Obituaries

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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Mary Reta Baker (nee McKechnie), passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Monday, February 12^th, 2018 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Baker. Loving mother to David and his wife Debbie, and Shirley and her husband Randy Traynor.   Proud grandmother to Kimberley (John), Jennifer (Jeff), Rick (Kyla), Lorraine (Greg), and Ryan (Lindsey).   Cherished great-grandmother of Ben, Luke, Zaida, Isabel, Eric, Mabel, Emi, Simon, Myles and Jake. Mary will be remembered as a ... [more]

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Johan Beck passed away peacefully in his 94^th year on Saturday, February 10^th, 2018 at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, Ontario. Johan was the beloved husband of Mary McLellan since 2005. Predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Britta Carlsson in 1998. Father of Ann-Ida Beck (Rick Watt) of Markdale, and Charlotte (Darryl Breadner) of Warsaw. Morfar of Sebastion Beck-Watt (McKenzie Gott) of Ottawa, Andreas Beck-Watt (Danelle Bosman) of France, and, Logan Breadner and Reese Breadner ... [more]

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BEATTY (nee Ross), Muriel Eleanor (Ellie)

Passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter at Columbia Forest Long Term Care in Waterloo on Monday, January 29, 2018, at age 94.Dear mother of Tim Beatty (Kathryn) and Cheryl Bowes Carter (Brian Carter) of Waterloo. Special grandma to Angie Kehl (Jeff), Sarah Beatty, Shane Russell, Carrie Beatty (Jay Carnahan), and Jordan Bowes (Katie McKinnon). Remembered as “grandma with the bird” by great grandchildren Alex and Evelyn Kehl, and Julian Russell. ... [more]

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Alexander William Watson, passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington, Guelph, on Friday, January 26^th, 2018 in his 86^th year.  Beloved husband of Vietta Watson (nee Wilson).  Loving father of Cheryl Watson (Sima),  Ronald Watson (Carol), Doris Aitken (Keith), and Jamie Watson (Connie).  Cherished grandfather of Mark (Samantha), Ashlee, Matthew (Andrea), Katelynn, Carlee, Alex, Shawn (Alexandria) and Brooke (Jason).  Great-grandfather of Isla. Dear brother of Herbert Watson (Rudy). ... [more]

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Patricia Joan Robinson passed away peacefully at Riverside Glen Retirement Home, Guelph, on Saturday, January 20^th, 2018 in her 84^th year. Predeceased by her dear friend Angela Sheehan.  Loving Godmother of Mary Hague and Deborah Lee (nee Duffin) and their families. She will be sadly missed by long time friends Ted & Tina Sheehan and their daughter Kathy (Doug). Pat will be forever remembered by her lifelong family friend Patricia Hague and childhood friend Marette Duffin & ... [more]

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Queen, Nancy

Nancy Roberta Queen, of Mount Forest, passed away at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener on Friday, January 19^th, 2018 in her 73^rd year.  Dear sister of Gordon Queen of Toronto and Stephen Queen of Bancroft.  Predeceased by her parents Walter and Roberta Queen.  Nancy was a longtime and devoted member of First Baptist Church in Mount Forest.  She loved all of the pet cats that she nurtured throughout her life.  Friends may call at First Baptist Church, 116 Fergus ... [more]

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Antonia Hrycajczuk, of Mount Forest, passed away at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Tuesday, January 16^th, 2018 in her 89^th year.  Beloved wife of the late Stan Hrycajczuk.  Loving mother the late Casey Hrycajczuk (2015) and his wife Linda of Sarnia, Christine Orr and her husband Ken of Mount Forest and Joe Haley of Mount Forest. Cherished grandmother of Annette, Shawn and his wife Jenn, Sherry and her husband Shawn, Allan and his wife Bernadette, Andrew, John, Sara ... [more]

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Clayton Vernon Reading, born and raised in Toronto, to Henry and May Reading, passed away at the Louis Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest on Saturday, January 13^th, 2018, peacefully surrounded by family in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Janet Smith.  Clayton will also be remembered by his first wife and the mother of his children, Marjorie Reading.  Loving father to Judy Buchan (John) of Burlington, Trish Grenier (Henri) of Palmerston, Linda Court (Jim) of Copetown, Robert Reading ... [more]

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Fern Marie Long, of Mount Forest, passed away at the Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre on Tuesday, December 26^th, 2017 in her 91^st year.  Beloved sister of Shirley Love of Mount Forest.  Dear aunt of Glenn Love and his wife Pat of Southgate and great-aunt of Kimberly Love, Robin Love and Caitlin Love.  Predeceased by her parents George and Myrtle Long, her brothers Bert Long and Bob Long and her brother-in-law Russell Love.  A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Holstein ... [more]

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Rita Marie Tangney (nee Hale), of Mount Forest, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, December 23^rd, 2017 in her 93^rd year.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Tangney (2005).  Loved mother of Jim Tangney and his wife Patricia of Guelph, Tom Tangney and his wife Margaret Mary of Mount Forest, Alan Tangney and his wife Penny of Kitchener, Kevin Tangney and his wife Sharon of Fergus, Cheryl Allen and her husband Wayne of Mount Forest, Steve Tangney and his wife Angela of ... [more]

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Sid Smith passed away suddenly on December 20, 2017 at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest at the age of 79.  Sid was a father of four, grandfather of eight, and a great grandfather of five.  Remembered by his daughter Jackie and her children Jeremy “Bud Bud”, Jennifer “Cheeky”, and Andrew “Andy Pandy”. Dad made nicknames for the grandchildren, and there was not as day that he actually called them by their given names. Sid will be missed by his daughters Jackie, Rhonda and Son Mickey. Sid ... [more]

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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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