Obituaries

Larry Joseph Horrigan, of Ayton passed away on June 5^th, 2018 in his 61^st year.  Loving father of Michael Horrigan, Crystal Kephart and Melissa Burns(Khalid).  Dear son of Patrick and Joan Horrigan.  Dear brother of Annie Daigle (Don), Rosie Gambacort (Vince), Jim Horrigan (Lori), Brian Horrigan (Cindy) and Shawn Horrigan (Kathleen).  Proud grandfather of Tobin and Kayden. Larry will also be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and extended family.   A service celebrating Larry’s ... [more]

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Lindsay Thomas Morgan, of Mount Forest passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, May 31^st, 2018 at the age of 74.  Beloved husband and best friend of Darlene (nee DeHaw) for 30 years.  Loving father to Jesse and Devon Morgan of Mount Forest.  Brother to Anthea Scott, Janet Hills (Stan), Meryl Dobson (Howard) all of Wales. Remembered by his mother-in-law Vicky DeHaw, sister-in-law Cindy Van Der Molen and brother-in-law Darren DeHaw(Laurie) all of Chatham.  Lindsay will ... [more]

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Maria Rede of Harriston passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Friday, May 19^th, 2018 in her 81^st year.  Beloved wife of the late Frank Rede. Maria was a longtime member of the CWL,  and will be fondly remembered by many of her fellow church parishioners.  A memorial mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 30^th at 11:30 a.m. at St Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, 230 Queen Street East, Mount Forest.  Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.  ... [more]

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Carolyn Deborah Gowan, of Arthur, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Hamilton General Hospital on Monday, May 14^th, 2018 in her 54th year.  Beloved Wife of Robert. Loving Mother of Jennifer Gowan (Paul Droog), Melissa Gowan (Dan Stevenson) and Kristina Gowan (Ryan Swartz). Cherished grandmother of Quinn, Justin, Abbigail, Helena, Oliver, Alyson, Brodie, Ayden, Tyson, Xander, Kash, and Baby Swartz. Carolyn will be sadly missed by her mother Carol Purcell, siblings Dan Purcell (Liz) ... [more]

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Helen Elizabeth Grace Showers (nee Orchard), of Mount Forest, passed away on Wednesday, May 9^th, 2018 in her 88^th year.  Beloved wife of the late Clifford Showers.  Loving mother of Barbara and her husband Richard Morriss of Mount Forest and Susan and her husband Peter Rasmussen of Guelph.  Cherished grandmother of Mark (Jennifer) Morriss of Mount Forest, and Kerri-Lynn (Tim) Stafford of Flesherton.  Great-grandmother of Nathan and Carter Morriss, Kaitlyn and Teddy Stafford.  Predeceased ... [more]

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Betty Doreen Hennig passed away peacefully at her residence in Mount Forest on Thursday, May 3^rd 2018 in her 87^th year.  Beloved wife of the late Roy Hennig. Loving mother of David (Caroline) of Mississauga, Tim (Karen) of Jordan, John (Kathy) of Parry Sound, Robert (Vickie) of Waterloo and Paul (Maryanne) of McKellar. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Roy, Marie, Chris, Kayla, Jennifer, Ben, Amanda, Rebecca, Emily, Thomas and Chelsea. Proud great grandmother of eight.  Betty will ... [more]

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Rose Yvonne Pierre (nee Hagen), of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Friday, April 27^th, 2018 in her 81^st year.  Beloved wife of the late Wesley Pierre.  Loving mother of Carrie Bryson and her husband Bernard Duguay, Bob Donaghy and his wife Ann, Colin Hagen, Mona Johns, and Steve Beauchamt.  Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Fondly remembered by her brother, her sisters and her nieces and nephews.  Predeceased ... [more]

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Catherine Gilfillan (nee McAuslin), of London and formerly of Mount Forest, passed away at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, London on Friday, April 20^th, 2018 in her 85^th year.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas “Tom” Gilfillan.  Loving mother of Cathy Spence, cherished grandmother of Derek Spence and Steph Becki, and Cheryl and Rob Walker and great-grandmother of Dominic Spence and Melody Spence.  Loving mother of Jim Gilfillan and his wife Sandy, cherished ... [more]

