All Obituaries

I will miss the hugs from someone who when standing, can look me in the eyes.  The reassuring ‘give em hell’ confidence booster before an interview or important event.  The confidant, who you knew with absolute certainty, had your best interests at heart.  This is just the perspective of a son who recently had to say goodbye to his Dad through a window, a barrier brought upon them by COVID.  Robert Gardner left us today yet he will forever remain with those he...

Peacefully on November 17, 2020 at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville.  Norinne Kilgour, in her 95th year was the beloved wife of the late Donald Kilgour, loving mother of Doug Kilgour (Cheryl) and Cheryl Watson (Sandy), adoring grandmother of Shane Kilgour (Kristen), Kristin Wolfer (Matt), Sabrina Watson, Cody Watson and Jacqueline Watson-Lambert and great-grandmother of Quinn, Campbell, Brayden, Liam, Landon, Brooklyn and Sloane. Norinne was a wonderful and loving person who...

On Saturday, November 7, 2020, God finally agreed that Frances Louisa Archambault (Massier), could come on home to renovate, paint, decorate and try out her shiny new wings. Fran, loving wife, mother of five, grandmother of nine and great grandma of one, passed away at age 73, after a hard fought battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.  Born on February 18, 1947, Fran was the only child to Francis Victor Massier and Gladys Ann Louise Radford. In her youth, Frances developed a love...

Passed away on Sunday November 1, 2020 at her residence in Hillsburgh.  Barbara Ann Franklin, at the age of 85 was the loving mother of Charlie, Rodney, Cameron and Rachel and adoring grandmother of Carson and Carina.  Barbara lovingly reunites with her son Charlie and his father Charlie, her Aunt Emily, her grandmother and Max.  Barbara will always be remembered by Rodney's spouse Patricia and within her close knit religious ties and the choir.  Some of...

Peacefully on Friday October 30, 2020 at the Guelph General Hospital.  Gordon Mara, in his 96th year was the beloved husband of the late Cora Mara (Meyer) for 65 years, loving father of Alice Jones (William), the late David Mara (Carole) and the late Jeff Mara (Karen), adoring grandpa of Taya MacInnes (Virgil), Shannyn Mara (Andy Hall), Sean Mara (Melissa), Thomas Jones, Davis Mara (Helen) and Kathleen Jones and great-grandpa of Atreyu, Pharaoh and Ben.  Gordon will be remembered...

Passed away suddenly after suffering a stroke on Wednesday October 28, 2020 at his home. Rick Klooster, at the age of 59, was the beloved husband of Diane Klooster (MacKenzie), caring stepfather of Ashley Robinson, Tyler Robinson and Stuart Robinson (Jessica). Rick was predeceased by his mother Ruth Klooster and his nephew Justin Klooster. He was the loving son of Herman Klooster and is survived by his siblings Debbie Klooster, Brenda Walton (Jim), Kevin Klooster (Cindy), and Randy Klooster...

Passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2020 at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood after a short battle with cancer.  Robert Dear, in his 79th year was the beloved husband of Judy Dear, loving father of Kim, Janice, Allan, Tanya, adoring grandfather of Gerald, Lisa, Jessie, Brandon, Natalie, Nicolas, Sarah, Ashley, Michelle and Randy.  Robert was the brother of Shirley, Joyce, Sonny, Sharon, Gary, Wayne, Diane and the late Donald and was the caring son of the late George and Rose...

Passed away peacefully on October 10, 2020 at Guelph General Hospital at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Ross (2003).  Dear mother of Rae McFee (Louise) and Gloria Tibben (John). Cherished grandmother of Craig McFee (Tracy) and Jennifer Slater (Mike).  Adored great-grandmother of William and Leo Slater.  Survived by her sister-in-law Violet Clayton. Predeceased by her brothers Ralph and Lloyd Clayton, brothers-in-law Archie McFee and Dougal (Eunice) McFee,...

Passed away on Thursday September 24, 2020 at his residence in Guelph.  Mark Leitch was the loving father of Skylace, Farah and Priscilla Leitch, caring son of Al Leitch (Jane) and the late Carolyn Leitch (nee Rendle).  Mark will be remembered by his brother Tom Leitch, his sister Susan Johnson (Jeff) and his nephew Jay Stewart. Visitation for Mark will be held on Saturday October 3, 2020 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. from Gilbert Macintyre and...

Peacefully on Monday September 21, 2020 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.  Phil Lamantia in his 57th year was the loving father of Phillip, Daniel and Adam Lamantia and will always be remembered by his sister, Heather Renshaw (Harry). Arrangements entrusted to MacIntyre Family Funeral Home, 5399 Wellington Road 52, Erin.  A celebration of Phillip’s life will be held at a later date.  Donations in Phillip’s memory can be made to a charity of one’s...