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Obituaries

WAIND, Mary Elizabeth

February 19, 1945 - December 14, 2023

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington Guelph. Loving Aunt to Matthew Waind, Tom Waind (Mary Dianne), Cathe Waind, Bill Waind (Carolyn). Survived by her loving sister-in-law Phyllis (Hugh). She was a devoted Great Aunt to her nephews’ and niece’s children. Predeceased by her parents Henry Carman Waind (1981), Jean Maitland Waind (2003), brothers Paul Waind…

BIRKHOLZ, Gerda

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Gerda. She passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, in her 93rd year. Loving wife of the late Gerhard (Jerry) Birkholz. Cherished mother of Thomas (Deborah) and Gregory (Susan). Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Joshua (Jackie) and Amanda…

WHITE, Joseph Jerome

Of Drayton passed away peacefully at the Palmerston and District Hospital with his beloved wife of 39 years Joyce Taylor-White by his side on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the age of 80. Dear brother of Mary Anne and Dave Lorentz of Waterloo and Doris Artuso of Waterloo. Fondly remembered by his nephew Gary Loretz…

LEYLAND, Randy

Of Palmerston passed away peacefully with his family by his side at University Hospital, London on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the age of 64. Remembered by his bestest girlfriend Janai Craig. Dear father of Candice Leyland of Kitchener and Chris Leyland and his fiancé Sarah Playford of Elmira. Grandfather of Frank and Peyton. Son…

McKENZIE, Norman Alexander

1925 – 2023 Peacefully, with family by his side at the Village of Riverside Glen on Monday, December 11, 2023. Predeceased by his wife Hilda (2011), daughter Linda McKenzie-Cordick (2023), granddaughter Brianne (2011) and by his sister Dorothy (1963). Norm will be sadly missed by his son Bill McKenzie (Lorilyn), granddaughters Melissa, Ashleigh (Jayson) and…

STANLEY, Dale

January 20, 1942 - December 5, 2023

Violet Dale (Brautigam) Stanley of Atwood passed away with her family at her side, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in her 82nd year. Sister of Marlene and Jack Porter of Wellington, Diane Ferrier of Neustadt, and June Noble of Harriston, and sister-in-law of Greta Brautigam of Goderich. Remembered also by her…

CLARK, Helen Riva

Peacefully in her sleep, Helen Riva Clark, passed away December 11th, 2023. She is survived by her husband Ken Clark, her children, Julia Ryshpan-Burger, Joanne Ryshpan-Harris and her husband Michael Wurtzel, step-sister Karen Forget and her husband Tony, her grandson, Greg Burger and his wife Amy Burger and her great granddaughter Mila, Kyle David Aaron…

PONTON, Arthur Stewart “Stew”

November 11, 1937 - December 2, 2023

Arthur Stewart Ponton of Uxbridge, Ontario passed away at home on Saturday December 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 86 years. Stewart is survived by Gail, his devoted children; Monte Ponton and his wife Sharon Griffith (Ottawa, Ontario), Kelly Rowland (Amherst, Nova Scotia), Christie Sherman (Jacksonville, Florida), Tim Ponton and…

SWANSON, Laura Jean

It is with great regret we announce the passing of Laura Jean Swanson. Laura passed peacefully and according to her wishes in her home on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She is survived by her children: Gloria-Jean, David and Greg; siblings: Shirley, Bill and Merlyn; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Laura’s giving nature and boundless energy…

RICHARDS, Lisa Carole (Hyduk)

Of Arthur passed away at her residence on November 29, 2023 at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Mark Richards for 37 years. Mother of Steve Richards and Adam Richards. Cherished grandmother of Grayson and Violet. Dear daughter of Gail and Hans Rehling and the late Russell Hyduk. Sister of Craig and Carmen Hyduk,…