Obituaries

TUBMAN, Terrance “Terry” - It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved and cherished Husband, Father, Papa and Great Papa. Terrance “Terry” Tubman went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Terry leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Brenda Tubman, their son, Jason, their daughter Priscilla Cochrane (Chris), their grandchildren Brandon Cochrane (Katie), Jordan Cochrane (Kristen), Parker Tubman (partner Chelsey), Tory Tubman (fiancée Nick) and great-grandson, ... [more]

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COWAN, Flora May (née McNaughton) – Passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Friday, August 6^th, 2021, at the age of 88.  Predeceased by her beloved husband, Murray W. Cowan (1995). Cherished mother of Larry Cowan and his wife Barbara, Norma Lamont and her husband Donald, and Wanda Chilton and her husband Daniel Lenehan.  Loving grandmother of Jason (Tracey) Lamont, Christy (Todd) Tangney, Joel Lamont, Aaron (Melissa) Chilton, Deanna (Ryan) ... [more]

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ARMSTRONG, Robert “Bob” – Peacefully on Sunday, July 25^th, 2021 at the age of 72. Cherished husband of Daphne Rappard. Loving father of Todd Armstrong (Victoria MacAskill) and Kevin Armstrong. Dear grandfather of Lars and Sutter. Survived by his brother Bill (Eleanor) Armstrong, sisters-in-law Marion (Tjebbe) Jaeger and Renée Nunan-Rappard. Bob will be missed by his extended family, including his nephews, nieces, and Amanda Zmija. Predeceased by his brother John ... [more]

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SMALL, Pearl Adelaide “Bessie” – On Thursday, July 15, 2021 she slipped away to be with Dad. Pearl Adelaide Smellie was born May 26, 1926 in Biggar, Saskatchewan. Her mother Katherine passed away three days later and on her deathbed she wished for baby Pearl to be called Bessie – and she was known as Bessie ever since. As a baby she left her father, brother and three sisters to be raised in Ontario by her aunt and uncle, Agnes and David McWaters along with their nine ... [more]

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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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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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McFARLANE, John "Terry" - Peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest in his 77^th 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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READING, Marjorie Evelyn – Went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 20^th, 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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McKENNA, Gordon Lewis “Lew” – Of Wasaga Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15^th, 2021 at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in his 82^nd 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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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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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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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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MARTIN, Salome

March 9, 1956 – April 12, 2021