It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Wilfred Harkness on Saturday, November 16th. Jim passed away at the Palmerston Hospital, surrounded by loving family members. Left to mourn is his loving wife of 65 years, Doreen Harkness. Jim was the devoted father of Alan Harkness and Frank Wu, Doug…
QUAST, Joe (Josiah)
Of RR3 Rockwood, passed away peacefully at Eden House Retirement Home with his daughters at his side on Friday November 15, 2024, his 91st birthday. Beloved husband of 60 years to Betty (Robinson). Loved father of Anne Quast (Mike Jeffery), Jill Ralston (Tom), Helen Watler (Crosbie) and Norah Quast (Greg Parker). Loving grandfather of Arley…
DOW, Shirley Ann
April 10, 1944 - November 14, 2024
80, of Elora, ON, passed away on November 14, 2024 in Mount Forest, ON. Shirley is survived by her children, Susan Romito and her husband Marino of Durham, Bert Dow and his wife Sandy of Fergus, April Griffin and her husband Mark of Belwood; grandchildren, Philip Romito and his wife Nicole, Jesse Romito, Scott Dow…
FORNOVILLE Lucas (Luc) P.Eng., Ar.,
October 15, 1948 - November 15, 2024
of Rockwood, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, in Guelph, Ontario. His last days were spent with his beloved wife, Marleen, and children, Thomas and Martine, at his side. Luc was a cherished individual: a husband, father and Opa known for his kind, loving, caring, and humorous personality. He was born October 15, 1948,…
LIPSIT, Marilyn Jane (née Shute)
Our loving and devoted matriarch passed away on November 2. She was just weeks shy of her 97th birthday. We are thankful mom died as she wished: peacefully, in her own bed, in her Oakville home overlooking the lake. True to form, her last words were “thank you, for everything.” A child of the Great…
WHALEN, Brenda Lee
Sadly, our special “Lord Love a Duck”, Cape Breton sweetheart, has passed. We pray that the next life is kinder to her than this one often was. Brenda was the victim of a workplace accident many years ago. From then on she dealt with a lot of pain and lost all use in her right…
DEVRIES, Florence “Mae”
Mae passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 in her 96th year. Beloved mother of Sharon Carroll and her husband Brian. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Amy Schmidt (Brian) and Brian Wilton. Cherished great grandmother of Zoey and Bree. Sadly missed by her good friend Trudy Goodall.…
SCHOLTEN, Shirley Patricia (Hogeterp)
of Palmerston went home to be with her Lord and Saviour surrounded by the love of her family at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Herb Scholten for 63 years. Cherished mother of Rhonda (Dave) McEachern, Herman (Tricia) Scholten, Neil (Theresa) Scholten and…
DONALDSON, John
March 10, 1949 - November 7, 2024
John Donaldson, 75, of Fergus, passed away quietly on November 7, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre in Guelph. John was predeceased by beloved father Charles Donaldson, mother Helen Donaldson and sister Ellen Langlands (Ross). He is survived by niece Elizabeth Huggins (Steven) and great nephews Jake and Luke. In lieu of flowers, the…
ARMSTRONG, Orvilla Louise
February 2, 1930 - November 15, 2024
Orvilla Armstrong, beloved wife of Elvin Armstrong, formerly from the Guelph, ON area, passed away in Calgary, AB, on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 94 years. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Orvilla’s family at www.MHFH.com.