Obituaries
Due to families wishes, not all obituaries are listed.
Audrey Doreen MacGregor
Audrey Doreen MacGregor (née MacMillan)
November 5, 1927 – October 16, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Audrey Doreen MacGregor (née MacMillan) on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the age of 95. Beloved mother of Gary (Sharon) of Elmira and Sandy (Heidi) of Mount Forest. Audrey was predeceased by her parents, Theron Freeman MacMillan and Pearl Kathleen (née Wright), her eldest ... [more]
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C. Lorraine “Lorrie” Cromwell
CROMWELL, C. Lorraine “Lorrie”
1936 - 2023
It is with heavy hearts we share that Christena Lorraine “Lorrie” Cromwell (née Hiller) died at Brantford General Hospital on Monday, October 16, 2023 in her 88th year after recently receiving devastating news of cancer.
Adored wife and soulmate to husband Chuck for 67 years. Loving mother to daughters: Wendy-Leigh Pelletier (Ken) ... [more]
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Mary Ruberta Reeves
REEVES, Mary Ruberta – A resident of Arthur and formerly of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus, on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Mervyne 'Merv' Reeves (2010). Loving mother of Joyce Golem of Guelph, Elaine Laughlin (Les) of Fergus, Connie Reeves-Bolger (Tim) of Ariss; and mother-in-law of Brian Liesemer of Ayton. Predeceased by her daughter ... [more]
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Brian Fredrick Pawliw
PAWLIW, Brian Fredrick – Brian passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Pat Pawliw for 56 years. Loving father of Chris (Angella) Pawliw, and Carrie (Jonathon) Davis. Adored Grandpa of Holden, Gabrielle, Chase and Bailey. Dear brother of Cheryl (Paul) Forth; and brother-in-law of Deb (Gomer) Connor, and Kathy (Ken) Ouellette. Remembered by his nephews and niece: Fred, Kyle, Nick, Matt and Kristie.
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Wayne McDonald
McDONALD, Wayne – Of Harriston and formerly of Mount Forest, passed away unexpectedly at Palmerston and District Hospital on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the age of 73. Survived by his siblings: Brian of Goderich, Kevin (Bev) of Newfoundland, Grant (Brenda) of Red Lake; brother-in-law Pete of Mount Forest; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Catharine, and sister Marilyn.
Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at Sacred ... [more]
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Moira Hotchkiss
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HOTCHKISS, Moira - After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Moira passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the Louise Marshall Hospital at the age of 58. Survived by her daughter Ashley, son Branden (Emma), grandchildren Ashtin and Ryker, sister Elaine Crane, brother John Hutchison, and dear friends Marla Lembke and Terry Terry. Predeceased by her husband Blake, and parents Patsy and Ian Hutchison.
A come-and-go celebration of Moira’s life will be held at ... [more]
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Shona McIntyre
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McINTYRE, Shona – Peacefully at home on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the age of 67 years. Shona will be incredibly missed by her siblings: Lilace McIntyre (Robert), Gwen McIntyre (Larry), Bryony McIntyre-McPhail (John), and Jocelyn Corothers-McIntyre (Chuck). She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Shona is predeceased by her parents John and Jane McIntyre, her sister Bethany McIntyre, and by her brother Ian McIntyre.
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Stephen Murphy
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MURPHY, Stephen Joseph – Passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in his 64th year.
Beloved son of the late Louise and Vincent Murphy. Loving brother of Paul Murphy, Larry Murphy, David Murphy, Leona Frank, Lois Keller (Paul), Bernadette Duckett (John), Margaret Simas (Joe), Christine Voisin (Kevin), Sharon Gelata (Tim) and Elaine and brother-in-law of Gordon Brown. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Stephen was predeceased ... [more]
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Paul LeBlanc
LeBLANC, Paul – Peacefully at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in his 87th year. Beloved husband for 33 years of Adeline. Loving father of Monique Kwirant (Ed), and Pauline McNally (John). Dear grandfather of Jennifer (Mike), Adam (Sara), John-Paul (Patty), Steven (Nichole), and Shelley (Ryan), and great-grandfather of Logan, Hanna, Ayme, Sam, James, Nikala, Brielle, and Ellie. Paul will be missed by his brothers Eric LeBlanc (Joan), Emery ... [more]
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Earl C. Hopkins
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HOPKINS, Earl C. – Passed away, unexpectedly on his boat, sailing on Killbear Lake, Parry Sound on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the age of 61.
