Patrick Joesph Kraemer passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, age 60. Survived by the love of his life, his wife Kathy Mortimer. A true partner in family, hiking, camping, adventure, house renovations, eradicating invasive species on their property in Creemore, canning, large family gatherings, celebration of all the holidays and great parties with friends.…
VAN ANKUM, George
of Drayton In His gracious providence and perfect timing, the Lord called home His servant, George Van Ankum on April 4th, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Alice Van Ankum (2021) for 58 years. Cherished father of Janet and Dan Scheele of Woodstock, Doreen and Maarten Kenter of Woodstock, Carol and Gord Vellenga of Paris,…
DUFFIELD, Joyce Marilyn
August 23, 1944 - April 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Joyce Marilyn Duffield, who left us on April 2, 2025, in her 81st year. Born on August 23, 1944, Joyce was a woman whose selflessness, optimism, kindness, and generosity touched countless lives. Predeceased by her best…
OAKES, Ken
Sadly, we announce the peaceful passing of Ken Oakes on April 5th 2025, at the age of 98 and ¾. Predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Comfort, and survived by his three nieces, Bev Comfort (Jim Craig), Sharon Fletcher, and Linda Myers (Bob). At the age of 15, Ken was hired by Oustic Telephone Company. He…
BABINEAU, Leone Marion Alice (nee Howey)
In her 89th year she passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus on Tuesday March 25th, 2025. She is the beloved wife of Larrimore Duval Babineau in their 65th year of marriage. Loving and devoted mother to Mark, Michael (Rose), Susan (Howie), and Cindy (Mike). Proud and devoted grandmother to…
VON WESTERHOLT, Elma
September 1, 1922 - April 1, 2025
Elisabeth Margarete ‘Elma’ (von Luettichau) von Westerholt passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care in Mount Forest on April 1, 2025 in her 103rd year. She was predeceased by her husband Karl von Westerholt, Germany and her siblings Ottilie Menzel and Job-Hanibal von Luettichau. She will be missed by her sons Hubertus (Juliane) and…
SPAHR, Viola Edith (Woods)
Of Palmerston passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at the Royal Terrace Nursing Home, Palmerston on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Spahr (2005). Loving mother of Betty (Sam), Brenda (Murray) and the late Jim Spahr (2025), Cherished grandmother of Kelly (Mark), Mike…
McCABE, Murray John
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Murray John McCabe on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 as a result of a stroke. He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Alyshia Ann, his mother Eileen, brother Jim and brother Dave. He was predeceased by his father Anson, grandparents Stuart and Mary McCabe, Alphonse…
KILLINGER, Charles J.
December 3, 1937 - April 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles J. Killinger in his 88th year. Much loved husband of Judy (Cameron) for 67 years. Dearest father of Marilyn & Terry Nelson, Sandra & James MacKinlay, and Bradley & Shelley Killinger. Proud grandfather of Emily & Andrew Harman, Jacqueline Fitzpatrick, Joshua MacKinlay, Amy MacKinlay, Brady Killinger…
ARMSTRONG, Tessie “Tess” Lillian
February 17, 1949 - April 2, 2025
Tess passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on the morning of Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home in Guelph at the age of 76. Tess was born on February 17, 1949 in North Cobalt, ON to her late parents Thomas and Tessie Coe. She was married for 47 years to her…