England Funeral Home
294 Main Street South N0G 2L2 Mount Forest, ON, Canada

FORREST, Patricia Pat After a tough, hard fought battle with cancer, Pat gently passed away on Sunday, March 21st, 2021 at home in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Ron Forrest for almost 60 years. Loving mom of Craig (Wendy), Mark (Lisa) and Chris (Kim). Grandmother to four grandchildren. Pat will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Joan Cowan and Pat Lang, her brothers-in-law Don Forrest and George Forrest and by all her extended family and many, many friends. Pat i...s predeceased by her parents Harold and Dorothy Upton, and by her sisters Barb and Arlene. Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest, on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. In order to attend the visitation, you must contact the funeral home to register by e-mail at [email protected] or calling (519) 323-2631. Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, attendance numbers will be restricted, masks are mandatory and COVID-19 protocols are in place. A private funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 25th with cremation to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Pat are asked to consider the Mary Lynn Forrest Charity Golf Tournament held at Pike Lake Golf & Country Club c/o the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation. See more

FORDER, Matthew Matt Suddenly on Sunday, March 21st, 2021 at the age of 21. Cherished son of Chris and Teresa Forder. Loving brother of Jaimie Buma. Dear nephew of Ingrid Douglas (John), Jeff Buma, Joe Forder, and Dana Smith (Murray). Survived by his grandfather John Harper. Matt will be lovingly remembered by his cousins and many friends. Predeceased by his grandparents Audrey Buma, and Don and Gloria Forder. Matt was a passionate fisherman, loved four-wheeling an...d being outdoors. His kind spirit will be missed by all. Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Thursday, March 25th, 2021 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. In order to attend the visitation, you must contact the funeral home to register by e-mail at [email protected] or calling (519) 323-2631. Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, attendance numbers will be restricted, masks are mandatory and COVID-19 protocols are in place. A private funeral service will be held with cremation to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Matt are asked to consider the Canadian Mental Health Association. See more

Funeral Service for the Mrs. Florence Harper

FERGUSON, Norman Norm Gently passed away at his residence in Port Elgin on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 in his 86th year. Cherished husband of Derlene Ferguson (née Ross) for 65 years. Loving Dad of Perry Ferguson (Cindy-Lee Rogers), Dwayne (Terry) Ferguson, Jill Dee Ferguson (Marcus MacRae) and PJ (Steve) Sparks. Fun-loving Pops of Chloe, Dayna, Nathan, Lindsey, Tayler, Hayley, Carlin, and Abbey. Beloved Papa of seven great-grandchildren. Survived by his siblings...: Jessie, Joyce, Mike (Edna), and Barb (John) and brother-in-law of Keith, Barry (Marion), John (Bonnie), and Penny. Norm will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends both at Port Elgin and Sugar Creek, Florida. Predeceased by his parents Irwin and Janet Ferguson as well as several brothers and sisters. Norm and Derlene were the founders of Voyageur Transportation, an enterprise that further flourished under their sons’ leadership. Norm’s entrepreneurial spirit also inspired his daughters to start and grow ABL Employment. A man with an admirable work ethic, a laid-back calmness, a love of family, card playing and fishinghe enjoyed a full life of good times with family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest, on Monday, March 22nd, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 and 4:00-6:00 p.m. In order to attend the visitation, you must contact the funeral home to register by e-mail at [email protected] or calling (519) 323-2631. Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, attendance numbers will be restricted, masks are mandatory and COVID-19 protocols are in place. A private memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Extended family and friends are invited to view the service livestream by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/England-Funeral-Home-1863283503935858. Spring interment will be held at Holstein Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Norm are asked to consider the Jack Drury Memorial, c/o WES for Youth Online. See more

Funeral Service for the late Jo Anne Abel

ABEL, Jo Anne - Unexpectedly at Guelph General Hospital on Monday, January 18th, 2021 at the age of 71. Cherished mother of Stephanie Marston and her partner Duane Craigmill. Loving Grandma of Cody Priestap (Bre Goulding), Elizabeth Hintzsche, Blake Priestap (Jayda Tunkl), and Paige Priestap. Dear great-grandmother of Jacob Hintzsche, Max Williamson, and Noah Williamson. Survived by her brother Stephen Grose (Carol). Remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by ...her grandson Dylan Priestap and her parents, Anna Mae and Vincent Grose. A private funeral service will be held at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. Family and friends are invited to view the service via livestream on Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/England-Funeral-Home-1863283503935858. When safe to gather together, a celebration of life service will be held. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jo Anne are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada. Condolences and online donations available at www.englandfuneralhome.com See more