Loving father of Jeffrey Hopkins (Jennifer Shearson) and Alex Hopkins (Allyssa Tourlousse). Cherished grandpa to Cooper, Benjamin, Jacob and Noah. Beloved partner of Kathryn Filipe. Dear brother of Lynn Niemeyer. Earl was predeceased by his parents Barry and Eunice Hopkins and his brothers Glen and Ross Hopkins.
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Dianna Marie Wyatt
WYATT, Dianna Marie – Suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Sunday, September 17, 2023 in her 65th year. Loving partner of David “Dave” Lehman. Dianna will be sadly missed by Dave’s children Christine Galloway and her husband Chris, and Matthew Lehman and his wife Jaclyn, and by their children Morgan, Mackenzie, Savannah, Chelsea, Adyson, and Blake. Dianna will be missed by her extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Dianna enjoyed working in ... [more]
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Myrna Kathleen Vermeulen
VERMEULEN, Myrna Kathleen – Died peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in her 75th year. Predeceased by her life partner Don McEwen. Lovingly remembered by her sister Joan (Doug) Woods of Mount Forest, stepson Dave McEwen of Ottawa, sister-in-law Dianne Culp of Kitchener, and brother-in-law Ray Eaton of Cambridge. Survived by seven nieces and nephews, and four great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father Elgin Culp, mother ... [more]
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Irene Curnew
CURNEW, Irene
1947 – 2023
Thank you sincerely for sharing our sorrow. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and will always be remembered.
It is with very heavy hearts that we, Irene's family, announce her passing on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, surrounded by family in Mount Forest, Ontario; taken from us too soon by a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, she was a daughter ... [more]
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Lorne Edward Bell
Bell, Lorne Edward - Passed away suddenly at his home, on Monday, September 4, 2023 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Bell (nėe Breedon) and dear devoted father of Garry Bell. Loving brother of Margaret Coop (Tony) and the late Muriel White (Ken). Lorne is predeceased by his parents Trueman and Edna Bell. Dear caring uncle of Paula and Tracy and fondly remembered by his many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
A very special thank you to Lorne and Garry’s neighbors ... [more]
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Anna Rae
RAE, Anna - Passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at the home of her sister Mary McLellan Beck. Anna was born in Detroit on December 9, 1926, the first born of Allan and Jean (nee Johnson) Waters. She married Floyd Rae, the love of her life, in March 1950 and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary together in 2010.
Anna leaves behind her sisters Mary McLellan Beck, Marg and Larry Marsland and her sister-in-law Marion Waters. Anna will be fondly remembered ... [more]
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Shawn Wright
WRIGHT, Shawn William
February 16, 1980 – September 2, 2023
Passed away at his home in Shelburne. Beloved son of Marie Gauvin and step-son of Frederic Gauvin of Mount Forest. Predeceased by his loving father Deane Wright of Durham (May 13, 2023). Proud father of Brennan, Breanna, Kaydin and Trystin. Shawn will be missed by his children’s mother Joanne; his siblings Tamara Uller, Rick Dane (Neetu), Robert ... [more]
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Gary William Sorley
SORLEY, Gary William – Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in his 74th year. Cherished husband of Arlene Sorley, together for 42 years. Dear stepfather of Jotham (Jackie) Sterling, Mark Sterling, and Tina Sterling (Steve Fordham). Beloved brother of Jean Culp and uncle of Bruce Culp. Adored Grandpa of Sydney, Rhys, Eryk, Duncan, Alice and Lucy. Survived by his cousins Bob and Billy Hesling, Cathy (Brian) Muir, Ron (Marie) Brittian, ... [more]
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Bruce Rawn
RAWN, Bruce Rendall - Passed away at his home in Calgary, AB on Monday July 31, 2023 in his 71st year, after a short stint with cancer. Bruce is predeceased by his loving wife Gail (2018). Cherished father of Chrystal Rawn (Mike Gray), Shannon Lazorko (Robert). Bruce will be sadly missed by his four grandchildren; Conner, Catelyn, Kinsleigh & Koen, and by his brothers, Robert (Sandy), Brian (Roseann), Roger (Debbie) and Brent (Barb). He will be missed by his sister-in-law ... [more]
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Karla Nancy Henshaw
HENSHAW, Karla Nancy - Peacefully, but unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Louise Marshall Hospital in her 62nd year. Loving mother of Josh Henshaw (Tygr Cummings) and their children Arizona-Grace and Izzabelle; and Matthew Henshaw (Ashley) and their son Joshua. Karla will be missed by her mother Joyce Gervais. She is predeceased by her father Carl Gervais. Lovingly remembered by her extended family and many friends.
