Obituaries

Eveleigh, Louise Ethel – On January 9th, 2013 at her home at Highland Manor, Fergus at the age of 102 years. Predeceased by her husband Earl (1991). Will be missed by her children Shirley (Clifford) Balkwill,  and Barry (Norma) Eveleigh. Remembered by her grandchildren Patricia, Mark, Marilyn, Heather, Donna, Jacqualine and Samantha as well as…

Dunnill, Merle; Passed away peacefully on January 21st in her 81st year with her family by her side. Merle was predeceased by her loving husband Bert in 1992. She is survived by her loving children Ron (Brenda), Brenda, Kenneth, Sharon, Paul (Wilma) and her sister Ruby. Also grieving their loss are 9 grandchildren and 12…

Weiland, Ulrike Ursel (Riki); Only daughter of Oscar and Anna Weiland who emigrated to Canada from Germany in 1953 died peacefully early Saturday morning on January 19th, 2013 at the age of 69. Riki succumbed to cancer after four valient years of successive treatments.  She is survived by her beloved sons Chauncey Smith (Keleigh Ardell)…

St. Pierre-Bilson, Barbara – At Groves Memorial Hospital on Thursday, January 17, 2013, with her family by her side, in her 65th year. Barbara is survived by her spouse Paul, her children Kim St. Pierre and Gary St. Pierre-Billson, her grandchildren Tina Horst, Nikki Horst, and Roy McMullen-Billson, her great grandchildren Sonya and Kaya Horst-Wiecek…

Elliott, Ina (nee Davis): Passed away peacefully at Wellington Terrace on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Orville. Loved mother of Wiley (Bernice) and Bryan (Caroline). Dear sister of Mable. Ina is survived by her grandchildren Tom (Denise), Larry (Candy), Linda Buchanan (Sandy), Tricia, Derek (Kelly), Melody,…

Hughes, George Owen (WWII Veteran and 4th Degree Knight of Walkerton Council), of Harriston, at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Harriston, on Monday, January 14, 2013, in his 97th year.  George was born on January 17, 1916 in Waterloo, Ontario. Beloved husband of the late Adrienne Hughes (née O’Reilly).  Dear father of Paul and his wife…

Graaskamp, Gerrit (Gary); On January 14, 2013 Gerrit (Gary) Graaskamp was taken to be with his Lord. The family is comforted with the words of 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Gerrit Willem Graaskamp was born in Winterswijk, Netherlands on July 19,…

Mitchell, Douglas Charles (Charlie); Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital on Thursday, January 17, 2013 in his 96th year.  Loving husband of Doreen and devoted father of Caroline (Stan) and Nicholas. Charlie loved walking his dogs and spending time in his garden. He was well liked by all who knew him. Private cremation and…

Lawr; Steven Barry, passed away suddenly on January 19th, 2013 in his 64th year. Devoted husband of Katrina (Bidwell), loving father of Danielle Frey(Larry) and Nicole Gielfeldt (Greg). Beloved son of Shell and May Lawr. Precious and special grandpa of Alex, Marcus, Joel, Rhianna and Griffin. Surrogate grandpa and uncle to many others. Beloved brother…

Ellis, Larry of Elora, Ontario died Monday, January 7, 2013 after a short fight with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Born in Toronto, Ontario, June 1, 1941 to Frederick and Pearl Ellis, Larry was a brilliant teacher, craftsman and mechanic, who consistently gained his greatest personal satisfaction through the happiness of the people he helped. There…