Obituaries

Ovens, Vera May  1934-2012; It is with great sadness we have to announce the passing of Vera Ovens (Gummerson) in her 78th year at Groves Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 2nd, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, sister Phyllis and brothers Ken and Tom. She leaves behind her…

Stewart, Aleck Josiah; Peacefully at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener on Sunday, July 1, 2012 in his 74th year. Aleck J. Stewart of Ospringe, was the beloved husband of Audrey for 34 years. Loving father of Rick Stewart and his wife Chris, of Strathmore, Alberta, Jason McNaught and his wife Krista of Guelph, and Troy McNaught…

Mackie; (Stephen) Derek; July 7, 1965-June 26, 2012; “Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced with skies on laughter-silvered wings; sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds – and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung high in the…

Houston, John Robert “Bob” 1935-2012; Of Fergus Ontario, Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 26th. Dear loving husband of Jean Gilbert for 53 years, and loving father of Brent and his wife Darlene, Douglas and wife Jan, Brian and his wife Deanne, John and wife Shelly. Dear grandfather (Poppa) of 10 grandchildren Stephanie, Amanda, Sean,…

Chadder, Vivian E. 1924-2012; Peacefully with her family by her side at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, on Monday, July 9th, 2012. Vivian Chadder (nee Westerman) at the age of 88 years of Fergus. Beloved wife of the late Reg Chadder (1997). Loving mother to Tim and his wife Peggy of Ottawa and…

Ward, Earl Francis; Peacefully, at Saugeen Valley Nursing Home, Mt. Forest on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the age of 87 years. Loving husband of Alma Corney, the late Elizabeth Cameron and the late Mildred Wilson. Loving father of David Ward (Henny) of Mt. Forest, Susan Fatt (Murray) of Gorrie and Eleda Ward (Mel McCaffery)…

Bristow, Robert James; Passed away peacefully at Riverside Glen in Guelph, on July 4th, 2012 in his 83rd year. Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife Norma C. Bristow (McDermott). Lovingly remembered by his daughter Barbara Fisher (Euan Brookes) and his son Robert N. Bristow (Sandy). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Jason Bristow and Martin…

Lindsay, James Alexander; On July 6th, 2012 at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus in his 89th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary Elizabeth (2005). Lovingly remembered by his children Rick (Sandy), Bruce (Betsy), Barb and Karen (Dave) Gaal. Gramps to Graeme (Julie), Colin, Cameron, Chantal and Alex. Great grandfather to Lila. Survived by sister Marg and…

Dobbie, William (Bill) McLeod; In his 78th year, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2012 at Groves Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Rosemary of 52 years, son Daren and Heather Dobbie, daughter Dianne and Fanosie Legesse. Loved ”Grumpa” of Taylar, Odessa, Luke and Solomon Dobbie…

Clayton, Norman John Scott; at Beaverton on Thursday, July 12, 2012. Norm Clayton, of Beaverton, was the beloved husband of Hazel (Harriss) Clayton. Loved father of Tom (Christy) and Irene (Kelly) of Beaverton. Loved popa of Aaliyah, Wesley, Harley, Jacob, Wynter and Zackary. Dear brother of David of Orillia, Marilynne (Ted) Tufts of Coboconk, Faye…