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Obituaries

HOMER, Ruth (nee Traynor)

It is with great sadness the family of Ruth Homer (nee Traynor) announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruth will be deeply missed by her husband of 58 years, Jim, her children Bill (Shari), Tracey (Rick), and Joanne (Al), grandchildren Adam, Ryan, and…

SWANIGA, Gail Margaret

June 28, 1943 - August 11, 2023

Gail passed away peacefully in her sleep due to heart complications at Louise Marshall Hospital on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the age of 80 years old. Gail is survived by her loving daughter Tana (Rocky) Nash, granddaughter Tate Brezina and her father Greg Brezina, her sister Helen Dodson, her brothers-in-law Reto (Sheila) and Harold…

SLADE, Pat

With sadness and a heart full of gratitude for a life led with love we announce the passing of Lorraine “Pat” Francis Slade (nee McCarthy) on Saturday August 12, 2023, in her 94th year. Pat has now joined the love of her life Alfred “Jerry” Gerald Slade who passed on the same day, August 12th,…

McCABE, Alvina (Allie) (Blondie) Lillian  (née Phillips)

December 9, 1934 - August 11, 2023

Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11 in Wallaceburg, ON, surrounded by the love of her family. The family would like to thank everyone at Fairfield Park for the exceptional care Mom received there. Predeceased by her devoted husband, Edward (Ted) Larkin McCabe (1981) and her dear parents Martha and Rudy. Also predeceased by her…

HAW, Garry James

August 23, 1951 - August 4, 2023

Sadly we announce the passing of Garry James Haw, a long time resident of the Erin area, who died at his home in Erin on August 4th, 2023. Garry will be sadly missed by his sons Jeff Haw and Dan Haw, Dan’s wife, Dayna (Armstrong) and 4 grandchildren, Grace, Evelyn, Josephine and Leo. Garry will…

GARNESS, Bill

William ‘Bill’ Henry Garness of Harriston passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in his 85th year. Loving husband of 59 years to Yvonne (Durose) Garness. Loving father and grandfather to René and her husband Dave Johnson and their children J.J and Ryan and Jo-Anne Garness (deceased) and her son Gregory Hare. Brother of Sally…

PRENTICE, Richard “Rick”

We are very sad to announce Rick’s death on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the age of 68. Dear brother of  Larry and Ann Marie Prentice of Wingham, Brian Prentice of Listowel and Lynn and Kevin Bodz of Arthur. “Uncle Rich” to his many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Gone to meet up…

EISENBACH, Mildred Blanche (nee: Speers)

We sadly announce the passing of Mildred Eisenbach on August 3rd 2023, at the age of 68. After living bravely with cancer for several years, she peacefully left this life on a sunny, summer afternoon with family by her side. Mildred was the loving wife of John Eisenbach for nearly forty-six years. Beloved mother of…

SMITH, Joyce Louise (Porritt)

Passed away on Monday July 31, 2023, at Huron Shores Hospice Tiverton in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman (Ted) Smith 2017. Stepmother to Michael Smith (Lise) and Karen Smith. Grandma to Patrick Smith Emma and Catherine and great grandma to Alex and Sam. Dear sister of Norm Porritt (Linda) of Fergus…

WOOD, John Michael

March 29, 1946 - June 25, 2023

After a long illness we are sad to announce that John passed away peacefully surrounded by love at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus Ont,. Beloved husband of Val for 46 years and much loved and admired father of Rory, Alexandra and Ben (Vanessa). Proud grandfather of Bianca, Esther, Eloise, Ari, Jovie, Johnny and Hayes. He thoroughly…