Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our very special and much loved mother Doris Isobel Marchant (nee Rolston) in her 86^th year on Sunday, December 17^th, 2017 at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre.  Beloved wife of the late Walter Marchant (1966).  Cherished by her children Mitch and his partner Theresa, Randy and his wife Alison and Kathy and her husband Lorne Wiltshire all of Mount Forest.  She will be remembered by her brother Arnold Rolston and his wife ... [more]

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Ivadel Lillian Rice (nee Wilson), formerly of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully with family members at her side, at Wellington Terrace, Fergus on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 in her 85^th year.  Loving mother of Merlin Rice (Kym) of Mount Forest, Karen Rice (Douglas Ludwig) of Toronto, and Jay Rice (Darlene) of Mount Forest. Cherished grandmother of Shannon Rice (Sarah) and Nathan Rice (Emily Hodges); Victoria Ludwig, Jonathan Ludwig, Jillian Ludwig; Darryl Rice (Allison) and Tyler Rice (Taylor). Great-grandmother ... [more]

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Joan Tinney, of Mount Forest, passed away at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph on Thursday, November 30^th, 2017 in her 80th year.  Beloved wife of the late John Tinney.  She is survived by her brother Bruce Walker of Spain and her sister Margaret Bate of England.  Predeceased by her loving parents George and Florence Walker and her brother John Walker.   Joan will be fondly remembered by all of her nieces and nephews, and by everyone in the Pike Lake community.  A memorial celebration ... [more]

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Jack passed away peacefully at home, sitting quietly in his favourite LazyBoy chair on Monday, November 27^th, 2017 in his 93rd year.  As stubborn as they come, he loved his family, his cat, his gardens and his scooter. A story teller, a lover of nature and animals, we spent countless hours getting lost on back roads looking at corn crops, winter and fall wheat, and alfalfa. We laughed at his stories- obviously a hell raiser as a youth, and at 92, still a bit of a one!  Jack was a dear and loving ... [more]

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Surrounded by his family, Wilfred Eric Hudson, of Arthur, passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, on Saturday, November 25th, 2017 in his 86th year. Husband of the late Brenda Hudson (nee Glew). Loving father of Alison and her husband Randy Marchant of Mount Forest and Andy Hudson of Arthur. Cherished grandfather of Sabrina and her husband Derek Kreslin, Shelby Marchant and her partner Dan, and great-grandfather of Cody and Aleah Kreslin. Wilf will be fondly remembered by his friends in ... [more]

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Aidan Gerrit Felsbourg, of Mount Forest, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 17^th, 2017 at the age of 19.  Beloved son of Gary and Juanita (nee Tobin) Felsbourg.  Cherished brother of Robert, Tatiana and Noah Felsbourg.  Dear grandson of Gerrit and the late Isabelle Felsbourg and Kathleen Boone.  Dearest nephew of Jarred and Laura Boone, Jason Boone and Anne, Jessica Boone and Jay Lush, Martin and Kim Felsbourg, Neil Felsbourg, Kevin and Samantha Felsbourg.  Felzy will be fondly remembered ... [more]

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Rebecca “Becky” Elizabeth Cutting, of Mount Forest, passed away as the result of an accident on Thursday, November 9^th, 2017 in her 22^nd year.  Beloved daughter of Kenneth and Victoria Cutting.  Loving sister of Michael Cutting and Joseph Cutting.  Granddaugther of Gord Flewwelling and chosen granddaughter of Tina Konings.  Dear niece of Cheryl and Ryta Ogawa, Beth and Andre Nadau, Daryl Flewwelling, Jean and Don Latondress and Bill and Norma Cutting.  Becky will be missed by ... [more]

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David John MacLachlan, of Mount Forest, passed away at his home on Friday, November 3^rd, 2017 in his 69^th year.  Son of the late Ivan MacLachlan and the late Vera Charter.  Brother of the late Don MacLachlan, Terry Charter, Diane Charter, Robert Charter and the late Gordon Charter.  David is remembered by his sister-in-law Marcy MacLachlan, his cousin Doug MacLachlan and his wife Margie and by his many nieces and nephews.  A private service was held at the England Funeral Home, Mount ... [more]

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John Baekbo Thomsen, of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Wednesday, November 1^st, 2017 in his 73^rd year.  Remembered by his children and friends.  Brother of Margaret and her husband Jack Parker, Vaughn Thomsen and his wife Sandra, Annie Denny, Inga Shier and Joan Palmer and her friend Dave Steuernol.  Predeceased by his sister Linda Weston.  Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Tuesday, November 14^th from 10 – 11:45 ... [more]

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Gladys Christine Wenger of Barrie and formerly of Listowel and Owen Sound, passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in her 97^th year. Beloved wife of the late James Dewar (1969) and the late Robert Wenger (2009). Loving mother of Ken Dewar and his wife Linda, Marsha Dewar, Lorna Wenger and her husband Rob Willmer, Janet Shannon and her husband George and Jim Wenger and his wife Catherine Riffer-Wessel. Cherished grandmother of Jamie (Jennifer), ... [more]

