson   Jim McCallum  
  289-260-1231 Voice/Text   (519) 583-3065  
  info@hamiltonfirepensioners.ca   jrmccallum1938@icloud.com  
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    Contact Us    
         
  Are you aware of an HFDPA member that would like to have a home or hospital visit
from our visiting member representative representative(s).
Email:
info@hamiltonfirepensioners.ca
 

 

 
   
         

Report by
Don Alford
October 2024

I have some issues myself, as speech and also forgetting names, etc. 

I need to pass along to one or two retirees to continue taking over as the Visiting Member
 or just phoning members who are not doing so well. 



 

Wellness Check
Dave (Ching) Johnstone
 
If anyone knows of Dave's current address, please call 289-260-1231 or email to: info@hamiltonfirepensioners.ca
 

 

Reported By
Angela Coruzzi
10/18/2026
Frank Coruzzi

Frank has been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease and is currently hospitalized, due to a fall, at HHS-General Campus. The following is a request from his daughter

"If anyone would like to call him, he can be reached at 289-308-6163. He would also be happy to accept any visitors. He lives at 37 Strathcona Ave North, Apt 306

 

Update
Chuck Wilson
Oct 20, 2026
Rick Liebersbach

Hospitalized at Juravinski Hospital for treatment of multiple myeloma, rare blood cancer
CHANGE: Ward E2 2-4; Check patient information before visiting
Visitor Information:
Direct Cell Number: 289-237-6943
If Visiting Call Rick's Daughter Jayde at 289-439-7085 for a good time to visit
as there has been an abundance of visitors
Update: Recent surgery to place a surgical rod in nis femur to strengthen the leg.
Rick hopes to be out by Christmas

 

Reported by
Chuck Wilson
Sept 22, 2026
Mike Jackson

Had a visit with Mike this morning. Still recovering at home and looking after his health
He is looking forward to the Pensioners Banquet and will be attending with his son Sean.

 

Reported by
Chuck Wilson
Aug 8, 2026/
Fred Reading

I visited with Fred and his family at their home in Carlisle after it was reported that Fred was having a medical issue. Fred has dementia but I found that he was very responsive and easy to communicate with.

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Reported by
Pete Hickey
April 14, 2026
Ron MacIntyre

Pete Hickey and Dave Graham visited Ronnie Mac at Ressam Gardens. He recognized them. and they had a nice visit. He can remember some shared memories but has trouble remembering other memories.

Ressam Gardens - A Memory Care Community
1041 West 5th Street, Hamilton
289-426-3074

 

Reported by
Bob Scott
09/12/2026
Carl Cameron

Doing well, exercising every day

 

Reported by
Chuck Wilson
03/05/2026
Frank Ernest

Frank has reported that he has moved to Parkland Retirement Community in Ancaster
as he is having some medical issues.

Reported by
Pauline White
02/23/2026
Ken White

Ken has moved to Long Term Care in Barrie, ON
Roberta Place, 503 Essa Rd; Barrie, ON, L4N 9E4; Phone: (705) 733-3231

Reported by
Chuck Wilson

Sept 22, 2026
Visited with Bob today. He enjoys his residence at Wentworth Lodge
Bob Cober

Bob Cober was moved in January  to Long Term Care
at Wentworth Lodge at 41 South St, Dundas. his wife, Sharon is still not united with him.
He was worried that his dues were up-to-date. I assured him that I would be in touch with
his family. He does have an iPad to communicate with.
Wentworth Lodge - 21 South Street W - Dundas
Rose Court - Room 202
Visiting Hours: 7am to 9 pm
No direct phone number - Nursing Station : (905) 546-2618; Ext: 1941

Update
Oct 2025
Chuck Wilson
George Cort

I was recently in touch with George regarding the Pensioners' Banquet. He is currently living with his son. He is also being treated for bladder cancer but is stable.

Reported by:
Bob Scott
Sept 12, 2026
Dave Lumsden

Recovering from heart surgery and making progress
Dave will be attending the Pensioner's Banquet with his son Andrew.
 

Update
11/18/2025
Sara Steep
Jim Steep
I have have spoken to Jim's Daughter and he is now back home. Visitor's are welcome. Call before going. Contact me at info@hamiltonfirepensioners.ca or 289-260-1231 for the address or contact information.

 

Update
7/24/2026
Bob Scott
Ernie Mills
Ernie is now resident at
The Meadows Long Term Care Home
12 Tranquility Ave, Ancaster; Room 2227
Visited by Bob Scott today. Bob indicates that Ernie is in good spirits and still quite cognizant and remembers a lot of names
 

Update
from C. Wilson
12/09/2025

Ed McGrane



Following a lengthy surgical procedure at St Joseph Healtcare for hip reconstruction, Ed has moved to Edgewater Gardens Long Term Care and Retirement Residence, 428 Broad St W, Dunnville, ON.
Pleased to report that Ed has been receiving visitors, including Jim McCallum who supports us with Good & Welfare visits and calls..

Ed will enjoy your call or visit - Phone: 905-774-2242 (NEW)

Update from
Chuck Wilson

7/8/2024
Norm Bush
I was in touch with Norm lately. Norm has been retired for 32 years and is
feeling relatively well.

 

Update by:
June 2026
Looking for visitors
re: Chuck Wilson
Visit by Jim McCallum and George Mowbray
Walter Romachyk

Walt has been moved to long term care at Extendicare Hamilton - 90 Chedmac Drive, Room 1233

Recently, a worker called to see if some of our members could find the time to visit Walter.

Walter was visited by Jim McCallum and George Mowbray recently

He would love to have some visitors

Reported by
Jim McCallum
June 2026
Paul Marchese  
The Village of Wentworth Heights
1620 Upper Wentworth St (at Rymal
Long Term Care - Room 1235

L9B 2W3

Phone: Call the Nursing station, before visiting at:
Direct to Room: 905-575-4735; Ext: 1231

Local Nursing Station: 905-575-4735; Ext: 8021
   

. Paul is talking very well and is well over any speech problems.  He would welcome to any visitors.  He has lost some of his regular visitors who have passed.  He would be happy to any visitors

 Paul was visited by Jim McCallum and George Mowbray recently.

   

 

 

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