MacKENZIE, URSULA CHRISTA
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MacKENZIE, URSULA CHRISTA
Ursula MacKenzie passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Meaford
Long Term Care Centre on October 19th, 2018 at the age of 82.
Born on December 14th, 1935 in Gornsdorf
(Erzgebirge), Germany, Ursula was a daughter of the
late George and Olga Richter, and she had five
siblings.
She leaves behind her loving daughter Doris Lajoie
(nee Ackermann) and John McGowan of Meaford.
She was predeceased by her daughter Susie
Ackermann (6 months old) and her son Rudy
Ackermann (48 years old). She was the dear
grandmother of Krista and Brian Wodhams,
Michelle Lajoie (Bobby Vandersluis), Nathalie
Ackermann, Lucas Ackermann, and great
grandmother of Kenzie and Scarlet. She will be fondly remembered by her
nephew Mick MacKenzie and all the family in Germany and the many friends she
made along the road.
Ursula came to Canada in 1960 with her husband Heinz Ackermann after she,
alone, fled communist Germany in a hay wagon. She received top student award
in her class to become a Canadian Citizen. She lived most of her life in Toronto
where she was a babysitter to as many as eight and then went on to become a
nursery school teacher. Summers and holidays all spent at the family’s most
favourite place, the cottage at Turtle Lake Muskoka. In 1967, the family moved
to a place near the White House in Washington DC where Heinz had a job that
included him baking for President Eisenhower. After which she returned to
Toronto. Then, she finally made it up to Meaford in 1981 to live on a hobby farm
with Robert MacKenzie. Ursula had a great love of animals, music, dancing,
singing, fashion, and keeping active. Her church was also very important to her.
Cremation has taken place and Ursula’s family will plan a celebration of her life at
a later date. As your expression of sympathy, donations to a charity of your
choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral
Home. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
HOSKINS, JOHN ANDREW
John Hoskins of Owen Sound passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at
Summit Place Nursing Home in Owen Sound at the age of 53.
Born on September 7, 1965 in Meaford, John was a son
of Jean Hoskins (nee Potter) and the late George
Hoskins.
John was the father of Alex Hoskins and Jessica Sisson.
He will be sadly missed by his partner Charlena Dorion
and her sons Devon and Brandon.
He was the dear brother of Bud Hoskins (late Joanne),
Lisa Hoskins (Steve McLean), and was predeceased by
his sister Kathy Turvey. He will be remembered by his
nieces Michelle and Lee, and his nephew Nicky.
John loved fishing, boating and nature. He had struggles in life and may he
now rest in peace.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family service at a later
date.
As your expression of sympathy donations to a charity of your choice would be
appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48
Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been
entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
BARNHART, SHIRLEY ELIZABETH
Shirley Barnhart of Meaford passed away peacefully at Chapman House
Hospice in Owen Sound on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the age of 87.
Born in Owen Sound on October 15, 1931, Shirley
was the daughter of Elston and Mabel (nee Dickin)
Dean.
She was predeceased by her husband Joe Barnhart in
1994.
Shirley was the much loved mother of Jean Dodds
and her husband Gary of Red Deer, Alberta. She
was the cherished grandma of Dallas Kroetsch and
his wife Mandy of Sacramento, California.
Shirley was predeceased by her brother Wally Dean.
A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Matt Foalden, will be conducted at the
Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 11
o’clock, with interment following at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford. Family
and friends will gather in the fellowship hall at the Olivet Baptist Church to
share refreshments and memories of Shirley.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Olivet Baptist Church or the
Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce ‘Chapman House’ would be appreciated
and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E.,
Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
SILVERTHORN BENNETT, CATHERINE ‘RUBY’
Catherine Ruby Isobel Quark Silverthorn Bennett was born October 4th, 1917
in Vantage, Saskatchewan, the fifth child of Daniel Quark and Emma Clarke
Quark who immigrated to Canada from the Isle of Man. After celebrating her
101st birthday, Ruby died October 8th, 2018 at
Riverbend Place in Cambridge, Ontario.
Ruby Bennett is predeceased by two husbands,
Wilbur Silverthorn, the father of her four
children, and Wallace Bennett as well as one
daughter, Heather Silverthorn Kumagai
(Thomas). She is survived by her three
children, Nova Wyse, David Silverthorn
(Maureen) and Mona Welfley. She was loved
by ten grandchildren, Jason Wyse (Jennifer) and Joel Wyse (Amanda), Nicole
Welfley Parsell, Megan and Aimee Welfley, Nathan Silverthorn (Julia) and
Rachael Silverthorn Leachman (Darryl), Melissa Craven (Richard), Shane and
Paula Kumagai (Josh Culp). She enjoyed the delights of thirteen great-
grandchildren, Joshua and Jeremy Wyse, Jasper Wyse, Makenna, Hailey and
Reagan Parsell, Kyle, Tyler and Sydney Leachman, Ethan and Natalia
Silverthorn and Charlotte and Eve Craven. Numerous nieces and nephews
enriched her life as well.
Having spent much of her life as a pastor's wife, Ruby lived in twelve different
places in both Canada and the United States. She was known for her singing
and directed church choirs. In later years she spent much time visiting shut-ins.
The memories of Ruby's life will be cherished by her family and friends.
A service of committal and interment will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery
in Meaford on Saturday November 3rd, 2018 at 1 o’clock. Family and friends
are welcome to gather at the Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre following
the interment to share refreshments and memories of Ruby. As your
expression of sympathy donations to World Vision would be appreciated and
may be made through Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford,
ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
HARE, D. MARIE
Born in Clarksburg on August 6, 1922, a daughter of the late Andrew Russell
and Mary Emma (nee Almond) Ormsby, Marie passed away in the presence of
loving family at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Sunday October 14,
2018 at the age of 96.
Marie was predeceased by her beloved husband
Carman Hare in 1986 and is remembered as the
devoted mother of Ron Hare and his wife Donna of
Meaford, Gary Hare and his wife Dorothy of Calgary
and Lorraine and her husband Bill Strain of Creemore.
She will be the sadly missed Gramma and Great
Gramma of Julie Hare and Phil Gorman of Kitchener
and their children Hayden and Terra; Trisha and Rob
Briscoe of Winnipeg and their children Liam, Hunter,
and Connor; and Jesse and Camilla Hare of Calgary
and their children Oakland and Tru.
