Obituaries

Harold Gordon Naylor, of Mount Forest, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Thursday, August 22^nd, 2019 in his 84^th year.  Dear brother of Bev and her husband Richard Lynch.  Uncle of Tammy, Kathleen, John Gregory, Laura, and Bob.  A private graveside service will be held at the Mount Forest Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to the England ... [more]

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William Michael "Mike" Held passed away suddenly at his home in West Grey, ON on August 14^th, 2019 in his 55^th year.

Beloved husband of Cindy. Loving father of Devin and Dylan. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Barbara, his mother-in-law, Linda, and his father-in-law Albert. Cherished brother of Kim and John (Melanie), and brother-in-law of Tim and Amanda (Jeremy). Will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his father, ... [more]

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Mary Olive Elizabeth Aitken (nee Morrison), of Holstein, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Tuesday, August 6^th, 2019 in her 99^th year. Beloved wife of the late Walter Aitken. Loving mother of Muriel Fettes and her husband Bob of Port Dover, and Morley Aitken and his wife Bonnie of Holstein. Fondly remembered by her 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Inez Pratt, Jean Bovingdon and her husband Tom, Raymond Morrison and his wife Karen, and ... [more]

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Sarah Brubacher (Bearinger), of RR#1 Holstein, passed away at her home on Friday, July 26^th, 2019 at the age of 92 years.  Wife of the late Nelson Brubacher (1999).  Mother of Leah and Moses Weber of RR#1 St. Clements, Mrs. Valina Shantz of RR#1 Mount Forest, Amsey and Karen Brubacher of RR#2 Allenford, David and Karen Brubacher of Kitchener, and Elsie and James Martin of RR#1 Holstein.  Mother-in-law of Erla Brubacher of Heidelberg.  Also survived by 25 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren.  ... [more]

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Doreen Isabelle Wilson (nee Coutts), of Conn, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Monday, July 22^nd, 2019 in her 87^th year. Beloved wife of Alfred Wilson for 68 years. Loving mother of the late Carol and her late husband Rick Gilder, Morris Wilson, Brenda and her husband Brian Hutchison, Murray Wilson and his wife Donna, Janice and her husband Gary Gambrielle, Marsha and her husband Stephen Shaw, Randy Wilson and his wife Wanda, and Rodney Wilson and his wife Debbie. ... [more]

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Evelyn Grace MacQuarrie passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital, Listowel, on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the age of 1 day. Beloved daughter of Norm and Carlee MacQuarrie (nee Watson). Cherished granddaughter of Norman and Veronika MacQuarrie and Ron and Carol Watson. Great-granddaughter of Evelyn MacQuarrie and the late Donald MacQuarrie, Vietta Watson and the late Alexander Watson. Dear niece of  Christina (Scott), Erika (Andy), Billy (Sarah), the late Johnathon (Shauna), Mark (Samantha), Ashlee, ... [more]

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Arthur Gordon Gibson, of Mount Forest, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on Monday, July 1^st, 2019 in his 83^rd year.  Beloved husband of Mary (nee Reeves).  Loving father of Ron Gibson and his wife Heather, Paul Gibson and his wife Sharon, Jack Gibson and his wife Cindy, and Heather and her husband Randy Eurig.  Cherished grandfather of Amanda and Ben van Tol, Jason Gibson and Cindy Hawk, Jeremy and Sam Gibson, Jeff and Kelly Gibson, Jenna and Scott Cruickshank, ... [more]

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John Arthur Tregunna, of RR#2 Mount Forest, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 29^th, 2019 in his 87^th year.  Beloved husband of Anne Tregunna (nee England).  Loving father of Peter Tregunna and his wife Giselle, Susan and her husband John Curtis, Shirley Skelding, Howard Tregunna and his wife Joanne, and Tom Tregunna.  Stepfather of Gary McComb and his wife Patricia, Linda and her husband Brian Hunter, and Susan and her husband Rick Bossie.  Fondly remembered by his 21 grandchildren, ... [more]

