Obituaries

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

Edith Jean Helling

Edith Jean Helling

Sep 11, 2022

Slipped away peacefully on September 11th, 2022, surrounded by her family at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie in her 81st year.

Survived by her dear husband Walter who cared for her with love and devotion for 60 years.

Son Glen (Heather) Helling, daughter Marta (Christian) Kingsmill.

Adoring grandmother to grandchildren Maitland, Rachel, Hanna, and Ryan.

Edith will be missed by her...

Susan Gail Murray

Susan Gail Murray

Sep 9, 2022

Passed away peacefully on September 9th in her 63rd year.

Friend to Robert Grant.

Predeceased by her parents Gordon & Laura Murray and Aunt Gladys Leiper.

It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Susan Murray. Sue was a resident of Brussels for many years, growing up in Seaforth and Walton before moving to Brussels. She often helped...

Neil Randall Beuermann

Neil Randall Beuermann

Sep 6, 2022

After a happy and too short of a life Neil passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Mary’s General Hospital on Sept 6th, 2022, at the age of 68.

Devoted husband to Joan Beuermann (Stephenson) for 49 years.

Father to the Late Dan Beuermann (1995), Brad & Cheryl, Randy, Josh & Patricia.

Grandfather to Hailey, Brook, Canon, Brett, Logan, and Alyssa.

Beloved brother...

Ken Scott

Ken Scott

Sep 6, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Douglas Scott 

Peacefully passed away surrounded by family at Seaforth Community Hospital on September 6th 2022 in his 84th year.

Loving husband to Laura nee Scholl for 49 years.

Dad to B.J & Daniella, Christy & Tajie, and Shannon.

Grandpa to Isabela, Amita and Tajie.

Brother to Jim Scott.

Brother-in-law to Nancy (Terry) Morrison and Bob (Deb) Scholl.

Uncle to Judy, Jill, Joanne, Jamie, Julie,...

Valerie Joy Gratto

Valerie Joy Gratto

Aug 31, 2022

Passed away peacefully at Huron Hospice on August 31st, 2022 in her 73rd year.

Loving mom to Jason ‘Jake’ (Anne) Gratto, Jennifer (Rob) Alldred.

Grandma to Hannah, Ella, Ava, Norah, Zachary, and Carter.

Mourned by Mother Lily Fincham.

Missed by furry friend Wali and her cat Tink.

Predeceased by her father Willam Fincham, husband Bill Gratto and sister Christine.

Valerie loved her grandkids; her animals and...

Reta Jane Johnston

Reta Jane Johnston

Jul 27, 2022

Peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged on July 27th in her 87th year.

Loving wife to Bob Elliott for 47 years.

Sister to Ruth (Marty) Buchannan, Shirley Gilbert and Don Cousins.

Sister in-law to Sharon Cousins.

Sadly, missed by the Elliott family.

Predeceased by her sons Wayne and Paul Johnston, first husband Alvin Johnston, brothers Jim Cousins and Bob Cousins.

Reta loved to go to...

Debbie Swan

Debbie Swan

Jul 20, 2022

August 4th, 1965- July 20th, 2022.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Debra Maria Swan, announce her sudden passing, at her dream home in Tara Ontario, on July 20th, at age 56.

Debbie was a strong, vibrant and very loving person. Caring for others is what she did best. A passionate gardener with a particular love of...

Jean Ester Vella

Jean Ester Vella

Jul 14, 2022

Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Braemar Nursing home in Wingham on July 14th, 2022, at 93 years of age.

Loving mom to Bonnie, Lynn (Doug) Smith, Terry (Foti) Lioktsis.

Proud grandma to 18 grandchildren.

Great grandma to 31 great grandchildren.

Great great grandma to many.

Sadly, missed by many friends.

Predeceased by husband Cecil Vella, son Bruce and Brian and son in law Chris...

Myla Crystal Ferdiner-Bergsma

Myla Crystal Ferdiner-Bergsma

Jul 10, 2022

Our little angel has gone on to the next part of her journey, leaving us on Sunday July 10th at McMaster Children’s Hospital after only 8 precious days with us.

Daughter to Tanner Bergsma & Sherif Ferdiner.

Grandaughter to Ferda & Ertan Ferdiner, Rosita Finch and Brian & Michelle Bergsma.

Niece to Latif and Tahir Ferdiner, Cameron Bergsma and Ramogi Wilhelm.

Great niece to...

Rob Keffer

Rob Keffer

Jul 3, 2022

Passed away suddenly on July 3rd, 2022, at the family farm outside of Ethel at age 59.

Beloved husband to Christine (Guikema) for 37 years.

Loving Dad to Ashley & Brad Lesperance, Mike Keffer & Jessica Zaba, Meagan Keffer & Mark Pollock.

Proud Papa to Brooke, Carson, Chloe, Mya, Tyler and Baby ‘L’.

Brother to Linda (Tom) Stevens, Wanda (Don) Long, Dan (Brenda) Keffer,...

Mary Verda Thomas

Mary Verda Thomas

Jun 21, 2022

Passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home in Brussels on June 21st in her 92nd year.

