May 19, 1933 – November 28, 2020

Bob passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by the love of family on Saturday November 28th, 2020 at the age of 87 years.

Dear son of the late Albert and Eleanor Channen and loving father of Neil Channen. Brother to Mary Baggs, Anne Goldring and Patricia Pyke (Craig). Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Wurster) and lovingly remembered by Arlene’s children; Neil Mossman (Ruth McIntyre) and Karen Mossman (Andrew Cross).  He was the proud Grandfather of Kristen & Kelly Mossman and Jocelyn & Ryan Cross.

During his early school years in Whitby, Bob excelled in mathematics, history, shop and typing, becoming a speed champion at 126.5 wpm.  His hobbies included music, photography, tropical fish, carpentry and gardening.  Bob worked as an accountant/office manager throughout his working career, retiring at age 80. Musically, in his younger years, Bob majored in “Carillon” (tower bells) at the University of Michigan, and over the years held carillon recitals on various bell towers throughout Ontario and as far south as the University of Tennessee.    While living in Peterborough he was officially the “City Carillonneur” and gained considerable recognition. Moving to Kitchener in 1965 (which had no carillons) his interest switched to handbells and he became a Handbell Choir Director. His personal set of 81 Malmark chromatic handbells was one the of largest in the world. Despite all his many interests and hobbies, he loved his church life the most, where he was actively involved in various activities.  He admired the teachings of Martin Luther and spent the last 50 years of his life as a devout Lutheran.

Special thanks to Dr. Janet Zettel, Charlie Bauman RN and additional caregivers from ParaMed.

At his request, cremation has taken place. A private family interment will be held at Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener.

Donations may be made to St. Stephen Lutheran Church Legacy Fund (248 Highland Rd E, Kitchener, ON N2M 3W2) or a charity of choice as expressions of sympathy. Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Bob's obituary notice on Facebook.

Died peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family on November 26, 2020 in Cambridge, Ontario at the age of 62.

Paul is survived by his wife, Cheryl Raymond (nee Sullivan), his children; Emily (Ryan), Sarah (Kyle) and Donald, Beloved grandfather; Conor & Emma. His Brother; Perry (Beverly) and nephews and niece; Adam, Russel and Amanda. He is predeceased in death by his mother, Dorothy J. Skinner (nee. Miller) and father, Emil Raymond (Luchkewich). Paul will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Paul was born on November 8, 1958 in Hamilton, Ontario. Paul married Cheryl on April 16, 1999. They were in there 21st year of marriage. Paul worked for Delta Bingo Oakville for over 30 years as an IT Manager.  He was a dedicated individual who loved collecting coins. Paul was past and dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 121 and often volunteered in the Colour Party.

Cremation has taken place. A funeral or service is not being is scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Mental Health Association. The family would like to thank Paramed for their weekly care brought into the home.  

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.267.7199. Please visit Paul's obituary notice on Facebook.

March 4, 1950 – November 25, 2020
 
Joe had numerous and various jobs during his working career. He was an active member of The Gay Media Collective that produced a radio program and a newsletter in the 1980’s. He learned the printing process early in his career and worked at Dumont Press Graphics, where he picked up numerous skills.

He is survived by a brother, John (Cecile) Szalai of Hamilton and a sister, Eve (Rich) Gillies of Hamilton. A brother Tibor (Ted) predeceased him in 1989.  Joe will be missed by his life partner/husband of 44 years, Wayne Bell of Kitchener. Warren, Wayne’s twin brother, will miss all the great times we had traveling together. He will be remembered by his nephews, nieces and his social and internet friends.

He was an avid reader and gardener.  He loved the great outdoors and cooking for friends and family.   

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

KRAEHN, Shirley Diane (nee. Fischer)

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener on November 23, 2020 at the age of 76. Shirley was born in Brussels, Ontario, daughter of the late Wilfred Karl and Ethel Jane (Ward) Fischer. She lived in a number of locations over the years, including - Kitchener, Point Clark, Cambridge and Waterloo and attended Listowel District Secondary School and Conestoga College.

