Obituaries

CUMMING, William “Bill” - Announcing the peaceful passing of William “Bill” Cumming, at the Louise Marshall Hospital on December 19, 2021. With his family by his side, and in his 86th year, Bill concluded a fulfilling, enviable and adventurous life. Bill is predeceased by his loving wife Velma (née Busby) who passed a short four months ago. Bill and Velma were married for 65 years. As they did in life, Bill and Velma are now walking together, holding hands and offering light kisses, ... [more]

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HOWARD, Rowland Wellington – Peacefully and surrounded by family at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in his 81^st year. 

Beloved husband of Marlyn for 55 years.  Loving father of Mark (Sarah) of Toronto, Brian (Karen) of Oakville; and grandfather of Nathan.  Dear brother of Berk (Ruby) and brother-in-law of Norma Mathews. Survived by his Aunt Shirley Fellows; nieces Leah Mathews (Shane O’Neil) and Jana Flore Mills ... [more]

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RITCHIE, Helen Joyce - Our dear Mom and Grandma died peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 after a long and lovely life. Helen entered the world April 9, 1927 as the much-loved firstborn of Elmo King and his wife Edna (née Youen), on their farm at Creekbank, Ontario. She shared many tales of her adventures – climbing windmills, riding to Christmas dinner on a sleigh drawn by horses, winning prizes at the school fair. At a still-young age she moved ... [more]

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BYERS, Meagan Janelle – Tragically, as the result of a car accident on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the age of 22 years. Beloved daughter of Mark and Joanne Byers. Cherished sister of Ashley Byers and her partner Brock Doney, and Justin Byers and his wife Becca. Proud Aunt “Bug” of Brooklynn and Lennox Doney. Meagan will be missed by her good friend Travis Lee, and her dog Marlow. Loving granddaughter of Leslie and Virginia Byers, and Ronald Weber and his friend Marion Officer. ... [more]

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FRANCIS, Velda Ellen – Formerly of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully at Royal Terrace Retirement Residence, Palmerston, on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in her 81^st year.  Predeceased by her beloved husband LaVerne Francis.  Loving mother of Blair Francis and his wife Karen of Mississauga, Ian Francis and his wife Kim, and Brad Francis, all of Mount Forest.  Cherished grandmother of the late James Allan (1993), Liam (Jennie), Tyler (Shaelynne), Jackson ... [more]

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CARNEY, Mary Lynn “Marnie” (née Pendlebury) – Unexpectedly at Palmerston and District Hospital, Palmerston, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 61. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Carney (2017). Loving mother of John Di Censo, and Brynn Di Censo (Kimberley Kerr), all of Guelph. Dear grandmother of Landon Tomkins. Survived by her twin sister Barbara, sister Marie (Bert), brothers Frank (Linda) and Christopher (Linda). Marnie is lovingly remembered by her many nieces ... [more]

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HARTWRIGHT, Paul Thomas – Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in his 91^st year. Cherished husband for 66 years to Agnes Hartwright of Mount Forest. Beloved father of Jamie Hartwright of Mount Forest, Susan Howting (Al) of Trenton, and Charlotte Kroes (Mark) of Mount Forest. Loving grandfather of Terry (Nicole), Jason, Samantha (Brian), Doug (Tamara), Melissa (Michael), Benjamin (Jennifer), Stephanie (Daniel), ... [more]

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HARKER, Wilma Marilyn - Peacefully at the age of 85 years, returned home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on November 19, 2021, at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest.

Marilyn was pre-deceased by her father Milton Harker, mother Henrietta Tremain, her youngest son Joseph (Joey) L. Roux, brother Kenneth Harker, and by her sister Mary Harker.

