lPassed away peacefully at Innisfree House Hospice, Kitchener on Monday July 31, 2023.

Steve immigrated from Scotland to Canada in his 20’s to pursue his career as a welder. He had a huge love for woodworking, building beautiful pieces of furniture. He joined many clubs which gave him the opportunity to continue to play his treasured bagpipes. 

He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge since 1964 and continued to attend meetings in many cities over the years.

He is the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty) McEwan (nee Barr),  father of daughter Yvette Lackenbauer and son Lindsay McEwan, father-in-law,  to Scott Lackenbauer and Anna McEwan, Grandfather to Kyle Lackenbauer and Meagan Lackenbauer and brother to Elizabeth Russell of Scotland.

Predeceased by parents Robert and Agnes McEwan

A small family farewell has already taken place. Cremation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Society of Waterloo Wellington or Innisfree House Hospice  would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. 

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

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert (Bob) John O’Donnell, age 78.

Beloved husband and true love of Lyn, whom were married for over 54 years.  Loving father of Chris, Brandon (Danna O’Donnell) and Shannon (Jason Blair).  Cherished “Pep” to Elijah, Eire, Eysha, Mikah, Odessa, Elka, Jaden, Kyle, Parker, Anthony and Autumn.  Father In-Law to Rick Shaw.  Dear brother of Susan Thrush.  Longtime true friend to Douglas Schween.  He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Evelyn.

Bob’s passions were his family, golf, shooting pool, making all of us laugh, and most of all travelling with his best friend and love of his life Lyn.

While we grieve privately as a family, we encourage you to reflect on the memories of the times you shared with Bob, his amazing humor, wit and love of life, and smile and laugh as he would want you do.  He was one of a kind, we will remember him as the amazing man that touched everyone who he met. 

Cremation has taken place.
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Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Bob's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Monday July 24, 2023 at the age of 63 years.

Cynthia graduated from St. Boniface High School in 1977, in Bell Island , she worked as a general labourer for various companies in Cambridge,  Ontario.   She truly enjoyed spending time with her family especially her children and grandchildren. 

Beloved wife and best friend of Glen Butt, married for over 43 years on Feb 29, 1980. Loving mother of Glenda (Dan Petrie) and Billie Jean (Paul Deschamps). Proud grandmother of Matthew, Glen, Daniela and Kayden. Cherished Sister of Dave (Ruth), Corina (Mark), Jerome, Glen (the late Juanita), Keith, Donna and Kim (Jamie).

Predeceased by her mother Yvonne Parsons (2016) and by her father Chauncy Parsons (1996). She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Innisfree House as expressions of sympathy.

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

1952 - 2023
 
Russell passed away peacefully on July 24th at Lisaard House surrounded by family.

​Loving husband of 45 years to Jan (née Middleton). Father of Chandra (Peter Lewis) and Elizabeth (Adam Cook). Cherished brother of Alison (Jim Rodger), Roslyn (David Thom) and Philip (Annie Fortier). Russell was a proud and loving grandfather/ "Papa Bear" to Kieran (3) and Adelyn (1). He was predeceased by his parents Philip (Bill) and Sylvia (née Ferris) Engs.
 
For over thirty years Russell was an inspiring and respected member of the Science Department at Glenview Park Secondary School and enjoyed directing the school’s jazz band.
 
In his retirement, he played trumpet in the Galt Kiltie Band with his wife and daughter. Russell loved music, boating on Lake Ontario, travelling the world with Jan, going on cruises, fast cars, fine wine, scotch, and spending time with his family. 
 
A private Celebration of Life will be held in the fall. He will be greatly missed.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations to Lisaard House (lisaardandinnisfree.com/support-us/) would be greatly appreciated.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com.  Please visit Russell's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at Freeport Hospital, on Monday July 24th, 2023 at the age of 73 years.

Beloved wife and best friend of Larry Plomin, whom were married for over 51 years on August 31, 1971. Loving mother of Kevin and Gary Plomin.  Cherished grandmother of Madyson and Alexis.  Dear sister of Roger Dippel.

She was predeceased by her parents Wesley and Johanna (Ditner) Dippel, and by her brother Patrick Dippel.

Cremation will be held.  A private family gathering will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Freeport Hospital as expressions of sympathy.

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

Rose passed peacefully on July 24 in Cambridge Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. She is survived by Kent, husband of 58 years; son Allen (Cherrie Winfield) of Cambridge; and daughter Anne Loxton (Robert) of Orillia. She was a loving grandmother to Claire and Mitchell and sister to John Varty. She is predeceased by parents Josephine and George Varty, and siblings Muriel, Allen, Helen and Arthur.  
 
Rose had a lovely childhood on a self-sufficient farm south of Duntroon, ON. It was beside her mother, with whom she worked in the garden and cooked for the workers on the farm, where she first gained an appreciation for fresh, delicious food and how it can bring people together.  
 
Rose obtained a degree in English from Trinity College at the University of Toronto. She then taught English at Collingwood Collegiate Institute, which she had also attended, and where, through a fellow teacher, she met her future husband, Kent. Rose and Kent married shortly after meeting and when children Allen and Anne followed, Rose stayed home to raise them. She was a loving and supportive mother and shared her love of life with her children.
 
Through the years, food continued to be of great interest to Rose and under the influence and guidance of close friends who were already food professionals, she started to write and teach local cooking classes. This led to formal studies at cooking schools around the world, from Paris to Hong Kong, Thailand and Costa Rica, as well as closer to home.
 
