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Obituaries

KIRBY, John

March 10, 1961 - March 21, 2024

It’s with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our beloved brother, brother in law and Uncle. John passed away March 21st at Palmerston Hospital after a brief battle with Cancer. The family finds peace knowing he was welcomed with loving arms by both his parents Joseph and Rita Kirby. John enjoyed…

LYCHWA, Alexander George

February 3, 1949 - March 20, 2024

Alex ‘Olie’ Lychwa, formerly of Clifford and Guelph, passed away in Fergus, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the age of 75. Born in Salzburg, Austria on February 3, 1949, Alex emigrated to Canada as an infant with his Ukrainian parents, John and Stephania (Pysarchuk) Lychwa. Father to Andrew (Liz), George (Luanne), Rebecca (Rob), and…

WOESTENENK, Janet

Janet Woestenenk of Reid Woods, Elmira, passed away suddenly at her residence on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in her 63rd year. Much loved daughter of the late Derk and Johanna ‘Jo’ (Kapers) Woestenenk. Treasured sister of Mary Joan & Jack Beamish of Mount Forest, Donald Woestenenk of Palmerston, John Woestenenk of Palmerston, Harold Woestenenk of…

MacDONALD, Daniel (Dan) Leslie

Dan passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024 in his home in Arthur. He was surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife and bestfriend Judy (nee Ziegler), his daughters Kimberley (Doug) Pendleton, Kelly (Tony) Arcaro and Marie (Kathy) MacDonald. Loving grandfather of Jasmine (Kyle) Andricopoulos, Johnathan (Kadie-lynn) Pendleton, Rebecca (Angus) Pendleton, Grace…

LEWIS, Charles

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Charles in his 91st year. A proud member of the British Army and a soldier in the Korean War. Past member of Erin and Guelph Legions, Beloved partner of Jeannie for 16 years.

SHANTORA, Barbara

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of (Violet) Barbara Shantora (née Stinson) on March 19, 2024. Barbara was born in Bobcageon and grew up in Arthur, ON. Beloved wife and best friend of Victor Shantora for over 52 years. Barbara will be forever missed by her children Julie Kettles (John) and…

BON, Dr Lynton Stephen

Passed away peacefully in his home in Arthur, surrounded by his loving family, on March 10th, 2024 in his 86th year. Soulmate and best friend of Janet, loving and proud father of Ray (Tomi) Bon of Victoria, B.C., Dr. Trevor (Catharine) Bon of Thunder Bay and Yvette (Waqar Bakhsh) Bon of Fergus. Cherished Gramps /…

ADAMS, Larry Charles

July 4, 1961 - March 17, 2024

Of Hanover, passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was 62. Born on July 4, 1961 in Goderich, Ontario, to the late Charles and Roxie (nee Ball) Adams. Larry spent many years working in administration in various municipalities, including several years as the CAO of Minto, CAO of Huron County,…

MCALONEN, Karl Lesley

November 24, 1965 - March 11, 2024

Karl Lesley McAlonen, 58, of Fergus, Ontario, passed away quietly in his sleep at home on March 11, 2024. He will be sorely missed by his loving wife, Mary-Ellen, children Christopher and Bailey, twin brother Kelly, mother Lesley and the myriad of friends who have also grown to love him. Karl was born at St.…

KLEINGEBBINCK, Maria (Mary)

June 30, 1933 - March 11, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Maria (Mary) KleinGebbinck in her 91st year in the afternoon of March 11th at Groves Memorial Community Hospital. Predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years Ted, and cherished mother of Marian (Gary) Merrett, Carolyn (Russell) Wilson, JoAnne (Steve) Kotlarz, and John (Amanda…