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Obituaries

CHALMERS, Ruth Jean (Kent)

January 13, 1926 - July 12, 2025

of London, and formerly of Palmerston and Galt, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in her 100th year, surrounded by her loving family at the Dearness LTC Home, London. She was born on January 13, 1926 in Galt, Ontario. Ruth was predeceased by her beloved husband Earl Chalmers on October 21, 1982. Loving…

ELVISS, Shawn

On July 10, 2025 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, Shawn passed away peacefully at the age of 70. Shawn is lovingly missed by his beloved wife of 46 years, Rose Marie Elviss (Nee Scherer). He was the proud and loving father to Justin (Amanda) and Jeremy (Sherri) and proud grandpa to Hannah and…

FONTANA, Jennifer Ann

Of Palmerston passed away peacefully at the Waterloo Region Health Network, Kitchener on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Douglas Fontana for 51 years.  Loving mother of Andria West (Chris) and Blair Fontana (Denise). Cherished grandmother of Ethan and Mya. Sister of Tom Longstaff of England. Predeceased by her…

CREMASCO, Mary

Mary, in her 99th year, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family members on Friday, July 4, 2025. Mary was the beloved wife of Victor Cremasco for over 50 years until Victor’s passing in 2003. Mary will be missed by her 8 children – Daniel (Helen), Rick (Colleen), LeeAnn Mann (Jeff), Sharon Fish (Norm…

ROONEY, Thomas John (Jack)

Passed away on Saturday June 7, 2025 at the Dartmouth General Hospital, Nova Scotia.  He was barely one month into his 89th year. He was predeceased by his parents Velva Mae (née Daley) and Reginald Arthur Rooney, stepfather William (Bill) Lane, brother Art and sister-in-law Donna Rooney, and sisters Gladys and brother-in-law LeRoy Donald, Marie…

GALDA, Alphine (Alphie) Bernadette

Passed away in Fergus, Ontario on June 29, 2025, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of John. Devoted mother of Kimberley (Darcy), Dedre (Eric), and TJ (Jody). Loving grandmother of Eli, Hannah, and Eleanor. Sister of Marcel (Carol), sister-in-law of Stan & Barb, Kathy & Frank, Mike & Fran, and Joe & Jane. Daughter of…

JACOBS, Susan Veronica

May 18, 1930 - June 26, 2025

Aka Sophie Krupa aka Susan Filipowski aka Shash aka Aunt Zoe/Zosha. Born in Zakrzow, Poland on May 18, 1930, died peacefully in Elora, Ontario surrounded by her family on June 26, 2025. Cremation has taken place as per her wishes along with a private graveside Requiem Mass. A celebration of life will follow later this…

DUNK, Gordon Stewart

May 19, 1933 - July 6, 2025

In loving memory of Gordon Stewart Dunk. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Gordon at his home, with family by his side on July 6, 2025. Gordon was born on May 19, 1933, and predeceased by the love of his life and dear wife Bernice (2021), parents…

VAN WYCK, Agnes Mary “Betty”

April 21, 1934 - July 2, 2025

After a long life well lived we are deeply saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Betty at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus on July 2, 2025.  Mom was surrounded by the love of her family. Betty was a lifelong resident of Fergus. Predeceased by her husband Rex (1994 after 41 years of marriage), daughter…

HODGSON, Robert

We are deeply saddened to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Robert (Bob) Hodgson in his 81st year on June 27 2025, in Guelph. Beloved wife of the late Jo-Ann Hodgson. Loving father of Carolyn (Grant), Kim (Tom), and Sandra (Jamie). Cherished grandfather of Nolan (Justyss), Devin, Jazlyn, Dylan, Colson,…