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With great sadness we announce the passing of Elsie Gibson, surrounded by her family, at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, April 15^th, 2018.  Beloved wife of Rea Gibson, loving mother of David (Joanne) of Guelph and cherished grandmother of their children Michael (Katie), Christine and Robert.  Loving mother of the late Ian  (February 15, 2018) and his wife Diana and cherished grandmother of  Daniel, Nicholas (Jessica), and Genna all of Richmond Hill, Ontario.  Elsie was ... [more]

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Martha Annie Stennull (nee Moreau), of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully, at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Tuesday, April 3^rd, 2018 in her 76^th year, with her family at her bedside. Beloved wife of Jurgen Stennull. Loving mother of Brian Stennull, and Graham Stennull and his wife Betty Vukusic, all of Mississauga. Cherished grandmother of Andrew and Adam. Martha will be fondly remembered by many family and friends. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial ... [more]

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Linda Mundy (nee Rees) after a valiant fight, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Tuesday, March 27^th, 2018 in her 72^nd year.  Beloved wife of Ted Mundy of Cambridge.  Mother to Mary Ellen Altimari of Scarborough, Robert Sullivan of Calgary, and Donald Sullivan of Calgary.  Linda will be fondly remembered by her siblings, Danny Rees (Neila) of Cambridge, Barbara Ryan of Cambridge, Elizabeth Rees (Flip) of Toronto, Ronnie Rees (Lori) of Cambridge, Jimmie Rees ... [more]

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Arthur James Widdis, of Mount Forest and formerly of Conn, passed away at the Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Thursday, March 22^nd, 2018 in his 94^th year.  Beloved husband of Helen for 65 years.  Loving father of Marilyn and her husband Jim Robinson of Conn, Howard Widdis of Conn, Lloyd Widdis of Ottawa, and Terry Widdis of Conn.  Cherished grandfather of Andrew, Kevin, John and Bobby Robinson, and Colin and Paige Widdis.  Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Pamela ... [more]

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Joan Daciuk (nee McQuinn), of Mount Forest and formerly of Cambridge, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Friday, March 16^th, 2018 in her 84^th year.  Beloved wife of Tony Daciuk for 58 years.  Dear sister of Helen Seifried of London, and Marian and her husband Bernard Benn of Lucan.  Sister-in-law of Marlene McQuinn of Listowel, Beatrice McQuinn of Niagara Falls and Judy Gordon of Beamsville.  Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her brothers ... [more]

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marja Irene Hillis at her home on Sunday, March 11th, 2018 in her 51^st year.  Loving wife of Mark and loving mother to Mona.  Stepmother to Rejean and Brittany, both of Sault Ste. Marie. Cherished daughter of Veikko Salli and Anja Salli of Finland, and sister to Jari Salli (Hannele) also of Finland.  Beloved Aunt to Jarno Salli (Saara) and Sonja Sjögren (Ville) and grand-nephew to Nooa of Finland.  Mummu to Kerri, Stanley, and Sophia.  ... [more]

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It is with sadness that the family of Patricia (Pat) Lemaich of St. Catharines (formerly of Mount Forest) announces that Pat passed away March 7^th in her 91^st year. Pat was predeceased by John “Duke” Lemaich (2015), her beloved husband of 67 years.  She is survived by her son Richard Lemaich & his wife Katherine of Kitchener and her daughter Rebecca Lemaich of St. Davids.  Pat was “Baba” to her grandchildren, Marissa Tanzola & her husband Christopher of Toronto, Erin ... [more]

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Matilda “Tillie” Harvey, of Mount Forest and formerly of Georgetown, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Monday, February 26^th, 2018 at the age of 82.  Beloved wife of the late Harold Harvey.  Loving mother of  Darren Harvey and his wife Erin, Cindy and her husband Mark Ferraro, and Andrea Goncalves.  Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Linda), Alexia, Christopher (Tegan), Ashley (Albert), Jacob (April), Shelby, Spencer, and Penelope.  Tillie was predeceased by her ... [more]

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“Mrs. Mount Forest”, Gladys Emma Ernst (nee Yungblut) passed away in the company of loving friends at Saugeen Valley Nursing Center, Mount Forest on Tuesday, February 20^th, 2018 aged 105 years, 8 months, 20 days. Beloved wife of the late Leverne Ernst. Loving mother of Marilyn Dibbs and her husband David and grandmother of Jessica Dibbs all of Australia. Special aunt of Sharon Joynson of British Columbia, Paul and Leah Youngblut of Acton, and niece-in-law Margaret Youngblut of Dunnville. Gladys ... [more]

