William (Bill) Larone, 86, of Kitchener Ontario called Poppa by his grandchildren Kyle Fredenburg (Jennifer), Michelle Grady and Brendan Grady (Reiko) and Richard (predeceased 2005)  departed on May 22 2022 at Hospice Waterloo after a long battle with cancer.

Bill was born in Renfrew Ontario to Evelyn and Gordon Larone. He was predeceased by his brothers James, Jack, Donald and his twin brother Bob. He leaves behind brothers George, Gerald and David Larone.

Bill met his beloved wife Shirley O’Connor at Renfrew Collegiate and they enjoyed a happy sixty seven year marriage.

They went on to have three daughters, Deena Fredenburg (Thomas), Jill Larone, and Wendy Doherty. Bill was predeceased by his loving son-in-law Martin Doherty in 2021. 

Upon retirement from a forty-year career with Ontario Hydro Bill enjoyed training and participating in Obedience trials and Confirmation Dog Shows as well as travelling with Shirley.

The family would like to thank Dr Hamid Mithoowani of the Grand River Cancer Centre and Oncology Nurse Jennifer for their years of dedication to the care of Bill as well as all the wonderful staff and residents of Chartwell Westmount Retirement Facility for the loving care and friendship to Bill over these past two years.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to Hospice Waterloo.

There will be a private family interment at a later date.

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

​In loving memory of Harry (Heinz) Prihoda, (January 24, 1931 to May 16, 2022) who passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
 
Predeceased by his wife Ruth Prihoda (1974) and his wife Sophie Prihoda (2016) and his grandson Jared.  Loving father of Evelyn, Sabine, Sandi, and step-daughters; Janika (Jim), Gerry (Egon) and Yvonne, and grandchildren Samantha (Devon), Jordi (Natalie), Keaton, Mia, Dayne, Mark, Shaun (Danielle), Erik (Beth), Reina, Rhea, Paul (Anna), and great grandchildren Emma, James, Olivia and Sofia. He loved to spend time with his family.
 
Born in Czechoslovakia and immigrated to Canada in 1958 at age 27, Harry is best known for his love of the outdoors, nature and fishing & boating.  He had a great sense of humor, laughing often, and was a wonderful dancer.  He could do just about anything, proven by his continued entrepreneurship.
 
As per Harry’s wishes there will be no visitation.  Cremation has taken place.  A private family celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
 
If desired donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
 
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.

​Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at her residence on Friday May 6, 2022 at the age of 67 years.

Janet’s family and friends were everything to her, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed music and dancing and living her life to the fullest.  She will truly be missed.

She is the Cherished mother of Krystal (Jesse Morris) and Tyler Van De Hogen both of Kitchener. Loving and proud Grandma of Alyssa, Elyjah, Alena and the late James Morris (2006) and Easton Van De Hogen.

Dear Sister of Bob ( Jane) Antaya, Caral Parker ( Wayne), Evelyn Nott,  Eddie Lachine, Sandra Rumble, Randy Lachine (Tracy Faulkner), Wendy Lachine ( Linda Dunn), Danny Lachine ( Alicia Schuster) , Lawrence Lachine and Cameron Lachine ( Bernadette). Also survived by her former spouse, Tony Van De Hogen.

Predeceased by her parents; Donald Sr. (1982) and Loretta (2016) Lachine, by brothers;  Leonard Lachine ( 1982) and Donald Jr. (2005) and by her sister, Diane Payne (2010);  Also by her brother in-laws; Gary Nott (2005), John Payne (2005) and Bob Rumble (2009 ) and by a sister -in-law, Bev Lachine (2014).

At Janet’s request, cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place on Saturday June 4, 2022 at Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 53 Stanley St. Blenheim from 1-4 p.m.

Donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society or Grand River Regional Cancer Centre  as expressions of sympathy in her memory.

​Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.

Passed away peacefully in the palliative care unit of Freeport Hospital, Kitchener on Tuesday May 10th, 2022 at the age of 77 years.

With a smile in his eyes and love and gratitude in his heart, Ken/Buzz died as he lived.  His dedication to helping others and being of service to the community was evident in his 48+ year membership with the Lions Club.  As a Veteran of the Canadian Navy (HMCS Bonaventure) he truly enjoyed sharing time and stories with fellow Veterans and many friends at the Legion.  The pride Ken felt in being a Lion and Legion member was second only to the pride he had for his family.  Always eager to plan events that brought everyone together and keep the generations in touch.

