OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO Jean Gauthier's Family & Friends
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GAUTHIER, JEAN FRASER
Jeannie Fraser Gauthier peacefully passed away at her home in Clarksburg on October 16, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born in the Almonte hospital on February 28, 1939, to the late William and Anna (nee Rose) Findlay of Carleton Place, Ont. Jean was the beloved little sister to Bill (Betty Ann), Cate (John Fraser) and Peter (Sue). In 1966, Jean married her love, Rene, and together they built a life centered around music, adventure, travel and family. Jean was a dynamic and involved mother and good friend to her children Joel, Abby (Scott Whitton), and Fraser (Erin Carty). She was also a beloved Granny to Athia, Findlay, Desmond and Spencer, providing them with granny advice and a place for a sleepover. Jean was educated as a public school teacher and was an entrepreneur, starting the local Granary Health Food Store. She also worked at the Courier Herald and gave much of her time volunteering at the BVO. Jean’s legacy extends beyond her immediate family, touching the lives of many nieces, nephews and their families. Her incredible network of loving friends and their families, as well as the friends of her children who often regarded her as a second mother, will always hold a special place in their hearts. Jean embraced the past with elegance, class and grace, providing a connection to the beauty of yesteryear and bringing her calm and practical demeanour to every situation. She was so active, always had a trip planned and a canoe or pair of skis at the ready. She was the cool mom that you could always rely on for rides, good advice without judgment and became a part of every group. One of Jean’s remarkable qualities was her enduring vitality and youthful energy, which often left those around in awe at her zest for life. Her laughter and insatiable thirst for life were gifts she generously shared with all she encountered. In remembering Jean, we celebrate a life well lived, filled with love, joy and countless beautiful memories. She will continue to inspire and comfort those who were fortunate enough to have known her. Jean’s family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 4 until 7 p.m. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation 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. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca |
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ROSEMARY & HER FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME
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JOSEPH EDOUARD 'ROLAND"
April 10, 1931 - June 30, 2023
Roland was born to pure laine parents in New England diaspora community of Manchester, New Hampshire.
His mother was Antonia Boisvert and his father Joseph Leonidas (Leo) Gosselin. His only sibling, Simone, dies in 2000.
After service in a U.S. Army medical ambulance company in South Korea (1952-54), he graduated from St. Anselm College, and did graduate studies in Chapel Hill (University of New York, and New York University.
During his graduate studies in New York he began his teaching career, first in secondary schools and then in the City University of New York.
Roland was dedicated to a life of love and service. He was bilingual, and a favourite expression was On ne voit pas qu'avec le coeur. In 1951, while working at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York in the Medical Reference Library, he began volunteering at the Catholic Worker, a pacifist/anarchist organization founded by Dorothy Day to serve the pooron the Bowery. He continued this work for many years.
His first marriage to Eleanor Corrigan produced two children, Gabrielle Antonia and Pierre-Joseph. A widower in 1991, he was by chance introduced to Rosemary Glynne Rochester, and they married in 1992 in St. Paul's Chapel at Columbia University.
At his retirement in 2002 they celebrated their Canadian roots by moving to Thornbury with their Siberian Huskies, Natasha and Nikolai. Roland soon began ESL teaching at the Beaver Valley Community School, and later with each of the three refugee families welcomed to Thornbury.
Roland was active in Amnesty International, Answers for Seniors (Beaver Valley Outreach), and the Climate Action Now Network, where he was a member of the Natural Burial Team.
Roland is survived by Rosemary, his children, and grandchildren Kachina Claire and Oshadagea Emrys (Gosselin), and his beloved step-family, Margot, Charlie, Turner, Reid, Daphne, Brooke, Christophe-Alain, Ashley, Or and great grandchildren Lily, Eden and Elai.
"And gladly wold he learn and gladly tech." Geoffrey Chaucer
All are invited to a community gathering to remember Roland on Sunday, July 9 th from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Blue Mountains Library in Thornbury.
As your expression of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice or NGO 'Non-Government Organization' that is dear to your heart. Donations may be made directly or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
April 10, 1931 - June 30, 2023
Roland was born to pure laine parents in New England diaspora community of Manchester, New Hampshire.
His mother was Antonia Boisvert and his father Joseph Leonidas (Leo) Gosselin. His only sibling, Simone, dies in 2000.
After service in a U.S. Army medical ambulance company in South Korea (1952-54), he graduated from St. Anselm College, and did graduate studies in Chapel Hill (University of New York, and New York University.
