Obituaries

KINGSLAND, Myrtle "Marty" Louise - Peacefully at the Atrium Retirement Residence, Orillia on Monday, February 21, 2022 in her 81^st year. Beloved partner of the late Francis "Frank" Cassar (2020). Loving mother of Dan Kingsland and his partner Ina Allan, and the late Wayne Kingsland (2017). Dear grandmother of Eric Kingsland, Krista Kingsland, Kathryn Kingsland, Mitchell Kingsland, and Richelle "Rikki" Kingsland. Survived by her step-children: Michelle Gronc and her husband Ritchie, ... [more]

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DENOUDEN, Elaine Ruth (née Leppington) – On Thursday, February 3, 2022 in her 80^th year, Elaine left her loving husband of 60 years for her first love, Jesus Christ. Loving mother of John E. Denouden Jr. and his wife Susan, and Ruth Clark and her husband Ken. Dear grandmother of Sabrina and great-grandmother of Cruze, Lucas and J.P. Elaine is predeceased by her granddaughter Alyda. She will be greatly missed by her extended family and friends. 

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ELDER, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” (née Russell) – Peacefully and surrounded by her family at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, January 29, 2022 in her 91^st year. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Elder (2012). Loving mother of Richard Elder of RR#3 Ayton, Raymond Elder of RR#3 Ayton, Karen Elder and partner Liz Lapsley of Goderich, Susan Widmeyer and husband Al of Goderich, and Linda Elder of Mount Forest. Dear grandmother of Shania and ... [more]

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MacKENZIE, Marlene (née Lowry) – Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Monday, January 24, 2022 in her 87^th year. Beloved wife of the late Elmer MacKenzie (2003). Loving mother of Blair (Susan) MacKenzie, Brent MacKenzie, and Craig MacKenzie (Carrie Deverell). Cherished grandmother of Ian, Kate, Sabine and Alexander. Dear sister of Lynn Lowry (Donna Mueller), David (Shirley) Lowry, Wayne (Patt) Lowry, Carl Lowry, Elliott (Ellen) Lowry, Corinne (Gene) Mordaunt ... [more]

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STULL, Craig LeRoy - lived a busy and full life, from May 20, 1947 – January 21, 2022. He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario to Ethel (Cameron) and Cecil Stull; and he died in his home in Mount Forest, in the slice of paradise that he shared with his partner, Suzanne Brown.

His passions? He was the techie guy that you would go to with any question, and he would delight in getting into the details of the answer…it was rarely a straightforward one-liner. He loved photography ... [more]

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VANDENBOR, Wynand “Van” – Unexpectedly at Palmerston and District Hospital on Monday, January 17, 2022, in his 86^th year. Predeceased by his beloved partner, Ronald Pennycook. Remembered by his dear friend and neighbour, Peter Hibberd. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Mount Forest Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Van are asked to consider a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home. 

RIEPERT, Ruth Veronica (née Matthews) – Passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, January 10, 2022, in her 82^nd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Terry Riepert. Loving sister of Maureen Robinson of Bobcaygeon, Joan MacKinnon of Washago, Grace Brown of Grand Valley, Michael & Ruth Matthews of Flesherton, and Karen & Bruce Russell of Dundalk. Survived by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Eugene and Bernadette Matthews, brother ... [more]

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McCAFFERTY, Andrew – Peacefully at home on the Drumcroagh Farm, on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the age of 59 years. Loving husband of Barbara Lee Norris. Andrew was predeceased by his mother Catherine McCafferty and will be sadly missed by his father James McCafferty, his sister Margaret McCafferty her husband Ian and their children, his brother James McCafferty and his wife Maria, his goddaughter Leah Grant and by his four-legged companions Fiona and Duncan. 

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LEIBOLD, Velva June - Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Friday, January 7, 2022 in her 94^th year. Devoted wife of the late Norman Clarence Leibold (2011) for 64 years. Cherished mother of Joseph Leibold & his wife Alice of Mount Forest, Gloria Gillan & her husband Robert of Windsor, Barry Leibold & his wife Marie of Kitchener, Bonnie Chartrand & her husband Pat of Mount Forest, and John Leibold & Joan ... [more]

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GINGRICH, Edward “Ted” Melville – Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Monday, January 3, 2022 in his 75^th year. Cherished husband of Elaine Gingrich (née Loughlean). Beloved father of Jamie (Jody), Andrew (Kristi), and Tanya Janssen (Jeffrey). Loving grandfather of eight grandchildren. Dear brother of David (Linda), Rod (Monique), Barry (Wendy), Karen, and Don (Kyle). Survived by Warren Fink, brother by choice, not by blood. Predeceased by ... [more]

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LEHMAN, Teresa Bernice (née Goetz) – Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Royal Terrace Nursing Home, Palmerston on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the age of 91. Predeceased by her husband Cyril (2012). Dear Mom of Jerome (Hope), Fr. Mike CSB, Betty Kopecki (Ben), Ron (Wilma), Julie Goetz (Mike), Glen (Lorrie), Mary Purdy (Bill) and Cindy Redburn (John). Loving Gramma to 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; ... [more]

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SIMPSON, Marian June – Unexpectedly at Hamilton’s Hometown Retirement Living, Harriston, on Saturday, January 1, 2022 in her 74^th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Simpson (2016). Loving mother of Patricia Lynn Stone and her husband Greg of Harriston, and Paul Simpson and his wife Lisa of Guelph. Remembered by her grandson Owen.   Dear sister of Bill Schilling and his wife Georgie of Guelph.  Those wishing to make a donation ... [more]

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BRAUN, Anita Margaret (née Lytle) – Of Clifford, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in her 75^th year. Beloved wife of the late Allan Braun (2018). Loving mother of Paul Braun and his wife Michelle DeBeyer of Waterloo, Dale Braun and his partner Melissa Donohoe of North Vancouver, British Columbia and Karen Williamson and her husband Jeff of Harriston. Cherished grandmother ... [more]

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HIRTLE, David Lawrence – Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the age of 87. Loving father of Brenda Hirtle (Paul Bowen), the late Mark Hirtle, Geralyn (André) Dufresne, and David (Michelle) Hirtle. Cherished grandfather of Lesley, Laura, Ryan, Brett, Josh, Melanie, Chris, Alex, Alicia and Angela as well as 18 great-grandchildren. Survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Ethel (née Walker) ... [more]

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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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SCOTT, William “Wayne” – Unexpectedly at his residence in Mount Forest on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, in his 63^rd year. Predeceased by his parents William “Bill” Scott and Jean Lougheed. Remembered by his long-time friend and roommate, Daryl Sanderson.  Wayne had many friends in the Mount Forest Community and will be dearly missed.  Wayne was the proud owner of a 1984 Chevy Silverado and would often be found at car shows showing off his prized ... [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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