Obituaries
Due to families wishes, not all obituaries are listed.
Mearney Branston
BRANSTON, Mearney (née Eaton) – Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the age of 94. Mother of Bonnie Elliott, Dan (Helen) Branston and Karen Branston. Grandmother of Rob, Stacey, Alex, Katie and Annie. Great-grandmother of Tyler, Ryan, Rob and Sarah. Survived by her sister Ishbel Massey. Predeceased by her husband Hedley Branston (2018), son Ross Branston (2019) (Jackie), and son-in-law Rod Elliott ... [more]
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Irene Semchyshyn
SEMCHYSHYN, Irene (née Paloschuk) – Peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the age of 87. Loved mother of Terry (Lorne) Ellison of Mount Forest, Denise (Ray) Kanthak of Prince Edward Island, and Michael Semchyshyn of Toronto. ‘Bopcha’ (Grandmother) will be missed by her nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She is survived by her sisters Jeannette, Annette, and Helen. Irene will be missed ... [more]
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Darrell Brown
BROWN, Darrell - Suddenly on Friday, July 9 2021, at his home in Port Stanley at the age of 60. Loving father of James (Tina) of Kitchener, Joshua of Durham, Matthew of Drayton, and Justin of Timmins. Cherished son of Shirley Brown of Durham. Dear brother of Robert (Janice) of London and Linda (Yvonne) of Owen Sound. Proud grandfather of Faith, Colesen, Sianna and Jade. Darrell will also be missed by his dear friend Marlene Runstedler of Drayton and his nephews Colin of Bayfield ... [more]
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James "Jim" Lehman
LEHMAN, James “Jim” - Suddenly at his residence in Mount Forest on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the age of 67. Dear brother of Tom Lehman. Uncle of Kyle (Amy), Aaron (Brandy) and Ben (Johanna). Great-uncle of Jacob, Logan and Liam. Jim will be also missed by his cousins and extended family. Predeceased by his parents Harold (2000) and Kathleen (2019) Lehman and his brother Ken Lehman (2010). Jim was a funeral director and spent most of his career with T. Harry ... [more]
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Alan Leslie Spahr
SPAHR, Alan Leslie – Of Mount Forest, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 4th, 2021 in his 61st year. He is also known fondly as Al or Sparky. Dear brother of Verna Fletcher, Jeanne Wright and her husband Mike, Barb Noonan, Ken Spahr and his wife Rose, and brother-in-law of Linda Spahr and Marian Spahr. Survived also by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and their families, and some long-term friends. Predeceased by his parents, John and Kathleen ... [more]
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John "Terry" McFarlane
McFARLANE, John "Terry" - Peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Elma McFarlane (2015) and Joan McFarlane (1992). Loving father of Tom McFarlane of Cambridge, Becky McFarlane of Toronto, and Ben McFarlane of Hamilton. Loving Grandpa of Brendan, Dana, Levia, June and Odetta. Dear brother of Tom McFarlane and his wife Diane of Palmerston. He will be sadly missed ... [more]
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David "Dave" Carmount
CARMOUNT, David - It is with broken hearts we share the passing of David Orville Gordon Carmount at Grey Bruce Health Services - Owen Sound on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in his 74th year. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Doris (née MacDonald) and children, Jeff (Lorie) of Port Elgin and Pam Charlton (Terry) of Brantford. Also survived by grandchildren: Brady, Bryanna, Chase, Raechel, Reegan, Cailyn and Kelsey; his brother Dale ... [more]
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Marjorie Reading
READING, Marjorie Evelyn – Went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 20th, 2021 at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest. Marjorie was born on December 2, 1928, in Toronto. She is the loving mother of Judy Buchan (John), Trish Grenier (Henri), Linda Court (James), Robert Reading, Donna Chambers (Brian), Ruth-Anne Gardiner (Rob), Janet Huys (Gord), Ronald Reading (Rosy) and Lou-Anne Hemmings (Chris). Proud and cherished Nana of Andrew ... [more]
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George Beverley “Bev” Plume
PLUME, George Beverley “Bev” - It is with much sorrow and love our family mourns the passing of Bev on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in his hometown of Mount Forest at the age of 82.
His brave battle with health issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile. Despite the obstacles, Bev fought strong right to the end. It is now time for his eternal rest.
