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Obituaries

TARASOW, Valentina “Val”

Passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Mount Forest on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the age of 77. Loving companion of Ronald White. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Anatole Tarasow (2005). Cherished mother of Laura and her husband Robert Knisley; and adored grandmother “Baba” of Adam and Devan. Survived by her daughter Catherine Tarasow,…

WOODS Malcolm R.C.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we regret to inform of Malcolm R.C. Woods’s untimely passing, however peacefully in his sleep on August 5th, 2024. Malcolm leaves behind his pride and joy in life, his two daughters Jaylynn and Zara. He is survived by his parents Ann and Malcolm Woods, two loving…

SMITH, Mildred (Millie) Eva (nee Lucas)

Of Fergus, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8th in her 92nd year. Survived by her children Gary (Marilyn), Trudy, Lawrie (Cindy). Stepmother to Rob (Shelly), Paul (Julie), Lori (late Greg). Millie was the loving Grandmother to Laura (Ken), Luke (Donna), Brandon (Leigh), Shay (Kel), Bianca, Scott (Sandra), Jenny, Ben (Mandy), Leah (Christian), Brad (Tasmin)…

TEMPLE, Gail Winona (nee Kimball)

August 21, 1939 - August 7, 2024

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Gail Winona Temple (nee Kimball) on August 7, 2024 at the age at 84. Mom was born August 21, 1939 in Fort William Ontario to Hazel and George Kimball. She married Arnold Temple and together they raised four wonderful children, April, Rhonda,…

BREMER, Stewart C.

Passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, in his 61st year. Spouse of 31 years to Darlene Bremer (Hanna). Father of Nathan (Mikaela) and Jordan. Grandfather to Nixon, Lila, Remy, Charlie and Lincoln. Survived by his mother Hotsche Bremer, siblings Harold (Brenda), Henny, and Grace (Allen), father-in-law Robert Hanna, sisters-in-law Denitta and Barb (Phil) and…

JESTIN, Robert Edwin

May 3, 1944 - August 11, 2024

Robert Edwin Jestin passed away on Sunday August 11th, 2024. Bob was born May 3rd 1944 to Lois and Harvey Jestin. He leaves behind his wife Kathy, daughters Christine, Sharon and Sandra, his son-in law Ed, his four grandchildren Toban, Chantal, Tyler and Caleb and many cousins and extended family members. He is predeceased by…

SHAW, Shirley Loraine (Bell)

Of Arthur passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Shaw (2003). Loving mother of the late Duane (2015) and Wendy Shaw of Arthur, Debbie and Hank Pietrowski of Arthur and the late Kathy (2013) and…

BAZINET HOSKING, Susan Melina

Passed away peacefully with her loving ‘team’ surrounding her on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Her family and an entire community of love rallied around her in her final days. She lived a life of adventure, living in many places around the world, with her heart living both in the Territories as well as her beloved…

BESSEY, Greta “Jean” (née Wolfe)

July 24, 1935 - August 12, 2024

It is with great sadness the family of Jean announces her passing at Wellington Terrace in Fergus on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was in her 90th year. She is now at rest with her beloved husband Ross (2019). She is survived by her children; Linda (Denis) Vinette, Kevin (Beverly) Bessey and Julie (Wayne) Coulson,…

SLATER, Mary (nee Douglas)

Passed away peacefully at the Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on August 8, 2024 in her 82nd year.   Beloved wife of David Slater of   Kenilworth for 47 years. Loving mother of Doug and Bernice Smith of Waterloo and Cathy and Steve Elliott of Fergus. Cherished grandmother of Gregory and Adam Smith; Michael…