Obituaries

MITCHELL, Robert Bruce “Bob” – Passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the age of 77. 

Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Mitchell. Loving father of Kristina (Adam), and Grandpa Bobby of Axel, Kathrynne, and Emma. Bob will be remembered by his children, Richard (Ashley), Alex (Rob), and Tina (Paul), and their families. Sadly, missed by his nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his sister, Joan and several family members. 

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RIVET, Blanche Claire Marie (née Gignac) - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Fergus, Ontario, at age 87, with her loving daughters, Laureen and Christine, by her side.

She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Marcel (1979) and by their infant daughter, Louise Patricia Anne (1961). She was also predeceased by her parents, Abe and Jeanne Gignac; her dear brothers, Omer, Abie, Emile, Frank and Dennis; and her devoted sisters Vicky Law, Hazel Morrison ... [more]

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BUSCHEMEYER, Frank William – Passed away peacefully at North Wellington Health Care, Palmerston on Monday, June 16, 2025 in his 73^rd year. 

Beloved husband of Carole for 25 years. Loving father of April (Jeff), Tracy (Ken), Anita (Todd), and Kimberly (Clinton). Grandpa of Justin, Carson, Izzy, Leah, Ken Jr., Abby, Kora, Mikey, Alexia, Taylor, Joshua, and Papa of Allayna and Morgan. Great-Papa of Gracie-Mae. ... [more]

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DODDS, Shirley Marie (née Rawn) – Of RR#3 Durham, Shirley passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Friday, June 6, 2025 in her 94^th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Hugh Dodds (2015), and son Wayne Dodds (2013). Loved mother of Allan Dodds and wife Marlene of Lisle, Joyce Barrette and husband Jay of Kitchener; and mother-in-law of Beth Dodds of Waterloo. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Dodds and partner Tineke, Julie Sangster and husband ... [more]

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FELSBOURG, Gary Allan – Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Hospice Wellington on Sunday, June 1, 2025 in his 52^nd year. 

Beloved husband of Juanita (née Tobin) Felsbourg. Loving father of Robert Felsbourg and Abbie Morrissey, Tatiana Felsbourg and her fiancé Ryan Culp, Noah Felsbourg, and the late Aidan Felsbourg (2017). Cherished grandfather of Charleigh and Beau. Son of Gerrit and the late Isabelle Felsbourg. Brother of Martin and ... [more]

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Suzanne Lynne Brown

September 30, 1948 – May 17, 2025

Predeceased by parents, Beatrice Cuffney Brown and Jack Brown, Suzanne had fond memories growing up beside a two-room schoolhouse and riding horses through what would become the Toronto Zoo and the Rouge Valley National Park with her elder brothers Bruce (Debbie) of Dundas, ON and Ted (Pam) of Boca Raton Florida. When she graduated from Chiropractic ... [more]

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GHENT, Amber Anne

January 3, 2014 – May 12, 2025

It is with broken hearts that the family of Amber Ghent announce her tragic passing. Cherished daughter of Trina Ghent and Adam Ghent and his fiancée Trish Murray. Adored little sister of Avery Ghent. Loved step-sister of Cole, Devin and Carter Murray. Beloved granddaughter of Annamaria Franco-Cox, John Cox (Pat Lane), Brad Ghent and the late Sandra Wilhelm. ... [more]

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MARTIN, Shirley Joan – Passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in her 94^th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband and soulmate, Ralph Martin (1994). Loving mother of Paul and Donna Martin, Terry and Terry Martin, Rob and Theresa Martin, Beth and Ron Graham, and Joanne and Karl Aitken. Cherished Grandma of Steve, Sasha, Jeff, Cara, Ian (Joanne), Chris (Marnie), Cameron, Julianne (Tyler), Nadine (Matt), Shawn (Emily), and Jason ... [more]

