It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Cheryl on Thursday, August 11, 2022. She passed away at her residence in Cambridge at the age of 68.

Survived by her mother, Yvonne Hauser, and her husband, Nick Stepaniuk. Cheryl leaves behind her daughter, Alicia (Matt) Bedard, and son, Aaron (Rachael) Stepaniuk. Predeceased by her father, Lloyd Hauser, and her sister, Susan.

At Cheryl’s request, cremation has taken place and the family will host a private memorial.

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

With great sadness, we share that John Hrbak passed away peacefully with his loving wife and best friend Linda holding his hand. On August 6, 2022, after his hard-fought battle with Congestive Heart Failure, John remained strong until the very end.

John is survived by his wife and partner of 58 years, his three children, Lisa (Jamie) Laws, Andrew (Tamara) and Dean (Kristen), and six loving grandchildren, Anna, Evan, Savannah, Kohen, Caden and Gwyneth. His dear sisters are Elizabeth Coughlin (Tom) and Patricia Martin. He was predeceased by his parents, Andy and Helen Hrbak, brother Rick, sister-in-law Karen and brother-in-law Dan.

John was a proud member of the Plumber’s and Fitters Local 527 and served his apprenticeship in Windsor where John and Linda first met and began their family. In 1974 they moved to Saugeen Township, where John started crafting one of his many skills as a part-time farmer. John and Linda eventually moved “to town”, Port Elgin, where he flourished in another of his hobbies of being a skilled woodworker. Summers were spent at The Trailer on Manitoulin Island where he loved to get up early and take to Lake Kagawong where he would hit his secret fishing hot spots that he only shared with his sons and grandsons.

The family participated in a private viewing. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 23rd at the Hespeler Legion 272 from 1:00pm – 4:00 pm.   
26 Schofield Street
Cambridge, Ontario
N3C 1Y3

John’s urn will be put to rest in the Port Elgin Cemetery.

Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Organ Transplant Unit @ LHSC or Dialysis Unit at Grand River Hospital would be appreciated.

Special thanks to Nurse Hazim, who visited regularly, Dr. Yip and the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, Dr. Vitou and PD Nurse Katherine at Grand River Hospital. Also to Nurse Patricia at Mindemoya Hospital on Manitoulin Island.

Until I’m with you again, My Love. - Linda 

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

Passed away peacefully on Saturday August 6, 2022 at St. Luke’s Place, Cambridge at the age of 99 years.

As a proud WWII veteran, she arrived at Pier 21 Canada in June 1946 as an English war bride. She and Don then settled in Galt (now Cambridge) to raise their family.

A talented seamstress, she created many beautifully detailed wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, figure skating costumes as well as clothing for family and customers, many of whom also became friends.

She loved animals, especially her many beloved dogs, and was a longtime member, competitor and trainer with Centennial Dog Obedience Club, where she developed many strong friendships.

Gardening was a favourite past-time and her gardens at her homes in Cambridge and Puslinch Township gave her many hours of pleasure.

Beloved wife of the late Donald Harriss (2003). Loving mother of her three daughters: Judith (Jack) Cullaton, Diana (Tom) Rajnovich and Anne (Don) Hulley. Cherished Grandmother of Jenny Cullaton (Brad Hughes), Nick (Julie) Cullaton, Beth Rajnovich (Chris Redekop), and Great Grandmother of Ben and Megan Hughes.

Many thanks to the staff of St Luke’s place for the excellent, compassionate care they have provided mum for the last 7 ½ years.

Cremation has taken place.  A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke’s Place or Cambridge Humane Society as expressions of sympathy.

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

Passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022 surrounded by her family at Stedman Hospice in Brantford, Ontario.
 
Lynne is now reunited with her beloved husband Terry Lee, who predeceased her in 2020. Loving mother of Daryl Lee (Lena), Michael Lee (Fil) and Virginia Francis (Darren). Proud grandmother of Madelynne, Madison, Reid and Grace. Sadly missed by nieces and nephews Jim Erstad (Joanne), Julie Daigle (Paul), Debbie Lee (Bill) and their families.
 
