GRAY, RUTH ISABELL Born in Euphrasia Township, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (nee Curry) McConnell on September 13, 1922, Ruth passed away in Owen Sound in the presence of loving family on Thursday February 8, 2018 at the age of 95. Ruth was predeceased by her beloved husband James Gray in 2010 while the couple were residents of Ridgetown and shortly thereafter Ruth moved back to Meaford. She is lovingly remembered by her son Rick Gray of Lindsay and daughter-in-law Tina of Thornbury and was predeceased also by a son Tom Gray in 2017 and is recalled with fondness by his wife Linda of Owen Sound. She will be remembered also by her adopted daughter Danielle Gray of Niagara Region. Ruth was a dearly loved Grandmother and Great-grandmother to Amy Ellard-Gray and Kim Ellard and daughter Avery of Guelph, and Sarah Gray and her son Aiden McKee of Owen Sound. She is survived also by her only surviving sister Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Falvey (late Dan) of Meaford. Ruth was predeceased by six sisters: Edna Smith, Mabel Wonch, Lena McConnell, Florence Sherwood, Jean Eisenhofer, and Marjorie Culbert and by two brothers, Jim and Phene McConnell. She will be recalled as a special aunt to her many nieces and nephews and their families. Cremation has taken place and a memorial celebration of Ruth’s life will held at a later date to be announced. A private family service of committal and interment of her ashes will take place at St. James’ Fairmount Anglican Church Cemetery. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation or Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound 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
FOX, JUDITH ELLEN ‘JUDY’ (nee THOMAS) Judy Fox of Meaford passed away peacefully at the Meaford Hospital on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the age of 76. Born in Meaford on August 2, 1941, Judy was a daughter of the late John and Doris (nee Dick) Thomas. She was the beloved wife of James Fox of Meaford, and much loved mother of Evan Fox of Toronto. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford at a later date. 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.ca
SPRINGER, SHERRY ANN Sherry passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Grey Highlands on Monday January 29, 2018 at the age of 51. She is survived by her mother June (nee Skinner) Varley of Grey Highlands and father Walter Varley and his spouse Pat Price of Collingwood and by her beloved husband Gordon Springer of Grey Highlands. Sherry was the loved mother of Chris Springer and his wife Amie and Matt Springer and his partner Jenn Robinson all of Collingwood, Anthony and Brandon Springer both at home, Sarah Springer and her partner Matt Kydd of Owen Sound and Emiliee Springer, also at home, Grey Highlands. She will be sorely missed by her 18 grandchildren. Sherry was a dear sister to Paul Varley of Owen Sound, Ron Varley and his wife Peggy of Collingwood, David Varley of Bancroft and Cheryl Varley and her partner Dan Santa of Collingwood. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, cousins and their families. Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., in Meaford on Friday evening, February 2nd from 5 until 8 o’clock. Funeral services will be conducted at Christ Church Anglican in Meaford on Saturday February 3rd at 1:30 p.m. with a service of committal and interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Diabetes Association or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
RAYNARD, DOROTHY PRISCILLA Born in Yarmouth Nova Scotia on February 18, 1933, a daughter of the late George and Margaret Surette (nee Robichaud), Dorothy passed away at her home in Meaford on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the age of 84. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband John in 2016, and was predeceased by her son Dan in 2004. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Betty Ann and Georgina from Nova Scotia, and was predeceased by her siblings Virginia, Kenneth, Marjorie, Yvonne, Charles, Margaret, and Scottie. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Dorothy was raised by her maternal grandparents until the age of 15. She moved home with her parents for a few years and then married John Raynard at the age of 17. They worked together at Cosmos Imperial Mills in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and then moved to Meaford, Ontario where she worked at Globe Mills and West Mills. She met many wonderful friends throughout her years working in the textile industry. She always made time to talk with friends and family and let them know how special they were to her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church in Meaford on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 1p.m. A service of committal and interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society 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.ca
SCHEIFELE, GRANT B.A., LL.B, QC Grant passed away on December 29, 2017 at the age of 83 after spending Christmas with his family. Loving husband of Barb for 55 years. Wonderful father to Lori (Sanjeev), Kari (Steve), and Bob (Robin). Proud grandfather of Timothy, Jocelyn, Alexandra, and Teddy. Brother of Jean, Dorothy, Marilyn (deceased), and twin Warren. Cherished uncle to many. Grant practiced law for 50 years primarily at Scheifele, Erskine, and Renken and was recognized as a Specialist in Civil Litigation. He was the Chair of the Meaford Hospital and Grey County Children's Aid Society. Grant will be remembered as a phenomenal husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was an avid tennis player, golfer, and downhill skier at Georgian Peaks and in Utah. Thank you to Dr. Jim Wong for his loving care over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Grant's name to the Meaford Hospital Foundation, the Meaford Hall and Cultural Foundation, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society would be appreciated and may be made directly or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. A private family service has taken place and a celebration of Grant’s life will be announced. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
JOLLEY, ROBERT “BOB” LINDSAY Born in Toronto on May 24, 1944, a son of the late Robert Arthur and Annie (nee Wright) Jolley, Lindsay passed away unexpectedly at his home in Georgian Bluffs on Thursday December 21, 2017 at the age of 73. Lindsay is remembered as the loved husband of Carol (nee Lyon) Jolley and as the devoted father and grandfather of son Robert (Heather) Jolley of Owen Sound and their children David and Tash (Nick); daughter Cynthia (Jim) Sylvest of Owen Sound and children Jake (Brianna), Jamie, Dylan and Dakota; daughter Tammy Jolley (Brad Gill) of Owen Sound and children Broadie, MacKala (Travis); and daughter Lindsey (Matt) Watson also of Owen Sound and son Liam. Lindsay was also a great grandfather to five and brother to Bernice Nye (late Alf) of Owen Sound. He will be fondly remembered by his mother-in-law Anne Lyon (late Mac) formerly of Meaford. Cremation has taken place and a private family service of committal and interment of Lindsay’s ashes will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in the spring of 2018. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke 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.ca
