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Obituaries

HOSPES, Debra (née Ritchie)

Of Mount Forest and formerly of Arthur, passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital on Monday, June 9, 2025, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Bryon Hospes; loving mother of Colleen Hardie, Jennifer (Jay) Long, and Ariel (David) Hofman. Sadly, missed by her grandchildren. Sister of Donna (George) LeDuc, and Marnie Ritchie. Fondly remembered…

CARLEY, Marlene

After living with dementia for the last several years Marlene passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at the Royal Terrace Nursing Home on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the age of 85. Devoted mother to her daughter Karen and husband Randy Shantz of Drayton. A proud grandma of Micayla and Matthew…

WEILER, June Elaine

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of June Elaine Weiler (nee Hauss), a woman of great faith, love and devotion to family. Surrounded by her best friend and loving husband of 69 years John (Jack) Weiler and family, she peacefully went home to our heavenly Father on June 12, 2025, the…

JENICEK, Dr. Milos MD

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Prof Milos Jenicek MD, a distinguished physician, researcher, and educator, who departed this life surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Jana, and their cherished children: Tom (Janice), Andy (Chantal), and Chris. Dr. Jenicek was also a proud grandfather…

FOOTE, Janet Annabelle

October 10, 1957 - June 13, 2025

At the Norfolk General Hospital Simcoe, Ontario on June 13, 2025. Passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Janet (VanDunsen) Foote age 67 years, beloved wife of Eldon Foote, loving Mother of Damien & Raquel Foote and Alisa Foote. Dear grandmother of Tiffani and Taylor. Sister of Jim VanDunsen. Janet is retired from…

FERGUSON, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” 

April 27, 1934 - June 16, 2025

Mothers are special, their hearts abound with care, no matter what our needs, our mom is always there. Betty was born in Fergus in 1934 the first child of Sinclair and Elizabeth Ross. She married her best friend Harry Ferguson in 1954 and the two were married for 55 years prior to his death in…

GREEN, Robert “Bob”

Of Drayton passed away at the Palmerston and District Hospital surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, May 30, 2025 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Sue (Brock) for 43 years. Dear father of Tom and Samantha Green, Rick Green and John and Abby Green. Cherished grandfather of Cole, Robbie and Kate,…

SMITH, Margaret

Margaret Kathleen (MacDonald) Smith of Harriston and formerly of Wingham, passed away at Palmerston Hospital on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in her 90th year. Wife of the late Stanley Smith. Mother of Bruce Smith & Kim Vivian of Tory Hill, Barb & Larry Gagnon of Petrolia, Tammy & Brock Shannon of Harriston, Terri Smith &…

BENCE, Claire

Peacefully at Waterloo Regional Health Network, on Monday, June 2, 2025, in her 94th year. Claire is predeceased by her husband Galen Bence (2018) and by her first husband Philip Veitch (1993). Loving mother of Susan MacArthur and her husband Dan, Jennifer Newby and her husband Scott and grandmother of Jessica Newby, sister of Paul…

MARQUARDT, Earl

Earl Carl Marquardt of Harriston and formerly of Pike Lake.  Passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital with family by his side on Sunday June 1, 2025 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Joan ‘Bonnie Marquardt for 67 years. Dear father of Murray and Jodene Marquardt of Harriston and Debbie Rodgers of Anderson, SC.…