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Obituaries

HAW, Garry James

August 23, 1951 - August 4, 2023

Sadly we announce the passing of Garry James Haw, a long time resident of the Erin area, who died at his home in Erin on August 4th, 2023. Garry will be sadly missed by his sons Jeff Haw and Dan Haw, Dan’s wife, Dayna (Armstrong) and 4 grandchildren, Grace, Evelyn, Josephine and Leo. Garry will…

GARNESS, Bill

William ‘Bill’ Henry Garness of Harriston passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in his 85th year. Loving husband of 59 years to Yvonne (Durose) Garness. Loving father and grandfather to René and her husband Dave Johnson and their children J.J and Ryan and Jo-Anne Garness (deceased) and her son Gregory Hare. Brother of Sally…

PRENTICE, Richard “Rick”

We are very sad to announce Rick’s death on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the age of 68. Dear brother of  Larry and Ann Marie Prentice of Wingham, Brian Prentice of Listowel and Lynn and Kevin Bodz of Arthur. “Uncle Rich” to his many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Gone to meet up…

EISENBACH, Mildred Blanche (nee: Speers)

We sadly announce the passing of Mildred Eisenbach on August 3rd 2023, at the age of 68. After living bravely with cancer for several years, she peacefully left this life on a sunny, summer afternoon with family by her side. Mildred was the loving wife of John Eisenbach for nearly forty-six years. Beloved mother of…

SMITH, Joyce Louise (Porritt)

Passed away on Monday July 31, 2023, at Huron Shores Hospice Tiverton in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman (Ted) Smith 2017. Stepmother to Michael Smith (Lise) and Karen Smith. Grandma to Patrick Smith Emma and Catherine and great grandma to Alex and Sam. Dear sister of Norm Porritt (Linda) of Fergus…

WOOD, John Michael

March 29, 1946 - June 25, 2023

After a long illness we are sad to announce that John passed away peacefully surrounded by love at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus Ont,. Beloved husband of Val for 46 years and much loved and admired father of Rory, Alexandra and Ben (Vanessa). Proud grandfather of Bianca, Esther, Eloise, Ari, Jovie, Johnny and Hayes. He thoroughly…

RAWN, Bruce

Passed away at his home in Calgary after a short bout with cancer, on Monday July 31st in his 71st year. Predeceased by his loving wife Gail (2018). Born in Mount Forest to the late Russell Rawn and Betty (Rendall) Rawn. Also predeceased by Wally Ferguson. Cherished father of Chrystal Rawn (Mike) Gray, Shannon Lazorko…

ROGER, Fred

November 24, 1923 - July 18, 2023

Frederick Ewart Roger, formerly of Harriston, passed away at Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in his 100th year. Married to Margaret ‘Peggy’ Roger (nee Marnoch), Fred was father to Leslie of Toronto and stepfather to Kathleen (Paul) Farley, Martin (Edeltraud) Riordan, Terry Riordan, Shawn Riordan, and Dan Riordan. He was a…

ABERDEIN, Heather Jane (nee Ross)

February 26, 1939 - August 1, 2023

Peacefully at her home in Mount Forest on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, formerly of Flesherton and Toronto (Willowdale) in her 85th year. Beloved wife of 61 years to David. Loving mother of Ross (Jill) of Mississaugua and Scott of Rocklyn. Proud grandmother of Kevin, Madeline, James, Liam and Nathan. Predeceased by her parents Elmer and…

McCLOSKEY, Barry Lloyd

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 24, 2023 in his 71st year. Beloved husband for almost 30 years to Carmelle Noël-McCloskey. Loving father of Bryan McCloskey (Katherine) and grandfather to their children Edyth and Birdie of Carleton Place; step-father of Eric Guy (Andrée Bédard) and their son Maurice of Sudbury; and Kevin Guy…