Hillen, Anna Alfreda; After a long struggle with diabetes, at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, on November 18, 2009 in her 75th year. Devoted life-long lesbian partner of Chris Hannell of Elora. Stepmother to Lesley Hannell (Joe), Linda Goulais (Norm), Lorraine Wakely (Jorma) and Tez Darnell. Survived by her sister-in-law Janet Hillen, nieces, nephews…
Holyoake, Catharine Elizabeth (nee Keep)
Holyoake, Catharine Elizabeth (nee Keep); Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton on November 21, 2009 in her 89th year. She was the loving mother of Helen (Joe) Hodgson of Ancaster, Betty vander Velden of Hamilton, and Wilfred (Marjory) of Rockwood. Survived by brother Harry (Mae) Keep of Fergus. Predeceased by sister Florence Keep…
Oakley, Donald Alexander
Oakley, Donald Alexander; Peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital on November 19, 2009. Dearly beloved husband of Ellen, devoted father of Shawn (Lydia), Donna (Robert Hull), David (Margaret Jane) and Janet (Raid Shamsa). Don will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Amy, Jeffrey, Caroline, Emily, Patrick, Adam and Rayan and step- grandchildren Téa, Jason and Hans-Philippe…
McDowell, James Thomas
McDowell, James Thomas; Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 67 years. Beloved husband of Jeanette McDowell, loving father of James and Sandra. Loving Papa of Alexandria and Cristian. Brother of Sandy and May. Memorial service will be held at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE – MISSISSAUGA (1535…
Carr, Gordon Stanley
Carr, Gordon Stanley; Passed away peacefully with his family at his side, at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, on November 30, 2009 in his 78th year. Gordon will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Irene (Noble) of Elora. Lovingly remembered by his son Jim and his daughter Sharon Condon. Fondly remembered by…
Reilly, Royce Parker
Reilly, Royce Parker; passed away peacefully at Dufferin Oaks, Shelburne, Ontario on the 27th day of November 2009, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Lois Irvine (1994). Dear father of Gail and her husband Carl Montgomery and Sally and her husband Richard Baril. Loving grandfather of Derek Montgomery and Diana and her…
Verhagen, William (Bill)
Verhagen, William (Bill); Formerly of Rockwood, passed away at Groves Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in his 71st year. Predeceased by son, Scott Verhagen (1989). Loving Dad to Lisa (David) Eveleigh of Thornton, Kevin (Pam Dittrich) Verhagen of Red Lake and Becky (Chris) Clark of Guelph. Opa to Nathan. Dear brother of Erke…
Thomson, Graham
Thomson, Graham: Peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, on Saturday, December 05, 2009 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Norma Thomson of Arthur. Dear father of Myles (Nancy) Thomson of Cambridge, Barrie (Barbara) Thomson of Hamilton and David (Lynne) Thomson of Cambridge. Loving Granddad of Greg, Amanda, Tina, Maggie and Sarah. Also great Granddad…
McTaggart, Peter John
McTaggart, Peter John; Surrounded by loved ones, Pete McTaggart passed away at home, on December 8, 2009. Beloved husband of Bonnie. Cherished son of Margaret McTaggart (nee Müter) and brother to Tom McTaggart (Raquel) and Mike McTaggart (Mary). Loving step-father to Max Bryant (Tamorah) and Jill Bryant (Daryn Lehoux). Precious grandfather to Zoë and Mari…
Petty, Marjorie Mae (Fines)
Petty, Marjorie Mae (Fines); Peacefully at The Elliott Home, Guelph on Sunday, December 6, 2009, Marjorie Mae Fines, in her 100th year. Loving wife of the late Clarence Petty (1985). Cherished mother of Jean (Harold) Reilly of Hillsburgh and the late Roy Petty (1999) of Rockwood. Special grandma to Brenda (Aurelio) Damota, Brian Reilly, Mark…