Obituaries

Margaret “Peggy” Myrtle McGregor, 89, formerly of Mount Forest, passed away June 19, 2020.

Peggy was born in Toronto December 1930 to Alfred and Myrtle Sawyer. They later moved to the farm in Greenock Township. After graduating from school in Paisley, she started her first job as a Bell Telephone operator in Walkerton.

It was during school that she met the love of her life, Jack McGregor. They married September 20, 1952, going on to have 3 daughters Susan, Lynn and Laurie.

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Christine Marie Stokes (nee Emerson), of Holstein, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Wednesday, June 3^rd, 2020 in her 62^nd year. Beloved wife of Bill Stokes. Loving mother of Dan Stokes and his wife Amber and Brandy Galbraith and her husband Nick. Cherished grandmother of Hayden Galbraith. Dear sister of Sandy Graham, Shari Emerson and Steve Stahlbaum. Predeceased by her mother Margaret Stahlbaum. Christine was a dedicated employee at Louise Marshall Hospital ... [more]

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Arnott Franklin Armstrong, of Harriston and formerly of Normanby Township, passed away at Hospice Wellington, Guelph on Saturday, May 30^th, 2020.  Beloved husband of Myrna (nee Scarrow).  Loving father of Douglas Armstrong and his wife Wendy, Joanne Grant, James Armstrong and his wife Kathy, Glenna Armstrong, Nancy and her husband Ken Best, and Ken Armstrong and his wife Karen.  Cherished grandfather of Amy, Cara, Ethan, Jaime, Ryan, Erin, Lisa, Tracy, Ian, Chris, Cody, Clayton, Holt, and Madison.  ... [more]

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Muriel Margaret Grey Ballantyne (nee Cuneo), of Mount Forest, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 28^th, 2020 in her 88^th year. Beloved wife of Ronald Ballantyne. Loving mother of Keith Ballantyne and Susan and her late husband Martin Zonneveld. Cherished grandmother of Donald Ballantyne and his wife Nikki, Marty Zonneveld, Mathew Zonneveld and his wife Leanne, Catherine and her husband Peter Felske, Nicole Ballantyne-Choo and her partner Chris West and Cody Ballantyne. Great-grandmother ... [more]

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Mary Evelyn Francis Critchley Pritchard passed away on April 11, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late John Sydney Pritchard, and partner of the late Alan Keats. Loving mother of Barbara Pritchard Illingworth and husband Peter Illingworth, and Patricia Pritchard Fraser and husband Peter McKinnon.  Doting grandmother of John Illingworth (Lesley Love), Sarah Collier (Thomas Hudson), John McKinnon (Claudia Pedrero), and Glyn McKinnon (Natalia Simoes), as well as great-grandmother of Mairead, Brynn, ... [more]

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Laurence John Nolan, of Mount Forest and formerly of Welland, passed away as a result of complications due to COVID-19, at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, April 5^th, 2020 in his 75^th year. Beloved husband of Pat Nolan (nee Thorpe). Loving father of Chris Nolan and his wife Kelly, Kim Nolan, Clint Bryant and his wife Janice and Kim Baker. Cherished grandfather of Carter Nolan, Michael Nolan and his partner Madison King, Ryan Nolan, Cayden, Madison and Meadow Bryant, ... [more]

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Marlene Matilda Sarah Lembke (nee Troup), of Mount Forest, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Monday, March 23^rd, 2020 in her 81^st year. Beloved wife of the late Barry Lembke. Loving mother of Mark and his wife Kathy, Holly and her husband Keith Robb, Marla and her husband Trevor McAllister and Deidre and her husband Burke Beyer. Cherished grandmother of Amanda Atkinson, Shanan Lembke, Kaitlyn Lembke, Brittney Giffen, Dakota Reeves, Turner Reeves and Carson Beyer. ... [more]

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Amanda Leigh Richards-Raymond (nee Leies), of Listowel and formerly of Mount Forest, passed away unexpectedly due to sudden health issues at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 8^th, 2020 in her 33^rd year.  Beloved wife of Malcolm Richards-Raymond.  Loving mother of Emmie Richards-Raymond.  Cherished daughter of Ken Leies and the late Yvonne Leies (nee Van Der Aa).  Dearest sister of Monique, Jennifer and Danielle Leies.  Daughter-in-law of Lance Raymond and Sandra Richards, ... [more]

