Obituaries

McLELLAN, Adam James – Of Neustadt, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the age of 41. Cherished son of Chris and Jamie McLellan. Adam is survived by his daughters, who were the light of his life: Audrey, Regan and Selina; his beloved partner Nichole and her children Eshan and Olea. Loved brother of Pam (Jaz), Justin and Erin (Justin) and uncle of Carson, Madison and Abigail. Dear grandson of Mary McLellan-Beck (late Hap 1990, late Johan 2018) and Mary Anne Graham (late ... [more]

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HUGHES, Bryan F – passed away unexpectedly at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Tuesday, November 12^th 2024, in his 82^nd year. Bryan was a beloved husband and soul mate to Valerie Hughes.  Loving father, grandfather and best friend to Bryan Paul Hughes and Bryan Daniel Hughes. Affectionately known to family and friends as “The Bryans”.

Bryan’s career began at Toronto Hydro where he worked for twenty-five years, later transitioning to consulting ... [more]

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BALLANTYNE, Ronald B. – Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Friday, November 8, 2024 in his 92^nd year. Beloved husband of the late Muriel Margaret (née Cuneo) Ballantyne. Loving father of Keith Ballantyne and his wife Leslie, and Susan Zonneveld and her late husband Martin. Cherished grandfather of Donald Ballantyne and his wife Nikki, Marty Zonneveld and his partner Emily, Mathew Zonneveld and his wife Leanne, Catherine Felske and her husband Peter, Nicole West ... [more]

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WILSON, S. Marie – Suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on Monday, October 28, 2024 in her 65^th year. Loving mother of James Wilson (Sarah), Jeremie Wilson (Kayla), Samantha Catley (Brett Doney), and Shirley Catley all of Mount Forest. Dear sister of Elliott North (Catherine) of Shelburne, Fred North of Collingwood, and sister-in-law of Barb North of Durham. Loving “Nanny” of Ally, Dylan, Evan, Blake, Tyson, Taya, Landon, Myles, and Nellie. ... [more]

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LANGERAAP, Glenda Mary – Passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the age of 73.

Mother of Joshua Thompson and Jeromy Thompson both of Kitchener and Angela Thompson of Edmonton, Alberta. Sister of Heather Morrison, Robert Morrison, Wayne Morrison, and David Morrison. Fondly remembered by the Langeraap Family. Dear friend of Betty and Janie Teeple.  Predeceased by her husband of Meine Langeraap.

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SCHWINDT, Steven Ray – Suddenly at his home in South Bruce Peninsula on Monday, October 21, 2024 in his 68^th year. Loving brother of Wilson Schwindt (late Bonnie), Dorothy Cook (late Karl), and Marilyn Goldie (late Ian). Steve will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews; Brad Schwindt (Cathy), Bob Schwindt (Dale), Roger Cook (Nancy), Rodney Cook (Lesa McDougall), Roxanne Beale (Shawn), Rhonda Hopkins (Thomas), Jeff Goldie (Stacey), Janis ... [more]

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YAKE, Harold – Peacefully, surrounded by family at Strathcona Long Term Care on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in his 92^nd year. Beloved husband of the late Marie Yake (1973). Loving father of Heather Burke (Ken), Cathy MacDonald (John), Lori MacMillan (Late Alex), and Ira Yake (Krista). Harold will be missed by his grandchildren: Jamie (Nancy), Kelly (Jeremy), Lindsey, Dylan, Steven (Brittany), Jenny (Ian), Chris, and Megan (Jake); great-grandchildren: Justin, Tyson, Shawn, ... [more]

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TROMMELEN, Margaret – Passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in her 89^th year. Beloved wife of Bert Trommelen for 69 wonderful years. Loving mother of Brenda Trommelen, Susan Stewart (James), Carolyn Trommelen (Allen Jones), Robert Trommelen (Brenda), Brian Trommelen (Connie Stockdale), Bruce Trommelen (Annette), and Laura Burns (Ray). Devoted and adored grandmother to her 22 grandchildren, ... [more]

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ROMANOWSKI, Ewald Erwin – It is with heavy hearts we announce Ewald’s sudden passing on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Louise Marshall Hospital at the age of 88. 