Marie is recalled as a much loved sister by Glenn Ormsby (late Viola) of
Meaford. She was predeceased by her siblings: Ted Ormsby (late Mary),
Dorothy Ruthven (late Donald), Keith Ormsby (late Marion), and John ‘Jack’
Ormsby and is remembered fondly by Jack’s wife Lois of Meaford.
She was predeceased also by sisters-in-law Alice (late Everett) Lougheed and
Marion (late Harold) McKnight and a brother-in-law John (late Theresa) Hare.
Marie was a special aunt to her many nieces and nephews and their families.
Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E.
in Meaford on Wednesday from 4 until 7 p.m. Funeral services officiated by
Rev. SallyAnn Longfellow will be conducted at Meaford United Church on
Thursday October 18th at 11 a.m. with committal and interment to follow at
Lakeview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the
Meaford Nursing Home Auxiliary (cheques only please) or a charity of your
choice would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
MITCHELL, EDITH (formerly of Manning Avenue, Toronto)
Born in Toronto on May 10, 1924, a daughter of the Late Michael
Muccilli/Mitchell and Angela (Natalizia) Mitchell, Edith passed away
peacefully at the Meaford Hospital on October 8, 2018.
Edith was the loving mother of Dennis ‘Ken’
Fedoriuk and Noreen of Meaford.
She was predeceased by siblings Fiori, Adeline,
Guido and Pauline.
Edith was a grandmother to Dawn (Russell
Savage) and their son Dalton and Thane
Fedoriuk and his son Lucas.
She will be sadly missed by many nieces and
nephews.
Special thanks are extended to cousin Sandy Vetore for her years of care for
mother.
The family would also like to thank Errinrung Long Term Care Residence and
the Meaford Hospital for their wonderful support.
Interment of Edith’s cremated remains will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery
in Thornhill at a later date.
Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated and may
be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher Street East,
Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
McTAGGART, PATRICIA ROSE ANNE
…………..Service announced…………….
Pat, a resident of Meaford born in Toronto on April 13, 1942, the daughter of
the late Thomas and Doris (nee Clark) Scott, Pat passed away peacefully on
April 10, 2018 at the age of 75.
She is remembered as the mother and grandmother of
son John McTaggart (Lynn) of Mississauga and
children Scott (Anna) of Mississauga and Jason
(Quinn) of Guelph; son Keven McTaggart (Lucie) of
British Columbia and son Nathan; and son Glen
McTaggart (Trish) and children Christopher (Jessica)
and Alex (Simone) all of Mississauga.
She was a sister to Tom Scott (Helen) of Meaford and
will be recalled by her nieces and nephews and
families.
Cremation has taken place and a gathering celebrating Pat’s life will be held at
the Meaford Curling Club on Friday October 19, 2018 from 12 noon until 4
p.m. A private family disposition of her ashes will take place at a later date.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford
United Church Memorial Fund or Meaford Hospital Foundation would be
appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48
Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
BURNSIDE, WALTER CHARLES
(Veteran W.W. II)
Born in Toronto on July 26, 1925, a son of the late Robert and Maude (nee
Gray) Burnside, Walter passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services
in Meaford with his family by his side on Saturday October 6, 2018 at the age
of 93.
Walter was the beloved husband of Betty (nee Dixon)
Burnside of Meaford and dear father of Douglas of
Wasaga Beach, Kenneth of Meaford and Brian and his
wife Claudia of Uxbridge.
He will be sadly missed by his granddaughters Robin
Teabo and her husband Jarrid and Tina Burnside, his
three great grandchildren and two great-great
grandchildren.
Walter was a dear brother of Harold Burnside and
Gladys Henderson and was predeceased by his brother
Robert Burnside and his sister Doreen Jackson. He will be remembered also
by Robert’s wife Reta and Betty’s family: Doreen Gould (late John), Sofie
Sturgeon (late Vern), Ruby Weiland (late Mervin), Charles Dixon (late Ursula),
Shirley and John Grange and Laverne and Thelma Dixon.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at the Meaford Hospital and
also to Dr. Thorvald Ellingsen for their excellent care.
A funeral Service will be conducted at Meaford United Church on Friday
October 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. with visitation the hour prior. A service of
committal and interment of cremated remains will follow at Lakeview
Cemetery, Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital
Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson
Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements
are entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
WHEELER, FRANK MURRAY
With great sadness the family of Frank Wheeler announces his unexpected passing on
October 3, 2018 at Sunnyside Long Term Care Centre, Kitchener at the age of 83.
Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to
everyone. His laugh, his passion, his stories, his generous spirit
will be greatly missed. Born February 17, 1935, Frank was a
retired (and proud) career police officer initially with the Town
of Hanover, and then the OPP. He was stationed in Kitchener
for 15 years, then Mount Forest and Sauble Beach. He retired
in 1990 to his home town of Meaford.
He was the beloved husband of Joan Helen (nee McAfee)
Wheeler for over 60 years and loving father to his children
Rhonda Wheeler-Grein (Steve McKenna), Kevin Wheeler (Wendy Campbell), Dwayne
Wheeler (Jill); cherished Grandpa to Terry (Laura), Brent (Courtney), Vanessa, Kyle,
Jacob, James and Catherine and Great Grandpa to Peyton, Avary, Kaelin, Declan, Tayla
and Jordan. Frank is survived by brothers Ray (Howie) and Laurie. He was predeceased
by his parents Horace and Rowena (nee Curran) Wheeler of Meaford and siblings Borden
(Dolly), Florence (Leo), Lorne, Doris (Bill), Carl, and Reg. and will be remembered
fondly by his many nieces and nephews and their families.
In his younger years Frank played Sr. A hockey for Owen Sound and the Meaford
Knights. He was an avid fisherman who liked to keep busy and was always there to lend
a hand to anyone who asked. Frank was well know for a variety of crafts such as his oil
paintings on canvass and scenery painted saw blades and his detailed painting of ceramic
steins, tole pictures. He dabbled in photography, loved gardening, and was at one time an
African violet and orchid hybridizer. Frank will be recalled as a fan of NASCAR racing.
A funeral service will be held at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E.,
Meaford on Saturday October 6, 2018 at 1 p.m. with interment and committal to follow at
Lakeview Cemetery.
Special thanks to Sunnyside Home Alzheimer’s Unit in Kitchener, for their extraordinary
care and support. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Sunnyside Foundation in
Kitchener https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sunnyside-foundation/ would be
appreciated.www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
MARGARET IRENE (SCAIFE) JAMES
Margaret passed away peacefully at the Meaford Hospital on Tuesday, September 4,
2018 in her 98th year. Born in St. Catharines on June 15, 1921, she was the only
child of George Theodore Scaife and Florence May (Davey) Mattlin.
Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband William
John “Bill” James on April 25, 1983, in Meaford. She was
the loving mother, “Mom’, to her son Glyn James and his
wife Laurie of Owen Sound and to her daughter Cheryl
(James) Smith and her husband Brian of Meaford.
She was the adored “Gramma” of her grandchildren Kerri-
Ann Smith (Wesley) of Toronto, Kyle Smith (Becky) of
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Erin James (Derek) of
Toronto, and Evan James (Tiffany) of Tara.
“Gramma Margaret” was the much-loved great
grandmother of Eileigh, Brynn, Connor and Coen. She loved it when they visited
her.
Margaret was a long-time volunteer at the Meaford Nursing Home for 35 plus years
and the Midas Mart for over 15 years. She received the Peter Francis Memorial
Award for exemplary community development in the Municipality of Meaford in
2004. She was an avid antique collector, especially of old clothing. She enjoyed
making period hats for herself and for others and embellishing period costumes made
by her daughter. She took pride in and enjoyed the cottage at Christie Beach for 62
years which she and her husband Bill built by hand in 1953 being the first cottage on
the beach. She loved her home and enjoyed working in the garden.
Margaret’s family expresses a sincere thank you for the wonderful care given to
Margaret while in the Meaford Hospital by the outstanding nurses and staff, with
special thanks to Dr. James Wong.
A memorial funeral service will be held at the Ferguson Funeral Home on Saturday
October 13th at 11 a.m. with visiting the hour prior to service. If so desired and as
your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation would
be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher
St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caGIBBONS, BESSIE CATHERINE Born in Meaford on September 4, 1930, a daughter of the late Steven and Esther (nee Londry) Guy, Bessie passed away peacefully at the Meaford Hospital on Thursday September 20, 2018 at the age of 88. Bessie was predeceased by her husband Lionel Ariel Gibbons in October 2004 and is remembered by their children Audrey (Mrs. Norman Watson) of Meaford, Edna Gibbons of Owen Sound, Barry Gibbons (Gladys) of Clarksburg and Colleen (Mrs. Steven Spackman) of Calgary. She was predeceased by a daughter Lucille (late Dennis) Markle of Meaford. Bessie was a grandmother to eight: Chris and Heidi, Paul and Michelle, Sheena, Sasha and Jed, and Matthew and great-grandmother to their children. Bessie is also survived by a sister, Madeline Storey of Meaford and will be remembered also by her several nieces and nephews and their families. A graveside service and committal and interment will be conducted by Rev. Dan Mihalic at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford on Tuesday September 25th at 11 a.m. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Salvation Army, Owen Sound would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements are entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
ALMAS, KENNETH ROBERT ‘KEN’
Ken Almas of Meaford passed away suddenly at Meaford Hospital on Friday,
September 7, 2018 at the age of 61.
Born in Owen Sound on February 8, 1957, Ken was
a son of Velma (nee Simons) Almas-Fox and the late
Bev Almas and is remembered also by Ken Fox of
Meaford.
Ken was the cherished husband of 40 years of Tally
Almas (nee Knight) of Meaford.
He was the patient and caring father and best friend
of Jon Almas and his partner Kendall Doherty and
Blair Almas and his wife Sara, all of Meaford.
Ken was the proud ‘Opa’ of Rocco, Jase, and
Dallan.
He was the dear brother of Jack Almas and his wife Janet, Rick Almas and his
wife Bonnie, and Mary Almas of Meaford, and Sharon and her husband Derek
Bowers of Wasaga Beach. He was predeceased by his sister Brenda Almas and
his nephew Josh Almas. Ken will be remembered fondly by his many nieces,
nephews and their families.
Cremation has taken place and family and friends are invited to gather and
celebrate Ken’s life on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Meaford and St.
Vincent Community Centre, 151 Collingwood St. W., Meaford from 1 until 4
o’clock.
As your expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and
may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E.,
Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caHAMILTON, ROBERT JAMES Robert Hamilton of Meaford, Ontario passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the age of 74. Born in Guelph, Ontario on June 2, 1944, he was a son of the late William and Jean (nee Clark) Hamilton. Robert will be remembered as the cherished husband of Joanne Hamilton, and beloved father of Amy, Heather, and Caroline. In keeping with Robert’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a private family gathering.
WITMER, DONNA (nee ARMITAGE)
In the wee small hours of the morning – on the day before her 82nd birthday – Donna Mae
Witmer of Meaford, and formerly of Kitchener, slipped away on Tuesday August 21, 2018.
Donna was born and raised in Kitchener, the third beloved child of Harry and Marvel (nee
Underwood) Armitage. After decades of rallying in the face of myriad serious ailments, she
whispered her gracious thanks to the nurse and was finally able to let go.
This dearest of ladies is missed beyond words by her devoted
husband Darcy and her siblings: Verla (Rodger), Doug (Muriel),
Karen (late Larry), and Rhea (Dennis). She was adored by her
children Cyndi, Michael, Cathie (Mike) and Becky (Rob), her 14
grandchildren, step-grands, and their children.
A snapshot of Donna: freckles, creamsicles, licorice, Arrow,
Newscott, slingbacks, Revlon bronze lipstick, Streisand, Stratford
theatre, scotch and soda, crosswords, confidante, warm hands,
enviable complexion !! Irreplaceable Sweetheart, Sister, Best Friend,
Mother, Mother-in-law, Nana.
A graveside celebration remembering the joy she brought to the lives of those who knew her
will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford on Wednesday October 17th at 11 a.m.
where her ‘ashes’ will be laid to rest beside her youngest son, Steven (Susan). There on the
other side, she can again embrace the treasured family and friends who have gone before her,
and whom she has been missing so dearly.
And from Darcy: Should you go first and I remain,
One thing I’d have you do:
Walk slowly down that long, long path,
For soon I’ll follow you.
I’ll want to know each step you take
That I may walk the same,
For some day down that long, long road
You’ll hear me call your name.
Taken from “Should You Go First” by A.K. Rowswell
In recognition of Donna’s appreciation for the years of tender care she received, donations to
the Meaford Hospital Foundation, Owen Sound Regional Health Centre Foundation, or
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, Waterloo may be made directly or through the Ferguson
Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9 www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caMAHLER, RENA FRANCES
Born in Savage Harbor, PEI on January 26, 1920, Rena (nee Pigott) passed
away peacefully in Meaford on Sunday August 5, 2018 at the age of 98.