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Mabel Margaret Elizabeth Howes (nee Manion), of Mount Forest, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Friday, February 28th, 2020 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Royale Howes. Loving mother of Larry Howes (the late Sandra) and Lynn Miller (Gord). Cherished grandmother of Shelley Gould (Bob), Jamie Howes (Nancy), Jason Howes (Dana), Melissa Weber (Tim), Tracey Stoesser (Dan) and Troy Miller (Jessica).  Beloved great-grandmother of 16 and great-great-grandmother of 5. Dear sister ... [more]

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Mary Clements (nee Whitla) passed away on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of 66 years to the late Jim Clements. Dearly loved mother of Nan and Jimmy, West Grey; Shaun and Antoinette, Airdrie, Alberta; Kevin and Donna, Edmonton, Alberta; Blair and Diana, Parry Sound; and Mary Anne Kadar, Cambridge. Loving Grandma to 11 grandchildren and devoted Grams to 5 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Jim in October, 2017, her parents, ... [more]

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Knights, Ed

Edward Ernest Knights, of Mount Forest and formerly of Brampton, passed away on Friday, February 21^st, 2020 in his 83^rd year.  Beloved husband of the late Hazel (nee Shaw).  Loving father of Bob Knights and his wife Marta of Wasaga Beach, and Sandra Carpino and her husband Pat Bedell of Cambridge.  Cherished grandfather of Amanda and Kevin, Christopher and Stephanie, Michael and Katrine, and Ryan and Felicia.  Great-grandfather of David, Isaac and Kane.  Survived ... [more]

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Dorothy Ann Allen (nee Shaughnessy), passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Saturday, February 15^th, 2020 in her 73^rd year. Beloved wife of Ed Allen. Loving mother of Curtis Stoneouse and his wife Barbara, and step-mother of Russ Allen and his wife Anne, and Karen Allen. Cherished grandmother of Brian Hahn, Steven Hahn, Nate Allen, Shelby Collins and Chloe Collins. Dear sister of Mary and her husband Joe, Helen, and sister-in-law of Maurice and his wife Helen. Fondly ... [more]

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Wayne Edward King, of Ayton, passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 12^th, 2020 in his 56^th year. Beloved husband of Beth Haines. Cherished son of Margaret King and the late Grant King, and step-son of Ron Campbell. Loving step-father of Erin and her husband Matt Holliday, and Matthew Haines and his wife Sara. Special Grandpa Wayne to Violet and Weston Holliday and Griffin and Foster Haines. Dear brother-in-law of ... [more]

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It is with great sadness that the family of Braedon “Brady” Parker Reeves-Coburn announces his passing on February 2^nd, 2020 at the age of 20 years. Brady will be lovingly remembered by Mom and Dad (Paula and Jeff), and sister McKenzie. Brae will be fondly remembered by his Grandma Adell (Klaus), Grandpa Ray (Pat), Grandma Marlyne (Doug) and predeceased by his beloved Poppy (Bob). He was loved and will be remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and family. A come and go celebration ... [more]

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Janice Elizabeth Kerr (nee King), of Conn, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 29^th, 2020 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Garry Kerr. Loving mother of Debbie and her husband Mike Zions, the late Billy Kerr, Sherry Kerr, Sheila and her husband Jeff Caswell, and Donald Kerr. Cherished grandmother of Krystal and her husband Nic Olson, Matthew Zions and his wife Vanessa, Daniel Zions his fiancé Annese Natale, James Peters, Aidan McCarthy, Mitchell McCarthy, Bradley Stroeder ... [more]

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After a long battle with cancer, Michael Thomas Graham, of Mount Forest, passed away on Tuesday, January 28^th, 2020 in his 52^nd year.  Loving father of Kimberly and her husband Aaron Eurig, and Lisa Graham.  Cherished grandfather of Evelyn and Abagale Eurig.  Dear brother of Sheryll and her husband Mark Veidemanis, and Sandra and her husband Mike Campbell.  Nephew of Carol and Jack Cunningham.  Predeceased by his parents Eric and Marjorie Graham, and his brothers Joseph and Steven.  ... [more]