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Reta Ann Woodcock (nee Kinsman), of Mount Forest and formerly of Pickering, passed away at her residence on Saturday, June 22^nd, 2019 in her 100^th year. Loving mother of Linda and her husband Walter Nazarko of Ajax and Willo Woodcock of North Bay. Cherished grandmother of Sara, Sherry Ann and her partner Brick, William and his partner Amy, Nicole and her partner Eddy and great-grandmother of Autumn, Max, Fynn and Violet.  Dear sister of Marjorie Weir and sister-in-law of Alma Kinsman. ... [more]

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Joy Elizabeth Reilly (nee Fairbarn), of Mount Forest, passed away at her residence on Friday, June 21^st, 2019 in her 68^th year. Beloved partner and best friend for 19 years of the late Allan Lapping. Loving mother of Shawn Reilly and his wife Nuala, and Amber and her husband Greg Sellen. Cherished grandmother of Liam, Keisha, Aislinn, Kathryn, Shawn-Michael and Makayla. Dear sister of Faye Lepage and Marsha Lacey. Joy will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. Joy ... [more]

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Dody McEachnie-Stanton (nee Rooney), of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Wednesday, June 19^th, 2019 in her 93^rd year.  Beloved wife of Wally “Buzz” Stanton and the late Lennie McEachnie.  Loving mother of Wendy Williamson and husband Don of Red Deer, Alberta, Cindy Aitken and husband Mark of Holstein, and Fred McEachnie of Kitchener.  Wonderful step-mom of Kathie MacDuff and husband Kevin of Calgary, Alberta, Dianne Stanton of Stoney Creek, Shirley ... [more]

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Alyce Small (nee Cook), of Mount Forest, passed away at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener on Friday, June 14^th, 2019 in her 79^th year.  Beloved wife of Arnold Small.  Loving mother of Russ Jackson and his wife Dorothy Medd, Marsha and her husband Rick Peaks, Rob Jackson and his wife Cheryl, Ray Jackson and his wife Tracy, and mother-in-law of MaryAnn Jackson.  Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by her first husband Robert Jackson (1978), ... [more]

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Daniel Joseph Castaldi, of Mount Forest and formerly of Oakville, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Monday, June 10^th, 2019 in his 88^th year.  Beloved husband of Diana “Dee” Castaldi.  Loving father of Darlene, Cindy, Jamie and Danielle.  Stepfather of Tracy, Chris, Michelle and the late Eddie.  Cherished grandfather of Kim, James John, Mary Grace, Bridget, Jason, Jeffery, James and the late Patsy (7 days old).  Great-grandfather of Shanelle, Mikie and ... [more]

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Jamie Lee Kelly (nee Allard), passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, June 2^nd, 2019 in her 42^nd year. Beloved wife of Mike Kelly. Loving mother of Dillon Kelly, Autumn Kelly, and Charitie Kelly and her partner Cody Alger. Cherished grandmother of Harmony Alger. Beloved daughter of Cindy Ness and step-daughter of Scott Ferguson. Dear sister of Danielle Allard. Jamie will be missed by her grandmother Nancy Scott, her 5 aunties, and her many cousins, nieces and ... [more]

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Fredrick John Donald Caulfield, of Mount Forest and formerly of Toronto, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 1^st, 2019 in his 92^nd year. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Littlewood). Loving father of Shane Caulfield and his wife Pauline, and Chris Caulfield. Stepfather of Dave Attaway and his wife Patricia, Ernie Attaway, Brian Attaway and his wife Rita, and Darlene Attaway. Cherished grandfather of Cindy, Christopher, Mhairie, and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Millie Lawrence, and ... [more]

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Charles "Charlie" John Furry, of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Wednesday, May 29^th, 2019 in his 72^nd year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Barclay). Loving father of Bobbie-Jo and Jeff, Shane and Tammy, Norma-Jean and John, Brad and Lana, Michelle and Robert. Much loved Papa of Ryan, Christopher, Courtney, Sarah, Ethan, Megan, Tony, Jake, Samantha, Kelcie, Josh, Cole, Celine and Eric. Great ... [more]

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Aldert Ouwendyk, of Mount Forest, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 22^nd, 2019 in his 79^th year. Beloved husband of May Ouwendyk (nee Gordon), and the late Doneen Ouwendyk (nee Pyle). Loving father of Albert Ouwendyk and his wife Shelly, Kenneth Ouwendyk and his wife Josie, Lesley Walker and Barrie King. Cherished grandpa of Alexus Ouwendyk, Ryan King and Adam King. Predeceased by son Keith Ouwendyk and son-in-law Ken Walker. Al enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. He ... [more]

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Marjorie Graham, widow of Eric (Rick) N. Graham, passed away on May 16th, 2019 in her 82^nd year.

