Passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer at his home in Arthur on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Betty for 60 years; his life-long dance partner. Father of Sue Green and her husband Robert, Ian Fraser and his wife Sheryl Joyner, Ann…
ORD, Gary Wayne
May 12, 1952 - April 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Wayne Ord, lovingly known as Papa. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Gary enjoyed a long and happy marriage with the love of his life, Tena, who is lovingly known as both Franka and Grandma by her grandchildren. Gary…
KEANE, Mary
77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 22, 2025, in Slocan, British Columbia. Mary was a “Mom to many” and lived a life filled with love, compassion, and deep connections with family and friends. She was a devoted mother to her children, Maitlynd Haefling and Marinette Fargo. She shared a special…
SCHMIDT, Mary
Mary Elizabeth (Mitchell) Schmidt of Waterloo passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in her 84th year. Wife of the late Otto Schmidt. Sister of Janice Cole & Ted Bull of Listowel, and sister-in-law of John Murison of Rockwood. Niece of Jim Richardson of Harriston, and Robert & Nancy Richardson of Elora, and remembered…
ORR, Patricia “Pat”
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Care, Guelph, on Friday, April 11, 2025 in her 100th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, John Orr (2010). Loved mother of Anne Marie Orr of Guelph, Michael Orr and his wife Susan of Mount Forest, and Margaret Church and her husband Jack of Edmonton. Cherished grandmother of…
BROWN, Mary “Pauline”
With deep sadness, we announce that Pauline passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 96. Pauline is predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Kenneth Brown (2002). Loving mother of Sharon Brown and her husband Robert Roller, and Gary Brown, of Mount…
CHILTON, Rita Marie (nee Smith)
July 10, 1948 - April 4, 2025
It’s with great sadness that we share the news of Marie’s peaceful passing at Hospice Wellington and the age of 76. Born in Toronto on July 10, 1948, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Ronald Charles Chilton and her parents Mervyn and Theresa Smith. Marie will be deeply missed by her…
CONRAD, Clarona
It is with heartfelt sadness that the family announces the passing of Clarona Conrad on Sunday, April 13, 2025, nine days before her 88th birthday. Beloved wife of Lester for 63 years. Loving mother of Cathy Conrad, Linda Preston (Wayne), Carl Conrad (Diana), Paul Conrad (Michele Miller), and Sharon Otsuka (Haru). Adored Grandma of Jim,…
DUNSMORE, Neil Thomson
December 5, 1934 - March 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Neil Thomson Dunsmore, who passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by his beloved wife Catherine of 65 years, Neil leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his family. He was…
KRAEMER, Patrick
Patrick Joesph Kraemer passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, age 60. Survived by the love of his life, his wife Kathy Mortimer. A true partner in family, hiking, camping, adventure, house renovations, eradicating invasive species on their property in Creemore, canning, large family gatherings, celebration of all the holidays and great parties with friends.…