Predeceased by her parents, Reid and Peg Lamont and her sister Joan Erstad.
 
Lynne was a lifelong volunteer who was known for her love of helping others. Her three children were her pride and joy.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations to Stedman Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Lynne's obituary notice on Facebook.

March 21, 1938 – July 28, 2022

Bob Bullen of Kitchener, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 28, 2022 in his 85th year at Hardy Terrace in Mt Pleasant with his family by his side. 

Loving Father of Dawn (Mike) Horst of Burford, Brother of Shirley (Steve) Webster of Brantford.  Cherished Grandfather of Alex and Abigail.  Close Friend of Shirley McGuire of Kitchener.  Bob is also missed by his many friends at the Preston Legion (Br #126) where he was an active member for many years. 

A Cremation has taken place and a private Celebration of Bob’s Life will take place at a future date.  As expressions of sympathy donations can be made to the Preston Legion or a Charity of your choice.

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

 January 16, 1935 to July 26, 2022
 
A Man Who Marched To The Beat Of His Own Drum!  
 
Born and raised in Toronto, The Beach, son of Harry and Isabel (Poucher) Vincent. 
He will be remembered by his younger brother Michael (Youn) and his nephew Thomas.
Previous wife Roberta Vincent and their daughter Barbara Williot (Pierre), his grandsons Paul and Rémi and two step granddaughters.
Wife Jeanette (Farwell) Vincent, her three children and two grandchildren.
Extended family, many friends and acquaintances.
 
Gregory Vincent’s Legacy 
 
When World War II came, Gregory’s father joined the RCAF and left when Gregory was six years old in 1941 and returned four years later in 1945. He had all the adventures the Toronto Beach could offer and the city was his playground.
 
Gregory was destined to be on the move. At an early age he went to Camp Pinecrest in Torrance, ON. He loved to paddle, swim and be outdoors. He always had a part time job at a young age delivering newspapers, selling Christmas trees, helping the iceman and the local Loblaws grocery store where they nicknamed him "Snap, Crackle, Pop." 
At age 15 he and a friend traveled by hitchhiking to New York City and slept under the George Washington Bridge in their jungle hammocks and at age 16 hitchhiking to Los Angeles, California, to visit Muscle Beach and the Grand Canyon.
 
When Gregory was 17 years old he joined the RCAF as an aircraft technician. The next year he drove his mother to the hospital and his brother was born, but he never lived a day with his brother. He left for London, Ontario, where he started his career in the regular Air Force as a RCAF Navigator, aircraft interception and from then to 423 Squadron in Montreal.  When the opportunity came to attend school in Florida that started him traveling to RCAF Parent, Quebec, Edgar Ontario, where he met and married his first wife. They were then sent to Quebec where Gregory completed his short service commission. After leaving the RCAF he joined the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) Reserve - Gunner. He worked for one year as a civilian, then applied to Transport Canada for an Air Traffic Control position and stood 2nd in his class and was sent to Ottawa, then Toronto Tower, Toronto Center and Toronto approach control. During this time he completed a degree in Psychology at York University. At the age of 35 he became Chief Air Traffic Controller at Buttonville Airport and Oshawa Tower. He was involved in the selection and hiring of Air Traffic  Controllers and subsequently, close to his retirement, he became Chief Air Traffic Controller at Waterloo-Wellington Airport. At the age of 55 he retired. He continued part-time for a few more years in the selection and hiring of Air Traffic Controllers.
 
By that time Gregory had been leading hikes for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club and the Grand Valley Trails. He went out on his first hike with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club at the age of 40 and he said to himself “This is what I am going to do for the rest of my life." Shortly after he became a certified Hike Leader for the Toronto Bruce Trail and led hikes for over forty years and retired from hike leading in 2020. For over forty years he introduced many people of all ages to hiking and instilled the LOVE of nature, the outdoors in those who chose to accompany him. 
 