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Roy Hartwell Neal of Mount Forest, passed away at his residence, on Wednesday January 22^nd, 2020 in his 91^st year.  Beloved husband of the late Mary-Alice (nee Hartwright).  Loving father of Roger Neal and his wife Brenda of West Montrose, Wendy and her husband Barry Bonham of Orangeville, Richard Neal and his wife Wendy of Cambridge and Maryann and her husband Martin Bradley of Mount Forest. Cherished grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Merlyn Neal and his ... [more]

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With love, peace and the support of her family, Dana Lynn Watson, of Durham and formerly of Priceville, passed away on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 after a determined battle with cancer at the age of 46.  Dana was a loving, proud and dedicated Mom to her daughter, Addison.  Beloved daughter of Tyna and the late Bev Watson.  Loving older sister to Derek Watson and his partner Sabrina, and Dawn and her husband Chris McNab.  Super proud aunt and faithful fan of her dear and cherished nephews, Cole, Ethan ... [more]

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Scott William Aitken, of Mount Forest, passed away at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener, on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 in his 45th year. Beloved husband of Krista Aitken (nee Officer). Loving father of Alyssa and Lauren Aitken and Cade Aitken-Rutledge. Cherished son of Bill and Joyce Aitken.  Dear brother of Gwen and her husband Jeff Snowe and Greg Aitken and his wife Brighite. Son-in-law of Les and Barb Officer, brother-in-law of Greg Officer and his partner Shellie and Jeff Officer and his wife ... [more]

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Gordon Stewart Prentice, of Harriston and formerly of Mount Forest, passed away at Caressant Care Retirement Home, Harriston on Friday, January 10^th, 2020 in his 69^th year.  Dear brother of Jim Prentice and his wife Orma, Gail and her husband Brian MacDermott, and Anne and her husband John Grabowski.  Remembered by his wife Jean Gorvett, his sister-in-law Verneda Prentice and by his nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Eva Prentice, and by his siblings Agnes ... [more]

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Victor Lawrence Girton, of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, January 5^th, 2020 in his 92^nd year.  Beloved husband of Jackie Girton.  Loving father of Lynne and her husband Ron Cooney, and Larry Girton.  Cherished grandfather of Christopher Cooney and his wife Jackie, George Girton, Elizabeth Ciaralli and the late James Girton.  Great-grandfather of Sully and Spencer Cooney, and Valeria and Vivianna Ciaralli.  Cremation has taken place.  ... [more]

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Karen Anne Pride (nee Stevenson), of Mount Forest, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Saturday, December 28^th, 2019 at the age of 56. Dear daughter of Gladys and the late Jack Stevenson (1994). Loving mother of David Pride, Adam Pride, Sarah and her husband Adam Dunn. Cherished grandmother of Allegra Pride and Ocean Howarth-Pride. Fondly remembered by her siblings Carol Stewart (Warren Dickson), John Stevenson and his wife Mary Ann and the late Charlotte Stevenson (2014). ... [more]

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June Margaret Kathleen Holliday-Wendon (nee Mulligan), of Mount Forest, passed away with her family by her side at Caressant Care, Harriston on Sunday, December 22^nd, 2019 in her 85^th year.  Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Holliday and the late Terry Wendon.  Loving mother of Ruth-Anne and Wayne Rawn of Mount Forest, David and Brenda Holliday of Mount Forest and Julie Holliday and Chris Broomer of Grand Bend.  Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jodie Rawn, Lindsay (Jon) Foulon, ... [more]

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Ross Edward Taylor passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Saturday, December 14^th, 2019 in his 93^rd year.  Faithful son, loving husband, inspiring father and grandfather, community member.  Ross Taylor is remembered with love by his wife Yvonne (Foley) and children Heidi Taylor (Denis Leclaire), Holly Hathaway (Trevor), Shawn Taylor (Opa), and Sheila Taylor.  Ross’s love of life and of family carries on in his grandchildren Kyle Hathaway (Anna), Carianne Hathaway (Toby), Shawn ... [more]

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Kaleb Jay Gowing was born sleeping on Friday, November 29^th, 2019 at McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton.  He will forever be in his parent’s, Angela (nee Vandepas) and Frank Gowing, hearts until they can hold him again.  Younger brother of Kolton and Korbin.  Cherished grandson of John and Cheryll Vandepas, Rick Gowing and his wife Lorina Guertin, and Nancy Gowing.  Great-grandson of Glenna Barton, and Beverley Gowing.  Dear nephew of Scott and Jenn Vandepas, Ashley and Colin Weatherall, ... [more]

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