Obituaries

George Glenn Brown, of Mount Forest and formerly of Holstein, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Saturday, July 28^th, 2018 in his 87^th year.  Beloved husband of the late Dawn (Edwards).  Brother-in-law of Cheryl Edwards of Mount Forest and Eleanor Brown of Belleville.  Remembered by his nephews, great-nephews and great-niece.  Predeceased by his brother John Brown.  Cremation has taken place.  A graveside service for interment of cremated remains will ... [more]

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Cory William Eccles, of Chesley, passed away on Thursday, July 19^th, 2018 in his 38^th year.  Loving father of Chloe Katherine Raymer-Eccles. Cherished son of Doug Eccles and Dolly Grypstra and her husband Mike Columbus. Sadly missed by his siblings Sandy Eccles and his wife Melissa deSousa-Eccles, Nichole Eccles and Paula Vanderaa and her husband Jason. Uncle of Serena Eccles, Patricia, Johnathan, and Johannah Vanderaa. Proud grandson of Joan and her late husband Alvin Eccles (May 2018), ... [more]

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Leona Elizabeth “Betty” Timbers (nee Stover), passed away at Saugeen Valley Nursing Center, Mount Forest on Sunday, July 15^th, 2018 in her 84^th year.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley Timbers. Loving mother of Deborah Donald of Bradford, Janice Mokund of Toronto, and Gwen Cormack and her husband Don of RR#5 Mount Forest. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly Pegg of Bradford, Tara Brouwer and her husband Grant of Bradford, Lyndsay Mokund and her husband Corey Eke of Aurora, Ryan Mokunk ... [more]

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Cody Aaron Campbell Plouffe-Vachon, passed away on Monday, July 2^nd, 2018 in his 21^st year. Beloved son of Natalie and Michel Plouffe-Vachon. Cherished brother of Colin Campbell (Ashley Singer), Sam Plouffe-Vachon,Veronica Plouffe-Vachon (Bryce Creamer), Simone Plouffe-Vachon (Brandon Palmer) and Tasha Plouffe-Vachon. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Nico, Braden, Octavia and Emmett. Dearest nephew of Diana Ceolin-Daly and Greg Daly. Fondly remembered by his cousins Brianna and ... [more]

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Gloria Joy Cull, of Georgetown, passed away at Mountainview Residence, Georgetown on Tuesday, June 26th, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Henry Cull. Loving mother of Terry and his wife Sylvie, Tom, Todd and his wife Kim, and Trent and his wife Marcia. Cherished grandmother of Nikolai, Danik, Mathew, Aden, Victoria, Zachary, Gabriel, Wyatt, and Sam. Great-grandmother of Lilith and Greyson. Dear Sister of Jack Hills. Predeceased by her brother Dave Hills. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the ... [more]

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Harvey Jay Shaver, of Mount Forest and formerly of Alberta, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Saturday, June 23^rd, 2018 at the age of 99.  Beloved husband of June Richardson (nee Chipchase) and the late Doris Shaver (nee Cronquist).  Loving father of Margo Diederichs, Loreen and her husband Don Serink, Bill Shaver and his wife Brenda, Janice and her husband Gary Moore, and Wendy and her husband Lorne Steinhauer, all of Alberta.  Cherished grandfather of Nick, Matthew, ... [more]

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Florence Gertrude (nee Bolen) - peacefully passed away in her sleep on June 9^th, 2018, in her 100^th year, after a truly blessed life. Loving wife of Ralph, (2009).  Mother to Helen and Larry Johns of Exeter, and Peter Hosick and Janice Fillion of Waterdown. Much loved grandmother of Brent and Jarrett Johns and Shawn Hosick. Florence served as Principal at St. Thomas Moore and Queen of Heaven Schools in Mississauga. She was the first lay female to become a principal in her school board, ... [more]

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Marga Maria Bayer of Mount Forest passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Monday, June 4, 2018 in her 94^th year. Beloved wife of Ernest Bayer.  Loving Mother-in-law to Cindy Bayer.  Cherished grandmother to Justin Bayer (Jaylynn Brogna), Jessica Dietrich and her husband Rob and Stephen Bayer.  Cherished great-grandmother of the Cadence and Evan Dietrich. Predeceased by her son Max Bayer (2010) and daughter Elizabeth Bayer (2011).   A mass of Christian burial ... [more]