Beloved husband of Rosie Romanowski of 54 happy years. Loving father of Karl Romanowski, Erika Romanowski (Bryan Maier), and Richard Romanowski (Amy Noone). Proud grandfather of Connor and Kieran. Dear brother of Lydia Roth. Also survived by his nieces and ... [more]

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MAY, Bruce Donald – Peacefully, with family by his side at Strathcona Long Term Care on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in his 90^th year. Beloved husband of Patricia May (née Armstrong). Loving father of Terry Anne May-Thomson and her husband Peter Thomson. Survived by his sisters-in-law Dee Armstrong and Janet Rafuse. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Gladys May; in-laws Loane and Agnes Armstrong; siblings: Thelma (Hubert) Busch, Mildred (Victor) Busch, and George ... [more]

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NEAL, Donald Arthur – Peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on Monday, September 9, 2024 in his 86^th year. Cherished husband of Irene Neal for almost 60 wonderful years. Loving father of Michael (Brenda) of Arthur, and Shawn (Bobbi) of Hespeler. Dear grandfather of Tiffany (Chris), James, and Lauren. Don will be remembered fondly by his sister-in-law Corinne (Gordon) of Port Colbourne, special cousin Janet (Rolf) of Richmond Hill, and by nieces, ... [more]

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McINTEE, Robert L. “Bob” – Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 80. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary McIntee (June 16, 2023). Devoted father of Cynthia Coulis (Brian Vink) and Stacia Khales (Payman Khales). Cherished Papa of Wade Coulis (Alison Johnson), Ivy Coulis (Lane Larochelle), Eddie Coulis and Mia Khales. Survived by his siblings: Joan Flach, David McIntee, Richard McIntee (Donna), ... [more]

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WILLIAMS, Marcella – Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care, Harriston on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in her 97^th year.

Beloved wife of the late Louis “Lou” Williams. Loving mother of Anne-Marie Noonan of Harriston, Donna and her husband Dave Meyer of Mount Forest, and Sheila and her husband Tom McDonald of Harriston. Adored grandmother of Sheri and her partner Matt, Chris and his wife Jesseline, Lisa and her husband Justin, Jamie and his partner Kelsey, ... [more]

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ECCLES, A. Joan – Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, August 17, 2024 in her 90^th year. 

Beloved wife of the late Alvin Eccles (2018). Loving mother of Leslie Eccles and his wife Sheila of Conn, Patricia Eccles, Douglas Eccles, and Paul Eccles and his wife Carmen, all of Mount Forest. Proud grandmother of Stephanie, Ryan (Cara), Sandy, Nichole (Marc), Paula (Mark), Amanda (Paul), Connie (Rob), and Heidi (Travis) and great-grandmother of ... [more]

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NELSON, Irene Myrtle – Passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in her 90^th year.

 Beloved wife of the late Irwin Nelson (2010). Loving mother of Bill Nelson his wife Lee and Laurie Moyer all of Mount Forest. Dear grandmother of Darryl Moyer, Brent Moyer and his wife Emily, Cory Kien and his wife Laura, Stuart Nelson and his wife Sara, Sandy Nelson and his wife Laura, and Drew Nelson and his wife Angela; and great-grandmother ... [more]

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WIDEMAN, Lester B. – Passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024 at his home in Mount Forest. Lester Wideman in his 69^th year. Beloved husband of Alice (Frey) Wideman. Loving father of Marlene and Lester Weber, Lorna and Marvin Gingrich of Mount Forest, Fern and Elam Bauman of Holstein, Rosanne and Leroy Weber of St. Jacobs, Maynard and Elaine Wideman of Mount Forest, Erla and Neil Bauman of Kenilworth, Vera and Elverne Martin of Mount Forest, Loretta and Mark Martin ... [more]

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LANGLOIS, Betty Anne – Peacefully, with her family by her side on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Louise Marshall Hospital in her 89^th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Donald Langlois (2013). Loving mother of Ron Langlois and his partner Sheila Douglas of Woodstock, and Tami McAleer of Mount Forest. Dear grandmother of Brendon, Christopher, Craig (Anita), Brent, Jason, Brad (Jennifer), Brittany (Blake) and Aaron (Kimberly), and great-grandmother of Nevan, Nylah, ... [more]

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DEMCZUK, Donna Lynn – It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Donna at Louise Marshall Hospital on Sunday, July 28, 2024 in her 73^rd year. 

