Obituaries

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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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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Sharon Marlene Francis, of RR#4 Mount Forest, passed away at her home on Friday, November 3^rd, 2017 in her 66^th year.  Beloved wife of David Francis Sr.  Loving mother of David E. Francis, Crystal and her husband Mark Wiedrick and Steph Francis and her common-law husband Dale Rivers.  Fondly remembered by her 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.  Dear sister of Randy Becker and his wife Linda and Rick Becker.  Sister-in-law of Floral Becker, Kathy Becker, Randy ... [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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Ivor Roy Mashford, of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Friday, September 8^th, 2017 in his 87^th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret “Peggy”.  Loving father of Andy Mashford of Abbotsford, B.C. Dear brother of Reginald Mashford of Scotland.  Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Reginald and Florence Mashford, his daughter Ann McDonald, grandchildren Beth, Benjamin and Adam and his sister Dorothy ... [more]

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