Obituaries

Calder, Muriel; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Thursday February 6th, 2014 Muriel Ann (James) Calder of Holstein in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late M. James Calder. Loved mother of Murray Calder & wife Brenda of Holstein. Loving grandmother of Kyle Calder & wife Robyn of Durham and Becky Calder of London. Dear sister of Lorraine Christie of Vineland. Predeceased by daughter Lois Calder, brother Earl James and brother-in-law Robert Christie. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, ... [more]

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Robert David Herbert Warren of Black Shadow Creek farm, Holstein, Ontario, passed away at home after a short illness, on January 26, 2014. He was born May17, 1941 in Mimico Ontario, the only son of Herbert and Marjorie Warren (nee Thom), beloved husband of Dinah Christie and brother of Janet Hudson (Bill) and Eleanor Fletcher (Allan). As a loving Uncle to Karen Hudson(Tim Fyfe) , Paul Hudson (Arleigh), Mark Fletcher (Caroline), Christine Fletcher and to Great-Nieces and Nephew, Megan and Hannah Fyfe, Amanda ... [more]

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Seddon, Jessie; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Wednesday January 8th, 2014. Jessie Emily (Cuming) Seddon of Mount Forest in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late John Seddon. Loved mother-in-law of Irene Seddon of Orillia. Dear sister of Alice Kelly of England. Predeceased by son Keith Seddon and brothers Gordon Cuming and Ernest Cuming. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at the Mount Forest Cemetery in the spring. Memorial donations to Cancer Patient Services or to ... [more]

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Mason, Andy; at his home in Mount Forest on Saturday January 4th, 2014. Andrew'Andy' Wilbert Mason in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Jane (Loughlean) Mason.
Loved father of Lisa Caughy & husband Justin of Walkerton, Jewel Mason of Dundalk, Shannon Fleury & husband Quinn Mazaris of Mount Forest and Nicole Andrews & husband Kevin of Mount Forest. Loving grandfather to his 7 grandchildren. Dear brother of Jewel Lewis & husband Max of Listowel and Fred Mason & wife Debbie of Shelbourne. Loved ... [more]

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Rigby, Philip; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Wednesday December 25th, 2013. Philip John Sydney Rigby of Southgate Township in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Debbie (Sommerville) Rigby. Loved father of Laurie Mason & husband James of Guelph. Loving grandfather of Christopher Rigby and Michael Mason. Dear brother of Betty Davies of Collingwood & Bud Platts, Gloria Paulishan of Mississauga and Paul Rigby & wife Alice of Alliston. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Locknie of Mississauga and Michael ... [more]

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Brown, Jessie (Rae); Passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 24 at Chateau Gardens Elmira. Jessie was born July 2, 1927 and was the much loved wife of John Brown (2001) for 50 years. Mother of Cheryl and Ross (Elmira), Kevin and Cyndy (Mount Forest) and Paul and Darlene (Kitchener). Grandmother of Tim and Terri, (Elmira), Brian and Jamie (Toronto), Jessica and Brad (Mount Forest), Justin and Christine (Kincardine) and Matthew (Terrace, B.C.). The proud great-grandmother of Ethan (Elmira). Survived by sister-in- ... [more]

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Streu, Ernst; at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Tuesday December 17, 2013, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband for over 50 years of the late Margarete Streu. Ernst was born in Germany, immigrated to Canada and was married to his wife Margarete in Toronto. Following their marriage they moved to Holstein where they worked their farm for many years. Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. Spring interment at Holstein Cemetery. Memorial donations ... [more]

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Dineen, Michael; at Hospice Wellington, Guelph on Friday December 6, 2013. Michael Gerrard Dineen of Guelph in his 63rd year. Beloved son of the late Bert & Winifred Dineen. Loved brother of Eddie Dineen of Arthur Township, Theresa Stephens & Mitch of Mount Forest, Rosemary Machin & husband Rob of Guelph, Marlene Dineen of Mount Forest, Patsy Kelly & husband Pat of Arthur Township and Bill Dineen & wife Diane of Mount Forest. Michael is also survived by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased ... [more]

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Naylor, Muriel; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Thursday December 5th, 2013. Muriel Verna (Debnam) Naylor of Mount Forest in her 100th year. Predeceased by husband Frank Naylor. Loved mother of Harold Naylor of Mount Forest and Bev Naylor-Lynch & husband Richard of Tehkummah. Loving grandmother of Tammy, Kathleen, Greg, Laura and Bob. Loving great grandmother to her great grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers Clifford Debnam & wife Jean and Kenneth Debnam & wife Eileen. Friends may call at the ... [more]