Beloved wife of Terry Demczuk of 54 years. Loving mother of Melanie Demczuk (John Cowie) and Tara (Todd) Worgan. Cherished Grandmother Taylor, Adam, Cameron and Kyle. Daughter of Marjorie DeGruchy. Sister of Cindy (Tibor) Galambos. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father ... [more]

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STERINGA, Johannes “John” Willem – It is with deep sadness, we announce that after a brief illness John passed away peacefully, at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in his 81^st year. 

Beloved son of the late Peter & Harmke Steringa. Survived by his brother Peter of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, sister Emily (Roger) Kelly of Cincinnati, Ohio and brother Jerry (Janet) of Acton, ... [more]

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CROOKSTON, Susan – Of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Hanover and District Hospital, at the age of 75. 

Beloved wife of Ian Crookston. Loving mother of Colin Crookston (Theresa MacLean) and Kim Harwood. Grandmother of Sarah Crookston and Kayla Harwood. Sister of Andrew (Silvanna) Muir, sister-in-law of George (Barbara) Crookston, Bruce (Liz) Crookston and Mark Crookston. 

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BRYDON, George – It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Geordie at Louise Marshall Hospital on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the age of 56. 

Beloved husband and best friend of Cathy Brydon (née Prendergast) of 27 years. Cherished Dad and #1 Fan of Emily Brydon and Ashley Brydon. Son of Joan Brydon (deceased), Jim & Diane Brydon and son-in-law of Ron Prendergast (deceased) and Eula Prendergast. Brother-in-law of Gayle and ... [more]

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QUINN, Helen D. – Peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in her 84^th year. Beloved wife of Tom Quinn, together for 51 wonderful years. Loving mother of Diana Wilde (Stewart) and Deborah King (Lynsey). Doting grandmother of Justin (Taylor), Jennifer, Kyle, and Dalton, and great-grandmother of Kaden, and Kinley Quinn. Helen is predeceased by her brothers Don and Ken (Shirley), and by her great friend Margaret O’Flaherty.

Helen loved to gather with friends and play ... [more]

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MEYER, Katheryn - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mom and cherished wife, Kathy Meyer in her 85th year. Kathy was married to the love her life, Joe Meyer, for 63 years. She was the very proud mother of Sharon, and her children, Joshua (Isobel) and Kyle; Joanne and her husband Andy, and their children, Emma (Jacob), Katie (Mathias), Jacob (Cara), and Abigayle (Jeremy); Judy and her husband Jason, and their children, Madison, ... [more]

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RIVERS, Shane Jordan – Passed away unexpectedly at his happy place on Friday, May 31, 2024 in 69^th year. 

Beloved husband of Darlene Rivers of 45 years. Loving father of Lori-Ann (Darren) McLean, Shawn Rivers and Angelea Rivers. Grandfather of Kai, Noah, Andrayah, Tyler, Serenity, Michael, and his little carving partner Nolan whom he had a very special bond with; and great-grandfather of Mayvis and Mayson. Brother of Marlayne (Jim) Stonehouse, Harry (Patricia) ... [more]

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AMARAL, Jack – A resident of Mount Forest, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in his 88^th year. Beloved husband of the late Carole Amaral (2019). Father of Sandy and her husband Dave Desmarais of London, Kim and her husband Herb Gibson of Mount Forest, Kevin Amaral and his wife Lylah of Waterloo, and Dorothy Chapman of Kapuskasing. Cherished grandfather of Adrian Desmarais and Lynn, Eric Desmarais and Katie, Jennifer Baia and Junior, Derek ... [more]

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