1942 - 2021

Richard died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 30th. He was 79. 

Richard had retired from Swanson Home Hardware after many years of excellent  service and he will be remembered for his gracious spirit and wonderful personality by his many friends and family.

Richard was a loving husband to Carol Mayer who passed away in 2019.

Richard`s presence and lively conversations will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the cancer society would be appreciated.

May God bless Richard and bring him peace.
 
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Of Kitchener on Jan. 28 2021 in her 95th year.

Predeceased by husband Henry Jaklitsch in 1982. Mother of Rosemary Jaklitsch and Trudi Allen, Grandmother of Jason Allen. Sister of Albert Stalzer, Kitchener and Klara Bein, Austria. Predeceased by two brothers, Louis and Joe Stalzer.

Much loved and will be missed. Cremation has taken place.

STAY SAFE & WEAR A MASK! 
 
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July 29, 1932 – January 27, 2021
 
Passed away peacefully at home in his 89th year.
 
Beloved husband of Jane (Duyzer). Loving dad to Debbie Bonney (Art), Donna Rivers, Bill Mortimer (Wendy), Bob Mortimer (Cheryl), Tom Mortimer (Bonnie) and Jo-Anne Swales (Ken Schippling). Proud grandpa to 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law Rina Paton and Betsy Duyzer, as well as many nieces and nephews.
 
Pre-deceased by his parents, Stuart and Alice Mortimer; sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Jim Boomer; sister, Gail Coxson; parents-in-law, Tony and Bertha Duyzer; brothers-in-law Tony Duyzer, Bert Duyzer and Bruce Paton; son-in-law, Dave Rivers.
 
Bill was an owner/operator with Deluxe Taxi, as well as a long-time employee of Canadian General Tower until his retirement. In his early days, growing up in Galt, Ontario, he enjoyed playing on numerous hockey teams. Later in years you could find him on the links at Grand Valley Golf & Country Club where he made many friends.
 
The family would like to thank the staff of ParaMed Palliative Team for all their assistance, care and compassion which allowed Bill to be home. He will be missed by his family and friends.
 
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date when it is safe for family and friends to gather.

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

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce Robert Raymond Fanjoy lost his battle with cancer on January 26 at the age of 51.
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He is survived by his heart-broken wife and best friend Pam, daughter Taylor, son Lucas, and
granddaughter Evolyn, who arrived just in time to spend some quality time with her “buddy”.

He could not have loved his parents-in-law, Bill and Avis Quarrie, more if they were his own. Rob was an amazing father who loved to spend time with his kids watching them excel at whatever they did. He was beyond proud that both children have chosen to be first responders and was happy to almost see them both achieve those goals. He will certainly be with each of them in spirit as they graduate. Rob was an avid sports fan and thoroughly enjoyed endless hours on the rugby pitch, soccer field, swimming pool and hockey rink. There was nowhere Rob would rather be than with his family and friends.

Rob will be missed by his many friends who were a great source of joy and entertainment throughout his life and a comfort near the end. He enjoyed many campfires, hikes, fishing trips, dinners, parties, BBQs, card games, car rides and trips with the friends he knew he was very lucky to have.

Rob was an avid outdoorsman who particularly loved camping, canoeing and fishing. His yearly visits to Algonquin will be continued by his family as that was his “happy place” and we will continue to find solace along Highway 60. An animal lover, he trained his Boxers to be near perfect pets. Taz, Darby and Cash will be waiting for him to go for a nice long walk when he arrives.

Special thanks to Dr. Hahn and Nurse Ram, the ParaMed nurses, as well as all of the support staff working out of the LHIN Clinic. Your support and guidance through this difficult time was so appreciated.

We will forever miss Rob’s sense of humour, smile, loyalty, willingness to help out anytime and his love of all things family and friends. Cremation has already taken place. When we are able, we will celebrate Rob’s life and share happy memories of the too short time that we were blessed to have him in our lives.

We love you, Rob / dad / grampa, and we will always hold you near to our hearts. Thank you
for adding so much more to our lives than you could ever know! We will all miss you! XO

In lieu of flowers, if you choose to make a donation, please donate to #ivegotyourback911
https://escf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1004 which helps to support charities
focused on first responders’ mental health.

