Obituaries

Hoing, Wilfried; passed away on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at The Grand River Hospital, Kitchener in his 77th year. He was predeceased by his wife Florence of over 50 years in 2009. Wilfried will be sadly missed by his son David (Sandra) Hoing of Alma, daughter-in-law Brenda of London and grandchildren Matthew, Joshua, Amanda and…

McPherson, Kaitlyn Lianne; In her father’s arms, Kaitlyn passed away tragically on December 27, 2011 at the age of 8 in Latchford, Ontario; precious and only daughter to Perry and Sylvie McPherson; loving sister to Mathew and Robert; never forgotten and dearly missed by grandparents Anne and Mervin McPherson of Grand Valley and Rejean and…

Helmuth, Hilda; At Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, Mrs. Hilda Mae (Bean) Helmuth of Listowel, in her 91st year. Wife of the late Walter Helmuth. Mother of Laurence and Renske Helmuth of Moorefield, Susan and Jerry Nashiem of Frobisher, SK., Anne Helmuth and Phil Cooke of Calgary, AB., Elwyn and Tess Helmuth…

Simpson, Robert  Burton “Burt”; Passed away peacefully at Milton District Hospital with his family by his side on January 8, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 52 years, Joy (nee McKee); his beloved children, Brenda (Joe) McLean, Ken (Lynda Noyle) and Ron. He was the…

Geddes, Margaret; After a lengthy illness on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at Caressant Care, Fergus. Beloved wife of Carlyle for 63 years. Will always be remembered by her children Jim, Bruce(Kim) and Mary(Rick). Predeceased by her brother Ed Garvin. Margaret will also be remembered by her many other family and friends. Friends were received at…

Manes, William Harold; Suddenly at home on Friday, December 30, 2011. Harold Manes of Rockwood in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Madeline (nee Oldham). Loving father of David (Debbie) Manes, Dan (Diane) Manes, Karyn (Dan) Moon, Kelli Manes (Dan Hall) and predeceased by Dennis (2008). Cherished grandfather of David Jr., Becky, Brandon, Greg, Matthew,…

Dobbie, Mayda Ileen (nee McFadzean): Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, on January 6th, 2012 in her 87th year. Beloved mother of Gwendolyn and her husband Laverne May of Fergus, Christopher Raven and his wife Lauretta of Barrie and Gregory (Sam) Raven of Southampton. Much loved grandmother of Neisha, Brendan, Mark, Kristy,…

Lane, Alberta Helen; Peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus on Sunday, January 8, 2012 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Earl Lane (2001). Dear mother of Brenda Cameron of Mississauga, Joy Hutchison and her husband Harvey of Arthur and Bill Lane and his wife Kerry of Damascus. Much cherished grandma of Brad,…

MacKenzie, Lawrence G.; Erin, Ontario. On January 4, 2012 at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, Niagara Falls, Lawrence (Larry) died in his 89th year from complications of a stroke he suffered on December 26th while receiving care at Chateau Gardens in Niagara-on-the-Lake. An air force veteran of WWII, Lawrence was last surviving brother to Bruce,…

Hamilton, Yvonne (McNichol); Peacefully on January 9, 2012 in her 96th year. Predeceased by Ward (2010), her beloved husband for over 70 years. The Best Mom to Mike, Paul and Andy Hamilton, Karen Smith, Debbie Carroll and Betty McEachern, and their partners. Cherished Grandma of Mark, Amy, Cara, Stephanie, Ellen, Laura, Todd, Jocey, Alison and…