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Obituaries

DEBOER, Colleen Frances Virginia (nee. Lawler)

September 11, 1959 - December 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Colleen, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother on December 7, 2025 at the age of 66. Born in Guelph, Ontario, she was the daughter of Daniel and Aileen Lawler, both of whom predeceased her. Colleen will forever be remembered by her husband and best…

PRENDERGAST, Shirley Ann (née Bond)

October 21, 1928 - December 12, 2025

We are saddened to announce the death of our beloved mother Shirley on December 12, 2025 in Mount Forest (a former resident of Malton, ON for more than 70 years). Shirley was the loving wife of Wilfred (predeceased), and cherished mother of Colleen Johnson (Eugene), Bert (Judy), Susan, Nancy (Bryan Perdue) and Julieanne (Marni Barrow).…

DEWITT, Baukje (Barbara)  (née deGroot)

February 18, 1931 - December 13, 2025

Folgeren, The Netherlands, 18 February 1931 – Fergus ON, 13 December 2025 It is with sadness that we report the passing of mother Baukje deWitt of Fergus, Ontario, Canada. Mom was born in Folgeren, Smallingerland, Friesland, one of four children born to Jan deGroot, a gardener in civic service, and Dieuwke Alkema. She lost her…

ENNIS, Michael

July 3, 1957 - December 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Ennis, announce his sudden passing on December 8, 2025 at the age of 68. He is predeceased by his father Bob Ennis. Michael will be deeply missed by his mother Wilda Ennis, his brother Stephen Ennis (Heather), his sister Gail Ennis and his nephew Spencer…

WILLIAMSON, Wilma

Peacefully at Braemar Nursing Home in Wingham, Wilma (Watson) Williamson formerly of Mount Forest and Gorrie, passed away 10 days before her 99th birthday on Sunday December 7th, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Lyle Watson and Earl Williamson. Devoted mom of Don & Donna Watson, Jack & Lynne Watson of Listowel, Linda & Peter…

McGILLOWAY, William George Douglas “Doug” 

February 4, 1956 - December 7, 2025

Doug passed away suddenly on December 7th, 2025 in his 70th year. Gone to join his beloved wife Vicky (2006). Doug will be deeply missed by his partner and close friend Debbie. Loving father of Tracy (Mark) and Jennifer. Proud Papa of Hayden, Hudson, Cole, Marley and Kiersten. Survived by his brother Larry. Predeceased by…

GIBBINGS, Rick

With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Rick Gibbings at his home in Harriston, surrounded by his family, on Friday, December 12th, 2025 at the age of 72. Rick was Adele’s beloved husband and best friend for 43 years. Proud father of Kayla and Ryan Fisk of Harriston, and Josh…

TYCZKOWSKI, Ingeborg (Inge)

January 8, 1935 - December 7, 2025

Aged 90, left us early in the morning on December 7, as snowflakes softly fell. She spent her last days surrounded by family in the compassionate care of Groves Memorial Hospital’s palliative staff. Inge was born January 8, 1935, in Schweinfurt Germany to Anna (Reichenberger) and Richard Mock, sharing her childhood with siblings Elsbeth, Hans,…

MAINLAND, Robert

Formerly of West Luther passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care Mount Forest on Friday, December 12, 2025 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 19 years.  Stepfather of William Jackson of Mattawa, Robyn Jackson and David MacArthur of Arthur Tracey and Brent Wanless of Wellington North.  Brother of Alice Kerr of…

COOK, Paul Metler

September 11, 1940 - December 12, 2025

Passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus at the age of 85. Paul was born on September 11, 1940 in Kingston, ON to parents Nyal and Lena Cook. Paul leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Sandra Jean Cook (Nee Milmine) and will be fondly missed by…