Obituaries
Local Obituaries Brussels - Ontario & Blyth - Ontario, Canada.
William Charles Eckmier
Feb 7, 2018
Eckmier: William “Bill” Charles
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Huronlea Home for the Aged in his 90th year.
Loving brother to Isabel Sawchyn, brother-in-law to Jean Eckmier.
Proud Uncle to Nancy & Brent Mills, Paul & Jan Eckmier, Larry Sawchyn, Bradley & Lorraine Eckmier, Gary & Darlene Buchanan, David Eckmier and Bob & Christine Sawchyn.
Great uncle to 17 great nieces...
Ben Bridge
Jan 2, 2018
Ben Franklin Bridge of Petrolia passed away January 2, 2018 at Bluewater Health in Sarnia surrounded by family.
Early in his career, Ben became licensed as an auto-body mechanic. Ben moved from Brussels to Seaforth in the late 1950’s and worked at Seaforth Motors. Subsequently, he moved to Sarnia and worked for Lambton Ford. In 1974 Ben and Bob Taylor started...
Shirley Ann Isabel Clark
Dec 14, 2017
Passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on December 14th,2017.
She was in her 71st year.
Beloved wife to Keith for 40 years.
Loving mom to Edward and Kathy.
Adoring Grandma to Colban.
Sister to Allan & Bernice Johnston, Larry & Helen Johnston and Irene & Kelly Bennett.
Sister-in-law to Don & Darlene Fischer, Bruce and Anne Clark.
Fondly remembered by Rob Herd.
Missed by many nieces and...
Emerson Mitchell
Dec 3, 2017
Mitchell: Robert ‘Emerson’
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Huronlea home for the Aged on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017.
He was in his 92nd year.
Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Mitchell (2014) for 65 years.
Loving Dad to Gordon (Julie), Ross Mitchell & Susan Reeves, Doug (Janet), Neil (Marie).
Grandpa to Doug, Erin and Shawn Walker, Holly, Rob and Tammy, Mandy and Derek...
George Adam Somers
Dec 1, 2017
George Somers
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife, 3 sons and daughter at Huronlea Home for the Aged on December 1st 2017.
He was in his 87th year.
Beloved Husband to Fannie Somers.
Loving Father to Ross (Judy), Rick (Deb), Randy (Tammy) and Janice (Bill) Smith and father-in-law to Dianne Somers.
Grandfather and great grandfather to 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Predeceased by...
Anne Grant
Nov 21, 2017
Grant: Anne
With heavy hearts, filled with sorrow we announce the passing of Anne Grant on Tuesday, November 21st 2017 with family at her side. Anne was in her 74th year.
Loving wife of 53 years to James Grant of Brussels.
Devoted and loving mother to Robert, Jacqueline, Sharon, Heather and Andrew.
Anne delighted in her 12 grandchildren, and was a lover of all...
Erma Amanda Mary Williamson
Nov 18, 2017
Williamson: Erma Amanda Mary nee Gray
Passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side at Huronlea Home for the Aged on Saturday, November 18th, 2017. Erma was in her 100th year.
Beloved wife to the Late Jim (1996) for nearly 55 years.
Doting mother to Arlene (Ben) van den Akker and June Williamson. Loving mother-in-law to Diane Williamson.
Adoring grandma to Amy (Tom),...
Kenneth Robert Donald Bird
Nov 18, 2017
Ken Bird
Passed away peacefully at Wingham and District Hospital on Saturday, November 18th, 2017.
True life partner and husband to Linda Bird.
Loving Father to Krista Bird.
Proud Grandpa to Tamara and Trevor Mellin.
Brother to Hugh (Monica) Ives, son-in-law to Alex (Marie) Voisin, brother-in-law to Judy (Don) Axford, Brad (Liz) Voisin, Bonnie Voisin, Leonard Voisin, Donald Voisin and Sue Larson.
Uncle and great Uncle...
Joan Mary Elizabeth Coleman
Nov 17, 2017
Joan Coleman (Seddon)
Joan passed away peacefully at Clinton Public Hospital on Friday November 17th, 2017 in her 82nd year.
Loving wife to the Late Jack For 57 years.
Beloved mom to Randy Coleman of Oshawa, James (Liane) Coleman of Listowel, Ken (Anne Maree) Coleman of Oshawa.
Grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Sister to Jim Seddon of St. Mary’s, Ted Seddon of...
Vernon Elliott 'Pal' Somers
Nov 8, 2017
Somers: Vernon Elliott ‘Pal’
Passed away peacefully at Wingham & District Hospital on November 8th, 2017 in his 75th year.
Brother to George & Fannie.
Uncle to Ross (Judy), Rick (Deb), Randy (Tammie) & Janice (Bill) Smith.
Uncle-in-law to Dianne.
Great uncle to many great nieces and nephews.
