Obituaries

Gartley, Doris May (nee Little); Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Retirement Home in Fergus, on December 26th, 2011 in her 85th year. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years James Gartley. Fondly remembered by her children Judy Campbell, Tom (Sharon), Bob (Deb), Brian (Brenda) and Jill McKee (Bill). Sadly missed by her grandchildren…

Bolender, Laudvell “Laudie”; Peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus at the age of 95 years, of RR#1, Elora. Beloved husband of Audrey Bolender. Dear father of Yvonne Somers of Palmerston, Stuart and Pat Bolender of RR#1, Elora, Peggy McMillan of RR#2, Alma, Ralph Bolender of Gravenhurst, Gerald Bolender…

Hoing, Wilfried; passed away on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at The Grand River Hospital, Kitchener in his 77th year. He was predeceased by his wife Florence of over 50 years in 2009. Wilfried will be sadly missed by his son David (Sandra) Hoing of Alma, daughter-in-law Brenda of London and grandchildren Matthew, Joshua, Amanda and…

McPherson, Kaitlyn Lianne; In her father’s arms, Kaitlyn passed away tragically on December 27, 2011 at the age of 8 in Latchford, Ontario; precious and only daughter to Perry and Sylvie McPherson; loving sister to Mathew and Robert; never forgotten and dearly missed by grandparents Anne and Mervin McPherson of Grand Valley and Rejean and…

Helmuth, Hilda; At Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, Mrs. Hilda Mae (Bean) Helmuth of Listowel, in her 91st year. Wife of the late Walter Helmuth. Mother of Laurence and Renske Helmuth of Moorefield, Susan and Jerry Nashiem of Frobisher, SK., Anne Helmuth and Phil Cooke of Calgary, AB., Elwyn and Tess Helmuth…

Simpson, Robert  Burton “Burt”; Passed away peacefully at Milton District Hospital with his family by his side on January 8, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 52 years, Joy (nee McKee); his beloved children, Brenda (Joe) McLean, Ken (Lynda Noyle) and Ron. He was the…

Geddes, Margaret; After a lengthy illness on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at Caressant Care, Fergus. Beloved wife of Carlyle for 63 years. Will always be remembered by her children Jim, Bruce(Kim) and Mary(Rick). Predeceased by her brother Ed Garvin. Margaret will also be remembered by her many other family and friends. Friends were received at…

Manes, William Harold; Suddenly at home on Friday, December 30, 2011. Harold Manes of Rockwood in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Madeline (nee Oldham). Loving father of David (Debbie) Manes, Dan (Diane) Manes, Karyn (Dan) Moon, Kelli Manes (Dan Hall) and predeceased by Dennis (2008). Cherished grandfather of David Jr., Becky, Brandon, Greg, Matthew,…

Dobbie, Mayda Ileen (nee McFadzean): Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, on January 6th, 2012 in her 87th year. Beloved mother of Gwendolyn and her husband Laverne May of Fergus, Christopher Raven and his wife Lauretta of Barrie and Gregory (Sam) Raven of Southampton. Much loved grandmother of Neisha, Brendan, Mark, Kristy,…

Lane, Alberta Helen; Peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus on Sunday, January 8, 2012 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Earl Lane (2001). Dear mother of Brenda Cameron of Mississauga, Joy Hutchison and her husband Harvey of Arthur and Bill Lane and his wife Kerry of Damascus. Much cherished grandma of Brad,…