It is with profound sadness that Ron’s family shares the news that Ron has been cleared for takeoff in his Cessna 172 for a last and glorious flight of his life, following a four-year fight with cancer. He was 66. Ron leaves behind his ground crew, his wife, soulmate and best friend Alexandra Garrett-Wassink; his…
WILLIAMS, Beverley Marion (Capra)
Elora, Ontario. It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the peaceful passing of Beverley Marion Williams on May 1, 2023 in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband Allan (2021) of 75 years. Loving mother to Lynda (Bob), David (Diane) and Carol (Dave). Proud and loving grandmother to Rob, Kristy (Derek),…
OSTRANDER, Gordon Frank
Of Rockwood, passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Marian Velma Ostrander (nee Hamilton). Loved father of Robert (Lee ann), Kenneth (Helen Leitch), David (Alejandra Fernandez), Steven (Ramona). Loving grandpa of Leanne Minor (Mike), Murray, Cheryl Bates (Tim), Matthew (Ally), Andrew (Clara),…
HOLLIDAY, Joanna Jewel
Peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Friday, May 5, 2023 in her 80th year. Cherished wife of Grant Holliday of Mount Forest. Loving mother of Duane and his wife Lynette of Shelburne; and Lori Truax and her husband Derek of Cambridge. Adored Gamma of Kaelan, Rodney Rylan, Owen, Arika…
KOLIC, Markus Franz
Died at 73 on April 26, 2023, after a brief illness. The only son of Marko and Angela (Pozsgay) Kolic, refugees who’d lost everything resisting fascism, Markus was born in 1949 in a Red-Army-administered ex-Habsburg castle near Hohenau, Austria; after years of poverty his family immigrated first to an attic in Toronto then Elmwood, Ontario…
SHAW, Kenneth
Passed away February 15, 2023 in his 98th year. He is predeceased by his wife Joan, daughter Elaine and his siblings Marjorie and James and leaves behind his son Gordon (Ruth), grandchildren Jackie (Taylor), Andy (Kerri) and Laura (Andrew), and great grandchildren Elisabeth and Rosalie. The graveside service and interment will take place on Wednesday…
ELLISTON, William George
After a brief illness, William “Beer Store Bill” Elliston passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Frances (Clay) for over 40 years. Lovingly remembered by his children Peggy (Mike) Agnew of Fergus, Shari (John) Thompson of La Salle, Jason Elliston of Kitchener and Vicki (Ron) MacClennan of Guelph. Devoted grandfather…
KRUEGER, Glen W. E.
Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Friday, May 5, 2023 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Donna Krueger for 44 years. Loving father of Robert and Wendy (Angelo), and grandfather of Taylor, Marisa, and Olivia. Glen will be missed by his brothers Ross, Keith (Liz), Roger, and Grant (Sue), his sister Linda, his…
LONGMAN, Jean
1952–2023. Passed away peacefully on March 30 with her family by her side. Loving wife to the late Steven Longman for 45 years in Elora. She will be missed by her children, Lucas (Neila) Longman & Jenanne Longman (Sean Connolly) & grandchildren; James, Clodagh, Abbey & Mairenn. Jean is survived by her mother Katherine Zabielski…
BLUE, Antony Charles
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph, on May 3, 2023. Cremation has taken place. He was a great outdoorsman who loved cycling, sailing, and kayaking, especially in Georgian Bay. Will be sadly missed by his sister Susan and best friends Edward Marchewka and Denise Freeman. Donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation…