Jones Funeral Home

Pieter Van Bendegem

Apr 1, 2017

Van Bendegem, Pieter - Stone mason, died April 1, 2017 (age 87) in Georgetown Hospital after a brief illness. He died peacefully while holding his daughter's hand. He immigrated to Canada at age 23 with a suitcase and $500. Here he began learning two new skills-stone masonry and the English language. He met his kindred spirit Margarete in the...

Bruce John Van Haastrecht

Apr 1, 2017

Van Haastrecht, Bruce John- At the age of 57, Armstrong British Columbia, died at his cabin on Mable Lake April 1st 2017. Bruce was born September 17, 1959 in Toronto Ontario and spent 20 years living in the community of Georgetown. He was a passionate business owner and builder who loved spending time outdoors. He will be greatly missed...

Jean Mary Thomas

Mar 31, 2017

Thomas, "Jean" Mary (nee Richens) - Peacefully on Friday March 31, 2017 at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. Jean, in her 73rd year, beloved wife of Gord for 55 years. Loving mother of Darren, Shelly (Steve) Gervais, and Bradley (Kim). Proud and loved grandma of Alicia, Kaiden and Olivia. Dear sister of Fred (Edith), Bruce (Christine), Paul (Debbie)...

Robert Russell Blair

Mar 30, 2017

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Robert Russell Blair (Bob), loving husband, father and grandfather, on March 30, 2017, at the Bennett Care Centre. It is joy that he is in Heaven. He was 87. Robert was predeceased by his father, John Francis Stanley Blair and mother, Daisy Blair. He is...

Thomas Jeremiah Donnelly

Mar 29, 2017

Donnelly, Thomas "Tom" - Peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Georgetown Hospital. Tom, in his 71st year, beloved husband of Diane for 46 years. Loving father of Anne (Michael) McBride, and Mary (Charlie) Woodwark. Proud Papa of Sean, Madelynne, Keira and Ronin. Dear brother of John (Heather) and Peggy (Leo) Brennan. Tom is predeceased by his brother...

Norman Leonard Johnston Firth

Mar 28, 2017

FIRTH, Norman Leonard Johnston 4 Dec 1941 - 28 Mar 2017 Peacefully at his home in Norval, as he wished, with his family by his side, Norman passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer. Best friend, project partner and beloved husband for 52 years of Norma (nee Flett), father of Sharon Thomson (Ewan), Janice Whittal (Scott) and...

Dave Michael Campbell Bedwell

Mar 28, 2017

BEDWELL, David Michael Campbell (January 12, 1979 -- March 28, 2017) - It is with great sadness we have to say goodbye to our beloved Dave. Devoted son of Jo-Ann Campbell, loving father of Aurora Maciel Bedwell and Alexis Coutuer Bedwell and beloved husband of Deise Maciel da Silva. Dave was a caring brother of Chris Bedwell and his...

Ervin Balanowski

Mar 27, 2017

Balanowski, Ervin - On Monday March 27, 2017, Ervin lost his battle with ALS. He went out with dignity surrounded by his family. Loved husband of Shari (nee Robbins) and loving father of Bart (Jess), Brittani and her husband John Edwards and Brandi "Dokee" (Steve). Proud Pa of Myla and Brynn. Dear brother of Joanne, Lucy, the late Tony,...

Ernie Jerome Hamelin

Mar 24, 2017

It is with heavy heart that we announce that Ernie passed away bravely and peacefully at Bethell Hospice in Donna's arms on March 24, 2017. A devoted husband and soul mate to Donna (McIlroy) for 35 years. The inspirational and loving father of Avery and Aidan (aka Sof). Cherished son-in-law of Frances and the late Joseph McIlroy. Raised in...

Bessie Esther Puckering

Mar 24, 2017

Puckering, Bessie Esther - Peacefully on March 24, 2017 at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, Ontario. Bessie (nee Norton), of Georgetown, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late John Harold Puckering (1982). Loving mother of Don and his wife Jean, and the late Mardell Brown (Bill). Cherished grandmother of John Ellison, Glen Puckering (Debra), and Patti (Bill...