Donna Lanza (nee Frayne) passed away peacefully on June 23, 2016 at the Grand River Freeport Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario after a short illness due to cancer. She leaves behind Bob, the love of her life, her children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and friends.

Donna was born and raised in Hamilton. Over the 52 years of marriage to Bob, she took charge of setting up new family homes, schooling arrangements, family social life, extracurricular activities for children, etc., in Hamilton, Halifax, Saskatoon and Kitchener.

​She was a wise, compassionate and generous woman who always offered help to the less fortunate and needy. Donna was the go-to person when family and friends sought advice on what to do at difficult times. She was forthright and never candy-coated the solution to a problem. She told it the way it was; if you did not want the truth, you best not ask Donna.
This exceptional woman will be missed by all those that she touched.

A celebration of life will be held at the Deer Ridge Golf Club on Sunday July 3, 2016 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Family and friends are welcome to join in.

Visit Donna's obituary notice on Facebook.

January 26, 1940 – June 21, 2016
 
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Pat at her Waterloo home, with her loving husband of 52 years, James, by her side, on June 21, 2016, at the age of 76.
 
She is pre-deceased by her father Joseph, her mother Mary and brother Joe.  Beloved mother of James and Kimberley, Mark and Tammy of Waterloo.  Devoted Grandmother to Aaron, Connor, Evan and Meaghan.  Pat will be sadly missed by her brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews and a great network of friends.
 
In her working life Pat was a dedicated employee having worked for several banking institutions.  She had many and varied interests outside of work; a talented seamstress and crafter. Her work has travelled the globe finding homes in the four corners of the earth.  She devoted many hours to making lap quilts for children at the Grand River Cancer Centre.  In her life in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, she enjoyed many camping trips with family and friends, sharing laughs and campfire songs.
 
Pat’s dedication to a life in the service of others was closest to her heart.  She volunteered innumerable hours, freely giving of herself to help anyone in need; from simply being an ear to listen, or a shoulder to cry on, her loving, caring heart knew no limits. She had the most room in her incredible heart for her grandchildren, spending countless hours at swimming pools, hockey rinks, baseball diamonds and curling rinks cheering them on to victory and putting band-aids on bruised knees and broken hearts.
 
Cremation has taken place.  At Pat’s request there will be no formal service.  A celebration of her life will take place from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 145 Dearborn Place, Waterloo, ON.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. Mary’s Cardiac Rehab Centre, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
 
You left us too soon.  Goodbyes are not forever.  Goodbyes are not the the end.  They simply mean we’ll miss you till we meet again.

Please visit Pat's obituary notice on Facebook.

 Age 65, passed away peacefully at the Grand River Hospital on Tuesday June 14, 2016.
 Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, son of Lawrence Bremner and the late Yvonne Bremner.
 Beloved partner and best friend of Bonnie Klemenz.

 Loving father of Lori Klemenz-Buhrow (Ryan Buhrow), Nichole Klemenz (Lee McAllister) and Dawn-Marie Klemenz. Cherished grandfather of Mikayla, Cadence, Piper, Tanner, and Launa.

 Larry spent long hard hours working in construction to support his family that he loved more than anything.  After retirement he enjoyed his time at his trailer where he was known as Crazy Larry. He fought a good fight and in the end was still surrounded by those he loved and held dearly.

Cremation has taken place. At Larry’s request, there will be no service.

Born July 26, 1955. On the morning of June 14th 2016, Jerri passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters.

Pre-deceased by Husband Pete (Ewing) Henderson, parents Gladys and Arthur Rector and niece Lynsey Greene. Survived by Daughter, Stacey Taylor and her husband Phil and Daughter Shannon Stevens and her husband Dax. Sadly missed by her Grandchildren Adara, Taylor, Alysa, Riley and Haley. Lovingly remembered by her Sister, Amber McKecknie and her husband Steve and Sister, Laurena Greene and her husband Bill and nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and at Jerri’s request, there will be no service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to SickKids Hospital are appreciated.

1938 – 2016

Don passed away peacefully at Innisfree House on June 13, 2016. Beloved husband of his high school sweetheart, Nancy (Parsons). Loving dad of Christine (Terry) and Pamela. Also survived by sister Bonnie Nielsen (Ole) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Jeffrey (1977) and parents Tom and Reta Buckingham.