DREWERY, Jean - Peacefully at her home on Monday, January 18th, 2021 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Elwyn Drewery. Loving mother of Shirley Kettle and her husband Brent, Ron Drewery, Mike Drewery and his wife Silvia, Jeff Drewery and his wife Dawn, and Jane Drewery and her partner Glenn Lavallee. Dear grandmother of Jody (Nelson), Trevor, Aaron, Tina (Ricardo), Matt (late wife Lisa), Adam, Michael, Mark, Anthony, Christina, Kyle, Sarah, and Joe. Great-grandmot...her of Emily, Nicholas, Madeleine, Nathan, Trey, Serena, Darius, Tyler, Ethan, Melia, Dillan, Alex, and Isabella. Predeceased by her parents Margarite and John Noctor and sister Florence Funston. A private visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home. Covid permitting, a public graveside service will be held at Mount Forest Cemetery in the spring. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jean are asked to choose a charity of your choice. Alternatively, in her memory, please share your love for one another through acts of kindness. Condolences available at www.englandfuneralhome.com See more

WILLIAMS, June Lorraine (neé Dunham) Peacefully, enjoying her favourite hymns at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus on Thursday, January 14th, 2021 in her 91st year. Predeceased by her husbands Gerald Williams (2000) and Curley Warren (1978). Loving mother of Elaine Kirsch and her husband Garry, Brenda Carey and her husband Bill, Brent Warren and step-mother of Garth Williams and his wife Valerie, Dan Williams and his wife Peggy, Deborah Cooper and her husba...nd Steven, and John Williams and his wife Alice. Sadly missed by her eight grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. June will be sadly missed by her best friend Henry Schikor and by her sister Shirley Osbourne and her husband Gordon. June is predeceased by her sister Doris Featherstone and her husband Craig. A private funeral service will be held at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. Family and friends are invited to view the service via livestream on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/England-Funeral-Home-1863283503935858. Spring interment at Wellmans Cemetery, Rawdon Township, ON. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of June are asked to consider Faith Baptist Church, Mount Forest. Condolences and online donations available at www.englandfuneralhome.com See more

GARDINER, Norma Sydney Peacefully at West Shore Village, Port Perry, on Saturday, December 26th, 2020 in her 92nd year. Lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, and their families. Lifelong and dearest friend of the late Olive Stewart. Predeceased by her parents, Earl and Greta Gardiner, and sisters Earlyne (Harold) Wheeler and Rae (Ernie) Carswell. Cremation has taken place. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Norma are asked to consider Cancer Patient Services or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.

CHAMBERLAIN, Richard Henry February 3, 1958 - December 11, 2020 On Friday, we lost one of the greatest men to walk among us. He was an amazing husband, father, Papa, son, brother, uncle, and best friend someone could ask for! The morning of his passing there was the most beautiful pink sky. Now whenever we'll see this sky, we’ll see that's Rick's way of saying hello.... Peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020, at the age of 62, at his home surrounded by his family and friends Rick went to be with his Lord & Saviour. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Cheryl Chamberlain (Groff). Dear father to Heike Martin (Jay) and Jason (Rhonda). Blessed by four grandchildren: Zakary, Marissa, Sadie and Teagan. Survived by his mother Marie Chamberlain (Stockman) and his siblings: Janice (John Dolan), Frank (Cathy), Brian (Marion), Debbie Young (Neil), Harold (Debbie) and Julie King (Jason). Predeceased by his father William Henry Harry Chamberlain and his grandparents Henry & Florence Chamberlain. A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rick’s memory can be made to Hope Community Church (Hanover) or the Cancer Centre at the Louise Marshall Hospital (c/o the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation). Any donations should be made payable to either the church or the foundation and mailed to the England Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest (www.englandfuneralhome.com).

