It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a loving father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and friend. His long, hard battle with cancer ended in the North Bay home he shared with his son on Sunday, September 30, with his family by his side.
 
Dave will be sadly missed by his son Trevor, his daughters Robyn (Scott) and Rebecca (Shawn) and his grandchildren Ash, Ruby and Bennett. Lovingly remembered by his sisters Anne and Gail and brothers Greg (Dianne), Mike (Janet), Calvin (Sharon), sister-in-law Sandra and brother-in-law Paul as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends. Predeceased by his parents Ernest and Margaret, his brothers Douglas (Holly) and Clayton, his sisters Joan (Don), Dianne and Kathryn and by brother-in-laws Bob and Raymond.  

Our hearts are heavy, but we take comfort in knowing he is resting peacefully now.
 
Food, drink and dear friends were always in high regard when Dave was present. His skills in the kitchen will most certainly be missed by any who had the pleasure of dining with him. He was a good man, with a good heart. Share a glass with Dave; that is the way he would want to be remembered. Cherish your memories and times spent with him, as he was a man who, above all, loved his days spent with family and friends. 
 
Cremation has taken place. Please visit David's obituary notice on Facebook.

 In his younger days  Ross loved the outdoors and was right at home roughing it in the woods, under a lean-to or the log cabin he built on the property that he owned with Gina, in Durham, Ontario that they fondly named "Seventh Heaven". He was a knowledgeable and skilled handyman, who loved to build and fix things, a true "MacGyver" often modifying things, so they were more efficient. With a natural aptitude for electronics and carpentry, he did all his own home repairs and renovations and liked to help out family and friends with theirs.
 
Ross was a very talented craftsman with many hobbies and interests, wood working, carving, leather work, building large scale models (many matchstick), just to name a few and he was involved with different organizations over the years. He loved spending as much time as possible with his grandson Jordan, taking him places and teaching him many valuable lessons about life and Jordan is forever grateful for all the things he learned and the great memories he has of spending so much time with his grandpa over the years of his youth and he often said he was more like a dad to him. Ross was fortunate enough, later in life to have 2 great grandsons, Darien and Anthony. Once again, he loved to spend as much time as possible with them, teaching and sharing the same wisdom he shared with Jordan and they have many great memories of these times.
 
Ross was both a wonderful husband and father, he had a natural protective instinct always making sure we were well looked after and safe. He was resilient, tenacious and held  true to his convictions of fairness and equality. It was these qualities that enabled him to be innovative and revise his lifestyle and hobbies, when he was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis a few years after he retired and he learned to adapt like the true survivor he was. 
 
Shortly before his retirement, Gina inherited a box of old photos of unknown family members and this sparked Ross' curiosity to find out who they were and that's when he became interested in ancestry and genealogy. Ross researched both his and Gina's lineage, but it was Gina's side of the family that he found most intriguing and so began his ardent research that spanned over a decade and took them across Canada and the US piecing together the Brown family tree and giving identities to the unknown ancestors and their descendants. He found many unmarked graves through dowsing and was instrumental in having a memorial erected in Port Ryerse to recognize the Brown family settlement to the area in the 1850s their contributions. Through his tireless research he united and reunited many family members and gave us all a sense of pride and identity that was previously elusive due to the slave trade in North America and the all too often omission of Canadian Black History from the records and we are eternally grateful. He was well respected and recognized for his great achievements and huge contributions to Black history and ancestry in Canada and the lives of those involved and will be greatly missed and strongly remembered.
 
Unfortunately, Ross was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroendocrine cancer in early August and fought a short, but courageous battle and even though he was terminally ill he showed grace no matter how sick he became. He was a man of true integrity and honour and will live on in so many people's hearts and memories.
 
Donations in his memory can be made to Innisfree House and the Arthritis Society. Messages and condolences can be made via tricitycremations.com  

​Please visit Ross' obituary notice on Facebook.

In her 60th year went home to her Heavenly Father on Thursday September 27,  surrounded by those that loved her. 

Loving daughter of the late Gracie (née Vennard) (Dec. 23 1994) and Jack (Jan. 16, 2007) Williamson. 

Also predeceased by an older brother Freddie (Dec. 31, 1956) all originally of Port Elgin.  Survived by an older brother Doug Williamson and sister In law Sharron Williamson (née Hyslop) and nephews Jason and James Williamson all of London.  Also survived by her loving and loyal cousins Colin and Nancy McKillop of Windsor.  They were much more than cousins, more like brother and sisters to her. 

Special mention to her best friend Nancy Chandler who she met in 1979. Nancy’s children became Bonnie’s substitute children.  Nancy was Bonnie’s “voice of sanity” and her ‘go to’ person.  They may not have been blood sisters but were sisters of the heart.  Nancy took a fresh graduate that thought she knew it all and didn’t realize she knew nothing and showed Bonnie how to be the best nurse possible and continued to mentor her as she grew into a Registered Nurse to be proud of. 

Bonnie will be cremated and a private service with only her closest friends will be held at a later time. Messages and condolences can be made through tricitycremations.com.

​Please visit Bonnie's obituary notice on Facebook.

June 7, 1931 - September 26, 2018.
 
