Obituaries

Aitken, Mac; Passed peacefully on Friday, November 5th, 2010 at Hamilton General Hospital at the age of 82. Lifelong Fergus resident, WWII Merchant Navy member, founder of Fergus Decorating, plus Author and local Historian. Beloved husband of 61 years to Gladys, (nee Mitchell). Loving father of Rod and his wife Susan, Vic and his wife…

Whittaker-Snider, Rosalie; Peacefully at Wellington Terrace, Fergus on Monday, November 8, 2010 in her 93rd year. Predeceased by husband Robert Whittaker (1989) and by husband Roy Snider (2007). Beloved mother of Margaret Ball (Colin) of Port Perry, Joan Henderson (Jim) of Stouffville, Diane Ronald (Bryon) of Fergus, Bob Whittaker (Dian) of Fergus and Keith Whittaker…

Neil, Betty;  of  Royal Terrace, Palmerston and formerly of Harriston – passed away at Palmerston and District Hospital on Monday, November 8, 2010 in her 84th year. Betty Lothian (Kettles) Neil was the wife of the late Clarence Neil and dear mother of Frank Neil and Shirleen Kelly of Guelph, Sue Moser and her husband…

French, Kenneth Elwood (Ken); Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus at the age of 85. He will be sadly missed by his children Nancy (Tom), Jim (Jane) and Janet (Gligo) as well as his grandchildren Jennifer, Tyson, Spencer (Erin) and Adam. He will also be missed by his sister Doris. Ken was…

Marshall, Hugh Hamilton (Hammy); Passed away at Groves Memorial Community Hospital on Friday, November 12, 2010 in his 74th year; loved father of Jeffrey and his wife Cindy,  Dan and his wife Shelley; dear grandfather of Luke, Tyler, Neal, Ryan & Daryl; great-grandfather of Andrew; remembered by his sister Mary Schmok; Hugh will be sadly…

Snider, Dianne; Dianne Elizabeth Snider formerly of Clifford passed away suddenly in Brampton on Thursday, November 11, 2010. She was born on July 20, 1955 to the late Beryl and Murray Snider of Clifford. Dear mother of Mistie Pelastik of Mississauga and step mother of Edward Schultz of Vancouver. Mourned by her siblings Robert Snider…

Herron, Joan (nee McKeown); It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of our precious mother, who went home to be with her saviour. Peacefully at home in Guelph in her 75th year with her family by her side on Monday, November 15th, 2010. Loving mother of the 5 B’s, Barbara (Tim Feil), Bruce…

Feil, Judy M.; Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Community Hospital on Monday, November 22nd, 2010 in her 64th year with her family by her side. Judy will be deeply missed by her husband Bruce. She will be  Lovingly remembered by her children Keith Feil, Trevor Feil, Ila (Shane) Stever and also by her parents…

Wilson, Gilbert; at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Arthur on Thursday, November 18th, 2010. Gilbert Wilson in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Sivill) Wilson. Loved father of Mabel Rodgers & husband Doug of Collingwood, Ann Crema & husband Larry Thomas of Sault St. Marie, Glenna Wilson & Jim Roth of Alma, Linda…

Frank, George; Born September 23, 1934, in Budapest, Hungary to Katolin and Gabor Frank. With his family at his side, George passed away November 15, 2010 in his 77th year. George will always be cherished by his wife of over 50 years Christine (Ridley) and his children John Pountney (Cathy), Peter (Wanda), Kathy (Bob Guy),…