We would be honored to invite all that have known and loved Richard (October 15, 2022) and his wife Audrey (October 30, 2022) Powell to come celebrate their lives and love.

The celebration of their lives will be held on Saturday November 26, 2022 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Centreville Chicopee Community Centre at 141 Morgan Ave Kitchener. Their children and grandchildren will appreciate all the stories and love you have for these 2 wonderful people.

Audrey Violet  (nee Burger) Powell

With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the passing of Audrey Violet Powell. She took her last breath on Sunday October 30, 2022 at 10 pm.

She has joined her beloved husband Richard James Powell (Oct 15, 2022). She will be deeply missed by her children Tammy, Michael and Brian Powell.

Audrey was an amazing grandmother to her grand-daughters Kayla Powell and Victoria Tompkins (Cory). She will be missed by her siblings Dorothy Goldt (Earl), Ella Ross (James), Sandra Burger and Benny Burger (Evelyn), by sisters in law; Eveyln O’Neill and June Koppesser (Jim) .

Predeceased by her parents, Paul and Elisa Burger, by her siblings; Alice Mielke, Freida, Herman, Adolph, Ludwig and Edward Burger. 

She was enjoying her retirement from Northfield Metal Products.

The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the Nursing Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital.

The family will announce a celebration of Life at a later date.

Donations may be made to   St. Mary's Cardiac   as expressions of sympathy.

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

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​Richard James Powell

With a heavy heart we sadly announce the passing of Richard James Powell on October 15, 2022 in his 77th year.

He will be forever missed by is wife Audrey Powell ( nee Burger), his daughter Tammy Powell and his sons, Michael and Brian Powell.

The love he had for granddaughters Kayla Powell and Victoria Tompkins (Cory Kyle), his sisters Evelyn O’Neill and June Koppesser (James). 

He joined his brother Joseph  and Arnold Powell, his parents Herbert and Ruby Powell ( nee Cook).

He will be deeply missed by his many in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins,  as well as friends and neighbours.

He passed away on Saturday October 15, 2022 at 9:50 p.m. Special thank you to Grand River Hospital’s 8B floor nurses; Harshita, Tamara, Manpreet and Tara for the compassion you showed our family.

Cremation will take place. A Celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre as expressions of sympathy.

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

​October 29, 2022

It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to Mary Carol Meadows who passed away peacefully on Saturday October 29, 2022 with her family by her side at the age of 70.

She is survived by her daughters Tracy (Darrin) Bramley, Terri (Kraig) Meadows, and Crystal (Simon) Bennett. Her grandchildren Matthew, Dylan, Tyler, and Brandon. Her great-grandchildren Colton and Madilynn. Her siblings Murray Reist, Mervyn Reist, Joyce Houston, Joan (Ron) Storie, Sharon Sider, Wanda (Reg) Bass, Rob (Sherry) Bass, and Rose (Danny) Bass. As well as her many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her husband Richard Meadows, sister Anne (Larry) Gaynor, father John Reist, and mother Marie Laviolette. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 5 at 19 Hughson St, Branchton, 1-4pm, open house. A thank you to Tri-City Cremations for helping us during this difficult time.
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Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Mary's obituary notice on Facebook.

It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Abie Elizabeth Maclane on October 25th at the age of 27.

While Abie’s time on this earth was short, she made sure everyday counted. She loved fiercely and lived everyday exactly as she wished. She found joy in nature having some of her best adventures hiking with her dogs Molly and Babe.

She will be missed by her mother Deanna Harvey, siblings Laurlea Caisse (Maclane), (Terry), Amanda Ellis (Crowe), (Jeff), Tristan Maclane, Adrianna Daniels (Maclane), (Justin). Along with her best friend Lawrence and all her aunts and uncles.

Predeceased by her father Robert Bruce Maclane, paternal grandparents Robert Maclane, Doreen Maclane and maternal grandfather Roland Harvey.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday, November 17th 2022 from 3 – 5pm at Truro Horseman’s Club.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Diabetes Association.

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

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Laurie Pickard (nee Stanley) as a result of a very short but fierce battle with cancer at the age of 70. Laurie was born in Bath, New Brunswick and moved to Brantford, Ontario as an infant. She was predeceased by her father Marshall Everett, her stepfather Bill Stanley, and her brother Wendell Stanley. She will be greatly missed by her mother Nora Stanley, her stepmother Bernice Everett, her brother Dwight Stanley (Jan), her sister Linda Stanley (John), as well as her nieces and nephews.
 
Laurie will be forever missed by her best friend and husband of 42 years, Charlie Pickard. They made the most of every day together - spending time in their hot tub or at the beach listening to their favourite music, watching their favourite shows, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and going on bike rides around town. The two were inseparable soulmates, and Charlie is forever grateful for the perfect life that they shared and the family they created together. 
 
Laurie’s legacy will live on through her three children; Tracy (Jeremy Sims), William (Rosanna), Charles (Kylie), and four grandchildren; Aria Sims, Ethan Pickard, Lily Pickard, and Charlie Pickard (due February 2023). Everything Laurie did in her life was for or with her children and grandchildren. Being a mom was the most important thing in the world to her and that was only amplified as she became a grandmother.
 
Laurie was a special part of the Pickard family. She joined the family in 1979 through her marriage to Charlie. She is predeceased by her mother and father-in-law, Eileen and Sidney Pickard, and niece, Erin Pickard. Though the Pickard family is large, Laurie’s loud and joyful presence will be noticeably missed at family gatherings by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Terri and Rob Collins, Sharon and Neil Parkinson, Mary and Mike Synnott, and Frank and Cathy Pickard, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Laurie was known for creating beautiful cakes and delicious lasagnas for family gatherings, as well as sharing stories and laughing with loved ones. 
 