Ken’s love for life, laughter and adventure brought him to many places and connected him to many wonderful friends and colleagues along the way. 

He will be greatly missed but forever cherished by his Daughter’s Dena Clarke and Abbey Thomson. His Son-in-law Ron Thomson; Grandchildren Olivia and Carter Clarke and Nathan and Norah Thomson; Brother Don Moneypenny (Alma); his many nieces, nephews, and cousins and all the incredible friends he was surrounded by.

Buzzy has joined the good company of those who passed before him; Brothers John and Duncan and Parents, Joseph and Rhodena Moneypenny

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lions Service Dogs of Canada (https://dogguides.com/donate.html). Tribute/In memory of Lion Ken Moneypenny as expressions of sympathy.
 
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Ken's obituary notice on Facebook.

June 28, 1927 – May 7, 2022
 
Vera passed away peacefully on Saturday May 7, 2022 at Hospice Wellington in her 95th year.
 
Dearly loved wife of the late Nelson (Buzz) Gordon Esch (2002). Predeceased by her parents Edmond and Gertrude Paulitzki, her brother Harold and sister-in-law Louise. Loving mother to Robert (Rosemary) Esch, Linda (Les) White, and Janice (Ernie) Kennell. Cherished grandmother to Laura Kennell-Morrison, Joanne (Mark) Kunkel, and Jennifer White (Rob Black). Caring great grandmother to Evan and Adeline. She will be sadly missed by her dear friend Peter Williams.

Vera enjoyed her family, horse racing, going to the casino, and golf.
 
Vera was born in Galt and has been a resident of Preston for over 70 years. She was employed for many years at Dobbie Industries where she met her husband.  She was also employed at the Skyway Restaurant in Preston for many years and she finished her working career at Hi-Way Market.
 
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will follow at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Wellington, the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Ontario SPCA. Your donations would be greatly appreciated by the family.
 
She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Vera's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Place in Cambridge, Ontario on May 3, 2022 in her 96th year.
 
Predeceased by her husband Stuart “Dutch” McCarley. Sadly missed by her daughter Judy, her son Clayton and their families.
 
Special thanks to the staff at St. Luke’s Place for the excellent care they provided.
 
Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Luke’s Place or the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit  Dorothy's obituary notice on Facebook.

​Passed away peacefully in his sleep at his trailer in Puslinch, Ontario on May 2, 2022.
 
Beloved husband of Sherry Frank. Sadly missed by his mother Virginia Ball and stepfather Bill Ball. Predeceased by his father Garry Frank. Loving father of Mike Jr. (Shelby) and proud grandfather of Ryder and Rowan.
 
Fondly remembered by his brother Scott Frank (Sharon) and their children Megan and Kyle, his brother Brad Ball and his sister Leah Wall (Henry) and their daughter Emily, his stepbrother Steve, stepsisters Deb and Andrea and their families and his brothers-in-law Glen Lockwood, Bruce Lockwood (Barb) and Pip Lockwood and their families. Mike will also be missed by his extended family Christopher, Jordan (Morkot), Krystle and their children Brooklyn, Lincoln, Madison, Christopher Jr. and Natalie. Held forever in the hearts of many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
 
Mike was owner/operator of Franklin Auto Masters.
 
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Mike's obituary notice on Facebook.

August 21, 1935 – April 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Bassin on April 28, 2022. Peter passed away peacefully at home with family by his side.

Peider, or Peter to Maggie, leaves behind his best friend, best crew, and loving wife Martha “Maggie” Bassin. Peter, “Bap” was the fun-loving father, inspiring coach, “nothing beats hard
work” teacher and riveting storyteller to Erica Tucker-Bassin (Paul Tucker), Peter Bassin (Maris Lush) and Willy Bassin (Angela Wilson-Bassin). He is most saddened to leave his grandchildren Annemieke and Syree (Erica), Liam and Heidi (Willy) and Noelle and Annika (Peter) and promised to cheer them on from Heaven’s bleachers. He is their biggest fan and has left them with inspiring life lessons and training secrets. Peider will be dearly missed by his sister Cilgia Canessa (Carlo) of La Spezia, Italy, where they lived and went to High School, and by his brother Gian Martin Bassin (Elvira) of Zurich, Switzerland, where Peider went to trade school and attended the military. Peider’s family circle in Canada, Switzerland, Italy, and the Netherlands will cherish their fun-filled adventures with him.