Don graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1962. He practiced as a manager of Dell Chemists in Brantford before co-owning The Prescription Shoppe in Cambridge until his retirement in 1998. Don came out of retirement to assist as a Pharmacy Technician at Preston Medical Pharmacy until 2014. He enjoyed making new friends at the Cambridge YMCA and for a short time, volunteered for their wellness program.

To honour Don’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Family and friends are invited to share their memories of Don during a Celebration of Life held at the Galt Country Club (750 Coronation Blvd., Cambridge) on Sunday, June 26th from 2 – 5 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Innisfree House, CMH Medical Daycare, CCAC or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.

Robert passed away suddenly on June 12 2016 at the age of 48.

Pre-deceased by his parents Rosemary and Robert Brethour and his son Bryan Brethour.               Beloved father of Brandon Brethour and siblings Shane, Shannon, their significant others and their mother Lorna Matheson. Grandfather of Cameron, Kasen, August, Veronice and Jack.                     Sadly missed by sisters Laura Brethour, Monica Gurton and brother-in-law Rick Gurton. Lovingly remembered by his brother Andrew Brethour and by nieces and nephews; Kevin Gurton, Karen Newington, Morgan Newington,  Matthew Brethour, Amanda Brethour, Shawn Brethour, Kassondra Brethour and Billy Brethour.

You left us so soon. So easy to talk about with memories to remember. Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you. Until we meet again.                      

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Rick (Richard) Roberts, on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the age of 46. Rick passed away peacefully in his sleep as a result of diabetic complications.

Beloved son of Penny Meadows, older brother and best friend to Jesse Roberts, and companion to Liz Pauley. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, Hailey and Jorja Roberts and their Mom, Cheryl Schade, Uncle Dale and Aunt Lisa, as well as many extended family members and friends.

Rick spent his life working hard as a Drywall Taper and was acknowledged for his excellence in detail and workmanship and was very proud of his work. Anyone who knew Rick also knew he played hard, with a passion for the outdoors; fishing, boating, four wheeling, dirt biking, always exploring and experiencing life to it's fullest.

A celebration of Rick's life will be taking place on Friday, June 17, 2016, from 1 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. in the community room at 225 Country Hill Drive, Unit #43, Kitchener. Cremation has take place. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Yvonne passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Lisaard House Cambridge, in her 76th year. She will be forever loved and dearly missed.
Predeceased by her son Lester and parents Archibald and Sarah Curnew, brothers Simon, Frank, Bill, Clayton, Lester, Nelson, Clar, Angus and sister Madonna (Sis).

Leaving to mourn are her loving children Dave (Ruth), Cynthia (Glen), Corina (Mark), Jerome (Paula), Glen (Juanita), Keith, Donna (Rick) and Kim (Jamie). Loving grandmother of Adam, Caitlyne, Glenda, Billie-Jean, Wesley, Scott, Holly, Tyler, Mackenzie and Julia. Dear great-grandmother of Matthew, Glen, Daniela, Harmony, Mia and Abella.  Yvonne will be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be announced at a future date.
A special thank you to the staff and volunteers at Lisaard House for the amazing care and support given to our mother on her life’s journey.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lisaard House, Cambridge would be appreciated.

 71, of Conestogo Ontario. Passed away June 8 2016. Survived by his spouse M. Beth Maltby, daughters Nichol (Corey) Roe and Nadia Holubowsky, granddaughters Ashley and Julia Roe. Celebration of Nick's life to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers/donations, the family requests you take a moment to do something special with those you love.

 Bernice Aileen Arkell (nee Randall) Passed quietly on Wednesday June 8th, 2016 in the gentle care of the Nursing Angels at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Listowel, Ontario. We are forever in their debt.

 Bernice was the beloved wife of the late William Arkell and loving Mother to Randy (Jane), adoring Gramma to Jesse (Erika) and Sarah (Nathan). She was a much loved Aunt to Debbie (Larry) and Michael (DeeDee) and their families.

Bernice was a truly wonderful woman. She was always there to help those in need and was a loyal member of the Knox Presbyterian Church in Palmerston. She was a tireless member of the Railway Heritage Society and thoroughly enjoyed the activities and volunteering that it entailed. This little lady was an inspiration to many and we all loved her sense of humour and that infectious smile. We will never forget.

A service for Bernice will take place at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Palmerston, Ontario on Saturday June the 18th 2016 at 2:00 p.m.