Drury Funeral Centre Ltd.

04/15/2026

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Beverly Bev McKnight
September 9, 1938 – March 3, 2026

Beverly Bev McKnight (nee Brewer, formerly Leckie)
9.9.38 – 3.3.26

“Don’t bet against Bev.”

Anyone who knew Bev, knew her Spirit was unbreakable – and she had many reasons for it to break throughout the years.

An intelligent, beautiful, artistic, vivacious redhead, Bev was born in 1938 and raised in Toronto. Her Spirit, and that of her mother’s would be put to the test at the tender age of 5 when she broke away from her mom in downtown Toronto and was hit by a streetcar. She received 112 stitches across her skull that day and was in hospital for months. And, if it’s possible, she would go on to survive a lot more than even that.

Bev had what she called a strong, “life wish.” She traveled the world, including solo trips to Thailand, Cuba, Mexico several times, Portugal, Paris, North Africa, and traveling to many other places with her late husband, Bill.

She loves the music of Sixto Rodriguez, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Bad Bunny, Buffy Sainte-Marie, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Leonard Cohen, among others – and she is a film aficionado. Her daughter Susan says, “you never truly know someone until they’ve passed over, and now I really ‘get’ what people mean when they say, ‘he or she was larger than life,’ that is my mum.”

Bev went back to school in her 30s to get her SSGD and later to York University where she obtained a degree in Social Work. She worked at many hospitals in Toronto including West Park, Sunnybrook, and the CNIB. Bev brought LIFELINE into Canada while working at Sunnybrook and it was, in a beautiful twist of fate, LIFELINE that once saved her life many years later.

Bev passed over into heaven on Tuesday March 3 in the early morning hours – appropriately – right after the total lunar eclipse. Her daughter Susan was by her side and soon after her granddaughter Sam, son-in-law Ron, and family friend Twin Katkauskas were also by her side.

Twin and Susan sat vigil off and on for four days in Matthews House Hospice. A place that can only be explained as – God-given. May Matthews House go on for generations upon generations – the people, the atmosphere, the Spirit of that home is inexplicably beautiful, truly remarkable. When Bev passed on that morning, nurse Rebecca said she felt “an incredibly strong presence and energy fill Bev’s room, 108.” She also said she felt goosebumps.

Bev leaves behind her second eldest son Scott Leckie, daughter Susan Leckie-Ponting, son-in-law, Ron Ponting, daughter-in-law, Leah Leckie, granddaughter Samantha Leckie, grandson Eric Leckie, sisters Jeri Maurice and Roxanne Brewer, nieces, Kirsten Maurice, Alexa Handley, Amanda Emery, Sue Carter; nephew Chris Brewer, great nephew Kyle Brewer, great nieces, Ridley and Viyan Handley, Rachel Williams, great nephews, Dylan Emery, Kaiden and Rowan Handley.

We truly know that Bev was met in heaven by her late husband Bill, her late son, Steven Leckie, her beloved grandmother Susan, and all her beloveds who went before her.

A Celebration of Bev’s life will be held on SATURDAY APRIL 25 AT 1:00 P.M. at Drury Funeral Centre in Alliston.

Please consider wearing something sparkly for Bev.

1:00pm Gathering
1:30pm Service of remembering
1:45pm Speakers
3:00pm Light refreshments

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, ON. It takes a village to raise a child, and although death is not the end, it takes a community to help someone die a physical death.

The family wishes to thank all the women at Mathews House Hospice – what you do for the living – and the dying – will ring out forever into the heavens. To Dr. Izabella Kogan, we are grateful for your guidance, support, and love – you were one of God’s people who helped my mama to heaven – thank you.

And thank you, Sue Pare for being a friend to Bev and now a friend to Susan and Twin.

And to surgeon, Dr. Lauren O’Malley, thank you!

Thank you also to… nurse Somayeh, Esther, Simran, Barb, Dr. Nam, Ruth, Ruth, Amenzie, nurse Liz Ferrier, nurse Christine Baird, Dorothy, Shifali, Rishali, nurse Erin, Edith, Sam, nurse Cailin, nurse Crystal, PSW Crystal, social worker Megan Rochford, social workers Tracey Carvin and Ashley Patterson, nurse Tamara, and neighbours Ken and Bonnie, and Mike and Anne.