Earlier days of hiking were backpacking adventures with friends to the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York, Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia, White Mountains in New Hampshire and the STS Susquehannock Trail System, Pennsylvania, Potter County, Great Smoky Mountains along the border of Tennessee- North Carolinas, La Cloche Mountains in Northern Ontario are just a few.
 
Gregory frequented the Susquehannock Lodge in Potter County, Pennsylvania for over forty years. He began backpacking and hiking with family and friends. For over two decades he led hikes five times a year. This was his home away from home.
 
As a Hike Leader Gregory led three End to Ends of the Bruce Trail in 1996, 1998 and the year 2000, an End to End of the Grand Valley Trail in 1997 and an End to End of the Avon Trail in 2001. He also planned the millennium GVTA End to End and organized hike leaders to lead the series of hikes. Gregory was a Hike Leader of day hikes and weekends away for over forty years. He will be remembered as an ambassador for hiking.
 
His Magic Carpet was air flight which started when he joined the RCAF. Travel took him to Barbados, Cuba, Italy/Sicily, France,  Germany, Greece, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. His cycling trips to Cuba he always had a bike and boots to leave with a family and gave a young guide his binoculars. They were so appreciative.
 
He frequently went to the United Kingdom and Ireland and hiked with Holiday Fellowship (HF) on their many trails in his earlier years. In the past two decades he decided to partner with a Travel Agency and with his “Man in Ireland'' they created walking holidays for small groups of people to Hadrian’s Wall between England and Scotland, Pembrokeshire coastal path in Wales, walked across England and Scotland, Cotswolds, Northern Ireland walk to the Giant’s Causeway and various walks in the Republic of Ireland.
Once again he branched out his walking holidays to Azores, Belize, Bermuda, Cuba,  on the El Camino in Spain, the French Way, the Portuguese Way and Malta. 
He often said, “If you want Friends, be Friendly”. Wherever he went he made friends and would frequently visit “you” throughout his life. (You know who you are). He met a man on the El Camino in Spain from Rio De Janeiro in Brazil and visited him yearly for seven years until 2020 where he celebrated his 85th Birthday, with a Grand Finale at Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfall in the world.
 
As a teacher he had a great ability to make people feel confident with themselves. He presented himself with such enthusiasm, allowing others to feel confident with the material he was presenting. Gregory inspired many people of all ages to pursue a life of walking in the outdoors.
 
He taught:
The Department Head of Health and Physical Education at St. Paul CSS in Mississauga decided to implement Hiking into the curriculum at their school and from 1998 to 2013 Gregory led over 1000 students on the Bruce Trail and immediately inspired them. His love of life and hiking left a mark on them that would connect them to the Bruce Trail, forever. A former student became a PHE teacher with Father John Redmand CSS and reconnected with Gregory and for ten more years has led student hikes and the cycle continues.
 
By presenting New Hiker’s Evenings at the Waterloo Brewery and libraries.
 
Hike Leader Training for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club and helped develop the curriculum.
 
Health and Wellness Course, Hiking Ontario Trails for the Waterloo Region School Board and developed the curriculum. Over 500  adults took this course within the  Region of Waterloo.
 
Map and Compass Courses and developed the curriculum.
 
Sun Life Financial Wellness Hikes.
 
CBC interview of walking End to End of Bruce Trail.
 
KW Magazine (CKWR FM) 98.5 had regular seasonal short segments talking about hiking.   For almost two decades to the present Gregory led the hikes for Langdon Hall Country  Hotel and Spa.
 
Gregory was the author of The Right Stuff - Hiking Safety and Tips published in club newsletter across Ontario. He also contributed many articles and visual presentations on various outdoor topics for hiking clubs and libraries. 
 
He was a Lifelong Learner throughout his adult life, learning about flora and fauna, geology, Spanish, English  and creative writing. He was a regular participant of the Canadian Military History Colloquium  at Wilfrid Laurier and other Military History events. An avid reader, Gregory was inspired by the writings of Henry David Thoreau. 
 
Proud member of the Royal Canadian Military Institute (RCMI), Royal Canadian Air Force Association (RCAFA) “per ardua ad astra”, Toronto Artillery Association - 7th Toronto Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA), Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) - Toronto Bruce Trail Club, Grand Valley Trails Association (GVTA).
 
