Obituaries

Doig, Eva Bernice (nee: Jackson); Passed away peacefully, after suffering a stroke at Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home on Friday, January 2, 2009 in her 88th year.  Beloved wife of the late William Earl Doig (Bus) (1993).  Loving mother of William G. (Bill) and his wife Brenda of Fergus and Mary Ellen and her…

Blyth, Jessie Kathryn; peacefully in her sleep at her residence at Highland Manor, on January 7, 2009 in her 77th year. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Debbie Atkinson (Bruce) of Monck and Dara Hibbs (Tim) of Burlington. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Brenda Kordik (Tim), Rob, Kate and fiancé Tyler, and Gord. Survived by her…

Wilcox, Raymond  John; Born on October 10, 1917.  Died peacefully on January 8, 2009 at Caressant Care Arthur after a long battle with cancer.  Predeceased by his wife Gladys (1992). Survived by his daughter Jean and son-in-law John. Grandchildren Michael, Lynda, Wendy and Richard. As well as by his great grandchildren Hayley, Vanessa and Alexis.…

MacRae, Shirley Carruthers (nee Smith); Peacefully, at the Wellington Terrace in Elora, ON on January 20, 2009 in her 84th year. Predeceased by her parents William “Bill” and Marjorie Smith of Winnipeg, MB and her brother William “Jock” of Rome, Italy. Survived by her sister Pamela Pemberton (Col. Alan B.) of London, England, her sister-in-law…

Seguin (Fink/Dahms), Doreen; on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Harriston. Doreen was born 81 years ago on August 20, 1927, in Milverton. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Lucille (Attridge) Dahms. Sadly missed by her children Warren and wife Edie Fink of Mount Forest, Judi Fink (predeceased in…

Rutherford, Mary Iva (nee Baguley); on Monday, January 12, 2009, peacefully in her sleep at Wellington Terrace, Fergus. Mary was the loving wife of the late Wm John (Bill) Rutherford (1958). She was born on the 15th side road in Albion Township at the family farm on May 8,1915, the second daughter of Maggie Little…

Bessey, W. Elgin A.; of Guelph, passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Sunday, January 18, 2009, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Teeter) (1989). Dear brother of Ross (Jean) Bessey of R.R.#4, Belwood. Loved uncle of Kevin (Bev), Linda (Denis) Vinette and Julie Ann (Wayne) Coulson. Also…

Wenzel, Norma; at Leisureworld Caregiving Centre, Elmira on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, Mrs. Norma Helen (Telfer) Wenzel, formerly of Moorefield, in her 79th year.  Beloved wife of Kenneth Wenzel.  Mother of Calvin and Karen Wenzel of Palmerston, and Carol and Raymond Durrant of Guelph.  Grandmother of Calen and Karley Wenzel, and Josephine and Alexander Durrant.…

Nelson, Emery Ivan; Emery Ivan Nelson passed away on January 15, 2009 in his 95th year, at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Arthur. Born on June 8th, 1914 in Dalston, Ontario, Emery lived in Fergus for many years. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Brown) Nelson who passed away on November 9th,…

Hoing, Michael “Mike”; With family and friends by his side after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, January 16, 2009, Michael “Mike” Hoing of London, in his 45th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Brenda Hoing. Loving father of Amanda and Andrew. Loving Papa of Dawson and Devin. Cherished son of Wilfried and…