Rena was predeceased by her husbands Jim Leslie of
Toronto in 1969 and Ed Mahler of Meaford in 2001.
She will be remembered as the loved mother of
Heather and her husband Doug Brown of Meaford and
was predeceased by her son George Leslie in 2013
and is remembered by his wife Susan of Orleans.
Rena was the grandmother of Dustin Leslie and his
wife Ariel and Sean Leslie and his wife Sarah and
great grandmother to Alistair and Scarlet and step-
grandmother to Matthew and his wife Tawny Brown
and Paula Brown-Day and her husband Troy and step-great grandmother to
Chloe and Lexi.
Rena was a dear sister to Isabel Tudor of Oakville and was predeceased by
three sisters and will be remembered by her several nieces and nephews and
their families.
A lover of animals always, Rena’s loving presence will be missed by “Pwincess
Buttercup and J.J.”
Cremation has taken place and a graveside funeral and committal service and
interment of Rena’s ashes will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery, 382
Graham Street, in Meaford on Friday August 10th at 3 p.m. with a reception to
follow at the home of Heather and Doug Brown.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to Covenant
House, Toronto would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson
Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom
arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caRICHARDS, SHIRLEY FERN
Born in Meaford on March 6, 1959, a daughter of the late Robert and Blanche
(nee Smith) MacLeod, Shirley passed away peacefully in Meaford on Thursday
July 26, 2018 at the age of 59.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband John “Jack”
Richards in 2007.
She is remembered as a loving mother by her sons Jeff
and John Richards, both of Meaford and as a dear sister
by Bob (Peggy) MacLeod, George (late Coleen)
MacLeod, Ruth (Ray) Lidstone, Alice (late Roy)
McEachern, Murray MacLeod, Darlene MacLeod,
Dorothy Harvey, and Ray (Elaine) MacLeod and she
was predeceased by a sister Mary (late Pete) Harvey,
and brothers Harry and Eddie MacLeod and will be
remembered also by Eddie’s partner Donna.
Shirley will be recalled fondly by her many nieces and nephews and their
families and also by the family of the late Dennis Sadler.
A funeral service celebrating Shirley’ life will be conducted in the Community
Fellowship Hall of the Church of Christ, 113 Nelson St. W. in Meaford on
Monday July 30th at 11 a.m. where family will receive friends the hour prior to
service.
A service of committal and interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery,
Meaford.
Friends are invited to gather at the home of Ray and Elaine MacLeod, 25
Victoria Crescent, Meaford following the interment to share further
remembrances of Shirley with her family there.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society, Meaford Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice
would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home,
48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements are
entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caMcQUARRIE, JESSIE MARY
Jessie McQuarrie of Collingwood, and formerly of Thornbury and Meaford,
passed away suddenly at Cedar Rail Campground in Chesley on Saturday, July
14, 2018 at the age of 76.
Born on September 5, 1941, in Poplar Grove,
Saskatchewan, Jessie was a daughter of the late
Edwin and Joanna (nee Mac Fayden) Heal.
Jessie was the cherished wife of Bob Howell of
Collingwood. She was predeceased by her beloved
husband Ben McQuarrie in 2006.
Jessie was the much loved mother of Lorie Lynn
Green (Rob Howell) of Wasaga Beach, Jim
McQuarrie (Sue) of Meaford, and Richard
McQuarrie (Darlene) of Meaford.
She was the wonderful grandma of Victoria, Joey,
Aaron, Chris, Jeremy, Amanda, Shasta, Jodi, Jessica, Chadwick, and great
grandma to twelve.
Jessie was the dear sister of Joan Hutton (Terry), Ken Heal (MaryAnne), Doug
Heal (Cathy), and Dale Heal. She was predeceased by her grandson Justin, her
daughter-in-law Debbie and her brother-in-law John. Jessie will be remembered
fondly by her many nieces, nephews and their families.
A graveside service will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford on
Friday, July 20, 2018 at 12 noon. A Celebration of Jessie’s life will follow from 1
until 4 p.m., at Riverside Hall, 7th Line, in Meaford, ON.
As your expression of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would
be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48
Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been
entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caWILLIAMS, JOSEPH DAVID
Joe passed away peacefully at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on
Wednesday June 27, 2018 at the age of 89 and with his family by his side.
He was the son of the late Stanley
Williams and Maureen Greer and
will be remembered as a loved
husband of the former Joan Lister of
Meaford.
Joe is survived by his brother Rob
Williams of Cobourg.
He was a dear father of Karen (John)
of Meaford; Linda of Collingwood;
Patrick (Shelley) of Vancouver; Dan (Joanna) of British Columbia; Peter
(Cyndy) of Meaford; Julie of Collingwood and Jennifer (Jean-Francois) of
Quebec City and will be missed also by his grandchildren: Dr. Joel Cooper
(Melissa), Joshua, Scott, Patrick, Krysta (Jason), Matthew, Ryan, Craig, Allie,
Casandra, Meghan, Philippe, Jacob, Phoebe and by his great granddaughter
Emme.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Celebration will be held at the
Maple Meadows Clubhouse, 278 Graham St., Meaford on Saturday August 11,
2018 from 2 until 5 p.m.
As your expression of sympathy donations to the Parkinson Society would be
appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48
Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caWARFE, JAMES FRASER ‘JIMMY’
Jimmy was born in Toronto on October 19, 1944, son of the late George and
Ruby (nee Barclay) Warfe formerly of Meaford. He passed away peacefully at
Errinrung Residence in Thornbury where he had been a loved resident for
nearly 19 years at the age of 73.
Jimmy is survived by his devoted sister Joyce
Warfe and her partner Nelson Rapp of Meaford
and will be remembered as a very special uncle
by his niece Cindy Johnston of Meaford and her
daughters Katelyn and Alyssa; nephews Mark
Logan and partner Kelly Juniper of Meaford and
sons Jaxon and Chase; and Rob and Tray Logan
of Bradford and daughters Yolanda, Alex and
Rae. He will be fondly remembered as a dear
cousin by Jean and her husband Bruce Mackison
of Collingwood.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial funeral service celebrating Jimmy’s
life and character, officiated by Rev. Cathy Miller, will be conducted at the
Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E. in Meaford on Friday July 6th at
11 a.m. Family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall
of Christ Church Anglican where refreshments and further remembrances of
Jimmy will be shared.
