David Willis Weber passed away peacefully in his 79th year at St. Mary's Hospital, after a brief illness.
 
Dave was a loving and supportive father to Lynette Weber, and Don (Christine) Weber, beloved Grandpa to Isaac (Kati) Weber and former husband of Pauline Weber (Brubacher).  He was pre-deceased by his parents Orphen and Katherine Weber (Cressman) from Mannheim, and also by his dear sister Mary Yoder (Weber) & brother-in-law Ray Yoder of Goshen, Indiana.
 
Dave is survived by his three siblings: twin sisters Vera Martin (Earl, deceased) and Verna Weber, and brother Lewis Weber (Marg). His many nieces, nephews and their children were a valued part of the Weber clan.  Dave lived the last 7 years at Barnswallow Place long-term care residence in Elmira, and the family is grateful for the excellent care he received there.
 
His strong Mennonite family grew up, expanded above 30 people and still got together and bonded twice a year for many years. We visited in various homes near Christmas or American Thanksgiving, and at Earl and Vera Martin's farm for memorable summer campouts by the pond.  Don and Lynette will never forget these camp outs, marked by tire swings, badminton, air mattress trains, splash contests, KFC dinners and family outdoor church on Sunday morning. 
 
Dave loved being a Dad and leading his family on many camping trips near and far. He shared his love of the outdoors, especially chipmunks and oversized camp fires, with us and we will always be grateful for that.  Far flung camping destinations included Maine, West Virginia, Letchworth Park in NY state (where chicken pox and a wire clothesline mishap found the kids), and long trips around the perimeters of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. In later years, he adorned his long-term campsites at Elora with tarps, gadgets and flowers around the trees.  Grandson Isaac has fond memories of camping out at Elora with Grandpa, although he was quite worried about bears one night when Grandpa was snoring.  
 
Dave had a tougher second half of life, and was open about his struggles with mental health. When moving to Kitchener in the late 90's because of this, he lived in supportive housing at Eby Village and became involved as a participant and then part time worker with a self-help group for mental health.  He was also an outreach worker at  St. John's Soup Kitchen. He really valued contributing to the community that way.
 
Son Don lives in Kitchener and was glad to help out and give living and health supports as possible, having many breakfasts out and keeping in touch.  Daughter Lynette and grandson Isaac have always lived outside the Kitchener area, but also visited and supported Dave.  The staff at Eby Village were great, and Dave was involved on residents council.  Dave's health deteriorated to the point where he had to move to long term care in 2007. He improved there with regular care and nutrition and its benefit to his diabetes. Many thanks to Barnswallow Place (Leisure World) staff in Elmira for his care over the last 7 years.
 
We will miss you, Dad.  It’s hard to say goodbye, but we know that we will be with you again and you will be the perfect version of you.  Thank you for putting up tents that withstood wild thunderstorms, rigging up crazy tarp structures, being a fearless euchre player, flying kites on fishing poles, and tirelessly flinging us into the water.  We are so grateful.  Bye Dad, see you up there.

Passed away peacefully, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Monday March 27, 2017 in his 87th year. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place.
 
Bill was the beloved husband of Shirley Ann McGill (nee Fuller) of Cambridge (Galt), the loving father of Mike and wife Leanne McGill of Kitchener, Laurie and husband Marc Mercier of Corunna, Christopher and wife Ellen McGill of Cambridge. He will be sadly missed by his 6 grandchildren Ryan and wife Julia McGill of Burlington, Lindsay McGill of Vancouver BC, Jaci and husband Jeff Clark of Mooretown, Ontario, Stephen Mercier and fiancée Nicole of Corunna, Jamie McGill and Julia McGill of Cambridge. Bill was blessed with four Great Grandchildren, River and Violet McGill, Kiera and Jacob Clark. He was the dear brother of Kay Barber and Ed McGill.
 
Bill was predeceased by parents Hugh and Caroline, sister Margret and husband Jack Richardson, brother-in-law Vern Barber, sister-in-law Beryl McGill.
 
Bill Retired from Zehrs in 1995 after 0ver 40 years as a master meat cutter and previous meat manager of Handcock Foods in Preston. He retired to his passion which was tinkering with cars at Nieson Auto Wreckers.
 
Memorial Service and luncheon will be held at Holiday Inn Cambridge on Friday March 31, from 12pm-2:30 pm at 10 Holiday Inn Drive, Cambridge, Ontario. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association.

Please visit Bill's obituary notice on Facebook.

