We are very sad to announce Rick’s death on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the age of 68. Dear brother of Larry and Ann Marie Prentice of Wingham, Brian Prentice of Listowel and Lynn and Kevin Bodz of Arthur. “Uncle Rich” to his many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Gone to meet up…
EISENBACH, Mildred Blanche (nee: Speers)
We sadly announce the passing of Mildred Eisenbach on August 3rd 2023, at the age of 68. After living bravely with cancer for several years, she peacefully left this life on a sunny, summer afternoon with family by her side. Mildred was the loving wife of John Eisenbach for nearly forty-six years. Beloved mother of…
SMITH, Joyce Louise (Porritt)
Passed away on Monday July 31, 2023, at Huron Shores Hospice Tiverton in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman (Ted) Smith 2017. Stepmother to Michael Smith (Lise) and Karen Smith. Grandma to Patrick Smith Emma and Catherine and great grandma to Alex and Sam. Dear sister of Norm Porritt (Linda) of Fergus…
WOOD, John Michael
March 29, 1946 - June 25, 2023
After a long illness we are sad to announce that John passed away peacefully surrounded by love at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus Ont,. Beloved husband of Val for 46 years and much loved and admired father of Rory, Alexandra and Ben (Vanessa). Proud grandfather of Bianca, Esther, Eloise, Ari, Jovie, Johnny and Hayes. He thoroughly…
RAWN, Bruce
Passed away at his home in Calgary after a short bout with cancer, on Monday July 31st in his 71st year. Predeceased by his loving wife Gail (2018). Born in Mount Forest to the late Russell Rawn and Betty (Rendall) Rawn. Also predeceased by Wally Ferguson. Cherished father of Chrystal Rawn (Mike) Gray, Shannon Lazorko…
ROGER, Fred
November 24, 1923 - July 18, 2023
Frederick Ewart Roger, formerly of Harriston, passed away at Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in his 100th year. Married to Margaret ‘Peggy’ Roger (nee Marnoch), Fred was father to Leslie of Toronto and stepfather to Kathleen (Paul) Farley, Martin (Edeltraud) Riordan, Terry Riordan, Shawn Riordan, and Dan Riordan. He was a…
ABERDEIN, Heather Jane (nee Ross)
February 26, 1939 - August 1, 2023
Peacefully at her home in Mount Forest on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, formerly of Flesherton and Toronto (Willowdale) in her 85th year. Beloved wife of 61 years to David. Loving mother of Ross (Jill) of Mississaugua and Scott of Rocklyn. Proud grandmother of Kevin, Madeline, James, Liam and Nathan. Predeceased by her parents Elmer and…
McCLOSKEY, Barry Lloyd
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 24, 2023 in his 71st year. Beloved husband for almost 30 years to Carmelle Noël-McCloskey. Loving father of Bryan McCloskey (Katherine) and grandfather to their children Edyth and Birdie of Carleton Place; step-father of Eric Guy (Andrée Bédard) and their son Maurice of Sudbury; and Kevin Guy…
BENNETT, Ernest William
Ernest William Bennett fondly known by many coffee buddies at Tim Horton’s Victoria Road in the wee hours of the morning. Ernie was a willing, helpful and loyal buddy. Our wonderful Ernie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. A beloved husband and best friend of Jennifer…
ROBINSON, Dr. Peter John
After a courageous battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer, Peter passed away at the Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus on Monday, July 24th 2023 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Maureen, loving father of Mark (Sarah), and dear brother of Margaret of Edinburgh, Scotland. Born in York, England, Peter spent his working life as…