Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on the morning of Monday, May 29th, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

Frances, was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. Soon after graduating from Central Secondary School’s General Business program and beginning full-time work, she married Steve Pospisil. Throughout her life she built connections at her many different jobs, in her community and at church. She found her spiritual community at Highland Baptist Church in Kitchener, Mount Hamilton Baptist Church in Hamilton, Priory Park Baptist Church in Guelph and Spring Garden Baptist Church in Toronto.

To her family Frances was a steadfast pillar, the sweetest of wives, the dearest of mothers, the most fun and caring grandmother. Frances was a creative, thoughtful, kind person who often put the needs of others first and treated everyone with compassion and respect. She will be sadly missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Beloved wife and best friend of Steve Pospisil to whom she was married for over 58 years. Loving Mother of Cathy MacLellan (Ron Junker) and Sharon Watson (Dave).  Cherished Grandmother of Jasmin, Liam, Kaeda and Teagan.

Predeceased by her parents Norman and Evelyn Rathbun, by siblings Norma O’Hara and Stan Rathbun.
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Cremation will take place. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 at  11:00 am. The service will be at Highland Baptist Church, 135 Highland Rd. W. Kitchener and will also be livestreamed. For the livestream link see https://www.highlandbaptist.ca. A reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highland Baptist Church (Kitchener, Ontario) to the general fund.
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Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or (519)772-1237. Please visit  Frances' obituary notice on Facebook.

February 24, 1947 - May 24, 2023

The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, the ache in our hearts will always stay with the passing of Ralph Oliver Cook on May 24, 2023, with his family forming a circle of love by his side at Lisaard House.

So dearly loved by his wife Vicki (Needham) of 49 years. He will forever remain in the heart of his son Andrew (Cristina). Loving brother to Diane Gray (Gib), Alice Montgomery (John), Tom Cook (Trish), and brother-in-law Rodger Needham also his mother-in-law Jean Needham. Predeceased parents Irene and Fred Cook and father-in-law Vic Needham.  A special uncle to his nieces and nephews. So loved by his cousins and friends.

Ralph was passionate about formula one car racing, Dallas Cowboys, Blue Jays, golf (GDI), traveling and growing his hot pepper plants.

During Ralph’s 76 years there were many hard fought against-all-odds health issues, triple-bi-pass, dialysis and the gift of life a liver transplant in 2013 that gave us many additional years together, for which there are no words for. We thank all the medical personnel over the years that have cared for Ralph.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life at a later date and location to be determined. Donations to Lisaard House in Cambridge in Ralph’s memory would be appreciated by the family. Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com.
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“Cruising through life one port at a time”. With love.

June 12, 1962 – May 24, 2023

Her family is saddened to announce that Rhonda passed away quite unexpectedly during her
hard-fought battle with cancer at the age of 60.

She was the beloved wife of Paul for 33 years and the cherished mother of Scott.

She is survived by her siblings Trudy Yoanidis, Alan (Tammy) Monette, Gwen (Clayton Moore) Monette; sister-in-law Joanne (David) Brown and mother-in-law Pat McClement. 

Rhonda was pre-deceased by her parents Ron & Ruth Monette, brother Paul Monette, and father-in-law Glen McClement.

Also left to mourn are her nieces and nephews Ryan (Marie) Yoanidis, Marty (Amanda) Monette, Peter (Fran) Monette, Alana Monette, Terri (Jordan) Weishar, and Jim Brown.  She was known as “Fun Aunt Rhonda” to her many great-nieces and great-nephews, who will all miss her dearly.

Rhonda was born and raised in Timmins and graduated with top honours from TH&VS.  She completed her education at Western University and then made her life (family, friends, and career) in Waterloo and Listowel.

Rhonda loved to travel and enjoyed many trips around the world with her husband and friends. 

Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service.

Donations in her memory can be made to the Grand River Hospital and/or St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener/Waterloo, both of which provided her excellent care!

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

​September 16, 1942 – May 22, 2023

With sadness in our hearts, we regret the sudden passing of a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend peacefully at Woodstock hospital on May 22, 2023, with her loving husband by her side.
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This world will not be the same without you, but the heavens have gained an angel. 

Survived by her husband, Dan Cullen, sister, Lee Inder (Gary), brother, Greg Peterson, sister in law, Mary Lou Reiner, sons, Grant Clawson (Sheri ) and Terry Firetto-Gross (Karen), daughter in law, Kemble Gross, grand children Dylan (Kelsey), Breanna (Jason), Andrew, Olivia, Ally and Nicholas, along with 4 great grandchildren and nieces. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Antonette, son, Richard and brother, Eric.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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

March 17, 1944 – May 21, 2023
 
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our mother, grandmother on Sunday May 21, 2023 at the age of 79 years.
 