(February 14, 1933 – March 26, 2017)
 
Adelma Lillian Mellecke was given life by her Creator and was born February 14, 1933 near Kinbrae, (Graham Lakes Township, Nobles County), MN, the child of Herbert and Lillian Heintz. She was reborn as a child of God in the waters of Holy Baptism on March 26, 1933. She confessed that baptismal faith in the Rite of Confirmation on March 30, 1947 and received the gift of the Lord’s life-giving body and blood. On August 12, 1956 Adelma was united in holy marriage to Mayo Mellecke. They were blessed with five sons and two daughters. In her vocation as wife, mother, and homemaker, God blessed Adelma as she served Him at home, church, and community in Brandon, Manitoba; Milk River, Alberta; Port Coquitlam, British Columbia; St. Walburg, Saskatchewan; Dashwood, Ontario; Stratford, Ontario; and Kitchener, Ontario. God blessed Adelma with a holy death on March 26, 2017 in Kitchener, Ontario and took her home to rest in the arms of Jesus until the resurrection of the dead.
 
Adelma was predeceased her parents; by her son, Peter; brothers, Roger, Don, Norman; and sister-in-law, Janis; and a number of nieces and nephews.
 
She is survived by her husband, Mayo; sons and daughters, David (Donna), Daniel (Elizabeth), Jonathan (Pauline), Judith, Rachel (Tim) Kuhl, Paul (Jenn); and grandchildren, Melissa (Derek) Millar, Charleen (John) Rapp, Adam, Allison, Elise, James, Christopher, Christina, Sara, Peter, Sophie, Kaitlyn; and great-grandchildren, Jasmine, John J, and Alexander; brothers and sisters, Alvin (Arlene) Heintz, Dorothy (Mark) Koschmann, Luther (Lois) Heintz, Marilyn (Roger) Zellman, Esther (Dave) Schlicker, Lorraine (Jon) Ittel; sisters-in-law, Cindy Heintz and Jan Heintz; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
 
The memorial service for Adelma will be held at Historic St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 137 Queen St. S., Kitchener, ON at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Visitation begins one hour prior to the service with lunch to follow the memorial service.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lutherans for Life – Canada, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada (LWMLC), or Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada.

Born February 27, 1930 - Died March 19, 2017

Survived by loving wife of 65 years Suzanne Van Speybroeck and their 3 daughters Winifred D'Argenio, Myriam Mullin and Marie Van Speybroeck, their families, 4 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

It was Wilfrid's last wishes that his family have their time of grief privately so I regret that there will be no visitation, only a get together of immediate family before his cremation. All condolences, and well wishes from friends are greatly appreciated and would be gratefully accepted by his wife Suzanne in future.

Passed away peacefully at Lisaard House, Cambridge on Sunday March 19, 2017 at the age of 71.

Born in Mindemoya, Ontario, son of the late Frank and Rina (Bryant) Van Horn. He was a hard worker who enjoyed the outdoors and loved the Manitoulin Island.

Beloved husband of 50 years to Marilyn (Geldart) Van Horn. Loving father of Donald Van Horn. Dear brother of Shirley Haggard (Jim) of Indiana and Lloyd Van Horn (Judy) of Chatham. Brother-in-law of Eula Van Horn, Jane Van Horn and Betty Giem. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Predeceased by brothers; Glen, John (Betty), Beverly, sister; Betty Lou and brother-in-law Stuart Giem.

A special thank you to staff at Lisaard House for you wonderful care and compassion. Also thank you to family and friends for your support.

Cremation has taken place. In Delbert’s Memory, donations may be made to Lisaard House (www.lisaardhouse.com or 519-650-1121).

Lola Carol Fisher (nee Sobczyk, Marshall), AKA Momma Lola.

March 17, 2017. Peacefully today and surround by family, we lost our Angel Wife and Mother at Innisfree House in Kitchener, Ontario. 

She is survived by her husband Jim, her daughters Sue (Cindy), Sandy (Robb), Mandy (Rob) and her sons Tim (Jennifer) and Greg.  She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Lauren and Evan.

Don’t cry for me but raise a glass in celebration of the amazing memories you have of me.  I lived an amazing life and am so proud of the husband and children I have raised.  You may remember her for being a Martha Stewart clone, a second Mom or the most amazing Angel who always put you ahead of her own needs.

Take me home country roads to the place I belong – It was a good life.

In honour of our Angel Lola, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Innisfree House. 

We would like to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, CCAC and Innisfree House for helping us through this journey.