A service of committal and interment of Jimmy’s ashes will be held at
Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford at 1:30 p.m.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Golden
Town Outreach would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caKELLETT, ALLISON “SUZIE”
Allison Kellett of Meaford passed peacefully with her family by her side on
Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound at the
age of 72.
Born in Lethbridge, Alberta on August 4, 1945,
Allison was the daughter of the late Bud and
Dorothy (nee Hiscocks) Francis. She is
remembered as a beloved wife by her husband
Brian Kellett of Meaford, loving mother to Philip
Kellett of Toronto and Sheila Kellett of
Tottenham, and adored grandmother to Quinn and
Madeline. She is survived by her brother Peter
Francis of Edmonton, Alberta.
Allison graduated from nurses training in
Vancouver, BC in 1968, practiced as a Registered
Nurse for over 43 years in Vancouver, Toronto, and finished her career at the
Meaford General Hospital.
She was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed golf, tennis and pickle ball. She
was long time member of the Bruce Trail Association and completed the end-
to-end hike of the Bruce Trail a few years ago.
A Memorial Mass will be conducted at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in
Meaford on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 11 o’clock.
If so desired as an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes
Association would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson
Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom
arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caGILLETT, MARLENE NANCY “MAR”
Marlene Gillett of Meaford passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 19,
2018 at the age of 63.
Born in Toronto on December 9, 1954, she was the
daughter of the late Roy and Marion (nee Chalupa)
Gillett.
Marlene was the much loved mother of Krissa
Liatopoulos (Tim), Korie Garcia (Gus), Erin
Liatopoulos (Eric) and Steph Liatopoulos (Jordan),
and wonderful ‘Pumma’ of Kiara, Sebastian,
Nathan, and Cora.
She was the cherished sister of Gary Gillett
(Rosie), and dear aunt of Allison and Dennis.
Mar was affectionately referred to as ‘Mumma
Mar’ by all who knew her well, as she was just that! She was a mother figure
to all and always greeted you with a warm hug and infectious laugh, and even
a stern lecture if you needed it. If you became a part of ‘Mumma Mar’s’ life
and circle, you always were. She was always willing to help a friend in need,
even if it meant doing without herself. Mar struggled with her health the past
few years but maintained her sharp wit and quirky sense of humour.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be conducted at the
Ferguson Funeral Home. Mar’s family invite everyone join them to celebrate
her life at Ted’s Range Road Diner, 9th Line, Meaford on Sunday, August 12,
2018 from 2 until 5 pm.
In keeping with Mar’s concern for other’s in need, donations to the Golden
Town Outreach would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson
Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom
arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caPALMER, LARRY
Born in Meaford on June 27, 1936, a son of the late George and Violet (nee
Picot) Palmer, Larry passed away at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on
Saturday June 16, 2018 at the age of 81.
Larry was the beloved husband of the former Ruth
Robinson whom he married on June 6, 1964 and
the couple shared some 54 years together.
He was predeceased by his brother Donald Palmer
(late Pauline) and is remembered fondly as a dear
uncle by his and the Robinson family nieces and
nephews and their families.
Friends will be received at the Ferguson Funeral
Home, 48 Boucher St. E in Meaford on Tuesday
June 26th from 2 until 4 p.m.
A private committal and interment of Larry’s ashes will take place at Duxbury
Cemetery at a later date.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy donations to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caHURLBURT, JAMES ARTHUR ‘JIM’
Jim Hurlburt of Meaford passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the
Meaford Hospital on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the age of 76.
Born in Toronto on April 28, 1942, he was the son of the
late Arthur and Grace (nee Procunier) Hurlburt.
Jim was the cherished husband of Diane (nee Hern-Black)
Hurlburt of Meaford. He was the much loved father of
Sharon Hurlburt (Mike Hermann), Mark Hurlburt (Judy),
Peter Hurlburt (Sandra), and Sarah Venton (Kris). Jim was
the wonderful grandpa of Samantha, David, Jaimee, Anna,
Kylie, Ethan, Hudson, and Gwenhwyfar.
He will be remembered fondly by his sisters Mary Duddy
(Ian) and Margaret Parke (Larry), his mother-in-law Phyllis
Hern-Black, his sisters-in-law Jan Hurlburt (Allan) and Andrea Weiner (late
Marshall), and his many nieces, nephews and their families. Jim was predeceased
by his sister Pat Hurlburt.
Jim thoroughly enjoyed music and directing and singing with the choir at the
Meaford First Baptist Church. He obtained his private pilot’s license and loved
flying the Cessna and Piper planes. Jim’s skills and abilities were noticed and
appreciated as a theatre lighting technician during his college years at OAC
Guelph and volunteered with some musicals at the Meaford Opera House. He
learned to love farming from his Grandpa Procunier and made that his career
choice, farming for almost 50 years in St. Vincent Township.
Family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church in Meaford on Monday,
June 18th from 11 until 1 o’clock. A funeral service, officiated by Reverend David
Young and Pastor Jim Neale, will be conducted at 1 o’clock, with a time for
refreshments and sharing memories of Jim following in the fellowship hall. A
private family service of committal and interment will take place at Lakeview
Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy donations to the Meaford First Baptist Church
would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48
Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been
entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caBADGER, KIM
Kim Badger of Sunnyside Beach in Meaford, passed away peacefully on
Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound with
family by her side at the age of 95.
Born and raised in Wilmette, Illinois, Kim was the
daughter of the late Walter and Edna (nee Seiden)
Maughan.
Kim was predeceased by her beloved husband
Clifford Badger in 2006.
She is remembered as the loving mother of Kenneth
and his wife Brenda Badger of Owen Sound, Maren
and her husband John Leonard of Winnipeg, Carol
and her husband Stephan Tremblay of Meaford, and
was predeceased by her son Christopher Badger in
2008.
Kim was the loving grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 12.
She was predeceased by her brother Thomas Maughan.
Kim was a trained ballerina and danced professionally up until the time she
graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago and met Cliff. After
moving to Canada she earned her teaching certificate at the National Ballet and
opened the Kim Badger School of Ballet in Collingwood and Meaford where
she continued to teach well into her 60’s. She had a passion for cooking,
loved to knit and sew, and was an avid reader.
