May 3, 1919 – February 23, 2023 Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Guelph on Thursday, February 23, 2023, with family by her side, in her 104th year. Predeceased by her husband Jim (1994). Loving mother of Linda (Gerry) O’Robko, Joanne (Dennis Foley); proud grandma of Jeffrey (Ely) O’Robko and great grandma…
HACKBART, Neil
It is with great sadness that the family of Neil Elmer Hackbart of Mount Forest announce his unexpected passing on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, at the age of 67 years. Loving husband of Janice (Purcell) Hackbart. Proud father of Adam Hackbart & Christin Ritz of Kitchener, and Andrew &…
THOMPSON, Donald
Peacefully with family by this side, at Headwaters Health Care Centre on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Aberdeen) of Orangeville. Loving father of Jason (Jennifer) Thompson and Nicole (Chris) Batt. Cherished Papa of Ryan, Owen, Noah Thompson and Adam Batt. Remembered fondly by his siblings Bonnie (late…
UPHAM, David “Dave”
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Chapman House, after a year long battle with cancer. He will be missed by his wife Liz; two furry friends and many others. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held in the summer at Mount Forest Cemetery. Those wishing to make a…
BOURASSA, Jean Jacques (Jock)
Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side at Riverside Glen, Guelph on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Jock Bourassa in his 92nd year, was the beloved husband of Irene (Jacobi) Bourassa and of the late Eileen (1974). He was the loving father of Jack Bourassa (Rema), and Alan Bourassa (Roseanne) and step-father of James…
GIBSON, Mary
Peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Art Gibson (2019). Loving mother of Ron and Heather, Paul and Sharon, Jack and Cindy, and Heather and Randy. Cherished and very loved grandma and great-grandma of Amanda and Ben, and…
MARTIN, Mary
Formerly of West Garafraxa Township passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late David Martin (2017) for 58 years. Cherished mother of Cathy and Robert Timmermans of Saskatchewan and the late Earl Martin (2009), and his wife Kathryn Martin…
LAMBIER, Betty
Of Palmerston passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospice, Guelph on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Bob Lambier (2007). Loving mother of Marcy and Jim Sitt of Palmerston as well to many foster children. Cherished grandmother of the late Emma in infancy, Rebecca, Hannah, Ellie Kayley, Keegan, and…
JAKELSKI, Ilse (Weber)
Ilse Jakelski (Weber), 90, of Fergus, Ontario passed peacefully into eternity on February 9th, 2023, surrounded by family at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus. Heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Beamish (Dr. McArthur, resident), Dr. Lund, Mike Libbey, Dietician, and the wonderful 3rd floor nurses for their skill and compassionate care for Ilse. Born in 1932 in Göttingen,…
MESTERN, Ted – Teddy – (Theodor)
November 4, 1938 - February 15, 2023
84 years old of Fergus passed away on February 15th, 2023 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus. Thank you to the staff and doctors at the hospital for their wonderful care and attention to his needs, especially during his final hours on this earth. Teddy is survived by his wife Pat and his children…