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Shiner Gallagher was a Hamilton Alderman in 1933-34 and was active in the community. He served as Director of Chedoke Hospital during the Great Depression. Mr. Gallagher was the driving force, along with G. Vert Rayner and Jean McTaggart, in answering a community need by founding Amity Goodwill Industries in 1935. In 1984, to celebrateContinue reading “1992: T.H.L. “Shiner” Gallagher”

Jerry grew up in Corktown. Two things will remain attached to Jerry Ormond: his column (The Hamilton Spectator) and his camera. He was known to write with wit and wisdom. Jerry was instrumental in creating the  Hamilton Sports Wall of Fame in Copps Coliseum which honoured our athletes who gained national and international fame(The wallContinue reading “1991: Jerry Ormond”

Pearl was a founding member of the Irish Canadian Club and held many executive positions over the years. In 1992, Pearl co-authored a book with Gerry Mahoney “The Irish Club of Hamilton” it resides in the archives at the Hamilton Public Library.

Victor K. Copps was the peoples mayor. Mayor Copps was responsible for the construction of many new facilities including Hamilton Place, Jackson Square and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Unfortunately he was felled by a heart attack and although he left politics, he remained in the hearts of the people he had served. OneContinue reading “1989: Victor Copps”

Sister Joan O’Sullivan’s lifelong team and individual efforts have helped accomplish much for the people of Hamilton-Wentworth and surrounding areas. The influence of her good work and caring, however, has reached far beyond our region such as outreach programs in Dominica, Jamaica, Haiti, Romania, Russia, and Uganda. During her 10-year tenure, with St. Joseph’s healthcare,Continue reading “1988: Sister Joan O’Sullivan”

Jim was born in Galway, Ireland and immigrated to Canada in 1949. For a year he worked hard building a house for his wife and family who arrived in 1950. One of the founding members of the Irish Canadian Club of Hamilton, Jim was past president and recipient of the “roll of honour”. Jim wasContinue reading “1987: James Lyons”

Bishop Emeritus Anthony Tonnos has stated that, “Bishop Ryan was a native son of Hamilton, an exceptional priest and bishop. There is not a Catholic in our diocese that has not been touched in some way by his foresight and strong leadership during years of great growth and change in the church. His devotion toContinue reading “1986: Bishop Joseph F. Ryan”