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Passed away on  Jan. 25, 2021, at Freeport Campus GrandRiver Hospital.

Beloved husband of Wendy Doherty (nee Larone). Predeceased by his father Richard Henry Doherty in 1966, mother Mary Phyllis Doherty in 2002, brother Peter Doherty and his youngest son Richard in 2005. Cherished father to Tiffany (Paul), Grant, Nicole Hoff, Nathan (Shannon). Dear grandfather to Mackenzie, Carleigh, Lucas and Reese. Martin will be sadly missed by his brothers Phillip (Mary), Cameron (Erma) and his sister Susan (Morley)
as well as his in-laws Bill, Shirley, Deena, Tom and Jill.
 
Owner of Auriga kennel Martin enjoyed a life-time passion for pure bred dogs with a successful career as an All Breed judge, as well as exhibiting and breeding his beloved Old English Sheepdogs and PBGV.

There will not be a funeral service but a private internment at a later date.
 
For those who wish to honour Martin’s memory donations to the GrandRiver Hospital Foundation or Dying with Dignity.
 
A special thanks of gratitude to Martin’s staff of GrandRiver Terrace 2 for all their support and excellent care.

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1957 - 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rob on Saturday January 23, 2021. Surrounded by his loved ones, Rob left us at the age of 63.

Predeceased by his parents Elmer and Irene Hausch. Rob was the loving brother of Jane Kropf and her husband Jim. Proud uncle of Jamie (Julia), Kim (Dan), Kelly (Nikky), Lindsey (Matt) and many nieces and nephews.

He loved his cherished fur buddy Caol. He enjoyed many summer camping trips, walks with the dogs and just hanging with his friends. Rob worked for 22 years at Kuntz Electroplating where he participated in many extras such as fire prevention, Red Cross, etc.

He will be fondly remembered by family, friends, neighbours and co-workers. Always willing to help out, he never hesitated to lend a hand when he could.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Any donations may be be made directly to KW Humane Society.

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

Passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on Saturday January 23, 2021, after a lengthy illness.  Deeply missed by her daughters Susy (Brent), Jean (Kim) and Debbie (Pedro).  Forever in the hearts of her grandchildren Bianca, Khouri, Nicholas, Coleman and Mason.  Survived by her sister Albertina and sister-in law Isabel. Predeceased by her baby boy Antonio Manuel, the father of her children Antonio Salvador, her sister Ilidia and, her parents Jose Fialho and Anna Rodrigues Fialho. 
 
Ligia was deeply dedicated to her family, a pillar of hope and had a zest for life.  She especially enjoyed her jobs at Kids Ability and YMCA, where she forged new friendships. 
 
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place.  A special thank you to Father Pinto.
 
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It is with a heavy heart that the family of Evans Percival Miller announces his passing on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the age of 85.

Beloved husband and partner of 57 years to the late Daphne. Beloved son of the late Percival and Alice Miller. Evans is lovingly remembered by his children Randy (Debbie), Darren (Linda) and Scott (Shannon), and grandchildren Matt (Alyssa), Ryan (Bretton), Katie, and Rachel (Jeton). Evans was a loving brother to Mildred (the late Herman), and brother-in-law to Lillian (Noel), Dagmar (the late Don), the late Lorne (Glenda), Brian (Marilyn), and Phyllis (Darryl). He is also remembered by many nieces and nephews.

A man of passion and humour, Evans will be fondly remembered for his dedication to family and friends, especially those from his adored hometown of Gaspé, Quebec. A man of tireless energy, Evans’ constant work ethic, tinkering, and undying support never surrendered, nor hinted, to his age. An admired husband, father, brother, grandfather, neighbour and friend, Evans will be dearly missed by all.

The family would like to especially thank the incredible staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, particularly Dr. Evans and Dr. Hann, as well as the amazing nurses on 4B for their compassion and exceptional care.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Apostolic Church Canada, Cambridge Memorial Hospital, or Canadian Cancer Society of
Ontario.