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Mary Reta Baker (nee McKechnie), passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Monday, February 12^th, 2018 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Baker. Loving mother to David and his wife Debbie, and Shirley and her husband Randy Traynor.   Proud grandmother to Kimberley (John), Jennifer (Jeff), Rick (Kyla), Lorraine (Greg), and Ryan (Lindsey).   Cherished great-grandmother of Ben, Luke, Zaida, Isabel, Eric, Mabel, Emi, Simon, Myles and Jake. Mary will be remembered as a ... [more]

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Johan Beck passed away peacefully in his 94^th year on Saturday, February 10^th, 2018 at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, Ontario. Johan was the beloved husband of Mary McLellan since 2005. Predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Britta Carlsson in 1998. Father of Ann-Ida Beck (Rick Watt) of Markdale, and Charlotte (Darryl Breadner) of Warsaw. Morfar of Sebastion Beck-Watt (McKenzie Gott) of Ottawa, Andreas Beck-Watt (Danelle Bosman) of France, and, Logan Breadner and Reese Breadner ... [more]

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Muriel McLuhan of Truro, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 3, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Muriel leaves to mourn her daughters, Brenda, Bowen Island, British Columbia; Lynn (Allan Troop), Truro; brother, Al McLellan; sister, Marian McClure (Bill Walker); niece, Shannon McClure (Chris Johnson) and their son, Parker; niece, Lisa McLellan and her daughter, Nyana; many McLuhan cousins. Muriel was predeceased by her husband and best friend, William (Bill) ... [more]

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Shylin Marie Mossey, of West Grey, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 29^th, 2018 at the age of 19. Beloved daughter of Douglas and Kimberly (nee Kelly) Mossey. Cherished sister of Madison (Zack Becker), Gradein, and Trindin Mossey. Devoted Aunt of Brinly Becker. Dear granddaughter of Kenneth and Frances Kelly and the late Melrose June and late Joseph Arthur Mossey.  Dearest niece of Kenneth Kelly and his wife Deborah,  Timothy Mossey and his wife Sue, Jeffrey Mossey and his wife Trish, Richard ... [more]

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George Archibald Calder, of Toronto and formerly of Mount Forest, passed away at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto on Thursday, January 25^th, 2018 in his 93^rd year.  Beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Schalie).  Predeceased by his parents Alexander and Annie Calder, his brother Ken Calder and his cousin Jessie Calder.  Cremation has taken place.  Interment of cremated remains will be held at the Mount Forest Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations ... [more]

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Robert Stewart of Mount Forest, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 20th, 2018 in his 61^st year.  Beloved husband of Lynn Stewart. Loving father to Ray and Janelle. Doting grandfather to Kinsley Roberta. Loving son of Marie and the late William Stewart of Mount Forest.  Dear brother of Archie and Wendy, Marion, Win, Jim and Susan, June and Brian, Shirley, Barb and Mike, Norm and Lois, Pearl, Grant and Charlene, Mildred, and Ed and Diane. Proud uncle to his many nieces and nephews ... [more]

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Deborah Suzanne Cook, of Mount Forest, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Tuesday, January 16^th, 2018 in her 59^th year.  Beloved wife of Wayne Cook.  Loving mother of Fay Kaye-Peck and her husband David of Mount Forest,  Dennis Kaye and his wife Christina of Harriston, Steven Kaye and his wife Elyse of Pike Lake, Saskatchewan, Suzanne Kaye of Mount Forest, Dana Wheeler of Varney and Beth Lambert and her husband Joshua of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.  Cherished ... [more]

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Fern Harriet Aitken (nee Allen), formerly of Holstein, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday, January 14^th, 2018 in her 81^st year.  Beloved wife of Ellis Aitken.  Loving mother of Larry Aitken and his wife Susan of Holstein, Julie and her husband Gary Wilson of Durham, Sylvia and her husband Jeff Chambers of Sudbury and Dawn and her husband Jim Macumber of Owen Sound.  Cherished grandmother of Kyle Aitken and his wife Katie, Emily Aitken and her fiancée Raphy Guenter, ... [more]

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