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White, Eleanor; at her home in Minto Pines on Monday December 2nd, 2013. Eleanor Edith (Lytle) White in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Howard White. Loved mother of Delbert White & Ann Scott of RR #3, Clifford, Diana Koehler of Tillsonburg, Karolyn White of Cambridge and Tammy White-Troyer of RR #3, Clifford. Loving grandmother of Amanda, Shaunnice, Spencer, Darrin & wife Katie, Denise & Travis, Morgan and Owen. Loving great grandmother of Lucas, Brody, Rory, Elizabeth and Colton. Dear sister of Bruce Lytle ... [more]

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Halbert, Raymond; It is with sadness, we announce that Raymond passed away gracefully into God 's arms on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at the age of 74. Ray passed away peacefully at home in Mount Forest after a long and courageous battle with cancer and its affects. Throughout this ordeal Ray was constantly surrounded by family, friends and faith giving him the strength he needed for his journey. Ray is survived by his beloved wife April, son Douglas (Isabel), son David (Terry), grandchildren Joshua ... [more]

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Reed, Virginia; at Birmingham Community Living, Mount Forest on Saturday November 23, 2013. Virginia Clarice (Brodsky) Reed, formerly of Tobermory in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Norman Reed. Loved mother of Virginia Haggerty of Kingston, Suzanne Milatz of Elmira, Georgia Cox & husband Grant of Las Vegas and Joseph Reed & wife Jane of Mississauga. Cherished grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear sister of Dorothy Kuethe & husband Ralph of Falls Church, Virginia. Survived ... [more]

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Smart, Fred; passed away at home on Sunday November 17th, 2013. Fredrick Robert George Smart was in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Nancy Smart (Hatton) and loving father of Kim (John), Tim, Steve (Jane), Wayne (Julie) and Sonny (Samantha). Loving grandfather of Lee (Stephanie), Jacki, Samantha, Josh, Matthea, Ethan, Celine, Ben, Jordin, Piper and great grandfather of Jaden, Michael, Haley and Oliver. Dear brother of Barb Murphy, Lorraine Chuback, Donna Carignan, Beverley Grech and Craig Smart and uncle ... [more]

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Murphy, Margaret
March 25, 1936– November 14, 2013
Died peacefully in the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital surrounded by her beloved nieces and nephews on Thursday November 14th. Predeceased by her parents Vincent & Madeleine and her brother Frank. Survived by Dan & Muriel of Goderich, Tom of Lucknow and Anne of Toronto. Marg graduated from U of T in Honour Languages. She taught French and Latin in Collingwood and Owen Sound. She later moved to Oakville becoming head of Student Services at ... [more]

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Bell, Bette; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Monday November 4th, 2013. Bette Anne (Davis) Bell of Mount Forest in her 71st year. Loved mother of Dean Bell & wife Sandra of Mount Forest and Kelly Bell of Mount Forest. Loving grandmother of Jevin and Melissa Bell. Dear sister of Shirley Burns & husband Ross Ferrier of Durham, Viola Wilson of Durham, Jim Davis & Ruth Symmons of Guelph, Colleen Orbst & husband Steve of Cambridge, Mary Lou Noonan of Cambridge and Eileen Bye of Edmonton. Sister-in-law ... [more]

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Andrade, Joe; In Listowel on Tuesday October 29th, 2013. Joe Andrade of RR #2, Harriston in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Donna (Curtis) Andrade. Loved father of Vanessa Dolson & husband Richard of Wroxeter, Kris Vidic & wife Bobby-Jo of Palmerston, Stefanie Farrell & husband Shawn of Ripley, Paul Vidic & wife Stacy of Palmerston, John and Joe Jr. Andrade at home, Sarah and Nadine. Loving grandfather of Jackson, Charlie, Lola, Paige, Fenton, Hailey, Owen and Baylen. Dear brother of Tony Andrade & wife ... [more]

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Hoffman, Melvin'Mel'; at his residence in Mount Forest on Thursday October 17th, 2013. Melvin'Mel' Joseph Hoffman in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Laura (Bell) Hoffman. Loved father of Elaine Love & husband Paul of Mount Forest, Michael Hoffman & wife Holly of Mount Forest, Michelle Hoffman & Andy Gonyea of Mount Forest and Laurie Callegari & husband Rob of Guelph. Cherished grandfather of Natalie Love-Officer & husband Joel, Tessa-Shae Love, Lauren Hoffman, Dylan Hoffman, ... [more]

