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Obituaries

DEJEAN, Lorne George

October 21, 1947 - September 28, 2021

On the morning of September 28, 2021 Lorne George Dejean, of Fergus, Ontario, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, after a lengthy illness. He was 73 years old. Lorne was born to Fred (Ted) and Norma Dejean on October 21, 1947. The eldest of three children, he and his family lived most…

CALHOUN, Andrea Lynn (née McKay)

Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 53. Cherished wife of Brian Calhoun for 20 years. Loving daughter of David and Marlene McKay and daughter-in-law of Gayle and the late Sonny Calhoun. Dear sister of Grant, Greg and Jeff McKay. Andrea will be sadly missed by her dear friends, John…

CURWOOD, Anne

January 14, 1940 - October 2, 2021

Anne Dickson Curwood, (nee Baird) 81, formerly of Salem, Ontario passed away peacefully at Royal Terrace Nursing Home, Palmerston on October 2nd, 2021. Beloved wife to Edward (2019) for 58 years. Loving mother to Cameron (Malwina Mencel) and Aileen (Greg Hodder). Affectionately called “Granny Annie” by her grandchildren, Ryan Hodder (Kimmy Leathem), Melissa Elst (Benjamin),…

RUNDLE, Eleanor “Bud”

Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in her 90th year. Loving mother of Debbie (late Neil) McDonald, Jeff Rundle, Brad Rundle, and Dwight (Elaine) Rundle. Survived by many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents RB and Elva Long, and sisters Phyllis Weber and Joy Love, granddaughter Boujena. Cremation…

NEWTON, Ira

Ira Sanford Newton of Harriston, passed away at Harriston Retirement Residence on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in his 87th year. Brother of Dorothy Emke and her husband Russell of Elmwood. Predeceased by his brothers Ralph Newton and wife Carol, Lloyd Newton and wife Beulah, sisters Betty Newton, and infant Velma Newton, and by his parents…

PURDY, Jay

December 25, 1944 - September 27, 2021

After a life full of love, laughter, music, and karate, it is with great sadness that the family and friends of Jay Purdy announce his passing on September 27, 2021. He passed away peacefully in Ottawa, Ontario, surrounded by his loved ones in his 77th year. Beloved partner of Brenda Motyl (Julia and Vanessa), cherished…

MARCH, Barry Lorne Mark

May 31, 1942 - September 25, 2021

It is with heartfelt sadness and despite his “tank” like persistence we announce that Barry Lorne Mark March’s fire is gone and like many of the steam trains he loved rolled to a stop at Groves Memorial Hospital on Saturday September 25, 2021 at the age of 79. This amazing man who was at the…

LANE, Barry William

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Barry, age 58, on Sunday October 3, 2021. We still hear his laughter. What a beautiful sound. Where ever he was. He was easily found. Barry loved life and embraced every moment. He thrived on helping everyone he could. There wasn’t many things he couldn’t…

MARTIN, Adina (Bauman)

February 5, 1928 - October 3, 2021

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at her home near Fergus, in her 94th year. Cherished mother of James and Martha Martin of Alma, Paul Martin of Atwood, Arlene and Lawrence Martin of Fergus, and Carol Martin of Alma. Survived by 13 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. Sister of Almeda Shantz of Atwood, and…

SCHROEDER, Adrienne Marguerite

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Adrienne Marguerite Schroeder, age 87, in the early morning of Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Adrienne fought a long and courageous battle until the Lord decided it was time to summon her home. As was her wish, she peacefully drew her last breath at home…