Obituaries

Darroch, John Douglas Passed away peacefully with his family at his side, at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the age of 74. John Darroch, beloved husband of Claire Darroch (nee Turnbull). Dear father of Michael (Myrva) and Stephen (Andrea). Cherished grandfather of Catherine, Matthew, Spencer, Chandler and Alexander.…

Rice, Leo Joseph — Peacefully, at the Guelph General Hospital, on Sunday, January 27, 2013. Leo Joseph Rice, in his 74th year, was the beloved husband and best friend, for 49 years, of Helen (Officer) Rice. He was the loving father of Sherri-Lyn and her husband Lonnie Kenwell of Singhampton, John and his wife Erika…

Shaw, Pauline Mildred (nee: Eccles); Peacefully on Monday, January 28th, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener, with her family by her side. Pauline Shaw of Fergus in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Bob for 52 years. Loving mother of Kelly & his wife Debbie of Rockwood, Larry & his girlfriend Mylisa of Thornbury…

White, Arthur Stanley; After a lengthy illness at Palmerston and District Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Art was born 77 years ago to Howard and Valda (Wales) White in Arthur. Art is survived by loving wife of 52 years, Doris (Scarrow) White. Art was a devoted father of Chrissie…

Erichsen, Evelyn Mary A. (nee: McLean); At Wellington Terrace peacefully on February 10. Dear wife of the late H.N. (Bill) Erichsen; beloved mother of Arlie (Anderson) and Jamie; cherished grandmother of Fred, Theo and Ben Wendt, and Will, Deirdre and Luke Erichsen; also great-grandmother of Rocky, and Leif Wendt. Dear sister of Doris McLean Coonfer,…

Martin, Gordon Charles; Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 6th, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Marj Martin of Arthur. Dear father of Carol (Dave) Howse of Arthur. Loving Papa of Alyssa and Nathan. Survived by brother Keith (Marilyn) Martin of Cambridge, sisters Bernice (Clayton) Ball of Mt. Forest…

Munro-White, Shirley Isobel (Nee: Smith); Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital in London Ontario on Thursday, February 7th, 2013. Predeceased by her first husband Angus Munro (1994) and son Terry (2005), and second husband Fred White (2002). Shirley was the youngest daughter of Laura (Smellie) and William Smith. Predeceased by her siblings Evelyn Wilson, Edward…

Smith, Doris Carrie; Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital after a brief illness. Doris Carrie Smith (nee: Martin), in her 91st year, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Historian and font of knowledge on all things Fergus. Predeceased by her husband William S. Smith (1998). Loving…

Hutchison, Steven Alexander; Suddenly at his residence in St. Catharines on Sunday February 10, 2013 in his 19th year. Cherished son of Stu and Myrna Hutchison of Arthur. Most loved brother of Kevin Hutchison, still at home. Sadly missed by many uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and teammates. Predeceased by his grandparents Lloyd and Hazel Hutchison…

Gammie, Candace “Candy”; After a short and courageous battle with cancer, on February 7th, 2013 at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus in her 60th year. Best friend and loving wife of 37 years to Robert Gammie. Loving Mom and best friend to her daughter Jodi (Kevin) and son Brian (Ashley). Very special Gramma to Christopher, Lucas,…