Long time resident of Erin passed peacefully at home on February 6th, 2022. Originally from Delft, Holland Tom along with his sisters, brother and parents immigrated to Canada at the age of 15 where they settled in Collingwood, Ontario. As a young man Tom sailed the great lakes on the S.S. L.A. McCorquodale where he…
RICHARDS, Pauline Ethel (Stinson)
Died at Fordwich Village Nursing Home on Friday, February 11, 2022, in her 96th year. We remember her life with gratitude as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbour, and friend. Pauline was born November 27, 1926, on the family farm in Minto Township, the second of Austin and Ethel (Downey) Stinson’s five children.…
SWARTZ, Nancy Lynda (nee Print)
Peacefully at her home in Erin Ontario on Friday, February 11, 2022 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Donald Swartz. Dear mother of Brent (Jen) and Stacey Swartz-Magill (Graydon). Cherished grandmother of Taylor, Wyatt, Owen, Ross and Audrey. Remembered by her sister Judy McMaster (Harry). Predeceased by her mother Norma Print. Nancy will…
STROEDER, Gerald Joseph
Of Harriston passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, February 11, 2022, in his 78th year. Born in Carrick Township, he was the eldest son of the late Simon and Loretta Stroeder. Loved spouse of Lois Comly. Remembered always by his children Michael (Cecilia) Stroeder of Oshawa, Sharon Stroeder of Cobble…
MAYNE, Joe
Died peacefully at the local retirement residence with his family at his side on February 11, 2022. The career commitment Joe never lost sight of was the end date for heavy farming work. He committed to stop farming when he reached a young age of 50. The commitment was based on a promise to his…
LADEROUTE, Rita Rose
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Saturday, February 12th, 2022 in her 66th year. Loving sister to Linda Fox, Heather DeForest, the late Barbra Jackson (Murray), and Michael Rickett (Lynn). Rita is predeceased by her parents Bert and Mary Rickett. Rita is the dear aunt to Melanie Rickett, Kelley Haugh, Jeff Male…
GOSS, Anne (Florence)
79 years, of Fergus, Ontario on February 11, 2022 surrounded by family and much love at Groves Memorial Hospital following a long and courageous battle with a number of health issues. Predeceased in 2017 by her beloved husband of 56 years, Gary. Dear mother to Tracy of Newmarket, Chris (Cathy) of Elora and Greg (Catharine)…
WESTERMAN, Margaret (Peggy) Isobel
Passed away peacefully on Monday February 7, 2022 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of Ken Westerman (2005), Sister to Ross Matthews (Isabel). Loving mother of Patricia Westerman (1996), Kimberley Platt (Barry), and John Westerman (Mary). Proud grandmother of Shelley (Ryan), Greg (Heather), Laura, Paige and Sydney. Great Grandmother to Kate, Grace, Wesley and…
DOWLING, Brian Crawford
In his 94th year at Hospice Wellington. Brian was a Veteran of the RAF and RCAF and a long time employee of the University of Guelph. In retirement he was very active in the community and church. Predeceased by his wife Mary (nee White), son Christopher and Granddaughter Kathryn. Survived by his sons Donald (Karen),…
MEACHEM, Gerald Clive
Passed away as he lived, quietly and peacefully, in the early morning hours on Friday, February 11, 2022, in his 79th year. Gerry leaves behind his loving wife, Sue (nee Goodyear), his daughters Samantha (Rick) Kirkwood and Natasha (Mark) Wilkie, 4 grandchildren (Maxwell, Alyson, Rebecca, Matthew), 4 great grandchildren (Nikxyn, Lily, Harlyn, and Ruby), and…