Obituaries

Wright, Blanche; It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of their mother Blanche Wright on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus. Blanche Wright of Elora in her 84th year, beloved wife of the late Stewart Wright (1992). Loving mother of Brian (Carol) of Okotoks Alberta, Dan (Sandra)…

Holman, Norman Johnson; WWII Veteran serving overseas, a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Br 275 and Saint John Ambulance First Aid Trainer.  Norman Holman died peacefully at Caressant Care Arthur at 91 years of age.  Predeceased by his wife Ida Jessie Craig (2007). Lovingly remembered by his children Sharon (Darvin) Green of Fergus, Donald…

Whittaker, Thomas Samuel (1919-2009); It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Whittaker announces his passing on Sunday, June 21 at the age of 90. Loving husband of the late Marie and the late Virginia, and stepfather to Sherry.  Dear son of Richard and Emma Whittaker, and much loved brother of the late…

Clarke, Donald Brent; passed away at Mount Forest Hospital on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in his 50th year. Beloved husband of Michelle (Magalas) Clarke. Loved son of Goldie Clarke of Mount Forest and the late Donald Clarke. Loved father of Rob Clarke and special friend Rachel and daughter Kelly Cranston. Dear brother of Brenda Diebold…

Hawke, Leonard Charles; Peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, on Sunday night, June 28, 2009. Born March 29, 1934 at Eady, Medonte Township, second youngest son of the late Edwin Hawke, and Margaret Jennett. Step son of Emma Thrasher. Dear brother of Lawrence, Garnet, Manley, and Gerald. Brother in-law of the late Doreen Hawke,…

Littlejohn, Robert; Peacefully at his home on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of the late Theresa. Loving father of William Littlejohn (Terrilynn), Eileen Mercer (Bill), Sue Keller (Mike) and Shirley Holmes (Scott). Proud grandfather of Hailey, Joanne, Jeff, Kari, Jessica and Alyssa. Great grandfather of Caleb, Isaiah and Nolan. …

Kiers, Henry Richard; of Innisfil. September 26, 1955 – November 14, 2009. Our beloved son, husband, father, brother and uncle has fallen victim to circumstances in his 55th year. May he rest in peace. Beloved husband of Lucy Wilson. Dear father of Adam and Julie Kiers of Mount Forest, Shannon Wilson of Toronto and Blaine…

Warren, Gary Edmund; Gary passed away suddenly as the result of an accident on Crystal Lake on July 3, 2009 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Virginia Anne (Parkinson) of 42 years. Loving father of Jeff (Jintana), Jennifer (Jason) and David (Elaina). Fondly remembered by his grandsons Kyle and Ryan Shellington. Survived by his…

Shoemaker, Frances Grace; It is with the deepest of sadness that we announce the passing of Frances (Grace) Shoemaker, on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the Guelph General Hospital, in her 90th year. Frances was predeceased by her husband John George (Jack) Shoemaker (October 4th, 1993), loving mother to Larry, Terry and the late Daniel…

Chapman, John Ian; After a brief illness on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Guelph General Hospital in his 63rd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Doris Chapman of Arthur. Dear father of Carol McIntosh and her husband Bruce of Arthur. Loving brother of Judith Chapman of Arthur. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Stephanie…