A private interment will take place at ... [more]
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Barry Lloyd McCloskey
McCLOSKEY, Barry Lloyd – Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 24, 2023 in his 71st year. Beloved husband for almost 30 years to Carmelle Noël-McCloskey. Loving father of Bryan McCloskey (Katherine) and grandfather to their children Edyth and Birdie of Carleton Place; step-father of Eric Guy (Andrée Bédard) and their son Maurice of Sudbury; and Kevin Guy of Edmonton, AB. Barry will be sadly missed by his sister Cathy Oakes (Chris), niece Terri McCloskey (Bill ... [more]
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William "Bill" Cockburn
COCKBURN, William Fulton “Bill” – Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Beth Cockburn (2020). Loving father of Ann (Doug) Graham, Jeff (Karen) Coburn, and Scott (Jane) Coburn, all of Mount Forest. Dear grandfather of Mark (Paula), Sarah (Dallas), Leah, Alaina (Paul), Andrew (Leah), Kaitlin (Chad), and Justin (Erin) and great-grandfather of Reid, Hudson, Kipton, Gwendolyn, Fulton, Claira, ... [more]
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Adam Jongkind
JONGKIND, Adam – Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the age of 71. Beloved husband and soulmate to Judy. Loving father of Amy (Chad) Bertrand, and Michael (Michelle) Jongkind; and step-father of Allison (Craig) MacLellan and Wendy MacLellan. Cherished Opa of Owen Claridge, and Tanner and Karys Bertrand. Dear brother of Nenke Jongkind (Robert Thoen), Ernie (Adriana) Jongkind, Scott Jongkind, and Judy ... [more]
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Elizabeth Bridget Ryan
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RYAN, Elizabeth Bridget – Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Vancouver. Elizabeth was born in the bustling city of Toronto in 1944. She was the baby of the family preceded by her big brother John Jr. Her father, John Brennan was employed as a detective for the Toronto Police Force. Her mother, Agnes Brennan was employed as a lens maker for a busy optometrist. In 1949, the family relocated to a 200 acre farm in beautiful Kenilworth, Ontario. ... [more]
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George "Scotty" Clarke
CLARKE, George “Scotty” – Passed away peacefully, at Louise Marshall Hospital on Friday, July 7, 2023 in his 82nd year. Loving husband of Shirley for 61 years. Best Dad Ever of Paul (Sandrine) and Cheryl (Matt). Proud Papa of Justin and Maddison. Dear brother of Bernie (Lois), Mary, Jack (Linda), Jane (Glen), Scott (Yvonne). Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Ellen, brother Peter (Rita), brothers-in-law Bob (Barb), ... [more]
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Alice Elfreda "Ellie" Rae
RAE, Alice Elfreda “Ellie” – Peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the Louise Marshall Hospital in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Murray Rae (2007). Loving mother of Peter Rae and his partner Marlene Stern of Winnipeg, MB, Jane Diebold and her husband Don of Kitchener, and Paul Rae and his partner Judy Forbes of Whistler, BC. Dear grandmother of Robyn Rae Reid (Rick), and Jessica Rae Forbes. Ellie is predeceased by her sisters Beatrice Bond (Ernest), Vivien ... [more]
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Brice Bowen
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BOWEN, Brice – After a lengthy struggle with cancer, Brice passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the age of 31. Predeceased by his mother Jane Bowen; aunts Adrienne Ireland and Maggie Fox; and foster father Pat Chapman. Survived by his foster mother Mary Jo Chapman and foster brothers: Leland McIntyre, Donavan Macgillivray, Jesse LaFleche, and Ryan Horton. Lovingly remembered by Bob Chapman (Donna Tagliabracci), Jeff Chapman, Kathleen Scott and ... [more]
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Kevin J. Rice
