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Obituaries

SHANTZ, Lyall

Was born in 1935 on the family homestead on the edge of Waterloo, the eldest of five children. In 1961 he married Ruth Jantzi, his faithful partner through nearly 62 years of happy life together. The Lord blessed their union with four children. In 1967 they bought a dairy farm at Drayton where Lyall farmed…

ROYCE, D. Scott

February 16, 1962 - April 30, 2023

With broken hearts we announce that Scott passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital after his 3rd battle with cancer with Cora, his best friend of 39 years and loving wife of 26 years by his side. Proud father of his son Gregory and his wife Victoria and his daughter Kelly. Loving son of Raymond…

DOLMER, Brian Gordon

April 24, 1945 - April 24, 2023

Brian Gordon Dolmer, 78, of Puslinch, passed away on April 24th, 2023 at Groves Community Hospital in Fergus. 39 years ago, Brian was joined to navigate life with his wife, Cheryl Bast, she was the love of his life and he the light of hers. Cheryl is left to mourn but has the precious memories…

NIELSEN, Bent Otto

Of Arthur passed away at the Wellington Terrace Nursing Home, Fergus on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of June for 56 years. Cherished father of Steve and Emily Nielsen of Hanover and Erica and Gregory Killins of Brampton. Loving grandfather of Steven Kennedy, Cameron Killins and Ashley Killins. Great…

VAN LEEMPUT, Aloysius “Al”

Passed away surrounded by his loving family, at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in his 101st year. Loving father of Angela and her husband Dan Seifried, Rosemary Kapp, Kathleen Goddard and her husband Steven Sayyea, and Joe and his wife Tracy van Leemput. Grandfather of Ryan Kapp, Mathew Kapp…

SCHWARZ, Kathryn (Kate)

Passed away peacefully at Chatham-Kent Hospice on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Loving mother of Marlissa and Carsten (Becky Linton) and proud “Nan” to Taylor and Jackson. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Christian, sister Alyson (Plowman), and brother Steve Toulson. Predeceased by her parents Margaret and William Toulson. Her love for…

STEVENSON, Eunice Mae (Turner)

March 31, 1936 - April 9, 2023

Of Damascus passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, April 9, 2023 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Emerson Stevenson for 56 years. Loving mother of Esther Stevenson of Durham, Karl Stevenson of Etobicoke, Brent Stevenson of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Bevin and Lisa Stevenson of Hanover,…

WILSON, Richard “Ric” Thomas William

It is with aching hearts we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Ric on April 9th, 2023. Ric of Hillsburgh, formerly of Belfountain, a proud owner of his businesses and an industrious entrepreneur. Ric’s passion for life took him to many places allowing him to pursue his many interests and he never stopped striving…

MacDONALD, Andy

Of Moorefield passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on Friday, April 28, 2023 in his 62nd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Lisa (Kennedy) for 40 years. Loving father of Jacob and Lisa MacDonald of Teeswater, Annie and Mat Oxby of Harriston and Sally MacDonald and her fiancé Mac Beuermann of Seaforth.…

BROWN, Shirley B.

June 26, 1935 - April 25, 2023

Heaven gained another angel today. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Shirley Berniece (née Smith) Brown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, surrounded by her children, son-in-law and family friend. She was a lifelong resident of the Mount Forest…