1939 – 2017

Passed away peacefully on Saturday June 24, 2017 at St. Mary’s General Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy (nee Kelly) of 50 years, loving father of Dave (Zoe) and daughter Kim (Paul) Surette. Papa to Landon, Connor, Logan and Lucas.

John was born in Paris, Ontario, son of the late Horace and Lylla (Barker) Huson.

Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church or St. Mary’s General Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

“John is no doubt, looking down on his beloved Southampton cottage while listening to his classic collection of jazz CDs, numbering in the 100s”.

Passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on June 21, 2017 at Lisaard House in Cambridge. Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal memorial service.

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

Passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on June 21, 2017.

Louise worked at International Artcrafts for most of her working life.

Beloved mother of Jason and Richard (Heather) and their father D. Richard Dunseith. Cherished grandmother of Keenan and Charlie. Sadly missed by her sisters Marlyn Allin (Glen) and Elizabeth Leturneau and her brother Gus Myers (Gloria) as well as many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her mother, Mary Evelyn Hall and father, Angus Myers as well as her brothers George Myers, Jude Myers and sister Darlene Whyte.

As per Louise’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends and family are welcome to attend the graveside service at Avondale Cemetery, 4 Avondale Avenue, Stratford, on Thursday, June 29th at 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ontario Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.

 August 13, 1933 – June 20, 2017.

Beloved wife of James Lindsay Drummond. Survived by her husband, son David Andrew Young (Anna), sister-in-law Carol, brothers Robert (Maureen), Harland (Marie-Anne) and cherished nieces and nephew Diane, Janice and Steven. Survived also by step-daughters Cathy (Robert) Dieterle and children Chris, Anne, Aaron and Michael; Wendy (Craig) and daughters Stephanie and Melanie; brother-in-law Lawrence (Betty) and sister-in-law Virginia Giza. Predeceased by her brothers Arthur, Ross, Vernon and Enos.

Marlene enjoyed working many years as a general insurance broker in Waterloo Region, serving as Membership Chairperson for 8 years and was an Honorary Member of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario; also a board member for 18 years with the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club. Having been a competitive skater and Gold Dance Medallist, she became a skating judge serving locally, nationally and internationally until 1994.

She was also a recipient of the 1995 Minor Sports Volunteer Recognition Award as a representative from the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club.

Retirement years were enjoyed spending winters in Port Charlotte, Florida and playing duplicate bridge at local clubs plus attending tournaments as a member of the American Contract Bridge League as a Silver Life Master.

A memorial service and reception will be held at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Kitchener, on Wednesday July 19 at 11 a.m. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

June 18, 1930 – June 20, 2017

Heaven’s newest angel received her wings on June 20, 2017, surrounded with love from her dear husband, best friend and soul-mate Eugene (Dixie) Franklin, and her loving sons Glenn and Gene. Mary was the best mother-in-law ever of Brenda and Lianne. “Grammie” was cherished by her precious grandchildren Erin and her husband Mathew Evans, Andrew and his partner Meredith Bee, and Arianna.

Mary was born and raised in Woodstock, New Brunswick by her loving parents Verna and Wilbur Nevers. On August 25th , 1951, she married her high-school sweetheart and Dominion of Canada basketball champion, Dixie. Mary and Dixie enjoyed more than 65 years of marriage. Mary will be missed by her beloved sister Dorothy Everett, the late Gerald Everett, her dear nephew Keith Everett, his wife Heather and family Sandy & Mark, Christy, Craig, Thomas & Ashley.

Mary was a kind, gentle spirit with a playful sense of humour, always ready and willing to help. In her younger years, Mary played basketball and was a beautiful, graceful ice skater. She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, especially at Christmas and birthdays, and rarely missed any of their sporting events where she cheered them on, and provided “twonies” for goals. Grammie was so happy when the kids called her to drive them home from school, to the pizza shop at lunch, or to J&J’s to pick up hockey or baseball cards. She loved making Sunday roast beef dinners for the family, with her award-winning Lemon Pie for dessert, and then playing games together. She quilted and knit personal creations which she shared with those she cared about. Mary loved weddings and we were fortunate to have her at Erin & Mat’s wedding where she danced and enjoyed the music until 11pm in her beautiful blue dress.

Mary trained to be a legal secretary and worked for many of the lawyers in Kitchener after she and Dixie “emigrated to Upper Canada”, including Justice Coulter Osborne QC. In 1986 Mary started working full-time for the family business “Upholsteries by Dixie”, to do whatever was needed including the books, banking, bringing orders across the US border, and assisting Dixie and Glenn who provide 1930’s Ford parts and upholstery kits to customers all over the world. Mary spent many hours in the garage, upholstery shop and at flea markets with the guys.