Shirley had many hobbies and interests: Basketball, Baseball, Dancing, Gardening, Baking, 10 Pin Bowling, Euchre and was a member of the Brunswick Fredrick Lanes 10 Pin Bowling Leagues and the K-W Seniors Day Program. Shirley cared deeply and always had an open door to friends and family in need. She spent her adult life caring for others as a childcare provider out of her home and then as a homecare worker for the Canadian Red Cross until she was unable to work due to a Stroke. She was full of life, laughter and Sass. She enriched all lives she touched and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Loving mother of Micheal Lyon, Debbie Baer (Dennis Baer), Dennis Lyon (Diane Lyon), Kelly-Ann Chettle (Christopher Chettle), Kathy-Lynn Brutzki (Jonathan Brutzki). Cherished grandmother of Micheal Lyon Jr., Danielle Marshall, Jacob and Zachary Lyon, Brock Martz, Brian Martz, Brent Martz, Nicole Lyon, Natalie Lyon, Ethan Brutzki, Ella Brutzki, and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Roy (2012), Goldie, Maxine, Ivan, Betty, Gerald, Sharon. Predeceased by her former husbands: James "Jim" David Lyon, Kenneth "Ken" Andrew Kraehn. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Donations can be made in Shirley’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation www.heartandstroke.ca 519-571-9600.  ​Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.267.7199. Please visit Shirley's obituary notice on Facebook.

 
Margaret Sharon Elaine Kolopack (nee McKee) was born in Millbank Ontario on March 16th 1944 and died at Hospice Wellington on November 20th 2020 after a year long struggle with leukemia. 
 
Sharon is the cherished spouse and best friend of Peter Kolopack. Married for more than 53 years, they are forever grateful for the life they built together and for being able to make so many of their dreams come true.  Peter considers taking the chance to ask Sharon on a date as the best decision he ever made.  She will always be his “Sojo”. 
 
She is the deeply loved mom of Pamela and Andrew Kolopack—who know they are so blessed to have had her as their mom, and mother-in-law of Andrew’s wife Luanne Jamieson.  Sharon will always be one of their greatest inspirations.  
 
Sharon is fondly remembered by her sister Pat Jarvis and her husband Bill Jarvis by her in-laws Evelyn McKee, Ed Kolopack, Helen and Nat Battersby, Carol and Ivan Kragelj, and Monique Neubert, and by her many nieces and nephews.  She is pre-deceased by her parents Helen and James McKee, by her brother James McKee, by her sister and brother-in-law Marilyn and Carl Daniels, and by Steve Neubert.  
 
Over the years, Sharon, together with Peter, took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends in Waterloo Region—including many years of Friday night dinners, and spending their summers in Honey Harbour, and more recently in Port Severn, where they enjoyed getting together with friends, soaking in the scenery—including countless sunsets at Victoria Harbour, and relishing their time on and near the water.
 
She will be remembered for her wonderful laugh, her generous and kind ways, and her down to earth approach to life. 
 
She would encourage us all to enjoy every moment. 
 
Sharon and her family would like to express their gratitude to Drs. MacEachern, Leonard, and Chu, to nurse practitioners Corina, and Yulia, and to the nurses on the 6th floor oncology unit at Grand River Hospital, and to the nurses at Hospice Wellington, for the care they provided.
A Celebration of Life will be held when it is safe for us to gather together—hopefully in the spring when the snow has melted—which could never come soon enough for Sharon, when the birds have started to sing—which she always looked forward to, and when the grass has begun to turn green – which was her favourite colour.   
 
In lieu of flowers, Sharon requested donations be made to Hospice Wellington in Guelph Ontario: www.hospicewellington.org.

​Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.
 

Jenifer, who preferred to be called “Jeny” by her friends and family passed away in the early morning hours of November 16th, 2020 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital where she worked for 26 years.
 
Jeny was born in Accrington, England on July 17th, 1944 to Foster and Margaret Wood.
 
Jeny is survived by Alan Heyes, her loving and devoted husband of 56 years.  She is also survived by her two sons, Mark Lynden Heyes and Neil Alan Heyes as well as her daughters-in-law Kimberley Clark and Tina Tarrant.
 
While Jeny worked at Cambridge Memorial Hospital she also worked inside her home where her primary concern was her children, grand-children and the well-being of those around her. Jeny knew everyone and everyone knew and loved her.
 
She is survived by her grandchildren, Aidan Heyes and Megan Heyes and by her two step grandchildren, Bradley Follows and sadly, Brock Follows who died in 2013.
 
