With profound sadness we announce that Alan George Gingerich passed away at Freeport Hospital on Friday November 29, 2019 at the age of 67 years.

Loving father of Dylan (Sheila) and Meagan (Dwight); Dear brother of Christine, Keith (Barbara), Susan (David predeceased), and Jane. Alan’s greatest joy and most honored title was that of “Grandpa” to his two grandchildren; Dayja and Samson.  Predeceased by his parents Raymond and Esther Gingerich. Uncle Al will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews as well as relatives and friends.

Alan worked at BF Goodrich for over 20 years. He enjoyed golfing with his family and friends.  Alan always had a joke and was known for lighting up the room with his presence.  He constantly made others laugh and feel at ease.  The way he died is just like he lived: he wrote his own rules and he paved his own way.  Alan will be remembered for his great sense of humor, thoughtfulness, kindness and devotion to his family.  

Cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to Freeport Hospital as expressions of sympathy would be appreciated. Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Alan's obituary notice on Facebook.

With sadness we announce the passing of Margo Johanna DeBruin on Friday, November 22.

Beloved wife of 69 years of Cornelius (Casey), cherished mother of Marco (Donna), Sylvia Archibald (Sam) and Audrey Gervais. Loved Grandmother of Catherine DeBruin (Isaque Saraiva), Brian DeBruin, Steven Gervais and Eric Gervais. Margo Gravesteijn was born July 05, 1926 in Gouda, The Netherlands. Survived by one sister Cockie (Jan) Sanders in The Netherlands along with many nieces and nephews in both Holland and France.  Predeceased by siblings Jacques, Netty and Joke.

Thank you to the caring staff of Saint Luke’s Place (A-Main) and Cambridge Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.

The family invites you to share memories of Margo in the Stauffer Auditorium, Saint Luke’s Place, 1624 Franklin Blvd. Cambridge on Sunday, December 8th from 1:30 – 3:30. 

​In lieu of flowers the family asks that you be kind to one another. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place. Messages and condolences may be left at tricitycremations.com. Please visit Margo's obituary notice on Facebook.

Dwight Irwin (affectionately known as Poppy) passed away peacefully on Saturday November 16th, 2019  surrounded by his loving family, at 62 years of age.

Born in Toronto on May 7, 1957 to John and Mary (nee Gilmour) Irwin, Dwight was a hard-working man with a passion for perfection. He enjoyed time with his family, friends and neighbours, especially his grandchildren.

He was a devoted, loving husband and best friend to Debbie (nee McCrorey) for 25 years. He was a cherished Step-Dad of Shelly Friesen (John Friesen) and Christopher Nickason ( Sarah Noseworthy- Nickason). And a proud ‘Poppy’ of Bryce, Luke, Kale, Meadow and Finnley. Dwight was also known as “Uncle Fantastico” to his younger nieces and nephews. His one of a kind uncle wisdom and jokes will be missed by many.

Dwight was beloved brother of Larry, Sandra, Joanne, Arlene, John Alan, and Lisa. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Irwin, his brother Larry Irwin, his sisters Sandra Robinson and Lisa Irwin.

At Dwight’s request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Homewood Suites, 800 Jamieson Pkwy, Cambridge, Ontario.

Dwight battled cancer with the bravery of a soldier. In lieu of flowers as expressions of sympathy, he asked that we continue his fight through donations to Canadian Cancer Society, London Health Science Centre, Hospice Wellington or Cambridge Memorial Hospital. 

Messages and condolences may be left for his family at www.tricitycremations.com.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday November 14, 2019 at Heritage House, St. Jacobs surrounded by her family in her 93rd year. 

Inger was born in Skælskør Denmark on December 16, 1926 to Christian and Engelke (Larsen) Bülow. She worked as a seamstress for many years and enjoyed summers at her cottage interacting with her neighbours.

Beloved wife of the late Harry Rasmussen (1994); Loving mother of Henry ( Nicole) Rasmussen and the late Keith (Liz) Rasmussen. Cherished Grandmother of Samantha Mund (Richard); Andrea Koch (Jeff) and Stephanie Rasmussen (Amanda). Lovingly remembered as “Farmor” by her four Great Granddaughters Tallulah; Sage; Blaire and Zoie. Predeceased by a brother in Denmark Ernst Bülow (Lis). Survived by her brother Bendt Bülow (Bibbe) and 9 nieces and nephews in Denmark.

Thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Heritage House for their compassionate  care.

Cremation has taken place.  Celebration of Life to be held St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 317 Franklin St. N. Kitchener   Saturday December 14, 2019 at 10:30 am.  Reception to follow.

Donations may be made to The House of Friendship as expressions of sympathy. Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Inger's obituary notice on Facebook.

 Passed away peacefully on November 14, 2019 at the age of 80 at Lisaard House Hospice with his family by his side.
 
Lorne will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 58 years, Carol Wright. Lovingly remembered by his son Wayne Wright (Shelley), his daughter Shelley A. Wright and his grandchildren Shawn Wright, Nicole Wright, Parker Wright and Alira Wright (Evan). He is survived by his siblings Marian Wood and Ed Wright. Predeceased by his brother Allan Wright.
 
Special thanks to the staff and volunteers at Lisaard House for the excellent care they provided to Lorne and his family.
 
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lisaard House would be appreciated by the family. Messages and condolences may be left at tricitycremations.com or 519.267.7199. Please visit Lorne's obituary notice on Facebook.

Please note:   Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Sunday, December 1 Celebration of Life for Lorne at the Royal Canadian Legion - Hespeler Branch 272 has been cancelled. An announcement will be made when this is rescheduled in the new year. 