Peider was born in Madulain, Switzerland, to Martin and Erica (nee Mueller) Bassin on August
21, 1935. Growing up in the Engadin Mountains, Peider loved to climb and hunt with his father
and uncles; this was also the place where his passion for ski racing started, skiing to and from
school. Peider’s patisserie trade was crafted in his family’s shop in La Spezia, Italy. When Peider’s experiment with blue coloured cakes fell flat, his father sent him to Canada in 1957 to
learn from a Swiss Hotelier in Muskoka, Ontario. Within a month, Mr. Joe Zuber of The Walper Hotel convinced Peter to join his kitchen staff as a pastry chef and ice sculptor. Peter’s move to Kitchener brought him to English class, where he met the love of his life Maggie (nee DeGroot). They were married on Nov 4, 1961, and their life of never-ending adventure began. Together with Gian Martin they built their house and later their boat. They agreed that Maggie would teach him sailing and he would teach her how to ski. After many years of practice, they won their first Canadian sailing Championship, and in 1968 they won the North American Championships. With the birth of their children in 1969, 1970 and 1971, they hung up their sails for skis. During this time Peter was asked to help start the Food and Beverage Management Program at Conestoga College, where he taught for 25 years. He placed Conestoga College on the map by winning many patisserie competitions, setting a Guinness Book of World Records with his students for making the world’s largest omelet (12000 eggs) and creating the tradition of the Oktoberfest Pancake breakfast. In the evenings, Peter was the Head Coach of Chicopee Ski Club, where for 30 years he taught his athletes the value of hard work and on occasion, how to climb a hill with skis on. Among his many awards Peter won Coach of the Year by both Alpine Ontario and the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation, and is a Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Hall of Fame Inductee as a sport builder. In his retirement from coaching and teaching Peter enjoyed the game of golf more for the friendships made and the Romeo’s Wednesday morning Kaffeeklatsch.

Thank you to the friendly and compassionate staff of Paramed who understood Peter’s wishes and guided him well through the difficult journey of stomach cancer.

We are deeply moved and thankful for the continued support of friends and neighbors and would like to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to Lynanne Rooney, Dr. Elliot Williamson, Otto Jeske and Stephanie Ringwald.

Mass will be celebrated on May 4, 2022 at 12:30 pm at St. Clements Church, 745 Duke Street,
Cambridge Ontario. Cremation has taken place.

As expressions of sympathy, please consider donating to the St Vincent De Paul Society care of St Clements Church. Donations will support the distribution of food vouchers for people in the Preston area or donating to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre.

“Hey Lady! Hey Mister!” please help us celebrate Peter’s passion for life and bask once again in his warm friendship on May 29, 2022, from 1 to 5pm at Deer Ridge Golf Course, 200 Deer Ridge Drive, Kitchener Ontario.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.trictycremations.com. Please visit Peter's obituary notice on Facebook.

It is with great sadness and loss, we must say goodbye to Marianne Iris Scoular-Amatto who passed away battling pancreatic cancer on the 25th of April and has moved on to greener horizons at the age of 64.
 
She is survived by her loving daughter, Jaime (Greg) Bratland and her grandchildren Jack and Georgia, her sister Linda Scoular (Peter) and her niece Erin (Greg) and a fondly remembered brother-in-law, Dan Frayne. Her husband, Tom Amatto predeceased her in 2020.
 
She will be sorely missed by her extended family at Green Horizons, especially her “adopted” Mexican family and many more. Marianne made friends wherever she went with her wicked sense of humour and sharp tongue; many remained good and loyal friends for life.
 
When she discovered her illness, she said “It never occurred to me that one day I’d wake up sick and never get better.”
 
Her adamant wish was that any donations made in her name go strictly to the Salvation Army.
 
Marianne, we will miss you and always love you and many of us remember all the laughs we had together. Cremation has taken place. 
 
Classy, sassy and a little smart assy.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Marianne's obituary notice on Facebook.