Thank you pharmacists Jag and Sandra who did everything to help Bev with her medications through the years
To everyone at Matthews House hospice – you know who you are – thank you from all our hearts – Megan, Jessica, Aria, Kelly, Rebecca, Christine, Peace, Jennifer, Scarlet, all of you – caring, beautiful, giving, loving souls – thank you.

All the health professionals – you will never be forgotten for the love and selfless care you gave Bev.

And the biggest thank you of all is to Bev – thank you for your life and the love you gave us and will continue to, to eternity ❤

04/15/2026

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Beverly Bev McKnight
September 9, 1938 – March 3, 2026
Beverly Bev McKnight (nee Brewer, formerly Leckie)
9.9.38 – 3.3.26
“Don’t bet against Bev.”
Anyone who knew Bev, knew her Spirit was unbreakable – and she had many reasons for it to break throughout the years.
An intelligent, beautiful, artistic, vivacious redhead, Bev was born in 1938 and raised in Toronto. Her Spirit, and that of her mother’s would be put to the test at the tender age of 5 when she broke away from her mom in downtown Toronto and was hit by a streetcar. She received 112 stitches across her skull that day and was in hospital for months. And, if it’s possible, she would go on to survive a lot more than even that.
Bev had what she called a strong, “life wish.” She traveled the world, including solo trips to Thailand, Cuba, Mexico several times, Portugal, Paris, North Africa, and traveling to many other places with her late husband, Bill.
She loves the music of Sixto Rodriguez, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Bad Bunny, Buffy Sainte-Marie, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Leonard Cohen, among others – and she is a film aficionado. Her daughter Susan says, “you never truly know someone until they’ve passed over, and now I really ‘get’ what people mean when they say, ‘he or she was larger than life,’ that is my mum.”
Bev went back to school in her 30s to get her SSGD and later to York University where she obtained a degree in Social Work. She worked at many hospitals in Toronto including West Park, Sunnybrook, and the CNIB. Bev brought LIFELINE into Canada while working at Sunnybrook and it was, in a beautiful twist of fate, LIFELINE that once saved her life many years later.
Bev passed over into heaven on Tuesday March 3 in the early morning hours – appropriately – right after the total lunar eclipse. Her daughter Susan was by her side and soon after her granddaughter Sam, son-in-law Ron, and family friend Twin Katkauskas were also by her side.
Twin and Susan sat vigil off and on for four days in Matthews House Hospice. A place that can only be explained as – God-given. May Matthews House go on for generations upon generations – the people, the atmosphere, the Spirit of that home is inexplicably beautiful, truly remarkable. When Bev passed on that morning, nurse Rebecca said she felt “an incredibly strong presence and energy fill Bev’s room, 108.” She also said she felt goosebumps.
Bev leaves behind her second eldest son Scott Leckie, daughter Susan Leckie-Ponting, son-in-law, Ron Ponting, daughter-in-law, Leah Leckie, granddaughter Samantha Leckie, grandson Eric Leckie, sisters Jeri Maurice and Roxanne Brewer, nieces, Kirsten Maurice, Alexa Handley, Amanda Emery, Sue Carter; nephew Chris Brewer, great nephew Kyle Brewer, great nieces, Ridley and Viyan Handley, Rachel Williams, great nephews, Dylan Emery, Kaiden and Rowan Handley.
We truly know that Bev was met in heaven by her late husband Bill, her late son, Steven Leckie, her beloved grandmother Susan, and all her beloveds who went before her.
A Celebration of Bev’s life will be held on SATURDAY APRIL 25 AT 1:00 P.M. at Drury Funeral Centre in Alliston.
Please consider wearing something sparkly for Bev.
1:00pm Gathering
1:30pm Service of remembering
1:45pm Speakers
3:00pm Light refreshments
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, ON. It takes a village to raise a child, and although death is not the end, it takes a community to help someone die a physical death.
The family wishes to thank all the women at Mathews House Hospice – what you do for the living – and the dying – will ring out forever into the heavens. To Dr. Izabella Kogan, we are grateful for your guidance, support, and love – you were one of God’s people who helped my mama to heaven – thank you.
And thank you, Sue Pare for being a friend to Bev and now a friend to Susan and Twin.
And to surgeon, Dr. Lauren O’Malley, thank you! (please see local story here: https://www.simcoe.com/.../article_dcf76728-7b56-5fca... )
Thank you also to… nurse Somayeh, Esther, Simran, Barb, Dr. Nam, Ruth, Ruth, Amenzie, nurse Liz Ferrier, nurse Christine Baird, Dorothy, Shifali, Rishali, nurse Erin, Edith, Sam, nurse Cailin, nurse Crystal, PSW Crystal, social worker Megan Rochford, social workers Tracey Carvin and Ashley Patterson, nurse Tamara, and neighbours Ken and Bonnie, and Mike and Anne.
Thank you pharmacists Jag and Sandra who did everything to help Bev with her medications through the years.
To everyone at Matthews House hospice – you know who you are – thank you from all our hearts – Megan, Jessica, Aria, Kelly, Rebecca, Christine, Peace, Jennifer, Scarlet, all of you – caring, beautiful, giving, loving souls – thank you.
All the health professionals – you will never be forgotten for the love and selfless care you gave Bev.
And the biggest thank you of all is to Bev – thank you for your life and the love you gave us and will continue to, to eternity ❤

