Obituaries

Michailow, Alex Leonid; on January 11, 2009 at Guelph General Hospital, after a difficult struggle, with family at his side, in his 88th year. Loving husband to Rosa. Loving father of Alex, Rose and Vera. Will be missed by grandsons Nicholas, Kristofor, Lucas and extended grandchildren Payton and Charity. Special thanks to childrens’ spouses Diane…

Black, Alan Anthony; R.R.#1, Moorefield passed away suddenly at his residence, on Wednesday, January 15, 2009 in his 59th year, doing what he loved best, “milking his cows”. Beloved husband and best friend of Wendy (Drumm) Black for 34 years. Loved father of Becky and her husband Michael Wennerwald of Ottawa, Jason Black and his…

McDonald, Walter “Short”; Passed away peacefully at the Wellington Terrace, Fergus on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband for 58 years of Jean (Hamilton) McDonald. Loving father of Bruce McDonald (Jane) of Marden, Sandra Good (Brad) of Guelph, Barbara McDonald of Fergus, Ronald McDonald of Brantford, Cathy Binkle (Greg)…

Radstake, Gerry (Gerrit A.); Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2009 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Lorraine Radstake of Arthur. Sadly missed by his children Kelly and Paul of Arthur, Dawn of Guelph, Fred and Sandy of Guelph, Lena of New Brunswick, Bill and Alison of Guelph, Kate and Tim of Palmerston,…

Pierce, Dorothy Alyda (nee Langwisch); Passed away at Guelph General Hospital Friday, January 23, 2009 in her 92nd year, with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Fred (1979) and special companion Logan Brickson (2000). Loving mother of Fred (Faye), Anne (Brian) Grinwis, Betty Lou (Wally) Wettlaufer, John (Linda), Bob (Marilyn) and Peter…

Douglas, Reta Marlene (Whitelaw); of Cambridge, raised in Alma, Ontario, passed away peacefully in her home with Ken by her side after battling courageously with several illnesses, including cancer. She went home to be with God on January 22, 2009 in her 65th year. Reta is survived by her faithful husband Ken of 44 years,…

Fletcher, Barb; Peacefully At Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus on Thursday, January 29, 2009 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Glenn Fletcher of R.R. #1 Moorefield. Dear mother of Lorne (Ingrid) of Vancouver, B.C., Kate (Wayne) Denney of Arthur, Brian of Golden, B.C., Rick of Masset, B.C., Rodney (Susie) of Cambridge Bay, N.W.T., and Gary…

Eccles, Kenneth Smith; of Guelph passed away peacefully with family members by his side at the Guelph General Hospital on Wednesday, January 14th in his 90th year. Survived by his beloved wife Mary (Switzer) of 63 years. Loving and devoted father of Morris (Carole) of Huntsville, Betty Lou of St. Catharines and Karen Zago (Dan)…

Martin Steffanie Joy; born Sunday, January 25, 2009 and lived for ten minutes before going Home to be with the Lord. Precious daughter of Richard and Wilma Martin of RR#1 Moorefield. Grand-daughter of Elmer and Mary Brubacher of Drayton and Glen and Aleda Martin of Alma.  Niece of Maynard and Marilyn Brubacher, Douglas and Charlene…

Denny, Eldon Roy; Peacefully at Palmerston and District Hospital, Palmerston on Sunday, February 1, 2009 in his 86th year. Dear father of Jack (Bobbi) Denny, Bob (Donna) Denny , Amy Brodie, all of Arthur and Marie (Dave) Wallace of Wingham. Loving grandpa of five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Survived by sisters Bernice Mahood and…