Funeral services, officiated by the Venerable Judy Walton, will be conducted at
St. George’s Anglican Church in Clarksburg on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at 11
o’clock. There will be a time for refreshments and sharing in the fellowship
hall following the service. A private family service of committal and interment
will take place at Duxbury Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital
Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made
through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, N4L 1B9
to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caCLARK, FRANK GORDON
Frank Clark of Meaford passed away peacefully at Chapman House Hospice
in Owen Sound with his loving wife and family by his side on Friday May 25,
2018 at the age of 65.
Frank was born in Collingwood on February 25, 1953, the son of the late
Gordon ‘Steamer’ and Verna (nee Johnson) Clark.
Frank was the cherished husband of Irene (nee
Swannell) Clark of Meaford.
He was the much loved father of Scott Clark
(Jenna), Tammy Parrish (Paul), Brandy Kinghan,
Angie Laghi, and Tanya Clark.
Frank was the proud grandpa of Jordan, Brett, Sky,
Liam, Makenzie, Quinn, Emma, Celine, Erica,
Emily, and Payton.
He was the dear brother of Dorothy Hiltz (David Ripley) and was predeceased
by his brother-in-law Rick Hiltz.
Frank will be remembered fondly by the Swannell family.
A funeral service will be conducted at Christ Church Anglican in Meaford on
Tuesday, May 29th at 11 o’clock, with visiting the hour prior to service.
A service of committal and interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in
Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy donations to the Chapman House Hospice
would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home,
48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been
entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caRUTT, JAMES B. ‘JIM’
Jim passed away peacefully at his home in Meaford on Thursday May 17, 2018
at the age of 70.
He will be recalled as the loving husband of Brenda
(nee Wickens) and as the much loved father and Dad
of Michelle and her husband Mark Carlson of
Meaford and sorely missed Poppa of Alexandra
Carlson of Williamsford, Jordan Carlson of
Thornbury and Levi Carlson at home, Meaford.
He is survived by a sister, Leona (late Jack) Rowley,
of London and he was predeceased by a brother
Donald Rutt of Owen Sound.
Jim will be remembered also by his sister-in-law
Krisella Wickens of Meaford.
Jim’s canine companion ‘Bear’ will also miss his presence in the family home.
Jim enjoyed a wide variety of interests during his life including serving as a
Volunteer Fire Fighter with the Meaford Department. He was an accomplished
photographer and guitarist who could play anything from classical to gospel
music. He was an amateur astronomer and brilliant electronics technician
working at the Penetang Mental Health Centre, Edwards and the Department
of National Defence. Jim especially enjoyed fishing and camping and
anything ‘outdoors’.
Cremation has taken place and a private family disposition of Jim’s ashes will
take place at a later date.
Special thanks are extended by the family to Dr. Nathalie Sauriol and the
V.O.N. for the never ending compassionate care and support enabling Jim to
stay in his beloved home with family. As your expression of sympathy, Jim’s
family requests that you offer a ‘random act of kindness’ or ‘pay it forward’ in
memory and recognition of Jim. “Go Rest High On That Mountain”
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48
Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caAUSTIN, WILLIAM ‘BILL’ EDWARD Veteran WWII (Medic)
Born in Meaford on June 20, 1924, a son of the late George and Mabel (nee
Washford) Austin of England, Bill passed away peacefully at the Meaford
Hospital on Tuesday May 8, 2018 at the age of 93.
Bill was the much loved and devoted Dad of Linda
Sewell (David) of Meaford, Frances Jolley (Richard)
of Owen Sound, Shirley Austin (Scott) of Meaford
and Sharon Austin of Acton. He will be the sorely
missed Papa of Gregory (Sonja) and Anthony
(Amanda), Amanda and Holly, Meagan (Chris),
Cameron and Austin, and Owen and great
grandfather to Tyson, Emily and Paisley.
Bill will be remembered as a dear brother and
brother-in-law by Roy (late Ethel) of Hamilton,
Frances Sommers of Calgary, Don Austin and his wife Fran of Meaford, June
White and her husband Gord of Meaford, Gladys Dobson (late Howard) of
Meaford, and Shirley Austin and her friend Dave Nelson of British Columbia.
He was predeceased by siblings George Austin (late Hazel) of Toronto, Harold
Austin of Collingwood, Agnes (late Max) Fletcher, Les Austin and Gwen
Cramp all of Meaford. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Winnifred Austin
of Collingwood and Gord Cramp of Meaford and he will be recalled fondly by
his many nieces and nephews and their families.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial funeral service will be conducted at
Christ Church Anglican in Meaford on Tuesday May 15th where Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 32 will conduct a remembrance service to honour
their comrade at 11 a.m.
A service of committal and interment of Bill’s ashes will take place at
Lakeview Cemetery following the service and family will receive friends in the
lower fellowship hall of Christ Church Anglican where they will share
refreshments and further remembrances of Bill with all thereafter. As your
expression of sympathy, donations to RCL Branch 32 Poppy Fund or a charity
of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson
Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom
arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caCATHRAE, SHIRLEY LEONA
Born in St. Vincent Township on June 5, 1933, a daughter of the late Clifford
and Mary (nee Young) Ford, Shirley passed away peacefully at her residence
in Meaford, on Sunday May 6, 2018 at the age of 84.
Shirley was predeceased by her first husband, Robert
‘Bob’ Morris in 1969, after which time she assumed
the role of owner, operator and caring manager of the
family business in Meaford, ‘Morris Memorials’,
where she became respected in the community and
surrounding area for her many years of dedicated
service to the citizens she served with great
compassion and empathy.
Shirley later married William ‘Bill’ Cathrae and the
couple enjoyed a fulfilling and active life together,
sharing both work and leisure time, and retirement together. They enjoyed over
46 happy years together.
Shirley will be recalled as a much-loved mother by her children, all of
Meaford, and as a cherished and loving gramma to her grandchildren: Judy
and her husband Paul Schultz, and their sons Matthew and Timothy; Terri-Lee
Morris and her sons Jason and Jacob; and Robert Morris and his wife Dawn,
and their children Cameron and Teagan. She was predeceased by an infant
brother Richard and is remembered as a dear sister by Sharon and her husband
Richard Turner of Meaford.
Shirley was a special sister-in-law to the Cathrae family: Blanche (late John),
Marie (late Lloyd), Doug and his wife Orla, Bonnie (late Ted Cathrae), all of
Owen Sound, and Carol (late Harvey) Parkin of Meaford. She will be
remembered also by the Morris family: Howie and her husband Ray Wheeler
of Meaford, Marilyn and her husband Art Alderson of British Columbia and
Pat (late Bill) Morris of Brampton. She will be sorely missed by her several
nieces and nephews and their families.
