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,…
LADD, Glenise Leona (née Hurd)
It is with great sadness that the family of Glenise Leona Ladd (née Hurd) announces her passing on February 5, 2024, surrounded by her family at Highland Manor. Glenise, born on July 5th, 1931, was the daughter of Sarah and Abraham Hurd. She will be lovingly remembered by her three sons: Stewart (Kathy), Andrew (Carla),…
LAROCQUE, Laurette Marie
The world lost a brilliant, talented and vivacious woman on January 29th, 2024. Laurette Marie Larocque, born August 25th 1951 in Windsor Ontario, was a whirlwind of activity her entire 72 years. She received her formal education in French, plus a lot more informal education crossing the river to Detroit and immersing herself in Motown…
STROUD, Sheila
Mary Sheila (Johnson) Stroud of Harriston and formerly of Brampton passed away at Guelph General Hospital on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the age of 62 years. Sheila was born in Conche, Newfoundland, on April 19, 1961 to the late Edward and Dorothy (Kelly) Johnson. Loving wife of Tony Stroud. Mother to Brandy and Fahme…
ABATE, Joseph Salvatore
Of Arthur passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Friday, February 2, 2024 in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Lorraine Abate for 42 years. Dear father of Cassandra Abate of Arthur, Danielle Abate of Vancouver, Allison Abate of Arthur, Nico Abate (Chelsea) of Guelph, Sydney Abate of Arthur and Jackie Mansfield (Brandon)…
HUTCHISON, William ‘Glen’
Glen, loving husband of 33 years to Marian, passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital less than one month shy of his 99th birthday. Glen was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Millen (Toyer) Hutchison, his daughter Jan Forler (Scott), mother, Ethel, and father, William Hutchison. Glen is survived by his wife Marian Doris…