Obituaries
Due to families wishes, not all obituaries are listed.
Erling Pedersen
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PEDERSEN, Erling – Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Thursday, September 16th, 2021 in his 94th year. Beloved husband for 58 years of Gudde Pedersen. Loving father of Glenn Pedersen and his partner Holly. Dear grandfather “FarFar” of Duncan and Cameron. Erling will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Erling immigrated to Canada from Denmark in 1957, proudly becoming a Canadian Citizen in 1988. ... [more]
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Kenneth Roger “Ken” MacEachern
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MacEACHERN, Kenneth Roger “Ken” – Passed away peacefully at Rockwood Terrace, Durham, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in his 77th 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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Charles Kerr
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KERR, Charles - Suddenly at home on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the age of 80. Cherished husband of Maxine for 58 wonderful years. Loving father of Christine (Gerry) Nicholson and Sharon (Byron) Perry. Proud Binya/Papa to Pearl (Gavin), Ryan (Maddy), and Grace. Survived by his ‘bestest’ sister Jacqueline and brother George. He will be missed by his extended family and friends. Predeceased by siblings Alice, Edward, Dawson, Joe and granddaughter Abby.
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Morley Robert Aitken
AITKEN, Morley Robert – Peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in his 73rd 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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V. Merle B. Hincks
HINCKS, V. Merle B. – Peacefully at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Ken Hincks (2019). Loving mother of Betty Lou Kirkpatrick and her husband Allen of Newmarket, Heather Scott and her husband Jim of Brooklin, Paul Hincks and his wife Cheryl, and Peter Hincks and his wife Shelley, all of Mount Forest. Adoring Grandmother of Kristy Canellos and her husband Tom, Allison Skillen and her husband Brent, Jamie Hincks ... [more]
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Joan Coulter (née McLellan)
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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Darlene Alfreda Johnson
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JOHNSON, Darlene Alfreda (née Mason) – Peacefully and surrounded by family at her residence on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the age of 61. Beloved wife of Mike Johnson for 39 years. Cherished mother of Luke Johnson and his wife Natalie Orr, and Chris Johnson and his wife Tori. Loving Nana of Landon Watson, Cullen Johnson, Cameron Johnson, and Sawyer Johnson. Adored sister of Donna Stoner and her husband Brian, Bob Mason and his wife Janice; sister-in-law of ... [more]
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Gertrude “Trudy” Mader
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MADER, Gertrude “Trudy” – Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in her 96th 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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Greetje “Marg” Vandermeer
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VANDERMEER, Greetje “Marg”- Peacefully on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at Louise Marshall Hospital in her 82nd year. Loving mother Charles Toohey, Kimberly Toohey, Dorothy Toohey, Pamela Shelton, Sandra Nelson, Paul Shelton, Chris Shelton, Sherry Shelton, Michael Shelton, Jennifer Widmeyer and Crystal Shelton. Proud Oma and Great-Oma. She will be missed by her extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of life will take place at a later ... [more]
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Marilyn Elizabeth Speers
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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Cheryl Pacey
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PACEY, Cheryl – Suddenly, at University Hospital, London on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the age of 53 years. Beloved partner of William “Bill” Bonnell. Loving mother of Lindsay Ackroyd (Greg), Adam Campbell and Amanda Campbell (Robert Ferrier). Proud grandmother of Jamie, Colin, Anthony, Kolby, Landry and Elgin. Cheryl will be sadly missed by all her brothers and sisters.
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Velma Cumming (née Busby)
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 86th 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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Ross Edward McRobb
McROBB, Ross Edward – Peacefully and surrounded by family at his residence on Friday, August 13th, 2021, in his 77th year. Cherished husband of Rilla McRobb (née Whetham) for 57 years. Loving father of Danny (Annilene), Doug (Sherry), and Kevin (Amber). Dear grandfather of Rachael (Seth) Veenstra, Rebecca McRobb (Taylor Jantzi), Emma McRobb (Nick Pronk), Jenna (Tyler) O’Gorman, Jayde McRobb, Chaise McRobb, and Brooke McRobb. Beloved great-grandfather of Aurora, ... [more]
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Lorne Small
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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Terrance "Terry" Tubman
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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Wayne Douglas Marshall
MARSHALL, Wayne Douglas – Passed away unexpectedly at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, August 6th, 2021 in his 93rd 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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Flora May Cowan
COWAN, Flora May (née McNaughton) – Passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Friday, August 6th, 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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Robert "Bob" Carter
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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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Robert "Bob" Armstrong
ARMSTRONG, Robert “Bob” – Peacefully on Sunday, July 25th, 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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George Jones
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JONES, George – Suddenly at his residence on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 in his 66th 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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Pearl Adelaide "Bessie" Small
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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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 ... [more]
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Ethel Amelia McQueen (née Irvin)
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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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Tony Daciuk
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Elizabeth Maude Grypstra
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