Henry Bernard d’Eon
December 23, 1929 - November 21, 2024
It is with great sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Henry Bernard d’Eon on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, at the age of 94, shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Born on December 23, 1929, in Middle West Pubnico, Nova Scotia, to the late Charles and Leonice (d’Entremont) d’Eon, Henry was the middle child of seven siblings. He is predeceased by Mariette (2013), Leonce (2018), Delbert (2011), and Benoit (2013). Survived by his sisters Delphine and AnneMarie, Henry will also be lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews, neighbours, and special friends.
Henry moved to Hamilton, Ontario, at the age of 20, where he began a 38-year career at Stelco, working primarily in the 1210 Mill until his retirement in 1988. Known for his strong work ethic, Henry enjoyed a life filled with family, gardening, tinkering in his garage, attending his grandchildren’s events, and whizzing around the neighbourhood on his scooter in his later years.
Beloved husband to Mary (née Gillis) for almost 70 years until her passing on March 10, 2024, Henry was a loving father to Corinne (Larry) Austin, Rachelle (Tom) Kaduk, Charlene (Steve) d’Eon-Weis, Wayne (Yukiko), and Alan (Shelly). Cherished Grandpa to Dennis (Sarah) Austin, Breanne (Dylan) Hachey, Kevin Austin, Kiara (Andie Norman) Weis, Kassidy Weis, and Mirai d’Eon, he was also a proud Great Grandpa to Mariline, Henry Austin, Sunny, and Leo Norman.
Henry will be remembered as a quiet, compassionate man who preferred to listen and was respected by all who knew him. His legacy of love and cherished memories will remain in the hearts of his family and friends.
Visitors will be received at P.X. Dermody Funeral Home, 796 Upper Gage Ave. (between Mohawk & Fennell), Hamilton, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
