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Obituaries

RAMAGE, Bette Lee (Thring)

Passed away peacefully July 23rd 2025 predeceased by her parents, two brothers and only brother in law Scott Ramage and Bev Ramage living in Tiverton. She worked downtown Fergus for 41 years as a part of the community. Missed by her loving husband and son Jason and Andrew. Loved by many cousins and nieces and…

HAMILTON, Doris Evelyn

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 21st, 2025 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Keith for 60 years. Loving mother of Scott and Bill. Loved sister of Linda Burnett (Alex) and brother Lloyd Scott (Lynda). Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Margaret Scott. At Doris’s request, there will be no…

DEBOER, Grace (Geesje)

June 25, 1937 - July 15, 2025

It is with both sadness and gratitude for a life so well lived that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Grace (Geesje) DeBoer, on July 15, 2025. Just hours before beginning her next journey, she was doing what she loved most, in the place she cherished – her home of 50 years…

McPHEE, James Cameron “Jim”

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in his 75th year. Cherished father of Amanda (Bobby) Phillips, and Valerie McPhee. Adored grandfather of Archer and Oscar Phillips. Dear brother of John (Elaine) McPhee, Neil McPhee, Doris McKee, and Marj (Dan) Allen. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Duncan and Margaret…

MATHER, Christine Kyle

May 24, 1929 - July 16, 2025

Died in the peace of Christ on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Guelph, in her 97th year. A truly remarkable woman, Christine was a distinguished administrator, revered musicologist, and gifted bassoonist whose pioneering spirit left an indelible mark on music education across Canada. Born in York on May 24, 1929,…

CASTALDI, Diana Doris

Passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital on Sunday, July 20, 2025 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Daniel “Dan” Joseph Castaldi. Loving mother of Tracy Hughes, Christopher Hughes and his wife Laura; and grandmother of Madison. Stepmother of Darlene, Cindy, James and Danielle. Dear sister of John (David) Stokoe. Fondly remembered…

EDGECOMBE, Maureen Elizabeth

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maureen Elizabeth Edgecombe, known fondly by her friends as “Edge.” Maureen was the beloved daughter of Ronald and Biddy Edgecombe and the younger sister of Michael (Barbara) Edgecombe. She was a proud aunt to Geoffrey (Joanne), Scott (Meredith), Joelle (Simon), and Michelle (Lorenzo). Maureen…

McKENZIE, William Harvey (Bill)

March 1, 1945 - July 18, 2025

Bill passed away after a long struggle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. Predeceased by his parents, Earl and Bernice McKenzie and his sister, Sharon James. Lovingly remembered by his sister, Nancy Roy (Denis) and brother-in-law, Michael James. Survived by niece, Dara Belair (Rob) and nephew, Paul James (Lou-Ann). Remembered by grand nieces, Maddy James,…

MacDOUGALL, Betty

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Holland) MacDougall of Mount Forest, and formerly of Harriston, passed away at Palmerston & District Hospital on Friday, July 18, 2025, in her 73rd year surrounded by her family. Wife of the late Garry MacDougall.  Daughter of Elaine Holland of Harriston, sister of Linda & Allan Hoffarth of Breslau, and sister-in-law of…

PLESSIS-BÉLAIR, Daniel

1953 – 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Daniel Plessis- Bélair of Palmerston on Saturday July 5, 2025, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Jovanna Belair for 45 years and cherished father of Amy Plessis- Bélair (Alex MacLellan) of Owen Sound, Meghan Von Muhlenen (Ben) of Sudbury,…