She is survived by her children Sheryll Veidemanis (Mark) of Mount Forest, Sandra (Mike) Campbell of Mildmay, and Mike Graham of Mount Forest; grandchildren Jody Krahn, Heather Pilkey, Alex Pilkey, Katie Veidemanis; Jessica, Melissa, and Alicia Campbell; Kim and Lisa Graham; and great grandchildren Chelsea, Madison, Savannah, Alyiah, and Kaleb Krahn;  Kori and Mason Pilkey-Burns, and Evelyn ... [more]

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Robert Neil Staples, of Mount Forest and formerly of Monck, passed away at Royal Terrace, Palmerston on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Gladys Staples (nee Tweedle). Loving father of Lorne Staples and his wife Dianne of Meaford, Earl Staples and his wife Jo-Anne of Waterloo, Norm Staples and his wife Ruth Anne of Arthur, Lois and her husband Glenn Shaw of Guelph, and Linda and her husband Doug Parsons of Arthur Township. Cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. ... [more]

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John Ignatius Mulhall, of Conn, passed away at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph on Sunday, April 28^th, 2019 in his 89^th year.  Beloved husband of the late Elisabeth Mulhall (nee Broering).  Loving father of John Robert Mulhall and his wife Pam of Halton Hills, and Catherine and her husband Peter Yake of Acton.  Loving grandfather of Patrick and Isaac Mulhall, and Lindsey and Michael Yake.  Dear brother of C Blanche Mulhall.  Predeceased by his brother Eugene Mulhall.  Friends ... [more]

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Frank Marray, of Mount Forest, passed away at his home on Friday, April 26^th, 2019 in his 92^nd year.  Beloved husband of the late Joan Marray and the late Thelma Pomeroy.  Loving father of Shelagh Marray of Mississauga, and Liam Marray and his wife Cathy of Woodstock.  Cherished grandfather of Kieran and Corinne.  Dear brother of Jack Marray of England, Dennis Marray and his wife Nancy of England, and Maureen Feinberg of Arizona.  Also remembered by Thelma’s children, Phyllis ... [more]

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William Ronald “Ron” Yates, of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Wednesday, April 24^th, 2019 in his 87^th year. Beloved husband of June Yates (nee Humphries). Loving father of David Yates and his wife Suzanne Tucker and Gregory Yates and his wife Arlene Tehara. Cherished grandfather of Sam, Donald, William and Lauren. Dear brother of Joyce Tetlock. Predeceased by siblings Hazel Middlemiss, Trif Manning, Alice Pitsiladis. Ron was a graduate ... [more]

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Margaret Darlene Neilson (nee Johnstone), of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Monday, April 22^nd, 2019 in her 70^th year. Beloved wife of John Neilson. Loving mother of Ron Zippel, and Tim Zippel and his partner Mindy. Cherished grandmother of Courtney Zippel, Kyle Zippel and his partner Raena, Jocelyn and her husband Andre Couture, Curtis Zippel and his partner Kaitlyn, and Taylor Ingram and her husband David. Great-grandmother of Conner, Leah, ... [more]

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Flo Sprague, of Mount Forest and formerly of Durham, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21^st, 2019 in her 54^th year.  Loving mother of Helanna Sprague of Durham. Grandmother of Dakota and Abel Prior-Glen.  Dear sister of Brad Sprague and his wife Darlene of Walkerton, and Bruce Sprague of Annan.  Also remembered by her grandchildren’s father Albert Prior-Glen.  Predeceased by her parents John and Helen (nee Bucholtz) Callan.  Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service ... [more]

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