WILSON, GERALD EDDIE (June 16, 1944 - December 18, 2017) Gerry, a son of the late Joseph and Violet (nee Hyland) Wilson, passed away at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Monday December 18, 2017 in his 74th year. He is remembered as the beloved husband of Jean (nee Scarrow) Wilson of Meaford and much loved father of Barbara Wilson (Tammy) of Wetaskiwin, AB and was predeceased by his son John Wilson in 2015. He was a dear brother of Ken (Ethel); Audrey Reynolds (late Doug); Margaret Manchester (Rick); Jean Pelland (John); Betty Murphy (Jim); Shirley Cole (late Victor) and David and brother-in-law of Grace. Gerry was predeceased by his siblings William; Grenville; Mary; Milton; Stan; Donald; Myrna; Helen and Gordon and will be remembered also by his many nieces and nephews and by his good friend Derek. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service and interment of Gerry’s ashes will take place in the Spring at Lakeview Cemetery, Meaford at a date to be announced. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Nursing Home Auxiliary 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
BEASLEY, LEE SCOTT Born in Meaford on November 29, 1954, a son of Gwen and Ken Beasley, Lee passed away at the Meaford Hospital on Friday December 15, 2017 at the age of 63. Lee is survived by his wife Shirley ‘Liz’ (nee Jones) Beasley of Meaford and is remembered as the dear Dad of Justin Beasley, Jessica Beasley and Krista Sim and grandfather of Kara Collins and Dakota Beasley. He is also survived by brothers Sheldon, Dale and Glen Beasley and by their families. Cremation has taken place and a private family disposition of Lee’s 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 were entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
ACRES, MARY MARGARET A longtime Meaford resident and familiar cheerful face to many, Mary (nee Ianosch) passed away peacefully at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Saturday December 9, 2017 at the age of 96. She was predeceased by husbands Frank Bertram Ridd in 1971 and William Acres in 1988 and she will be fondly remembered as a dear mother by her son John Bertram ‘Bert’ Ridd. Mary will be recalled as a much loved grandmother by Chris Ridd and great grandmother of James and Thomas. Sincere gratitude is extended by Mary’s family to the many friends, neighbours and caregivers in the community who knew Mary throughout her life and who have been so supportive during this time. Cremation has taken place and a graveside committal and interment of her ashes will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in the spring of 2018 when her ashes will be interred with her husband Frank. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Nursing Home Auxiliary 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 were entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
DOUGLAS, BETTY MARGARET Born in Euphrasia Township on June 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Edward and Florence (nee Falls) Lanktree, Betty Douglas of Owen Sound and a longtime former resident of her home in Meaford passed away peacefully in the presence of loving family at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Friday December 8, 2017 at the age of 87. Betty is remembered as the much loved and devoted wife of Mack Douglas who predeceased her on July 18, 2017. Betty met Mack through their mutual interest in baseball and the couple wed in Rocklyn in 1948 and enjoyed their life together. Betty and Mack worked together for many years in their insurance business. However, Betty’s main passion was that of caring for her family and community for which her giving manner will not be forgotten. She is remembered also as the much loved mother of Janis Douglas and her husband Jack Langridge and the late Gail DouglasBecks and she will be fondly recalled by her grandchildren: Alison Barfoot and her husband Adam, Scott Becks and Jeremy Booth and by step-child Elena Langridge and also by her great grandchildren Julia Barfoot and Blake Barfoot. Betty was predeceased by a granddaughter Kimberly Booth and sisters Helen Harvey and Barbara Mohr and brother-in-law Murray Douglas. She will be fondly remembered by Greg Becks (Ann), Carl Mohr and Lois Douglas. Cremation has taken place and a memorial funeral service celebrating Betty’s life will be conducted at Meaford United Church, officiated by Rev. SallyAnn Longfellow, on Friday December 15th at 12 o’clock. Betty’s family will receive friends in the fellowship hall at the church following the service. A family service of committal and interment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to Chapman House Residential Hospice or Meaford United Church may be made directly or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
DUNNILL, ROBERT JOHN “BOB” Bob Dunnill of Meaford passed away peacefully with his loving wife Marie by his side at the Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the age of 80. Born in Collingwood on September 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Hugh and Mary (nee Dinsmore) Dunnill. Bob was the cherished husband of Marie Dunnill (nee Lambe) of Meaford. He was the kind and fun loving father of Ken Dunnill (Joanne) of Hamilton, Kathy Dunnill (Mike) of Hamilton, Keith Dunnill (Donna) of Meaford, and Karen Dunnill (Chris) of Chatsworth. Bob was the warm, caring and selfless grandpa of John, Theresa, Kolton, Cody, Destiny, and was predeceased by Chad. He was the great grandpa of Zackery and Taylor. He will be fondly remembered by the Dunnill, Dinsmore and Lambe families. All who knew Bob will remember him for his contagious smile, joyful laugh, and his sense of humour. He was a dedicated sports fan no matter how poorly the team played. Bob was talented with his hands, whether he was building with wood or playing the piano. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years of his life and enjoyed his 30 year career with King Paving in Burlington. Bob always enjoyed working hard and having a good time. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Bob’s life will be conducted at the Meaford United Church on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1 o’clock, with visiting the hour prior to service. Family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service for a time of refreshments and sharing memories of Bob. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Chapman House Hospice, the Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke 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.ca
SCOTT, GRACE ‘ELEANORE’ Grace “Eleanore” Scott of Meaford passed away on December 3, 2017. Born in Goderich, Ontario in 1925 to George and Edna MacEwan, Eleanore grew up and spent her school years in Goderich. At the age of 8 she lost her mother to complications of scarlet fever. Her father was remarried to Agnes Park Fraser in 1936. Eleanore married Lee Scott in 1945 and for 71 years spent virtually every day together loving and supporting each other until Lee’s passing in 2016. Lee’s engineering career led to homes in Edmonton, Sarnia, Toronto and finally Meaford in retirement. Eleanore loved the process of planning and building and could spend hours working through the details of a house plan. She was a talented oil and watercolor artist, having over 400 paintings hanging on the walls of homes and offices throughout Ontario and beyond. Her interests also included weaving, ceramics, jewelry and singing in church choirs. She volunteered with the Meaford Hospital Auxiliary and for years supported charities that assisted disadvantaged and homeless youth. Eleanore and Lee loved to travel and their adventures took them to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. They were lifelong members of the Presbyterian Church and participated in the planning and construction of the new Knox Presbyterian Church in Meaford. Eleanore was preceded in death by her husband Lee, her daughter Jane Arsenault, her brothers Peter and Don, and her granddaughter Carla Haynes. She is survived by her four sons, David (Adaire), Paul (Susan), Brian (Lorraine) and John (Aida). She was blessed with and will be missed by ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family would like to acknowledge the dedicated and compassionate care provided by Errinrung Nursing Home through the last two years. In keeping with Eleanore’s wishes, cremation has taken place and as your expression of sympathy donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or Covenant House (covenanthousedonations.ca) 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
