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Obituaries

ELLISTON, William George

May 16, 1940 - May 1, 2023

After a brief illness, William “Beer Store Bill” Elliston passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Frances (Clay) for over 40 years. Lovingly remembered by his children Peggy (Mike) Agnew of Fergus, Shari (John) Thompson of La Salle, Jason Elliston of Kitchener and Vicki (Ron) MacClennan of Guelph. Devoted grandfather…

KRUEGER, Glen W. E.

Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Friday, May 5, 2023 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Donna Krueger for 44 years. Loving father of Robert and Wendy (Angelo), and grandfather of Taylor, Marisa, and Olivia. Glen will be missed by his brothers Ross, Keith (Liz), Roger, and Grant (Sue), his sister Linda, his…

LONGMAN, Jean

1952–2023. Passed away peacefully on March 30 with her family by her side. Loving wife to the late Steven Longman for 45 years in Elora. She will be missed by her children, Lucas (Neila) Longman & Jenanne Longman (Sean Connolly) & grandchildren; James, Clodagh, Abbey & Mairenn. Jean is survived by her mother Katherine Zabielski…

BLUE, Antony Charles

Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph, on May 3, 2023. Cremation has taken place. He was a great outdoorsman who loved cycling, sailing, and kayaking, especially in Georgian Bay. Will be sadly missed by his sister Susan and best friends Edward Marchewka and Denise Freeman. Donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation…

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…