LEAFLOOR, Rita - At Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Tuesday, September 29th, 2015.
Rita (Lacroix) Leafloor of Mount Forest in her 91st year.
Beloved wife of the late Howard Leafloor.
Loved mother of Patricia Mills and Bill of Brockville, Linda Henry and John of Brussels and Faye Taylor and Peter of Brampton.
Cherished grandmother of Tanya Tedford and Ryan of Brockville, John Mills and Shelley of Ganonoque, Devon Henry and Janice of Kitchener, Kimberly Millward and Scott of Toronto and Kevin Taylor and Melissa of Caledon.
Predeceased by granddaughter Stephanie Lea Henry. Loving great grandmother to her 7 great grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Monday October 5th from 12noon until time of the Memorial Service at 1:00p.m. Private inurnment to follow.
Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
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MACLEOD, Donald “Don” Malcolm - Of Kincardine, passed away at Trillium Court, on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in his 86th year.
Beloved husband of Marion McLeod (née MacGregor) (Holroyd).
Dear father of Allan (Ellen) Holroyd of Manitoulin Island.
Cherished grandfather of Brent (Karlee) of Ayr and Jim (Mendi) Holroyd of Kincardine and great-grandfather of Maryn, Macy, Edyn, Ashlyn, Reid and Mason. Loved uncle of Katie Champion and Ian MacLeod.
Brother-in-law of June McGregor, Benny (Ray) Murray, Sam (Joan) MacGregor, Shirley Colquhoun.
Predeceased by his parents, John & Effie MacLeod, his granddaughter Bobbie Jo Holroyd, his brother John (Margaret), brothers-in-law Mort McGregor, Bob Colquhoun, Jack Howard and sister-in-law Donna Howard.
Donald was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. He attended high school in Hamilton, went on to earn degrees from McMaster University and from the University of Indiana, majoring in geography.
Donald started teaching in Toronto in 1955, then to Kincardine High School, from 1976 until 1992. He co-wrote two geography textbooks that were used in local high schools.
Family was very special to him.
He spoke Gaelic and enjoyed his glass of scotch with his many friends and family.
A graveside service will be held at the Ripley Cemetery on Monday, October 12, at 11:00 a.m. with Betty Elliott officiating. A Celebration of Life will take place at Trillium Court 555 Philip Place, Kincardine, ON., following the service.
Memorial donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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COOPER, Amy Elizabeth (Clarke, Melo) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amy on July 31st, peacefully in Summerside PEI, beloved wife of Jim Cooper of Fergus ON.
Daughter of Jack Clarke (Judy) and Flora Clarke (nee Leavens).
Predeceased by Brother Ashley Clarke.
Loving Mother to Mark (April George), Crystal (Adam Wiltshire), Robert (Karen).
Will be greatly missed by grandchildren Lilliana, Mavado, Colton, Atreyu and Robin also her Brother Leslie Clarke and Sister Barbara Dobbs (Richard).
Fondly remembered by her Brother and Sister in-laws, Uncles, Aunts, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Amy touched many lives in her time here all of who will love and cherish these memories.
Family and friends will be received for a celebration of her life on Saturday Aug. 8th at Mount Forest Victory Arena, 320 King St E Mount Forest ON between 1-5pm.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to, Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.
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MAKI, Dolly - After a brave battle with cancer, Dolly passed away on Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 with daughter Lois by her side.
She is survived by daughter Lois Barber (Larry) of Tara, ON, grandson Shayne Hastie (Jannah) of Owen Sound, ON, great grandchildren Maddox and Maliah, sister Molly Bruce (Frank Antal), brother-in-law Charly Baker and various nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by husband George, sister Eleanor Baker, brother Art Smith (Shirley), nephew Brian Baker and brother-in-law Bob Bruce.
Should friends desire, donations to your local hospice or Arthritis Society would be appreciated.
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BOYD, Clarence Elwin - Born April 18, 1925 completed his life's journey on September 29, 2015 at Errinrung Nursing Home in Thornbury, Ontario.
Born and raised in the Meaford area, he farmed in Euphrasia township and in later years was the caretaker at Meaford United Church.
He is survived by his sons, Gary (Shiela) of Leduc, Alberta and Brian (Susan), St. Marys, Ontario, 11 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren, through which his sense of humour and legacy of hard work lives on.
Elwin will also be missed by his brother Bud, in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, his devoted niece Brenda Ratcliffe of Meaford, his cousins and longtime friends Doug Breadner and Harry Yeadell.
He was predeceased by his parents Cecil and Ella, wife Jean (Smith) in 2012, sister-in-law Shirley, sister Marie (Ratcliffe) and daughter-in-law Val Knibbs.
A graveside service was held Oct. 3, 2015 at Temple Hill officiated by Rev. Henkel.
If desired memorial contributions can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
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KEMP, Bernice - Suddenly at her home in Goderich on Monday September 28, 2015. Bernice Kemp in her 79th year.
Beloved wife of the late Gordon Arthur Kemp (1990).
Loving mother of Gordon Kemp and Marilyn Stewart of Kincardine, Gail Kemp of Goderich.
Loving grandmother of Devin Kemp (Heather Stepaniak) of Kincardine, Megan Stewart-Kemp of Kincardine.
Dear sister of Harvey and Pat Livingston of Lucknow and sister-in-law Marion Livingston of Greely, Joan Livingston of Lucknow and Elsa Stephenson of Orangeville.
Also survived by aunt Betty Dickinson of Georgetown. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and special friend Stan Doherty.
Predeceased by her son Glen (1987), her parents Martha and Norman Livingston and brothers William (2012), Clifford (2011) and Harold (2003) and her grandson Cody Kemp (2014), and close family friend Dorothy Beamish (2012).