04/15/2026

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Beverly Bev McKnight
September 9, 1938 – March 3, 2026

Beverly Bev McKnight (nee Brewer, formerly Leckie)
9.9.38 – 3.3.26

“Don’t bet against Bev.”

Anyone who knew Bev, knew her Spirit was unbreakable – and she had many reasons for it to break throughout the years.

An intelligent, beautiful, artistic, vivacious redhead, Bev was born in 1938 and raised in Toronto. Her Spirit, and that of her mother’s would be put to the test at the tender age of 5 when she broke away from her mom in downtown Toronto and was hit by a streetcar. She received 112 stitches across her skull that day and was in hospital for months. And, if it’s possible, she would go on to survive a lot more than even that.

Bev had what she called a strong, “life wish.” She traveled the world, including solo trips to Thailand, Cuba, Mexico several times, Portugal, Paris, North Africa, and traveling to many other places with her late husband, Bill.

She loves the music of Sixto Rodriguez, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Bad Bunny, Buffy Sainte-Marie, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Leonard Cohen, among others – and she is a film aficionado. Her daughter Susan says, “you never truly know someone until they’ve passed over, and now I really ‘get’ what people mean when they say, ‘he or she was larger than life,’ that is my mum.”

Bev went back to school in her 30s to get her SSGD and later to York University where she obtained a degree in Social Work. She worked at many hospitals in Toronto including West Park, Sunnybrook, and the CNIB. Bev brought LIFELINE into Canada while working at Sunnybrook and it was, in a beautiful twist of fate, LIFELINE that once saved her life many years later.

Bev passed over into heaven on Tuesday March 3 in the early morning hours – appropriately – right after the total lunar eclipse. Her daughter Susan was by her side and soon after her granddaughter Sam, son-in-law Ron, and family friend Twin Katkauskas were also by her side.

Twin and Susan sat vigil off and on for four days in Matthews House Hospice. A place that can only be explained as – God-given. May Matthews House go on for generations upon generations – the people, the atmosphere, the Spirit of that home is inexplicably beautiful, truly remarkable. When Bev passed on that morning, nurse Rebecca said she felt “an incredibly strong presence and energy fill Bev’s room, 108.” She also said she felt goosebumps.

Bev leaves behind her second eldest son Scott Leckie, daughter Susan Leckie-Ponting, son-in-law, Ron Ponting, daughter-in-law, Leah Leckie, granddaughter Samantha Leckie, grandson Eric Leckie, sisters Jeri Maurice and Roxanne Brewer, nieces, Kirsten Maurice, Alexa Handley, Amanda Emery, Sue Carter; nephew Chris Brewer, great nephew Kyle Brewer, great nieces, Ridley and Viyan Handley, Rachel Williams, great nephews, Dylan Emery, Kaiden and Rowan Handley.

We truly know that Bev was met in heaven by her late husband Bill, her late son, Steven Leckie, her beloved grandmother Susan, and all her beloveds who went before her.

