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Obituaries

Joan Brewer

Peacefully at Wingham & District Hospital on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Joan (MacFarlane) Brewer of Bluevale passed away at the age of 81.  Mother of David & Terri Brewer of Austin, TX, Heather Brewer & Darren Bessey of Listowel, Mark & Diane Brewer of Waterdown and Sarah Brewer & Brennan Jack of Deep River.  Nanny…

Ted Torreiter

Theodore Anton ‘Ted’ Torreiter was surrounded by his children and listening to music when he passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on July 14, 2024, in his 90th year.  Beloved Dad to Sonya and husband David of Toronto, Michael and husband Willy of Waterloo, and Heidi and husband Mike of Guelph.  Dear Papa of Zoe,…

Doreen Hemsworth

Ada Doreen Elizabeth (Ament) Hemsworth of Listowel passed away at Caressant Care, Listowel on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in her 89th year.  Mother of David Hemsworth & Monica Schneider of North Bay, and Debbie Saunders of Toronto. Grandmother of Alysha & Brett, Darian, Carli, Donald, Tabitha, Victoria & fiancé Jared, and Jack.  Sister of Bernice…

Joseph Leach

A sweet and gentle soul who loved hockey, family gatherings and time with friends, Joseph Robert Leach, 28, of Walkerton, died unexpectedly on July 11, 2024. Joe was born in Kincardine in 1996 to Bruce Leach and Suzanne Cotnam.  He treasured his strong bond with his dad and was a fierce protector and loving alter…

Christine (Stortz) Elliott

Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Christine passed on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in her 57th year. Devoted mother to her children Spencer (Vicky), Sarah (Spike), and step-sons Aydin and Ethan. Loving wife to Steve (Bob and Linda), and cherished daughter of Bill and Pat Stortz. She will be deeply missed by her brothers Bill…

Hendrik ‘Henry’ Hiemstra

Hendrik ‘Henry’ Hiemstra, formerly of Listowel, passed away at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, surrounded by his children, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in his 104th year. Dear husband of the late Pietje ‘Patricia’ (Hovius) Hiemstra in 1993. Loved father of Corrie Bonsma, Bill & Martha Hiemstra, and Edith & Andrew Thalen, all of Listowel, Elizabeth &…

Cindy McTavish

Cindy Lee (Scott) McTavish of Listowel passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 in her 62nd year. Wife of Barry McTavish. Mother of Tracey & Andrew Van Loo of Owen Sound, and Nan of Jade, Hadlee, and Karsyn. Daughter of Bill Scott of Listowel and the late Dorothy (Hill) Scott, and sister of Everett &…

Justin Laverty

Justin Curtis Laverty, age 29, of Stratford passed away suddenly on July 11, 2024. Justin is the loving son of Janet Laverty, Brent Barker (Roxanne), step father Allen Lichty (Heather). Brother of Morgan Lichty, Lucas Barat, Aubrey Vail, Robbie Barker, Brandon Barker, Sadie Barker, Aaron Lichty. Grandson of Bernie and Linda Laverty, Janice Barker, Norman…

Shirley MacLeod

At Wingham & District Hospital on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, Shirley MacLeod formerly of Wingham and Tiverton, passed away in her 80th year. Devoted wife of Doug MacLeod for fifty-six years. Shirley will be missed by her children; Beverley & Barry Walker, Janette & David Brankley and Murray MacLeod and their families. She will be…

Robert “Bob” Zister

April 23, 1937  – July 12, 2024 Robert “Bob” Zister, cherished family man and dedicated sports enthusiast passed away, surrounded by family, on July 12, 2024, at the age of 87.  His life was marked by extraordinary achievements in sports, was a respected businessman in the community and known for his dedication and integrity. Born…

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