Sharon “Pat” Parker was born in Toronto, Ontario and lived across the province while finally settling in Moncton, New Brunswick.  After she graduated high school and found herself eventually moving to Hamilton, Ontario.  She had 2 daughters, who were her life.  To say she was a devoted mother, is an understatement.  She lived for her girls. Then when her grandchildren came along, she was devoted to them.  She always dropped whatever she was doing to play whatever game her grandchildren wanted to play, or cook meatballs, make chocolate chip cookies, and eat ice cream for breakfast.  She adored her grandchildren and in turn, they adored her.  
 
 She also was the best friend to anyone who had the good fortune to be loved by her.  She has impacted every single person she has ever met.  Whether it be her best friend, or a random stranger, she had a gift for making people feel like they were the most important person in the world to her.  Sharon had lots of interests and hobbies, but she loved her garden.  She spent all her free time in her garden, attracting all kinds of attention from creatures to neighbours who were in awe of its beauty.  I’m not sure she realized that it was her beauty, inside and out, that made everyone she met, love her. 
 
Loving mother of Tanya Schramek (Jean-Paul) and Vandra Bower (Derek). Cherished Grandmother of Parker, Avery, Lily, Grace and Nolan. Dear Sister of choice Ginny Meurs and Karen Veilleux. 
 
She will be missed by many family , friends and colleagues.
 
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday July 8, 2023 from 2 pm to 5 pm at 268 Dewdrop Crescent, Waterloo, Ontario. 
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation as expressions of sympathy.
 
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.   Please visit Sharon's obituary notice on Facebook.

Ralph John Gray, of Kitchener, passed away peacefully, May 20, 2023, at Grand River Hospital in his 77th. year.

Ralph was born in Toronto where he was on his high school swim team and earned certification for life saving.  He worked at Eddie Black’s Camera Stores while pursuing an interest in photography.  This job paid for his education at the University of Toronto. He was later hired by the University of Waterloo as a photographic specialist.  He left the University to become a wood stove installer and chimney sweep. He was mechanically inclined and performed his own car repairs while driving for City Cab.  Driving his own taxi was Ralph’s dream job.  He loved talking to people and drinking his large double/double coffee throughout the day.  He sold his cab and licence just before Uber arrived, and retired.

Ralph will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of sixteen years, Marlene (Perkins) Drysdale, and her children, their spouses, and grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his parents, Zeke and Ruth Gray of Toronto. He will be missed by his brother Robert (Bob) Gray, and sister-in-law Mary Beth, as well as their children and grandchildren.

He will also be missed by his many friends at Tim Hortons, his Bluegrass musician friends in Canada and the States, his clown friends (Ralph was a graduate of Toby’s Clown School, Sebring, Fl.), and all the people he shared his sense of humour and kindness with.

A cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Ralph’s life will be happening in the future for all his relatives and friends to come and enjoy the afternoon as only Ralph would want it.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grand River Hospital Foundation’s Intensive Care Unit.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com.  Please visit Ralph’s obituary notice on Facebook.

​Barbara Ruth Leith (nee Genge) was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven, on May 19, 2023, peacefully at the Lisaard House in Cambridge, ON. Barbara was 92.

She was born to parents Nelson and Thelma Genge, October 28, 1930, in Gananoque, ON.

Youngest of three sisters: Georgina Blancher (deceased), and Eileen Brown.

As a girl she lived in Kingston, ON, before moving to Sand Bay, ON.

Graduated from Normal School (Teachers College) in Ottawa, ON in 1950.

She taught from 1950-1955, and 1965-1988, and was the first kindergarten teacher in Lansdowne, ON.

She was married to Calvin Leith (deceased) on July 1, 1955. They were married for 48 years.
From 1955-1977 they both lived at Elm Brae Farm. Calvin farmed, while Barbara taught at the school in Lansdowne.  In 1977, they built a house on the 1000 Island Parkway, where they both lived until 2003, when Calvin passed.  She then lived in Lansdowne, ON from 2004-2015. Moving to Waterloo, ON to be closer to family in 2015.

