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Obituaries

RIPLEY, Robert C.

It is with heavy hearts, the family of Rob Ripley, age 48 of Medicine Hat, announce his passing on March 20, 2024 at Foothills Medical Center, Calgary, after a brief illness. Rob is survived by his wife Caroline, parents Brian and Darla Ripley, brother Craig Ripley, sister Patti (Ben) Myers, parents-in-law Len and Marg Wiley,…

RENTSCH, Hugo Walter

Passed on suddenly on March 18, 2024 in his 78th year. Loving husband of 50 years to Madeleine. Devoted father to Suzanne (Brad), Katherine (Wes), Christopher (Tanya) and Philip, and doting Uncle to his niece Denise (Peter) and their children Lucas, Patrick and Michelle. Fun loving Grandpapa to William, Declan, Leaf, Max, Finn, Simon, Reese,…

MACDONALD, June

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of June Winnifred (Crowhurst) Macdonald. She died quietly at her home near Mount Forest on Sunday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Wife of Dr. James Macdonald. Mother of Andrew Macdonald (Kim), and Mary Joy Macdonald (Ian). Grandmother of Alaina Macdonald (Alvaro), and Eric Macdonald…

TOBLER, Austin

Of Arthur passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the age of 25. Cherished son of Natalie Tobler and Roger Belanger of New Liskeard and Martin and Kristina Tobler of Arthur. Dear brother of Tobias Tobler and his girlfriend Calista Reid and his fur baby Tucker. Austin will be missed by his girlfriend…

MACKIE, Charlotte Verona (nee Angst)

Passed away at Guelph General Hospital on Monday, March 18, 2024, in her 90th year. Charlotte was the beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Mackie (2009), for 55 years, and dear mother of Raymond of Echo Bay and Donald of Guelph. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Katrina and Kassandra and great grandmother of Raelynn. She…

YOUNG, Jean Edna (Hillier)

December 22, 1942 - February 27, 2024

After a brief illness, we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, and special and beloved friend to so many. Jean will be forever loved by Don, her spouse of 60 years and passed peacefully at the place most dear to her, the family home they built together. She will be deeply missed by…

SMITH, Orythia “Jane” (Emmett)

July 19, 1946 - March 14, 2024

Born July 19, 1946 in Toronto On, passed away peacefully next to her husband on March 14, 2024. Jane was lovingly raised by James and Ruth Emmett along with her siblings Jim and Louise. Jane married her love George “Bryan” Smith. Together they raised their two beautiful daughters, Andrea and Alison, in Elora On. For…

KIRBY, John

March 10, 1961 - March 21, 2024

It’s with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our beloved brother, brother in law and Uncle. John passed away March 21st at Palmerston Hospital after a brief battle with Cancer. The family finds peace knowing he was welcomed with loving arms by both his parents Joseph and Rita Kirby. John enjoyed…

MONTGOMERY, Olive Margaret (Née Ferris)

December 24, 1925 - March 14, 2024

Olive Montgomery passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Wellington Terrace, Fergus, in her 99th year. Predeceased by her parents John and Myrtle Ferris. Beloved wife of Clayburn (2004). Cherished mother of Dale and his wife Brenda. Olive is survived by her brother-in-law Carl  Montgomery (Gail) and predeceased by her brother-in-aw Paul Montgomery…

LYCHWA, Alexander George

February 3, 1949 - March 20, 2024

Alex ‘Olie’ Lychwa, formerly of Clifford and Guelph, passed away in Fergus, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 75. Born in Salzburg, Austria on February 3, 1949, Alex emigrated to Canada as an infant with his Ukrainian parents, John and Stephania (Pysarchuk) Lychwa. Father to Andrew (Liz), George (Luanne), Rebecca (Rob), and…