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 Passed away suddenly, at home surrounded by family at the age of 59.

Survived by her children, Leslie Wood (Tim), Mel McShane (Laura), Tanner Robitaille (Melissa) and Travis Robitaille (Beata), grandchildren Gabriel, Justin, Jacklynn, Addie, Charlotte, Henry and Mia, siblings Patsy Duthie (Larry), Margaret Rau (Willy), Penny Zawadzki . Predeceased by husband Evain Robitaille, her loving and devoted parents Arthur and Edna McShane and three brothers Pat, Danny and Ricky. 

Those who knew Sharon, know of her love for her family, especially her 7 grandchildren; you would know that she carried the strength of 5 within her heart. She was a fantastic baker and chef, proudly providing food for those she loved, and she never missed a get together.  Her cheesecake was legendary.

Her children and grandchildren will miss her painted pumpkins each Halloween and her love for each and every holiday.

Sharon was more than a dog lover; she was a dog whisperer through and through. She was always proud of her aussies, frenchies and all the dogs that came before.

Sharon will be remembered for her sense of humour, always joining a conversation and never missing an opportunity to make people laugh.  She will be laid to rest beside her brother Danny at Memory Gardens in Breslau.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in kind to Ground Search and Rescue KW .

May you rest in peace. Flying high and forever happy.

Live every moment.  Love every day.  Because before you know it, precious time slips away.

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November 4, 1933 – January 12, 2021

Physician, husband, father, grandfather, friend, world traveller, conversationalist, tennis player, paddler, sailor, lover of singing and Scottish dancing, extrovert, feminist, LGBTQ+ ally, trader of jokes and stories, messy housemate, eccentric Irishman.

Alan Watson completed his “vertical take-off” on January 12, 2021 with his wife Cherry by his side, holding his hand.

He was blessed to have made his living and serve his community in a vocation he truly loved.  An early stay in hospital had cemented a childhood goal to become a doctor.  Alan enjoyed everything about medicine: the intellectual challenge of sleuthing out the diagnosis for an obscure skin condition, teaching others, conferring with colleagues and especially interacting with patients from the broadest possible cross-section of society.

Alan brought an incredible work ethic, integrity, compassion, attention to detail and conscientiousness to his work.  He lived by the Biblical edict to give “good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over….”  His non-judgemental nature and thoroughness resulted in top-notch care for his patients.

Alan often expressed gratitude for his full life.  “I’ve had a career I’ve loved, a wonderful wife and a happy marriage, three successful and well-adjusted children.  I’ve travelled the world.  I’ve done every bloody thing!”

Alan is survived by Cherry, his wife of 58 years, his three children Susan (Ian), John (Jane) and Simon (Val), and seven grandchildren, Alec, Thomas, Hugh, Madeleine, Blythe, Quinn and Mikaila.  Alan was predeceased by his parents Alec and Katherine and brothers James and Alec.

Alan Ferrier Watson was born on November 4th, 1933 in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh State in Northern India, the middle son of three boys born to Katherine (nee Johnston) and Alec Watson.  His father was a captain in the British Army during the time of the Raj and his mother was a well-educated country girl and later an administrator.

Tragedy struck early in Alan’s life when his father died in a sailing accident in India when he was only five-years-old.  The family, who was back in Ireland, received the news by telegram.  His mother Katherine was pregnant with his younger brother Alec.  Katherine rose to the challenge of being a single parent, with the support of extended family, her army widow’s pension and her own steely resolve.  She and her sons moved into a house called “Aylesbury” with her twice-widowed mother-in-law, Maude Kerwin, and her husband’s half-brother Reg from Maude’s second marriage.

Alan instantly became the man of the family.  His older brother James, who likely lived with undiagnosed Asperger syndrome, was unable to assume this mantle.  A school master once accused young Alan of lying about the tasks he was entrusted with, incredulous that a child of 6 or 7 would be sent 2 or 3 miles on a bike to cash cheques, mail parcels and make purchases. 

Alan attended the Avoca School and Aravon School in Blackrock, Dublin.  He often quoted wisdom from one of the Aravon masters, Boss Craig, to his children: “You may BE greedy, but try not to look it!” 

