Obituaries - August 25, 2010

August 25, 2010
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Martin Irene: passed peacefully away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Friday August 20, 2010.
Irene Martin of Mount Forest in her 62nd year.
Beloved wife of Edwin Martin of RR#1 Mount Forest.
Loved mother of Loretta & husband Elmer Martin of RR#6 Mount Forest, Stewart Martin & wife Miriam of RR#6 Mount Forest, Lawernce Martin & wife Florence of RR#1 Mount Forest, Shirley & husband Luke Martin of RR#3 Ridgetown, Elsie & husband Allan Gingerich of RR#6 Mount Forest, Harvey & wife Marie Martin of RR#5 Mount Forest, Maurice Martin & wife Laura of RR#1 Mount Forest and Melvin Martin & wife Mary of RR#1 Mount Forest.
Loving grandmother of 39 grandchildren.
Survived by three sisters and five brothers, mother-in-law Annie Martin.
Predeceased by parents Orval & Elsie Martin and father-in-law David Martin.
Friends called at the Martin family home #7329, hwy #89 Mount Forest from 2-4 and 7-9 on Sunday and 2-4 and 5-7 on Monday. Private family service was held at the Martin family home on Tuesday August 24th  at 9:00 a.m. Burial and service followed at Spring Creek Mennonite Church 9:30a.m. Tuesday August 24th. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest.

 

Peers, Dr. Ann;  Ed.D.  M.Ed.  B.A.  C.C.P. 
Died peacefully, at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Ann (Chapman) Peers of Mount Forest in her 75th year.
Beloved wife of Gerald Peers.
Adored mother of Dave Peers and Angie Olive & husband Jim of Chicago, IL. Devoted grandmother of Luke and Jake.
Predeceased by infant son Sandy Peers and parents Wilma & Robert Chapman.
Ann was born in Lindsay, Ontario. Graduated from Ontario Ladies College, was successful in obtaining her Bachelors Degree, Masters of Education Degree, and a Doctorate Degree of Education from University of Toronto. Ann had a wide network of friends and colleagues. Ann served in various capacities, a devoted mother, Teacher, Review Officer, Labor Mediator and Commissioner for the Pay Equity Commission of Ontario. After retirement she owned and operated her own Consulting Business (Peers Chapman Associates Inc.) 
Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial service will be celebrated at St. Pauls Anglican Church, Mount Forest on Saturday August 21st  at 11:00a.m. Floral tributes welcome.
Memorial donations may be made to Cancer Patient Services or Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences may be made at hendrickfuneralhome.com

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