Of Mount Forest passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in his 91st year. Father of Neil Groves of Grimsby, England, Patricia Lyons of Fort Erie, Theresa Brennan of Barrie, Bernadette Flaherty of Mount Forest, and Corinne & Laurie Borlase of Lindsay. Grandfather of Ben and Luke Groves, Victoria…
RATZ, Kimberley Ann
1963 – 2023 Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, at the age of 59. Kim will be deeply missed by her mother Gwelda Ratz, brother Jason (Rhonda), niece Jessica, nephew Brandon, and aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by her father, Doug Ratz. Kim was an avid animal and nature lover, artist, and inspiring…
FOX, William “Bill” John
July 4, 1957 - November 20, 2023
Tragically at home on November 20th , 2023 at 66 years of age. Born July 4th, 1957 in Goderich, Bill is formerly of Elora, Drayton and Salem. A long time truck driver transporting milk from farms and delivering feed to farms. Beloved husband of Cathy Fox (nee Noonan). Devoted father to Jenn (Tim) Aseneau, Peter…
DOLDERMAN, Michael James
January 3, 1971 - November 17, 2023
It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Michael James Dolderman. He was a devoted husband, father, friend and highly regarded member of our community – a man whose stories will be the material for both epic history and legend. Mike passed away peacefully at home on November 17,…
BLACK, Brian Douglas
January 31, 1964 - November 26, 2023
It is with the utmost regret that we announce the peaceful and sudden passing of our beloved father, Brian, this past Sunday at Guelph General Hospital, surrounded by family, at the age of 59. Brian was the loving husband of Ann for 36 years, and proud father to Rachel, Megan (Dan), and fur-babies Reese and…
HALLS, Irene “Reenie”
Irene “Reenie” Halls was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. It is with deepest sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Reenie at Barnswallow Place Care Community in Elmira on Sunday November 26th, 2023 at the age of 98. Reenie was born in Fergus, venturing to Mount Forest after raising…
KURTZ, Mary Katherine “Kathie”
It is with great sadness the family of Kathie Kurtz announces her peaceful passing on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Groves Memorial Hospital at the age of 74. Loving Sister of Sara, Lisa and Peter (Barbara) Kurtz. Dear Aunt to 5 nieces and nephews. Proud Great Aunt of 6. Predeceased by her parents Phillip and…
MCDONALD, Daniel Michael “Dan”
Peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Louise Marshall Hospital in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Penny McDonald for 42 years. Loving father of Josh McDonald and his wife Jaclyn, Brenden McDonald and his wife Stacey, Luke McDonald and his wife Jessica, and Ellen Tews. Loving grandfather of Dylan, Nolan, Liam, Hudson, Milton,…
JOHNSTON, Dr. Leslie Edward
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Leslie Edward Johnston, a distinguished scholar, devoted educator, and cherished family member, who passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023. Leslie was a beloved grandfather, father, and husband. His enduring 57-year marriage to Eleanor was a testament to the strength of their bond. Leslie’s love extended…
MEYERS, Lois Katheleen
Of Guelph, but was formerly raised up in Arthur, ON, passed away two days prior to her 88th birthday, November 18, 2023. She passed away from Melanoma, at Hospice Wellington. She is predeceased by her brothers Robert Meyers, John Meyers, and Morley Meyers, and sisters Dorothy and Patricia. Lois is survived by her sister Gloria…