During his graduate studies in New York he began his teaching career, first in secondary schools and then in the City University of New York.
Roland was dedicated to a life of love and service. He was bilingual, and a favourite expression was On ne voit pas qu'avec le coeur. In 1951, while working at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York in the Medical Reference Library, he began volunteering at the Catholic Worker, a pacifist/anarchist organization founded by Dorothy Day to serve the pooron the Bowery. He continued this work for many years.
His first marriage to Eleanor Corrigan produced two children, Gabrielle Antonia and Pierre-Joseph. A widower in 1991, he was by chance introduced to Rosemary Glynne Rochester, and they married in 1992 in St. Paul's Chapel at Columbia University.
At his retirement in 2002 they celebrated their Canadian roots by moving to Thornbury with their Siberian Huskies, Natasha and Nikolai. Roland soon began ESL teaching at the Beaver Valley Community School, and later with each of the three refugee families welcomed to Thornbury.
Roland was active in Amnesty International, Answers for Seniors (Beaver Valley Outreach), and the Climate Action Now Network, where he was a member of the Natural Burial Team.
Roland is survived by Rosemary, his children, and grandchildren Kachina Claire and Oshadagea Emrys (Gosselin), and his beloved step-family, Margot, Charlie, Turner, Reid, Daphne, Brooke, Christophe-Alain, Ashley, Or and great grandchildren Lily, Eden and Elai.
"And gladly wold he learn and gladly tech." Geoffrey Chaucer
All are invited to a community gathering to remember Roland on Sunday, July 9 th from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Blue Mountains Library in Thornbury.
As your expression of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice or NGO 'Non-Government Organization' that is dear to your heart. Donations may be made directly or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO BARB & HER FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME
Donald Young,
Thursday January 26, 2023
With profound sadness we are advising you of Don's sudden passing. Thursday. Januar 26. 2003. Always quick with a joke, he will be sadly missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Barb and the family.
Don was born September 30th, 1941, in Hamilton, Ontario to Stephen and Lillian Young and is survived by his sister Elizabeth Laxson.Don married Barbara in 1963, and together they enjoyed raising their daughters Lisa and Jackie. They were looking forward to celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary this September. He will be remembered and dearly missed by Barb, his daughter Lisa (Grahame), their sons Scott and Tyler; and daughter Jackie (Dave), their sons Ryan and Sean.
Don was a successful Executive in a variety of companies throughout his career and made close friendships and relationships with the many people he worked with. He worked hard, taking great pride in his work, and was a mentor to many throughout his career.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren, friends and family. And enjoyed playing many sports, his favorites being hockey and pickleball, and watching his beloved Canucks!
Don was a kind, considerate, compassionate man, with a wonderful sense of humour, and always quick to help others. Over the years, and in many places, he met wonderful lifelong friends.There will be a Celebration of Life in the spring in Thornbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Grace United Church (for the Georgian Bay Home Share project) or Events for Life 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. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
Obituary Allan E. Mattacott Friday October 1, 1937 – Monday November 7, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Al, at the age of 85, with his wife Sandy by his side on November 7, 2022, at Southlake Health Centre in Newmarket. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews from Canada and Scotland.
Al was born in the Beaches area; he attended Adam Beck Public School then onto Malvern Collegiate. He worked at IBM for 36 years followed by his retirement in beautiful Collingwood. He was involved in Meals on Wheels, Junior Achievement, and the Hospital Foundation. He loved playing Pickleball here and in Florida. He enjoyed the Blue Jays, Toronto Argos and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received for visitation at Fawcett Funeral Home in Collingwood on Monday November 14, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Private interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Collingwood. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. A special thank you to all the Southlake nurses and doctors for taking such good care of him.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital https://cgmhf.com/donate
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Al, at the age of 85, with his wife Sandy by his side on November 7, 2022, at Southlake Health Centre in Newmarket. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews from Canada and Scotland.
Al was born in the Beaches area; he attended Adam Beck Public School then onto Malvern Collegiate. He worked at IBM for 36 years followed by his retirement in beautiful Collingwood. He was involved in Meals on Wheels, Junior Achievement, and the Hospital Foundation. He loved playing Pickleball here and in Florida. He enjoyed the Blue Jays, Toronto Argos and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received for visitation at Fawcett Funeral Home in Collingwood on Monday November 14, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Private interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Collingwood. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. A special thank you to all the Southlake nurses and doctors for taking such good care of him.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital https://cgmhf.com/donate