McLEAN, BARBARA JOAN Born in Lansing, York County on November 24, 1931, Barb (nee McKain) formerly of Toronto and Meaford, passed away at John Joseph Place in Owen Sound on Monday November 27, 2017 at the age of 86. Barb worked for several years in Toronto with Canada Post and she and her husband Ed McLean raised their three boys there. She and Ed maintained a fondness for the Georgian Bay area and after Ed’s retirement from North York Hydro the couple planned and built their home in Meaford where they shared many years together in retirement and where they were members of the Meaford United Church. Barb was predeceased by her beloved husband Ed in 2008 after 56 years of marriage. She will be recalled as a loved mother by her sons Doug of Richmond Hill and Alan (Anne) of Barrie and she was also predeceased by a son Bruce in 2010. Funeral services, officiated by Reverend SallyAnn Longfellow, will be conducted at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., in Meaford on Thursday November 30th at 2 p.m. Barb’s family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 noon until the hour of service at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Meaford. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
EVELYN – EVANS, DOREEN Doreen passed away peacefully at her home in Meaford with loving family by her side on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born in Guyana on April 19, 1928, a daughter of the late Eustace and Bedora (née Bobb) Marshall. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Evans on February 4, 2014. Doreen was the treasured mother of Otis James of England, John James of British Columbia, Shauna Boesch (Frank) of Scarborough, and Bryan James (Angela) of Meaford. She will be remembered fondly by her 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, 4 sisters and her many nieces, nephews and their families. In keeping with her wishes and interest in education and research, Doreen’s body has been bequeathed to the School of Anatomy at the University of Western Ontario. Her life will be celebrated at a memorial service at the Meaford United Church on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 11 o’clock. As your expression of sympathy, donations to Golden Town Outreach or 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.ca
SADLER, DENNIS KEITH Born in Owen Sound on October 18, 1935, a son of the late William and Amelia (nee McKenzie) Sadler, Dennis Sadler of Meaford passed away following a brief illness at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood on November 17, 2017 at the age of 82. He was predeceased by his wife Isabel (nee Bumstead) in March 2002 and is remembered also by his dear friend Shirley Richards of Meaford. Dennis was the much loved father and grandfather of daughter Bonnie Sadler and her husband Paul Pallister of Rock Ledge, Florida, and her son Michael Smith and his wife Sandra and their children Caleb Camplin, Isabel Smith, Sophia Smith and Jack Smith; son Bill Sadler and his wife Barb of Meaford and children Melissa (Jay) Allan, Chris Sadler (Andrea), Adam Mannella (Claire) and Matt Mannella (Heather); daughter Darla and her husband Mark Prentice of Owen Sound and children Ryan and Kyle Harrison and Cole, Claire and Lucas Prentice; and son Rick Sadler and his partner Shannon Busby of Collingwood and children Michaela and Aaron Sadler. He was a dear brother to Audrey (George) Arbuthnot of Collingwood and Bert (Marion) Sadler of Clarksburg. He was predeceased by an infant brother Percy, and sisters Rita Sadler, Dorothy (late Aubrey) Richardson and Helen (late Jim) Lambe. Dennis will be recalled as a special uncle by his several nieces and nephews and their families. Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Monday evening, November 20, 2017 from 6 until 8 p.m. A private family service will be conducted at the funeral home followed by a service of committal and interment at Lakeview Cemetery. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to Campbell House Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
FAULKNER, TERRENCE WARRINGTON ‘TERRY’ Born in Owen Sound on October 17, 1935, a son of the late Ernie and Elsie (née Whieldon) Faulkner, Terry passed away suddenly in Meaford on Friday November 17, 2017 at the age of 82. He will be remembered by his former spouse Mary (née Mortley) Faulkner. He was loved and will be missed by his children: Dave (Sharon), Nancy (Craig), Mary Ann (Pete), Jeff (Kelly) and was predeceased by his daughter Louise. He will be sadly missed as ‘Grandpa’ by Ben, Jordan, Corey, Hannah, Liam, Aaron, Ethan, Bryce, Kyle, Austin, and Ashlyn. Terry’s family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Friday November 24, 2017 from 5 until 8 p.m. where they will celebrate Terry’s life. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke 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.ca
ALCOCK, AMBER DAWN Amber, the much loved daughter of Lisa and Tim Alcock of Meaford, passed away peacefully at her home in Meaford with her family by her side on Thursday November 16, 2017 at the age of 26. She was the loved granddaughter of Marilyn and the late Glen Alcock and loved mother of Wesley. Amber was a dear sister of Jennifer Alcock of Meaford and will be fondly remembered by John and her many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial funeral service, officiated by Reverend SallyAnn Longfellow, will be conducted at Meaford United Church on Thursday November 23rd at 11 a.m. with a reception and time of fellowship to follow. As your expression of sympathy, donations to Chapman House Hospice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
RICHARDSON, ALAN DONALD Born in Collingwood on August 9, 1929, a son of the late Clifford and Cora (nee Lachapelle) Richardson, longtime Meaford resident Alan Richardson passed away in Meaford on Sunday November 12, 2017 at the age of 88. Owner and operator of Cliff Richardson Boat Works for many years and a tireless volunteer, builder and sponsor of sports in the community, Al was also an avid curler and golfer whose cheerful manner made him a favourite and leader in all he set his hand to accomplish. Many will recall his dedication to the Meaford Fastball Club where he and his teammates were tremendously successful and formed lasting friendships. Al will be remembered as the devoted husband of Olive (nee Seabrook) whom he married in Walter’s Falls in 1954. He will be recalled with great affection by his son Mark and wife Yvonne, formerly of Aurora and now residing in Meaford, and he will be sorely missed by his grandsons Brett and Stefan. A brother Douglas Richardson predeceased him and he will be remembered also by Dorothy Pillgrem of Meaford and by his sisters-in-law Iva Rennie of Owen Sound and Blanche Mower of Meaford and by his several nieces and nephews and their families. A memorial gathering, celebrating Al’s life will be held at the Meaford and St. Vincent Community Centre, Collingwood St., Meaford on Friday November 17 from 12 noon until 3 p.m. where family will welcome the opportunity to share memories of Alan. Memorial reflections will be offered at 1:30 p.m. Family will attend a private interment of Al’s ashes at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made directly or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
