Obituaries

HOBBS, Kenneth G. “Ken” – Passed away unexpectedly at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the age of 76. Cherished husband of Peggy for 56 years. Beloved father of Kenny Hobbs of Mississauga, and Joanne (Manny) Veloso of Guelph. Adored Grandpa of Ashley (Craig) McDowell, Kaitlyn Veloso (Morgan Smith), Jesse Brassett, and Brandon Brassett; and great-grandfather of Easton McDowell and Levi Veloso. Survived by his aunt Shirley Gommell; siblings: John ... [more]

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CLARIDA, Marilyn - Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in her 80^th year. Beloved wife of almost 53 years to George Clarida. Loving mother of Wayne Clarida (Sue) of North Bay, Wayde Clarida (Lisa) of Callander, and Carrie Caudle (Trevor) of Mount Forest. Loving grandmother of Charity-Lynn Cobb (Mike), Shayne Clarida, Kyle Clarida, Trent Caudle and Brad Clarida; and great-grandmother of Emmy and Allie Cobb, who they affectionately ... [more]

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NEVILLS, Bradley – Passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Susan. 

Bradley was born and raised in Mindemoya, Manitoulin Island and Spring Bay where his parents owned a campground. He was one of five children born to Jim and Donna Nevills, both deceased. Bradley moved to Rexdale to begin an apprenticeship in auto mechanics. It was through their love of horses that Susan ... [more]

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HALL, Kevin Brydon – Unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 24, 2022 in his 57^th year. Loving father of Macaulay Hall and Ashton Hall. Beloved son of Nonie Hall and the late Brydon Hall (2013). Dear brother of Maxine Hall (Dan Lemoine), Darlene Hall, and Kerri Hall (Roy Eby). He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.  

Kevin will always be remembered for the twinkle in his eye and sense of humour – he never missed an opportunity to tease. He ... [more]

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GEBELE, Margarita Louise – Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in her 85^th year. Margarita was born on January 7, 1938 to Josef and Margarete Lauterbach in Wallerfangen, Germany.

Margarita loved her family, her dogs and life. She was a housewife and loved to have her home magazine ready. Margarita was the best cook and Sunday dinners were always a loving get together.

Margarita was predeceased by her loving parents Margarete ... [more]

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BELL, Garry Dale – Passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Friday, October 7, 2022 in his 84^th year. Beloved husband of Gloria Bell (née Love) for 62 years. Loving father of Dixie Bell and her friend Rocco, and Midford Dale Bell and his friend Katie. Dear grandfather of George Katsoulis. Remembered by his dear friend, Jane Woodger. 

Private arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. If desired, memorial donations to ... [more]

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NICHOLSON, Randy Wilmer – Randy passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital with family at his side on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at age 62. He was born May 21, 1960 to proud parents Doris and the late Wilmer Nicholson. After a hard-fought battle with cancer for over two years, Randy is reunited with his dad.

He excelled at Egremont Community School, John Diefenbaker Secondary School and the University of Waterloo (math, accounting). Randy worked the majority of his career ... [more]

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COOPER, Terrance Robert “Terry” – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25^th, 2022 at the Louise Marshall Hospital, surrounded by family. Terry’s hard-fought battle with cancer had come to an end. He was 59 years old. 

Terry will be remembered for his personable sense of humor and his ability to fix anything electrical or mechanical. Always helping others, his humble-spirited nature and pragmatic approach to problems touched the lives of all ... [more]

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MARTIN, Geraldine Marie – Unexpectedly but peacefully at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Friday, September 16, 2022 in her 74^th year. Beloved wife for 54 years of George Martin. Loving mother of Kevin Martin, Kelly Martin and her husband Brent, Mike Martin and his partner Tania, and Paul Martin and his partner Loretta Jane. Dear grandmother of Greg, Quinn, Neil, Sean, and Heather. Geraldine will be missed by her brothers Marvin Grimes (Barb), Ron Grimes (Rose), ... [more]

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SMART, Helen Aileen – Passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the age of 93. Predeceased by her beloved husband, William “Bill” Smart (1986). Loving mother of Donna Shaw of Mount Forest, Barry Coutts and his wife Kara of Nova Scotia, and Ken Smart and his wife Marg of Conn; and mother-in-law of Eileen Coutts of Listowel. Remembered by her eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews ... [more]

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KLEINSTEUBER, Bruce Douglas – Peacefully and surrounded by his family at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Monday, September 12, 2022 in his 79^th year. Cherished husband of Sharon Kleinsteuber (née Watson) for 52 years. Beloved father of John Kleinsteuber and his wife Michele, Anne Kleinsteuber, and Willy Kleinsteuber. Loving grandfather of Jenna and Jake Kleinsteuber; Brianna Hoos and her fiancé TJ McNeil, Emma and Hannah Hoos. Dear brother of Pat Watkins and brother-in-law ... [more]

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BEARINGER, Amsey  – Died peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the age of 98 years. He leaves to mourn one son and seven daughters: Esther & Wesley Weber of St. Jacobs; Mary & Laverne Martin, Lena & Eldon Frey, Martha & Lester Martin, Edna & Levi Frey, Paul & Irene Bearinger, Anna & Floyd Martin and Amy & Harvey Bowman all of Mount Forest. Amsey will be missed by his 48 grandchildren, 135 great-grandchildren, two sisters and ... [more]

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MANGAN, Yvonne Annette – Passed away at Strathcona Long Term Care on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in her 75^th year. Beloved wife of Sean Mangan for 54 years. Loving mother of Sean Mangan Jr. and Alex Patterson (Isaac DeRoche), and mother-in-law of Diane Mangan. Dear grandmother of Jessica and Michael. Sister of Robin Brown and Thomas Brown, and sister-in-law Maura Lawless (late Noel). Lovingly remembered by her cousin Jacintha Ward; friend of 31 years, Jill Richardson; along ... [more]

