After a long courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 20, 2023 in his 74th year. John is predeceased by his loving wife Margaret “Peggy” (2018). Loving Father of Jeff (Amy), Jennifer, Mark (Chelsea) and Travis (Natalie). Proud Grandfather of Paige, Avery, Payton, Ashley, Allison, Aubree, Brody and…
RUMPH, Hilbert
Of Drayton, peacefully went home to be with his Lord surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Monday, August 21, 2023 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Pieterdina “Diny” Rumph (2017) for 60 years. Dear father of Alfred and Helen Rumph of Drayton, Jacqueline and Ron Vanderwees of…
BRIMBLECOMBE, Richard
Of Drayton passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack at his residence on Friday, August 18, 2023 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Linda (Bolduc) for 58 years. Dear father of Dianne and Shawn Smith of Drayton. Loving grandfather of Jessica and Brooke Smith. Brother of Barbara Waite of Mount Forest.…
FITZMAURICE, Bernice Gertrude (Schmidt)
July 7, 1934 - August 21, 2023
Bernice passed away peacefully Monday, August 21, 2023, in her 90th year. She was a fiercely loving, loyal and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who shared her stories, her humour, her prayers and her advice with all. She was the ‘glue’ that held us together and in passing, we know will continue…
BEATSON, Robert (Bob) Chalmers
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Chalmers Beatson. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and had just celebrated his 100th birthday on August 10th. Passed away peacefully, Friday, August 18, 2023, surrounded by the love of family at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Guelph, Ontario. Bob…
REINDERS, Keith Frederick
1956-2023, died of health complications on August 13 in North Carolina. He will be missed by his fiancee Elissa and his parents Hank and Alice Reinders (Royal Terrace, Palmerston). Brother to Jean (George), Rose (Ron), Gerry (Nancy), Fran (Rob), Ron (Marion), Marilyn (Murray) and Joy (Jeff). Uncle to 12 nieces and nephews and 14 great…
DOBSON, Barb (Bremner)
Of Palmerston passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family and friends at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Friday, August 18, 2023 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Al Dobson for 54 years. Loving mother of Bill and Lisa Dobson, the late Jamie Dobson (2019) and his wife the late Cindy (Carmody)…
KIRKWOOD, John “Ross”
April 15, 1943 - August 16, 2023
Peacefully on August 16, 2023 at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, John “Ross” Kirkwood, in his 81st year blessed to be surrounded by his loving family in his sudden final hours. Ross was the loving father of Pattye (Roy Melito), Julie (Markus Rabstein), Donald and step-daughter Chantal Daoust, Predeceased by his cherished baby girl Kelly…
DRIJBER, Sytske
January 29, 1920 - August 16, 2023
Sytske passed away peacefully after more than 103 years of a life well lived. Born in Holland, the daughter of Teaka and Grietja Brandsma, she came to Canada at the age of 6. As a young adult, she taught school then joined the war effort during WWII with the Dutch Army and was stationed in…
DUNLOP, Wayne James
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Wayne James Dunlop, peacefully at his home on Friday, August 18, 2023 in his 89th year. Wayne was the loving husband of Beverley (predeceased / nee North). He was the son of Jim and Ruby Dunlop (predeceased). He was also…