Obituaries

Sargent, John Ernest (Jack); Passed away peacefully at the Wellington Terrace early on Sunday, April 22, 2012 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Mary (Nee: Meiklejohn) for 69 years. Devoted father of Robert (Doreen) of Elora, Patricia of Stratford, PEI and Douglas of Palmerston and daughter-in-law Mary of Belwood. Loving grandfather of Trevor (Tammy)…

Davies, Evelyn; Passed away on April 19, 2012 at Caressant Care Arthur at the age of 93. Predeceased by her husband Ross (2007). Remembered by her son Vern (Bonnie). Evelyn will be missed by her four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Always remembered by her sister Christina Aitchison and her brothers Harvey (Marion), Russell, and…

Beauchamp, Dr. Eric Gerald; Eric’s loving family is sad to announce his passing on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Hospice Wellington. Devoted husband for 53 years of (Rev.) Emmy (Breithaupt) Beauchamp. Cherished Dad of Shelley (Ian Macdonald), Brent (Sheryl) and Marney Beauchamp. Wise and wonderful Grandad to Beth and Alex Macdonald, Hannah-Claire, Chris and Jake…

Ward, Bruce William; Of Fergus, at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in his 85th year. Dearest husband of Shirley Ward of Fergus. Dear father of Nancy Ward (Pete Colwill) of Fergus, Steve (Jeanette) Ward of Delacour, Alb. and daughter-in-law Brenda Ward of Calgary, Alb. Loving grandpa…

Skerrett, Mary Emery née Bigelow of Eden Mills, died suddenly Sunday, April 15th, 2012. Beloved wife of Brian, loving mother to P. Brian Skerrett of Guelph, and Kevin Skerrett and Simone Powell of Ottawa, especially loved Grandnan to Alexander Skerrett, and special aunt to Seadna Ledger née Bigelow (Dave Ledger). A feminist and an activist,…

Guthrie, Donald Henderson; Passed away on April 20, 2012 in his 80th year at home with his family by his side. Beloved husband and best friend of Flo (Pierce). He was the proud father of David (Brenda), Kenneth (Brenda), Sharon Barker (Larry Gardiner) and the late Ronnie.  Cherished Grandpa of Rachel (Dan), Veronica (Ryan), Melody,…

Snarr, William Harry (Bill); Born July 13, 1930.  Passed away peacefully  at the Hanover and District Hospital with his family at his side on April 27, 2012. Survived by his wife of 60 years Dorothy Jean (nee Trelford); children Wesley (Selma), Victor, Scott, Gail, Suzanne Pearson (Russell) and Kymberley (Art Shannon); 18 grandchildren and 4…

Vance, Alicia; Peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Arthur on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Ross Vance (1969). Dear mother of Ross of Alma, Marilyn (Glenn) Mckee of Arthur, Sharon (Ron) Schmidt of Mt. Forest, Edith Beer of Arthur, Linda Vance of Arthur, Bonnie (Don) Campbell…

Sanders, Laura; Peacefully at her home in Fergus on April 24, 2012 at the age of 60. Lovingly missed by her husband Paul.  Mother and friend to her children Julia and Thomas. Stepmother to Neil, Phillip and Jill. Grandmother of 8. Laura will be missed by her mother Edna as well as her sisters Helen…

Keen, Gordon A.; Passed away peacefully on April 12th, 2012 at Groves Memorial Hospital in his 84th year. He leaves behind his loving wife Mollie of 58 years. Gordon is survived and being mourned by brothers John (Mary) and Michael, sisters Blanche and Anne, sister-in-law Jean Burden and several nieces and nephews, all residing in…