Obituaries

Black, Alexander L. (Alex) – Of Guelph and formerly of Puslinch, passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Saturday, October 16, 2010, in his 100th year. Alex was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been predeceased by his parents Neil and May Black, brothers Harold and Lennie and a sister…

Gates-Smith, Annie Rhodell;  Passed away at the Hospice Wellington Residence, Guelph on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Annie (Snow) Gates-Smith at the age of 85 years.  Beloved wife of the late Bert Smith and her first husband Archie Gates (1998). Loving  mother of Heather Wood (Barry) of Rockwood, Wayne Gates (Eke), John Gates all of Guelph,…

McFarlane (Gimblet), Muriel Jean; formerly of Arthur but retired to Guelph, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, October 17, 2010 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of George McFarlane, proud mother of Dr. Bob & Donna McFarlane of Mount Forest, Mary Ellen Wooddisse of Palmerston, Dave & Nicole McFarlane of St. George and…

Bott, Russel Earl; Passed away suddenly at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener on October 23rd, 2010 in his 65th year. Lovingly remembered by his parents Ralph & Ethel Bott of Alma. Fondly remembered by his sisters Rosemeri Ritter of Alma, Jane Reed (Clark) of BC and his brother Richard Bott of Alma. Father of Robbin…

Giraldi, Luigi (Lou); Went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2010 in his 59th year. During his long struggle with cancer, there were many opportunities to see evidences of God’s grace. Lou will be deeply missed by his wife Sheila, children Andrea and her husband Jonathan Patterson, Jonathan, Sarah, Lisa and grandaughter Allegra.…

Kurt, Jean Edith (nee Heimpel); Born June 4, 1932 at Mannheim. The youngest child of John & Martha (Gerber) Heimpel. On July 23, 1955 she married Clifford A. Kurt who survives her. They lived in Milverton until 1958 when they moved to Salem. In 1962 they moved to R.R. 2 Elora where she still resided.…

Pavy, Dallas Wesley; Peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, October 21, 2010, at the age of 71 years.  Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Daniel (Kayrn), Tim  and Christine. Devoted grandfather of Emily and Morgan. Dallas will be greatly missed by his friends and extended family. He proudly…

Hamilton, Miles Price; It is with the greatest of sadness that we are forced to say goodbye to the beloved son of Brenda Hamilton of Elmira, and Jim Hamilton of Elmira, and cherished brother of Chloe, Kalen, Ruben and Avery. At the age of eighteen, he was tragically and prematurely taken from us on Friday,…

Bouwman, Trijntje (Tini) (nee Meima); “I can do     everything through Him who gives me strength” – Philippians 4:13. At His time, the LORD took to Himself in glory, Tini Bouwman, beloved wife of Harry Bouwman of Fergus. Loving mother of Teny and Gerhard Visscher, Clarence and Arlene Bouwman, Jake and Anita Bouwman, Jeannette Bouwman, Teresa…

Brown, William J.T.  (Brownie); Passed away on Friday, October 22 at the Wellington Terrace in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie Brown (nee: Jolly). Dear father of Douglas and his wife Shirley of Brantford. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Marie Mougenol and Margaret Todman, both of Toronto and brother Robert of…