MILLER, AUDREY
Passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2010 at the Wellington Terrace, Fergus at the age of 84. Audrey went to join her best friend and love of her life Pud (1999). Loving mother of Chris and her husband Bill Barnes, Dianne and her husband Neil Wilson and Janet and her husband Dave Oakman. Dear Grandma of Shawn (Tanya), Brad (Jane), Julie, Lisa (Ray), Tanya (Jeff), Mark (Sara), Chad (Stacy) and Chris (Amy). “GG” to 13 wonderful great grandchildren. Loving foster mother to Judy Rusnell. Fondly remembered by sisters in law Mary (Peter) McDougall, Annie (John) Sullivan. Will always be remembered by her good friend Chris Wright and nieces Alma Rennie and Phyllis McEachern. Forever in the hearts of her many nieces and nephews and other family members. Predeceased by her parents and brother Russell Rennie and sister in law Mildred and nieces and nephews John, Muriel, Shirley and Doug, as well foster daughter Sharon Schnurr. Friends will be received at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 37 Church St. in Elora, on Thursday, March 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 5 at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations can be directed to the Wellington Terrace, cards available at the funeral home 519-846-5352. www.grahamgiddyfh.com.
ROBERTSON, Florence Edna (Halls)
Passed away peacefully at Brampton Extendicare on March 3rd, 2010 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of Charles (2002) for 65 years. Loving mother of Helen (John) Sheardown of Schomberg, Gwen Robertson of Georgetown, Marie Carney of Norval, Don (Diane) Robertson of Leduc Alberta, Bruce (Lisa) Robertson of Newmarket, Sharon (Don) Varga of Cambridge. Dear sister of Gladys Miller of Elora. Florence will be fondly remembered by her 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sisters and brother Mary Atkinson, Margaret Smith, Jean Schneider, Robena Schneider, William Halls and Viola Gammie. Friends will be received at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral & Chapel, 280 St. David St. South in Fergus, on Monday, March 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or Norval United Church. Cards available at the Funeral Home (519) 843-3100. www.grahamgiddyfh.com.
SEIBERT, Keith
Passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus. Keith George Seibert, 68 years of age, was born on June 8, 1941 in Kitchener. Loving husband of Norma Arleen (Doughty) Seibert, and the devoted father of Shane Lawrence and his wife Rebecca Lee of Paris. Proud grampa of Brady, Brendan and Dani. Survived by his brothers Tom of Cambridge, and Peter and his wife Sue of Newmarket. Uncle to Paul of Burlington, Scott of Sauble Beach, Amy and Jeffery of Ottawa. Predeceased by his parents, George and Myrtle Seibert. Keith enjoyed his passion for golf, NASCAR racing and designing and set up of his wonderful love for model trains. He enjoyed several years of traveling in his motor home throughout Canada and the United States. Keith settled in Fergus in 2001, although he dealt with many health issues over the years, life was good. He enjoyed the fellowship of a special group for over 27 years and learned to accept the things that could not be changed. It was a good ride while it lasted. The family will receive friends at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. South, Fergus on Thursday, March 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Celebration of Keith’s Life will take place at the funeral home on Friday, March 12 at 3 p.m. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Mother’s Against Drunk Driving or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated, cards are available at the funeral home (519) 843-3100, www.grahamgiddyfh.com.
THALEN, HENDRIKA
Gone home to be with her Lord with her family by her side on Wed., March 3rd, 2010 at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus. Hendrika Thalen (Scholing) of Fergus, formerly of Listowel, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Jacob (1983). Loving mother of Hank (Betty) of Moorefield, Andrew (Edith) of Listowel, Marg (Hank) VanDonkersgoed of Gorrie, Jake (Linda) of Chilliwack, B.C., Alex (Henny) of Fergus, Herb (Jeanny) of Everson, Washington, Morris (Mary) of Abbortsford B.C., Rita (Garry) Hovius of Chilliwack B.C., Dinah (Bert) Hutten of Fergus, and Phyllis (John) Nymeyer of Lethbridge Alberta. Loving Gramma/Oma of 53 grandchildren and 113 great-grandchildren. Hendrika is survived by three sisters and two brothers and a number of nieces and nephews and other family members. Pre-deceased by four brothers and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive their friends at the Canadian Reformed Church, 610 Belsyde Ave East, Fergus, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 5. A private family burial service will be held in Listowel on Saturday, Mar. 6, followed by a funeral service the same day (Sat. Mar. 6) at 1 p.m. at the Canadian Reformed Church, 610 Belsyde Ave. E. Fergus. Remembrances may be made to the Anchor Home Assc. would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home 519 843 3100). www.grahamgiddyfh.com.
