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Obituaries

HOFFER, Ralph Harold

November 16, 1936 - October 31, 2023

Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Guelph on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in his 87th year. Reunited at last with his beloved wife, Marian (née Stark) (2014). Loving father of Julianne (Clint) Horney of Kitchener, Jennifer (Scott) Harrison of Rockwood and Jocelyne (Byram) Bridle of Guelph. Proud Granddad & Pappy of Meghan,…

MEAGHER-SWACKHAMMER, Helen Marie

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in the loving company of her daughter and her faithful canine companion “Rusty” at Stratford General Hospital, aged 66 years. She was the wife of the late William (Bill) David Swackhammer. Helen was the devoted mother of Penny Meagher (Brad Pulver) and step-mother to Damien Swackhammer (Lynn…

ROBINSON, Charles (Chas) Joseph Fredrick

January 22, 1945 - November 4, 2023

Of Fergus, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, Guelph at age 78. Survived by his children, Jennifer Hill (Joe) of Fergus; Joe (Kim) of Belwood; Joanne DeWitt (Al) of Belwood; mother to his children, Lorna Robinson; 8 grandchildren; his brother…

WHITELAW, E. Vernon

Passed peacefully in his sleep at home in his 91st year on November 4, 2023.  Predeceased by his wife of 49 years Margaret Wolfe, sister Irene and brother Leslie.  Survived by brother Robert (Edith), wife of 18 years Marie Diefenbaker, children Douglas (Gloria), Joan (John DeVries), Ronald (Heather), Stephen (Laurie), and Joyce (Wayne Tyler), step-children…

CORMACK, Luella Anna Marie

Passed away peacefully, at Caressant Care, Arthur on Monday, November 6, 2023 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Cormack (2003). Loving mother of Donald Cormack and his wife Gwen and Ross Cormack and his wife Annie, all of Mount Forest. Grandmother of Melissa (Dave) O’Donnell, Jeff (Jessica) Cormack, Brad Cormack (Kaylee…

FRANCISCO, Brenda Joan

July 20, 1943 - October 31, 2023

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on October 31st 2023 at Barnswallow Care Community in Elmira. Joan was born in Ireland on July 20, 1943, grew up in England, and moved to Canada at 18. Joan is predeceased by her parents, Mina and Percy Parks, and partner Robert Cowie. Loving mother of three children…

GILCHRIST, Kathryn (Kate) Jean

Of Guelph, passed away on November 1, 2023, at the age of 72 years. Dear sister of Marg & Harvey Manderson, Malcolm & Teri Gilchrist, Marlene Gilchrist & Bob Brown, and Alex & Carolynne Gilchrist. Loving aunt to Heather Manderson, Murray & Jen Manderson, Marsha & Steve Harvey, Ian & Jaima Gilchrist, Graham & Carla…

KATERBERG, Sienie (Klaziena)

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in her 84th year. She is now rejoicing with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Beloved wife of Albert for 57 years. Beloved mother of Jamie (Wendy), Carla (Bill), Anita (Graham), Tim (Leah), Allen (Miriam), and Mark (Julie). Cherished grandmother of 20 grandchildren…

ANDREWS, Marie Winnifred

Passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Andrews (2012). Loving mother of Tim Andrews and the late Beth (2012), Terry LeBlanc and the late Rick Pinder (2021). Grandmother of Jarrett (Christie) Andrews, Nicole (Tom) Duffy, Katrina (Kris)…

BLYTH, James Edward

Of Mount Forest passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, November 6, 2023 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Oriole (McInnis) for 59 years. Dear father of Sherry and John O’Connor of Tottenham, Gord Blyth and Caroline Paquet of Palmerston, Garry and Lannette Blyth of Guelph and Paula and Len Coffey of Kenilworth.…