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MARTIN, Mary M. – Passed away peacefully at her home, on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the age of 71. She leaves to mourn her beloved husband Laverne B. Martin. Dear mother of Ellen & Edwin Bearinger, Lorene & Clare Bowman, Lawrence & Doreen Martin, and Miriam & Murray Bowman, all of Mount Forest. She will be missed by her six grandsons and 13 granddaughters. She is survived by one brother and six sisters: Esther (Wesley) Weber, Lena (Eldon) Frey, Martha (Lester) Martin, ... [more]

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ROWLEY, William Vernon “Bill” – Of Rosemont, formerly of Conn, passed away unexpectedly at Waterloo Regional Health Network on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Alice “Sally” (née Grosbeck) Rowley (who predeceased him exactly 20 years ago this week). Loved father of Lisa (Peter) Keller of Mount Forest, Floyd (Diana) of Rosemont, Rodney of Rosemont, and Jason (Michelle) of Mount Forest. Dear grandfather of Shayla, Aylee, Grace (Cameron), ... [more]

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WILSON, Kent William – Passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Friday, April 25, 2025 in his 65^th year. Beloved husband of Bonnie Wilson (née McDougall) for 41 years. Dear father of Paul Wilson and his wife Amanda, Christopher Wilson and his wife Brenda, and Raymond Wilson and his wife Alyssa. Loving Grandpa of Kaysha, Chloe, Olivia, Avery, Amelia, Ethan, William, Brooklynn, and Violet. Kent will be missed by his siblings: Mabel Rodgers, ... [more]

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JELLICOE, William David “Dave” – It is with heavy hearts that we announce Dave’s unexpected passing on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Palmerston and District Hospital in his 76th year.

Beloved husband and soulmate of Nancy Jellicoe (née Oostyen). Loving father of Chris Jellicoe (Lanny), and Terry Jellicoe. Grandpa of Hailey, Piper, and Danger. Son of Dorothy Jellicoe. Brother of Scott Jellicoe (Laurie), Ken Jellicoe (Sandy), Tom Jellicoe (Stephanie), Kathryn Wenham (Mark), ... [more]

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HINDLEY (FAGAN), Michael Victor - The family of Michael Victor Hindley (formerly known as Michael Victor Fagan) of Mount Forest, Ontario are saddened to announce his passing at home of natural causes on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the age of 76 years. 

He is remembered by his children Carole-Ann (Carey) Petrella and Sean-Thomas Fagan (Karyn), his three grandchildren (Tyler, Cole and Claire), his sister Beryl Livingston (Bill), his brother Leonard and by his friends. Michael ... [more]

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ORR, Patricia “Pat” – Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Care, Guelph, on Friday, April 11, 2025 in her 100^th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, John Orr (2010). Loved mother of Anne Marie Orr of Guelph, Michael Orr and his wife Susan of Mount Forest, and Margaret Church and her husband Jack of Edmonton. Cherished grandmother of Tanesha (Alex), Natalie (Luke) and Stephanie (Malcolm); and great-grandmother of Landon, Cullen and Cameron. Survived ... [more]

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KERR, Barbara “Barb” – It is with great sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of our mother Barbara Kerr (née Edwards) on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, just six days shy of her 91^st birthday. 

Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" Kerr (2017). Cherished mother of Norman and his wife Sandra of London, David and his wife Christine of Dundalk, Scott of Edmonton, Alberta, and Thomas and his wife Amanda of Holstein. Loving ... [more]

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ECCLES, Alexander “Ike” – Peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospital - Hamilton Health Sciences in his 82^nd year. He will be missed by his brother Ken, his extended Ponderosa family, and many, many dear friends, especially his beloved dog Jackson. He is predeceased by his parents Alexander & Edith Eccles.

Ike was a longtime resident of Holstein and Mount Forest. He owned and operated a farm in the Holstein area for many years, and was also ... [more]

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PAYNE, Douglas Joseph – Of Mount Forest and formerly of Palmerston, passed away at Strathcona Long Term Care on March 17, 2025 in his 84^th year.