1926 - 2019
 
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mom, Doris Marion Traplin (Scherling). She passed away peacefully at Lisaard House Hospice, with family by her side on November  12, 2019 at the age of 93 years.

Doris was born on Feb 18, 1926 in Rainy River, 8th of 9 children. She loved to sing and dance,  winning competitions in her home town of Rainy River. After her father passed away her mother moved the family to Owen Sound and it was there at a dance she met her future husband Thomas Albert Traplin.  Married on March 27, 1948 they sang and danced together till his passing in 1996. Fiercely independent, Doris stayed on in her home in Port Colborne until declining health forced her to move to a seniors residence in Waterloo and closer to her son and daughter in law.

Doris is survived by her brother Roy (Lois) Scherling of Belleville. Children, Erick (Ruth) Traplin, Marianne (Randy) Bryant, Tom (Rose) Traplin, Stephen (Laura) Traplin, Ralph. Grandchildren Carrie, Christopher, Jimmy, Nicole, Andrew, Jennifer, Katy, Angela, Bryan, Jasmine. Great Grandchildren, Nevin, Kaleb, Mia, Gage, Connor, Logan and Lilah Rose.

Cremation has taken place and at Mom’s request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lissard House or  Innisfree House.

​ Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visir Doris' obituary notice on Facebook.

Maarit Isolehto (nee Juntunen) passed away at home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at the age of 65 years.

Maarit was a long time Bus Driver with Grand River Transit.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandsons. She was an outdoors individual who could often be found out for walks, working in the gardens or enjoying the countryside of Finland in the summers.

She is lovingly cherished by her daughter, Heli Isolehto (Stephan Maia) and their children, Leo (5) and Felix (3) Maia, and by her son Mika Isolehto (Veronique Roussel) and by their father, Ahti Isolehto. Dear sister of Jukka Juntunen, Timo Juntunen and by the late Riku Juntunen. Predeceased by her parents, Jenni and Leo Juntunen.

After a brief battle with ALS, it was at her request to donate her body to the University of Western Ontario Research, as her way to help and continue her fight against ALS.

Donations may be made to the ALS Society of Canada as expressions of sympathy.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit  Maarit's obituary notice on Facebook.

1948 – 2019
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It is with great sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of Donald (Don)James Leonard. Surrounded by members of his loving family, he passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at  the age of 71,  losing his battle with Cancer.
 
Born in Newfoundland and raised on Bell Island until he moved to  Toronto, then Cambridge and then settled in Kitchener, Ontario, where he worked for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed his passion of many different things and pleasures with family and friends. His love of sports; Hockey (Leafs), Baseball (Jays), and Basketball (Raptors) and we can’t forget about his love of Old Cars (his 1964 1/2 MUSTANG) and Drag Races on Young Street.
 
He could strike up a conversation with anyone and tell stories of the past for hours and we all would sit listening, smiling, laughing and just enjoying the moment. Donald lived a simple life, a great life. He loved every moment of it.  Don hated no one and loved everyone, He filled everyone around him with smiles, laughter, joy and love. Donald will be missed and remembered by many.

Loving and devoted husband of Susan Leonard (nee Legge) Cherished father of his daughters LeeAnn Leonard (Little One), Kelly Power (Mike) and of his son Jeff Leonard (Cristy) His legacy will be fondly remembered by his many grandchildren and his two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Rob, Ron, Peggy and Elaine. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Margaret (Pynn) Leonard, by his brother Frank and his Sister Alice.

At Don’s request, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. A private family burial will take place where Donald will be brought home to rest in Bell Island, Newfoundland.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 21st, 2019 from  5 - 8pm at Galtview Restaurant, 693 Coronation Blvd., Cambridge, Ontario.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Don may be made to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Don's obituary notice on Facebook.

After a brief illness, Sandra Connie passed peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Innisfree House, Kitchener on Saturday November 9, 2019 at the age of 59 years young.

Sandy was a loving mother to son Luke (Madelyn) Richber and daughter Kaylee (David) Richber,  she will be fondly remembered by Ashley Peters. She was a proud and much adored 'Ammy' (Grandma) to Noah, Keller & Eliana. Sandy was predeceased by her father, Ray McCabe and survived by her mother Sue Howden, brother Steven McCabe, and sister Kimberly (John) Dunne. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Known to her friends and loved ones for her beautiful smile, generosity and tender heart, Sandy strove to live her life to the fullest, finding joy and kindness in many things however big or small.  For Sandy, family was paramount and she has left this enduring mark on all of us. She had a  lifelong love of animals, and her family is taking warm comfort knowing she is  reunited with her much loved  family dog Cura in whom she had a devoted friendship.

Cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the K-W Humane Society as expressions of sympathy.  

Messages and condolences may be left at  www.tricitycremations.com  or   519-772-1237. Please visit Sandy's obituary notice on Facebook.

 1933 - 2019

Passed away on November 8, 2019, at the Freeport Campus of the Grand River Hospital.  
 
He is survived by his wife Molly and children, Connie Mahoney, Jim (Patti), Sandra (Peter) Spurgeon, Heather Stokx, Andrea (Craig) Robinson and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his brother Ralph, sister Jean Hoover and brother John. Cremation has already taken place. 
 
A service of remembrance will be held at St. John’s United Church, 262 Randall Street, Oakville at 1 pm on Saturday, November 16th with a reception immediately to follow in Lusk Hall.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grand River Hospital Foundation, P.O Box 9056, 835 King Street West, Kitchener, N2G 1G3 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519-772-1237. Please visit Donald's obituary notice on Facebook.