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Moore PaulMOORE, Paul - Of Walkerton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, on Monday, October 5, 2015. He was 71.

Survived by wife Marion (nee Johnston), children Laurie (Brad Pettet) of Elmwood and Jason (Suzanne) of Hanover, grandson Luke, sisters Glenna Smith of Mt. Brydges and Grace Petteplace of London, sister-in-law Ruth Moore of London, brothers-in-law Ron McGarvey of Kincardine and Gary Johnston of Mildmay.

He will also be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Pre-deceased by brothers Ted, Bob and his wife Lois, sisters Mary McGarvey, Rita Johnston, Alice and her husband Walter Moore, his parents George and Gertrude (Ailsworth) Moore and mother-in-law Laura Jacques.

A private family Funeral Service will be held. Interment in Walkerton.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or London Health Sciences Centre would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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Burgsma RonBURGSMA, Ronald Andrew 'Ron' - On October 3, 2015, Ron Burgsma, loving husband and amazing father, (age 56) left his earthly home and was welcomed into his Heavenly Father's house.

Ron lived his life well, following the Saviour he knows and loves. With a servant heart, he leaves behind a legacy of lives touched: in his marriage, his children, his family and his friendships.

Ron had many passions including youth ministry and farming, and was a hardworking and giving man with countless life adventures.

He will be forever loved and cherished by his wife, Gerda (Buffinga); his children Harrison & Alissa – "Papa" to Mariah, Arron & Aric; Jillian & Matthew Good; Danielle; and Hudson.

His parents: Harry and Gerda, and In-laws, the late Doeke & Henny Buffinga.

His Brothers and In-laws: Hugh & Kim, Byrne & Alice, Wayne & Elizabeth, Jeff & Janine, Bert & Susan Buffinga, Obele Jan (John) Buffinga, Grace & John Fuerth and many nieces and nephews, as well as dear friends near and far.

We are thankful for Ron's strong faith and leadership. His life is a testament of God's goodness and faithfulness. We will carry on in his example and look forward to the day we meet again.

Family and friends will be received at the Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 245 Mill Rd., Goderich, on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. A celebration of life service will also be held there on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.

As expressions of sympathy and in memory of Ron's involvement in youth ministry, memorial donations may be made to Youth For Christ - SWOYFC-North Huron.

 

GARG,Nirmal P

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Bury SuzanneBURY, Suzanne (nee MacMillan) - On Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound.

Suzanne Bury of Owen Sound in her 78th year.

Mother of Eva, John, and George.

Wife of the late George Bury.

She loved her kids more than life itself. She loved Mary and Paul. She was a great friend to Leanne. She was a loving wife to her husband, George.

She was a proud grandmother to Sarah and Michael, and a very proud great grandmother to Sullivan..

To both my brothers, she loved each one equally in different ways. To me, her daughter, she was so special. Goodbye, Mom.

Mom. If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk through my garden forever. A shy, quiet, but tough woman. My shopping buddy, my best friend, my partner in crime. We shopped and laughed right up to the very end.

Special thanks to all of the Cancer Volunteers that drove mom back and forth to London for cancer treatments.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

GARG,Nirmal P

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Barker KenBARKER, Rev. Kenneth Stacey - Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Country Lane Nursing Home on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 at the age of 82.

Beloved husband of Sandra Barker (nee Johnstone) of Owen Sound for 57 years.

Loving and devoted father of Colleen Brown of Stratford, Kathleen Barker of Owen Sound, and Jennifer and her husband Jay Marett of Guelph.

Cherished Papa of Ashley Brown, Christian Brown, Joshua Marett, and Rebecca Marett.

Dear brother of Bernice Shih and Rev. Harvie Barker and his wife Elizabeth.

Predeceased by his parents Ernest and Evelyn Barker, his granddaughter Meagan Brown, and his son-in-law Donald Brown.

Rev. Kenneth Barker will be dearly missed by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

A memorial service for Rev. Kenneth Barker will take place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 865-2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound on Sunday October 25th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

As an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, donations to the Fluoride Toxicity Research Collaborative, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, or the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce would be appreciated by the family.

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McMahon JohnMCMAHON, John - Of Hepworth, peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the age of 86 years.

Loving husband and best friend to Margaret (nee McLean) for over 65 years.

Cherished father of Anne Marie (husband Stephen Howard), of Brampton, Elizabeth (husband Glen O’Grady), of Wasaga Beach, John (partner Anne Chambers), of Palm Desert, California, Michael, of Hepworth, Peter (partner Sandi Nixon), of Horning Mills, Brian (wife Laurie), of Hepworth, and Ken (partner Patricia Ramroop), of Toronto.

Proud grandpa to Chris, Donna, Ryan, Shannon, Lauren, John Jr., Brittney, Baylee, Derrick, Cassandra, Ashleigh, and Kayla; and great-grandpa to Matthew, Maxton, and Sharlette.

Devoted brother of Anthony, of Toronto; and brother-in-law of Janette (husband Jim Logan), of Scotland, Anne McMahon, of Brampton, and Nancy McCauley, of Caledon. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his brothers, Thomas, Joseph, and Jim; sister, Mary; and brother-in-law Jimmy McCauley.

