Dorothy E. Roth
Dorothy Ellen Roth, 79, formerly of Cambridge and Tavistock passed away at Forest Heights Long Term Care Centre, Kitchener on Saturday, February 9, 2002. She was born at Toronto on June 15, 1922, a daughter of the late Frederick Anderson and the former Dorothy Stewart. She married William Roth at New Hamburg on March 10, 1939. He predeceased her on October 19, 1979. She was also predeceased by her sons Milton Roth and Eugene Roth; her daughter and son-in-law Veronica and Victor Lindsay; her sister Ruth Burnett and her brothersin-law Gerald O Shaughnessy and Claude Glasford and some members of her husband s family. Mother of Robert Roth and wife Jann of Langley, B.C., Kathryn (Peg) Leeman and husband Robert, Duncan Roth and Helen, Sidney Roth and wife Janice, Virgil Roth and Shirley, Jean Marie Halstead and Robert, Stewart Roth and wife Tammy, Sandra Roth and husband Darcy Stumpf, all of Cambridge; grandmother of 29 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister of Fred Anderson and wife Lorraine of Oshawa, Duncan Anderson and wife Dorothy of Kitchener, Janet Johnson and husband Ivan of Comox, B.C., Florence and husband Gordon Johnson of St. Marys, Alice O Shaughnessy of Belleville, Winnie Millard and husband David of Mississauga, Audrey Anderson of Wildwood Nursing Home, St. Marys; sister-in-law of Wallace Burnett of Stratford, Violet and Jack Bell of Woodstock, Frieda and Carl Brenner of Woodstock, Marie Dobson of London. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street, North, Tavistock today, Tuesday, from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Trinity Lutheran Church, Sebastopol-Tavistock on Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Leonard will officiate. Interment in Trinity Lutheran cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Trinity Lutheran cemetery Fund would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home by calling 1-519-655-2431. Francis Funeral Home 77 Woodstock Street, North Tavistock 655-2431
James Peter Louwagie
James Peter Jamie Louwagie, infant son of Peter and Sharon (Feltz) Louwagie passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Friday, April 5, 2002. Dear brother of Shaun, Jenny and Stacey, all at home; dear grandson of Ivan and Ruby Feltz of RR 5 Stratford and Hector and Cecile Louwagie of RR 3 Mitchell. Also surviving are a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be no funeral home visitation. A family Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick s Roman Catholic Church, Dublin on Thursday with Rev. M. Charbonneau celebrant. Interment in St. Patrick s cemetery , Dublin. Memorial donations to St. Patrick s Building and Restoration Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be made through the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal Street, Mitchell, 348-8643. Lockhart Funeral Home 109 Montreal Street Mitchell 348-8643
Laverne L. Paff
Suddenly on Sunday, June 9, 2002 at St. Mary s Hospital, Kitchener. Laverne Louis Paff of RR 1 Gadshill. Laverne was born in Perth East 76 years ago, son of the late Melvin Paff and the late Pearletta Daub. He was a member of the Wellesley Alliance Church and farmed in North Easthope Township from 1949 to 2002. Beloved husband of Margaret E. Hesse whom he married in Stratford, September 16, 1950. Loving father of Walter, Donald and his twin brother David, all of RR 1 Gadshill. Dear brother of Laurene Sherk of Kitchener and sister-inlaw of Vivian Paff of Stratford. Ever remembered by brother and sisters-in-law Howard and Mary Evelyn Hesse, Bee and Gilbert Johnston. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews Carolyn Sherk, Darlene and Cecil Payn, Heather Gerber and Wayne Paff. Predeceased by a brother Gordon Paff (1980) and by brothers-in-law Willard Sherk and Harold Hesse and a nephew Kevin Sherk. Visitation at Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley where family and friends will be received on Wednesday, June 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Thursday, June 13 removal will be made to the Wellesley Alliance Church for the service at 2 p.m. Pastor Doug Allen will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Andrews cemetery , Shakespeare. Memorials to Global Advance Fund of Christian Alliance Church or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Futher Bros. Funeral Home 1172 Henry Street Wellesley 656-2880
Kathleen Fess
Sadly on December 20, 2002, Kathleen May (Smith) Fess of London in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Craig Fess. Beloved mother of Michael and Judi, Kathryn, Kimberly and Stephen. Loving grand- mother of Olivia, Jasmine, Fawn, Luke and Victoria. Dear sister of Mary Jermyn, Elsie Breen and sister-in-law of Doris and Ron Johnston. Cremation. A memorial service was conducted on Monday, December 23, 2002. Interment of cremated remains, Woodland cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be gratefully acknowledged. Westview Funeral Chapel 709 Wonderland Road North London 641-1793
Ray Whaling