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Karl Alexander Cook of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Saturday, October 7^th, 2017 in his 83^rd year. Beloved husband of Dorothy Cook (nee Schwindt). Dear father of Roger Cook and his wife Nancy of Normanby Township, Rodney Cook and his wife Lesa McDougall of Southgate Township, Roxanne Beale and her husband Shawn of Damascus and Rhonda Hopkins and her husband Thomas of Guelph. Loving grandfather of Morgan, Ford and his wife Jessica, ... [more]

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George Garreth “Garry” Fraser of Mount Forest, passed away at his home on Monday, October 2^nd, 2017 in his 78^th year. Dear husband of Marie Fraser (nee Moniz). Loving father of Paul Fraser of Guelph, Don Fraser and his wife Sylvie Rioux-Fraser of New Liskeard and Lesley Seitz and her husband John of Moorefield. Proud grandad of Dillon, Mark, Olivia, Marshall, Megan, Dylan, Kaitlyn, Jacob and Noah. Brother of Allan Fraser and his wife Lynn of Hillsburgh.  Predeceased by his brothers ... [more]

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Peter Alexander “Alex” Yake, of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, September 10^th, 2017 in his 73^rd year.  Beloved husband of Annie (nee Horsburgh).  Dear brother of Ben Yake and his wife Jo-Anne, Joan Graham, Mary Greig and Islay Yake and her husband Dennis McCann.  Fondly remembered by Annie’s children Michelle Bauman and Jeff Wollis and their families and by his many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his parents Hugh and ... [more]

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Jennifer “Jenny” Marie Whetham, of Mount Forest, passed away at her home on Friday, September 8^th, 2017 in her 53^rd year.  Beloved wife of Mike Herrington.  Loving mother of Rachel Whetham and her fiancé Derek Fawcett.  Cherished grandmother of Lily Fawcett.  Dear daughter of Harold and Nancy Whetham.  Sister of Jackie and her husband Dave Ferrier, Dan Whetham and his wife Jean and Julie and her husband Glen Coulson.  Jenny is remembered by Mike’s daughters Victoria and ... [more]

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Betty Marie Drewery (nee Andrews), of Mount Forest, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener on Thursday, August 31^st, 2017 in her 83^rd year.  Beloved wife of the late Archie Drewery who passed away on May 28, 2017.  Loving mother of Linda and her husband Jerry Brenner of Kitchener and Dale Drewery of Kitchener.  Cherished grandmother of Krista Brenner and her husband Dave Barnes, Renae Drewery and Derek Drewery.  Great-grandmother of Jonah and Eva.  Predeceased by her grandson ... [more]

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Allen Edward Barlow, of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Wednesday, August 30^th, 2017 in his 87^th year.  Beloved husband for 58 years of Donna (nee Mower).  Loving father of Thomas Barlow and his partner Donna Macfarlane and Derrick Barlow and his wife Suzanne.    Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Rebecca, Samantha and Kody.  Predeceased by his siblings Margaret Connely, Howard Barlow, Joanne Copland and Edna McLeod.  Friends may call at ... [more]

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Dorothy Jean Watson (nee Kerr), of Mount Forest, passed away at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Saturday, August 26^th, 2017 in her 96^th year.  Beloved wife of the late Everett Watson.  Aunt of Ken Kerr and his wife Elaine of B.C., Jack Kerr of Mount Forest and Edward Kerr of Mount Forest.  Also survived by her great nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her brothers Jack Kerr and Gordon Kerr, her sister-in-law Eileen Kerr and her nephew James Kerr.  Friends may call ... [more]

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Elizabeth Ann Coutts passed away peacefully at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Friday, August 11^th, 2017 in her 73^rd year.  Beloved wife of Alastair Coutts of 50 years. Loving mother of Kevin Coutts and his wife Lori of Mount Forest. Cherished grandmother of Jamie Coutts and his wife Skye, Scott Coutts, Kimberley Coutts, Evan Coutts, Mercedes Coutts and Randy Middleton. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by the staff and friends at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre. Predeceased ... [more]

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Santaw, Edward; at Guelph General Hospital on Monday, August 7th, 2017.
Edward Rowland Santaw in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Beverley
(Mitchell) Santaw. Loved father of Debby Santaw and Michael of Orangeville,
Mitch Santaw and wife Heather of Tottenham, Derrick Santaw and Sandra of
Mount Forest and Darlene Santaw and Mark of Whitby. Loving grandfather of
Rachel and her husband Thomas, Sean, Brandon, Christopher, Crystal,
Victoria, Rebecca, Melanie and Liam. Great grandfather ... [more]

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Verna B. Weber passed away peacefully on July 25^th, 2017 at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest in her 50^th year. Verna Weber was the beloved wife of Cleon B. Weber. Loving mother of Darlene, Dwayne and Dorothy, all at home. Sister of Eldon and Lena Frey, Alice and Lester Wideman, Howard and Anna Frey all of RR#1, Mount Forest, James Frey of RR#1, Waterloo and Elsie and Laverne Bauman of RR#5, Belleville. Daughter-in-law of Tilman and Lucinda Weber of RR#1, St. Jacobs. Sister-in-law ... [more]

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