It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don/Poppa on January 6, 2025, age 81, at Guelph General Hospital. Donny was the beloved husband of Kathleen for 30 years. The loving father to Kelly, Jim, and Tracy (Dean). Cherished Poppa to Kevin (Krista), Kate, Kya, Mason, Tavius, and Kris. He was the…
THOMPSON, James Ernest “Jim”
Passed away peacefully at his home, after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 with his loving family by his side at the age of 64. Loving son of Irene “Bubbles” Thompson. Dear brother of Sandra Smith, and Lorri Burns and her husband Matt. Cherished uncle of Ashley Smith, Matthew Burns and his wife…
McBRIDE, Peter Ronald John
Passed away, surrounded by family, on December 31, 2024, at Grand River Hospital, in Kitchener, ON at the age of 79. Beloved husband of 59 years to Helen. Cherished father of Steve (Laura Jean), Carol McBride, Richard McBride (Krista). Loving grandfather of Keith, Joseph, Abby, and Tessa McBride. Great-grandfather to Preston and Amelia Lefebvre. Dear…
TAYLOR, Mary Kathryn (nee Cooke)
It is with great sadness, but gratitude for how long we had her in our lives, that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Kathryn Taylor (nee Cooke) of Guelph Ontario peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday December 28, 2024, in her 94th year. Mary was the much loved wife of Bill Taylor (predeceased…
LAW, Nicholas William
January 26, 2006 - December 31, 2024
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Nicholas Law at the age of 18, due to a motor vehicle accident. Cherished son of Bill and Jennifer (NEE Gemin) Law. Nicholas was the best-ever brother to siblings Elizabeth and Matthew, friend of Ryan Koepke and Autumn Sabila and very special friend…
REID, Gretchen Sue (nee Berwaldt)
January 24, 1949 - December 27, 2024
Slipped away quietly in her sleep at home with her family gathered to her side on December 27, 2024 after a recent diagnosis of brain cancer. Fortunately, she suffered no pain or discomfort and she left her family as peacefully as she lived her entire life. Wife of Raymond Reid and mother of Darren (Rhona)…
LEHMANN, Kevin Paul
February 4, 1983 - December 13, 2024
Kevin Paul Lehmann passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at the age of 41 at Advent Health Hospital in Kissimmee, Florida, with his mom Pauline, her husband Jake, and longtime caregivers Janice and Don Reinhart by his side. Kevin spent his happy toddler years in the countryside of Shantz Station, Maryhill, ON. A robust…
GRIMES, Robert Franklin “Frank”
The family of Frank Grimes sadly announce his sudden passing, after a short illness, on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 in his 72nd year. Frank will be dearly missed by his spouse of over 40 years Dale Elaine Zimon and his sons Bob Grimes (Laurie Bradley) and Jordan Zimon (Kylie Smith). Beloved grandfather of Aliya Grimes.…
HARKNESS, Mary Isabel
December 16, 1942 - December 27, 2024
(1942 – 2024) Mary Isabel Harkness, a longtime resident of Waterloo, passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on December 27, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Palmerston, Ontario, on December 16, 1942, Mary grew up on her family farm, cultivating a lifelong love for animals and the countryside. A dedicated educator, Mary graduated…
WALTERS, Norman John
April 24, 1935 - December 27, 2024
Of Fergus, passed away on Friday morning, December 27th, 2024 at Groves Memorial Hospital in his 89th year. Norm was born on April 24th, 1935 in Ontario; the son of the late Horace John and Mary Ethel (nee Mason) Walters, and survived by his brother Doug. Norm married the late Lillian Louise Size on July…