Aside from her husband, children and grandchildren she is survived by her brother John Wood and two sisters, Barbara Ramsbottom and Kathleen Astley.
 
Anyone that knew Jeny knew she loved and adored animals.  She was grandma to her “fur” grandkids Kingston, Charlie, Ricki and Jules.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Cambridge Humane Society in the name of Jenifer Heyes. 

Please visit Jenifer's obituary notice on Facebook.

 67 of Kitchener, passed away Friday November 6th, 2020, peacefully in his family home of thirty plus years. 
 
He was born January 18th, 1953 to Percy and Margaret Bresseau of Pembroke, Ontario. He married Barbara Joanne Giesler, they had two daughters, Pamela and Sherri.
 
Jim is survived by his wife, two daughters, four grandchildren, Amilynn, Shanice Amber Lee, Tyler James, and Anthony Rudy Gerald. Jim had one great-grandchild born to Amilynn, who is his first grandchild, Ozwald born in 2020.
 
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; In-laws; two sisters; many friends and relatives. 
 
Jim and Barb moved to Kitchener from Pembroke as teens to start there; now in their 50th year of marriage. Jim and Barb worked 37 & 36 years respectfully, at Electrohome / Fasco, both retiring a few years ago. Jim loved computers, gadgets and recently picked up pool/billiards at the local Legion (Gage / Belmont) where he was a member. Jim had an extensive Amazon account; he was a VIP member. 
 
Jim’s wish was to have a private immediate family gathering; which will occur in the coming days.  Donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation as expressions of sympathy.
 
James (Jim) Ronald Bresseau will be forever missed and never forgotten; he will live on in his family and many memories.
 
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or call 519.772.1237. Please visit Jim's obituary notice on Facebook.

Passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 2 after a ten year struggle with pulmonary fibrosis, at the age of 81.
 
Lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Doris (Snowdon) Dummer. Devoted father to three children; Mike (Debbie), Joanne (Doug) and Kirk (Lisa-Marie) and five grandchildren; Matthew (Karina), Megan, Jack, Lauren and Katie. Survived by his sisters; Marian and Joyce. Predeceased by his parents Ada and Douglas Dummer and his brothers Jack and Bob.
 
Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated. Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or by calling 519.267.7199.

Peacefully, in her sleep on Monday, November 2, 2020, at Freeport Hospital, Edna Reid Hilton. Edna is survived by her 2 sons, James (Jim) of Chipman, NB and Gordon (Gord) of Kitchener.  She is also survived by her sisters Marion and Elaine (Gary), her brother Gord (Lexie) and many nieces and nephews.  Edna is predeceased by her husband, Howard, sisters Gladys,  Charlotte and Margie and brothers Bert, Donny, Lloyd, Larry and Bob.  

Edna was one of 12 children born to Fred and Lottie Reid of North Sydney, Nova Scotia.  After moving to Montreal, Edna met Howard and they were married in January 1952. Edna and Howard lived in Montreal until 1972, when they moved to Brantford. After Howard's passing in 1977, Edna moved to Kitchener to be closer to her sister Margie and her family. Edna was famous for her fudge (her niece Maureen's co-workers dubbed her “The Fudge Lady"). Edna was a keen cribbage and Scrabble competitor, as well as an excellent cook and baker and many great meals were shared over the years. Edna loved cats, going to the casino and scratch tickets (she was a frequent winner, often winning large jackpots). Edna enjoyed going to the KW Seniors Group at Sunnyside for many years where she made many good friends and lovely ceramic décor items. 

In honour of Edna's wishes, there will be no funeral or visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society. A special thanks to Dr. Rodney Bruce for his compassionate care over the years, as well as Fatima and all the nurses at Freeport Palliative Care Unit and all the LHIN caregivers.

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

1944 - 2020
 
Passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital on Sunday November 1st, 2020, formerly of 409 Mill Street Kitchener, Gerald Schmitt, age 76.
 
Lovingly remembered by his sister Marlene Snider of Elmira.  Uncle of Steven Snider and wife Brenda and Dale Snider and wife Kelly. 
 
The memorial burial service to celebrate Gerald’s life of love and service to his family and God and others will be held privately at First Mennonite Church.
 
Donations may be made to Grand River Hospital Foundation as expressions of sympathy.
 
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Gerald's obituary on Facebook.