Peacefully with family by his side, David passed away at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on May 22, 2023 at the age of 88. Devoted and loving husband of Betty (Heaman) Siddall for over 67 years. Proud father of Doreen Feke (Ken), Darlene Siddall, Denise Siddall, Dana-Lynn Vella (Tony), and Dawn Michelle Siddall (Pat). Dear grandfather… Continue Reading
Archives for May 2023
*Updated – JOHNSTON: Shelly Alice Louise (née English) (Gregoire) of Exeter
Suddenly on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the age of 48, Shelly was called home to be reunited with her daughter Cora (1993). Survived and forever adored by her husband Justin Johnston of Exeter, sons Buddy (Kase) Webster of Manitoba and Mitchell Webster of Exeter, and her three grandchildren, Aiden, Mia, and Astrid. Who she… Continue Reading
CYR: Bernadette Edith Anne (Durand) of Bayfield formerly of Dashwood
Passed away peacefully at Clinton Public Hospital on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Lionel Cyr for 67 years. Cherished mother of Carol and Mike Janyu, Gerard and Jeanne Cyr, Dianne and Bruce McGinnes, and Peter and Lisa Cyr. Adored grandmother of Jennifer (Phil), Jill (Chirs); Brandon, Aaron; Michelle… Continue Reading
HATCHER: Herbert “George” of Clinton
Peacefully at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich on May 26, 2023 of Clinton at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Rita Hatcher (Drager) for 70 years. Cherished father of Gail Jenkinson (Rick), Gary Hatcher (Debbie), Brenda Dawson, and granddaughters whom he adopted as daughters Jennifer Flynn and Nicole Miller (Joe). Proud Grandpa of… Continue Reading
HAAS: Linda Marie of Lucan, formerly of Marystown, Newfoundland
Linda Marie Haas formerly of Marystown, Newfoundland, passed away suddenly at her home in Lucan, Ontario on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Leaving to mourn; her mother Elizabeth Haas, brothers Clayton (Mary), Colin (Mary Fel), nephew Jacob Haas (Ashleigh), niece Chantal Haas (Morgan), uncle Tom Deveraux of Terrenceville, NL, as well as a large circle of… Continue Reading
MCALLISTER: Evaline Jean (Mack) (Whiting) of Zurich, formerly of RR 1 Hensall and Exeter
Evaline passed away peacefully at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late John Stanley Whiting (1969) and the late John McAllister (2014). Loving mother of Mel and Nancy Whiting, Barb and Lorne Turnbull, Ruth Mercer-Ross and Paul Ross, the late William Mercer… Continue Reading
SCARBOROUGH: Robert David of Bracebridge formerly of Ailsa Craig
Bob, Bobby, Dad, “I respect a man who can heal a heart he didn’t break and raise a child he didn’t make.” My Dearest Bobby, Thank you for being the man, Dad & friend you didn’t have to be. You taught us all how to love and be loved. You taught us how to… Continue Reading
SMALE: Ross of Egmondville
Passed away peacefully at Seaforth Community Hospital on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the age of 99. Beloved husband of the late Louise (Case) Smale (2017). Cherished father of Liz Cardno and Bill Barber of Coboconk, Bob Smale of Aberfoyle, and Doug and Jane Smale of Egmondville. Adored grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren…. Continue Reading
LAND: Gary John “Gerb” of Exeter
Suddenly and unexpectedly, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of Exeter, at the age of 66. Cherished companion of Linda Wilkinson of Lucan. Fondly remembered by Linda’s children; Tammy and Jeremy Langendyk, Jenn Feltz (Wayne), and Rick Feltz. Loved “Gare Bear” of Alyssa, and Owen Langendyk, and the late Brody (2022), and Mckyla Feltz. Loved and… Continue Reading
MACFARLANE: Joseph Hugh “Joe” of London and formerly of Cape Breton
Peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on May 17, 2023 of London and formerly of Cape Breton at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Mary Thomas (nee Mitchell) for 40 years. Loving father of Scott MacFarlane (Janice), Natalie MacFarlane (Craig Laskey), and Jennifer MacFarlane (Wyatt Chinn), and stepfather of Barb Gillingham (Kevin),… Continue Reading
GROOTHUIS: Hendrika Christina (Spekreijse) of Kitchener, formerly of Seaforth
Passed away at Grand River Hospital – Freeport Campus, Kitchener on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Groothuis (2011). Cherished mother of Jack and Trudy of Stratford, Hank and Mary of New Brunswick, Garry and Judy of Kitchener, Joanne Holland and Ed Ries of Kitchener, Christine… Continue Reading
DENOMME: Harold of Fountain Hills, Arizona
Harold Denomme of Fountain Hills, AZ passed away on March 14,2023 at the age of 89. He was born on January 7,1934 to Napoleon and Marguerite Denomme in Detroit, Michigan. Graduated from St. Rita High School in Detroit, MI in 1952. He started his Engineering career at Briggs Manufacturing as an apprentice before getting a… Continue Reading
BOWMAN: Beatrice “Bea” (Bannister) of Exeter
Peacefully at Exeter Villa on May 14, 2023 of Exeter at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Bowman (2008), and the late Jim Erickson (2016). Cherished mother of David Bowman (late Chris Bowman), Diane Shea (Michael), Cheryl Martin (Bob), and Elaine Nassar (Tony). Proud Grandma of Andrew, and Matthew (Erin); Elizabeth… Continue Reading
NICHOLSON: Ron of Seaforth
Passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Irene (de Boer) Nicholson for 49 years. Cherished father of Erin Nicholson, Ryan Nicholson and Karen, and Craig and Kelly Nicholson. Adored grandfather of Dawson. Dear brother of Donna and Tony Johnstone, Tom and Kathy Nicholson,… Continue Reading
BROWN: J. Allan of St. Marys and formerly of Lucan
Peacefully, with his family by his side, Al passed away at the St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 74. Cherished husband of Wendy (Keller) Brown for over 51 years. Proud father of Tyler and Beth Brown of Ayr, Robin Brown and Andrew Watson of St. Marys, and Cody… Continue Reading