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Obituaries

SCHEPER, Wystke “Wilma” (nee Wynia)

Peacefully, while surrounded by her children, on Sunday, August 20, 2023 the Lord called to Himself Wilma Scheper at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Willem “Bill” Scheper for 56 years. Loved mother of Anita and Pete Van Rootselaar, Jeff and Dawn Scheper, and Arlene and Butch Medemblik. Beloved Oma of…

DICK, Ronald Alexander

May 19, 1949 - August 20, 2023

Ronald Alexander Dick passed away peacefully at Palmerston and District Hospital on August 20, 2023, in his 74th year. Beloved son of the late John Alexander Dick and Helen Marie Dick (nee Lambier). Brother of Karen Thompson, Barbara Sampson, Sharon Thackeray (Gary), Dorothy Dick, Deborah Young (Randy), Carol Dick, John Dick (Shelley), brother-in-law Clare Dietrich…

LEYBOURNE, James Alfred “Tex”

At  St. Joseph Health Centre in Guelph, after a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of over 60 years to Shirley Irene (nee Durose). Loving father to Barb Leybourne and Jacqueline Kohli (Grant MacDonald). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Ron “R.J” Fach, Daryl Kohli (Justine Boyles) and Tyler…

GIESEL, Eric Walter

May 26, 1960 - August 20, 2023

Eric Walter Giesel, 63 years of Elora, ON passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on August 20, 2023. Father of Tyler (Alicia Savage). Son of Ann Giesel and the late Grant Giesel (2004). Brother to Jim (Diane) Giesel, Jeff Giesel and Sandra Lynn Giesel. Special uncle to Victoria, Tavis, Nicole, Chelsea, Tom and…

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…