A private family service of committal and interment of Shirley’s ashes will
take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford. A gathering to share and to
celebrate Shirley’s life with the community she served will be conducted at theMeaford Curling Club, 130 Collingwood St. W., Meaford on Saturday June 16th from 1 until 4 p.m., with tributes being offered at 1 p.m., followed by a reception. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford First Baptist Church, Canadian Cancer Society or Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
MANNING, WALTER EDWARD
Walter Manning, born in Saskatchewan on November 11, 1922, a son of the late
Frederick and Georgina (nee Storey) Manning, passed away in Owen Sound on
Monday April 30, 2018 at the age of 95.
A longtime resident of the Bognor community and former
Road Superintendent of Sydenham Township, Walter was
the beloved husband of 57 years of Orla (nee McMillan)
now residing in Owen Sound.
He will be recalled as a much loved Dad, Grandpa and
Great Grandpa by his children and their families: Fred
and his wife Valerie of Bognor and their children Travis
and his wife Crystal and their daughter Kendal of
Caroline, Alberta, Keegan and Kaelan both at home; Mark
and his wife Heather of Tottenham and their children
Michayla and Alanna; and Heather and her husband Randy Thompson of Massie and
their children Devin and Jordan both at home.
Walter was predeceased by brothers Archie of Owen Sound and formerly of Guelph,
Gordon (late Eva) of Walters Falls and a sister Jean Mountjoy (late Bruce) of
Blackstock. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Jackie and her husband Irv Ramsay
of Owen Sound and brother-in-law Eldon and his wife Carol McMillan of Calgary.
He was predeceased by a brother-in-law Terry McMillan and is remembered by Faith
Ann and he will be remembered fondly by his several nieces and nephews and their
families.
Cremation has taken place and family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral
Home in Meaford on Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. A memorial funeral service
celebrating Walter’s life will be conducted at the Bognor Community Hall on
Saturday May 5th at 1 p.m. with a service of committal and interment of his ashes at
McLean’s Cemetery, Bognor to follow. Family will receive friends at the Hall for a
time of refreshment and sharing of further memories of Walter following the
interment. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to
Municipality of Meaford - McLean’s Cemetery would be appreciated and may be
made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9.
www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caSALTONOSKI, ALLAN WILLIAM ‘SALTY’
Allan Saltonoski of Meaford, and formerly of Walter’s Falls, passed away in
Meaford on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the age of 89.
Al was the beloved husband of Lois (nee Young)
Saltonoski of Meaford.
He is survived by his sister Mary O’Carroll of
Montreal, and will be remembered fondly by Lois’s
family and by his many nieces, nephews and their
families.
Al had a long and fulfilling career with Molson
Brewery where he was elected to active Membership to
the Master Brewers Association of America. Al and
Lois went on numerous travelling adventures across the
globe. He was a very proud Rotarian and an avid curler and golfer. Al enjoyed
his time spent with the gang on hunting excursions in northern Ontario and
Manitoba. He will be remembered for his many contributions in the Walter’s
Falls community as a volunteer, Hall Board president, and founding organizer
for the Walter’s Falls Art Show. He was a devoted and loving master to a
number of Bichon Frise dogs, and most recently ‘Maggy’.
A celebration of Allan’s life will take place at the Walter’s Falls Community
Centre on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 1 until 4 p.m., with tributes being shared
at 1 o’clock followed by a time for refreshments and sharing memories.
Family and friends will gather for a service of committal and interment at
McLean’s Cemetery at 4 o’clock.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or
the Rotary Club of Meaford would be appreciated and may be made through
the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to
whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caHENNING, DOROTHY
Dorothy Marie Henning, formerly of Meaford, passed away at Lee Manor in
Owen Sound on Thursday April 26, 2018 at the age of 94.
Dorothy was the daughter of the late Russell and Pearl
(née Armstrong) Laycock and was predeceased by her
husband Stewart Fraser Henning in 2000.
She will be remembered as the loving mother of
Dennis of Meaford; Pat Markle and her husband Bob
of Formosa; Marilyn and her partner Ray Coach also of
Meaford and Mike and his partner Karen of Burks
Falls.
She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren
Kathy Phillips, Sean and Ryan Markle and Matt and
Stephen Henning, four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
A brother Harold Laycock and sister Lorna McCracken survive Dorothy.
She was predeceased also by brothers Max, Martin, Bill and Ted and by her
sisters Betty Hayward and Catherine Skelton and she will be remembered by
her many nieces and nephews and their families.
Dorothy’s family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in
Meaford on Friday May 4th from 1 o’clock until 2:30 when family tributes will
be shared at 2:30 p.m.
A private family interment of Dorothy’s ashes will follow at Lakeview
Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be
appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48
Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been
entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caALMOND, RONALD ERNEST
Born at the Cottage Hospital in Meaford on July 1st 1937, a son of the late
Ernest and Elma (Holmes) Almond, Ron passed away peacefully and
comfortably just before dawn on April 16th at his residence for the past year
and a half, Kelso Pines Retirement Home in Owen Sound in his 81st year.
Ron will be remembered as the loving brother of
James (Isabel) Almond and Shirley (Dale) Keaveney
all of Meaford and by his nephews Bradey Almond
of Meaford, Brandon Keaveney (Dawna) of Wasaga
Beach and Josh Keaveney (Liz) of Brampton. Ron
was predeceased by his nephews Bradley and Kent
Almond. He will be sadly missed by his great nieces
and nephew.
Ron worked his entire career at the head branch of
the Royal Bank on Front Street in Toronto. He was
an avid walker and square dancer who loved to travel to square dances
throughout Ontario and as far afield as Florida.
Cremation has taken place and a family service will follow at a later date.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the North East Grey Health
Clinics - Meaford Medical Centre or the Friends of Meaford Library - Meaford
Library building fund, would be greatly appreciated and may be made through
the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher Street E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to
whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caBOYLE, ELEANOR ‘BUNNY’
Eleanor, the daughter of the late Norman and Myrtice Boyle of Meaford,
passed away with her family by her side at the Campbell House Hospice in
Collingwood on Wednesday, April 11 2018 at the age of 77.
Eleanor was predeceased by her daughter Nancy
Daigle and brother Vincent Boyle both of Meaford.