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RICE, Kevin J. – Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the Louise Marshall Hospital at the age of 72. Loving husband and soulmate of Susan Rice for 50 years. Special Dad of Jeff (Julie) Rice, and Pam Carson. Loving PA of Courtney, Alli, and Nicole. Dear brother of Jim (Linda), Sheila (Al), Sharon (Mark), Rita (Steve), Doug (Cathy), and Len (Kim) (their children: Mitchell, Matthew, Michael and Lexi); and brother-in-law of Harold. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncle, ... [more]
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Helen Florence Marian McLean
McLEAN, Helen Florence Marian (née Renwick) - Began her journey through life January 1, 1934, daughter of Nellie and Wilfred Renwick of Dromore, Ontario. Her earthly journey ended Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Carl. Cherished mother of Dan (Jane), Doug (Wilma), Mary-Lynn Fiest (Dietrich), and Pat (Patsy Kelly). Loving grandmother of Stacey, Bridget, Terry, Andrew, Corry, Kyndall, Micah, Tyson, Mark, and Eric; and great-grandmother of 16. All ... [more]
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Emma Palmer
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PALMER, Emma – Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph on Sunday, June 18, 2023 in her 93rd year. Dear mother of Colin (Liz) Palmer of Elora, Hazel Staddon of Brampton and Brian (June) Palmer of Mississauga. Adored Nana of Leslie (Andre) Cooper of Brampton, Miranda Sedore of Brampton and great-grandsons Donovan, Adrian and Isaiah. Sadly missed by Andrea, Allison, Gillian, Claire and families. Fondly remembered by her extended family in Scotland. ... [more]
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Mary I. McIntee
McINTEE, Mary I. - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 16th, 2023. She is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” McIntee. Loving mother to daughters Cynthia Coulis (Brian), and Stacia Khales (Payman). Predeceased by her infant son, Paul (1970). Mary was the first born to Hilda and Wilfred Brick (predeceased) in Cargill Ontario in 1946. Mary is survived by sisters Shirley (Jack), and Susanne, brothers Jim (Sharrie) and Jeff (Heather), and sister-in-law Lenore. ... [more]
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Kathleen Adams
Kathleen Elizabeth Adams (nee Allen)
March 1, 1925 - June 14, 2023
Passed away peacefully at age 98 with her family by her side on Tuesday at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket. Predeceased by her beloved husband Alister, married 57 years.
Loving mother of Lance (Lily), Dawn, and Geordie (Isabel Pereira). Doting grandmother to Matthew, Nicole, Alexandra, ... [more]
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Martin "Marty" Francisco
FRANCISCO, Martin “Marty” - Peacefully, surrounded by love at his home on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in his 85th year. Beloved husband and soulmate of Heather Francisco. Loving father of Marianne Francisco (Mike), Colleen Francisco (John), David Francisco, and Laurie Seth, and grandfather of Jacob Graham, Jesse Graham, and Liam Garcia. Dear brother of Dianne (John), Linda, and Thomas. He will be missed by his extended family, many friends, neighbors, and past colleagues. ... [more]
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Joseph Patrick "Pat" McDonald
McDONALD, Joseph Patrick "Pat" - Peacefully at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on Thursday, June 8, 2023 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Nairne Sittig. Loving father of Shawn McDonald and his wife Brenda, and Terry McDonald. Dear grandfather of Terri (Tim), Steven (James), and Jennifer (Blair); and great-grandfather of two. Pat will be missed by his extended family and many special friends. He was predeceased by his parents William and Annie McDonald.
