All Obituaries

David Ingham passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022 at his home in Erin, Ontario. Father of Blair, Stacey, and Isaac, brother of Michael and his spouse Jane. Son of the late Albert and Una Ingham. There wasn’t anything Dave couldn’t fix, from carpentry to mechanics, all with a smile and coffee in hand. The local handyman you could rely on in a pinch and a friend you could call in your time of need. He took great pride in his work, and in life. As per his wishes, cremation...

Richard Cecil Murray, or as he preferred to be called Dick, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2022 at his home in Hillsburgh, Ontario. He was born in Limerick, Ireland on March 28, 1940 and was one of 9 children to Daniel and Nora. Dick was known for his storytelling and immense sense of humour. He would entertain those around him with funny anecdotes and captivating stories. Never a quiet moment, as he would happily belt out a song at a party or on stage during one of his performances...

It is with great sadness the family of Dorothy Peters announce her passing on the morning of January 4/22 at the age of 90, a beloved wife and sweet and thoughtful mother. She leaves behind the love of her life of 72 years, Archie, along with her children, George (Marcia), Susan (Don), Virginia. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Bryan (great-grandchildren, Jack & Danica), Jodi (predeceased) and Nick. Predeceased by her parents Leonard and Maria along with her eight siblings,...

Lionel Nijhuis of Orton, aged 85, passed away peacefully early Monday, January 3, 2022. He is survived by his wife Patricia; son Jason (wife Andrea) and daughter Sarah (husband Ramesh); grandchildren Rebecca, Logan and Isabella; siblings Terry, Patricia, Liola and Hank; brother-in-law Doug and his many nieces and nephews (Sean, Laura, Scott, Pam, Sue, Dieter, Damon, Aaislinn, Jennifer and Josh). Lionel made his living by trading stocks and bonds at Merrill Lynch Canada and he was a...

Hanora (Noreen) Beresford of Hillsburgh, aged 84, passed away early Sunday, December 26, 2021 after a short stay at Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, James (Seamus); son David (wife Mary); grandchildren Seamus, Henry and Katy; sister Maura Baldwin and her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents James and May Burke; brother Liam; step brother Pat and step sister Pearl. Noreen was a warm and loving person whose door was...

Peacefully on Friday December 10, 2021 at Caressant Care, Fergus.  Joan Keeler, at the age of 83 was the mother of Ken Keeler (Michele) and Mark Keeler (Heather) both of Erin, grandmother of Carly, Stephanie, Adam and Abbie Keeler and great-grandmother of Carter Keeler.  Joan is survived by her sisters Lynda White of Peterborough and Pat Hamilton of Erin and predeceased by her mother and father, Lloyd and Millie Lyons and her brother Lorne Lyons. Arrangements entrusted to...

Peacefully on Thursday December 9, 2021 at the Guelph General Hospital.  Kim Hicks at the age of 48 was the loving daughter of the late David and April Hicks and will be fondly remembered by her dear friends Pat, Julie, Jennifer, Karen, Christy, Tash, Stephanie, Jody and their extended families.  Kim will missed by her many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place.  A celebration of Kim’s life will be held at a later date.  Memorial donations in her memory can...

Helen passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021, with her family by her side.  Born December 23, 1925, Helen grew up in Newmarket before moving to Toronto in her teens.  She and her family moved to the house they built in Caledon in the 70’s where she resided for the rest of her life.  Helen could be found in the mornings with a cup of coffee, looking out the patio doors into her back field where deer, fox, wild turkeys and various other creatures would wander...

Born in Barry’s Bay, Ontario, into a large, loving (and often loud) family, she spent most of her adult years in Pembroke, Ontario. Catherine left her imprint on many volunteer organizations, Pembroke’s real estate world, and her many Ottawa Valley friends, neighbours and relatives. Without a doubt, though, she was proudest of her three sons, Michael, Andrew and Richard, her four grandchildren, Sherry (KK), Connor, Hope and Nick, and her three daughters‐in‐law, Laura, Wendy...

Shirley Eileen White passed away on August 28th in a motor vehicle collision. Shirley, at the age of 70 was the wife to the late John, mother to Chris, Mike (Charlene), Jose (Sandra) and Katie (Miguel), grandmother to Santiago, Cheyenne, Chase, Sanjo and Josan.  Shirley was born in Brampton, in October of 1950, daughter to Doris and George Rutherford, sister to Laurel, Jack, Emily and David. Their little white house still stands on Derry Road, formerly part of the community of Derry...