Varcoe, Norma (nee Cauthers)
VARCOE, Norma (nee Cauthers) – Peacefully at her home in Good Samaritan Seniors Complex Alliston, on November 4, 2024. Norma (nee: Cauthers) in her 93rd year, beloved wife of the late Clarence Varcoe. Loving mother of Don Varcoe (Marie-Laure), the late Alvin Varcoe (Mary), and the late Melvyn Varcoe (Cathy). Dear grandmother of Bryan (Stephanie), […]
Blackman, Linda Jean
BLACKMAN, Linda Jean – passed away surrounded by her family at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood on November 19, 2024, in her 75th year. Linda was born to parents James and Audrey (nee Mark) Fletcher in Toronto on April 24, 1949, where she spent 30 years before moving to Collingwood in 1974. She is predeceased […]
Bird, Gwendolyn (nee Bedgood)
BIRD, Gwendolyn (nee Bedgood) – passed peacefully in the late afternoon of November 14, 2024 with her family by her side. Born December 27, 1934, Gwen is survived by her husband Gordon, her high school sweetheart and partner in life for almost 70 years. Together they raised three children, Michael (Sandy); Christine (Jamie Grant); and […]
Nienkamper, Klaus Heinz
NIENKAMPER, Klaus Heinz, 1940 – 2024 After a life well lived and thoroughly enjoyed, and loved by his entire family, Klaus left us peacefully on October 28. Klaus is survived by wife of 60 years, Beatrix, daughters Rebecca and Ottilie and son Klaus Jr. as well as seven loving grandchildren. Klaus emigrated from Duisburg Germany […]
VanDuzer, Joan Elizabeth, O.Ont.
VANDUZER, Joan Elizabeth, O.Ont. Nov. 26, 1940 – Nov. 17, 2024 To say Joan Elizabeth VanDuzer (née Lawson) was a dynamo would be to hugely understate the truth. Though she occupied a modest amount of physical space, her presence and influence were disproportionately remarkable. Born in London, Ontario, where she grew up at Woodholme on […]
Purbrick, Ethel Mary
PURBRICK, Ethel Mary October 11, 1937- October 31, 2024 Ethel Mary (Blackburn, MacPherson) Purbrick died on October 31 in her 88th year. She was predeceased by her husband Bob Purbrick. Ethel was a fiercely proud mother of four MacPherson daughters (Kerrie/David Gatchell; Bonnie/Rick Schubert; Heather; Jaye/Tarik Dean) and a trailblazer throughout her life. Ethel was […]
Buchanan, Sharon Elizabeth
BUCHANAN, Sharon Elizabeth – passed away peacefully on Friday November 1, 2024, at Toronto General Hospital at the age of 70. Sharon, beloved partner of Brent Service of Glencairn. Loving mother of Jeremy (Bobbie-Jo) Van Severen, Nicole (Will Strickland), Courtney (Sean Bullock), Joshua Service (Emily) and Elijah Service. Cherished grandmother of Anjoli, Celena, Seth, Amy, […]
Doherty, Emma Louise
DOHERTY, Emma Louise November 7, 1990 – October 22, 2024 A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, October 29, at 2 p.m. at St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 160 William St, Oakville, ON L6J 1C5. Emma was born in Toronto, Canada, and grew up in the Lorne Park neighborhood of Mississauga before moving to Oakville. […]
Purkis, Margaret (nee Nicholson)
PURKIS, Margaret (nee Nicholson) 1941-2024 – Suddenly at home, in her 84th year while preparing to welcome her family for the thanksgiving holiday. Only daughter of Isabella (nee MacLean) and John Nicholson who immigrated from the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, Margaret trained at Wellesley College to become a Registered Nurse, eventually taking on a teaching […]
Awender, Kenneth Andrew “Ken”
AWENDER, Kenneth Andrew “Ken” May 22, 1964 – September 18, 2024 Suddenly while travelling through Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, Ken Awender at 60 years of age. Loving husband of Anne Marie Awender (nee Stevenson). Cherished father of Madison (Adam). Beloved son of Frank Awender and the late Doreen (Patricia) Awender (nee Murray). Dear brother of […]