Obituaries

Hallman, Ronald Cecil; Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care, Fergus on Friday, August 27, 2010, at the age of 75. Beloved husband to Shirley for 56 years. Will be lovingly remembered by his son Bill and his wife Jessica Hallman of Waterdown. Special Grandpa to Kyle and Alexis and another one on the way. Remembered…

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,…

Martin, Tony J.; Following a courageous battle on Friday, August 27th, 2010 at the London University Hospital, with his family by his side. Tony Martin in his 57th year of Fergus, formerly of Brampton and Orangeville. Beloved and devoted husband and best friend of Christine Bevan-Stewart. Loving father of Andrea, Allison, Gillian, Claire, Clare and…

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…

McLachlan, Carol Elizabeth; June 12, 1934 – August 23, 2010. After a short illness in Fergus, Ontario at the age of 76. Much loved Mom to David, Bruce (Karen) and Ian Robertson and Jeanne (Andrew) Dalton. Nan to Christopher, Tom, Michael, Kelsey, Norman, Gary, Jackie, Stephanie, Nicolas and Jennifer. Remembered by her brothers Bob and…

Avruskin, Evelyn (Mayer); on Saturday, August 28, 2010, Evelyn passed away at her daughter’s home in?Thornhill. She was a long time resident of Salem. Predeceased by her husband Wilfrid (Bill) Avruskin (1992) and her sister Ruth Borovoy. Dear mother of Gay and Michael and mother-in-law to Jayne. Devoted grandmother to Ruth-Anne. Dear sister-in-law to Belle…

Peaker, John (Jack) Morley – Passed away peacefully at Riverside Glen on Friday, September 3, 2010 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Iris Amelia (2007), whom he met in 1950 when she came from England to work for Acme Carbon and Ribbon Company in Toronto. They were the loving father and…

Rogers, Lois Bernice (Nee: Hamilton); Passed away on August 29th, 2010 at the age of 80 years. Wife of John (Jack) H. Rogers for 62 years. Remembered by her children Barbara Rogers, Karen (Ross) Perry and Earl (Debra) Rogers. Special grandma to Alicia, Leanne, Tyler (June), Shannon, Rob and Sarah. Great grandmother to Kate. Loving…

Widdis, Robert (Bob) Alexander.   Peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at Shelburne Residence in his 93rd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Blanche for 61 years.  Cherished father of Heather (Murray Ritchie), Betty Lou (Mario Acchione – predeceased) and Cathy (Robert Barr). Sadly missed by brother Arthur (Helen).…

Chamberlain, Edmund; Passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on September 10th, 2010 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus. Edmund Chamberlain in his 91st year. Remaining to forever cherish Ed’s memory are his loving wife of 64 years Beatrice (Whitelaw), his children Linda Sims (Jack) of Cambridge, Betty Sobol (Ed) of Ariss…