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Linda McDonald
McDONALD, Linda – Unexpectedly at the Palmerston and District Hospital, on Monday, June 5, 2023 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Doug, together for over 44 years. Cherished mother of Kenny Grightmire, Dwayne McDonald (Doreen), Paul McDonald (Sarah), and Heather Keefe (Clayton). Loving grandmother of Brandon, Cody, A.J., Tamara, Zoey, Amelia, and Hunter, and great-grandmother of Audrianna, Adelynn, and Chloe. Dear sister of Murray (Caroline), Barry (Bonnie), Kathy, and Karen.
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Dagmar Smith
SMITH, Dagmar – Passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family and best friend Kathy MacDonald on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the age of 64. Loving wife of Garf Smith of 44 years. Cherished mother of Danielle Smith and Aaron Smith and his wife Jessica. Adored grandmother of Landon, Makenna and Connor. Dear sister of Rainer Knickmann and sister-in-law of Debra Ferguson (Russell) and Dan Smith (Heather). Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her ... [more]
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Romano Digiovanni
DIGIOVANNI, Romano - Suddenly as the result of a car accident on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in his 87th year. Beloved partner of Betty White. Predeceased by his partner, Joyce Sparks. Loving father of Debbie (Sue), Victor (Pamela), Audra (Peter); and step-father of Joyce’s children: Stacey (Christine), and Tracy (Francis). Cherished by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived by his siblings: Enzo, Sue, Alfi and their families; and by Betty’s children: Rodney (Gaye), ... [more]
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Jacqueline "Jacquie" DeKroon
DEKROON, Jacquie (née Swain) - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Strathcona Long Term Care at the age of 65. Survived by her children; Adam De Kroon and Kristen Lilly, sisters and brothers; Judy Clements, Jill Churchill, Joanne Bickford, Jamie Kauk, Gary Durdle, Monique Swain and Richard Swain and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Nancy and Boyd Swain. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the ... [more]
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Ronald "Ron" Joseph Hale
HALE, Ronald “Ron” Joseph – Suddenly as the result of a car accident on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in his 68th year. Cherished partner of Chris Davis for 34 years. Loving brother of Robert (Pat) Hale, Marie (Peter) Vaillancourt, Gina (Brent) Gerrie, and Kevin (Carol) Hale; and brother-in-law of Jenny Davis and Ted Davis. Dear uncle of Nathan (Amanda), Alicia (Derek), Jon, James, Justin, Matthew (Kayla), Lizzie (Cody), and God-daughter Hanna (Benn). Also remembered ... [more]
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C. Blanche Mulhall
MULHALL, C. Blanche – Peacefully at her residence, Amica Georgetown, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in her 90th year. Dear aunt of John R. Mulhall and his wife Pamela of Milton, and Catherine Yake and her husband Peter of Acton; great-aunt of Patrick and Isaac Mulhall, and Lindsey and Michael Yake. Predeceased by her parents John and Catherine Mulhall, and brothers Eugene Mulhall, and John Mulhall and his wife Elisabeth.
Visitation will be held at the England Funeral ... [more]
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Frans "Frank" Ponsen
PONSEN, Frans “Frank” – Peacefully at Wellington Terrace, Fergus, on Monday, May 15, 2023 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Emmy Ponsen. Predeceased by his first wife, Jopie Ponsen. Loving father of Frances Egerton (Doug), and Jackie Martin (Dave); and step-father of Marion Meyer, Jos Meyer, Lucy van den Bosch (Cees), and Petra Gunterman (Marcel). Sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his siblings Piet Ponsen (Jane), Hans Ponsen (Derkga), and ... [more]
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David “Tractor” Alexander Brown
BROWN, David “Tractor” Alexander
August 29, 1956 - May 12, 2023
It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of David Alexander Brown. David passed away unexpectedly with his fur babies at his side on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Didsbury, Alberta in his 67th year. David is survived by his best friend and partner, Tammy Ford; step-children: Kristi (Travis), Nicole (Tanner), Ryan (Paige), ... [more]
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Glen W. E. Krueger
KRUEGER, Glen W. E. – Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Friday, May 5, 2023 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Donna Krueger for 44 years. Loving father of Robert and Wendy (Angelo), and grandfather of Taylor, Marisa, and Olivia. Glen will be missed by his brothers Ross, Keith (Liz), Roger, and Grant (Sue), his sister Linda, his sister-in-law Annabelle (Mike), his brother-in-law Norman (Veronika), his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased ... [more]
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Joanna Jewel Holliday
HOLLIDAY, Joanna Jewel – Peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Friday, May 5, 2023 in her 80th year. Cherished wife of Grant Holliday of Mount Forest. Loving mother of Duane and his wife Lynette of Shelburne; and Lori Truax and her husband Derek of Cambridge. Adored Gamma of Kaelan, Rodney Rylan, Owen, Arika and Abigail.
