Obituaries

Conroy, Robert James ‘Bob’ – of Conroy’s Live Bait and Big Fish Bait, passed away at Hanover & District Hospital on Monday, August 9, 2010 in his 74th year. Father of Penny Montreuil and her husband Art, Sabrina Conroy, Samantha Conroy, and Dale Conroy. Grandfather of Robert Matthews, Crystal and Chantelle Montreuil, and Carter Conroy.…

Proctor, Brian; Suddenly at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in his 58th year, with his family by his side. Loving son of Bob & Annie Proctor. Remembered by his brother Robbie (Judy) of Fergus and his sister Cathy Creary (Don) of Elora. Pre-deceased by his brother Bruce. He will be missed by his aunts, uncles, many…

Arruda, Americo Vicente;    June 23,1938-Aug. 11,2010   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Americo Vicente Arruda, at the age of 72 years of age, on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, Ontario. Dad fought a courageous battle with the rare cancer that took him from his…

Oskam-Halliday, Olive Mary (Muller) (nee Brown) – Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20 at the age of 84 and has joyfully joined her maker. Olive Oskam-Halliday was predeceased by her husbands Paul Muller in 1979, Anthony (Tony) Oskam in 2000 and Alvin Halliday in 2005 and also by her son Douglas Muller in 1986.…

Ransome, Roy Leonard; Suddenly at his home at R.R.#2, Arthur on Sunday, August 22, 2010 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Betty of R.R. #2, Arthur. Dear father of Bonnie (Ted) Vinson of Edmonton, Linda (Randy) Hayes of Cargill, Darlene (Kevin) Lamont of Tiverton, Delores (Randy) Caudle of Dobbinton, Leonard Ransome of Edmonton, Leroy…

Jennings, James Frederick (Jim) – Of Centre Wellington (formerly of Guelph) passed away very serenely at Groves Memorial Community Hospital on Thursday, August 19, 2010 in his 75th year. Beloved and devoted husband and companion of over 50 years to his cherished wife Verna Jean Jennings (nee MacDonald). Loved and treasured father and father-in-law of…

Becker, (Ben) Alton Joseph; After winning the battle of life for 75 years, Ben, surrounded by his family, peacefully and quietly passed away on August 22nd, 2010 at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus. He will be sadly missed by his loving friend and constant companion Jessie Leighton. His children Rose Marie Becker, Marilyn (Verne) Pharoah,…

Bowman Vivienne (Vivian); Member of the Eastern Star Brighton Chapter. Passed away peacefully at her home in Fergus on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Vivienne Bowman (Cottle) of Fergus in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur (2001). Loving mother of Candace Stokes (David) of Minden, Gregory (Rita) of Orangeville and Sherrill Norris (Bruce)…

Clyne,  Harold  of Harriston, passed away  at Palmerston & District Hospital on Saturday, August 28, 2010 in his 78th  year.  Beloved husband of the late Lois (Bridge) Clyne and father of Marilyn and Keith Damen of Mount Forest, Helen and Stanley Newman of Ayton, Robert and Jean Clyne, Keith and Doris Jean Clyne, and Linda…

Bailey, Ivan Douglas; Suddenly at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Friday, August 27, 2010 in his 43rd year. Beloved brother of Darlene and Larry Woods of Arthur, Donald Bailey and Amanda Peppen of Hamilton, Dan and Kim Bailey of Arthur, Bob and Belinda Bailey of Stouffville and Jim and Cathy Bailey of Owen Sound.…