Obituaries

PRIOR, Grace Marie – Passed peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the age of 80. Born March 31, 1942, daughter of the late Adrian and Myrtle Demmans. Beloved wife of the late Donald Ross Prior (1988). Cherished mother of Dawn Marie (Phil) Shute of Chesley and mother-in-law of Rick (Laura) Harvey of Meaford. Predeceased by her precious daughter, Sherry Lynn Harvey. Forever remembered by granddaughters: Jennifer Marie (Chris) Strutt of Flesherton, and Jodie Yvonne (Kevin) Clark of ... [more]

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DOIG, Pearl – Passed away peacefully in London, ON in her 81^st year, on Sunday, June 5, 2022 with her daughter by her side.  Loving mother of Shari Smart and her husband Ron. Cherished grandmother of Laura Perreault and her children Levi, Moses, Emilee and Julie; Megan Woods (Kyle) and their children Olivia, Amelia and Ayanna; Ayron Smart (Ryan) and their children Scarlett, Oakley and Lincoln; Bronson Smart (Tesa) and their daughter Grace; and Christa Schackwidt ... [more]

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DENNEY, Gerald Adam – Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the age of 86. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Reta Denney (née Marshall). Cherished father of Lori-Lynn Smither of Mount Forest and Janine Denney-Lightfoot of Toronto. Dear grandfather of Holly Byrne and her husband Bobby, Tanya Smither, and Jake Lightfoot. Survived by his sister-in-law Terri Denney. 

Predeceased by his siblings: Doreen Rapley and her husband ... [more]

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WEBBER, Corey – Unexpectedly but peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in his 54^th year. Beloved son of the late Virginia & Albert Webber. Dear brother of Barbara Stortz of Waterloo, Joan Loos and her husband Paul of Conn, Bonnie Bettschen and her husband Brad of Palmerston, Sheldon Webber of Mount Forest, Deborah Southwell and her partner Dave of Mount Forest, the late Sharon Konnerth and her partner Peter ... [more]

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MacCANNELL, Kenneth “Ken” – Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in his 89^th year. Beloved husband of Lilabelle for 67 years. Loving father of Louise (Richard) Newell, David (Rose) MacCannell, Linda (Don) Hannemann, and Wayne MacCannell (Kelly). Dear grandfather of Kourtney, Alicia (Ben), Cassandra (Doug), Tyler (April), and Kandice. Cherished great-grandfather of Riley, Kiana, Maverick, Ethan and Leni. Survived by ... [more]

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WEBSTER, Neil - The family announces with sorrow the death of Neil Webster at Royal Terrace in Palmerston on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the age of 77 years old. Beloved husband of Jacqueline (Demers) and dear father of Brian of Thunder Bay, Cindy of Grand Valley, and Mark of Timmins. He will be sadly missed by his sister Margaret Malherbe, Jocelyne Morin and his brother Robert Webster. He will be remembered by his grandson Dallin. Neil was predeceased by his parents Joyce and John ... [more]

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CUTTING, Mary Ellen Cecilia – Peacefully passed away at her residence in Guelph on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in her 99^th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward Cutting (1971). Survived by her children: Marion, Calva (Winston), Earl, Nancy (Jim), Brian, and Wayne (Heidi). Cherished by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by sons Norman, Ivan and Grant. 

The family would like to extend their appreciation ... [more]

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ECCLES, Doris - Peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Royal Terrace, Palmerston in her 92^nd year. Beloved wife of the late George Eccles (2008). Loving mother of Brent Eccles and his wife Cathie of Kitchener. Dear grandmother of Shelley Durnan and her husband Craig of Kitchener, Jennifer Roth and her husband Chris of Woodstock, and Lisa Eccles and her husband Brady Callaghan of Kitchener. Great-grandmother of Katie and Josh Durnan.