Marilyn is survived by her son John L. Roux, her daughter Rita Wukoson, her stepdaughter Linda Reynolds, her stepsons Brian ... [more]

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STALKIE, Elmer John – Peacefully and surrounded by family at his residence on Monday, November 8, 2021 in his 88^th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn Stalkie (née Smith) for 64 years. Loving father of Sue Stalkie, Mark Stalkie, and Jeff Stalkie (Bailing Gu). Cherished grandfather of Heidi Dosch, Holly Dosch, Whitney Taves (Patrick Murphy), and Dustin Taves and great-grandfather of Nicholas, Alicia, Dehvin, Sophia, Bree-Anna, James and Cheyenne. Elmer is remembered by his ... [more]

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FOWLER, Dora Vivian (née Tolton)

October 24, 2021

Passed quietly to rest after 97 glorious years of life.  Pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 71 years, Bob.  Loving mother of Bruce and his wife Pat, Peter and his wife Lori, Martha and Lee.  Lovingly missed by grandchildren: Amy, Sarah, Michael, Emma, Nicole and Brennan and great-grandchildren: Nora Finnian, Hunter and Aven.  Dora ... [more]

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KEATES, Thomas “Tom” Richard - Passed away unexpectedly in the morning on Tuesday, October 19th, 2021. Dad was born in December of 1932 in the District of Wellington, Salop, England. Dad’s parents, Ernest and Elise, passed away when he was young. He was brought up by his older sister and brother, Kathy and John, (both predeceased) who he always mentioned with great warmth. 

At 19, Dad joined the Royal Air Force where he trained for several years in Bridgenorth, England. ... [more]

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CALHOUN, Andrea Lynn (née McKay) – Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 53.  Cherished wife of Brian Calhoun for 20 years.  Loving daughter of David and Marlene McKay and daughter-in-law of Gayle and the late Sonny Calhoun.  Dear sister of Grant, Greg and Jeff McKay.  Andrea will be sadly missed by her dear friends, John and Danielle, Elizabeth and Tim, and many others.  The funeral service will be held at the England ... [more]

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HANCOCK, Susan (née Wilson) – Suddenly, at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in her 72^nd year.  Beloved wife of the late Bryon Hancock (2019) for 52 years.  Loving mother of Diane (Barry) and Cheryl (Ivan). Proud Grandma of Robyn, Mackenzie, Nathan, and Reghan. Dear sister of Linda (the late Wendel) and Rodger (Pam). Susan will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Those wishing to make a donation ... [more]

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HAMILTON, M. Ruth (née Monahan) – Suddenly, at her residence on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in her 89^th year.  Beloved wife of the late Ross Hamilton (2010).  Very dear friend of Ed Ferguson.  Loving mother of Alex Hamilton and his wife Sheila of Durham, Lynda Hamilton of Barry's Bay, Deby Ferguson and her husband Blaine of Mount Forest, James Hamilton and his wife Line of Lethbridge, Alberta, Bryon Hamilton and his wife Betty of Tara, and Jack Genoe and his ... [more]

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PINDER, Richard William “Rick” – Unexpectedly on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the age of 66 years.  Beloved partner of Terry LeBlanc.  Loving father of Curtis and Kyle Pinder.  Dear “Grampa” of Logan and Jax.  Rick will be missed by his siblings Beryl Kropf and her husband Rick, Brad Pinder and his wife Cathy, and Lori Solomon and her husband Robert.  Brother-in-law of Tim Andrews and his wife, the late Beth Andrews.  Rick will be missed by his ... [more]

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MacEACHERN, Kenneth Roger “Ken” – Passed away peacefully at Rockwood Terrace, Durham, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in his 77^th year.  Ken was loved and will be missed by his siblings Marilyn and the late Fred Kingston, Jim and Dawn MacEachern, the late Julie and George (surviving) Laithwaite, Donna and Ron Reid, Susan and Paul Finn, and Tacey and Frank Haid. 