BARBER, CONNIE LORRAINE Connie Barber of Meaford passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the age of 68. Born on May 1, 1949, Connie was a daughter of the late Clarence and Evelyn (nee Plow) Rolls. She was the cherished mother of Robert Barber, David Barber (Shari) and Jonathan Barber all of Meaford, and Laurie Mueller of Port Stanley. Connie was the wonderful grandma of Aaron, Alex and Andrew Barber. She will be remembered fondly by her brothers Len Rolls and Steve Rolls and by her sister Carol Doran. Connie was predeceased by her sister Joy Zuk. Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 6 until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 10 o’clock, with interment following at Lakeview Cemetery, Meaford. As your expression of sympathy, donations to Golden Town Outreach 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
KANYO, AMY CHRISTINE Amy Kanyo of Walter’s Falls passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound on Tuesday November 7, 2017 at the age of 37. Born in Newmarket on September 22, 1980, the cherished daughter of Les and Cathy Kanyo of Bradford, she was the dear sister of Ashley Kanyo and her partner Dino Fiore of Barrie and Joe Kanyo and his partner Ashley Wright of Alberta. Amy was the amazing partner and best friend of Patrick Morris of Walter’s Falls and was predeceased by her beautiful daughter Charlotte Catherine ‘Charlie’ on November 30th, 2016. She will be remembered fondly by Patrick’s family and by her many family members and friends who have been a wonderful support during this challenging time. Amy’s family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Friday November 10, 2017 from 5 until 8 p.m. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Kevin Cleary, will be conducted at the Church of Christ, Nelson Street in Meaford, on Saturday November 11, 2017 at 1 o’clock with a service of committal and interment following at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford. As your expression of sympathy donations to Chapman House Hospice 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.ca
BARDEAU, TIMOTHY JOHN Born in Meaford on April 29, 1946, the son of Viola (nee Baker) and John Bardeau, Tim passed away peacefully at his home in Meaford on Tuesday October 24, 2017 at the age of 71. Tim is remembered as a much loved husband by his wife of 48 years, Ria (nee Keyzer) Bardeau and as the devoted father and grandfather to daughters Nicole and her husband Steve McGrath of Kitchener and their children Quinn and Rylan, and Michelle and her husband Jon Jackson of Barrie and their children Jayden and Julia. Tim was a dear brother of Karen Bardeau of Pickering and brother-in-law to Maarten and Doreen Keyzer and Garry Keyzer all of Meaford and Tina Gray of Clarksburg. He will be fondly remembered as a special uncle by his several nieces and nephews and their families. Cremation has taken place and a memorial funeral service officiated by Joel Jongkind will be conducted at Knox Presbyterian Church in Meaford on Monday October 30th at 11 a.m. with a family service of committal and interment of his ashes to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church following the service and interment for a time of refreshment and sharing of further memories of Tim. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy donations to the Brain Tumor Foundation (Research) or 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.ca
STEWART, CAROLYN LOIS Born in Mimico on August 16, 1937, a daughter of the late Percy Saville and Thelma Jean (nee Stevenson) Dyer, Carolyn passed away in Meaford on Friday October 6, 2017 at the age of 80. Carolyn is remembered as a much loved wife and partner of 60 years by Wilfred ‘Bill’ Stewart of Meaford and is survived also by a son Robert Patrick Stewart, four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren residing in the Maritime Provinces. Carolyn will be recalled by many in the community for her efficiency and service in the business offices at ‘Amerock’ and for her many hours of volunteer contributions to the community of Meaford over the years including the annual Scarecrow Festival. A sister Thelma Ann Hills (late James) of Meaford predeceased Carolyn and she was the sister-in-law of Carman and Blanche Stewart of Meaford, Frankie and Bruce Leisk of Collingwood and Mae and Delbert ‘Bert’ Wickens of Meaford all of whom also predeceased her. Carolyn will be recalled fondly by her several nieces and nephews and their families In keeping with Carolyn’s expressed wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service of committal and interment of her ashes will take place at Lakeview Cemetery at a later date. 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 N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
TULLOCH, BARBARA ANN Born in Meaford on April 2, 1939, a daughter of the late Raymond and Ruby (nee Doherty) Rennie, Barb passed away peacefully at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Wednesday October 11, 2017 at the age of 78. Many will recall that Barb was a life long member of the Meaford, St. Vincent, Euphrasia and Rocklyn communities which she supported throughout her life with many hours of cheerful volunteer work. She is remembered as the beloved wife of Ronald Tulloch and as a devoted mother and ‘Mom’, motherin-law and Grandma by Debbie and Gord Grimsley of Meaford and their children Brandon and his wife Ashley Grimsley and Kyler Grimsley and his fiancée Alyssa Dawson; Brian and Angela Tulloch of Meaford and their children Alex, Spencer, Dana and Cameron.; and she was predeceased by a daughter Sharon Doherty and a son-in-law Brad Doherty also of Meaford and is remembered by their children Shauna and her friend Chris, Kendall and her son Dallan, and Chantelle and her friend Dyllan. Barb was predeceased also by her brother Alonzo Rennie and is remembered fondly by his wife Ruth of Meaford. She was a dear aunt to her nieces and nephews and their families. Barb’s family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Sunday afternoon from 1 until 4 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Church of Christ at the corner of Nelson and Thompson Street in Meaford on Monday October 16, 2017 at 1:30 with a service of committal and interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
McNALLY, DORIS LUELLA Born in Euphrasia Township on July 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Ella (nee Ward) and Edgar Gorley, Doris passed away in Meaford on Sunday October 8, 2017 in her 84th year. Doris, a longtime resident of Meaford, was predeceased by her husband Harold McNally in 2016 and is remembered as a cherished Mother by her daughters Shirley McNally of Meaford and Margaret McNally-Murphy and her husband Alvin of Toronto. She was a loving Gramma to Heather Murphy and Kevin Murphy and his girlfriend Maddie Chard. Doris was predeceased by her sister Jean (late Elgin) Wiley of Meaford and is fondly remembered as a special aunt by their children Kenneth Wiley (late Virginia) and Kevin Wiley and his wife Anne of Meaford. She was predeceased by her niece Karen and is remembered by her husband Gerry Lush of Cambridge. Doris was a dear sister-in-law to Aileen (late Lavergne) Baker of Port Elgin and Art McNally and his wife Jean of Meaford and was predeceased by a sister-in-law Loretta McNally. Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., in Meaford on Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 o’clock. Funeral services officiated by Reverend SallyAnn Longfellow will be conducted at Meaford United Church on Thursday October 12th at 1:30 p.m. with a service of committal and interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
