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Obituaries

DOLDERMAN, Michael James

January 3, 1971 - November 17, 2023

It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Michael James Dolderman. He was a devoted husband, father, friend and highly regarded member of our community – a man whose stories will be the material for both epic history and legend. Mike passed away peacefully at home on November 17,…

BLACK, Brian Douglas

January 31, 1964 - November 26, 2023

It is with the utmost regret that we announce the peaceful and sudden passing of our beloved father, Brian, this past Sunday at Guelph General Hospital, surrounded by family, at the age of 59. Brian was the loving husband of Ann for 36 years, and proud father to Rachel, Megan (Dan), and fur-babies Reese and…

HALLS, Irene “Reenie”

Irene “Reenie” Halls was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. It is with deepest sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Reenie at Barnswallow Place Care Community in Elmira on Sunday November 26th, 2023 at the age of 98. Reenie was born in Fergus, venturing to Mount Forest after raising…

KURTZ, Mary Katherine “Kathie” 

It is with great sadness the family of Kathie Kurtz announces her peaceful passing on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Groves Memorial Hospital at the age of 74. Loving Sister of Sara, Lisa and Peter (Barbara) Kurtz. Dear Aunt to 5 nieces and nephews. Proud Great Aunt of 6. Predeceased by her parents Phillip and…

MCDONALD, Daniel Michael “Dan”

Peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Louise Marshall Hospital in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Penny McDonald for 42 years. Loving father of Josh McDonald and his wife Jaclyn, Brenden McDonald and his wife Stacey, Luke McDonald and his wife Jessica, and Ellen Tews. Loving grandfather of Dylan, Nolan, Liam, Hudson, Milton,…

JOHNSTON, Dr. Leslie Edward

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Leslie Edward Johnston, a distinguished scholar, devoted educator, and cherished family member, who passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023. Leslie was a beloved grandfather, father, and husband. His enduring 57-year marriage to Eleanor was a testament to the strength of their bond. Leslie’s love extended…

MEYERS, Lois Katheleen

Of Guelph, but was formerly raised up in Arthur, ON, passed away two days prior to her 88th birthday, November 18, 2023. She passed away from Melanoma, at Hospice Wellington. She is predeceased by her brothers Robert Meyers, John Meyers, and Morley Meyers, and sisters Dorothy and Patricia. Lois is survived by her sister Gloria…

WOESTENENK, Jo

Johanna ‘Jo’ Hendrika (Kapers) Woestenenk of Harriston passed away at Palmerston Hospital on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in her 91st year, surrounded by the love of her family. Wife of the late Derk Woestenenk. Mother of Mary Joan & Jack Beamish of Mount Forest, Donald Woestenenk of Palmerston, John Woestenenk of Palmerston, Harold Woestenenk of…

METZGER, Eugene Roy (Sonny)

Of Palmerston passed away peacefully at the Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of June (Smith) for 68  years. Dear father of Paul and Tammy Metzger of Palmerston, Wayne and Bonnie Metzger of Palmerston, Gerald and Terry Metzger of Palmerston, Doug and Tracey Metzger of…

ELSEY, Robert William

Robert William Elsey of Fergus passed away in Groves Memorial Hospital, November 17, 2023, in his 87th year. He is survived by his loving wife Betty (nee Taylor) of 65 years, daughter in-law Joanne (Predeceased by son Glen) and children Gary (Chris) and Janet (Jeff), grandchildren Jordan, Stefanie, Justin, Thomas and Amanda and great grandchildren…