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  
  Available   Available  

    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
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
J.P. Miron-L288
03/03/2026
Carl Cameron

It has been reported to L288 HFD pensioner that Carl may have
a medical issue

 

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

Update
Jan 19, 2026
Scott Cober
(Son)
Bob Cober

Bob Cober has been moved from his home at Chartwell Deerview Crossing to Long Term Care
at Wentworth Lodge at 41 South St, Dundas. The family is working on the re-uniting his wife Sharon
from Chartwell Deerview Crossing to Wentworth Lodge.

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.

April 2026
Chuck Wilson
Dave Lumsden

Missed Dave at the HFDPA Quarterly Meeting due to Medical Issues
 

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
7/29/2025
Chuck Wilson
Ernie Mills
Ernie is now resident at
The Meadows Long Term Care Home
12 Tranquility Ave, Ancaster; Room 2227
Visitors Welcome
 

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



1/22/2026
John Grimshaw
John has been moved to St Joseph Healthcare at 100 West 5th St
Harbour North wing - Call before going
John has lost most of his mobility, But he particularly likes a candy bar.

 If you visit John, he may not recognize you
 

Update by:
July 29, 2025
Still resident
re: Chuck Wilson
Walter Romachyk

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

He would love to have some visitors

Reported by
Don Alford
Oct 26, 2024
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

 

   

 

 

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