Obituaries

Shoemaker, Ronald Lavern; Beloved son of Helen and the late Lloyd Shoemaker (2007), passed away suddenly on July 31st, 2010 in Yemen. Devoted husband of Elsie and father of Daniel and Garret of Leslieville, Alberta. Brother of David of Kelowna, B.C., Dan & Gill of Courtney B.C., Randy & Robyn of Red Deer, ALTA., Valerie…

Fawcett, Doris “Jean” (nee Goodeve); Passed away peacefully at Dufferin Oaks Home for the Aged, on July 25th, 2010 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband John William (2000). Jean is survived by her nieces, nephews and other family members. Predeceased by her brother Earl and her sisters Mary, Annice, June, Doreen, Ruth and…

McFadden, Laurie Jean (nee: Hanna); Peacefully with her family by her side at London University Hospital, on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 at the age of 54. Beloved wife of Roger. Loving mother of Joseph and his fiancée Jennifer and Philip and his wife Lyndsay. Adoring grandmother of Chelsea and Alexis. Cherished daughter of Jean and…

Bosomworth, Elizabeth (Bessie); Following a brief illness on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus. Elizabeth Bosomworth (Whitelaw) of Elora in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert (1991). Loving mother of Douglas (Joan) of Albuquerque N.M., John (Eunice) of Ayton, Don (Muriel) of Orangeville and Bob (Linda) of…

Graham, Joyce; (Longtime correspondent for the Erin Advocate). Peacefully at Caressant Care in Harriston on Monday, August 16, 2010. Joyce Graham, formerly of Hillsburgh in her 59th year. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and Marion Graham. Joyce will be fondly remembered by her aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. Resting at the Butcher…

Ritchie, Douglas; at the Guelph General Hospital on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Harold Douglas Ritchie of Mount Forest in his 55th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Brown) Ritchie. Loved father of Kevin Ritchie & wife Sandy of Orangeville and Jason Ritchie of Elora. Loving grandfather of Harold Trevor Ritchie, Taylor and Michael Inksater.…

James, Joan (Bard); Following a very brief illness on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at her home in Elora, Joan James in her 77th year, Beloved wife of the late Gary Bard (1999). Loving mother of Corinne (Ken) Livingstone of Kenilworth, Randy (Yvonne) of Arthur, Brenda (Ken) Taylor of Elora, Richard (Janet) of Summer Land B.C.…

Conroy, Robert James ‘Bob’ – of Conroy’s Live Bait and Big Fish Bait, passed away at Hanover & District Hospital on Monday, August 9, 2010 in his 74th year. Father of Penny Montreuil and her husband Art, Sabrina Conroy, Samantha Conroy, and Dale Conroy. Grandfather of Robert Matthews, Crystal and Chantelle Montreuil, and Carter Conroy.…

Proctor, Brian; Suddenly at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in his 58th year, with his family by his side. Loving son of Bob & Annie Proctor. Remembered by his brother Robbie (Judy) of Fergus and his sister Cathy Creary (Don) of Elora. Pre-deceased by his brother Bruce. He will be missed by his aunts, uncles, many…

Arruda, Americo Vicente;    June 23,1938-Aug. 11,2010   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Americo Vicente Arruda, at the age of 72 years of age, on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, Ontario. Dad fought a courageous battle with the rare cancer that took him from his…