Barbara is survived by her two children: Katherine Lake (Bob) of Waterloo, ON, and Cameron Leith (Juli) of Conestogo, ON. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Timothy Lake (Shirley) of North York, ON, Carolyn Johnston (Brad) of Kitchener, ON, and Taylor Leith (engaged to Cansis) of Conestogo, ON. Barbara was blessed by 4 great grandchildren: Sadie and Amelia Johnston, and Thomas and Eleanor Lake.

Barbara was a devoted wife and mother, who adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her strong Christian faith permeated everything she did. She had a passion for education and sought to make school fun for all her students. She loved to sing and often sang solos. She was involved in the choir at Lansdowne United Church, along with several other singing groups, over the years. Barbara had an avid interest in natural health and was always wanting to share her latest discovery.

Interment Ceremony to be held on Saturday June 17, at 1 pm, at Union Cemetery (482 Union Rd. Township of Leeds & 1000 Islands, ON).  Followed by a Celebration of Life, at 2pm, at Lansdowne United Church (25 Miller St. Lansdowne, ON). Refreshments will be served after.

As per Barbara’s request, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following:
Lisaard House in Cambridge, ON (or a local hospice as they provide valuable support) - www.lisaardandinnisfree.com/support-us
Canadian Cancer Society - cancer.ca/en/ways-to-give/personal-donation
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship of Canada (Alaina Johnston at the University of Ottawa, ON campus) - ivcf.ca/people/alaina-johnston/
Lansdowne United Church - united-church.ca/donate (note the church name in the donation comments)

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

“Truly my soul finds rest in God.” Psalm 62:1

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John Clifton, age 88, on May 18th at Lisaard House following a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife Brenda and is also in the hearts of his three daughters, Jenny (Gary), Christine (Steve) and Susan as well as his 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

John will also be missed by his brother, Terence and the rest of his extended UK family including Mary, nephews and nieces Paul, Terence Jr., John, Dominique, Therese and Rachel as well as his great nieces and great nephews.

Anyone that knew John knew that he dearly loved his family and friends. John cherished the time he spent with his companion dogs, especially Parkie.

He was very active throughout his life and had a passion for gardening, racquet sports and all of God’s creatures, especially birds. He was a life long devoted fan of the Aston Villa Football Team, through all their “Ups and Downs.”

A casual Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 11/23 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Riverside Park in Cambridge, at the Dolph Picnic area. Friends and neighbours are welcome to come join our family to celebrate a life well lived.

As expressions of sympathy, the family would greatly appreciate memorial donations made to Lisaard House or the Humane Society.

Our family would like to acknowledge the Staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital as well as the Staff and Volunteers that provided such compassionate care to John at Lisaard House.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. 

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Beatrice “Beatty” Roberts, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother at the age of 73 who passed away peacefully at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Wednesday May 17, 2023.

Beatrice was born and raised in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. She spent the last 20 years living in Kitchener, Ontario with her husband, Aubrey. Beatty was a member of The Moose Lodge in Kitchener and was very active in her role there. Beatty was known for her kind nature of knitting hats and scarves and donating them to the hospitals. She gave her time freely to whoever needed it. Beatty loved to help others.

Beatty is survived by her loving husband, Aubrey, daughter, Lorna (Michael). Cherished grandmother of Jordan, (Kory), Olivia and Cooper and great grandmother to Ryder. Sister to Bernice (Tommy) and Johnny (Tracy). Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Eva Moore (nee Campbell), brothers, Robert “Honey”, Cecil, Roy, Gerald “Jerry”, and Charles.

A Celebration of Life will take place at The Moose Lodge in Kitchener, June 4th, 2023.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your choice of charity as expressions of sympathy.

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

Shirley Elizabeth Larone (nee O’Connor) of Kitchener Ontario passed away peacefully on Saturday May 6, 2023, at Revera Columbia Forest Long Term Care after a long illness.

Born in Renfrew Ontario, Shirley was the beloved wife to William Larone for over 60 years until his passing in May 2022.

Survived by her daughters  Deena Fredenburg (Thomas), Jill Larone, and Wendy Doherty (Rolando Gloria). Predeceased by her son-in-law Martin Doherty in 2021.  Cherished Nana of Kyle Fredenburg (Jennifer Lee), Michelle Grady, Brendan Grady (Reiko Cunningham) and Richard Doherty (predeceased 2005).

She was predeceased by her parents Elizabeth (Lizzie) nee Burke and Norbert (Nobby) O’Connor and brother William O’Connor.

The family would like to thank Columbia Forest's wonderful staff for the loving care they have provided to our mother over these past years.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider a donation to Dying with Dignity.

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 Shirley's obituary notice on Facebook.