A Celebration of Bev’s life will be held on SATURDAY APRIL 25 AT 1:00 P.M. at Drury Funeral Centre in Alliston.

Please consider wearing something sparkly for Bev.

1:00pm Gathering
1:30pm Service of remembering
1:45pm Speakers
3:00pm Light refreshments

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, ON. It takes a village to raise a child, and although death is not the end, it takes a community to help someone die a physical death.

The family wishes to thank all the women at Mathews House Hospice – what you do for the living – and the dying – will ring out forever into the heavens. To Dr. Izabella Kogan, we are grateful for your guidance, support, and love – you were one of God’s people who helped my mama to heaven – thank you.

And thank you, Sue Pare for being a friend to Bev and now a friend to Susan and Twin.

And to surgeon, Dr. Lauren O’Malley, thank you! (please see local story here: https://www.simcoe.com/opinion/the-nurses-and-psws-were-amazing-and-the-food-wasn-t-bad-either-84-year/article_dcf76728-7b56-5fca-92e2-4bf84df15a77.html )

Thank you also to… nurse Somayeh, Esther, Simran, Barb, Dr. Nam, Ruth, Ruth, Amenzie, nurse Liz Ferrier, nurse Christine Baird, Dorothy, Shifali, Rishali, nurse Erin, Edith, Sam, nurse Cailin, nurse Crystal, PSW Crystal, social worker Megan Rochford, social workers Tracey Carvin and Ashley Patterson, nurse Tamara, and neighbours Ken and Bonnie, and Mike and Anne.

Thank you pharmacists Jag and Sandra who did everything to help Bev with her medications through the years.

To everyone at Matthews House hospice – you know who you are – thank you from all our hearts – Megan, Jessica, Aria, Kelly, Rebecca, Christine, Peace, Jennifer, Scarlet, all of you – caring, beautiful, giving, loving souls – thank you.

All the health professionals – you will never be forgotten for the love and selfless care you gave Bev.

And the biggest thank you of all is to Bev – thank you for your life and the love you gave us and will continue to, to eternity ❤

04/13/2026

04/11/2026

LEMCKE, Morgan peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Morgan was in his 92nd year. He was Signa's devoted husband for over 67 years. Morgan was the proud father of Bonnie Lynn Lemcke (Ron Cheesman), Wenda Lea Wilcox (Craig), Debbie Lou Bernardi (Peter), and Dean Lemcke (Jacqui). He was the much-loved Grandpa of Dean Lemcke-Evans (Tiegan), Brett Lemcke-Evans (Isabella), Curtis Chessman, Andrew Wilcox (Brittany), Jordan Wilcox (Olivia), Daniel Wilcox (Lindsay), Kelsey Vandekleut (Kyle), Madison Shaule (Luke), Phillip Bernardi, Aaron Bernardi (Rheannon), Simon Bernardi, Jake Lemcke (Josee) and Joshua Lemcke. He was Great-Grampa to Aria, Cayden, Dallas, Declan, Nolan, Jamie, Elisabeth (Lilibet), Emmaline, Oliver, William, Lewis, Riley, Lincoln, Hallie, Elaina and Brie. He was also a dear brother of Roy Lemcke (Donna) and sister of Hazel Hahn (Jim), brother-in-law of Pete Dean (Nora), and of sisters-in-law Jean Lemcke and Rose Lemcke. Predeceased by brothers Ivan Lemcke (Florence), Albert Lemcke (Wilma), Alan Lemcke, Carmen Lemcke, Karl Lemcke (Elaine), sister Isabell Everatt (Harold), brothers-in-law Cliff Dean, Percy (Shirley) Dean, and Joe Dean (Yvonne). He was also a treasured Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.

Dad was the first in his family to get a university degree. He took summer courses and graduated from the University of Western. He started his teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse on the outskirts of Wiarton. After they were first married, Mom and Dad moved to Malton and then Beeton, where he taught for several years. They then moved to Lion’s Head and finally settled in Alliston, where he taught math at Banting Memorial High School. Dad became lifelong friends with his teaching buddies. They had many parties, fishing trips and laughed together.

Dad was also quite athletic; he played hockey, coached hockey and football, and took great enjoyment in watching sports, especially the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, and the Argonauts.

