Obituaries

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

Kenneth Robert Donald Bird

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

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

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

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

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...