FAMILY IN MEMORIAMS

KEMPERS, Herman Jan ‘John’ – At his home at RR #3, Conn on Thursday, October 29th, 2015.

“John” Kempers in his 75th year.

Beloved husband of Veronica Sieben-Kempers.

Loved father of Gerrit Jan, Hennie & husband Barry, Betty-Ann and Doris.

John is also survived by his grandchildren.

Dear brother of Bill Kempers & wife Helen of Warren, Ann Spillman & husband Ron of Richmond Hill and Julianna. Survived also by his nieces, nephews and their families.

Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 & 7:00 to 9:00p.m.… Read More

CROWELL, Verna (nee Wesley) – Peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, at the Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland, on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

Verna Crowell of Wyebridge, at the age of 69 years.

Wife of Roland Crowell Sr., of Wyebridge.

Loving mother of Randy Crowell, of Midland, Judy Juniper (Jeff Cameron), of Owen Sound, Karen Welstead, of Thornbury, Roland Crowell Jr. (Cherie), of East Linton, Ronald Crowell, of Wyebridge and Kevin Crowell (Rachael), of Wasaga Beach.

Proud grandmother of Crystal, Danielle, Brandon, Ron, Roland Jr.,… Read More

BRADLEY, Ethel “Iolene” (née Fitzgerald) – Formerly of Kincardine, passed away peacefully at Central Place Retirement Community, Owen Sound, on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the age of 95.

Iolene was predeceased by her husband William “Karl” Bradley and her brothers, William, Levi and Orville Fitzgerald.

She is survived by her sister Gladys Walpole, her son William Bradley, daughter-in-law, Carol and her son John Bradley and daughter-in-law Doris.

Also sadly missed by five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, three nephews and two nieces.… Read More

GIBBONS, Roger Thomas – After battling cancer Roger passed away in his 66th year in Owen Sound, on Wednesday, October 28,2015.

He was born on December 21, 1949 in Southampton, Ontario .

Roger finally laid down his welding tools! Well known to be one of the finest welders in the area, with no blueprints or patterns he built a stone crusher, screening plant, conveyer and also nearly finished his latest project a wood processing machine, plus many other welding jobs for so many people.… Read More

FITTER, Brian Edward – Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Owen Sound on Wednesday October 28th, 2015 at the age of 69.

Beloved husband of Judy Fitter.

Loving father of Debbie (Brad Cleveland), Shari Marr and Lesley Fitter (Antony Mureika).

Cherished Grandpa to Ryan, Amanda, Alex and Ayala.

Dear brother of Karen and her husband Jim Siegrist. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Louise Fitter and his siblings Ruth Simpson, Paul, and Dave.

Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.… Read More

SEWELL, W. Murray – Of Meaford, died peacefully with his family by his side after a very long journey on Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 in his 86th year.

Murray was the life long partner and husband of Lois (née Russell) since 1951. Together they raised three daughters, operated a farm near Rocklyn, danced their way around the county and actively participated in their church and community.

He was the proud and loving father of Debbie and Bill Vogl of Metcalfe, Marilyn Sewell and Alan Kelley of Paris and Barbara and Daniel Reid of Healdsburg, California, and the beloved grandfather of Rhiannon (Michael Simon), Grant and his daughter Lilah Vogl, Martin (fiancé Laurie), Jacob and Suzanne Kelley, Amber, Zachary and Morgan Reid.… Read More

BISTRETZAN, Silevestru ‘Sam’ – A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Sam went home to Heaven to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in his 93rd year.

Sam was born in Crystal Hill, Saskatchewan on March 8, 1923, a son of the late Gregory and Domnica (née Brailean) Bistretzan.

He married the former Florence McNichol on December 7, 1946 and the couple were longtime residents of the Beaver Valley area where his beloved wife Florence still resides at Ravenna.… Read More

PURDY, Louise May – Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the Shelburne Residence, three days after her 78th birthday.

Beloved wife of the late Walter.

Loving mother of Wendy (Marc) Atkinson, Allen (Denise), Jane (Grant) Park and Norm (Lisa).

Proud grandmother of Tanya (Trevor), Carter (Andrea), Jeanette, Katie, Candace, Lyle, Rory, Aaron, Dusty and Becky and great-grandmother of Chase, Hayden and Bradley.

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