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Murphy, Martha; at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Sunday October 13th, 2013. Martha Lorraine (McPherson) Murphy of Fergus, formerly of London in her 68th year. Loved mother of Dr. Kim Murphy and partner Jodi Dobbie of Eden Mills. Loving sister of Jan McGhee & husband Dr. Don McGhee of Guelph. Dear aunt of Danielle McGhee & husband Stefan, Leanne Straub & husband Austin and Stephen McGhee. Great aunt of Griffin and Caiden Straub. Predeceased by her parents Dr. Hugh McPherson and Marjorie (Duprau) McPherson. ... [more]

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At home on Saturday October 5, 2013 surrounded by his family, Ron Ferguson of Strathroy, in his 48th year. Dear husband of Maggie (Reinbold) Ferguson of Strathroy and dearest father to Lindsay, Colin and Sarah Ferguson all at home. Survived by his parents Robert (Eddie) Ferguson of Mt. Forest and Dorothy (Rae) Ferguson of Mt. Forest. Brother of Debbie Blanchard (Blaine) of Durham, Janice McGuire (Ron) of Chesley, Brian Ferguson (Jackie), Dale Ferguson (Connie), Susan Small (Jeff) all of Mt. Forest, Brenda ... [more]

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Streu, Margarete; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Wednesday September 25th, 2013 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Ernst for over 50 years. Margarete was born in Germany but lived for many years in Toronto, where she met and married Ernst. Once married, they moved to Holstein where they lived and worked on their farm. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. Interment at the Holstein Cemetery has taken place. Memorial donations to a charity of one ... [more]

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Cheeseman, John; at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Monday September 16th, 2013. John Kenneth Cheeseman of Mount Forest in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Doreen (Garbutt) Cheeseman. Loved father of Ed Cheeseman & wife Sharon of Durham. Dear brother of Rita Sears of Bowanville. Predeceased by brothers Ernest, Norman, Charles, Stewart, Arthur and Bertrum Cheeseman. John was a proud veteran of WW II having served with the Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will ... [more]

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McMeekin, Bruce; suddenly at his home in Mount Forest on Tuesday September 10th, 2013. Bruce Herbert McMeekin in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Sandra (Young) McMeekin. Loved father of Brad McMeekin & wife Shelly of Acton and Pam McMeekin & husband Robert Menko of Kitchener. Loving grandfather to Evan and Lauren McMeekin and Nicole and Danielle Menko. Dear brother of John McMeekin of Penetanguishene, Bill McMeekin & wife Helen of Varney and Marlene Gardiner of Hanover. Bruce will also by sadly missed by ... [more]

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Matthews, George; at Royal Terrace, Palmerston on Friday September 6, 2013. George Conard Matthews, formerly of Durham in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Woods) Matthews. Loved father of Barb Fleming & husband Brian of Cambridge, Wayne Matthews & wife Anita of RR #3, Mount Forest, Ken Matthews & wife Colleen of RR #2, Holstein, Brian Matthews & wife Claire of Breslau, Margaret Matthews of Mount Forest and Ruth Ann Symons & husband Barry of Etobicoke. Loved grandfather of 11 grandchildren. ... [more]

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Perreault, Roger; at his home in Conn on Thursday September 5th, 2013. Roger Gerald Perreault at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Madeline (Maddy) Redmond-Perreault. Loved brother of Denise Lavoie of St. Lambert, Quebec, Gisele Doucet (Pierre) of Rollet, Quebec, Noella Doucet (Danie) of Chambly, Quebec, Micheline McCulloch of Amherst, Nova Scotia, Vicky Perreault of Montreal, Quebec, John-Paul Perreault of Greenfield Park, Quebec, Emile Perreault. Roger will also by dearly missed by Madeline 's family ... [more]

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Henderson, Cyndy; at her loving sister Vivian 's home in Mount Forest on Wednesday August 28th, 2013. Cynthia'Cyndy' Dianne Henderson of Mount Forest, formerly of Australia in her 59th year. Beloved wife of Kenneth Henderson. Loved sister of Donald Henderson & wife Karen of Sharon and Vivian Henderson of Mount Forest. Loving aunt of Jon Henderson (Cynthia) and Billy Moir (Lauren). Daughter-in-law of Bert & Jenny Henderson of Scotland. Sister-in-law of Alastair Henderson & wife Helen of Australia ... [more]

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