Dad loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was almost always spotted wearing his tattered Tilly hat. He spent many summers camping in Algonquin Park, where he and his son, nephews, and grandchildren spent hours catching fish on Lake Opeongo. The highlight of the trip was the annual fish fry.

Mom and Dad travelled a lot. They went to the East Coast many times and enjoyed spending time in Newfoundland and other parts of Canada. They enjoyed many trips to the Bruce Peninsula, where they grew up. They have treasured memories of camping trips on his brother-in-law Pete’s fishing boat. They travelled to Portugal and have lots of funny stories about their numerous trips with friends. They spent many winters in Florida, where they made new friends and reconnected with old ones. Dad was always telling stories and making everyone laugh.

Dad's greatest joy was being around his children, grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He loved camping, playing cards, and playing songs with his mouth organ. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were welcomed into the family as he sang "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral," an Irish lullaby.
Dad will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion in Alliston or the Food Bank in Dad’s memory would be appreciated.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 24th, from 1-4 p.m. at the Drury Funeral Centre in Alliston. Family and friends will be sharing memories at 2 p.m.

04/11/2026

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Beverly (Bev) McKnight
September 9, 1938 – March 3, 2026

Beverly (Bev) McKnight (nee Brewer, formerly Leckie)
9.9.38 – 3.3.26

“Don’t bet against Bev.”

Anyone who knew Bev, knew her Spirit was unbreakable – and she had many reasons for it to break throughout the years.

An intelligent, beautiful, artistic, vivacious redhead, Bev was born in 1938 and raised in Toronto. Her Spirit, and that of her mother’s would be put to the test at the tender age of 5 when she broke away from her mom in downtown Toronto and was hit by a streetcar. She received 112 stitches across her skull that day and was in hospital for months. And, if it’s possible, she would go on to survive a lot more than even that.

Bev had what she called a strong, “life wish.” She traveled the world, including solo trips to Thailand, Cuba, Mexico several times, Portugal, Paris, North Africa, and traveling to many other places with her late husband, Bill.

She loves the music of Sixto Rodriguez, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Bad Bunny, Buffy Sainte-Marie, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Leonard Cohen, among others – and she is a film aficionado. Her daughter Susan says, “you never truly know someone until they’ve passed over, and now I really ‘get’ what people mean when they say, ‘he or she was larger than life,’ that is my mum.”

Bev went back to school in her 30s to get her SSGD and later to York University where she obtained a degree in Social Work. She worked at many hospitals in Toronto including West Park, Sunnybrook, and the CNIB. Bev brought LIFELINE into Canada while working at Sunnybrook and it was, in a beautiful twist of fate, LIFELINE that once saved her life many years later.

Bev passed over into heaven on Tuesday March 3 in the early morning hours – appropriately – right after the total lunar eclipse. Her daughter Susan was by her side and soon after her granddaughter Sam, son-in-law Ron, and family friend Twin Katkauskas were also by her side.

Twin and Susan sat vigil off and on for four days in Matthews House Hospice. A place that can only be explained as – God-given. May Matthews House go on for generations upon generations – the people, the atmosphere, the Spirit of that home is inexplicably beautiful, truly remarkable. When Bev passed on that morning, nurse Rebecca said she felt “an incredibly strong presence and energy fill Bev’s room, 108.” She also said she felt goosebumps.

Bev leaves behind her second eldest son Scott Leckie, daughter Susan Leckie-Ponting, son-in-law, Ron Ponting, daughter-in-law, Leah Leckie, granddaughter Samantha Leckie, grandson Eric Leckie, sisters Jeri Maurice and Roxanne Brewer, nieces, Kirsten Maurice, Alexa Handley, Amanda Emery, Sue Carter; nephew Chris Brewer, great nephew Kyle Brewer, great nieces, Ridley and Viyan Handley, Rachel Williams, great nephews, Dylan Emery, Kaiden and Rowan Handley.

We truly know that Bev was met in heaven by her late husband Bill, her late son, Steven Leckie, her beloved grandmother Susan, and all her beloveds who went before her.

A Celebration of Bev’s life will be held on SATURDAY APRIL 25 AT 1:00 P.M. at Drury Funeral Centre in Alliston.

Please consider wearing something sparkly for Bev.