Passed away at home in Cambridge, where she lived for the last 24 years. 

Predeceased by her husband Jim and son Michael.  Survived by her daughter Luanne (Fred).  Nana to Jorden & Jamie, Gramma to James &  Daniella.

Helen will be returning to Kingston to be beside Jim at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens.  Messages and condolences may be made through tricitycremations.com. 

​Please visit Helen's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away following a three month battle with pancreatic cancer, on Thursday September 20, 2018, at the age of 48 years.  He was born and raised in St. Petersburg (then Leningrad) Russia.

Vladimir (known as Volodya to his family) is survived by his wife, Wendi Adair, daughter Sasha Simine and son Sam Adair of Kitchener, Ontario. He is also survived by his grandmother, Aleksandra Korsak, mother; Liudmila Simina, brother; Mihail Osipov, and sister; Anya Osipova all of St. Petersburg, Russia.

Tributes in honour of Vladimir may be made to Lutherwood Child And Family Foundation or Innisfree House.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Messages and condolences can be made through tricitycremations.com.

Please visit Vladimir's obituary notice on Facebook.

​In loving memory of the best mom ever. Born July 24, 1951 in Luanda, Angola. Passed away on September 18, 2018 in Kitchener, Ontario. In accordance with Ana’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no memorial service. Messages and condolences may be left at tricitycremations.com or 519-267-7199.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our spunky and loving mother, sister, aunt and friend, Janice Mawhinney (Red).

Janice passed away peacefully on Monday September 17th, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener at the age of 71 years.

Janice, known by her many friends as “Red”, worked as a Personal Support Worker for over 20 years at Golden Years Nursing Home. She was known for her humorous, lively spirit and her love of people and life. Janice could make anyone laugh and brought joy to many people’s lives. She truly cared for all of those who she looked after.

Janice will be deeply missed by her daughter, Heidi (Chris) Burton, as well as her brothers Darrell Reichheld and Rodney (Cathy) Reichheld. Predeceased by her parents Henry & Helen Reichheld.  She will be sadly missed by many friends, family and colleagues.

A special thank you to Fergus Place for their help and support, as well as the many other people who have been there to support Janice and her family.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, September 29th at 2:00 PM at the pavilion at the McClintock’s Trailer Resort. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the SPCA. Messages and condolences can be made through tricitycremations.com or 519-772-1237.

Please visit Janice's obituary notice on Facebook.

Of Nithview Home in New Hamburg, formerly of Baden, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 15, 2018 at the age of 86 years.
 
Born in Kitchener, on August 26, 1932 to the late Noah and Minnie (nee Witmer) Hunsberger. Attended Rockway Mennonite High School, and Ontario Mennonite Bible Institute, graduated in 1956.  Grace worked at a variety of places, KW hospital as a receptionist, Mutual Life, Goudies, Angie’s Country Kitchen.  She was an entrepreneur, and opened Progressive Equipment selling Mobile phones and operated it out of Gingerich’s of Baden Ltd. Then the Progressive Equipment Inc. selling cellular phones out of her home and later in downtown Baden.  
 
Loving wife of the late Newton Gingerich (2017). Dear mother of Susan Gingerich of Alberta, Robert (Shelly) Gingerich of Tavistock, Andrew (Jeanne) Gingerich of Kitchener.
 
Grandmother of Daniel Gingerich (deceased), Kristopher Gingerich, Kaytlin Gingerich, Jacob Gingerich, Grace Gingerich, Gabriel Gingerich. Great-grandmother of Jamie Gingerich, Logan Gingerich, Madelyn Sippel and Amara Gingerich.
 
Predeceased by brothers; David L & (Katherine d.), John (Gladys d.) and Paul Hunsberger.
 
Survived by Sister in law Edna Hunsberger of Indiana.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families.
 
A celebration of life to will be held at Wilmot Mennonite Church, 2995 Bleams Rd, New Hamburg, ON N3A 3J3 on Sunday October 21st at 2 pm. with refreshments to follow.
 
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Messages and condolences may be left at tricitycremations.com or 519-772-1237.

Please visit Grace's obituary notice on Facebook.

Born March 15, 1938 in McNeills Mills, Prince Edward Island peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on September 13, 2018.  She is predeceased by her son Michael.

She leaves behind her children Debbie, (Dwight), Monica, (Randy), Bill, (Connie), Ann Marie, (Ed). Her grandchildren, Shelly, Chris, Danielle, Jessica, Vaughn and her seven beloved great grandchildren.

Celebration of Life to be held September 22, 2018 between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Homewood Suites, 800 Jamieson Pkwy, Cambridge, Ontario N3C 4N6. Messages and condolences may be made through tricitycremations.com or 519-772-1237.

​Please visit Ellie's obituary notice on Facebook.

1941 – 2018
 
Passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Beloved husband of Gaye Cooper. Father of Doug (Patti), Rick (Val), Kim (Dave) and Kelli (Ferdi). Grandfather of Tiffany, Zac, Spencer, Eden, Josh, Sarah, Ryan and Julia. Eleven great-grandchildren. Brother to David (Liz), Marlene (predeceased), Nancy (Jimmy) and Bill.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.