Predeceased by his parents Ward and Erma (nee Martin) Shantz, parents-in-law Gordon and Ilene (nee Shantz) Burkhardt, his ...

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener at the age of 83 years. Beloved ...

John passed away suddenly and peacefully in his favourite chair while playing hearts on the iPad, in his 95th year. He leaves ...

Doug died on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with his family by his side, at the age of 82. He was a loving husband to Sheryl ...

Leslie John Frey May 28, 1949 - November 6, 2024 Sharon Kathleen Frey March 27, 1948 - November 6, 2024 Suddenly called home ...

Peacefully, with his family at his side, on Sunday, October 13, 2024, after a lengthy illness, Randy was welcomed into the ...

Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Trinity Village, Kitchener at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of ...

Colin Dewar was a full-time photo-journalist for The Observer.

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Diane Strickler is a community contributor to the Observer with a focus on covering the Maryhill community. Strickler writes about history, church, school and local events.