The family wish to offer their sincere appreciation to Dr. Barrett, and the nursing staff of the Wiarton Hospital.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of John will be held at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton (519) 534-5341 on Thursday October 8, 2015 at 2 o’clock. Cremation has taken place.

Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce, or the BPHS Foundation would be appreciated.

GARG,Nirmal P

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Donaldson CarolDONALDSON, Carol - Of Howick Township, on Saturday, October 3, 2015 in her 71st year.

Beloved wife of Murray Donaldson, and mother of Richard and Julie Donaldson of Howick Township, David and Laura Donaldson of Listowel, and Brian Donaldson of Howick Township.

Carol was the proud grandmother of Briana and Brynnlie, and was awaiting the birth of her third grandchild.

She was predeceased by her parents Rae and Eulalia Louttit.

Friends may call at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The funeral service will be held from Fordwich United Church on Wednesday, October 7 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. George Russell officiating. Interment in Harriston.

Memorial donations to Fordwich United Church would be appreciated.

GARG,Nirmal P

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Graham AliceGRAHAM, Alice Evelyn Richardson - Passed away at Grey Gables, Markdale, Saturday, October 3, 2015 in her 104th year.

Worthy Matron of Freedom Chapter #228 (1956-1957) and Librarian at Markdale Public Library (1972-1985).

The former Alice Evelyn Richardson of Markdale, born July 22, 1912, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen (nee Bradey) Richardson and beloved wife of the late W. Wallace Graham.

Dear sister of Manley J. Richardson (and the late May) of Waterloo and loved aunt of Marion Richardson of Waterloo. Alice will be missed by her friends and extended family. 

Our sadness is tempered with gratitude for her long life, well lived and filled with love and compassion for others. Alice was a true daughter of Markdale, living her entire life in the village. She married her husband Wallace Graham, at Christ Church Markdale on September 10, 1937.  The couple ran a number of businesses in Markdale prior to his death in 1972. 

After Wallace's death, Alice  became the librarian at the Markdale Library and spent more than a decade introducing new programmes including the establishment of a separate children's library. It was a perfect combination of her love of people and her love of books. 

The family will receive friends at the May Funeral Home, 63 Main St. East, Markdale on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m., and at Grey Gables, Markdale on Thursday from 10 - 11 a.m. A funeral service will be held at Christ Church Anglican, 70 Toronto St. S., Markdale, Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Markdale. Reception to follow in church hall.

If desired, memorial donations to Christ Church Markdale, Memorial Fund,  Friends of  Walter Harris Memorial Library, Markdale, or Grey Gables Activity Recovery Fund  would be appreciated.

GARG,Nirmal P

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WHITEMAN, Arlene - At Maitland Manor on Saturday, October 3, 2015.

Arlene Whiteman of Goderich in her 92nd year.

Beloved wife of the late Stanley Thomas Whiteman (2009).

Dear mother Thomas (Debbie) Whiteman of Mississauga and Gretchen (David) Kuntz of Buckhorn.

Grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation or service..

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MARTIN, Anna Maude (nee Fleming) - Peacefully at Dufferin Oaks, Shelburne on Friday, October 2, 2015, in her 92nd year.

Loving wife of the late William.

Devoted mother of Linda (Clifford) Matkowski, Elaine Martin, Jerry, Philip (Louise), Glenna (Bruce)Coring and Peter (Pina).

Cherished grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 11.

Predeceased by her grandson Jason Matkowski and daughter-in-law Marlene.

Survived by sisters Marie Johnson and Vivian Fleming.

She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family.

There will be an interment of cremated remains at Horning’s Mills Cemetery on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. A celebration of Anna’s life will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 1-4 p.m. in the Dufferin Oaks Auditorium, 151 Centre St., Shelburne.

If desired, donations to Dufferin Oaks would be appreciated.

GARG,Nirmal P

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Turpin LarryTURPIN, Larry Arthur - Peacefully with his family by his side, at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound, on Friday morning, October 2, 2015.

Lawrence Turpin, of Owen Sound, passed away after a 3 year valiant battle with cancer, at the age of 67 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Sandy Turpin (nee Black).

 

Loving father of Kris Turpin, of Owen Sound, Andy Turpin (Stacey) and Amy McKeown (Sean), both of Bowmanville.

Proud grandfather of Cora, Keegan, Emmett, Brodie and Charlie.

Dear brother of David Turpin (Judy), of P.E.I., Gregory Turpin and Allen Turpin (Cheryl), both of Alberta. Dear son-in-law of Norm Black and brother-in-law of Suzy Symes (Steve), Tim Black (Marlene), Heather Kennedy (Dave), Holly McKee (Gary), Jeff Black (Kelly), Shelley Sutton (Randy) and Jackie Speers (Brad).

Dear uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Larry will be sadly missed by his 2 very special canine pals, Ralph and Alice.

Predeceased by his parents, Dick and Betty Turpin; his sister, Paula Turpin and his mother-in-law, Pat Black.

A Memorial Visitation for Larry Turpin will be held in the Reception Room of the BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 250-14th Street West, Owen Sound on Monday, October 5th, 2015 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held in P.E.I. at a later date.

If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation for the cancer campaign or the Residential Hospice of Grey-Bruce as an expression of sympathy.

GARG,Nirmal P

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