Proud mother to Bob (Debbie) Thomas, David (Maureen) Thomas and Dianne (Roy) Sidders.

Loving grandmother to Amy (Rob) Burkholder, Jamie Thomas, Sean (Toni) Thomas, Laura (Jordan) Hussey, Liesa (Joe) Switzer, Ashley Thomas, Matthew (Sara) Sidders, Neil Sidders, Scott (Yanling) Sidders and Troy (Nas) Sidders.

Adoring Great grandmother to Emily,...

Steven Michael Sturgeon

Steven Michael Sturgeon

Jun 13, 2022

Passed away suddenly on June 13th at Seaforth Community Hospital in his 67th year,

Loving husband to Lisa for 12 years.

Stepfather to Joanne (Isaac) Kroeker.

Brother to Lori (Paul) Smith of Calgary.

Predeceased by parents Lorne & Mary, sister Suzette Buckwald, Diana Peckron  and brother Lorne JR. Sturgeon.

Steve loved to go fishing and look at classic cars as well as build them as models. He...

Hebo Siertsema

Hebo Siertsema

May 30, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we notify friends and family of Hebo’s passing.

Hebo had a full and happy life with his loving soulmate and wife Marg (2020) of 60 years.

Loving father to Jean (Bill) Bennett, Alan (Dasha) Siertsema, Ken (Dianne) Siertsema, Bruce (Cindy) Siertsema.

Doting grandfather to Blair (Rachel) Bennett, Dominik, Christopher, Alex, Nicholas, Josh, Lilly, Jessica Nethery, Kasey, Amber,...

Murray Edwards

Murray Edwards

May 30, 2022

Passed away peacefully on Monday May 30th at Seaforth Community Hospital in his 90th year.

Loving partner to Beatrice Rehberg for 15 years.

Father to Gord (Joan), Brenda (Brian) and Doug.

Grandpa to 8 and great grandpa to 10.

Predeceased by his parents Arthur & Marion (Sales), wife Lorraine, sisters Bernie & Florence and brother Don and daughter in-law Jennifer. 

Murray loved to farm, he...

Victor Raymond Bird

Victor Raymond Bird

May 5, 2022

Passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Listowel Memorial Hospital on May 5th, 2022 in his 94th year.

Beloved husband to Joan Little for 50 years.

Loving dad to Wendy (Robert), Fred, Tony, David, Tim (Gorete), Rosemary (Carlos) and Naomi (Mark).

Grandpa to Monica (Clint), Melissa (Harry), Roslyn (Kris), Matthew, Ana Laura (Juan Carlos), Sara, Emily (Chris), Alexandra.

Great grandpa to...

Marjory Ethel Fraser

Marjory Ethel Fraser

May 5, 2022

Passed away peacefully, on May 5th at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Home in Waterloo in her 97th year.

Beloved Wife to the late Doug Fraser (2003) for 55 years.

Loving Mom to Carolyn & Gerry Sullivan, Dianne & the Late Phil Blake (2016), Clayton & Bev Fraser and Cheryl & Glenn Mader.

Adoring Grandma to Mark (Melinda), Craig (Chrissie), Jeremy (Renee), Amanda...

Isabel Wilbee

Isabel Wilbee

Apr 30, 2022

Peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels, Ontario, Isabel Pearson, in her 95th year. 

Dear mother of Bob Pearson & Theresa Tova of Toronto, Don & Cathy Pearson of London and Bill & Brenda Pearson of Ethel.

Loving grandmother to Laurie Raynard, Stephen Fischer (Pattieya), David Pearson, Tara Pearson (Stefan), Tom Pearson (Dozie), Joe Pearson (Kim), Mike Pearson (Katie), Ian...

Max Demaray

Max Demaray

Apr 21, 2022

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Listowel Hospital on April 21st in his 89th year.

Loving father to Debbie (Joe) Seili, Rick of Brussels, Rob (Sharon) of Blackfalds AB and David of Woodstock.

Proud Grandpa to Jacquie (Dwayne), Michael (Natasha), Christine, Amy (Geoff), Daryl (Jessica), Heather (Brandon), Tracey (Chris), Ashley (Derek) and Drew.

Adoring great grandpa to Tim (Laura),...

Lloyd Emmerson Machan

Lloyd Emmerson Machan

Apr 3, 2022

Passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2022 at Huronview Home for the Aged in his 88th year.

Dear father of June & Harry Bakker, Cathy Machan Miller and Scott & Tammy Machan.

Loved dearly by grandchildren Mandy Machan & Mike Frowen, Jody Machan, Danny Machan, Aaron Bakker & Theresa Mesdag, Courtney Bakker & Mark Ballagh, Melissa Machan & Mike Hoggart, Tia Machan...

Darwin Anthony Ducharme

Darwin Anthony Ducharme

Mar 31, 2022

The family of Darwin Anthony Ducharme, of Brussels Ontario are mourning his tragic passing on March 29th, 2022. We have also lost his loving partner Beverley Stevenson.

He was born on June 23, 1956, at Seaforth Hospital and lived in Brussels area all his life.

He is survived by two daughters Traci Ducharme (Jared Harkness) and Lisa Ducharme (Chad Armstrong).

Loving papa to...