Obituaries

Reinders, Hendrik "Henry"; of Drayton passed away suddenly and peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Meintje (van der Werf) Reinders (1984). Dear father of Frances and Ken Gannett of Kincardine, Josie Tinholt of Waterloo, Jayne and Arnold Van Ankum of R.R. # 1…

Spring, Roy; Passed away peacefully, at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus, on Sunday, April 18, 2010.  Roy Spring, 68 years of age, was the beloved partner of Marsha Lacey. Roy was the loving father of Kelly Spring (Troy Holmes) and the late Tracey Spring. He was the dear grandfather of Christopher, Kalea, Nicole, Jaiden and…

Polley, Marilyn Elizabeth (Van Wyck) July 26, 1955 – April 17, 2010; It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing on Saturday, April 17, 2010 of Marilyn Polley. Beloved wife of Bruce Polley of Bowmanville. Dearest mother of Ryan of Chelmsford and Kristopher of Mount Albert. Loved grandmother of Ethan and…

Murray, James "Jim"; of Moorefield. It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of James Murray, peacefully at Palmerston and District Hospital surrounded by his family, on Friday, April 23, 2010 of Acute Leukemia in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Joanne (Gilmer) Murray for 54 years. Dear father of Stephen and Sherri-Lee…

Martin, Frances Mackenzie; Of Elora, passed away April 25, 2010 in her 102nd year. Predeceased by her husband, William (1969).  Survived and fondly remembered by her nieces in Scotland and her nieces and nephews in Canada. She remained fiercely independent.  During World War II, she worked for the British Government; the subject of her work…

Farrelly, Amy; Peacefully on April 20, 2010 at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Fergus, Amy Adele in her 99th year. Predeceased by her husband George in 1978. Dear mother to Lyle (Carol) and Cam Farrelly. Amy was “grandma” to Kim (Gary) of Canmore Alberta, Darin (Sharlene) of Fergus and, Dan, Arthur, Andrew (Angie) of Elora.…

McDougall, Lyle; Passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Monday, April 26, 2010 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Walda (nee Podasky). He will also be missed by his sister-in-law Jacqueline (Robert) Fraser and his nephews Brendan and Gregory. He started his teaching career…

Stevens, Hilco (Gienus); Of Drayton passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Margje (Askes) Stevens (1995). Dear father of Hank and Clara Stevens of Drayton, Henry and Marg Stevens of Palmerston, Fred and Cora Jane Stevens of Drayton and John…

Thomas, Alma; Alma’s family would like to invite you to join them for the interment of her cremated remains at the Belsyde Cemetery, on May 15th, 2010 at 11:30am. Following the interment there will be a reception at the Graham Giddy Funeral Home, Fergus. 519-843-3100

Schneider, Linda – Passed away on Monday, April 26, 2010 at Grand River Hospital. Linda Schneider, 49 years of age, beloved wife and soulmate of Greg and loving mother of Harley, both of Elora. Dear daughter of Phyllis and the late Willard Zettel of Cambridge and dear sister of Mike Zettel (Jana) of Fergus. She…