​December 6, 1923 – August 17, 2019
 
With heavy hearts our family announces the passing of Mathew, peacefully, in his 96th year.
 
Eldest son of the late Anton and Klara Theis. Beloved husband of the late Annelore Brueckman (1994). Cherished father to his four sons; James (Barbara), John (Wendy), David (Vicky) and Robert (Lisa). Adored by his fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered Big Brother of Eva (Willing), the late Mary (Wagner) and John Theis. Stepbrother to Helen (Warren).
 
Cremation has taken place. A private family service and interment will be held at a later date.  
 
Messages and condolences may be left at tricitycremations.com, 519.772.1237. Please visit Mathew's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away suddenly in the close presence of his mom and step-dad on Tuesday August 6, 2019, at the age of 39 years.

Bryan loved to travel and had a passion for music and his art.

Beloved father of Floyd Young. Loving son Bonnie Partridge (Doug) and the late Rick Wilhelm. Dear brother of Jamie Wilhelm. Step-brother of Christy Partridge and Brad Partridge (Carol). Grandson of Howard and Iris Wilhelm, and the late Margaret Dawes. Cherished by Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and family. Uncle to Jessalynn (Harley), Jordan, Zach and great uncle to Tyson.
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Cremation has taken place. Please visit Bryan's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital on Monday August 5, 2019 at the age of 61 years.

George worked for Bell Canada and always enjoyed his fellow coworkers. He was a passionate car enthusiast and was a MOPAR car club member. George dedicated his life to making his children and friends a priority. He thoroughly enjoyed old movies, music, his garage and a cold one.  

Loving father of Christy Hawkes and Michael Hawkes (Michelle). Cherished grandfather of Aria. Cremation has taken place.

Private family arrangements. Donations may be made the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.  Messages and condolences may be left at tricitycremations.com, 519-772-1237.

Please  visit George's obituary notice on Facebook.

 Passed away on August 4, 2019 surrounded by her family at the age of 81.

Patricia, wife and soulmate to Donald for 60 years, incredible Mother to Susan (Scott Currie) and Jeffrey, amazing Gramma to Brett and Bradley, loving Great Gramma (GG) to Damian, wonderful sister to Wanda, and Danny (Nelly), sister in law to Dennis (Gail), and Aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Pat grew up in Alberta where she went to the University of Alberta obtaining her degree in Nursing, and met her husband Don. She spent 50 years as a nurse caring & giving to others, until the end of her life when she was forced to finally sit back and receive. After moving to Ontario she became an avid curler making many lifelong friends through the Dixie Curling Club. She touched the lives and hearts of everyone she met, never had a harsh word to say about anyone, and had a magical way of making people feel loved. She was a wonderful cook and loved to work in the kitchen (we have no idea who will take over making the stuffing at Christmas). She was a hard worker, and always took on tasks to make others’ lives easier (the Thrift Store in Mt Forest will carry a heavier load in her passing). She was an avid volunteer with Cancer Patient Services, and a fun-loving Red Hatter, golfer and card player. White wine stocks will surely be down in the coming years, and there will be one less smiling face and warm hug to greet those in Fairway Estates.

A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held Saturday September 21, 2019 at the Pike Lake Golf Clubhouse from 1pm - 4pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a donation to Cancer Patient Services Corp in Mount Forest or Hospice Wellington. 

Please visit Pat's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Innisfree House Hospice in Kitchener, Ontario at the age of 70.
 
Proud father of Tisha (Paul) Koebel. Sadly missed by his companion, Catherine Reid. Loving brother of Glen McGaghey (Donna), Nancie Harrison (Bill), Robert McGaghey (Donna), Debbie McGaghey (Brian), brother-in-law of Brenda McGaghey and uncle of nine nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Freeman McGaghey and Margaret Eva Deurloo (McGaghey - née Letourneau) and his oldest brother Peter McGaghey.
 
Neil was born in Cambridge, Ontario. He had a successful career in both appliance and furniture sales.
 
He had a one-of-a-kind sense of humour that will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
 
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Neil’s Life will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Lisaard/Innisfree House would be appreciated by the family. 

Please visit Neil's obituary notice on Facebook.

THE bravest and strongest cancer ass-kicker lost his 9 year battle on the morning of July 30th leaving us peacefully in his sleep at Grand River Hospital at the young age of 53. 