Ken will be sadly, and truly missed by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, ... [more]

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AITKEN, Morley Robert – Peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in his 73^rd year.  Beloved husband for 52 years to Bonnie Aitken (née Harris). Loving father of Dan Aitken and his wife Nancy Metcalf of Hayden, Derek Aitken of Mount Forest and Bob Aitken and his wife Melissa Motsch of Holstein.  Loving Papa of Rylan, Charlie and Emmett. Dear brother of Muriel Fettes and her husband ... [more]

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COULTER, Joan (née McLellan) - Peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Chapman House Hospice, Owen Sound in her 85th year. Loving mother of Gary Coulter, Julie Ann Moore, Cathy Reid (Larry), Dan Coulter, Michelle “Shelly” Howells (Stewart), and Dewayne Coulter. Joan was a proud grandma, great-grandma, and great-great-grandma. Dear sister of Bob McLellan. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Ian and Ella McLellan, her sister Kay Hamilton, ... [more]

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MADER, Gertrude “Trudy” – Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in her 96^th year.  Predeceased by her husband Hubert Mader (2007).  Loving mother of Myrna Vermeulen and Joan (Doug) Woods and mother-in-law of Dianne Culp, and Ray Eaton. Dearly loved by her seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Survived by her brother Peter (Marjorie) Goymour.  Predeceased by her children Bruce Culp, Dianne Eaton, ... [more]

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SPEERS, Marilyn Elizabeth - Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Monday, August 23, 2021 in her 86th year.  Beloved wife of the late John Roy Speers (2011). Loving mother of Karen Wetteskind & her husband Juergen of St. Clements, Cameron Speers of London and Sharon Speers-Lloyd & her husband Brian of Thornton. Loving grandmother of Sebastian & Sarah Wetteskind, Alec & Maxine Speers and Trevor & Travis Lloyd. Dear sister of Doug Pearce and his ... [more]

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CUMMING, Velma (née Busby) – At home with her loving family by her side, Velma passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on Sunday, August 15, 2021 in her 86^th year. Cherished wife of William “Bill” for 65 years. She will be sadly missed by her children Gary, Randy (Yvonne), Lynne (David) and Keith (Julie). Dear sister to Harry (Elaine), Wendy (Ted) and Debbie (Francis) and sister-law of Grace. Velma loved her grandchildren; Jason, Katlyn, Mackenzie, ... [more]

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SMALL, Lorne - Passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in his 76th year. He is now reunited with his wife and soulmate, Jennifer Small. Cherished father of Eric Small, Mavaline Small, Mavis Small, Malynne Small, Vanessa Small, Gregory Small, Derek Small, and Tina Graves (née Small). Proud grandfather of Declan, Hayden, Kaliya, Ashley, Jackson, Paige, Mackenna, and Marshall. Lorne will be missed by his siblings, nieces, nephews, extended family and ... [more]

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MARSHALL, Wayne Douglas – Passed away unexpectedly at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, August 6^th, 2021 in his 93^rd year. Cherished husband of Pauline Marshall for 69 years.  Loving father of Kevin Marshall and his wife Sue, Scott Marshall and his wife Wendy, Rebecca Broadfoot and her husband Hugh, and Dawson Marshall and his wife Maureen. Dear grandfather of Ryan, Greg, Kelsey (Tim), Kate, Alyssa (Mike), Jessalyn, Lindsay (Tom), Marshall, ... [more]

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CARTER, Robert “Bob” – Passed away after a brief illness on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Guelph General Hospital at the age of 66. He will be always remembered as “Crash”.  Bob was the caring father of Mitchell Usher-Carter and dear brother of Linda Smith and Jeff Carter.  Predeceased by his parents Betty (2016) and Jack Carter (2002) and by his brother-in-law Ken Smith (2017).  He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, and many friends.  A private funeral ... [more]

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JONES, George – Suddenly at his residence on Saturday, July 24^th, 2021 in his 66^th year.  Beloved husband of Helene of Mount Forest.  Loving father of Jeff and his wife Penny of Walkerton, and grandfather of Kevin and Amber.  Dear brother of Steve and his wife Sue of Brantford, Garry and his wife Elke of Brampton, Tom and his wife Jay of Baldwin and brother-in-law of Gary of Kitchener.  George is survived by many nieces, nephews, extended ... [more]

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