Obituaries

Francis, Beverley Joan (Cormack); Beverley Joan Francis, a vibrant woman who loved life and her family, passed away peacefully at Headwaters Health Centre on August 17, 2009 in her 76th year. Beverley was predeceased by her husband John Malloch Francis (1998). Lovingly remembered by her children Stephen and his wife Bridgette of Fergus, Andrea Lawson…

Nash-Cook, Angela; of Fergus, Ont., passed away suddenly on August 16th, 2009 at the age of 66 years. Wife of Robert M. Cook.  Mother of Simon (wife Wendy), Kerstin (Shastin), Leighton (friend Noorie) and James (partner Rachel).  Grandmother to Oliver, Charlotte, Sarah and Abby. Sister to Mike and family of England and Richard and family…

Drew-Brook, Lorraine (nee Jackson); died peacefully on  August 19th, 2009 at the Groves Hospital in Fergus, in her  75th year from complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was the beloved wife of Hugh Drew-Brook of Salem, Ontario, daughter of the late Jim and Laura Jackson of Cambridge, Ontario and was pre deceased by her brother Jim. …

Jewitt, Alene (nee Shantz). Alene passed away at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Monday, August 17, 2009, at the age of 89 suddenly, quickly and very peacefully surrounded by her immediate family.  Alene was born December 17, 1919 in Waterloo, the only child of the late John and Carrie (Erb) Shantz. She had been…

Cooper, Jack Fredrick; Passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2009 with his wife Carmel and children Cory and Nichole by his side.  Predeceased by parents James (Fred) in 1992, Lorna in 2003 and infant sister Joanne. Fondly remembered by brother Wayne and his wife Cynthia and their children Tyler, Adam and Jessie, brothers…

Boyle, Mary Elizabeth (Jean); Passed away at Wellington Terrace on August 30th, 2009. Mary Elizabeth (Jean) Boyle, in her 85th year. Formerly of Guelph and Alma. Dear daughter of the late Walter Boyle (1957) and Eva Smith (1976). Sister of the late Alma Widmeyer (1980). Jean operated “Jean’s Hairdressing Shop” in Guelph for nearly forty…

Howes, Elizabeth (Betty); Passed away peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on August 31, 2009 in her 86th year. Loving mom to Wm. “Bill” and his partner Judy Martin. Survived by brother in law John Howes and sister in law Isobel Wilcox. Predeceased by her husband W. Warden, sisters Kay Plyley, Marguerite Holbrook and Georgina Gilliland.…

Watterworth, Joyce (nee Morgan); peacefully at home on Friday, August 28th, 2009, in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of James Watterworth of Mount Forest. Devoted mother of Stephen Hoy and Fatima of Kitchener, the late Kevin Hoy of Kitchener, Susan Hoy of Calgary, Heather Watterworth and Adam of Toronto, Miranda Watterworth and Wayne of Mount…

Baker, Alun; of Fergus, formerly of Halstead England,  passed away on Tuesday, August 25/09 at the age of 67 of cancer.  He will be remembered as the cherished husband of Valerie (nee Wooster) of 45 years. He was the much loved father of Colin and his wife Heidi, Nigel and his wife Janice, and sadly…

Black, John Elwood “Bud”; Passed away peacefully with his wife and best friend of 60 years Lollie at his side, at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, on August 17, 2009 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Olive “Lollie” Ruth (Cawthra). Lovingly remembered by his children Sharon Boyd and her friend Russ and Larry and his…