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Obituaries

ECHLIN, Hilda Blanche (neé Dickhout)

Of RR#1 Holstein, passed away peacefully at Chapman House Hospice, Owen Sound on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of 58 years of the late Elmer Echlin (2016). Loving mother of Robert Echlin and wife Susan of Nepean, David Echlin and wife Margaret of RR#1 Holstein, and Michael Echlin and wife…

LESLIE, Marjorie Flora (Ostic)

March 11, 1934 - March 30, 2022

On March 30, 2022 her huge special Family peacefully lost its precious matriarch, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years Arthur (2011), she leaves behind the Families of Doug (Bridget), John (Rhonda), Russell (Janice), Brenda (Bryce) Richardson, the late David (Cheryl), Barry (Tammy), Elaine (Brad)  Landoni, Anne (Larry) Dobbie, and…

BAKER, Alan Joseph

Of Virgil, formerly of Mount Forest and Fergus, passed away peacefully at Greater Niagara General Hospital, Niagara Falls, on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Jean Isobel Baker (2009). Cherished father of Jennifer Epp and husband Richard, of Parry Sound. Treasured grandfather to Christian Epp and wife Kayla…

FABER, Joseph

Passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 after a lengthy fight with ill health.  He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 55 years, Lucille and his daughter, Christine.  He was a paraplegic as a result of injuries from an accident.  “Determination” should have been his middle name.  After his rehabilitation, his goal was…

VREUGDENHIL (HILL), John Franz

Of Rockwood, passed away peacefully at Wellington Terrace, Fergus on Thursday, March 31, 2022, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of 59 years to Barbara (nee Partridge). Loved father of Laurie Stewart (Jeff), Judy Johnson (Len) and Jackie Cleveland (Ken). Cherished grandfather of Leslie Stewart (Jake Daugherty), Ryan Cleveland (Alexandra Zieger), Michelle Dumas (Skylar) and…

LYONS, Marguerite (Marnie) Louise

Of Erin passed away Sunday, March 27th at Eden House Care Facility in her 93rd year. Mom leaves behind Louise Churchill (Terry) of Guelph, Lorrie Scott (George) of Erin, Leone Farrell (Grant) of Erin, Leeann Ford (Dave) of Hillsburgh, Lenita Sibbald (Scott) of Hillsburgh, Leo Lyons (Karen) of Fergus, and Leverne Lyons of Erin. Mom…

KNAPP, William Howard Daniel ‘Willy’

1952 – 2022 Willy Knapp of R.R.2, Palmerston passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in his 70th year. Husband of Nancy (Litt) Knapp. Loved by his stepdaughter Crystal & Stefan Leutenegger and their son Caden. Brother of Ken & Darlene Knapp of Listowel, and brother-in-law of Leora Knapp of Listowel, Larry Litt of Woodstock,…

BUTTON, Frances Donna Loretta nee Spies

October 10, 1945 - February 27, 2022

Donna Spies was born in 1945 on the family farm near Alma. She attended the one room school at Creekbank and Elora High School. Always marching to her own drummer, Donna left home in search of adventures that eventually led her to British Columbia. She relished the challenges of unconventional work, including being the first…

LOMAX, David Matthew

Dave Lomax of Durham, passed away on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 in his 51st year. Dear father of Alyssa Lomax, and Joshua Lomax.  Beloved son of Margery Lomax (nee Pilling) and the late Ian Lomax (January 2022). Dear brother of Stephen Lomax and uncle of Travis Lomax, and Samantha Lomax.  Cremation. As an expression of…

McARTHUR, Joan Doreen (nee Ridler)

Passed away peacefully at Dufferin Oaks Home For Seniors on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Doug McArthur (2007). Loving mother of Debbie (Wayne) Kruger, Kevin (Diane) and Shelley (Dan) Ferguson. Cherished grandmother of Rusty, Warren, Leon, Michelle, Laura, Emily, and Sean. Great grandmother of Zack, Zoey, Max, Jackson,…