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Obituaries

ABATE, Antonio

Of Arthur passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at his residence on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Angela Abate (nee Bono) for 59 years. Cherished father of Masina and Chet Decker, Sab and Brenda Abate all of Arthur and the late Sal Abate.…

ELLIOTT, Paul Harris

August 23, 1957 - March 1, 2024

Paul leaves behind daughter Ashley Elliott (James Jeffrey), Darren, Kyle, and Chloe Cherrey-Elliott and grandsons Beau and Cruz; his sister Gwen (Gerry) Kenney and predeceased are parents Harris (2011) and Pauline (Wheeler 2019) Elliott. Private cremation and Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

SIMPSON, William Thomas “Bill”

Passed peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Sharron Simpson for 52 years. Loving father of Michael Simpson (Vesna Jukic).  Predeceased by his father Albert Simpson, mother Dorothy Gilbert, sisters Joyce, Audrey, Dodi and brother Jimmy. Bill was employed by The Toronto Transit…

HAMILTON, Norma

Of Arthur passed away suddenly at the Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus on Sunday, March 31, 2024 in her 73rd year. Beloved daughter of the late Howard and Mildred Hamilton. Sister of Jean (John) Luyt of Sarnia, and Frances (Rick) Devlin of Kansas and the late Earle Hamilton. Sister-in-law of Kathy Hamilton of Arthur. Fondly remembered…

KERR, William (Keith)

Passed away on March 26, 2024 in his 92nd year. Keith was born in Montreal in 1932, eventually moving to Toronto in the early 1960’s. After a long and distinguished career in the machine tool industry, he retired to the Elora/Fergus area, where he resumed his love of the bag pipes by joining the Fergus…

LITTLE, Roy

A resident of Southgate Township, passed away after a brief illness at Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in his 82nd year. Beloved soulmate of Muriel for 55 years. Loving father of Glynnice Casullo (late Lou) of Toronto, and Adrian Little (Patti) of Southgate Township. Adored grandfather Kayla Sousa (Phil), Austin Little, Christina…

MORGAN, Isabel Sharp (née Thomson)

November 29, 1939 - March 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabel Morgan (Thomson), born in 1939 in Comrie, Fife, Scotland. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Bill Morgan. Forever remembered by her children: David (Bella), Kenneth, Lynne (Michael). Nana to: Andrew (Ali), Christopher (Joddie), Ashley (Jonathan), Jenessa (Kelly), Michael, and…

MONTGOMERY, Olive Margaret (Née Ferris)

December 24, 1925 - March 14, 2024

Olive Montgomery passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Wellington Terrace, Fergus, in her 99th year. Predeceased by her parents John and Myrtle Ferris. Beloved wife of Clayburn (2004). Cherished mother of Dale and his wife Brenda. Olive is survived by her brother-in-law Carl  Montgomery (Gail) and predeceased by her brother-in-aw Paul Montgomery…

RIPLEY, Robert C.

It is with heavy hearts, the family of Rob Ripley, age 48 of Medicine Hat, announce his passing on March 20, 2024 at Foothills Medical Center, Calgary, after a brief illness. Rob is survived by his wife Caroline, parents Brian and Darla Ripley, brother Craig Ripley, sister Patti (Ben) Myers, parents-in-law Len and Marg Wiley,…

RENTSCH, Hugo Walter

Passed on suddenly on March 18, 2024 in his 78th year. Loving husband of 50 years to Madeleine. Devoted father to Suzanne (Brad), Katherine (Wes), Christopher (Tanya) and Philip, and doting Uncle to his niece Denise (Peter) and their children Lucas, Patrick and Michelle. Fun loving Grandpapa to William, Declan, Leaf, Max, Finn, Simon, Reese,…