Bonnie Doreen Bray (Beesley) at the age of 64 passed away peacefully on March 17, 2017 at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, following a year long battle with stage 4 Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. 

Loving daughter of Late Phillip and Doreen Bray. Sadly missed by surviving brother Glenn Bray, her children Holli Beesley (Steven Roche) and Kerri Beesley; Grandchildren Paige, Liam and Ashley; Great Grandchildren Sunny and April; Mother in Law Norma McChesney; Sister in laws Karen, Noreen and Lorraine and her beloved Frank Mattucci who cared for her deeply.  She also leaves behind extended loving family and friends. 

Bonnie was a long time participant in Civil War Re-Enacting alongside her Late Husband Stephen Wesley Beesley and even longer still after his passing. Fellow Re-Enactors of the 18th Mississippi Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company B, Benton Rifles and the 10th Louisiana infantry will raise a glass in her memory. (Hurrah for Bonnie Blue)

Bonnie had a way about her that will never be forgotten. Her sense of humour through it all never diminished. 

Our family would like to thank the staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital who have cared for Bonnie over the past year.

Bonnie's Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday May 7, 2017 at the Columbus Hall, 333 Speedsville Rd.,  Cambridge N3H 5A9  from 12:30 – 5:00pm with service  beginning at 1:00pm. 

Please Join us this day to celebrate our Mother's Life and new Journey.

Donations can be made your choice to The Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation. 

Please visit Bonnie's obituary notice on Facebook.

October 1st 1938 - March 17th 2017

Passed away peaceful at Freeport Hospital in Kitchener  on Thursday March 17th 2017, at the age of 78.

Loving and devoted wife of predeceased Robert Marsland (1995). Cherished mother of Shelly Day (Waterloo) and Jeffery Marsland (Calgary).  Proud Grandmother to Justine (Adrian) Wojcik and Great Grandmother to Natalia and Olivia. Eva will also be sadly missed by her siblings Dorina (predeceased Augustine) Pine  Predeceased Victor Day, Esther (predeceased Andy) Whitmarsh as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Eva's Life will be held  from 1:30pm - 3:30pm on  Saturday, March 25th 2017 at Creekside Church, 660 Conservation Drive, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 3Z4.

Fred passed away suddenly surrounded by family on March 16th at the age of 70.  A resident of Shallow Lake but spent much of his life in the KW area where he enjoyed a strong love of his family, nature, and outdoors
 
Fred is survived by his wife Gwen and children Tracey Frey (Richard), Randy (Ana), Christine Gowing (Chad), his sister Helen Hatch, brother John (Christine), and grandchildren.  Join us for a celebration of Fred’s life at the KW Naval Association, 315 Weber St. N. Waterloo on Monday March 20th from 1 to 3.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ontario SPCA as Fred supported creatures small and large (except squirrels).

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Grand River Hospital - KW Campus on Wednesday March 15, 2017 in his 88th year. 
 
Loving Husband of Hazel Mikel wife of 61 years.
 
Don is survived by his children:  Stuart (Sharon), Peter (Tino), Barbara Kuhl, Roger (Jackie), Donna Adie (Mike).  His cherished Grandchildren:  Rachel, Scott and Elizabeth, his beloved sister Ruby Shantz and his many fur "Grandkids". 
 
Don enjoyed life, his love for children was well known. He would stop and talk to babies as he shopped or just strolled the mall. He loved his gardens and had a special affinity for flowers and all plant life. 
 
His pride in his children was known to all who would stop and chat.  He thought the sun rose and set on his Grandbaby Elizabeth who kept him on his toes and made him smile. 
 
Don was a much loved resident of Kloster Court Apartments for many years and will be missed by the residents past and present.

As the youngest of 9 children Don was predeceased by his 2 brothers Edwin and Harry and his 5 sisters:  Viola Chapin, Helen Steiss, Gertrude Gardner, Florence Zehr and Edna Shupe. Who welcome him Home with open arms.
 
Don lived and worked in Kitchener, over the years he was employed by Rich's Shoes, Hiway Market and Walkwell Shoes. 
 
His roots are deep in the community and will be missed all who knew him.

You are welcome to come and share memories of Don at Briarfield Gardens (formerly Emmanuel Village), 1250 Weber Street, East, Kitchener, ON N2A 4E1, on Saturday March 18, 2017 from 2-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, and as a thank you to the wonderful staff, donations to the Grand River Hospital Foundation are appreciated.