Obituaries

Ronald Earl Hunter, in his 75th year, passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Forest on Wednesday December 13, 2006. Dearly beloved husband of Mary Jean (Algar) Hunter. Loving father of Stephen Hunter and his family Clayton & Destiny of Calgary, Paul Hunter of Markdale, Timothy Hunter and his family Bridget & Geoffrey of Kitchener and Daniel Hunter & his wife Sarah of Kitchener. Loving grandfather of Ava Elizabeth Hunter. Survived by sisters Betty Green of Acton, Ethel Besco of Bowmanville, Mary Handy ... [more]

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Cummings, Irene; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday December 10, 2006. Irene Cecilia (Farrell) Cummings in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Stuart Cummings. Predeceased by her parents James and Bridget Farrell, sisters Margaret O?Dwyer, Elizabeth Farrell, Marie O?Hara, Catherine O?Dwyer, Theresa Caughlin and brothers Dan Farrell, Patrick Farrell, John Farrell and Arthur Farrell. Irene is survived by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Friends may call at the Hendrick Funeral ... [more]

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Howard, Roy; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Monday November 27, 2006. Roy Wallace Howard of Mount Forest in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Bessie (Young) Howard. Loved father of Sharon Locke & husband William, Roy Howard Jr. of Mount Forest and Heather Howard & Jessy Dew of Durham. Loving grandfather of Jason, Katie, Paige, Madison, Cheyenne, Dakota and Sky. Dear brother of Gary Howard & wife Lynn of Ottawa. Brother-in-law of Jackie Howard and survived by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased ... [more]

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Van Halem, Agnes; at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Saturday November 18, 2006. Agnes (Kroes) Van Halem of Mount Forest in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late William 'Bill' Van Halem. Loved mother of Debbie Adair & husband John of RR #1, Priceville and Tim Van Halem & wife Tracey of Brantford. Loving grandmother of Corrissa, Ashley, Rebecca, Grant and Timothy Jordon. Dear sister of Henry Kroes & wife Akke of Acton, Wolter Kroes & wife Blanch of Fergus and Ada Gils of Fergus. Agnes ... [more]

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Kuersten, Winfried; at his home, RR #4, Harriston, on Tuesday November 14, 2006. Winfried Kuersten formerly of Holstein in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Elisabeth (Marschner) Kuersten. Loved father of Irmgard Kuersten. Brother of Ingar Thiel & husband Lothar of Germany. Predeceased by son Paul Kuersten, parents Paul & Erna Kuersten, sister Margaret and brother Gerhardt. Friends may call at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 & 7:00 to 9:00p.m. The funeral service will be ... [more]

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Dupuis, Gerard; at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Monday November 13, 2006. Gerard G. Dupuis of Mount Forest, formerly of Guelph in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Cecile (Lussier) Dupuis. Loved brother of Martha 'Marie' MacDonald of Georgetown and Rita McCartney & husband Harold of Mount Forest. Brother-in-law of Art Nicholls of Guelph, Bob Keough of Guelph and Suzanne Guiry of Barrie. Survived also by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Rosaire Dupuis & wife ... [more]

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Thompson, Gladys; at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Friday November 3, 2006. Gladys Hazel (Clayton) Thompson of Mount Forest in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Gordon Francis and the late Jimmy Woods and Goldwyn Thompson. Loved mother of Dianne Jones and husband Barry of Grimsby, David Thompson and Vanna Roopchand of Toronto, Dale Thompson and Mary of Kitchener and Donald Thompson of Orangeville. Loving grandmother of Heather Thompson and Terry McGinnes of Toronto, Lesley & Sean Hartley of ... [more]

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Ross, Yvan; at his home in Mount Forest on Wednesday September 13, 2006. Yvan Ross in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Carrianne (Mampaey) Ross. Dear father of 3 sons, 1 daughter and 1 stepson. Loved brother of Bella Martell of Sudbury and Ida Bougeon of Chelmsford. Brother-in-law of Lillian Ross of Sudbury and Gertrude Ross of Sudbury. Yvan is survived by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Georgina Ross, brothers Joe, Romeo, Art, Louie, Albert, ... [more]

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Abercrombie, Betty; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Monday September 4, 2006. Rachel Elizabeth 'Betty' (Gillies) Abercrombie of RR #3, Conn in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Abercrombie. Loved mother of Jim Abercrombie & wife Linda of St. Mary and Ralph Abercrombie of RR #3, Conn. Loving grandmother of Carolyn Bignell & husband Ken of London, Kristen Abercrombie of London and Scott Abercrombie & wife Melissa of St. Mary. Great grandmother of Elizabeth and Sarah. Dear ... [more]

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Brownrigg, Jim; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Saturday September 2, 2006. James Andrew Hauver Brownrigg of Mount Forest in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Beverlee (Ferguson) Fettes. Loved father of Rick Brownrigg and wife Judy of Mount Forest and cherished grandfather of Marc and Ryan Brownrigg. Dear brother of Marilyn Brownrigg of Toronto. Jim is also survived by his niece Marlene Phelps of St. Lazare, Quebec. Predeceased by his 1st wife Jean (Phelps) Brownrigg and parents Erle Brownrigg ... [more]

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Smith, Charlotte; at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Harriston on Saturday August 26, 2006. Charlotte Bernice (Herriot) Smith of Mount Forest in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Vernon Smith. Loved mother of Gary Smith & wife Gwynne of Mount Forest, Cheryl Giardina of Burlington, Rhoda Remisch & husband Andy of Dundas and the late Roger Smith. Lovingly remembered by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Barbara Herriot of Orillia, Ilene Moore & husband Wray ... [more]

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Matthews, Shirley; at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday August 6, 2006. Shirley Christena (Woods) Matthews of Durham in her 69th year. Beloved wife of George Matthews. Loving mother of Barb Fleming & husband Brian of Cambridge, Wayne Matthews & wife Anita of RR #3, Mount Forest, Ken Matthews & wife Colleen of RR #2, Holstein, Brian Matthews of Morriston, Margaret Matthews of Durham, Ruthann Symons & husband Barry of Etobicoke. Loved grandmother of 9. Dear sister of George Taylor & wife Helen ... [more]

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Victor Albert Ovens, D.D.S.

Passed way July 11, 2006, at Royal Terrace, Palmerston, after a lengthy illness. He had reached his 87th birthday in May. During the Second World War, he served as a member of the Canadian Dental Corps. Later, he worked at his dental office on Danforth Avenue in Toronto for many years. During this time, he taught part time at the Dental College, University of Toronto. While still teaching, he moved his practice to the farm where his parents had begun their married life back ... [more]

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Weber, Henry M. of RR #5, Mount Forest, died suddenly on Friday June 23, 2006. He was in his 56th year. Husband of Sarah (Martin) Weber. Father of Laverne Weber & wife Vera of RR #6, Mount Forest, Verna Weber & husband Eli of RR #5, Mount Forest and Elsie Weber at home. Also survived by his father Amos G. Weber of RR #1, Linwood, 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers Ivan of RR #1, Eden, Sidney of RR #1, Linwood, Harvey of RR #2, Dobbinton and John of RR #2, Massey, 1 sister Nancy Brubacher and husband Onias of RR ... [more]

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