Obituaries

Turnbull, Georgina; Very suddenly on Friday, January 1st, 2010 surrounded by her family at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, Georgina Turnbull (nee MacMillan) of Burnt River formerly of Don Mills in her 69th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Eric. Loved mother of Molly Barbar and husband Frank of Newmarket, George and…

Van Beek, Anna; It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Anna van Beek at St. Peter’s Hospital in Hamilton after a two year battle fought with dignity, the cancer took her peacefully. Predeceased by her father Geert van Beek in 2005. She will be greatly missed by her mother Henny van…

Fleming, Violet Sophia; Went home to be with her heavenly family, peacefully at Walnut Grove in the Wellington Terrace, Fergus on January 10, 2010. Violet was in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Sandy (June 15, 1989). Most loving mother to Susan (Paul) Mason and the late Jim Fleming (Feb 16, 2004). Cherished…

Fitzpatrick, Gerald David; Peacefully on Saturday, January 9th, 2010 with his family at his side at Hamilton General Hospital.  Gerry Fitzpatrick, age 65 years of Fergus. Dearly loved husband of Bonnie (Robertson) for nearly 39 years (March).  Much loved father of Jeff (David) of Toronto and Brad (Meggin) of Fergus. Dear brother of Viola Eckersley,…

Elgie, William "Bill"; Sadly passed away on January 12th, at Caressant Care Nursing Home, in Fergus. Bill Elgie, formerly of Marsville, was 85. He joins his beloved and dearly missed wife, Marion (Wray) Elgie (1983). Dear father to Janet Elgie. Sadly and fondly remembered by his grandchildren Charlene (Brown) and her husband Rick Weber, Kincardine…

Cardinal, Philip Andrew Eugene; Passed away very peacefully at Caressant Care in Arthur, on January 9, 2010, with his wife of 61 years, Jean Mary (Wolfraim) at his side. Fondly remembered by his son Geoff and his wife Mary and his daughter Susan Cardinal and her husband Mark Simpson. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Andrew,…

Zettel, Marion (Nee McMillan); Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2010, at the Guelph General Hospital, in her 94th year. Marion was the beloved wife of the late George Zettel (2006), caring mother of John Zettel (Joan) of Fergus, adoring Grandma of Christopher (Kyla) of Cranbrook, B.C., Mathew (Leah) of Barrie and Timothy of…

Henderson, James Allan; It is with great sadness that Allan’s family announce his sudden passing on January 17th, 2010. Loved husband of Beverly (nee: Randall) of Belwood. Will be dearly missed by his children Greg (Melissa) of Holstein, Gerry (Laurie) of Arthur and Gail (Dwayne) Lucas of Fergus. Loving grandfather to Jamie, Shelby, Jack, Emily,…

Kay, Beverley David McClure; October 18, 1942 – January 14, 2010 Bev, my cherished husband and devoted Dad of Ailsa (Julia) and Laird (Raymond) passed away peacefully at home with his family surrounding him after his journey with ALS. We were all impressed with the strength of his spirit and his courage as he dealt…

Smellie, Helen Jean R.N.; The family of Helen Smellie sadly announces her passing at her home in Long Beach California on December 9, 2009 at the age of 76. Lovingly remembered by her brother Bill (Marjorie) Smellie and sister Muriel (Art) of Morrison. Helen will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, great nieces…