At age 13 Alan moved to England to attend the prestigious Wellington College boarding school on a bursary for sons of British officers who had died while on active duty.  He was placed in a dorm where extra support was given to boys who had lost their fathers.  Alan took advantage of every educational opportunity this outstanding schooling provided for him, laying the groundwork for his academic success at medical school.  He also made lifelong friends, including Colin Lindsay, Kiffer Culley, Michael Hyde and Michael Kilroy.

After Wellington College, Alan was accepted by Trinity College Dublin to study medicine and moved back in with his mother, younger brother Alec and a penniless uncle and father figure “Uncle A”.  Summers were spent earning university funds on crews blasting hydroelectric tunnels in Scotland and making more friends.

At age 23, Alan “fooled the examiners” and became a fully qualified physician.  During a subsequent residency in obstetrics, he would often attend home births in Dublin slums, sending an older sibling out to buy a copy of the freshly printed Irish Times to provide what might be the only sterile surface in an impoverished home.

In 1961, looking like a young Sean Connery, Alan set off on a life of adventure sailing around the world as a ship’s doctor, first on the S.S. Orsova with the P & O Orient Line and then the RMMV Stirling Castle with the Union Castle Line.  It was on his first voyage with this new company that Alan met his wife-to-be of nearly 60 years, Cherry.  His own words were, “I fell totally in love with the beautiful ship’s nurse.”  This was the beginning of a lifelong crush and partnership, both in medicine and in raising a family.

After their marriage in 1962, Alan and Cherry moved to Australia, where their children Susan, John and Simon were born.  Alan set up a family practice, but found time to enjoy everything this new country had to offer: beaches, sailing, waterskiing, BBQs and swimming pools.  He indulged his cultural interests in Scottish dancing and joined the chorus of a community production of the Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan.

In 1972, Alan and Cherry were on the move again, this time to Canada, settling in Waterloo, Ontario.  Shifting politics in Australia and medical school friends had encouraged the move.  Alan enjoyed another 18 years of family practice.  In 1990, he and Cherry spent a sabbatical year in Cardiff, Wales.  Alan earned a Diploma in Dermatology – a lifelong interest.

Alan made the most of everything Canada had to offer, enjoying skiing during the winters and canoeing, sailing and camping during the summer.  For several summers he ran a hobby business, Rainbow Canoe Trips.  This endeavour established a valued friendship with the instructor he hired, “Mad Monsieur” (Michel Lessard).
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Alan was formally recognized as a “Notable Physician” by his local peers.  After his retirement in 2015, he was awarded the status of “Physician Emeritus” by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.
 
Alan’s five-year journey with Alzheimer’s and dementia was a difficult and poignant one both for Alan and his loved ones.  His family wishes to express their gratitude for the love and support of friends and the excellent care that Alan received from Dr. Kathleen Bedrosian and all the staff at the following facilities: St. Joseph’s overnight respite program (Guelph); the Waterloo Recreation Centre Seniors’ Day Program; Emma’s Neighbourhood at Riverside Glen (Guelph); and Dickson House in Columbia Forest LTC (Waterloo).  In particular, the family would like to acknowledge the special care he received from Arvin Benito, Gordana, Rose, Sandra and Anna.  Alan was spared from isolation and loneliness during the pandemic through the loving one-on-one support he received from private caregivers Jose Garnica, Kajal Rupani, Simerjit Dhariwal and Natalie Mullings. 

In an effort to honour Alan’s Irish roots and their own need to grieve, the family had his body brought home for two days.  He was laid out on the dining room table and his wife Cherry, children and grandchildren gathered around for a masked, physically-distanced, COVID-compliant wake.  Alan’s youngest son, Simon, and grandchildren Quinn and Mikaila, joined in via zoom from Australia.

Alan’s funeral took place at St. John’s Anglican Church, Kitchener on Thursday, January 14th, 2021.  A recording of the service is available for viewing for the next few weeks at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_pqZRh-TGE

Condolences can be emailed directly to the family at alanwatsoncondolences@gmail.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Alan’s name to Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.