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Bernice Merle Benns, of Mount Forest, passed away on Tuesday, May 29^th, 2018 at the age of 93 .  Beloved wife of the late Thomas Benns. Loving and devoted mother to Katherine Murphy (Gerald) of Meaford, Barbara Rogers (Ronald) of Cambridge, Christopher Benns (Darlene) of Greenville, North Carolina, and Mary Feairs (Travis) of Mount Forest.  Proud and cherished grandmother of Sean Murphy, Melissa Lamont (Corey), Jennifer Bain (Jason), Elizabeth Follings (Chris), Kristina Martens (Adam), David ... [more]

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Carolyn Deborah Gowan, of Arthur, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Hamilton General Hospital on Monday, May 14^th, 2018 in her 54th year.  Beloved Wife of Robert. Loving Mother of Jennifer Gowan (Paul Droog), Melissa Gowan (Dan Stevenson) and Kristina Gowan (Ryan Swartz). Cherished grandmother of Quinn, Justin, Abbigail, Helena, Oliver, Alyson, Brodie, Ayden, Tyson, Xander, Kash, and Baby Swartz. Carolyn will be sadly missed by her mother Carol Purcell, siblings Dan Purcell (Liz) ... [more]

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With great sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Bell (Breedon), surrounded by her family, at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Saturday, May 12^th, 2018 in her 70^th year.  Beloved wife and best friend of Lorne Bell.  Loving mother of Garry Bell.  Barb will be dearly missed by her siblings Norma Radyk (Ron), Cheryle Munn (Ralph), Bonnie McGuire, Guye Breedon (Marcia), Terry Breedon (Pat), Ray Breedon (Pat), Dean Breedon (Chris), her sister-in-law Margaret Coop ... [more]

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Betty Doreen Hennig passed away peacefully at her residence in Mount Forest on Thursday, May 3^rd 2018 in her 87^th year.  Beloved wife of the late Roy Hennig. Loving mother of David (Caroline) of Mississauga, Tim (Karen) of Jordan, John (Kathy) of Parry Sound, Robert (Vickie) of Waterloo and Paul (Maryanne) of McKellar. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Roy, Marie, Chris, Kayla, Jennifer, Ben, Amanda, Rebecca, Emily, Thomas and Chelsea. Proud great grandmother of eight.  Betty will ... [more]

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Eccles, Alvin

Alvin Russell Eccles, of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Tuesday, May 1^st,2018 in his 88^th year.  Beloved husband of Joan (nee Johnson) for 62 years.  Loving father of Leslie Eccles and his wife Sheila of Conn, Patricia Eccles, Douglas Eccles, and Paul Eccles and his wife Carmen all of Mount Forest.  Proud grandfather of Stephanie, Ryan (Cara), Cory, Sandy (Melissa), Nichole, Paula (Jason), Amanda (Paul), Connie (Rob), Heidi (Travis) ... [more]

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David John Lebbink, of RR#1, Hanover passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 in his 53^rd year.  Beloved son of Gerrit and Gerrie Lebbink of Mount Forest.   Loving brother of Gord (Coral) of Palmerston, Michael (Sandra) of Bluevale, Robert of Mount Forest and Diana of Mitchell. Predeceased by his brother Donald (2007).  Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Alex (Lindsay), Adam, Allison, Sarah (Paul), Colton and Brianna. David will also be missed by all of his aunts, ... [more]

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Shirley Bernice Kennedy (nee Buckwald), of Mount Forest, passed away at Guelph General Hospital on Monday, April 16^th, 2018 in her 81^st year.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Kennedy.  Loving mother of Kathy and her husband Chris Battams, and Cindy and her husband Allen Gray all of Listowel.  Cherished grandmother of Kelly (Darren), Lee (Sheena), Katie (Adam), Traci (Jason), Jeff (Jenn), Paul (Tammy) and Dan (Melissa).  Fondly remembered by her 13 great-grandchildren and 7 step great-grandchildren.   ... [more]

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Peacefully at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Wednesday, April 4^th, 2018 in his 89^th year.  Garnett Vasey beloved husband of Peggy Vasey for 61 years.  Dear father of Glenn (Debbie), Susan (Robin), Scott (Denise), and Mark (Patti).  Proud grandfather of Joel (Shannon), Jason (Sophie), Amanda (Corey), Alannah (Michael), Curtis (Jackie), and Bret (Ashley).  Loving great-grandfather of Tyler, Kayla, Jackson, and Thomas.  Garnett is predeceased by his siblings Gerald, ... [more]