Raymond Edward Whaling, 59, of St. Marys and formerly of Gadshill, passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, February 23, 2003. He was born in Ellice Township, August 5, 1943, a son of the late Edward and Iona Whaling and had lived in the Stratford area most of his life. Ray had a love for trucking, in which he worked for the past 26 years, most recently with Verspeeten Cartage Limited as a team driver with his wife Marlene. He was a member of Word of His Power Faith Fellowship, London. Beloved husband of 40 years of Marlene (Doell). Loving father of Cheryl Bart and husband Ron, Kevin Whaling and wife Jennifer, Debbie Matthews, Tammy Davis and friend Pete Rosenberg. Loving papa of Nathan and Kaitlin Bart, Jacqueline Whaling, Kelsey and Austin Davis. Also survived by brothers Eldon Weiss (Doris), Charlie Weiss (Ferne), sister Bev McLeod (Dave) and mother-in-law Alma (Doell) Gray. Predeceased by a special uncle Bill Weiss and by his father-in-law Lawrence Doell. Family will receive friends at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, on Tuesday, February 25, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Pastors Jay and Sarah Jayaraman officiating. Interment in St. Marys cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Word of His Power Faith Fellowship or to the Children s Hospital of Western Ontario would be appreciated by the family and may be made through the funeral home. W.G. Young Funeral Home 430 Huron Street Stratford 271-7411
Richard J. (Rick) Matthews
Suddenly on Sunday, October 5, 2003 in his 63rd year. Dear spouse of Mary Hoffman. Beloved son of Flo. Will be fondly remembered by brother Bill, sisters Dawn Murphy, Janet (Brian Publow) and Bev (Tom Reasbeck) and by many nieces and nephews. Friends may attend a funeral service at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 95 Somerset Street, West, Ottawa on Wednesday, October 8 at 10 a.m. Those wishing may make donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A memorial service will be held in Stratford at a later date. McGarry Family Chapels Inc. 315 McLeod Street Ottawa (613)233-1143
Jean Ellen Yundt
After a long and courageous battle with emphysema, Jean Ellen Yundt, age 78, of 289 Water Street, Stratford passed away at the Stratford General Hospital on Monday, February 16, 2004. Born in Humberstone Township, she was the daughter of the late Leonard McGillivray and the former Mary McIntosh. She served her country in its time of need during the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Air Force. She was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #8. She was predeceased by her husband Eric Yundt, co-founder and president of Yundt Brothers Construction. She is survived by her children Donald Yundt of Stratford, Marilyn Yundt of Toronto, Debra Yundt of Stratford and Karen Roberts and friend Owen Switzer of Stratford. Dear grandmother of David Yundt and his wife Sandra Clegg of Oakville, Carol and her husband George Rennick of Stratford, Keith Yundt and his wife Elisabeth Koster of Victoria, B.C., Ruth and her husband Junier Fuentes of Costa Rica. A very special grandmother to Cindy and her husband Michael Bondi of Stratford and Craig Yundt and his wife Sandi of Orillia. Dear great-grandmother of Tracey and Christopher Rennick of Stratford, Sarah and Samantha Yundt of Oakville, Griffin and Max Yundt of Victoria, B.C., Junier Fuentes of Costa Rica and Breanna Yundt of Orillia. Dear sister of Grace and her husband Keith Desjardins of London, dear sister-in-law of Jim Yundt and his wife Marie of Stratford, Irene Yundt of Stratford, Wynne McGillivray of Mississauga and also many nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Marijean Yundt of Stratford, sister Pearl Jackson of St. Marys and her brother Leonard McGillivray of Mississauga. Family and friends will be received at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Wednesday (today) from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 1 p.m. Rev. Douglas K. Reble will officiate. Interment will follow in Avondale cemetery , Stratford. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association. W.G. Young Funeral Home 430 Huron Street Stratford 271-7411
Margaret E. Sproat
On April 9, 2001 at Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys, ON, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of A.M. Sproat (Jim). Loving mother of John and his wife Janet, Paul and his wife Carol. Proud Nana of Adam, Alison, Tom, Magie, Elizabeth and David. At Margaret s request a private family service will be held. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Milton District Hospital Foundation, 30 Derry Rd. E. Milton, ON. L9T 2X5 by calling the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel (Ball & Sass Ltd) in St. Marys at 2841480. L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 1017 St. Marys 284-1480
Ronald David Ferguson
Mr. Ronald David Ferguson, 68, of Stratford and formerly of Cambridge, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Palliative Care Unit of the Stratford General Hospital on Monday, February 16, 2004. Beloved husband of Genny Ferguson (Skinn). Loving father of Rhonda and husband Dan Nolan, Lorrie and late husband Bob Cronin, Cathy and husband John Binnendyk, Mike Ferguson and wife Dawn, Brad Ferguson and wife Debbie and Jody (Barbara) and husband Dwayne Henderson. Dear grandfather of 15 grand- children and five great- grandchildren. Son of the late Thomas and Agnes Ferguson. Survived by brother John Ferguson and wife Doris and sisters Mary and Betty. Also survived by sister-in-law Helena and husband Ken Partridge. Predeceased by brother Harold, two brothers in infancy, brother-in-law Bervil Skinn and by his mother and father-in-law Mildred and John Skinn. Ron was the purchasing manager for Gore Mutual Insurance in Cambridge for many years and he is also a member of St. Joseph s Roman Catholic Church, Stratford. Friends and relatives may call at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Wednesday, February 18 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph s Roman Catholic Church on Friday at 11 a.m. Rev. Fr. Dick Bester will officiate. Interment will follow in Avondale cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Stratford General Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Parish prayers will be offered at the funeral home at 1:30 on Thursday. W.G. Young Funeral Home 430 Huron Street Stratford 271-7411