Rose quickly became respected for her sense of agricultural traditions in Canada. She was sought after as a freelance writer by several publications, including Canadian Living, Elm Street, Homemaker’s, The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star and she went on to author over 11 cookbooks and to contribute to more than 40 others. She appeared regularly on CBC Radio Noon, CTV Toronto and was the resident chef at CTV Kitchener for several decades. She received numerous awards across Canada, was inducted into the Taste Canada Awards Hall of Fame in recognition of her contribution to Canadian culture and was made an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Culinary Historians of Canada. 
 
While her accomplishments were impressive, it was her love of entertaining friends and family and sharing good food that carried through all aspects of her life. She had a genuine interest in the people she met, and she welcomed everyone into her home to eat and share stories and lots of laughs. Her sense of humour, kind support and wise advice will be missed by her family and many close friends.
 
Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at the Firshade Room at Langdon Hall Country House Hotel on October 29 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Rose Murray Graduate Bursary in Nutrition at the University of Guelph http://uofg.convio.net/rosemurray to help support future food professionals.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Rose's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday July 22, 2023 at Riverbend Place in Long Term Care in her 100th year.

Born in Bradford, Yorkshire England on October 15, 1923.

She is predeceased by parents Austin and Mabel Helliwell, sister Monica Bruce (2020), first husband Jack Chesney (1953) and second husband Gordon Beckman (1982). She is survived by daughters Barbara Thomas (Don), Patricia Gash (Dennis), Rosemary Kibble (David) and son Ross Beckman ( Debra), 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Also survived by niece Adrienne Goddard (Gord) and nephew George Bruce (Brenda) and their families.

Barbara enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an elementary school teacher in several Cambridge Schools as well as in New York City. She displayed artistic talents in sketching, water colors, sculpture and making porcelain dolls.

As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held.

Barbara’s family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the staff at Riverbend Place LTC for the wonderful care provided during the last 6 and half years.

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.

June 16, 1946 - July 21, 2023.
 
Terry, as he was called by family and friends, was born in Galt, Ontario.  His parents were Lloyd and Isabel Moran of Galt.  He moved with his family to Riverside, California, when he was 17 and later to Las Vegas, Nevada.  Terry moved back to Cambridge, Ontario, Canada after his wife’s retirement. During his life in the United States, Terry worked in various occupations.  He retired in Las Vegas, due to health reasons, as a refrigeration/air-conditioning technician.  He had previously worked as a truck driver, taxi driver, computer programmer, and had owned several plumbing businesses in southern California.  He is survived by wife Carole.
 
Terry was of high intelligence and belonged to American Mensa and Mensa Canada.  He was a member of the Southern Nevada Mensa chapter in the United States and to the Southwestern Ontario Mensa chapter in Canada.  He was widely read and had varied interests including anthropology, archaeology, various other sciences, politics and current events, global warming, travel, photography, sailing and canoeing.  He was adept at mathematics and finance, auto mechanics, storytelling, and research.  He wrote short stories and poems, built a working model of an ancient Sumerian sailboat, studied various natural phenomena, and led expeditions to Death Valley, California.  He made a short film describing the noted sliding stones of Radetrack Playa in Death Valley.  He played the piano and composed his own music.  Terry also belonged to the Ontario Archaeology Society, Toronto and Hamilton chapters at various times, and the Ancient Mariners Canoe Club of Cambridge.  There was little that did not capture his attention or curiosity, and he was accomplished at all things he tried.
 
Terry was a congenial person and made friends easily.  He influenced many people during his lifetime and was known for his good humor, easy conversation on many subjects, and friendliness toward all.  He loved social events and gathered with people as often as possible.  His wife’s extended family and his many friends grieve at his loss.

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

Sheila Sellick of Cambridge passed away peacefully at home on July 18th.
 
Born to George and Grace Maguire on Nov 9th, 1953. Predeceased by her partner and true love Phil Desjardins. Sheila will be greatly missed by her sons Shawn (Roxanne) and Victor (Judy) Sellick.
 
Beloved grandmother to Taylor, Natosha, Nathaniel, Ethan, Caleb, Deakon & Autumn. She was especially proud to be a great grandma to Aniya, August, Coleden and Zion.
 
Predeceased by her sister Doreen. Sheila is survived by her siblings Jackie, Fred and Robert and soul sister Sharon.
 
She will be forever missed by all and is now dancing away with loved ones previously passed.
 
Sheila will be cremated and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.
 
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cambridge Humane Society as her love for her cats was always known. 
 
You Never Said Goodbye
 
You never said I'm leaving
You never said goodbye
You were gone before I knew it
And only God knew why
 
A million times I needed you
A million times I cried
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died
 
In life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place 
That no one can ever fill
 
It broke my heart to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you
The day God took you home 

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

Karen Lynn Gingerich, at age 64, died peacefully in her sleep at Cambridge Memorial Hospital early Saturday morning, July 15, 2023.
 
Karen was born January 14, 1959 in Kitchener, Ontario, She lived with her husband Bill in Hespeler, Ontario for 39 years. She worked at Marbles Restaurant in Waterloo for 30 years until her retirement in 2010.
 
Travelling was a passion of Bill and Karen’s. She also loved entertaining family and friends, as well as photography, quilting and crafts.
 
Karen will be sadly missed by her parents Nevin and Wanda Gingerich, brothers Dale (Rhonda), Larry (Barb), Darcy (Michelle), husband William Miller, Bill’s sister Shirley (Roche, Thomas) and brothers Tom (deceased), Frances, Peter (deceased) and Stan (Donna). She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
 
There will not be a funeral service after her cremation, but there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
 
Any donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Karen's obituary notice on Facebook.