John Kenneth Donaldson

1949 - November 7, 2024

John Kenneth Donaldson, 75, of Fergus, Ontario, passed away quietly on November 7, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre in Guelph.

John was predeceased by his beloved father Charles Donaldson, mother Helen Donaldson, and sister Ellen Langlands (Ross). He is survived by his niece Elizabeth Huggins (Steven) and great-nephews Jake and Luke, who will fondly remember his kindness and gentle spirit.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, Ontario. Your contributions in John’s memory would be deeply appreciated.

Barbara Ann Rivard

Date of Passing: November 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Rivard on November 3, 2024. She was a beloved member of her family and community and will be missed by all who knew her.

At this time, no funeral details are available. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences in honor of Barbara’s life and the joy she brought to those around her.

We offer our deepest sympathies to her family and friends and hope that her memory brings comfort in this time of sorrow.

Brendan Laverne Chrisell May

May 1986 - October 16, 2024

Brendan passed away suddenly on October 16, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 38. He was the beloved and cherished son of Gwen and the late Laverne (2015). Brendan was a devoted brother to Neisha (William) and a loving uncle to Alder and Mayda. He is also predeceased by his best friend, Tom Postar (2003).

Brendan will be fondly remembered by family friend Harry, along with many other family members and friends who loved him. His presence in their lives was a source of joy, and he will be deeply missed.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Brendan on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Central Pentecostal Church, 7674 Colborne Street, Elora, at 12:00 PM. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Following the service, all are invited to join the family in the reception hall for a time of fellowship and refreshments. Cremation has taken place, and a private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Brendan’s memory may be directed to a charity or foundation of your choice. The family greatly appreciates these gestures of kindness.

Special thanks to McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home in Calgary and Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home in Fergus for their support during this difficult time.

Margaret Peggy Ingram Dickie

February 23, 1926 - November 1, 2024

Our beloved Matriarch, 98 years young, left us peacefully on November 1st with family by her side. Peggie was born on February 23, 1926, to David and Mary Cook in Brantford, Ontario, where she mastered superb secretarial skills. She met and married Bill Dickie in Brantford after he returned from WWII. The couple moved to Toronto, where she took on her dream job with Connaught Labs, until her daughter Gini's arrival in 1948 set a new course.

They settled in Fergus, Ontario, after Bill's graduation, where he established his optometry practice. Peggie soon joined him as office administrator, a role she embraced until retirement. Together, they traveled for Canadian Optometrist conventions and cherished research trips to Scotland.

Peggie was deeply involved with Melville United Church. After Bill's passing in 2012, her church family and neighbors became her support network. Known for her warm conversation, she was also a compassionate listener and hospice volunteer. She found joy at the family cottage on Lake Erie, her daily Sudoku, curling, bridge, and competitive cribbage games with her trademark phrase: “My house… My rules!”

She leaves cherished memories with daughters-in-law, Nancie and Mary Jane, her grandchildren Chris, Aisha, Erica (Will), and Nico (Maryanne), step-grandson Alessandro (Paola), and her three great-grandsons Tyson, Reid, and Logan.

Visitation will take place on Friday, November 22nd, 2024, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Graham A Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David St. S in Fergus, Ontario. The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, at Melville United Church in Fergus.