Obituaries

Stevens, Ivor; Peacefully on November 18th, 2011 in Fergus at the age of 81. Loved by wife Teresa Kuipers-Stevens. Lovingly remembered by his children Roland and Laura. Remembered by his grandchildren James, Elena and Elizabeth. Ivor will be dearly missed by his sister-in-law Eileen and his nieces and nephews and other family. A memorial service…

Sweeney, Jeanetta “Nettie”; Passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at the Wellington Terrace, in her 87th year. She will be sadly missed by her children Barbara (Jim) Kelly, Sharon (Tom) Little, Douglas Sweeney, David (Cathy) Sweeney, Joyce Sweeney and Bette (Jim) Dennis. Nettie will also be missed by her 9 grandchildren and…

Smith, Margaret “Marg”; Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at Groves Memorial Hospital on November 16th, 2011. Marg was predeceased by her husband Howard of 55 years (February 2010). She will be lovingly remembered by her children Bill (Heather), Linda Cheyne (Don), Donna Kellendonk (Jamie) and Howard. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren…

Widmeyer, Ann Elizabeth; Ann Widmeyer of Elora passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 18, 2011 after a short but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.  Ann was born on December 20, 1932 in Toronto to Olive & George Burnett.  Ann worked as a bookkeeper at Associated Mixed Feeds and at Howes &…

Lamb, Helen G.; Peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus on November 15th, 2011 in her 86th year. Predeceased by her husband John “Ted”(1997) and son Charles “Chuck” (1994). Lovingly remembered by son Wayne and daughter Diane. Helen will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Mike (Michelle), Tim (Dyanne), Jason (Deanna), Tammi (Roger), Mark (Lindsay), Jesse,…

Smith, Sterling Glenwood; Peacefully at his home in Arthur on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Jean Smith of Arthur. Dear father of Glen (Caroline) Smith of Carlisle, step-father of Don (Dorothy) McNabb, Douglas (Leona) McNabb, both of Kenilworth, Louise (Bob) Moore of Arthur and Kathleen (Kevin) Smith of Ariss.…

O’Donnell, David; November 21, 2011 in his 61st year. Dave passed away with dignity and grace after living with cancer for 3 years. Cherished father of Heather and Jessie O’Donnell. Life long friend of Penny O’Donnell, brother of Marty O’Donnell. A celebration of life will be held at Mitchell Hall, St. George Church, 99 Woolwich…

Dunlop, Elgin Eugene; Peacefully with his family at his side, at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, on November 23rd, 2011 in his 74th year. Tremendously missed by his wife of 51 years Coline (nee MacDonald). Lovingly remembered by his children Sandra (Fred) Newell, Laurie (Joe) Pukarowski, Kevin (Sandra) Dunlop, Rodger Dunlop, Brent (Denise) Dunlop and…

Donkers, Joanna; Our beloved Mother passed away at the age of 97 at the Wellington Terrace in Fergus on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011. Predeceased in 2004 by her husband Hubert of 57 years. Lovingly remembered by her children and their spouses: Connie and Herman Webers of Elora, Anton and Anne Donkers of Langley, BC, Henrietta…

Cormack, George Raymond; Dr. George Raymond Cormack, known affectionately by many as simply “Doc”, beloved spouse of Marilyn, brother of Joan, father of daughter Kim and son-in-law Norm, grandfather of Matthew, passed away peacefully in his home in the early hours of Tuesday, November 22, 2011. He was predeceased by his sister Ruth and brother…