Obituaries

Local Obituaries Brussels - Ontario & Blyth - Ontario, Canada.

Margaret Jean Bridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Hendrik TenPas

Hendrik TenPas

Jun 4, 2017

Hendrik "Hank" TenPas of Brussels passed away with his family by his side at Wingham and District Hospital on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. Born in Winterswyk, the Netherlands, on November 11th, 1936, Hank was in his 81st year. Hank was the beloved husband of Agnes Van Veen for 56 years and will be sadly missed by his children Paul TenPas...

William Kellington

William Kellington

May 25, 2017

William Joseph "Bill" Kellington of Brussels passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged on Thursday, May 25th, 2017. Born in Brussels on December 29th, 1926, Bill was in his 91st year. Bill will be sadly missed by his sons Larry and his wife Bonnie of Springfield, Robert (Bob) and his wife Marguerite of Brussels, Murray and his wife...

Shirley Lillycrop

Shirley Lillycrop

May 1, 2017

God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered…"Come with me". It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Elizabeth (Bolger) Lillycrop in her 75th year on Monday, May 1st, 2017 at Parkwood Hospital with her family by her side. Shirley fought valiantly but...

Max Bell

Max Bell

Apr 29, 2017

Maxwell Morley Bell of Gorrie passed away on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at the Fordwich Village Nursing Home. Born in Culross Township on March 14th, 1924, Max was in his 94th year. Max was the beloved husband of the late Anna Toner (April 16th, 2006). Dear father of Marilyn and Bill Carswell of St. Clements and Lorne and Jane Bell...

Helen Dobson

Helen Dobson

Apr 21, 2017

Helen Victoria (Vollmer) Dobson of Ethel passed away on Friday, April 21st, 2017 at Listowel Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Mornington Township on July 28, 1930, Helen was in her 87th year. Helen was the beloved wife of the late William Dobson. Dear mother of Allan and Barb Dobson of Palmerston, Ruth and Wayne Ward of St. Thomas,...

Rene Vercruyssen

Rene Vercruyssen

Mar 23, 2017

Rene Vercruyssen of RR#2 Blyth passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at Wingham and District Hospital. Born in Sint-Gillis-Waas, Belgium on May 27th, 1936, Rene was in his 81st year. Rene was the beloved husband of Jenny Vercruyssen and will be sadly missed by his children Ron of Brussels, Evelyn and Richard of...

George Gill

George Gill

Feb 27, 2017

George Gill of Ethel passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 27th, 2017 at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels. Born in Ethel on January 2nd, 1936, George was in his 82nd year. George was the beloved husband of the late Eileen Wood (December 29th, 2010). Dear step father of Melinda Wood of Toronto, Dan and Lisa Woods...

Bruce Montgomery

Bruce Montgomery

Feb 18, 2017

Bruce Montgomery of Wroxeter passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Saturday, February 18th, 2017 in his 86th year. Bruce was the beloved husband of 58 years to Lorraine (Smith) and will be sadly missed by his children Debra and Blaine and Don and Jill. Also loved by his in laws Bernell and Marg Smith, Marlene and John Sinnamon...

Howard Martin

Howard Martin

Jan 20, 2017

Surrounded by the presence and love of his family Howard went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the age of 75 after a brief period with cancer. Loving husband of Alice. He leaves wonderful memories with his children Wendy Martin and Gary (Kim) Martin and much loved grandchildren Simon and Avry. A private...

Earle McLeod

Earle McLeod

Jan 3, 2017

William Duncan "Earle" McLeod of Brussels, formally of Dundalk, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017. Born in Erin on September 7th, 1937, Earle was in his 80th year. Dear father of Lori and Mark Coultes of Drumheller Alberta, Corey and Stacey of Listowel, Tanya and Brian McArter of Brussels. Grandfather of Jake, Teaghan, Prestin, Lucas, Leah,...

Ross Bennett

Ross Bennett

Dec 24, 2016

E. Ross Bennett of Brussels passed away at Clinton Public Hospital on Saturday, December 24th, 2016. Born in Grey Township on August 9th, 1922, Ross was in his 95th year. Ross was the beloved husband of 55 years to the late Marg (Bell) who predeceased him on August 11th, 2016. Ross will be sadly missed by his children Nanci and...