Doris is survived by her sisters-in-law ... [more]

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KACIULIS, Kess – Passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Monday, April 18, 2022 in his 89^th year. Dearest and special friend of Glenda Frazer. Beloved father of Al Kaciulis (Pamela), sadly missed by his daughter and son and their families.  Kess will be lovingly remembered by friends George and Julie Frazer, the Frazer family, extended family and many friends. Dear brother of Gediminas Kaciulis (Biruté) ... [more]

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COPAN, Harry D. – Suddenly but peacefully at his home at Pike Lake, Clifford, on Friday, April 15, 2022 in his 87^th year. Beloved husband of Norma Copan (née Plume) of 49 years. Loving father of Harry Copan Jr. (Colleen) of Vancouver, Tammy Blanche (Phil) of Vancouver, Wayne Copan (Jackie) of London, Jeannie Sweeney (Bob) of Cambridge, Jeffrey Copan (Linda) of Guelph and stepfather of Richard Wilkinson (Colleen) of Kitchener and Kevin Wilkinson ... [more]

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McLELLAN, Ruth Nora (née Weber) – Ruth was called to rest on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Gordon McLellan (1992). Ruth was born in Minto Township to Henry and Henrietta (Rolufs) Weber. In 1946 she married Gordon and they farmed in Arthur Township all of their married life. They raised a family of six children. Cherished mother of Dorothy McNabb (Donald), Velma Manser (Barry), Debbie Hawkrigg (Scott), the ... [more]

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PLESTER, Linda (née Greaves) – Passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest on Monday, April 4, 2022 in her 72^nd year. Beloved wife of Ken for 35 years. Cherished mom of John Trapman and wife Dalia; Jennifer Stewart and husband Terry, and David Blower and wife Royal. Treasured grandma of Henry and Billy Trapman, Bailey (Garrett) and Jared Stewart (Katie), and Mari and Emma Blower. Dear sister of Doug Smyth and wife Kathy, and Sandra Sindrey and ... [more]

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McLELLAN, Ruth Elizabeth (née Reeves) – Passed away peacefully at her residence in Mount Forest on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in her 80^th year. Cherished Mom of Scott Pollard (Suz), Norm McLellan (Sandy), Karl McLellan, Anna-Marie Braunstein (Rich), and Angela Eccles (Dale). Loving Grandma of Ryan, Kristi, Josh, Luke, Matthew, Araya, Jordan, Tricia, Maryssa and Natalie. Dear great-grandmother of several great-grandchildren. Survived by siblings: Mary, Doug, Rose (David), ... [more]

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ROBERTS, Brenda Yvonne “Eve” – Eve Roberts was a force of nature. Born in Watford, England in 1934, she grew up to be a rebel, marrying young and having four children at an early age. She was not content with being just a mother, and with a partner started an entertainment agency in the UK, booking bands, comedians, and entertainers for local clubs and pubs. That is how she met – and later married – her second husband John, who, after 52 years of marriage, survives her and ... [more]

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JENSEN, Ole Nygaard – On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Caressant Care Arthur surrounded by his loving family, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Inga Jensen (2013). Cherished father of Karen Carter and her husband Dave of Mount Forest, Peter Jensen of Mount Forest, and Carl Jensen and his wife Donna of Kitchener. Loving grandfather of Jason Carter and his wife Cait of Palmerston, Thea Carter and her husband Andrew Bain of Kitchener, and ... [more]

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SUGGITT, Kenneth William “Ken” – At Royal Terrace Long Term Care, Palmerston on Sunday, March 6, 2022, Ken went to be with his Lord and Saviour after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease in his 85^th year, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves to mourn Bernice (née Duncan), his wife of 61 plus years; two sons: Duncan (Heather) and Donald (Connie); grandchildren: James (Sarah) and Trevor (Tammy) Ruggles, Bethany, Sarah and Meredith Suggitt; great-grandchildren: ... [more]

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PRICE, Christine "Chrissy" Anne - Fighting to the end, Chrissy passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Monday, February 28, 2022 in her 57th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Stewart. Loving mother of Holly Steuernol (Justin), Drew Thompson (Christine), Quinn Weatherall (Amie), and Kennedy Price. Cherished Nana of Wade, Emily, Brody, Ben, Ava and Owen. Survived by her parents Robert and Sharon Kennedy, brother Matt Kennedy (Kim) and their children Tyson and Zoey. ... [more]

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MOGENSEN, Peter – It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Peter Mogensen is announcing his death which took place on Sunday, February 27, 2022; he was in his 70^th year. He will be greatly missed by his wife Betty; daughters Alicia and Katrina; grandson Austin; great-granddaughter Gwendlyn and her mother, Dylynne. 

