Passed away peacefully with her cherished daughter Susan by her side on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the age of 91 years young. Beloved wife of the late Donald Earl Stuart (2002). Mother of Gregory Stuart, Nancy Smart, and Susan Stuart. Grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 2. Lorna will be remembered as a kind,… Continue Reading
Archives for June 2024
VAN DOORNIK: John of Seaforth
At Seaforth Community Hospital on Monday, June 17, 2024, John W. Van Doornik of Seaforth in his 98th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Catherine Van Doornik (May 1, 2008). John was born in Eindhoven, the Netherlands on November 13, 1926, and married Catherine van der Kallen October 18, 1955. They immigrated to Canada in… Continue Reading
MAGUIRE: Frederick Leroy of Ailsa Craig
1932-2024 Frederick Leroy, peacefully in his 92nd year, husband to Jean (Cadman). Father to Wayne (Sherry), Kevin (Kim 2019), Charles (Anita), and Heather Wells (Ralph). Dear grandfather of Tammy and Stacey, Shane (Ang), Ryan (Sarah), Connor (Hannah), Mark (2015), Angela, Dan (Candace), Erin Woelfle (Mark), Emily Wells (Matt Tweddle) and great-grandfather of ten. Predeceased by… Continue Reading
COOK: Leonard “Cookie” Joseph of Seaforth
Passed away peacefully at Seaforth Community Hospital on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Bonnie (Buckley) Cook for 36 years. Cherished father of Pete (Gwen) Buckley and Chris (Rachel) Morgan. Adored grandpa of many grandchildren and extremely proud great-grandpa of Amari. Dear big brother of Don (the… Continue Reading
LEHMAN: Joan (Douglas) of Exeter
Passed away peacefully at the Exeter Villa on Friday, June 14, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William (2006). Cherished mother of Susan and the late Larry (2008) of Exeter, and Linda and Roland of Aurora. Proud grandmother of Laura, and Mathias of Exeter; Jenny, and Dave of Scarborough and great-grandmother of Meghan, and William. Dear… Continue Reading
CUNNINGHAM: Rose (Anson) of RR 1 Centralia
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Cunningham (2016). Proud mom of Ed and Karen Cunningham of Ingersoll, Maryhelen and Bryan Cowing of Ridgetown, Cathy and John Lapadat of Guelph, Joyce Maver of St…. Continue Reading
HEWITT: Larry of Lucan
Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the age of 72. Cherished husband and best friend of Kitty (MacArthur) Hewitt for over 52 years. Proud dad of Chris Hewitt (Laura) of Guelph, and Nicole Chambers (Aaron) of Lucan. Adored grandpa of Luke, Jacquie, Katie, and… Continue Reading
GRAY: James “Jim” Alexander of Ilderton, formerly of London
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the age of 82. Loving and beloved husband of Jean (Duncan) Gray for 58 years. Cherished dad of Stephen Gray. Dear brother of Jane O’Connor and brother-in-law of Marilyn Alger, Kathy and Robert Morlock and Heather Duncan. Fondly… Continue Reading
HOGGARTH: Joan (Fowler) of Londesborough
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Seaforth Community Hospital on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Hoggarth (2000). Proud mom of Vic and Mary of Tiverton, Buck of Londesborough, Robert of Londesborough, Don and Wilma of Mitchell, Howard and Sue of Bayfield, and Jerry… Continue Reading
LAITHWAITE: John Arn of London, formerly of Goderich
Passed away surrounded by his wife and daughter at LHSC – University Hospital on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in his 86th year. Cherished and loving husband of Peary (McLean) Laithwaite for over 60 years. Proud dad of Steve and Niki Laithwaite, Tammy Rinneard, and Robbie and April Laithwaite. Adored Guppy of Trent (Kia), Madison (John),… Continue Reading
ENGEL: Rudolf Martinus Evert Engel Jr. “Rudi” of Lucan
It is with great sadness that the Engel Family announces the passing of Rudolf Martinus Evert Engel Jr., age 72, of Lucan, Ontario. First and foremost, Rudi was the husband of Mary Margaret (Maggie) Engel, his loving partner in a life well lived. Rudi was accomplished in his career as a senior telecom executive with… Continue Reading
HASTINGS: Myrtle Louise (Smith) of Ilderton
Passed away peacefully at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the age of 84. Beloved wife and best friend of the late James “Jim” Hastings for 66 years. Cherished mother of Heather and Scott Furtney of Port Dover, Rick Hastings of Ilderton, and Becky Hastings and Bruce McCutcheon of Owen Sound. Adored… Continue Reading
WOODWARD: David James of Zurich, formerly of Exeter, and Niagara Region
David James Woodward went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in his 93rd year on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was a deeply devoted husband, father, and grandfather – survived by Jean (Warner), his loving wife of almost 68 years, and their children, Carol (Bradley), David (Catherine), and Frank (Charmaine), as… Continue Reading
RIDDELL: Norman Gerrard of Dashwood formerly of Granton
Passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 5 2024 at the age of 44. Loving son of Maria Richards and Ron Riddell and step-son of Jeanette Riddell. Dear brother of April Rounds, Rebecca Klingenberg, Emily Riddell, Martin Reed, Parker Reed, and Claudia Reed and brother-in-law of Zack Rounds, John Klingenberg, and Jack Laycock…. Continue Reading
MCDONALD: Beverly of Seaforth
Passed away peacefully surrounded by love at Seaforth Long Term Care on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at the age of 93. Aunt Bev was the cherished and much loved aunt of 9 nieces and nephews, 18 great niece and nephews and 21 great-great nieces and nephews. Bev has now joined her siblings, parents and other… Continue Reading