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Obituaries

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…

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…

WOESTENENK, Janet

Janet Woestenenk of Reid Woods, Elmira, passed away suddenly at her residence on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in her 63rd year. Much loved daughter of the late Derk and Johanna ‘Jo’ (Kapers) Woestenenk. Treasured sister of Mary Joan & Jack Beamish of Mount Forest, Donald Woestenenk of Palmerston, John Woestenenk of Palmerston, Harold Woestenenk of…

MacDONALD, Daniel (Dan) Leslie

Dan passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024 in his home in Arthur. He was surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife and bestfriend Judy (nee Ziegler), his daughters Kimberley (Doug) Pendleton, Kelly (Tony) Arcaro and Marie (Kathy) MacDonald. Loving grandfather of Jasmine (Kyle) Andricopoulos, Johnathan (Kadie-lynn) Pendleton, Rebecca (Angus) Pendleton, Grace…

LEWIS, Charles

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Charles in his 91st year. A proud member of the British Army and a soldier in the Korean War. Past member of Erin and Guelph Legions, Beloved partner of Jeannie for 16 years.

SHANTORA, Barbara

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of (Violet) Barbara Shantora (née Stinson) on March 19, 2024. Barbara was born in Bobcageon and grew up in Arthur, ON. Beloved wife and best friend of Victor Shantora for over 52 years. Barbara will be forever missed by her children Julie Kettles (John) and…

BON, Dr Lynton Stephen

Passed away peacefully in his home in Arthur, surrounded by his loving family, on March 10th, 2024 in his 86th year. Soulmate and best friend of Janet, loving and proud father of Ray (Tomi) Bon of Victoria, B.C., Dr. Trevor (Catharine) Bon of Thunder Bay and Yvette (Waqar Bakhsh) Bon of Fergus. Cherished Gramps /…