Obituaries

Gadke, Bessie Jean (nee Holtom): Passed away suddenly at the Stratford General Hospital as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Thursday September 2, 2010 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred J. Gadke. Loving mother of Joan and Jim Weiler of Cambridge, Lloyd and Elizabeth (Liz) Gadke of Palmerston, Marjorie…

Hern, Graeme; It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Graeme on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Kay. Loving father of Beverley (Alan) Cude, Doug (Janet) Hern, Barb (Carl) Hern Severin and Linda (Jamie) Holmes.  Proud grandfather of Lauren, Geoff, Chris, Cameron, Dylan,…

Norris, Richard Kevin; Passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2010 at Guelph General Hospital, with many family members by his bedside. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Bonnie and his daughter Kelly (Nathan) Brogna. Remembered by his grandchildren Gary, Breanon and Anthony, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ted and Heather Near, and nephew Jim (Heather)…

Watt, Jerry; At Palmerston Hospital on September 17th, 2010 at the age of 34, after a battle with Leukemia that started on Christmas Eve 2009. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his parents Annie and Perry Soenen of Ayton. Best friend and older brother to Kevin and his wife Nicole Ruby-Watt. Jerry will be cherished…

Dares, Doreen “Gloria” (nee Hart) (Ripley); Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Community Hospital on Monday, September 20th, 2010 in her 64th year. Predeceased by her husband Arthur Clarence “Bub” Dares in 1996. Lovingly remembered by her children Doug, Robert (Sheryl), Cari (Glenn) and Tammy (Steve). Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Matthew, Brent, Tyler, Spencer,…

Griffin, Ronald; Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Marg Griffin of Fergus. Dear father of Paul (Carrie) Griffin of Westmont, IL. and Mike (Lisa Young) Griffin of Calgary, Alberta. Loving grandpa of Todd, Kevin, David, and Josh. Sadly missed by many…

Mask, Robert Jerome James; Of Elora, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, Ontario in his 37th year. Remaining to forever cherish Robert’s memory are his loving wife Brandy (Swain) and children Gavan (5 yrs) and Ashley (10 mos). Survived by his parents Jerome and Ann Mask…

McTavish, Randy Steven; On Monday, September 20, 2010. After a brave and courageous battle with cancer, Randy flew away with the angels at the age of fifty at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mt. Forest surrounded by his loving family. He will be dearly missed by his wife Mary McTavish of Moorefield; mother Joan McTavish of Moorefield;…

McCaffrey, Albert H.; Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus on September 21st, 2010 in his 92nd year. Life companion of Nora Stone. Loving husband to the late Shirley Ann McCaffrey (1990). Father of Susan (Gary) Penn, Donald (Audrey), Robert (Ewa) and Steven (Patricia). Grandfather to Michael (D), Cynthia (Dale), Julie, Jeanine, Ricci (Leo),…

Wooddisse, Ronald R.; Marywood Simmentals of RR#1 Palmerston, passed away on September 21, 2010 at his home in his 60th year. Loving husband of Mary Ellen (McFarlane) Wooddisse for 37 years. Proud father of Rhonda Wooddisse and Dele Taylor of Toronto, Trish and Steve Kelly of Fergus, Josh Wooddisse and Tai Von Kongislow of Guelph.…