1:00pm Gathering
1:30pm Service of remembering
1:45pm Speakers
3:00pm Light refreshments

www.druryfuneralcentre.com

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Matthews House Hospice in Alliston, ON. It takes a village to raise a child, and although death is not the end, it takes a community to help someone die a physical death.

The family wishes to thank all the women at Mathews House Hospice – what you do for the living – and the dying – will ring out forever into the heavens. To Dr. Izabella Kogan, we are grateful for your guidance, support, and love – you were one of God’s people who helped my mama to heaven – thank you.

And thank you, Sue Pare for being a friend to Bev and now a friend to Susan and Twin.

And to surgeon, Dr. Lauren O’Malley, thank you! (please see local story here: https://www.simcoe.com/opinion/the-nurses-and-psws-were-amazing-and-the-food-wasn-t-bad-either-84-year/article_dcf76728-7b56-5fca-92e2-4bf84df15a77.html )

Thank you also to… nurse Somayeh, Esther, Simran, Barb, Dr. Nam, Ruth, Ruth, Amenzie, nurse Liz Ferrier, nurse Christine Baird, Dorothy, Shifali, Rishali, nurse Erin, Edith, Sam, nurse Cailin, nurse Crystal, PSW Crystal, social worker Megan Rochford, social workers Tracey Carvin and Ashley Patterson, nurse Tamara, and neighbours Ken and Bonnie, and Mike and Anne.

Thank you pharmacists Jag and Sandra who did everything to help Bev with her medications through the years.

To everyone at Matthews House hospice – you know who you are – thank you from all our hearts – Megan, Jessica, Aria, Kelly, Rebecca, Christine, Peace, Jennifer, Scarlet, all of you – caring, beautiful, giving, loving souls – thank you.

All the health professionals – you will never be forgotten for the love and selfless care you gave Bev.

And the biggest thank you of all is to Bev – thank you for your life and the love you gave us and will continue to, to eternity ❤

04/04/2026

Janice Gwendoline Redemann (née Goodfellow) peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family and loved ones, after a courageous seven-year battle with ovarian cancer.

Janice was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to the late John Herbert Goodfellow, a bank branch manager, and June Christine Goodfellow (née Kingsbury), a bank clerk who later became a homemaker. The youngest of four children, Janice was known as a fierce little guardian, loyally looking out for her older siblings, John Goodfellow, Jackie Chapman Blum, and the late Glenn Goodfellow.
In 1975, Janice met her beloved husband, Michael Norman Redemann, at Pridham's Park, and they shared 51 wonderful years. In the early years of their marriage, Janice created joyful memories for her nieces, Stacy Belanger and Jennifer Napoleone, and cared tenderly for her nephew, the late John David Chapman. In 1983, Janice and Michael purchased their first home in Beeton, Ontario. She worked as a purchasing agent for EMCO for several years, contributing to projects such as the Rogers Centre (then SkyDome), before becoming a homemaker after the birth of her two children, Robert and Julie. Janice devoted herself wholeheartedly to raising them, and they remember her as emotionally warm, compassionate, and spirited.

After the passing of her father-in-law, the late Gerold Redemann, in 1997, Janice and Michael welcomed her mother-in-law, Margarete Redemann (née Cepa), into their home. They purchased their second home in Alliston, Ontario, where they raised their family for many years. Those who knew Janice admired her for being tech-savvy, curious, forward-thinking, and disciplined, keeping up with the latest Apple and technology products and pursuing her passion for personal finance. Music was one of her greatest loves; she delighted in sentimental and upbeat tunes, especially the classics from the 60s through the 90s, with a special fondness for the 80s, which she often called the best decade for music.
As the matriarch of her family, Janice generously shared her wisdom and time, guiding and teaching her children while creating cherished memories. She also stood as a pillar of support for friends and family, offering strength and encouragement through life’s most challenging moments.

