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Obituaries

TERPSTRA, Wiebe

February 25, 1927 - September 24, 2024

It is with sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, Pake and great-grandfather Wiebe Terpstra on Monday, September 24th, 2024 in his 98th year. Son of the late Pieter Terpstra and Anna (de Jong). Dear husband for 65 years of Margaret Kruis (predeceased). Father of Peter (Mary), John (Susan), Wendy Greenfield (Jerry), Edward…

BELLAMY, Bob

October 25, 1931 - September 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad, Bob Bellamy, who left us peacefully on September 24, 2024, at Hospice Wellington in Guelph. Bob is now reunited after 25 years apart, with his beloved wife, Anna. Born on October 25, 1931 in Fergus, the tenth child of 12, born to…

MARSH, George S.

George died suddenly at home with his beloved wife Judy close by on Saturday, September 14 at the age of 86. George will be lovingly remembered by his sons Andrew (Irene), Matthew (Renee), Chris, grandson Cyle, great grandson Axell aged 6 yrs. He leaves Judy’s brother, Jeremy Neave of Surrey, England, Tom (Lois) Marsh and…

KNOWLES, Dr. Carolyn Judith “Judy”

September 29, 1944 - September 4, 2024

The family invites you to join in remembering the life of Dr. Judy Knowles. Visitation is scheduled to take place at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David Street South, Fergus on Thursday, October 10th from 11am until 1pm, with a memorial service to take place in the Chapel at 1pm. Following the…

MORDEN, Winnie Keppel

Passed away peacefully at The Guelph General Hospital on Wednesday, September 25th at the age of 100. Winnie leaves behind her daughter Jane Foutain (Don) and her son William James Morden (Joan) and was predeceased by her daughter Mary Louise Dolmer in 2018 and by her husband Thomas Morden in 1987. She also leaves behind…

BRICE, John Edward

Peacefully left us for his next adventure on September 11, 2024 after a brief illness and his usual good fight. He was surrounded by his loving family. We are deeply grateful to the entire team at Wellington Terrace who nursed him back to health and treated him like a king. Thanks also to the staff…

DONKERSGOED, Harry

of Drayton passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the age of 61. Beloved husband and best friend of Pam (Emmerson) for 40 years. Cherished father of Tosha and Jamie Petznick of Drayton and Lauren and Travis Ruth of Owen Sound. Proud grandpa of Gus, Evelyn and Russell. Dear brother of Jerry Donkersgoed…

NEWMAN, Frances

Frances Ruth (Nickel) Newman passed away peacefully at her home in Clifford, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in her 85th year. Wife of the late Gerald Newman. Mother of Douglas & Jane Newman of Elora, Rosemary Newman & Blair Wightman of Clifford, Garfield & Laura Gini-Newman of Caledon East, Gail &…

JONKER, John Luke

August 20, 1965 - September 20, 2024

Matthew 11: 28, 29, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” John Luke (JL) passed away on the evening of September…

VERKINDT, Lillian, Jean

November 17, 1928 - September 22, 2024

Lillian slipped away peacefully on September 22, 2024 in her 96th year at home. Lillian cherished her family and will be missed by all who knew her. Lil always had a witty remark and a good presence of mind until the end of her journey. Lillian is remembered by her children Glenn (Rose), Gail (Doug),…