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Obituaries

DIEFENBACHER, Edward Ira

November 26, 1938 – November 22, 2025 of Drayton passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Gladys Diefenbacher for 68 years. Dear father of Linda and Bob Bosomworth, Donald Diefenbacher andthe late Karen Diefenbacher (2024) and Collin and Anita Diefenbacher. Lovingly remembered by his…

SHULTIS, Reba Christina

February 14, 1929 - November 15, 2025

Reba Christina Shultis (nee McNabb) passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Hospice Wellington in Guelph, Ontario, Saturday November 15, 2025. Reba was born and raised on the McNabb farm in Eramosa Township. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Harvey and her infant daughter Valerie. Also predeceased by her parents John Douglas and…

VEERMAN Willemijntje (Willie) Elisabeth – nee van Oosterom

October 16, 1928 - November 16, 2025

After a long and full life, Willie passed away peacefully in her 98th year at her residence in Guelph. Willie will be dearly missed by her surviving children; Keith (Pippa Dean), Hubert (Salina Lau), Christine (Larry James), Joanne, and Henrietta (Peter Knowles). She will be lovingly remembered as “Oma” by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren,…

BRIDGE, Gordon David

August 23, 1936 - November 19, 2025

Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle, at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on November 19, 2025, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Carol Anne Reed for 66 years. Cherished father of Carolyn McAsh, Jeffrey Bridge and Brent Bridge. Proud and loving grandfather of Steven Bridge and Laura McAsh. Dear brother of Thelma Trask (Morley)…

HELMKAY, Dorothy

Of Holstein, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Tom Helmkay (2008). Cherished mother of Jackie Helmkay (Rob) and Thomas Helmkay (Jess). Loving Grandma of Chrystal (Jay), Zack,  Reilly, and Rea; great-Grandma of Julie, Josie and Pat; and great-great-Grandma of Elijah whom…

HORN, Douglas “Doug”

Of Arthur passed away at his home on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia McPhee. Dear father of Shane and Isabel Horn of Mississauga, Tracy Horn and Jarrod Scott of Kitchener, Darren and Denise Horn of Orangeville. Grandfather of Keenan, Caleb, Curtis, Telina, Kayden, Jaten, Riegan, Tyson,…

KITCHEN, Carl

Carl Robert Kitchen, of Lions Head, passed away at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Griffin). Loving father of Kim Kitchen, Lynn Kitchen, Tania and her husband Jack MacArthur, and Rob Cameron and his wife Bonnie. Cherished grandfather of Mikayla (Brent), Zach…

McKEE, Nancy Louise

Passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Cherished wife of 58 years to Larrie McKee. Devoted mother of Sheila Hainsworth (Glen Hainsworth) and Trevor McKee (Joanne McKee). Loving and cherished grandmother of Katrina and Owen McKee. Nancy will be dearly missed by her brothers Don Miller (Susan) and Allen Miller (Lucy), as well as her…

ROBERTS, Victor N.

The family of Victor N. Roberts is saddened to learn of his recent passing. He is survived by his former wife Olive (Black) Roberts of Fergus, to whom he was married from 1953 to 1997. Also survived by his daughter Erminie and her husband Dante Pocrnich, his son Gregory Roberts and his wife Linda, one…

HALL, Margaret Arlene (née Woods)

June 1, 1931 - November 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Arlene Hall. Arlene was a much-loved and cherished wife to Harold Frederick Hall (predeceased Dec. 2022), and a proud, devoted mother to Wayne (predeceased Oct. 2024), Gary (Sherry), Allan (Kelly), Barb Kelloway (Vic), and Kevin (Krista). She was a beloved Grandma to 13…