Born and raised in Kitchener Waterloo, Brad loved his family, friends, Canada, and cannabis!  When he wasn't listening to Stompin' Tom, heavy metal or John Denver, he was loving life in the great outdoors.  Brad was honest and always spoke his truth (even if you didn't want to hear it) and had the best twisted sense of humour and ability to always make you laugh and keep you grounded when you needed it most.
 
Brad will forever be loved, missed and remembered by his mother Claudette (late father Robert), sister and brother-in-law Tracey and Rob Blackwell, loving nieces Stephanie, Jessica and Karlee, Cheryl Gimblet and her son Alex, and best friends John and Charlie Taylor.

Special thanks and gratitude to his angel (and love of his life) Cheryl Gimblet who stayed with him every step of the way and fought by his side until the very end.

Brad will be remembered and celebrated in a private Cancer Extravaganza (his words), but all are welcome to join the family for an informal toast to Brad on Sunday, August 11th at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 412 on Wellington Street in Kitchener between 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

Cremation has taken place. Messages and condolences may be left for the family at  tricitycremations.com.

Please visit Brad's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at home in Cambridge on July 25, 2019 at the age of 73.
 
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Donna Budgell. Proud father of Rob (Heather Krulick) Budgell and Stephen (Tanya) Budgell. Loving step-father of Andrea (Dave) Marion, Christine (friend Mike) Choquette, Kevin (Michelle) Choquette, and Clinton (Jahmela) Parliament. Grandfather of Jocelyn Budgell, Richard Budgell, Nicole Budgell, Sydney Budgell, Stephen Budgell and many cherished step-grandchildren. Brother of Roslyn (Vince) Hammond, Glenys (Rae) Little, Jacqueline (Ron Buckton) Hopcraft, Joanne (the late Larry) Greig, Robin (Margaret Kelliher) Budgell, and Reid (Sandra Falkiner) Budgell. Uncle and great-uncle to several nieces and nephews.
 
Bob is predeceased by his parents Albert (Cos) Budgell and Fern (née Rideout) and by his brothers Howard and Richard.
 
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 11th from 1pm - 4pm at 18 Mossgrove Drive in Kitchener. 
 
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Please visit Bob's obituary notice on Facebook.

1955 – 2019
 
On July 25th Irene Fox, in her 64th year, passed on to her next journey after her battle with cancer which she faced with grace and fortitude.  
 
Irene is survived by Kevin, her loving husband of 37 years; sons, Kevin (Danielle), Brendan (Danielle), Adam (Mengshu), and Alex (Andrea). Irene also leaves behind her grandchildren Zachary (5 years old), Theo (one week old) as well as pets Olivia and Ayla. 
 
Irene is predeceased by her parents (Margaret and Michael), in-laws (Mary and Bill), and sister-in law (Maureen).
 
Irene was a dedicated nurse at Cambridge Country Manor for 29 years, loving mother, a devoted wife, an exceptional friend, and a doting grandmother.  Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30th at Rockway Mennonite Church, 47 Onward Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3J8.
 
Irene was much loved and will live in our hearts forever. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the ParaMed Triumvirate (Pat, Joanne, and Ram).
 
In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome donations to the charity of your choice. 

Please visit Irene's obituary notice on Facebook.

Surrounded by family, Florence (84) passed peacefully at home, July 24, 2019.

Born February 7, 1935, in Kenora, Ontario, to Finnish parents Walter and Anne Hansen, she is lovingly survived by her children; Deb Misener-Jones, Steven Misener, Warren Misener, her granddaughter Lindsay Weber (Bill Weber) and, by her great-grand-daughters, Maybel and Lenora Weber. Florence was pre-deceased by her husband of 33 yrs, Ralph Misener and, her husband of 26 yrs, Walter Jucker and, her grandson Adam Jones.