HOUSE, DORIS EVELYN Born in Meaford on October 11, 1918, a daughter of the late Albert and Laura (nee Hendry) Craig, Doris passed away at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on October 7, 2017 at the age of ninety eight. Doris was predeceased by her husband Peter M. House in 1985 and is remembered as the much loved mother of Pat Conway and her husband Dave of Meaford. She was predeceased by brothers Alvin (late Jen) of Kitchener, Homer (late Nan) also of Kitchener, Wilfred and Lloyd and a sister Helen (late Jack) Rayner all of Meaford and she is remembered also as dear sister-inlaw by Laura Craig and Marjorie Craig, both of Meaford. Doris will be recalled fondly by her several nieces and nephews and by their families. A private family service of committal and interment will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery, Meaford. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made directly or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements are entrusted. www.fergusonfurneralhomes.ca
HARTMAN, CORNELIA ‘CORRIE’ Corrie Hartman of Meaford passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services in Meaford on Wednesday October 4, 2017, at the age of 91. Corrie was born on August 22, 1926, in Voorhout, The Netherlands, a daughter of the late Adrianus and Cornelia (nee Kaptijn) Vander Poel. Corrie was the beloved wife of Bert Hartman, and was predeceased by her first husband Joe Vander Hulst of Bradford in 1977. She was the loving mother of Jane (Sjef) Oostdam of Heathcote, Adrian (Diana) Vander Hulst of Meaford, Bert (Nancy) Vander Hulst of Bradford, and Connie (Jan) Oostdam of Voorhout, The Netherlands. She will be fondly remembered by Bert Hartman’s children Marianne (Grant) Holden, Ludy (Wayne) Gibson, Patricia (Wade) Cox, and Yolanda (Steve) Pigden. Corrie was the wonderful Oma to 26 grandchildren and Great Gramma to 23 great grandchildren. She will be remembered as an active member of her community, and enjoyed participating, volunteering and helping out in any way she could. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church, Cook Street, in Meaford on Saturday October 7, 2017 at 11 o’clock. Family will receive friends the hour prior to service. A private family service of committal and interment will be conducted at Holy Martyrs of Japan Cemetery in Bradford. As your expression of sympathy donations to the Grey Bruce Pregnancy Centre 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
STEGMAIER, GERHARD BRUNO Born in Baiertal, Germany on May 8, 1946, a son of the late Bruno Stegmaier (2003) and Anni Christina Link (2002), Gerhard passed away following a courageous struggle with the afflictions of cancer at the Meaford Hospital on September 26, 2017 at the age of 71. Gerhard will be sorely missed by his loving wife and partner Colleen Young Stegmaier of Thornbury and by his much loved son John and daughter Christina both at home, Thornbury. He was devoted not only to his family at home and in Europe but also to his many dear friends, brothers and sisters. Gerhard will be remembered for his commitment to his trade being a master electrician and dedicated to his field of work in electrical controls and robotics. Gerhard’s family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church (corner of Cook and Collingwood Street in Meaford) on Saturday September 30th at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the Terrace Room at Meaford Hall. A family service of committal and interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford at a later date. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
OLIVER, JAMES MAXWELL ‘JIM’ Jim Oliver of Meaford passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Saturday September 23, 2017at the age of 84. Jim was born January 26, 1933 in Meaford, a son of the late Melville and Bessie (nee Maxwell) Oliver. Jim was the beloved husband of Judith Oliver (nee Robart) of Meaford, and was predeceased by his first wife Joanne (nee Smith) in 2001. He was the loving father of Julia Schmalz of London, ON and Jeffrey Oliver of Vancouver, BC. Jim was predeceased by his daughter Janice Oliver in 1970. He will be remembered fondly by Judith’s children Gregory (Laura) Walker of Mississauga, and Susan (John) Hamilton of Wasaga. Jim was the wonderful grandpa of Rachel, Jacob, Shawn, Alex, and Ian (Jen), and great grandpa of Max and Abby. He was the dear brother of Donald and his wife Florence Oliver of Fergus, and was predeceased by brothers Douglas and Frederick. Jim will be remembered always and fondly by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Cremation has taken place and Jim’s family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Thursday September 28th from 5 until 8 p.m. A memorial funeral service, officiated by Reverend SallyAnn Longfellow, will be conducted at the Meaford United Church on Friday September 29, 2017 at 11 o’clock. All are invited to gather with Jim’s family for a time of sharing and refreshments in the fellowship hall of the church immediately following the service. A private family service of committal and interment of his ashes will take place at Lakeview Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or 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.ca
JONES, (ANNE) MARIE ELIZABETH Marie passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services in Meaford on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in her 84th year. The daughter of the late Gordon Smith and Gladys Taylor, she was born in Northern Quebec and grew up in Toronto. She was the beloved wife of Harold G.R. Jones who predeceased her in 1994. Marie was the dear mother of Joyce Adams and Jeff Jones of Meaford, Jim Jones and his wife Lorna-Jean of Edmonton, and JoAnne Flink and her husband Fred of Severn Bridge. She will be fondly remembered by her grandsons Jason, Matthew and Richard Jones, Mike Adams, and Christopher Flink. She will be sorely missed by her great-grandchildren Kevin, Jasmine and Trinity Adams, with whom she spent many weekends. She is survived by her sister Aline ('Thomas) Stewart and predeceased by her brothers George and Harvey Smith. In keeping with Marie’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family celebration of life will follow at a later date. Marie was firmly committed to the organ donation program and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated may be made through Ferguson Funeral Home, The Valley Chapel, Box 556, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0 or Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
