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Obituaries

EWEN, Spencer John

December 4, 1998 - February 7, 2024

We are with great sadness that we announce the passing of Spencer John Ewen, age 25, who passed away on February 7th 2024 after an extremely courageous battle against a very rare and aggressive cancer. Spencer was surrounded by his loved ones at his family home and was at peace in his final days. Spencer…

VARNEY, Kathleen “Kay” Mary (née Murphy)

July 19, 1946 - February 8, 2024

Kathleen Mary Varney (Murphy), age 77, of Fergus Ontario, passed away suddenly but peacefully due to a rare and sudden stroke on February 8, 2024. She was continuously surrounded by the love of her family and friends until the very end. She was born July 19, 1946 in Dublin, Ireland to David and Kathleen Murphy.…

MCCULLOCH, Robert David

Of Vegreville, Alberta passed away January 22, 2024 in his 56 year. He will be sadly missed by his children, Jordyn McCulloch (Jordan) of Edmonton, Scott McCulloch of Vegreville and granddaughter Aravis McCulloch of Edmonton. Son of Robert and Carol McCulloch of Mount Forest,  Brother of Wendy McCulloch (Tony) of Harriston, Uncle of Marisa Leitch…

WHEELDON, Stanley George

August 3, 1934 - January 31, 2024

Stan was born to Ted and Mildred Wheeldon of Drayton Ontario. He married Ruth McLelland on September 11, 1954. They had two children Craig and Liana. While the children were still young, Stan and Ruth moved to Coquitlam BC, where Stan lived out the rest of his years with the love of his life Ruth.…

DONKERSGOED, Anne (Van Hoffen)

Of Royal Terrace, Palmerston, and formerly Drayton, went home to be with her Lord peacefully with family by her side on Friday, February 9, 2024 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerrit Donkersgoed (2008). Dear mother of Jerry Donkersgoed and Deb of Gorrie, Rick Donkersgoed and Victoria of Clifford, Ron Donkersgoed of…

HAGARTY, John “Jack” James

Peacefully passed away at Guelph General Hospital on Monday, February 5, 2024 in his 86th year. Adoring husband to Joan for 63 years, loving father to John (Deb), Dan (Irene), Joanne (Lenny) and David (Corlyss). Jack’s 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren were the light of his life and brought him much joy. Caring brother to…

MARTIN, Arlene Marjory (née Howes)

Passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care in Mount Forest on January 27th, 2024, in her 90th year. Daughter of Charles & Mary Howes. Predeceased by her husband Kelvin Martin just 4 short months ago, and her son Mark Charles Martin in 1961. She will be forever missed by her children, Mary Demmans (Peter),…

HOWES, Elizabeth (Betty)

Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Mennonite Home on February 4 2024 in her 96th year. Betty is survived by her loving daughter, Dorothy McMurry, and cherished grandchildren, Brad McMurry, and Katie Rowan (Mack). She adored her great granddaughter Birdie Rowan. Betty was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Oswald (Oz) Howes and her…

MARTIN, Annie

Passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of Amsey M. Martin. Dear mother of Delton of Walkerton, Laverne of Elmira, Elmer and Loretta of Mount Forest, David and Martha, Abner and Irene, and Elsie all of Elmira. Survived by 21 grandchildren and 12…

BYERS, Leslie Stewart

Surrounded by his family at home on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in his 88th year. Cherished husband of Virginia Byers for 61 years. Beloved father of Michelle (Marc) Klis, Mark (Joanne) Byers, and Krista (Rob) Quesnel. Adored Grandpa of Ashley (Brock), Dillon, Wesley, Justin (Becca), Kyle (Emma), and Tutianna (Nathan); and great-grandfather of Brooklynn, Lennox,…