Beginning violin lessons age 6, music surrounded Florence's life whilst she blossomed for the next 78 yrs as a renowned violinist, loving wife and, caring mother.  She graduated from Jarvis Collegiate, Toronto and, studied music at University of Toronto. Florence, along with sister violinist Andrea, performed as The Hansen Sisters for 2 decades, on radio, television, and, clubs (eg: Royal York, Banff Springs). Notably, the Arthur Godfrey Show (TV, NYC), Big Bands such as The Guy Lombardo Orchestra, (Las Vegas, 1957), George Burns (TV, 1968) and, Expo 1967. They entertained Canada's Armed Forces in The Middle East and Arctic with the CBC. Canadian TV included; Tommy Hunter and, Country Jamboree. In 1968, The Hansen Sisters parted musical ways. Florence partnered with accordionist Edith Eaton (Hansen/Eaton Duo), performing for over 25 yrs at festivals, clubs, cruises and, TV (eg: Pig and Whistle, Ein Prosit, (11 yrs) here and in Europe.

Along with daughter Deb, Florence also formed both The Hansen Singing Strings and, The Hansen Alpine International Band, mainstays at KW's Oktoberfest, state fairs, and festivals. Florence's 1980's ensemble appeared and played in 5 episodes and an HBO movie with John Candy and Eugene Levy (SCTV) as the "Schmenge Brothers" band and, in 1993, performed on Toronto Islands for Major League Baseball's All Star (Game) Players. Even grand-daughter Lindsay joined Deb and Florence for endearing, 3-generational, Hansen shows. 

In 1951, Florence met her first love, Ralph Misener, at summer camp, Glen Bernard, Sundridge, Ontario. They married in Toronto in 1954, residing there until 1971, when the Misener family relocated to Kitchener as Ralph accepted the Position of Director of Personnel with JM Schneider's Foods. Florence then, embraced KW's Oktoberfest, both performing and, as a Founder of Oktoberfest's School Program. In 1987, she was widowed at age 52.

Challenging herself, she joined the Grand Valley Hiking Club, trained and, went trekking in the Himalayas. She met her 2nd husband, Walter, (born in Zurich, Switzerland) on one of those Grand Valley hikes and they were married in 1990. They spent much of the next 26 yrs exploring the world and together founded the KW seniors' hiking club, "The Resoles".

Florence celebrated KW's German Heritage, studying the language at Concordia (Club) School. She was recognized with The Lifetime Achievement Award (2012) by the KW Oktoberfest Women of the Year Committee.  Florence was a member of the: Garden Club of KW; KW Art Gallery; KW Symphony Volunteer Assoc.; Charter Member, Probus Club of KW (25 yrs). More recently, Florence's classical music roots re-emerged as she played in the KW Community Orchestra and, hosted and played with numerous chamber music groups in both her KW home and her beloved cottage at Doe Lake, where she played her final songs for family and friends on July 18, 2019, 5 days before she passed.

Florence had a sparkling personality and cared lovingly for family. She held the deepest zest for all her friends, valuing the uniqueness of each one. She loved hostessing, throwing parties, meeting and inviting new people, and sharing her love of music.

Family, friends and, others whose lives Florence touched are invited to her Memorial Service on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at 2:30 PM, Trillium (St. John's) Lutheran Church, 22 Willow St., Waterloo. A Celebration of Life reception will follow there post-service. Florence requested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to "Strings Across The Sky Foundation", P.O. Box 44, Parry Sound, Ontario, P2A 2X2, or online at "stringsacrossthesky.com". 

​Please visit Florence's obituary notice on Facebook.

Florence Hansen: Child Prodigy Performed with Many Musical Stars - Waterloo Region Record Article

Passed away peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday July 24, 2019 at the age of 55 years.

Born in Poland, daughter of Halina and Czeslaw. Lovingly remembered by husband of 33 years Tom, her children Michael and Taya, and her two loving cats Bolek & Lolek. Dear sister to Ania and Jurek. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.                

Vanessa lived for family and the company of all her loved ones. She was always prepared with a warm greeting, a meal and a story to tell. She was an avid traveller with her husband; from seeing the mountains of Poland, the coasts of Bali and the sacred sites of Peru.

Vanessa was an angel amongst us and will be greatly missed by many of whose lives she’s touched.

A special thanks to the staff within the ICU of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their compassion and exceptional care.

The family has organized a Celebration of Life at Royal Botanical Gardens on Friday, September 13th, from 6pm to 9pm. Further details are provided at this RSVP link for those planning to attend.  We are grateful for all those who have reached out and provided support to our family during this difficult time and we hope to see you September 13th. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oakville Hospital Foundation.