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Obituaries

SCHIECK, Alvin Ivan

Of Peterborough passed away suddenly while surveying his domain on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the age of 60. Beloved husband and best friend of Lynn Marie (L.M.) Landry for 23 years. Cherished father and mentor of Garnet Schandry and Docité Schandry. Dear brother of Pamela and Ivan Sharp of Barrie and Dan and Kim…

CROSS, Kathryn Diane

Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at Hospice Wellington, Guelph on Friday, June 27, 2025. Kathy will be dearly missed by her partner, Rick Bould, and her children Sarah Cross and Jennifer (Jeff) Grimes.  She was the loving Nana to Jevan (Bree), Kalev, Jayla, Benjamin, Quinn and the late Samuel. She was…

SHAPIRO, Ann Elizabeth (Winegar)

Formerly of Heidleberg and Orangeville passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Royal Terrace Nursing Home, Palmerston in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Stan for 40 years. Loving mother of Jeff Mercer (Cheryl), Shelley Boylen, Lesley Boylen-Barton (Rodney). Step mother of Doriann Shapiro (James) and…

MacCANNELL, Doreen

Doreen Janet MacCannell (nee Marshall), of Durham and formerly of Holstein, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Chesley, surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Beverly MacCannell (2003). Loving mother of Marlene and her husband Cameron McGill…

CREMASCO, Lewis

Of Arthur passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at the Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the age of 39. Cherished son of Dennis and Jayne Cremasco of Arthur. Dearest brother of Tessa and Evan Bleumer of Chesley. Beloved uncle of Seth and Ridley. Grandson of Mary Cremasco…

RAYNER, James “Ted” Edward Carl

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ted Rayner on June 28, 2025, age 91, at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph. Loving father to the late David and (Marie) of Rockwood, and Suzanne (Garry) of Rockwood. Proud grandfather of Stephanie (Jason) of Kitchener, Christopher (Jasmine) of Guelph, Taylor (Ashley) of Guelph,…

YOUNG, Marion Louise

March 31, 1930 - May 21, 2025

Marion Louise Young lived her life with a true and honest strength, deep love, and extraordinary grace. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew her. She was the heart of her family: a devoted wife to Howard, a wise and nurturing mother to her five children, Catherine, Gordon, Stephen,…

BRUDER, Paul Albert

June 3, 1940 - June 8, 2025

Passed away June 8, 2025. Deeply missed by his wife of nearly 50 years, Margaret (Sharples), their daughter Trina Bruder-Kooy (Dave) and his co-conspirator in sneaking snacks, and general mischief, his only granddaughter Annetta (Nettie) Kooy. Left to mourn his passing are his sisters in law Therese Bruder (James), Mary Turner (Joseph), and Edith Johnson…

DYKSTERHUIS, Christine (Kloosterboer)

Passed away peacefully at Royal Terrace, Palmerston, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in her 93rd year. Mother of Jean (Mike) Kalbun, Mary-Jo Crawford, Linda (Brian) Shoemaker, and Betty Dyksterhuis. Grandmother of Laura (Matt) Mosher, David (TJ) Kalbun, Jon Crawford, Josh Crawford, Katie Crawford, Erin Shoemaker (Jay), and Kailey Fotheringham (Travis), and great-grandmother of Rowan, Daegan,…

NEILSON, Lois Joan

November 1, 1938 - June 21, 2025

Departed peacefully on her own terms at Guelph General Hospital on June 21, 2025. She was 86. Lois lived and worked in downtown Fergus all of her life. She kept a watchful eye on everything in her midst. Thirty-two years of work as a law clerk honed her skills in accurate record keeping, especially aiding…