Obituaries

Van Beek, Hendrijke (Hennie); Formerly of Fergus, Ontario. Peacefully in her 90th year on June 11, 2012 at Holland Christian Homes.  Predeceased by her husband Geert (2005), daughter Anna (2009) and great grandchild Justin (2010).  Lovingly remembered by her children Margaret (Theodore) Kloostra, Claudia (Dick) Kooger, Albert (Janice) Van Beek and Teeny (Bert) Matter.  Will…

McPherson, S. Mervin; Peacefully at Dufferin Oaks Home for Seniors, Shelburne on Friday, June 8th, 2012 in his 80th year; beloved husband of Anne Wolfe; loving father of Scott and Jill  and Perry and Sylvie; predeceased by his infant daughter (1965); cherished poppa of  Evelyn, Keith, Olivia, Grace, Mathew, Kaitlyn (2011) and Robert. Mervin will…

McFadden, James “Jim” Patrick; of Waterloo and formerly of Chesley, passed away suddenly at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday, June 3, 2012 in his 73rd year. Dear father of Dan and his wife Kim of Kincardine, Brenda and her husband Serge Melanson of Cocagne NB, and Kevin of Grand Bend. Cherished “Papa” of Madison,…

Norsworthy, C. Howard; Passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington in Guelph, on June 11th, 2012 in his 89th year. Howard will be forever missed by his children John (Patti) of Alberta, Dianne Godley (John) of Alma, Debby Russell (Dave Smith) of Simcoe, Jim (Donna) of Alberta, Donald (Theresa) of Orillia and Peter of Newfoundland. Fondly…

McCartney, William “Bill”; 1928-2012; Passed away peacefully at the Riverside Glen long term care facility in Guelph. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Susan of 57 years, his daughters Sue Wiken and Jacki (Dale) Mieczaniec as well as granddaughter Krista (Ben) and grandsons Zac and Mark. Also mourning their loss are great…

Stumpf, Wilfred Edgar; Born on December 30, 1924 in Waterloo. Passed away from cancer at his home in Salem, May 3, 2012. Beloved husband of Dolly for 64 years. Survived by daughter Vykkie and her late husband Gerry Sanders. Also survived by his sister Marie Arnold and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers…

Welsh, John Wayne; Suddenly at home in Orangeville on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, Wayne Welsh, in his 83rd year, beloved companion of Helen McPherson and predeceased by Marjorie (née Porterfield) and Mary Jean (née Campbell). Loving father of Jim and his wife Jean, Laurie and her companion George K. Scott.  Cherished grandfather of Ryan Welsh…

Barnsley, Hazel; (77) passed away peacefully on May 31, 2012. Hazel will always be remembered for her determination, strength and caring nature.  Loving mother to Amanda and mother-in-law to Chris, grandmother to Oliver and sister to Bill. A funeral service will be held on June 28th at 11am at Graham Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St.…

Bell, William James Henry (Harry); (RCAF veteran of WW2); Passed away peacefully at Saugeen Valley Nursing Center, Mt. Forest on Sunday, June 17, 2012 in his 91st year. Leaving his wife Olive of sixty-six years and son Richard William (Bill) and wife Susan of Arthur, grandsons Richard (Corinne) and John (Karie) and great granddaughters Brinlea,…

Simmons, Roy Neil; of Palmerston passed away peacefully at the Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 16, 2012 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Pat (Wassing) Simmons for 57 years. Dear father of Randy and Pat Simmons of Toronto, Ron and Debbie Simmons of Tiverton, Debbie and Ken Kraft of North Bruce, and Richard…