ORMSBY, VIOLA MADELINE JEAN (nee BREADNER) Born in Euphrasia Township February 1, 1929, a daughter of the late Ruby (nee McKeown and James Breadner, Viola (Vi) was called home while at the Meaford Long Term Care facility surrounded by her family on Monday September 11, 2017 in her 89th year. Vi was the loving wife of 69 years to Glen Ormsby, and dear mother of Paul (Rose) of Campbellville, Bob ( Kit) of Kenogami Lake, Rosemary Lelenka ( Ernie) of Long Sault, and Mark ( Helen) of Meaford. She is survived by sisters Bernice Logan of Hamilton and Donna Jonsson of Winnipeg, brother Douglas Breadner of Meaford and was predeceased by a brother Mac Breadner. Vi was loved by grandchildren Nathan Ormsby (Mandy), Brandon Ormsby (Krista), Matthew Ormsby, Brittany Sheridan (Nathan), Justin Ormsby, and Stefanie Klemencic (Nathan) and fondly remembered by great grandchildren, Ashley, Iris, Lily, Taylen, Nolan, Gavin and Isla. She will be truly missed. Vi had been a farm girl all her life. She was born in a farm house and grew up in Euphrasia Township, eventually getting married and moving to another farm on the 3rd line of St Vincent Township. There she raised a family and became “the teacher” to her four children. She was famous for her sense of humour, her cookies and biscuits, and her caring attitude toward both the 2 and 4 legged creatures in her life. Known to be feisty with that “can do” attitude, her outstanding work ethic set her apart in the many part time jobs she had over the years. She travelled when she could, cherished the occasional rum and coke and always put her family first. Vi’s family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Thursday September 14th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A private family service will be conducted at Christ Church Anglican in Meaford with a service of committal and interment at the Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford to follow. Vi’s family expresses their gratitude for the compassionate care provided by staff and volunteers at the Meaford Long Term Care facility. In lieu of flowers donations to the Grey Bruce Alzheimer Society or Meaford Nursing Home Auxiliary would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
OSMOND, TYSON CHRISTOPHER DONALD Tyson was born August 4th, 2017 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto to Christopher & Stacey Osmond (Gardner) of Meaford, a brother to Jaxon & Mason. Tyson passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2017 at Toronto Sick Kids Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a memorial/visitation gathering celebrating Tyson’s life will be held at the Beaver Valley Community Centre (Small Hall) on Saturday September 16, 2017 from 1 until 3pm. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to Toronto Sick Kids Hospital or Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated and may be made directly or through the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford or Thornbury to whom arrangements were entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
SMITH, MARY PIKE Born in Harbour Breton, Newfoundland on June 27, 1926, a daughter of the late James “Jim” and Margaret (nee Rose) Keeping, Mary, a longtime resident of Meaford passed away peacefully at Summit Place in Owen Sound on Sunday August 27, 2017 at the age of 91. Mary was predeceased by her husband James “Jim” Smith and is remembered as the much loved mother of Christine and her husband Len Fuerth of Woodslee, Judy and her husband Donald Robinet of LaSalle, and Jim Smith and his wife Jane of Meaford. Mary was predeceased by a son Sam Smith and is remembered also by his wife Ellen. Mary was the cherished grandmother and great grandmother of Jennifer and her husband Jeremy Tebbens and their children Kevin, David, Nathan and Trevor; Heather and her husband Gordon Perry, Andrew and Rachael and her fiancé Jeremy Hess; and Michael and his wife Lindsay and Amanda. Sisters Lottie, Emmy, Mabel and Annie all predeceased Mary and she is fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews and their families. Cremation has taken place and a memorial funeral service celebrating Mary’s life will be conducted at Christ Church Anglican in Meaford where she had been a devoted member for many years on Monday September 4th at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. A service of committal and interment of Mary’s ashes will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Windsor (Oldcastle) at a later date. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to Christ Church Anglican, Meaford would be appreciated and may be made directly or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
HILVERDA, MIKE Mike Hilverda of Meaford, the beloved husband of Immie, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday August 17, 2017 at the age of 73. Mike will be remembered as the much loved father and “Dad” of Monica and her husband Rick Cloutier of Timmins, Vivian and her husband Richard Huizinga of Owen Sound, Michael and his wife Kristina of Barrie and Jonathan and his wife Christie of Halifax. He will be the sorely missed “Grandpa” of Sarah and Tyler Cloutier, Renee, Ethan and Erica Huizinga, Emma and Danny Hilverda, and Aydon Hilverda. Cremation has taken place and a memorial funeral service celebrating Mike’s life will be conducted at the First Christian Reformed Church, 201 4th Ave. W. in Owen Sound on Tuesday, August 22 at 11 o’clock with a time of fellowship and refreshment to follow. A private family inurnment of Mike’s ashes at Lakeview Cemetery Columbarium will take place at a later date. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to Timothy Christian School in Owen Sound would be appreciated and may be made directly or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom funeral arrangements have been entrusted. www.fegusonfuneralhomes.ca
MARRITT, LAURA MABEL Born in St. Vincent Township on February 26, 1924, a daughter of the late Clayton and Olive (nee Cann) Cramp, Laura, a longtime resident of Meaford, passed away peacefully in Owen Sound on Monday August 14, 2017 at the age of 93. Laura was predeceased by her beloved husbands Gordon Turner in 1984 and Maurice Marritt in 2008. She will be recalled as the much loved mother of Calvin and his wife Rosemary of Collingwood, Norma and her husband Earl McGauley of Stayner, Rod and his wife Darlene of Owen Sound, Beverley and his wife Cathy of Durham, Brad and his wife Margaret of Kimberley and Valerie and her partner Bill Brennan of Owen Sound. She will be recalled also by step children Vivian and Eldon Hawton of North Bay, Alvina Marritt of Thornbury, Brenda and Ted Desroches of Gibraltar and Carol Côté of Meaford and was predeceased by a step-daughter Norma. Laura was the devoted Gramma of 10 and Great Gramma of 10 and was predeceased by one granddaughter. She will be remembered with affection by her several stepgrandchildren and their families. Laura was a dear sister and sister-in-law to the late Velma Boyle (late Milford), Grace Porter (late Mac), late Elwood Cramp (Jean), late Emerson Cramp (late Phyllis and late Evelyn), Gordon Cramp (Lois and the late Gwen), Alvin Cramp (Marie) and Les Cramp (Joan). Laura was as a dear aunt to her many nieces and nephews and their families. Friends will be received at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Meaford Church of Christ, corner of Nelson and Thompson St. in Meaford on Thursday August 17th at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the community room at the church. A service of committal and interment will be held at Union Cemetery in Thornbury at 2:30 p.m. As your expression of sympathy, donations to Great Lakes Christian High School or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made directly or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
HUME, REV. WILLIAM GORDON
