Obituaries

Alles, John David; suddenly on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at his home in Elora, at the age of 50. Beloved husband and best friend of Debbie. Forever remembered and missed by sons Mike and Brad (his friend Becky). Will be sadly missed by his mother Judy and her friend Bill Porter and mother and father-in-law…

Vanderlaan, Andrew; After a long battle with prostate cancer, Andrew Vanderlaan surrounded by his loving family, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2011. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Rose of almost 44 years of marriage. Andrew will be forever missed by his proud children Ron (Janette),…

Shain, Dr. Norman James; Passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in his 92nd year. Norm was the beloved husband of the late Erma (2006). He was the caring father to William, Hugh (Beth), Scott (Gail) and Barbara (Graham). Norm was also the proud grandfather to Kyle, Kaitlyn and…

Stafford, Lorene (nee: Hooper); Peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Wellington Terrace, Fergus, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald (Don) Stafford (1995) of Elora. Loving mother of Donna and her husband Patrick Kelly of Pickering, Carol and her husband Mario Lopes of Fergus and Elizabeth and her husband John…

England, Alanna (Corbett); It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alanna England on July 22, 2011. She passed away peacefully in her home with her daughter Laurie and son-in-law Don Boyd by her side. Alanna spent her last weeks the same way as she spent her life; enjoying time with her…

Burns, Don; Don Burns of Fergus, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, at Wellington Terrace on Sunday, July 31, 2011 in his 78th year. Much loved husband of Eileen for 57 years. Dear dad of Len & his wife Kim, Ken & his wife Barb, Brad & his friend Gloria and Sharon and her…

Moore, Mary; Peacefully with her family by her side, Mary went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2011, at the age of 91 years. Loving and devoted wife to Morven for 61 years. Lovingly remembered by her children Joyce (John) Dekorte and Joe (Debbie) Moore. Grandma to Ian and Andreá (Scott Grieve)…

Sikkema, Elijah; acknowledging the sovereign will of our Lord God we announce the stillbirth of our son Elijah on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 7:31am weighing 1lb 8oz. Elijah will be always loved and missed by his parents Kris & Karin Sikkema and by his brothers Brennen and Silos. Cherished also by his grandparents, aunts,…

McDonald, Jean G.; Passed away peacefully at the Village of Riverside Glen, Guelph on Monday, August  8, 2011. Jean (Hamilton) McDonald at the age of 80 years.  Beloved wife of the late Walter McDonald (2009). Loving mother of Bruce McDonald (Jane) of Marden, Sandra Good (Brad) of Elora, Barbara McDonald of Fergus, Ronald McDonald of…

Brown (Nee: Pounder), Ruth Hanna – July 16th, 1924 – August 22, 2011. Ruth Hanna Brown (Nee: Pounder) of Fergus passed away suddenly at the Wellington Terrace on August 22nd, 2011 with her loving family by her side, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Brown (Dec 4th,1989). Dear mother to Gary…