She will be sadly missed as a loving mother by Chuck
(Cindy) Murray of Owen Sound, Rob (Lillian)
Murray, Leanne (Rod) Harvey, and Trevor (Jenn)
Harvey all of Meaford and by her 13 grandchildren
and 11 great grandchildren.
Eleanor was the sister of Ivan (Mary) Boyle and
Robert Glen Boyle both of Meaford. She is also
remembered by her special friend Harvey Fulford.
Bunny’s family extends a special thanks to staff and volunteers at the
Campbell House Hospice and dialysis department of Collingwood G & M
Hospital for their kind and tender care. Cremation has taken place and as per
Eleanor’s request there will be no public funeral. A private family service of
committal and interment of her ashes will take place at a later date.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy donations to the Campbell
House Hospice Collingwood would be appreciated and may be made through
the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher Street East, Meaford N4L 1B9 to
whom arrangement have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caMcTAGGART, PATRICIA ROSE ANNE
…………..Service announced…………….
Pat, a resident of Meaford born in Toronto on April 13, 1942, the daughter of
the late Thomas and Doris (nee Clark) Scott, Pat passed away peacefully on
April 10, 2018 at the age of 75.
She is remembered as the mother and grandmother of
son John McTaggart (Lynn) of Mississauga and
children Scott (Anna) of Mississauga and Jason
(Quinn) of Guelph; son Keven McTaggart (Lucie) of
British Columbia and son Nathan; and son Glen
McTaggart (Trish) and children Christopher (Jessica)
and Alex (Simone) all of Mississauga.
She was a sister to Tom Scott (Helen) of Meaford and
will be recalled by her nieces and nephews and
families.
Cremation has taken place and a gathering celebrating Pat’s life will be held at
the Meaford Curling Club on Friday October 19, 2018 from 12 noon until 4
p.m. A private family disposition of her ashes will take place at a later date.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford
United Church Memorial Fund or Meaford Hospital Foundation would be
appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48
Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.
www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caRAPP, KENNETH JOHN
Kenn Rapp, born in Hanover on December 31, 1933, a son of the late Wilfred
and Lorraine (nee Procknow) Rapp, passed away at the Markdale Hospital on
Monday April 9, 2018 at the age of 84.
Kenn was predeceased by his wife, the former
Myrtle Boyes of Meaford, and he is lovingly
remembered by his partner Dorothy Doran of
Meaford.
He was the father of John (Marilla) Rapp of
Oakville and Cameron (Katherine) Rapp and
grandfather to their children Logan and Courtney.
Kenn was a brother to Ron (Marg) Rapp of Mount
Forest, Dorene (George) Holunga of Vineland,
Linda (Jim) Rumble of Southampton, and Sharon
(Phil) Zamplino of Ayton and their families.
He was predeceased by an infant sister Esther and by brothers Lorne and Lloyd
and is remembered by Lloyd’s wife Jenny of Hamilton and sisters Margaret
(late Neil) Edwards of Brantford and Mary (late Dewart) Maclean of
Campbellford.
Many will recall ‘Ginger’ as his canine companion.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service of committal and
disposition of his cremated remains will take place at a later date.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to a charity of your
choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral
Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have
been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caSIMS, OLIVE
Olive Sims of Meaford passed away peacefully at Summit Place Nursing Home
in Owen Sound on Sunday, April 8, 2018 in her 98th year.
Born on July 22, 1920, she was a daughter of the late
James and Olive (nee Jones) Maher.
Olive was predeceased by her beloved husband Tom
Sims in 1987.
She was the adored mother of Lin Sims of Burk’s
Falls, Pat Sims of Meaford, and Libby Sims also of
Meaford.
Olive is survived
by her brother
Barnard Maher of Winnipeg and was
predeceased by her brother Ed Maher and
sister Iris Shakell. She will be
remembered fondly by her many nieces,
nephews and their families.
A funeral service will be conducted at
Christ Church Anglican in Meaford on
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.
with interment to follow at Lakeview
Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital
Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made
through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L
1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caBOYD, WILMA ANN
Born in Meaford on October 10, 1945, a daughter of the late Howard and
Wilda (nee Gekill) Sampson, Wilma passed away in the presence of her loving
family in Meaford on Thursday April 5, 2018 at the age of 72.
Wilma will be remembered by her beloved
husband of 51 years, Wayne Boyd of Blantyre and
as a devoted mother and grandmother to Angi
Scarrow and her husband Rodney of Mulmur and
their children Travis and Jesse, Lori Boyd of
Toronto, and Jason Boyd, also of Blantyre.
She was a dear sister to Carl Sampson and his
wife Sylvia of Meaford and sister-in-law to
Marilyn Rutherford (Bev) of Collingwood, Donna
Norton (late Allan) of Rosseau, Betty Muxlow
(late Cecil) of Rocklyn and Allan Boyd and his
wife Betty of Blantyre. Wilma was a special aunt to their families.
A memorial funeral service celebrating Wilma’s life will be conducted at the
First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple Street in Collingwood on Tuesday, April
10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Friends will be received from 12:30 until the hour of
service.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford
Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the
Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom
arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.caLOUGHEED, BARBARA ISABELLE
Barb Lougheed of Meaford passed away peacefully with family by her side at
the Meaford Hospital on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the age of 82.
Born on December 30, 1935, Barb was a daughter
of the late Harry Howey and Isabelle (nee Woods),
and will be remembered fondly by her step-father
Frank Bennett (Hanna) of Markdale.
Barb was predeceased by her husband Denny
Lougheed in 1982. She will be remembered by
her former husband Bert Sadler (Marion) of
Clarksburg and will be sadly missed by her dear
friend Wayne Kitchener of Meaford.
She was the cherished, beloved and devoted Mom
of Carol Sadler Fox (Lyle McConnell) of
Meaford, Grandma of Alicia Fox of Meaford, Rory Fox (Lisa Douglas) of
Meaford, Jenny Fox Nicholson (Tyler) of Barrie, and wonderful Great
Grandma of Jacob, Oliver, Sophie, Rowan, and Amelia.
Barb will always be remembered as a loving mother-in-law by Gary Fox
(Sharon) of Meaford.
She is survived by her sister Sandra Love of Markdale, her brothers Bob and
Mike Howey both of Kitchener, and will be remembered fondly by their
families. Barb was predeceased by her sisters Marjorie and Margie, and by her
brother George.
A private family graveside service will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery in
Meaford. A public celebration of Barbara’s life will be announced at a later
date.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
or the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made
through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L
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