Born in Halton County on December 12, 1925, a son of the late William and Eleanor (nee Watson) Hume, Gordon, a long serving, dedicated and respected leader and clergy with the United Church of Canada, passed away following a lengthy illness in Meaford on Friday August 11, 2017 at the age of 91. Gordon is survived by his beloved wife, Reverend Helen Hume (nee Botell) of Meaford and is remembered as the loving father of Elizabeth HumeO’Haire and her husband Jon of New Zealand, and John Hume and his wife Heidi of Meaford. He was predeceased by son Peter Hume and is remembered fondly by his wife Karzi of New York. Gordon was the devoted grandfather and greatgrandfather of Zachary Hume of Ohio; Bailey Hume of Meaford; Sean King and his wife Grace of New York and their children Karzi and Roberta; and Heather and her husband Sebastian Scala of Markham and their son Santino. He was a dear brother to George and Anne Hume of Toronto and David and Jean Hume of Guelph. Gordon was predeceased by brothers Donald Hume of Collingwood and Sherwood Hume of Milton and will be recalled with kind affection by Sherwood’s wife Gladys. Several nieces and nephews and their families will reflect fondly on the life of their dear Uncle Gordon. Family will receive friends at Meaford United Church, 7 Boucher St. E. in Meaford on Tuesday from 5 until 8 p.m. where funeral services, officiated by Reverend SallyAnn Longfellow will be conducted on Wednesday August 16th at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. A private family service of committal and interment of Gordon’s cremated remains will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, Meaford. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford United Church 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
MOFFATT, DOROTHY GERTRUDE Born in Toronto on July 27, 1933, a daughter of the late George and Helena (nee Wood) Fox, Dorothy, formerly of Meaford, passed away peacefully at Grey Gables in Markdale on Friday August 4, 2017 at the age of 84. She was predeceased by her husband Russell Moffatt in 1991 and her dear friend Reg Carbert in 2008. She is remembered as a much loved Mom by her son George and his wife Pat of Bolton, by her daughter Lynda of Meaford and by her daughter Lorraine and her husband Brian Loughead of Badjeros. She will be recalled lovingly as Grandma M by grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Ali (Sean Kemsley) of Bolton, Jason Scultety (Erika) of British Columbia; Helania (Earl Rigney) of Collingwood and their children Shannon, Brianna and Morgan-Bailey; Cheryl-Ann (Gary Thompson) of Markdale and their children Brooke and Myles; Nancy (Jim Ferguson) of Holstein and their children Brian, Marissa-Lynne and Bradley; and Jane (Stephen Franken) of Whitechurch and their son Luke. Dorothy was predeceased by an infant daughter Catherine Mary and a grandson Robert. A sister Mary and her husband Doug Easterbrook of Rexdale will also recall Dorothy with affection and she was predeceased by a brother Donald Fox of Manitoba and she will be remembered as a dear aunt by their families. A funeral and committal service will be conducted at Meaford United Church, 7 Boucher St. E. in Meaford on Wednesday August 9th at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow where family will share refreshments and further remembrances of Dorothy with all. Cremation and a family disposition of Dorothy’s ashes will take place at a later date. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to Grey-Bruce Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society 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
GRAY, THOMAS JEFFREY Tom lost his battle with cancer on August 2, 2017 at the Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound. He passed quietly with his family at his side at the age of 62. Tom is survived by his wife Linda (nee McConnell), his daughter Sarah Gray and his grandson Aiden McKee. He also leaves behind his mother Ruth and his brother Rick. Tom was a loving and gentle soul who put his family above all else. His patience was legendary (especially when it came to his grandson) but it was his dry wit and his sense of fairness that engendered him to the hearts of all who knew him – family and co-workers alike. Tom was that exceptional person with the logical mind of an engineer and the creative flair of an artist. Whether he was creating the plans for a city street at his job or working on a leather carving at his home, you could always guarantee the results would be exceptional. A bit of a “Renaissance Man”, he could (and often did) repair his own tractor and farm equipment on his beloved twenty acre paradise, design and build flowing gardens and beautiful water features, or wire, plumb and drywall a house. Tom loved all creatures great and small, from the small bugs he helped his grandson Aiden hunt for on the farm to the horses he cared for and occasionally rode until he could no more. Although he cursed the mess the stray cats would make in his barn, he still put food out for them so they wouldn’t go hungry. Tom loved working on his farm, riding his motorcycle with his friends, and helping out friends, neighbours and family whenever he could. He was a quiet gentle force in the lives of all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at the farm which will be informal and casual – true form to Tom’s character. The eulogy will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday August 12th and people are free to come and go anytime throughout the day to share ‘refreshments’ and a hug. “Tom was the love of our lives and he meant so much to so many people that celebrating his life will be easy while saying goodbye has been excruciatingly hard.” If so desired donations to 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 are entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
HARVEY, LARRY KEITH Born in Flesherton on December 9, 1947, a much loved son of Beryl and the late Ernest Harvey of Meaford, Larry passed away peacefully at University Hospital in London in the presence of his loving wife Muriel (nee Kuepfer), family and friends on Monday July 24, 2017 at the age of 69. Larry was the loving father of sons Lorrie Harvey and Brian Harvey (Kate) both of Meaford and devoted Papa to Adam, Ryan, Hayley, Heather and Hunter. He was a dear brother to Betty Lisk (Ken) of Owen Sound, Alex, Catherine Giguere (Jules) Delbert (Nancy), Bill (Carol), Gerald, Barry (Anna), Wanda, and Rick Harvey (Laura) all of Meaford. He was predeceased by grandchildren Mitchell and Mackenzie and by brothers Terry, Ronald, Don and Pete Harvey and sisters-in-law Mary and Sherry Harvey and will be fondly remembered by Marilyn ‘Mert’ Harvey and by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Cremation has taken place and a funeral service officiated by Reverend SallyAnn Longfellow will be conducted at Meaford United Church on Wednesday August 2, 2017 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the Meaford and St. Vincent Community Centre auditorium. If so desired and in lieu of flowers, 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 are entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
FOSTER, DONALD MURRAY Don Foster, born in Markdale on October 5, 1932, a son of the late Russell and Myrtle (nee Elliott) Foster, passed away at Meaford Long Term Care Centre where he had been a resident on July 25th, 2017 at the age of 84. Don maintained a small farming operation in Grey County while he worked in the trucking industry in Hamilton and later in Kitchener until his retirement in his early 80’s after which he sold his farm. He was predeceased by his brother James ‘Jim’ Foster of the former St. Vincent Township and is remembered as a special uncle by Jim’s family Terry Foster of Calgary, Wayne Foster (Karol Batty) of Meaford, Larry Foster and his wife Brenda also of Meaford and Sharon and her husband Colin Dinsmore of Thornbury. Don will be missed by their families and will be recalled as a dear friend by Veronica Beauchamp of Wyevale. In keeping with Don’s expressed wishes there will be no funeral service and a private family interment of his cremated remains will be held at Markdale Cemetery where his ashes will be interred in the family plot there. 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 are entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