Beloved husband of the late Gail Payne (2019). He was predeceased by his son, Mike Payne (2021). 

Private arrangements entrusted to England Funeral Home. 

THEDORF, Jean Della – Passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in her 96^th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Gordon Thedorf (2010). Loved mother of Nancy McKinley of Baden, Sandra Fettes and her partner Dave Walker of Southgate Township, and Kevin Thedorf of Kitchener. Dear grandmother of Mark McKinley, Michelle McKinley (RJ Brown), Pamela Fettes (Sean Satvat), Trevor Fettes, Joslynn Thedorf and Justin Thedorf. Loving great-grandmother ... [more]

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SHEARER, Daniel Nickolis Keath

November 27, 1962 – March 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Daniel. Daniel passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 2, 2025 at the age of 62 in Mount Forest, Ontario. He was born in Toronto, Ontario on November 27, 1962. He is survived by his sisters; Patricia Sanderson (Harold) of Durham, Colleen Flintoff (Bill) of Oshawa, Ramona Shearer (Mark) ... [more]

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RICE, Elwyn Milford - Of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital on Monday, February 17, 2025, in his 94^th year. Loving father of Merlin Rice (Kym) of Mount Forest, Karen Rice (Douglas Ludwig) of Toronto, and Jay Rice (Darlene) of Mount Forest. Beloved grandfather of Shannon Rice (Sarah), Nathan Rice (Emily Hodges); Victoria Ludwig (Tom Gaylor), Jonathan Ludwig, Jillian Ludwig; Darryl Rice (Allison), Tyler Rice (Taylor). Great-grandfather of Annabel, ... [more]

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BIESINGER, Heidi Marie – Passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family at home on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the age of 76. Cherished wife of Paul Biesinger for 49 years. Loving mother of Jason Biesinger and his wife Charity. Adored Grandma of Owen and Colin. Dear sister-in-law of Sharon Ward her husband Doug, Lyle Biesinger and his wife Sandra, and Kevin Biesinger and his wife Kari. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Hans and Renata Holm.

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BOWIER, Franz “Frank” 

1933-2025

With sadness and also gratitude for a peaceful passing, we announce Frank quietly left this world with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. 

Lovingly remembered by his son Steve (Debbie), and grandsons Dan (Julie) and Alex (Lisa). 

Predeceased by his beloved wife Theresa (2013), cherished daughter Ruth (1985) and older brother ... [more]

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BYERS, L. Virginia – Surrounded by family at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the age of 83 years. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Leslie Byers (2024). Loving mother of Michelle Klis (Marc), Mark Byers (Joanne), and Krista Quesnel (Rob). Adored grandma of Ashley (Brock), Dillon, Wesley, Justin (Becca), Kyle, and Tutianna (Nathan); and great-grandmother of Brooklynn, Lennox, Evan, and Emily. Virginia will be missed by her brother Ron Stearne ... [more]

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CONNELLY, Betty Kay (née Ranger) - Of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital on Monday, January 27, 2025 in her 88^th year.  She is predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Neil Connelly (2019). Loving mother of Guy Connelly and his wife Liz, and Gail Connelly and her spouse Darcy Brown. Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Scott), Carisa, and Kyle (Danielle); and great-grandmother to Ava and Olivia. Betty is predeceased by all of her six siblings, ... [more]

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PRICE, Doris June - Peacefully at Royal Terrace Nursing Home, Palmerston, on Thursday, January 23, 2025 in her 89th year. Loving mother of Stewart Price (late Chrissy), and cherished "Grandee" of Kennedy.  Doris will be sadly missed by her dear friend Sandy Lecomte. She is predeceased by her brother Ben. 

Doris lived and worked at Six Foot Bay, in Buckhorn Ontario for over 40 years. She loved her time there, working, hanging out with friends, and enjoying the beautiful ... [more]

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