Peter was born in Denmark and moved to Canada with his parents, Petra and Svend (both now deceased) when he was about six years old. He became ... [more]

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KINGSLAND, Myrtle "Marty" Louise - Peacefully at the Atrium Retirement Residence, Orillia on Monday, February 21, 2022 in her 81^st year. Beloved partner of the late Francis "Frank" Cassar (2020). Loving mother of Dan Kingsland and his partner Ina Allan, and the late Wayne Kingsland (2017). Dear grandmother of Eric Kingsland, Krista Kingsland, Kathryn Kingsland, Mitchell Kingsland, and Richelle "Rikki" Kingsland. Survived by her step-children: Michelle Gronc and her husband Ritchie, ... [more]

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DENOUDEN, Elaine Ruth (née Leppington) – On Thursday, February 3, 2022 in her 80^th year, Elaine left her loving husband of 60 years for her first love, Jesus Christ. Loving mother of John E. Denouden Jr. and his wife Susan, and Ruth Clark and her husband Ken. Dear grandmother of Sabrina and great-grandmother of Cruze, Lucas and J.P. Elaine is predeceased by her granddaughter Alyda. She will be greatly missed by her extended family and friends. 

Elaine was ... [more]

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ELDER, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” (née Russell) – Peacefully and surrounded by her family at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, January 29, 2022 in her 91^st year. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Elder (2012). Loving mother of Richard Elder of RR#3 Ayton, Raymond Elder of RR#3 Ayton, Karen Elder and partner Liz Lapsley of Goderich, Susan Widmeyer and husband Al of Goderich, and Linda Elder of Mount Forest. Dear grandmother of Shania and ... [more]

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MacKENZIE, Marlene (née Lowry) – Peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Monday, January 24, 2022 in her 87^th year. Beloved wife of the late Elmer MacKenzie (2003). Loving mother of Blair (Susan) MacKenzie, Brent MacKenzie, and Craig MacKenzie (Carrie Deverell). Cherished grandmother of Ian, Kate, Sabine and Alexander. Dear sister of Lynn Lowry (Donna Mueller), David (Shirley) Lowry, Wayne (Patt) Lowry, Carl Lowry, Elliott (Ellen) Lowry, Corinne (Gene) Mordaunt ... [more]

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STULL, Craig LeRoy - lived a busy and full life, from May 20, 1947 – January 21, 2022. He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario to Ethel (Cameron) and Cecil Stull; and he died in his home in Mount Forest, in the slice of paradise that he shared with his partner, Suzanne Brown.

His passions? He was the techie guy that you would go to with any question, and he would delight in getting into the details of the answer…it was rarely a straightforward one-liner. He loved photography ... [more]

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VANDENBOR, Wynand “Van” – Unexpectedly at Palmerston and District Hospital on Monday, January 17, 2022, in his 86^th year. Predeceased by his beloved partner, Ronald Pennycook. Remembered by his dear friend and neighbour, Peter Hibberd. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Mount Forest Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Van are asked to consider a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home. 

RIEPERT, Ruth Veronica (née Matthews) – Passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, January 10, 2022, in her 82^nd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Terry Riepert. Loving sister of Maureen Robinson of Bobcaygeon, Joan MacKinnon of Washago, Grace Brown of Grand Valley, Michael & Ruth Matthews of Flesherton, and Karen & Bruce Russell of Dundalk. Survived by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Eugene and Bernadette Matthews, brother ... [more]

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