Obituaries

January 18, 2012
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Mervyn Kirkpatrick
 Mervyn Kirkpatrick died at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012.
Mervyn Alexander Kirkpatrick of Mount Forest was in his 72nd year.
Beloved husband of Velda (McQuarrie) Francis and the late Barbara (Barfoot) Kirkpatrick.
Loved father of David Kirkpatrick and wife Gail of Cumming, Georgia, Linda King and husband David of Kitchener and Stephen Kirkpatrick of Mount Forest.
Loving grandfather of Aidan, Calen, Breanna and Brittany.
Mervyn will be sadly missed by Velda’s family Blair Francis and wife Karen and their children Tyler and Jason of Mississauga, Ian Francis and wife Kim and their family Liam and Jackson of Mount Forest and Brad Francis of Mount Forest.
Brother-in-law of Fausta Smith and husband Don of Hanover, Clara McEchnie of Guelph and Doreen Barfoot of Guelph.
Also survived by his nieces, nephews and their families.
Friends called at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at the Mount Forest United Church today (Wednesday, Jan. 18) at 11 a.m.
Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Louise Marshall Hospital Oncology Department would be appreciated by the family.
On line condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com


Landis Martin
Landis Martin died at McMaster Hospital, Hamilton on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
Landis Martin of RR 2, Kenilworth was in his 12th year.
Son of David B. and Rebecca Martin of RR 2, Kenilworth.
Brother of John, Clarence, Barbara, Elam and Mervin.
Grandson of Samuel and Melvina Martin of Elmira and Elam H. and Salome Martin of Heidelberg.
Survived also by his many aunts, uncles and their families.
Visitation was held at the home of David B. and Rebecca Martin RR 2, Kenilworth on Tuesday from 1 to 8 p.m.
Services will begin at the family home today (Wednesday, Jan. 18). at 9 a.m., continuing at Farewell Mennonite Church.
Burial at Farewell Mennonite Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.


Peter Robertson
Peter Robertson died at Saugeen Valley Nursing Center, Mount Forest on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.
Peter McEwan Robertson of Mount Forest was in his 86th year.
Beloved husband of Dorothy (Marshall) Robertson.
Loved father of Dave Robertson and wife Diane Higgs of Orono, Bev Jackson of Woodstock and John Robertson and Sherry of Collingwood.
Loving grandfather of Brian, Jordie, Megan and David and wife Sacha.
Loving great-grandfather of Alexandria and Brayden.
Dear brother of James Robertson and wife Isobel of Scotland and uncle of Nancy Heubeck and husband Martin and their family of Scotland.
Also survived by nieces, nephews and their families.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service celebrating Peter’s life will take place at the Mount Forest United Church on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.
Memorial donations to the Mount Forest United Church Building Fund or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
On line condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com 


Kathleen Arthurs
 Kathleen Arthurs died at Saugeen Valley Nursing Center, Mount Forest on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012.
Kathleen Margaret (Wilson) Arthurs of Mount Forest was in her 100th year.
Beloved wife of the late Theodore Becker and John Arthurs.
Loved mother-in-law of Jackie Becker of Mount Forest.
Loving grandmother of Cathy Reynaert and husband John of Delhi, Brenda Becker of Mount Forest, Ted Becker and wife Janna of Thunder Bay, Bob Becker and wife Dee Ann of Mount Forest and Connie Finly and husband Blair of Wellesley.
Loving great-grandmother of Kevin, James, Steven, Tyler, Devan, Reece, Blythe, Charlie, Maeve, Maya, Delaney and Brennan.
Dear sister of Harold Wilson.
Predeceased by son Charles Becker, grandson Gary Becker, brother Jim Wilson and wife Mary, sister-in-law Rita Wilson and infant sister Florence.
Friends called at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.
The funeral service was held at the Mount Forest United Church on Monday, Jan. 16 at 11 a.m.
Interment at Union Cemetery, Ayton.
Memorial donations to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
On line condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com

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