MAHLER, RENA FRANCES - Ferguson Funeral Homes

1 McQUARRIE, JESSIE MARY Jessie McQuarrie of Collingwood, and formerly of Thornbury and Meaford, passed away suddenly at Cedar Rail Campground in Chesley on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the age of 76. Born on September 5, 1941, in Poplar Grove, Saskatchewan, Jessie was a daughter of the late Edwin and Joanna (nee Mac Fayden) Heal. Jessie was the cherished wife of Bob Howell of Collingwood. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Ben McQuarrie in 2006. Jessie was the much loved mother of Lorie Lynn Green (Rob Howell) of Wasaga Beach, Jim McQuarrie (Sue) of Meaford, and Richard McQuarrie (Darlene) of Meaford. She was the wonderful grandma of Victoria, Joey, Aaron, Chris, Jeremy, Amanda, Shasta, Jodi, Jessica, Chadwick, and great grandma to twelve.

2 Jessie was the dear sister of Joan Hutton (Terry), Ken Heal (MaryAnne), Doug Heal (Cathy), and Dale Heal. She was predeceased by her grandson Justin, her daughter-in-law Debbie and her brother-in-law John. Jessie will be remembered fondly by her many nieces, nephews and their families. A graveside service will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 12 noon. A Celebration of Jessie s life will follow from 1 until 4 , at Riverside Hall, 7th Line, in Meaford, ON. As your expression of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.

3 WILLIAMS, JOSEPH DAVID Joe passed away peacefully at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Wednesday June 27, 2018 at the age of 89 and with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Stanley Williams and Maureen Greer and will be remembered as a loved husband of the former Joan Lister of Meaford. Joe is survived by his brother Rob Williams of Cobourg. He was a dear father of Karen (John) of Meaford; Linda of Collingwood; Patrick (Shelley) of Vancouver; Dan (Joanna) of British Columbia; Peter (Cyndy) of Meaford; Julie of Collingwood and Jennifer (Jean-Francois) of Quebec City and will be missed also by his grandchildren: Dr. Joel Cooper (Melissa), Joshua, Scott, Patrick, Krysta (Jason), Matthew, Ryan, Craig, Allie, Casandra, Meghan, Philippe, Jacob, Phoebe and by his great granddaughter Emme.

4 Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Celebration will be held at the Maple Meadows Clubhouse, 278 Graham St., Meaford on Saturday August 11, 2018 from 2 until 5 As your expression of sympathy donations to the Parkinson Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9. WARFE, JAMES FRASER JIMMY Jimmy was born in Toronto on October 19, 1944, son of the late George and Ruby (nee Barclay) Warfe formerly of Meaford. He passed away peacefully at Errinrung Residence in Thornbury where he had been a loved resident for nearly 19 years at the age of 73. Jimmy is survived by his devoted sister Joyce Warfe and her partner Nelson Rapp of Meaford and will be remembered as a very special uncle by his niece Cindy Johnston of Meaford and her daughters Katelyn and Alyssa; nephews Mark Logan and partner Kelly Juniper of Meaford and sons Jaxon and Chase; and Rob and Tray Logan of Bradford and daughters Yolanda, Alex and Rae.

5 He will be fondly remembered as a dear cousin by Jean and her husband Bruce Mackison of Collingwood. Cremation has taken place and a memorial Funeral service celebrating Jimmy s life and character, officiated by Rev. Cathy Miller, will be conducted at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E. in Meaford on Friday July 6th at 11 Family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall of Christ Church Anglican where refreshments and further remembrances of Jimmy will be shared. A service of committal and interment of Jimmy s ashes will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford at 1:30 If so desired and as your expression of sympathy, donations to the Golden Town Outreach would be appreciated. KELLETT, ALLISON SUZIE Allison Kellett of Meaford passed peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound at the age of 72.

6 Born in Lethbridge, Alberta on August 4, 1945, Allison was the daughter of the late Bud and Dorothy (nee Hiscocks) Francis. She is remembered as a beloved wife by her husband Brian Kellett of Meaford, loving mother to Philip Kellett of Toronto and Sheila Kellett of Tottenham, and adored grandmother to Quinn and Madeline. She is survived by her brother Peter Francis of Edmonton, Alberta. Allison graduated from nurses training in Vancouver, BC in 1968, practiced as a Registered Nurse for over 43 years in Vancouver, Toronto, and finished her career at the Meaford General Hospital. She was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed golf, tennis and pickle ball. She was long time member of the Bruce Trail Association and completed the end-to-end hike of the Bruce Trail a few years ago.

7 A Memorial Mass will be conducted at St. Vincent s Catholic Church in Meaford on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 11 o clock. If so desired as an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. GILLETT, MARLENE NANCY MAR Marlene Gillett of Meaford passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the age of 63. Born in Toronto on December 9, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Marion (nee Chalupa) Gillett. Marlene was the much loved mother of Krissa Liatopoulos (Tim), Korie Garcia (Gus), Erin Liatopoulos (Eric) and Steph Liatopoulos (Jordan), and wonderful Pumma of Kiara, Sebastian, Nathan, and Cora.

8 She was the cherished sister of Gary Gillett (Rosie), and dear aunt of Allison and Dennis. Mar was affectionately referred to as Mumma Mar by all who knew her well, as she was just that! She was a mother figure to all and always greeted you with a warm hug and infectious laugh, and even a stern lecture if you needed it. If you became a part of Mumma Mar s life and circle, you always were. She was always willing to help a friend in need, even if it meant doing without herself. Mar struggled with her health the past few years but maintained her sharp wit and quirky sense of humour. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be conducted at the Ferguson Funeral Home. Mar s family invite everyone join them to celebrate her life at Ted s Range Road Diner, 9th Line, Meaford on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 2 until 5 pm.

9 In keeping with Mar s concern for other s in need, donations to the Golden Town Outreach would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. PALMER, LARRY Born in Meaford on June 27, 1936, a son of the late George and Violet (nee Picot) Palmer, Larry passed away at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Saturday June 16, 2018 at the age of 81. Larry was the beloved husband of the former Ruth Robinson whom he married on June 6, 1964 and the couple shared some 54 years together. He was predeceased by his brother Donald Palmer (late Pauline) and is remembered fondly as a dear uncle by his and the Robinson family nieces and nephews and their families.

10 Friends will be received at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E in Meaford on Tuesday June 26th from 2 until 4 A private committal and interment of Larry s ashes will take place at Duxbury Cemetery at a later date. If so desired and as your expression of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. HURLBURT, JAMES ARTHUR JIM Jim Hurlburt of Meaford passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Meaford Hospital on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the age of 76. Born in Toronto on April 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Arthur and Grace (nee Procunier) Hurlburt. Jim was the cherished husband of Diane (nee Hern-Black) Hurlburt of Meaford. He was the much loved father of Sharon Hurlburt (Mike Hermann), Mark Hurlburt (Judy), Peter Hurlburt (Sandra), and Sarah Venton (Kris).