Bernice was a valued employee of Fincher’s of Goderich for over 29 years and a dedicated member of the Carry On Cloggers and Lakeshore United Church.
Friends will be received at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 11 Cambria Road North, Goderich, on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held at Lakeshore United Church on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 2 PM. Interment in Goderich.
Donations to either Goderich, Kincardine or Lucknow Minor Sports or the charity of your choice gratefully acknowledged
DEMMAR, Jack William Frederick - Of Kincardine, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre-Kincardine, on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the age of 91.
Jack was born in Uxbridge, England on March 23, 1924. Predeceased by his parents John Demmar and Mary Chandler, his brothers; Bert and Kenneth and sisters; Doris and Winnifred, all of Middlesex England.
Also predeceased by his first and second wife Molly Bush and Pamela Payne, all of Middlesex England.
Survived by his brother Reginald from Middlesex England and his sister-in-law Jane and her husband Toni Keeling of London, England. Jack leaved behind a daughter Helen Freeman and her husband Frank Freeman from Brooklands England and a son Neil Demmar and his wife Rachael along with their children Joseph and Lucy Demmar, all from Mere, Wiltshire, England.
Also left behind is his wife Rita and four step-children, Donald McDade and his wife Martina of Meaford, Sharon Dugas of London, Brian McDade and Christine Carson of London and Danny McDade and his wife Lina Scarfone of Kitchener.
Sadly missed by his step-grandchildren, Caroline Thornhill of Halifax, Melissa Dugas of Guelph, Candice Dugas of Montreal, Michael McDade of Meaford, Paige McDade of London and Natalie Gerstmar of London.
And step-great-grandchildren, Lily Thornhill of Halifax and Eli Palouras of Guelph. Predeceased by a step-grand-daughter Allison Dugas of Kincardine.
Visitation will be held at the Anglican Church of the Messiah, Kincardine, on Tuesday, October 6, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Rob Hiscox officiating. There will be a Legion Service held at 12:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church. Interment in Kincardine.
Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Kincardine Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
WARD, Elda Jean - Of Hanover, formerly of Chesley, passed away suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Monday, September 28, 2015 in her 81st year.
Beloved wife and companion of Elmer.
Loving mother of Vernon (Diane) of Airdrie, AB, Wayne of Santa Barbara, California, Murray of Clarksburg and Elaine (David) Brears of Englehart.
She will live on in the hearts of her grandchildren Christina, Erin, Candace, Olivia, Emma, Ryan, Zackary, Calista, Jasmin, Nicole, Bradley, Travis, Tristan and great-grandsons, Lennon and Bohdi. Elda leaves behind her siblings, Leone, Richard, Merle, Elva, Tom, Rena and Gordon.
She was predeceased by her siblings Syd, Evelyn, Murray, Charlie, John, Alvin and Lorne as well as her parents, William and Olive (Kerr) Middleton.
A private celebration of Elda’s life will be held with inurnment to follow.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hanover & District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
MANN, Harvey Maurice - Of Chesley, passed away at Hanover & District Hospital on Monday, September 28, 2015 in his 80th year.
Harvey was predeceased by the love of his life, Shirley Mann.
He is survived by his children, Heather, Shannon, Shawn, Jarrod, Robert, Elysia; grandchildren Melissa, Jonathon, Taylor, Brianna, Connor, Beacan, Logan, Ethan, Brady and Alaura.
Beloved brother of Norma Janser and dear friend to Maurice and Gloria Bilodeau; their children Kim and Maurice; and grandchildren Louis and Madison.
Harvey was predeceased by his siblings Elizebeth Renwick, Robert Mann and James Mann and his parents, Charles and Margaret (Hildebrandt) Mann.
A memorial service celebrating Harvey’s life will be held at Rhody Family Funeral Home, 65 Fourth Street SW., Chesley on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 1 p.m. Inurnment in Chatsworth.
Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Finally, no one will forget his antics and demeanour (good or bad), especially the amazing staff and friends at the Chesley Hospital, The Hanover Care Centre and Day Away Program. He will live on in the hearts and minds of many.
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DIEBOLD, Ann Theresa (nee Murray) - Of Cargill, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Monday, September 28, 2015. She was 80.
Loving mother of Gail and Carman Lippert of Marl Lake, Debbie Wilhelm of Harrisburg, Kevin Diebold of Norman Wells, NWT, Tom and Cate Diebold of Walkerton, Connie Diebold and Bill Smith of Mildmay, Pennie and Ronnie Wilhelm of Chepstow, Randy Diebold and Marlene Webb of Cargill and Greg Diebold of Walkerton.
Cherished grandmother of Adam, Justin, Nicole, Kimberly, Christopher, Callie, Nathan, Keegan, Lance, David, Jacqueline, Hannah, Carolyn, Rachael, Caleb and Hope and great-grandmother of Myla, Finn, Cadence and Briar.
Dear sister of Jane and Mac McGregor of Norman Wells, NWT and sister-in-law of Dolores Murray and Bernadette Murray both of Chepstow.
Ann was predeceased by her husband Andrew Diebold; son-in-law James Wilhelm; brothers Harvey Murray and Pat Murray; sisters Helen and Gerry Cassidy and Rita and George Lippert; close friend Pat Cassidy and parents Frank and Mary (nee Zettel) Murray.
There will be no funeral home visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 02, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, #11 Concession 10, Cargill. Rev. Luc Payette officiating. Interment in Chepstow. Following, friends and family are invited to a come and go social to celebration of Ann's life at the Cargill Community Centre from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.
Memorial donations to the Cargill & District Community Fund (CDCF) or Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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