McLELLAN, Douglas Lorne - It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Doug at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 68 years young. Loving husband of Diane (Strangway) for 41 years. Doug was the proud father of Michael (Meghan). He adored and cherished his grandchildren Kaiden and Quinn Grace. Doug is survived by his sisters Edith (Grant) Fotheringham, Wendy (Jeff) Smeltzer and Betty McLellan, and sister-in-law Donna (Glen)... Dougan. Predeceased by his parents Wilbert and Agnes (Ivel), parents-in-law Cliff and Alice (Charlick) Strangway, and brother-in-law John and Janie (Bartley) Strangway. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. Doug was a gifted Salesman for MDL Doors and always enjoyed talking to his clients. He was devoted to his community serving on Council for the former Arthur Township for four years and also as Reeve for two years. Doug sat on the Wellington County Land Division committee for several years and was co-chair on the committee to build the new Sports Complex in Mount Forest. Doug coached baseball and hockey when his son played. He also coached the Senior Girls Hockey Team winning Gold in the Walter Gretzky tournament and the OWHA ‘C’ Championship. He loved going to Home Hardware shows, playing euchre with the seniors and Shuffleboard. He knew how to have fun! Cremation has taken place. Due to Covid-19, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation or Cancer Patient Services. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. See more

Committal service for Teresa L. Roberts

BRANDON, Edward "Alan" - Peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 in his 65th year. Loving brother of Ruth MacDonald and her husband Doug, and Patricia MacDonald and her husband Murray. Alan will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents R. Douglas (1963) and M. Jean (2010). The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Strathcona Long Term Care for their care and support. At Alan's request, cre...mation has taken place and a private interment of cremated remains will take place in the spring of 2021 at Mount Forest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Alan are asked to consider the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, Cancer Patient Services or the MS Society of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. See more

Funeral Mass for the late Teresa L. Roberts

ROBERTS, Teresa Laurene (nee Moore) Peacefully and surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Allan Savage. Cherished mother of Mike Savage, Steve Savage, Maryanne Wilson (Brad Wilson), Rosalie Savage (Larry Aicken) and Robert Savage. Loving grandmother of Jennifer Savage, Stephanie D’Abreo, Michelle Carabache, Allen Savage, Danielle Wilson, Brandon Wilson, Alexandria Aicken-Savage, Macauley Aicken-Savage, and Austi...n Aicken-Savage. Great-grandmother of Shayne Savage, Nathaniel Savage, Julius Carabache, Odessa Carabache, Marcus Carabache, Lucas Carabache, Olivia D’Abreo, Michael D’Abreo, Benjamin D’Abreo, Aria D’Abreo, Riley Barsalou-Wilson, and Morgan Barsalou-Wilson and great-great-grandmother of Ethan Pulido. Survived by her brothers John Jack Moore and Bert Moore (Helen). Predeceased by her son, John Savage, brother Jim Moore and sister, Mary Moore. Teresa was by all accounts a truly remarkable woman. Wisdom and kindness were her stock, and she gave freely of those, touching thousands of lives, sometimes in small ways and others more profoundly and each was a better person for it. A cherished Sister, Aunt, and friend; Teresa brightened our lives when she was part of them, and her memory will continue to shine. So many things to so many people but mostly Teresa was our Mother and our Grandmother. The foundation we were built upon and the one we turned to in celebration and in sadness, in health and illness, in good times and bad. To know Mom’s love was to know happiness. Mom will be missed in our daily lives, but we feel her love in the memories we share and know Mom will continue to be there in our hearts. Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Friday, December 4th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. In order to attend the visitation, you must contact the funeral home to register by e-mail at [email protected] or calling (519) 323-2631. Please note: as per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, attendance numbers will be restricted, masks are mandatory and COVID-19 protocols are in place. A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church with interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Extended family and friends are welcome to view the Mass live stream on Saturday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/England-Funeral-Home-1863283503935858. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Teresa are asked to consider a charity of their choice. Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Proverbs 31:10 & 25:31

DeCOSTE, Edgar F. - Unexpectedly at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at the age of 75. Cherished husband of Sylvia DeCoste (nee Sampson) for 57 years. Loving father of Wanda DeCoste and Phillip DeCoste. Dear grandfather of Daniel, Nadine (Tony), Hope, Cody (Samantha), Ekiaru and Simon and great-grandfather of Sawyer and Millie. Survived his sister Linda MacNeil. Predeceased by his son Edgar T. DeCoste, parents Albert and Maria DeCoste, and brot...her Donald DeCoste. Edgar was born and raised in Cape Breton and moved to Ontario in 1980. Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you love one another in these difficult times. Edgar was passionate about animals and he and Sylvia have rescued many over the years. If you do have something to spare, a small donation to Edgar's favourite animal sanctuary would be appreciated: The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, 6981 Concession 4, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. See more

Committal service for the late Ted Lucas

Funeral Mass for the late Ted Lucas