It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabel Smith on Family Day, February 15, 2021 at the Guelph General Hospital. Isabel was in her 90th year. Isabel will finally join her beloved husband, Howard Smith, who passed in 2006. She was an amazing and loving mother to her four daughters and…
DOBBEN-ANDERSON Betty Jane (nee Bean)
passed away peacefully at her home in Conestoga Crest, Drayton, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, February 15, 2021 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Dale Bernard Anderson (2000) and the late Bert Dobben (2011). Dearly loved mother of David B. and Coletta Anderson of Colorado, Jane and Greg Tallis of North Carolina and…
THUELL, Edith Maude (Sandow)
of Palmerston passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Glenden “Tud” Thuell (2008). Cherished mother of Margaret and Don Bell of Palmerston, Murray and Katherine Thuell of Listowel, the late Sheila (2003) and her husband Eric Bender and the late Linda Ament (2014). Loving grandmother…
SPEERS, Verna Jean (Arthurs)
of Palmerston passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 in her 84th year. Daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Chilton) Arthurs of Drew. Beloved wife of the late John Speers (2008). Special friend of the late Rudy Biel (2020). Cherished mother of Jo-Anne/Warren Caughill of Palmerston, Kevin/Tiona Speers of Clifford and Janna/Don Dodds of…
TRASK, Gordon Murray
It is with a heavy heart we announce the loss of Gordon Murray Trask in his 62nd year after a battle with his illness. He will be greatly missed by his partner Wendy Johnston, his son and daughter Shawn (Poppy) and Jasmine, his parents Thelma and Morley, his sisters Brenda (Ron), Carolyn (Moises), and Mary…
POPP, John
Of Guelph, passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 33 years to June Popp (nee Checkley). Loved father of Robert Popp, Stephen Popp, Timothy Popp, Suzanna Popp, John Popp Jr., Regina Popp, Johanna Popp, Kayla Popp and the late Ben Popp. Dear stepfather…
BROADFOOT, Helen Aileen (nee: Doughty)
March 4, 1942 - February 10, 2021
Helen passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus on February 10, 2021, in her 79th year. Wife and loving partner of John Broadfoot for 58 years. Mother to daughters Denise (Paul) Kankainen, Kim (Chris) Chooi and Marney (Jim) Swanston. Grandmother to Tasha & Troy Chooi, Jessica & Justin…
SHAW, Gladys
Gladys Eileen Shaw of Harriston, and formerly of Holstein, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in her 85th year. Daughter of the late Andrew and Marjorie (Ezeard) Shaw, and sister of Bill, Clinton, Viola, Ken, Linda, and Lois. Remembered by her dear friend Sadie Blackburn. A graveside funeral service will be held in at…
BROWN, Gordon Alan
passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2021 at the age of 79. He was the elder brother to Bob, Margo, Karen (dec. 2020) and Janice. Cremation has taken place. As per Gord’s wishes, there will be no service. Arrangements are entrusted to The Graham Giddy Funeral Home, 37 Church Street East in Elora.…
DE LONG, Ronald “Ronnie” George
October 15, 1938 - February 4, 2021
After a silent battle with cancer, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald George De Long in his 83rd year. October 15, 1938 – February 4, 2021. Survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Mary Bearle (Beer). He will be forever missed by his daughter Roxanne (Roxy) Morrison. Always…