Laurie will always be remembered for her incredible baking, her beautiful curly hair, her amazing sense of humour, the way that she loved her home daycare children like they were her own and for her ability to talk to anyone and everyone.
 
Even in her last days, Laurie focused on ensuring that everyone around her was taken care of. Her heart was truly made of gold. We are so grateful for the medical care and love provided by Dr. Bedrosian and Dr. Harlick throughout these past few months. Laurie’s final days were spent surrounded by her family under the exceptional care of the nurses at Lisaard House in Cambridge. 
 
Friends and relatives are invited to Laurie’s funeral service at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (49 Blueridge Ave, Kitchener) at 10:30am on Saturday, November 5th, followed by a celebration of Laurie’s life from 1:00-3:00pm at WildCraft (425 King Street North, Waterloo).
 
As expressions of sympathy and to show our gratitude for their heartfelt care, donations can be made online to Lisaard House. https://www.lisaardandinnisfree.com/.
 
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Laurie's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at Innisfree House on Thursday October 20, 2022 at the age of 73.

Born in Utrecht, Holland, son of the late Jelle and Lena (Broesma) Koolstra.

Survived by his dear friends, Ken Westfall, Paul Folly, Wendy & Jesse Grant.

Beloved brothers of Chuck, William Koolstra (spouse Daniel), Henry Koolstra (John), and Harold Koolstra (wife Halina) .

Cremation has taken place. Private family services. 

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

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rachelle on Tuesday October 18, 2022 at the age of 62 years. Rachelle was one of a kind and touched the hearts of so many; she will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Rachelle was a free spirit, a child at heart and would do anything for someone in need, even if that meant going without. She told the most amazing stories and there was never a dull moment.  Her memories will forever live on through her girls, grandchildren, family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held for her on Sunday November 27, 2022 from 12pm-3pm at the Newmarket Veterans' Association.

Donations may be made to any Ontario SPCA and Humane Society (https://secure.ontariospca.ca/site/Donation); we will also be holding a food drive at her Celebration of Life to be donated to the Newmarket Food Pantry in her honor.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricityremations.com or by calling 519.772.1237. Please visit Rachelle’s obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully on October 16, 2022 at Grand River Hospital, with his daughter and friend, Theresa Van Dam, by his side.
 
Loving father of Taras and Kasmira. Loving uncle of Andryko, Pavlik and Olesh de Wet. Great friend and brother-in-law to James de Wet. Grandfather to Apollo Hunte. Gone to join his family in Heaven; his parents Alan and Irene, his sister Nina Maria de Wet and his uncle Walter Jacyk.
 
An amazing truck driver who logged over two million miles.
 
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 13 from 1 – 5 pm at the Grand Valley Golf & Country Club, 1910 Roseville Road, Cambridge.
 
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit Tony's obituary notice on Facebook.

 Passed away peacefully at Hospice of Waterloo on Thursday October 13th, 2022 at the age of 67. Beloved husband and best friend of Diane (nee Marchand) Loving father of Tyler Ramore and Brad Ramore (Michelle) their girls Alissa and Ciara. He was predeceased by his parents John and Verna Ramore and by his sister Julie Widmeyer (Daryl). He will sadly be missed by family, nieces, friends and co-workers. 

John was born in Fergus Ontario. He loved playing and watching golf and the Kitchener Rangers. He was a Tool & Die Maker at Butler Metal  for 25 years and many years at Ultramet in Breslau.

Cremation has taken place. A  Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made to Hospice of Waterloo.

Messages & condolences may be left for the family at  www.tricitycremations.com or 519-772-1237. Please visit John's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away October 12, 2022 in his 75th year.
 
Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Nora Robbins. Son Thomas Robbins (Jessica Robbins). Daughter Lynn Robbins-Branchaud (Rob Branchaud). Brother Harold Robbins (Helen Robbins) and sisters Linda Ward (Frank Ward), Sylvia Shipley. Grandchildren Emma Robbins, Rustin Robbins. Also missed by many nieces and nephews.
 
Predeceased by his parents Fred and Dorthy Robbins and his brother Don Robbins.
 
Born on Bell Island Newfoundland and lived in Cambridge.
 
Worked at BF Goodrich until retirement.
 
Donations to the Kidney Foundation in lieu of flowers.
 
Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com. Please  visit Woodrow's obituary notice on Facebook.

​Jason passed away unexpectedly after a brief battle with heart disease on Tuesday October 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener at the age of 50.

Jason will be sadly missed by his daughter, McKeela Watson and his son, Wil Watson. He is survived by his Father, Ken Watson (Blaine Morrison).

He is predeceased by his mother Wanda Becker (September 2022), stepfather, Garry Becker (October 2017), and his grandparents Marguerite & Willard Allen.

Some of Jason’s best memories were of his children, hiking and camping with friends, his time at his grandparents’ farm as a child, and the time he spent on his boat on the French River.

A special thanks to his girlfriend, Carrie Kurtz, for her love, care, and support of Jason and his children.

Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to share their memories with McKeela & Wil at a celebration of life on October 29th at the Descendants Brewery, 319 Victoria St. N. Kitchener. Drop-in anytime from 12:30 to 4:00 PM.

Donations may be offered to St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation, in memory of Jason.

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