In his role of being a father to his daughter which he took seriously, he pointed out the best approach to life. His desire for his daughter to be independent ranged from sleep-away camps every summer (starting at the age 6!) to teach her how to change the oil in their cars. Gregory had a commanding personality; he got things done and he was a leader.
Trips each summer to PEI and March breaks to Sanibel Island, Florida were regular family holidays. Wonderful family memories and experiences throughout her childhood years in which Gregory helped to instill the outdoors, hiking and running. Exercise and good nutrition was always a priority to him. He felt that his previous wife was a  caring mother to their daughter. Like her father who ran in the National Capital Marathon in Ottawa, she ran in the Manitoba Marathon. Gregory enjoyed trips in his family Volkswagen camper and trips across Canada and parts of the USA, always visiting a friend or relatives. Gregory was especially proud of his daughter’s accomplishment of becoming an RN and for her two sons, his grandsons who have followed in her footsteps. 

Greg walked his path with steadfastness, always true to his passions, beliefs and convictions in both his words and actions, regardless of how others may have perceived him. It was important to him to be true to his nature of directness, clarity and purpose, just the way he saw fit, even while being aware how others might see things differently. He lived a life of purpose with dignity and passion.
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Happy Hour was one of Gregory's favourite social times and he often would say “thank you for marrying an older man". As always in life, Gregory knew what he wanted and made our rewarding relationship happen. In the light of these new eyes, he could share his life with me and what was important to him with someone new. He loved, he was loved by me and loved by so many. Of late when roles changed for him, he happily made the transition to accept me as his  full time care partner who kept him on the move to places he enjoyed. We traveled short and long distances. We continued to walk together. We enjoyed theatre, museums, live music and more, always seeing family, friends and continuing to make new friendships.

Gregory’s end of life journey with Alzheimer’s the past two years took him walking in many local and out of town cemeteries. It was easier walking, meditative and he very much enjoyed reading the scripts on the monuments. In particular Gregory was always drawn to the Canadian War monuments of men and women who lost their lives in War and sacrificed their lives for our freedom. He had the deepest and highest regard for military loss as two best friends died in the RCAF and also for all friends and family especially those who passed away at an early age.
 
After having said all this, it is remarkable that this only reflects a snapshot of his life.
 
GREGORY PAUL VINCENT - He lived a full life with No Regrets
This is his song by Frank Sinatra - I Did It My Way  https://youtu.be/qQzdAsjWGPg
 
A Huge Heart, A Huge Smile, Huge Enthusiasm and Cheeky Lively Humor
 
Cremation has taken place. A private Interment will take place at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Bruce Trail Conservancy brucetrail.org Grand Valley Trails Association gvta.on.ca/DONATE.htm Alzheimer’s Society https://alzheimer.ca/ww/en  or your personal preference.
 
Family, Friends and Acquaintances in keeping with Gregory’s favourite social time, we will reminisce, laugh and spend time in good cheer.
You are invited to a Hike and "Happy Hour” Monday, August 8, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Walk: 4 - 5 p.m.  Happy Hour: 5 - 7 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments (wine will be served for a toast). Cash bar available.
At 6 p.m. we will raise our glass to Gregory Paul Vincent.
For those who cannot attend, wherever you may be, join us in raising your glass at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to Gregory and cherish the memories you have.
 
Location: University of Guelph Arboretum, College Ave. East, Guelph On N1G 2W1
arbor@uoguelph.ca  43°32’39.06”N, 80°12’57.78”W

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

Patricia Keefe died on Tuesday, July 26th, on the Palliative Care ward of Freeport Hospital in Kitchener at the age of 90. She will be missed by many people including her daughter Kathie, son-in- law Jay Moore, her granddaughter Sarah FitzPatrick, Sarah’s husband Gavin FitzPatrick and her great granddaughter Ivy.
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She was born on January 24th, 1932 in Hamilton, Ontario. She moved from Hamilton to Waterloo in 2014 to be closer to family members. She lived in her own apartment until June 2022 when she moved into Terrace on the Square, a retirement residence.

