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Obituaries

GROSICKI, Carl Michael, “MIKE”

To all who knew and loved him, passed away peacefully on Friday August 18, 2023 watching the cardinals play outside his window.  He leaves behind his wife Mary, the love of his life, his soulmate for more than 48 years; his daughter Lisa Hohenadel (Michael), his son Andrew (Denise) and three beautiful granddaughters Avery, Amelia…

FERGUSON, Pamela D. (Pam)

February 11, 1960 - August 17, 2023

Pam passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Thursday, August 17, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Daughter of the late George and Phyllis Ingle (Dean). Survived by her loving husband, Richard, and their boys, Benjamin, and Christopher (Mia). Pam will be missed by her siblings: Nancy Beattie (Ingle), Dean Ingle (Sandie) and Brenda…

SHAFER, John William

After a long courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 20, 2023 in his 74th year. John is predeceased by his loving wife Margaret “Peggy” (2018). Loving Father of Jeff (Amy), Jennifer, Mark (Chelsea) and Travis (Natalie). Proud Grandfather of Paige, Avery, Payton, Ashley, Allison, Aubree, Brody and…

RUMPH, Hilbert

Of Drayton, peacefully went home to be with his Lord surrounded by the love of his family at his home on Monday, August 21, 2023 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Pieterdina “Diny” Rumph (2017) for 60 years. Dear father of Alfred and Helen Rumph of Drayton, Jacqueline and Ron Vanderwees of…

BRIMBLECOMBE, Richard

Of Drayton passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack at his residence on Friday, August 18, 2023 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Linda (Bolduc) for 58 years. Dear father of Dianne and Shawn Smith of Drayton. Loving grandfather of Jessica and Brooke Smith. Brother of Barbara Waite of Mount Forest.…

FITZMAURICE, Bernice Gertrude (Schmidt)

July 7, 1934 - August 21, 2023

Bernice passed away peacefully Monday, August 21, 2023, in her 90th year. She was a fiercely loving, loyal and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who shared her stories, her humour, her prayers and her advice with all. She was the ‘glue’ that held us together and in passing, we know will continue…

BEATSON, Robert (Bob) Chalmers

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Chalmers Beatson. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and had just celebrated his 100th birthday on August 10th. Passed away peacefully, Friday, August 18, 2023, surrounded by the love of family at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Guelph, Ontario. Bob…

REINDERS, Keith Frederick

1956-2023, died of health complications on August 13 in North Carolina. He will be missed by his fiancee Elissa and his parents Hank and Alice Reinders (Royal Terrace, Palmerston). Brother to Jean (George), Rose (Ron), Gerry (Nancy), Fran (Rob), Ron (Marion), Marilyn (Murray) and Joy (Jeff). Uncle to 12 nieces and nephews and 14 great…

DOBSON, Barb (Bremner)

Of Palmerston passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family and friends at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Friday, August 18, 2023 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Al Dobson for 54 years. Loving mother of Bill and Lisa Dobson, the late Jamie Dobson (2019) and his wife the late Cindy (Carmody)…

KIRKWOOD, John “Ross”

April 15, 1943 - August 16, 2023

Peacefully on August 16, 2023 at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, John “Ross” Kirkwood, in his 81st year blessed to be surrounded by his loving family in his sudden final hours. Ross was the loving father of Pattye (Roy Melito), Julie (Markus Rabstein), Donald and step-daughter Chantal Daoust, Predeceased by his cherished baby girl Kelly…