Bronson, William Wallace (Bill)
With great sadness the family announces the passing of a wonderful, loving man, on Monday, January 12, 2004 at the age of 83. Bill passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Woodstock General Hospital.
Bill was a loving husband to Lillian (nee Kipp) for 22 years and to his late wife Amy (nee Hethrington). He was predeceased by his parents Arnold “Tim” and Janet (nee Williamson) Bronson, and his siblings, George, Douglas, Arnold (Steve), Donald, Sonny Boy, Violet Sheahan, Rose Bell, and Jean Caldwell. He is survived by his beloved sisters, Phyllis Sylvester of St. Catharines and Martha and her husband Sid Sylvester of Burlington.
A devoted family man, father to Barbara Brearley and Bill Hughes of Hamilton; Cathy and her husband Doug Scott of Spokane, Washington; Donna and her husband Bill Duncan of Kitchener; Janet and her husband Chuck Howitt of Kitchener; Arnie and his wife Jeannette Bronson of London, Ontario.
He was a proud grandfather to Gary, Lorie (Robb), Doug, Ted and Scott Brearley; Amy, Brianna and Jody Scott; Ben and Jessica Wright; Ryan and Brennan Kraft; and Jesse Bronson.
Lovingly remembered by many friends and family including many great grandchildren and his favourite pets Koko, and Tinkerbell.
Bill’s family will receive relatives and friends from 7-9 P.M. Friday at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener and will continue from 11 A.M. Saturday until 12 Noon Saturday.
Bill’s life will be celebrated at 12 Noon Saturday, January 17, 2004 in the chapel of the funeral home.
Cremation has taken place. Interment in Woodland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Palliative Care Team at Woodstock General Hospital would be greatly appreciated (cards available at the funeral home).
William (Bill) Peterson
1916 - 2004
Peterson, William (Bill) passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at A.R. Goudie Eventide Home, in his 88th year.
Beloved husband of Norma (nee Walther) for 55 years. Loving father of Jerry and his wife Dianne, Bill and his wife Marlene all of Kitchener, Pamela Peterson of Courtice and Eddie and his wife Winnie of Ottawa. Bill will be missed by his grandchildren, Jeff Peterson and his wife Linda, Jarid Peterson and his wife Brenda, Joe Peterson, Derek Peterson, Shane, Alex and Rebecca Hart, Debbie, Cheryl and Daryl and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of George Peterson and his wife Stella and Harry Peterson and his wife Vera all of Kitchener. Survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Fred and Barb Walther, Doug Walther, Marie Walther and Irvin and Stella Hoerle.
Predeceased by parents Paul and his wife Barbara (nee Turow) Peterson and brother Mike Peterson and sister Olga Seip and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clarence and Irene Hahn, Ed Walther, Daisy Walther and Emil and Pauline Hornburg.
Bill’s family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener.
Funeral service 2 P.M. Monday, January 26, 2004 in the chapel of the funeral home.
Interment Parkview Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy donations to Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home)
Kathryn Cowan
1935 - 2004
passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, February 4, 2004. Kathryn Cowan in her 69th year was the beloved wife of Jim Parkins of Waterloo. Dear daughter of Kathleen Snell of Waterloo and her late husband John Cowan (1963) and daughter-in-law of James and Jeanne Parkins of London. Loving sister of Nancy Porter of Waterloo, Bea and her husband Terry Gascho of Kitchener and Grayce and her husband Gerry Minor of Waterloo. Dear aunt of Jon and Kerry Porter, Jill and Patrick Kelly, Tim and Laurie Simpson. Predeceased by her brother-in-law Bill Porter.
Kathryn’s family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Friday, February 6, 2004 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (749-8467).
Funeral service 1 P.M. Saturday, February 7, 2004 in the chapel of the funeral home followed by a reception.
Spring interment in Donegal Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy donations to K-W Access-Ability would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Robert Corbett
1927 - 2004
passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital.
Bob Corbett in his 77th year was the beloved husband of Genevieve (nee Gregory) Corbett for 53 years. Dear father of Donald Corbett of Nova Scotia and Meredith of Kitchener, Judith and husband Phillip Christensen of Kitchener, James, Steven, and Kenneth Corbett, Karen and husband Herbert Benedict all of Kitchener. Dear grandfather of Jessica and Fallon Corbett, Michael and Timothy Christensen, Michel Archambault and Raven Benedict. Great-grandfather of Mikaylah Corbett.
Bob was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #530, Waterloo.
Dear brother of Margaret McPherson, Daniel Corbett and his wife Anna all of NS, James Corbett and his wife Lucianna of Ottawa, Condon Corbett and Mary and her her husband Russell Buffett all of NS. Predeceased by parents Donald and Ubah Corbett, brothers Randolph, Gerald.
Bob’s family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Thursday at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener. Legion service 7 P.M. Thursday evening.
Funeral service 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 20, 2004 in the chapel of the funeral home followed by a reception. Interment Williamsburg Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Elliot Long
1986 - 2004
Died suddenly in a car accident on Friday August 27, 2004 in New Hamburg. Born April 30, 1986, AT St. Mary's Hospital.
Elliot was deeply loved and cherished by his family, including His mom Darlene Long and husband Mark Smullen and His father Dennis Long and wife Leovina Canete. His smile and wit will be missed by little sister Madelaine Ruth and brother Oliver Long. He is also mourned by step-sisters May and June Canete, Dan Thompson, and Grandparents Donald Long of Grafton, Condon Corbett of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and Marie and Leo Smullen of Ireland.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Aunts, Uncles and cousins, including Susan and Mark St.Louis, cousins Mark, Adam, Rose, Aaron, and Isaac, all of Niagara Falls, Bruce Corbett, of British Columbia, and Condon Corbett Jr., of Cape Breton, Lorna and Dan Bandstra of Cape Cod, David and Siobhan Smullen, Ciara and Aoife Smullen, and Martin Smullen, all of Dublin, Ireland. He is also lovingly remembered by Aunt Beverly Silk and husband Leon, cousins, Amanda and Paul of Toronto, Sandra Wunder and her husband Dennis of Kitchener, Ginny Burt and her husband Paul, and cousins Denise and Heather all of Toronto, Uncle Wayne Long and his wife Linda of Toronto. Predeceased by his grandmother Helen Phyllis Long (nee Kropf) of Kitchener.
Missed by Great Aunts and Uncles and cousins including Aunt Gen Corbett of Kitchener, Mary Buffet of Nova Scotia and Uncle Danny Corbett of New Brunswick, Karen and Herb Benedict and cousins Raven and Mike, Judy, Phil, Michael and Timothy Christenson all of Kitchener.
Elliot was a proud Honours Graduate of Grand River Collegiate and was an Ontario Scholar. He was about to attend the University of Waterloo in the faculty of Mathematics and computer sciences.
He was very close to a unique and wonderful group of friends, many of who were camping with him at the time of the tragedy.
Elliot was born with a complex cardiac defect and had several surgeries early in life. In spite of many obstacles he excelled at everything he did. He was a peer counsellor for Special Hearts, and a volunteer with the Manulife Ride for Heart at Rest Station One for the last 10 years.
He was respected and beloved by everyone he met.
Elliot’s family invite relatives, friends and especially his graduating class to share memories of Ellliot from 7-9 PM Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Tuesday at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener.
Funeral Service 1 PM Wednesday, September 1, 2004 in the chapel of the funeral home. John Pearce of Stanley Park Community Church officiating.
Interment will take place after the service followed by a reception in the family room at the funeral home.
Donations in Elliot's memory to Special Hearts are appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
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