Recent years have been hard for Mary who suffered from Alzheimer’s but she was lovingly cared for at home by Dixie with amazing help from Gene and Glenn. The family is very grateful to the care-workers who assisted with Mary’s care at home, and the caring staff at Parkwood Mennonite Home where Mary was so fortunate to spend her last weeks. The family is following Mary’s wishes as to cremation and no funeral service.  A celebration of life to remember fun-loving Mary will follow at a later date. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or Parkwood Mennonite Home in Mary’s memory would be appreciated by the family.

Shane Jeremiah Drover, 42, passed away far too young on June 16th 2017, after a lengthy battle with cancer, while surrounded by his loving family at Freeport Hospital in Kitchener ON. 
 
Born on January 21st, 1975, in Grand Falls-Windsor, NFLD, Shane grew up and eventually moved to the mainland and settled in Ontario where he met the love of his life and soul mate, Janis, whom he married on February 1 2011. Shane was a faithful employee of Danby Products in Guelph ON for over 10 years.
 
Shane was a fishing nut! He was a walking infomercial for all things fishing including his love of bass kayak fishing. Shane had a passion for woodworking and was an avid collector of Ridgid tools to support his habit. But nothing held his attention more than his family, especially spending time with his grandson Connor, whom he loved with all his heart. Connor brought much joy to Shane's life as he walked his cancer journey.
 
Shane is survived by his wife Janis, children Cherisa and Ayden, grandsons Connor and Shane "Ti" (due later in June 2017), all of Waterloo ON, parents Leslie and Jessie of Grand Falls-Windsor, NFLD, sister Deana (Anton) of Calgary, brothers Lester (Pam) of Hamilton ON, Corey and Alan of Grand Falls-Windsor, NFLD, brother in law, James of Fergus, ON, and special friends, Drea and Charlie of Simcoe ON. Shane is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces spread across the country.
 
Special thanks to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, Dr. Gregory Knight, Dr. Pierre Fortin, Dr. Judges, and Dr. Andemichael as well as the caring staff of the Palliative Care ward at Freeport Hospital. Many thanks to Dianne and Heather from Care Partners.
 
Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Shane's memory to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre in Kitchener ON.
 
A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday June 23rd 2017 at 6:00pm at 307B Mayview Crescent in Waterloo.

Passed away peacefully with family at her side at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener on June 13, 2017.

Susan was born in Kitchener on Oct. 2, 1972.  She Graduated from University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science degree.  She worked as an ESL teacher for 11 years in Korea. She came back to Canada in 2007 and began teaching for the WDSB.  She taught for 10 years between 2 schools, Resurrection Secondary, and Monsignor Doyle Secondary. 

Susan is survived and lovingly remembered by her 10 year old daughter, Cecilia, her sister Lisa and her mother Gertrude. She is predeceased by her father Martin. 

Cremation has taken place.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday June 24 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 240 Hemlock St. Waterloo, N2L 3R5, with lunch and reception following in the church hall. 

In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of your choice is suggested.  Please come to the Mass and reception to celebrate Susan’s life.

Passed away peacefully on Monday June 12, 2017, at Sakura House Hospice in Woodstock, Ontario in his 86th year.

Lovingly remembered by his business partner and companion, Gladys Hackbart. Sadly missed by his children Andrew, Gary (Anne), Heather Nicholson (Dan), Shelley Lambert (Andrew) and ten grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Robert and Margaret who emigrated from Scotland, making Dave and most of his ten siblings first generation Canadians. He is survived by his brothers Budd and Art (Bonnie) and sister Bette Bain (Don).

David was self-employed at Grundy Lake Supply Post for 15 years prior to retirement.

The family would like to thank all staff who cared for Dave and assisted them throughout his illness.

Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Sakura House Hospice or the Kitchener Humane Society would be appreciated.

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 9, 2017 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

Beloved wife of Walter for 62 years. Dear mother of Leslie (Nancy), Mike (Stephanie), Kenny (Sandy). Sadly missed by grandchildren; Scott (Denise), Lisa (Mark), Wyatt, Jessie, Cody, Cameron, great-grandchildren; Courtney, Elissa, Tyson, Jacob and Jackson. Predeceased by her parents and her sister Marion.

Sallie was born in Nelson, United Kingdom. She was employed by Allan-Bradley for 27 years.

Thanks to Dr. E.I. Yakoub and staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

As per Sallie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Please visit Sallie's obituary notice on Facebook.