It is with a mixture of sadness and peace that we let you know of the passing of Harold Jackson Bowman, formerly of Listowel, at Huronlea, Brussels, on Saturday, July 29, 2023, on the day before his 97th birthday year. Husband of Ruth (Climo) Bennett, and the late Isabel (Haynes) Bowman. Father of Elaine &…
Passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday July 25, 2023, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Alex Buchanan (1980). Loving mother of her three daughters, Pauline (the late Earl) Steffler, Cheryl (Alan) Cleland and Lee-Ann (the late Brian) Tucker. Cherished grandmother of Chad Cleland, Shawn Cleland, Jason Cleland, Ashley…
Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Stratford Rotary Hospice on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at the age of 86. Aafke’s greatest love was her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Willem- Jan Portena (2019) whom she married in 1959. Loving mother of Mike (Theresa) Portena, Bettina…
It is with great sadness that the family shares the unexpected passing of Charlene Audrey (Bender) Hayden of Listowel. She passed after a 2-year battle with kidney, heart disease and diabetes at University Hospital of London on Monday, July 24, 2023 in her 61st year. Much loved wife of Glen Hayden for nearly 42 years. …
Peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Monday, July 24th, 2023, Edith Pearl (Cook) Walker of Woodstock and formerly of Wingham and Goderich, passed away in her 95th year. Beloved wife of S.J. “Jack” Walker who predeceased her on January 17th, 2019. They were married December 10th, 1947 in Belgrave. Loving mother of Pat Stewart (Greg) of…
Dorothy Marie (Jacklin) Somers of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital, after a brief battle with cancer, on Friday, July 21, 2023, in her 74th year. Loving wife of Ross Somers of Listowel. Sister of Cheryl & Tom Weber of Kitchener, sister-in-law of Grietje Jacklin of Listowel, and remembered by her nieces and nephews.…
William “Bill” Thomas John Melvin of Teeswater, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital, on Friday, July 21st, 2023, at age 76. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Catherine (née McKenzie) Melvin. Dear brother of Maryann (Ted) Milne of R.R. #3 Walkerton, Jim (Gerry) Melvin of Teeswater and Joan King of Teeswater. Fondly remembered…
Passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice on July 23rd, 2023 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the Late Mel McCutcheon for 57 years. Loving Mom to Karen & Bruce Taylor, Wayne & Kathleen McCutcheon and Steve & Holly McCutcheon. Grandma to Kirkland (Victoria), Carson, Nolan and Ava. Sister to Elwood (Lynda), Sharon…
Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his residence in Milverton, Ontario. Franklin was born in Listowel, Ontario 56 years ago, a son of the late George and Arlene (Posthumus) Hiemstra. Franklin will be missed by brothers Michael Hiemstra and wife Tammy-Jo, and Christopher Hiemstra. Cherished uncle of Sam, Sidney and Sebastian. Franklin…
Adriaan Sinke passed away suddenly on July 17, 2023 at Listowel Hospital at the age of 78. Adriaan was born in the Netherlands and a farmer for most of his life and is the brother of John Sinke (the late Corrie). Predeceased by his parents Koo and Petranella Sinke. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences…