Janice is survived by her husband, Michael; her children, Robert and Julie; her siblings, John Goodfellow (Linda) and Jackie Chapman Blum (W***y); step-sister Gail Fierheller, her mother-in-law, Margarete; her brother-in-law, Peter Redemann; and her many nieces and nephews: Jonathan Goodfellow (Brittany) and his children, Zionne, Ruby June, and Grant; Jeff Goodfellow (Amy) and his children, Gwen and Willem; Caity Troisi (Nick) and her children, Max and Zoe; Stacy Belanger and her children, Matthew and Megan; Laura Redemann; Jennifer Napoleone (Rob) and her son, Nicholas; Kelly Tomkinson and her children, Devon and Dakota; and Reid Fierheller. Her loyal companion, her beloved cat Winifred (Winnie) Sass, who never left her side, will especially miss her.
Janice is now reunited with her parents, her brother Glenn Goodfellow, her grandmother Christina King Catton (née Dale), her aunt and uncle Roderick and Ruby Palmer (née Dale), her step-mother Marguerite Fierheller, step-sister Linda Fierheller, her father-in-law Gerold Redemann, her nephews John David Chapman and Steven Redemann, and her late sisters and brothers-in-law Monica Redemann (née Brennan), Barbara Novall, and David Chapman, and her cats, Misty and Fluffy.

In Janice's memory and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) Cancer Centre in Barrie through the RVH Foundation; Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston through the Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation; Matthews House Hospice in Alliston; the Canadian Cancer Society; or the Alliston & District Humane Society.

04/01/2026

Horst Thate

Passed away peacefully at Matthews House Hospice on Sunday, March 28, 2026, at the age of 92.

Beloved husband of Inge Thate. Father of Mike and Rob (Tracey). Proud and loving grandfather of Wade, Reed (Shaylin), and Aidan (Adriana), and cherished great-grandfather of Briar. Horst will also be lovingly remembered by the Elsner family.

Horst lived a full life, defined by hard work, quiet dedication, and love for his family. He treasured time spent together. Summers were often enjoyed camping or relaxing in Beaver Valley, while winters found him embracing the outdoors through cross-country skiing and days on the slopes at Snow Valley in Barrie.

As a grandfather, Horst took great joy in morning walks with his grandchildren—destinations often unknown but always filled with adventure (and the wear and tear of many strollers). In later years, he became a familiar and friendly face in the neighborhood, walking daily, offering a wave to all he passed, and making his way to his favorite stop, Tim Hortons, for coffee and a quick chat with friends before heading home.

The arrival of his great-grandchild four years ago brought a renewed light to his life, as did the recent engagement of his youngest grandson, Aidan, to Adriana.

Horst had a lifelong passion for his vehicles. His prized 1990 Chevy Caprice was reserved for sunny drives with Inge by his side, while his BMW motorcycle offered him peaceful Sunday morning rides. A loyal customer of John Deere, he took great pride in maintaining his equipment—each piece kept immaculate, a reflection of his care and attention to detail.

A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Matthews House Hospice would be appreciated.

03/30/2026

Paul David Gilmore passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

Beloved husband of Margaret Ann Gilmore, proud father of Katherine Elizabeth Bricknell and Craig Stuart Gilmore. Father-in-law to Michael Jeffrey Bricknell and Katherine Mihee Gilmore, and brother of Peter James Gilmore. Cherished grandfather of Cohen Michael Bricknell and Hunter James Bricknell, Ryan Douglas Gilmore, Maxon Tino Gilmore and Ellie Anne Gilmore.

Paul was born in Toronto on June 4, 1947 to Walter James Gilmore and Doris Marie Gilmore. He attended Maurice Cody Public School, Northern Secondary School and graduated from the University of Toronto in Civil Engineering in 1970. His career of 34 years with Canadian Pacific Railway took him and his family to many locations across Canada and in the United States finishing as Vice President of Operations in 2004.

Retirement was busy with activities , travel and a move back home to Ontario in 2013. Retirement also brought time to enjoy his pleasures of playing hockey, curling and golf as well as cycling , kayaking and community service.

Of all his successes his proudest accomplishment was fathering his children and spending time with his grandchildren. Whether it was tree top trekking, dancing with his only granddaughter or hiking in the desert, Grandpa was up for anything.

During many family visits there was sock golf, making hockey bets for Loonies , homemade freshly squeezed orange juice and watching the Polar Express . He did it all with pride. He made us laugh, was generous with his time and always fun to be with.

A strong, determined, caring and kind man he will be missed by his family and friends. A partner in life and love to Margaret, he will be forever remembered in our hearts.

A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Stevenson Memorial Hospital