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Posted Jul 18, 2025 | 3:19 PM
Cameron, Daniel (Dan) Alexander
It is with a heavy heart the family shares the passing of Dan Cameron. He passed away at his home in Grimsby, on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Jackie Barrett. Son of the late Joan and John Cameron and son-in-law of Lucille and Roger Barrett. Dear brother of Cindy Gunter (Dave), Miles Cameron, Bob Cameron, Frank Cameron (Lorraine) and the late Karen Sligh (late Barry) and brother-in-law of Kim Egan (Rick), Richard Barrett (Mary) and Jay Barrett (Tiffany). Dan was born in Toronto and lived the majority of his life in Belleville and Grimsby. He was a kind man who enjoyed meeting people and sharing his love of art and gardening. There were many entertaining crib games and he was always up for a great game of pool. He was a very good golfer and enjoyed the outdoors; wildlife and fishing. Jackie and Dan moved to Grimsby in 2001 and he met many neighbours and built strong relationships with them with weekly garden inspections and his helping gestures with the families. Dan often took visitors to Beamer Conservation Area and Jackie and Dan visited the blooming trilliums every May. He was a very thoughtful man and that continued into his final days. Dan had a special place in his heart for people he met and he was always supportive of his many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was always connected to his brothers and sisters. His Favorite times of the year were Christmases and his trips to cottages and in particular Bob’s Cottage. A celebration of Life will be held at a future date in Grimsby and an Interment will be held at the Belleville Cemetery in the fall. Thank you to Dr. Marc Ysselstein for his commitment to caring and home visits and to the Ontario Health atHome – Palliative care team for their kind and supportive care. To all those caregivers who visited Dan at home and supported his journey, Thank you.
Maureen’s Garden by Bev Chambers
There is a calmness in this garden.
An invitation to just sit,
with no expectations and breathe.
There is a story to this garden, of each plant,
each tree, and each ornament revealed at every turn.
Beneath the shade of the apple and maple tree,
the path meanders.
Splashes of colour surprise the eye.
The pink rose in the corner,
the red begonia in the planter.
Under the dappled light different greens shimmer.
Tall plants prevail
While the understory tells a different tale.
Sit awhile and listen to the bees, the birds, the butterflies.
Hear the sounds of the gatherings past,
And feel the joy of those to come.
If desired, memorial contributions to Bruce Trail Conservancy https://brucetrail.org/ would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com