She felt quite well and was grateful for her good health up until late fall of 2021 when she began to feel unusually fatigued. She developed localized weakness in her left arm in January and when this was investigated she was discovered to have lung cancer with spread to her brain. She was able to do most normal daily activities up until 2 days before admission to Grand River Hospital on July 24th, when she developed profound weakness that resulted in a fall and she was transferred to Emergency at GRH. In hospital she deteriorated rapidly from the cancer and died 2 days later.

She was a very active member of the Hamilton Unitarian Church from the 1950’s and had many friends there. She developed many new friends when she moved to Kitchener and joined the Grand River Unitarian Congregation. After her husband Martin died in 1992 her life centred around activities with her friends and family. She was well liked by many. She was known for sending very appropriate and thoughtful cards and notes to many people. She was concerned about the welfare of others locally and worldwide and she supported many charities. She enjoyed singing and sang in the choir in both churches as well as in community choirs.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday August 27th at 2 pm at Grand River Unitarian Congregation, 299 Sydney St. in Kitchener. Masks will be required for attendance.

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

Laura Fleming, age 54, passed away peacefully in her home on the afternoon of July 25th surrounded by her family after a tough fight with ALS. She was born on Saturday, March 23, 1968 in North York to her parents Dorothy English and the late Frank Carson.
 
Laura raised her 5 children alongside her husband Leonard in the town of Elmira where they have resided for more than 20 years. She had an entrepreneurial spirit and was known to many, selling various products at different trade shows and expos. People in town may also have known her from working at Dollarama or as being the shipper and receiver at Canadian Tire.
 
When ALS took away the function of her legs she didn't despair, but used every bit of function she had to do all that she could with her hands. She created dozens of macrame crafts, making decorative pieces that her family and friends will cherish.
 
She is survived by her husband Leonard and by her 5 children, including her three daughters, Danielle (Michael) , Rylee and Alyssa, and by her sons, Roland (Cindy) and Damien and also by her mother Dorothy and brother Warren. There will be no funeral held but we thank all of those who joined Laura for her "Shebang" which was a wonderful celebration of her life. 
 
We also thank the many people who helped so much during this difficult past year. We thank the people who donated money and equipment to help with day to day functions associated with ALS. As well as thanking the people who came to visit and encourage Laura and her family. We also thank those that helped rearrange the family home to make it accessible and we thank the many extremely dedicated PSWs who helped make every day more manageable.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Laura's obituary notice on Facebook.

1943 - 2022

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital, with family by her side on Wednesday July 13, 2022 at the age of 79 years.

Loving mother of John, David  (Daniela) and Timothy Lukezic.  Cherished grandmother of Melissa Cassandra Kavcic, Laura, Kevin, Brenden, Andrew and Samantha.  Proud great-grandmother of Ava & Aria, Ashton & Heather-Maria.

Dear Sister of Dennis (Jane), Joe , Bernie (Mary)  and Brian (Linda).  She will sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours.

Cremation will take place. A graveside service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice as expressions of sympathy.

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

​Cathy (Catherine) Weisbrod (nee: Van Sickle) passed away peacefully on Monday July 11th, 2022 at Grand River Hospital with her husband and daughter by her side.

She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of 45 years, Darcy, as well as by her 3 children: Jason (Jill), Chris (Hayley), Jenn and her favourite side kick: her fur baby Sam. She was a loving Grandma to 5 grandchildren: Colton, Andrew, Luke, Cameron and Kenzie.  Cathy was predeceased by her sister and best friend, Jane Van Sickle and will be greatly missed by her sister Donna (Derek) and her 2 brothers: Peter (Beverlee) and Brian (Margaret Ann) as well as many nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday July 22, 2022 at 10:00am at St. Clement’s R.C. Church (745 Duke St., Cambridge, ON) followed by internment at Park Lawn Cemetery and a private reception for family. 

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Cambridge District Humane Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy in Cathy’s memory.

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