Sadly missed by furry friend Charlie.
Predeceased by parents Verna & William Somers, and nephew Roger.
Pal loved to talk...
Wayne Douglas Jacklin
Nov 6, 2017
Jacklin: ‘Wayne’ Douglas
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Seaforth Community Hospital on November 6th, 2017 in his 70th year.
Loving dad to Shawn (Melissa) and Sharie (Mark).
Adoring Papa to Ted, Ben and Joe and beloved grandpa to Darren and Justin.
Brother to Gord (Debbie), Don, Marlene (Brian).
Predeceased by parents Lawrence & Elaine and step mother Mildred, 2 brothers in infancy and sister-in-law...
Margaret Jean Bridge
Oct 28, 2017
Bridge: Margaret ‘Jean’ nee Brown
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, October 28th, 2017 at Seaforth Community Hospital in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Glenn for 60 years. Loving mom to Robert (Laura), Scott (Joan), son-in-law Rick and predeceased by daughter Karen (2015). Grandmother to Amy (Ray), Kelly, Jill, Danielle (Kurt), Meagan (Joel), Tony, Kendra (Brad), and Allison...
Isabella Elizabeth Armstrong
Oct 13, 2017
Armstrong: Isabel Elizabeth
Passed away peacefully on Friday October 13th, 2017 at Wingham and District Hospital in her 87th year. Predeceased by loving husband John (1996) and son Murray (2004). Loving mom to Brian (Elaine) of Ethel, Don (Lynne) of Wingham and Gary (Judith) of Cambridge.
Grandmother to David (Stephanie), Chris (Holly), Richard (Stephanie), Laura (Peter), Cheryl (Pat), Scott (Kaitlyn), Jason, Heather...
Howard Bernard
Oct 10, 2017
Bernard: William Howard
Passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side at Huronlea Home for the Aged on Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 in his 80th year.
Beloved husband of Joan (Triebner) for 58 years.
Dear father of his four girls: Gwen & Keith Doherty of Port Albert, Mary Ann & Jeff Thompson of Brussels, Dianne & David Diehl of Ethel and...
Adam Smith
Oct 4, 2017
Smith: David ‘Adam’
Passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2017 at Stratford General Hospital, Adam Smith in his 75th year. Beloved husband to Kae for 49 years. Loving Dad to Fran Patterson & David (Patricia) Smith. Adoring Grandpa to Will, James, Tyler (Ashley), Lanie-Joy (Brandt), Jenna, Nathanael, Hannah, Sarah and Joseph. Great Grandfather to Silas & Callam.
Brother to Ann, Carol (Bill),...
Robert Edward Burkholder
Oct 2, 2017
Burkholder: Robert Edward
After a courageous 5 year battle with cancer on Monday, October 2nd, 2017 Rob Burkholder passed away at home surrounded by family in his 60th year. Best friend, partner and devoted husband to Kathy for 38 years. Loving dad to Chris (Michelle), Rob (Amy). Loving Grandpa to Molly, Jack, George, Alice, Henry, Ivy, Emily, Sophia and Dakota. Brother...
Glen Douglas Machan
Sep 13, 2017
Glen “Doug” Machan
Douglas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at his home on Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 in his 79th year. Loving husband to Florence for 58 years. Adoring Dad to Linda (Jim) McDonald, Vickie (Bill) Brophy and Paul (Janice) Machan. Missed by grandchildren Sarah(Barry) Young, Andrew McDonald, Brian, Brett & Rachel Brophy, Wyatt & Wade Machan. Great grandfather to...
Barbara Ann Fritz
Aug 3, 2017
Fritz: Barbara Ann nee Turnbull
After a courageous battle with cancer, Barb passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on August 3rd, 2017 in her 72nd year.
Loving wife to Jim for 51 years. Adoring mom to Tim Fritz, Kim & Ron Strome, Steve Fritz, Greg & Jill Fritz. Grandmother to Emma, Dan, Sarah, Darian, Dustin, Abby, Luke, Raelyn, Meg, Ava...
Helen Madeline Cascagnette
Jul 24, 2017
Cascagnette Helen nee Sellers
Passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home in Brussels on Monday, July 24th in her 91st year. Loving wife to Patrick Cascagnette for 26 years. Adoring mom to Barry & Pat Pletch, Marlene & Murray Fischer and Joan & Bob Moore. Missed by 9 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Survived by sister Marie & Ed Stewart and brother Glen & Eileen Sellers. Predeceased...
Leo MacNeil
Jun 26, 2017
Leo Hector MacNeil of Brussels, and formerly of Brechin and Cape Breton, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family at Seaforth Community Hospital on Monday, June 26th, 2017. Born in St. Margaret's Village, Cape Breton on February 8th, 1927, Leo was in his 91st year. Leo was the beloved husband of the late Mary MacKinnon and the late Gertrude...
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