Obituaries

Maggie was born to Al and Liz Riddell (2021, 2021) one very hot July day in 1975. She came into the world quietly, but soon her feisty character became apparent. Maggie was never shy, was always smiling with blue eyes sparkling, her charm endearing. She was called many things that were prefaced with “don’t call…

 Joyce passed peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family at the age of 88. Joyce is survived by her husband of 68 years, Donald Blackburn, her three children Cheryl Pickard and her husband John, Karen Blackburn and her husband Benson Rajf, and Derek Blackburn and his wife Sandra (nee Brubacher), and 6…

Passed away suddenly at home on Monday, November 13, 2023. Don Lawrence Pye in his 65th year, was the beloved husband of 30 years to Jana (Hullah) Pye. He was the loving father of Fiona Pye. Don was the dear brother of David Pye (Anna), Kim Hullah (Pat) and Doug Pye (Linda). He was the…

Agnes was reunited with her loving husband, Jacques (2002) and son Jim (1978) as well as other family and friends who predeceased her, on the evening of November 15, 2023. She passed peacefully with family by her side at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus. Agnes was a talented artist who used many mediums to create works…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the age of 84. She was the wife of the late Harvey. Mother of the late Randy (Brenda). Grandmother of Jay (Linda) and Matt (Karen). Great grandmother of Riley, Natasha, and William. Sister of David (Nancy) Armstrong…

Of Elora, passed away at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 79 years. Loved mother of Paul (Vanessa) MacDonald. Dear Grandmother to Shane (Rebecca) MacDonald and Owen (Maggie) MacDonald. Great Grandmother to Layne. Predeceased by her siblings Ivan Fair, Ivadel Longstreet, and Calder Fair. Thank you to Vera…

Of RR#2 Elora passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 15th, 2023 in her 86th year, at The Wellington Terrace. Beloved wife of the late Don Abbott (2005), and predeceased by Baby Son Jeffery. Nancy worked several years as a bookkeeper at Beatty Bros. and then together with her husband in their…

It is with broken hearts and immense sadness that we announce the passing of our mom Judith Ann van Grootheest (nee Howlett) on November 19, 2023. Predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Gerald (2020) and her parents Allan (1988) and Stella (nee Pike 1992). Loving mother to daughters Angela (Tom), Barbara (Larry), and…