Obituaries

MacKenzie, Lawrence G.; Erin, Ontario. On January 4, 2012 at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, Niagara Falls, Lawrence (Larry) died in his 89th year from complications of a stroke he suffered on December 26th while receiving care at Chateau Gardens in Niagara-on-the-Lake. An air force veteran of WWII, Lawrence was last surviving brother to Bruce,…

Hamilton, Yvonne (McNichol); Peacefully on January 9, 2012 in her 96th year. Predeceased by Ward (2010), her beloved husband for over 70 years. The Best Mom to Mike, Paul and Andy Hamilton, Karen Smith, Debbie Carroll and Betty McEachern, and their partners. Cherished Grandma of Mark, Amy, Cara, Stephanie, Ellen, Laura, Todd, Jocey, Alison and…

Eisen, Hendrick “Hank”; It is with great sadness, we the family announce the sudden passing of Hank Eisen on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012. Beloved husband of Anne (nee Schuurs) for 48 years. Loving father of Elaine Swadzba (Dan) of Port Carling, David (Michelle) of Ingersoll, Ruby Eisen (Frank) of Toronto and Dorothy Eisen of Ingersoll.…

Simpson, Charlotte Jean; Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at age 87. Charlotte (nee Lindsay) was the beloved wife of the late Gordon Simpson. Dear mother of Mary Dianne and her husband Doug Hoegy of Kitchener, Kathy of Lindsay, and Doug of Marsville. Loved by her grandchildren Greg…

Huberts, Jantina Frances “Tina” (nee Tolsma) of Moorefield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2011 in her 79th year. After a two week battle with encephalitis, the Lord in His loving wisdom received Tina Huberts to eternal glory. We are thankful in the knowledge that our Mom and Oma is no longer suffering physical…

Klooster, William (Bill); In a room full of love, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus on Thursday, January 5, 2012, born January 19, 1924 in Holland. Beloved husband for 63 years of Alice Klooster of Arthur. Dear father of Klaas and Sheila of Elora, Berendina and Philip Donkersgoed of…

Gillevet, Joan M. (nee Cutmore) (Ball): Passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, on January 7th, 2012 in her 87th year. Joan Gillevet formerly of Shelburne and Milton. Lovingly remembered by her children Sharyn Banks (David), Susan Nixon (Jim), Wilfred Ball (Jacqueline) and Brenda McDonald (Shawn). Joan will be…

Oakman, Eileen; peacefully with her loving family at her side, at the Wellington Terrace in Elora, on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Cliff Oakman (2011), loving mother of Steve and his wife Sophie of Kitchener, and Laurie and her husband Bruce Heller also of…

Dunne, Robert James: It is with immense sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Robert James Dunne at home surrounded by his loving family. Robert James Dunne in his 71st year.  Loving husband and best friend of Linda for over 46 years. Devoted father to Sarah Nelson and Amanda Wells. Father-in-law and best…

Samis, Christina Marion (nee Newstead); It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Christina on Monday, January 9, 2012 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Elwood Samis (2005). Loving and caring mother of Paul and Mary Elizabeth Samis of R.R.#1 Elmira and Reginald and Liz Samis of…