Bev is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marion (Denney). Bev has been ... [more]
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Gordon Lewis “Lew” McKenna
McKENNA, Gordon Lewis “Lew” – Of Wasaga Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in his 82nd year. Loving brother of Bruce (Pauline) McKenna, Phyllis (late Larry) Hilliard, and Jack McKenna. Uncle Lew will be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at St. John’s Cemetery, Orangeville. Those wishing to make a donation in ... [more]
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Thelma Ilene “Tilley” Weiser
WEISER, Thelma Ilene “Tilley” – Suddenly at her residence on Thursday, June 10th, 2021 in her 77th year. Loving aunt of Debbie (Mike) Livingstone, Jeff (Donna) Bilton, Mike (Jenny) Bilton, all of Mount Forest, Rebecca Leibold (Shawn) of Oakville, and Mark Weiser (Ron) of Cambridge. Dear sister-in-law of Marcia Weiser of Mount Forest, and Delmer Bilton of Harriston. Survived by many cousins, great-nieces and nephews and many dear friends. ... [more]
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Lois MacEachern
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MacEACHERN, Lois - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Lois MacEachern passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends. Lois was born on November 13, 1942, to the late Mildred and Bruce Ritchie and was a lifelong resident of the Mount Forest area. In 1960 she married Colin MacEachern (2003) and together they proudly raised five children: Dan (Dianne), Dean ... [more]
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Harvey Gillies
GILLIES, Harvey – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30th, 2021 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband for 66 years of Betty Gillies (née Gilkes). Proud father of Roxanne Caughill (Philip Green), Giselle Tregunna (Peter), and Valerie Gillies. Proud grandfather of Denise Finucane (Lorne), Jennifer Groeneveld (Preston), Richard Caughill, Shawna Tregunna, Chantelle Abma (Kevin), Devon Tregunna, David McNeish (Ellie), Greg McNeish, Connie McNeish (Neil), Broderick Geddes (Chantal), and Daniel ... [more]
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Gregory "Greg" Ferrier
FERRIER, Gregory “Greg” – Peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, May 29th, 2021 in his 48th year. Loving father of Jennifer Burrows (Josh) and Kevin Ferrier (Melissa Ross). He will be sadly missed by his four grandchildren. Greg is survived by his parents George and Maureen Ferrier and by his brother Geoff Ferrier. Greg is predeceased by his brother Gary Ferrier. Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the England Funeral ... [more]
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Agnes Mary MacDonald (MacNeil)
MACDONALD, (née MacNeil) Agnes Mary “Peggy” – Passed peacefully on Thursday morning, May 27th, 2021 at her LTC residence in Mount Forest, Ontario, she was 97 years old. Peggy was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. She is survived by her eldest son, Brendan (Karen), their children Kevin and Heather (Jason), her great grandchildren Sophie and Evelyn, and by her youngest son Jamie (Kathryn), their children Aaron, Grant (Elena), and Alexander. Aggie was ... [more]
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Rick Beckner
BECKNER, Rick – Unexpectedly at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 in his 71st year. Cherished partner of Linda. Dear stepfather of Dale Rouw (Mary Lou), Charles Rouw and their families. Loving brother of Stan Beckner (late Joan), Conrad Beckner (Michelle), and Catherine Gallant (Ray). Beloved Uncle to many. Rick was a good man, who loved to reminisce about the good old days. He is leaving many dear friends behind. ... [more]
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Kelly Ann Dicks
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Joanne Marie Stewart
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Levi Larter
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Bonnie Schwindt
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Edward “Ed” Robert White
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Louise Morrison
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Mable Margaret Allen
ALLEN, Mable Margaret
July 12, 1918 – April 15, 2021
Mable Allen (née Kirkpatrick) passed away peacefully at Caressant Care in Harriston on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 just months before her 103rd birthday. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Bertram Allen (1981). Mable is survived by her sister-in-law Ruby Kirkpatrick and was predeceased by her brothers George, Elwin, Edgar ... [more]
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Julie Leibold
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Salome Martin
MARTIN, Salome
March 9, 1956 – April 12, 2021
Passed away at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener in her 66th year. Beloved wife of Melvin Martin of RR#1 Mount Forest. Loving mother of John and Alice Martin, Erma Martin, Jason and Wilma Martin, all of RR#1 Mount Forest, Esther and Stephen Bowman of RR#1 Holstein, and Ruth, Irene and Floyd at home. Grandmother of 17 grandchildren. ... [more]
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Heather Diane Aitken
AITKEN, Heather Diane
January 16, 1971 – April 12, 2021
Of Mount Forest, passed away unexpectedly at Guelph General Hospital in her 51st year. Survived by her partner Stuart Husk of Mount Forest. Loving mother of Colton Thompson and his fiancée Montana Leach of Raymond, Alberta. Heather was the daughter of Bernice Aitken of Mount Forest and the late Bert Aitken (2010). Special ... [more]
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Ethel Amelia McQueen (née Irvin)
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Tony Daciuk
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Elizabeth Maude Grypstra
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Carman Johnston
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Bernice Cecilia Bowes
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Jessie Florence Ross
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Cody Martin
Cherished grandson of Stuart and Sandra Martin of Alma, and Merle and Susan Bauman of Listowel. Fondly remembered by his aunts and uncles Sam and Cheryl Martin of Alma; Christopher and Julia Martin of Moorefield; Jeremy, Janelle, and Jayden Martin, all of Alma; Leanne, Justin, Colin, ... [more]
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Patricia “Pat” Forrest
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Matthew “Matt” Forder
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Feliks Khozikov
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Norman “Norm” Ferguson
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Florence Olive Harriet Harper (née Gillies)
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Joan McLuhan
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Jeff Armstrong
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Harold John Flemington
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James Wallace
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Anthony “Tony” John Makin
MAKIN, Anthony “Tony” John – Peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on Sunday, February 28th, 2021 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Margaret Makin for 67 years. Loving father of Steven Makin and Suzie Pugliese. Dear grandfather of Michael and James and great-grandfather of Jocyne. Tony will be sadly missed by his many friends and extended family. He cherished his children and was involved in their sports: soccer, baseball and ... [more]
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Diane Evelyn Butt
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Dianne Ferguson (née Lamont)
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William James “Bill” Sutherland
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Gerrit J.B. Lebbink
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Alison Palleschi
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Alma Mathers (née Wilson)
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David Andrew "Dave" Westra
WESTRA, David Andrew "Dave" - Unexpectedly at his residence in Conn on Friday, February 12, 2021 in his 63rd year. Loving father of Gregory Westra, and Vanessa Westra (Corey Colhoun). Dear grandfather of Peter Jennings. Survived by his siblings Gary (Thea) Westra and Sandra McGill, and step-father Alfonso Trevisan. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his mother Arlene Trevisan and father Donald Clarke. Dave cherished ... [more]
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