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Ruby Alice Bridle, of Mount Forest, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital on Wednesday, March 28^th, 2018 in her 79^th year. Beloved partner and best friend of Tom Yake for 45 years. Loving mother of Paul Bridle, Kerri Bridle and her husband Dwayne Armitage, Cindy Bridle and her husband Ralph Mueller and Susan Rawn and her husband Steve Canning. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Dallas Bridle, Jesse Armitage, Adam, Jamey and Kelsey Lapping, Justin and Kellie Rawn and great-grandchildren ... [more]

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Lorraine Pickett (nee Coffey), of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Friday, March 23^rd, 2018 in her 90^th year.  Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Pickett.  Loving mother of Robin Pickett and his wife Elaine of Rob Roy, Jacqui Pickett and her spouse Mike Brown of Trent Lakes, and Brian Pickett and his spouse Donna Horner of St. Marys.  Cherished grandmother of Megan Pickett, and Dan Pickett and his fiancée Hunnah Rickward.  Predeceased ... [more]

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Elmer Duncan McDougall, of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Tuesday, March 20^th, 2018 in his 92^nd year.  Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Smart).  Loving father of Ruth-Anne Horrigan and her late husband Gary of Arthur, Marlene and her husband Bernie Roefs of Mount Forest, Lynn McDougall of Kitchener, Lois and her husband Todd Stahley of Kitchener, and Paul McDougall of Palmerston.  Cherished grandfather of Michelle Horrigan-Foster (Will), Bryan Horrigan ... [more]

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Pearle Lavinia Ireland (nee Himmelman), of Mount Forest, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, March 15^th, 2018 in her 96^th year. Beloved wife of the late George Ireland. Loving mother of Peggy Hobbs and her husband Ken, and Cathy Moore and her husband George. Cherished grandmother of Ken (Melanie), Joanne (Manny), Keith, Amy (Ryan), Tracy (Matt), and great-grandmother of Ashley, Kaitlyn, Jesse and Brandon. Dear sister of Leah Linthorne. Predeceased by siblings Charles ... [more]

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Werner Hermanni of Ayton passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Friday, March 9^th, 2018 in his 83^rd year. Beloved husband to Gertrud for sixty years.  Caring father to Mike Hermanni of  Williamsford, Rose Morton and her husband Jim of Bolton, and Sharlotte Hermanni of Ayton.  Proud and cherished grandfather to Dale Morton, and Tabitha Hermanni.  Werner will also be missed by his many extended family  in Germany.  In keeping with Werner’s wishes cremation has taken place.  ... [more]

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It is with sadness that the family of Patricia (Pat) Lemaich of St. Catharines (formerly of Mount Forest) announces that Pat passed away March 7^th in her 91^st year. Pat was predeceased by John “Duke” Lemaich (2015), her beloved husband of 67 years.  She is survived by her son Richard Lemaich & his wife Katherine of Kitchener and her daughter Rebecca Lemaich of St. Davids.  Pat was “Baba” to her grandchildren, Marissa Tanzola & her husband Christopher of Toronto, Erin ... [more]

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Marjory Jean McIntosh (nee Demmans), of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Wednesday, February 21^st, 2018 in her 91^st year.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur “Art” McIntosh.  Loving mother of Shirley Sully of Mount Forest, Sharon Sully and her husband Clayton of Mount Forest, and Sharlene Scott and her husband Cliff of Maple Ridge, B.C.  Cherished grandmother of Trudy Scott, Adam Scott and his wife Joanne, Crystal Scott, Clifford Scott and ... [more]

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Jennifer Lynn Jamieson, of Oakville, died peacefully at Hospice Wellington, Guelph with family by her side on Thursday, February 15^th, 2018 in her 48^th year. Loving daughter of the late Doug and the late Anne Jamieson (nee Fitt). Cherished niece of Margo Jamieson and step-daughter of Jeannette Jamieson. Dear sister of Tyler Jamieson and his wife Heather, and Erica Jamieson. Jenni was a proud aunt to little Henry Jamieson whom she was very fond of. Jenni had a dedicated career as an RPN.  ... [more]

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Robert “Bob” Slater, of Mount Forest, passed away at his home on Monday, February 12^th, 2018 in his 99^th year.  Beloved husband of Norma (nee Boucher) of 73 years.  Loving father of Wendy and her husband Bernard Schutt of Pembroke, Geoffrey Slater and his wife Joanne of Nova Scotia, and Richard Slater and his wife Barbara of Fergus.  Cherished Poppy of Leah Schutt, Julia Schutt, Gregory Schutt and his wife Elizabeth, Jennifer and her husband Jeremy Pinkney, Kathryn and her husband ... [more]

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