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)
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,…
FRAZER, Dawn Marie
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dawn Marie Frazer on June 23, 2025, at the age of 57. Dawn will be remembered for her kindness and the gentle way she connected with those around her. Her passing leaves a space that cannot be filled, and she will be deeply…
LAWRENCE, Douglas
Of Arthur passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph on Monday, July 7, 2025 in his 77th year. Cherished son of Bernice Lawrence and the late Henry Lawrence (2000). Brother of Betty and Ken Drury of Arthur, Bonnie and Don Gosse of Guelph and Tim Lawrence and Krystya Wasylnchuk of Mount Forest. Fondly…
BARRATT, Jean Lenore
Jean Lenore Barratt (nee Gould), a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away suddenly but peacefully on July 6th 2025, at the age of 94 at Wellington Terrace in Fergus, Ontario. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Jean was the youngest daughter of late Forest and Ruby Gould. After moving several times in her younger years,…
WAUGH, Mark Roppel
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mark Roppel Waugh on June 30, 2025 at Brightshores Health System in Markdale at the age of 74. Beloved husband and best friend of Linda (nee.Shouldice). Loving father of Matthew (Rebecca) and Daniel. Special Papa to Hannah and Spencer treasured brother of Thomas Waugh.…
COLLINS, Kathryn Anne “Kathy” (nee Mullin)
Passed away at her home, with her son Ron at her side on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Knab (2016). Dear mother of Ron Collins. Survived by her brother Ron and his wife Janet and by her nieces Kim and Jaime. Kathy was a…
MACKAY, R. Neil
R. Neil Mackay at the age of 82, passed away suddenly on Monday June 30, 2025, in Missinabie, Ontario, surrounded by the wilderness he loved so deeply. Born on December 2, 1942, Neil was a proud graduate of the University of Waterloo and spent his professional life as an Electrical Engineer in System Planning for…