A private family service will be held at the Mount Forest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are ... [more]
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Aloysius "Al" van Leemput
VAN LEEMPUT, Aloysius “Al” - Passed away surrounded by his loving family, at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in his 101st year. Loving father of Angela and her husband Dan Seifried, Rosemary Kapp, Kathleen Goddard and her husband Steven Sayyea, and Joe and his wife Tracy van Leemput. Grandfather of Ryan Kapp, Mathew Kapp (Kaitlyn Serez), Stephanie Kapp (Jaden Baillargeon), Laura Kapp, Aaron Kapp, Jessica (Evan Frank), Alex Goddard, ... [more]
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Shirley B. Brown
BROWN, Shirley B. - Heaven gained another angel today. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Shirley Berniece (née Smith) Brown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, surrounded by her children, son-in-law and family friend. She was a lifelong resident of the Mount Forest area. Born on June 26, 1935 to parents Willard and Ethel Smith. On October 24, 1953 she married Glenn ... [more]
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Donald "Don" Brophy
BROPHY, Donald “Don” – Peacefully and surrounded by family at Strathcona Long Term Care on Monday, April 24, 2023 at the age of 90. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Lois Brophy. Loving father of Cindy Brophy, Susan (Wayne) Welsh, and Mark Brophy (Debby Zinger). Cherished grandfather of Tina (Travis), Ronnie, Shannon, Crystal, and Niki (Cody); and great-grandfather of Makayla, Cheyanna, Mason, Makenna, and Ryker. Don will be remembered by his extended family in Montreal. Predeceased ... [more]
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Irene "Rene" Moyer
MOYER, Irene “Rene” - Passed away peacefully, at Caressant Care, Arthur on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in her 85th year. Loving mother of Ken Higgins. Dear grandmother of Ben and Christine (Dave). Adored great-grandmother of Jacob, Emma, Cassandra (Jake) and Sarah. Cherished great-great-grandmother of Ava and Liam. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Harvey Moyer and daughter Connie George and husband Jim, sister Shirley (Jules) Caza, brother ... [more]
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Peter O'Neill
O’NEILL, Peter - Unexpectedly at Louise Marshall Hospital surrounded by his loving family, on Friday April 21, 2023 at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Peggy O’Neill (nee Vandenhoff) for 32 years. Loving father of Eric O’Neill and Kevin O’Neill (Miriah Argiro). Dear brother of Tim O’Neill (Janet) and Jeff O’Neill (Sandra). Son-in-law of Arnie and Elaine Vandenhoff and brother-in-law of Mark Vandenhoff (Michelle). Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased ... [more]
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Herman William Beaver
BEAVER, Herman William – Passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest, on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in his 84th year. Herman will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. A private graveside service will be held. If desired, donations in Herman’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.
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Mike Connolly
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CONNOLLY, Mike
January 4, 1964 – April 10, 2023
At 59 years young, Mike Connolly has passed peacefully in his sleep after a fight against cancer. He leaves behind his two children, Blake and Joan Connolly, brothers Martin and Vince, sister Judith (Ron), along with many friends. Predeceased by his parents, Sylvia and Michael.
Mike lived a simple life and lived it to the fullest. He loved animals ... [more]
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