SCHULTZ, CHARLES GORDON “CHARLIE” Born in Owen Sound on February 18, 1949, a son of the late Hugh and Ruby (nee Bumstead) Schultz, Charlie passed away in Meaford on Saturday July 22, 2017 at the age of 68. Charlie is survived by his loving wife Jan (nee Caesar) and is remembered lovingly by his daughter Paige and her husband Eric Dickie of Meaford and Melanie and her husband Greg Pauzé of Victoria Harbour. Charlie will be remembered as Grampa by Evan and Emily Dickie and Kyle and Noah Pauzé. Charlie was a dear brother of Peggy Scharf (Lester) of Nanaimo, Lorraine Jago (Bob) also of Nanaimo, Ross Schultz (Isabel) of Meaford, Bawn Clark (Bob) of Owen Sound, Betty Whittington (Don) of Toronto, Linda Bowins (Leonard) of Latchford, Joanne Jones of Hamilton, Sandra Green (Ted) of Latchford, and Paul Schultz (Judy) of Meaford. He was predeceased by siblings Roger Schultz of Oakville, Kathy Horn (Del) of Nanaimo, Eleanor Smook (late Gene) of Grimsby, Dorothy Willan (late Jim) of Meaford, John Schultz (Laura) of Keady, Donna Speidel (Wayne) of Vancouver and David Schultz (Brenda) of Meaford. Charlie will be recalled as a dear brother-in-law by the Caesar family, Brad and Cecilia, Barb and Ted, and Mac and Janet and as a special uncle by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., in Meaford on Wednesday July 26th from 4 until 8 p.m. Funeral services, officiated by Reverend SallyAnn Longfellow will be conducted at Meaford United Church on Thursday July 27, 2017 at 1 p.m. with cremation to follow. A family service of committal and interment of Charlie’s ashes will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery at a later date. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
MERRIFIELD, MURIEL HAZEL Born in St. Vincent Township September 19, 1926, a daughter of the late Charles and Evelina (nee Reid) Cramp, Muriel passed away peacefully at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Wednesday July 19, 2017 at the age of 90. Muriel was predeceased by her beloved husband Harold Merrifield on December 18, 2007 and she will be remembered as the dearly loved mother of Frances and her husband Alan Gordon, Cathy and her husband Laverne Rogers, and Ron Merrifield and his wife Betty all of Meaford. She will be the sadly missed grandmother and great grandmother “Nana” of Danielle Gordon, BJ and Brian Mallard and their children Brody and Charly, Connie Rogers and her fiancé Brady Gallinger, Ian Rogers and his wife Amanda and their children Quinn and Lennox, Candace and her husband Bryan Jongkind, and Drew Merrifield. Muriel was predeceased by brothers Cecil Cramp (late Gladys) of Meaford, Orval Cramp (late Ethel) of Edmonton, Roy Cramp (Audrey) of Nepean, and sisters Doris Cramp of Meaford and Amy (late Bill) House of Harriston and formerly of Meaford. She will be the fondly remembered aunt of several nieces and nephews and their families. Funeral services officiated by Reverend SallyAnn Longfellow will be conducted at Meaford United Church on Tuesday July 25th at 12 o’clock where family will receive friends the hour prior to service and during a reception at the church following a family service of committal and interment at Lakeview Cemetery. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation 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
DOUGLAS, PERCY MACK Born in St. Vincent Township, a son of the late Percy and Mabel (née Bowes) Douglas, Percy Mack Douglas of Owen Sound and a former longtime resident of Meaford, passed away peacefully at Chapman House Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce in Owen Sound on Tuesday July 18, 2017 at the age of 91. Mack is remembered as the beloved husband of Betty (née Lanktree). He will be recalled as the much loved father of Janis Douglas and her husband Jack Langridge and the late Gail Douglas-Becks and he will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren: Alison Barfoot (Adam), Scott Becks, Jeremy Booth and stepgrandchild Elena Langridge and by his great grandchildren: Julia Barfoot and Blake Barfoot. He will be fondly remembered also by Greg Becks (Anne), Lois Douglas and Carl Mohr. Mack was predeceased also by his granddaughter Kimberly Booth, brother Murray Douglas and sister-in-law Barbara Mohr. Cremation has taken place and a memorial funeral service officiated by Reverend SallyAnn Longfellow will be conducted at Meaford United Church on Monday July 24th at 12 o’clock noon where family will receive friends at reception to follow in the fellowship hall of the church. A private family service of committal and interment of Mack’s ashes will take place at Lakeview Cemetery. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy donations to the Chapman House Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce or the Parkinson Society 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
QUINN, DORA ISABEL Dora Quinn of Meaford passed away peacefully at the Meaford Hospital on Tuesday July 18, 2017 at the age of 85. She was a daughter of the late Morris and Edna (nee Cripps) Welsh. Dora was the cherished wife of Bill Boyd of Meaford. She was the treasured mother of Linda Quinn, Carolyn Quinn, Brant Quinn, Ronald Quinn, and Renata Quinn (Tim Plane). She was the wonderful grandmother of Robert Quinn, Crystal Quinn (Peter Delaney), Cassandra Quinn (Bill Zeitz), Alicia Quinn, Brandon White, Sarah Plane, Tyler Plane, Shannon Plane, and great grandmother of 6. Dora was the dear sister of Lawrence ‘Barry’ Welsh, and was predeceased by her sisters Marjorie, Beryl and Thelma. She will be remembered fondly by Karin Faiola and by her many nieces and nephews and extended family. Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Friday July 21, 2017 from 6 until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday July 22, 2017 at 11 o’clock with interment following at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford. Dora’s family would like to thank the staff at the Meaford Hospital for the excellent care she has received. 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 Street East, Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
GIRDLER, LLOYD GORDON Lloyd Girdler of Meaford, born in Owen Sound, a son of the late Gordon and Shirley (nee Bluhm) Girdler, passed away peacefully with family by his side in London on July 12, 2017 at the age of 57. Lloyd was a dear brother of Lynda McGarvey of Barrie and Ken Girdler and his wife Dianne of Woodford and is remembered also by his nieces and nephew Kayla, Kasey, Brad and Chelsea. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Lloyd’s Life will be held at the Meaford United Church, officiated by Reverend SallyAnn Longfellow, on Friday July 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. where family will receive friends the hour prior to service. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. A private family interment of Lloyd’s cremated remains will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound. 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. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