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CARSON, John Clements “Jack” – Peacefully and surrounded by love at Strathcona Long Term Care on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the age of 83. Cherished husband of Evelyn Carson (née MacDonald) for over 60 years. Loving father of Lesley Brownlee and her husband Paul of Mount Forest, and Brad Carson of Durham. Beloved grandfather of McKai, Maddison, Daniel (Hyunan), Matthew (Sarah) and Jane (Ben). Survived by his siblings: Bill Carson and his wife Susan of Owen Sound, June Carson ... [more]

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MARTIN, Urias – Of Countryview Retirement Residence, Listowel, passed away peacefully at the Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the age of 71 years. Brother of Ervin and Sarah Martin, Edwin and Florence Martin, Melvin and Lena Martin, Amzi and Erla Wideman, Cleon and Vera Martin, Peter Martin, David and Irene Martin, Samuel and Lydia Martin, Aden and Verna Martin, Amos and Gloria Martin, Adeline and Abner Wideman, Edward and April Martin. Predeceased by ... [more]

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JACKSON, Bertha Joan  - Peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Louise Marshall Hospital in her 81^st year. Beloved wife for over 60 years of Harvey Jackson. Loving mother of Christopher Jackson of Owen Sound, Donna Allen and her husband Doug of Mount Forest, and Derrick Jackson and his wife Kerri of Holstein. Bertha will be missed by her grandchildren Jordon (Jess), Melissa (Brad), Amy (T.J.), Megan, Trent (Robyn), and by her great-grandchildren Bentley and Kaylee. ... [more]

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DALLY, Harold Norman – Passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Mount Forest on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in his 92^nd year. Predeceased by his beloved wives, Joyce D. Dally (2016) and Joyce E. Dally (1955). Loving father of Leonard Dally of Dundalk, Wayne (Laurie) Dally of Island Grove, and Garnet Dally of Mildmay. Survived by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Ken and Verna Dally of Normanby Township; and brother-in-law of Marg Dally ... [more]

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MacDONALD, Ross Edward - Peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest, in his 96^th year. Beloved husband of the late Iva MacDonald (neé Whetham) and dear friend of the late Valerie Dickey. Loving father of Doug (Ruth) MacDonald of Mount Forest, Doris Carmount of Mount Forest, and Murray (Patti) MacDonald of Waterford. Predeceased by his son Eldon, son-in-law Dave, and four brothers: Arnold, Russell, Gladwyn and Ken. Survived by 10 grandchildren, ... [more]

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DE JONG, Peter – Peacefully and surrounded by his family at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest, on Friday, July 29, 2022 in his 84^th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy De Jong for 58 years. Loving father of John and Jennifer De Jong of Southgate, Jerome and Susy De Jong of Everett, Paul and Carrie Anne De Jong of Charlton, and the late Peter De Jong (1997). Cherished grandfather of Erin (Kyle), Jordan, Shelby (Steve), Shaunacy (Brandon), Abigail (Max), Amelia, Sean, ... [more]

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RAMSPOTT, Franz – Peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Louise Marshall Hospital in his 86^th year. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Ramspott (2009). Loving father of Mike Ramspott and the late Amy Ramspott (2021). Franz owned and operated Ramspott Interior Decorating for over 40 years, many of those years working with his son. 

Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Franz ... [more]

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LOVE, Shirley Leone (née Long) – At Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest, on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in her 97^th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Love (2014). Loved mother of Glenn Love and his wife Patricia of Southgate Township. Dear grandmother of Kimberly Love (Mark Chivers) of Toronto and Robin Love of Flesherton, and great-grandmother of Caitlin. Predeceased by her siblings: Bob, Bert and Fern Long. 

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PORTER, Nancy – Peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 15, 2022 in her 64^th year.  Loving mother of Amanda Burke (Brian), Charleen Filsinger (Steve), and Jimmy Gibson (Shannon). Devoted grandmother of Nolan, Mackenzie, Ava, Evan and Ross. Nancy will be sadly missed by her sister Linda Langer (Greg). Nancy loved life and her family, but above all, she loved her grandchildren. Attending their hockey games, baseball games or just hanging out. Private ... [more]

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Sadly, on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Paul passed away. He leaves his loving son, Chris, and grandson Conor. Also missing him is his sister, Ruth, niece Kim, nephew Derek, cousin Carol Ann and friends Carol, Bill, Jennifer, Terri, Klaus, Charlotte, Eric, Olaf, Ted and so many others (you know who you are). Deeply missed by Paul and never forgotten was the late Kim Demmans. 

Paul loved his cars and boats and was an excellent woodworker. He enjoyed a good time and always said how grateful he was ... [more]

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McLEAN, Norma Audrey – Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the age of 94. Beloved wife for over 70 years of the late Vernon McLean (2020). Loving mother of Eldon McLean and his wife Monica, and Phyllis Small and her husband Carmen. Cherished grandmother of Katrina and her husband Ryan, Kristie and her husband Alan, Adam and his partner Emily, and Lisa. Predeceased by her grandsons Jason and Ryan McLean. Dear great-grandmother of Reid, Autumn, Morgan, ... [more]

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DOHERTY, David “Henry” – Passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in his 78^th year. Beloved husband of Sandra for 45 years. Loving father of Chris Doherty and his wife Christina, and Victoria Hibbins and her husband Tim. Dear brother of Audrey Bloodsworth and Margaret Ruff; and brother-in-law of Norm (Jane) Phillips, Shirley (David) Hauraney. Cherished grandfather of Liam and Elana Doherty, Tanya and Maxton Eckstein, Amanda ... [more]

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