Karen Chaffe
Apr 26, 2024
KAREN MAE CHAFFE Karen Mae Chaffe, 79, of Mitchell, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Stratford General Hospital. Beloved wife of David Chaffe. Dear mother of Jeannie Fielding, Bill Chaffe (Sharon) and Mary Lou O'Keefe (Gary). Loving grandmother of Demetria Chircop, Sierra Chircop, Bronwynn Fielding, Analese Chaffe (Brett Kraemer), and Lydia Chaffe (Colten Strang). Dear sister of Lenora Machan (Murray), Earlan Osborn, Lyle Osborn (Lois), Pauline Beuermann (Don), Diana Rapien (Neil), June Osborn, Cheryl Boyd (Conny), and Jackie Hymers (Brian). Brother-in-law Brian Eickmeier, and Ron Smith (Lorraine). Sisters-in-law Patsy Campbell (Norm), and Connie Chaffe. Lovingly remembered by the Chaffe family and a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Howard and Edna (Leonhardt) Osborn, great-granddaughter Wrenley Mae Kraemer, and sisters Verna Osborn, Mary Ellen Osborn, brothers-in-law Robert J. Chaffe, sister-in-law Nancy L. Smith, and partner of Jeannie Fielding Matt Whiting. She farmed with her husband for 59 happy years and enjoyed working in many local businesses in the town of Mitchell. She loved to sew, mend and quilt, and loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal St., Mitchell on Tuesday, April 30, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be held on May 1, 2024 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Lockhart Reception Centre, with words of remembrance at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Woodland cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Stratford Perth Hospice Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made at LockhartFuneralHome.com.
Pamela Riehl
Apr 23, 2024
PAMELA RIEHL Pam Riehl, 78, of Mitchell, formerly of Stratford, passed away peacefully at Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Beloved wife of Carlton Riehl. Dear mother of Michele McKay (Grant) and Bonnie Riehl (Osvaldo Garcia Castillo). Loving grandmother of Annelise (Dan), Elena, Melany and Nathaly. Dear sister of Belinda Roth. Dear sister-in-law of Mona Doerner, Brenda Eckstein, Susan Sanderson, Linda Murray, Judy Schellenberger (Gary) and Joanne Ballantyne. She will be missed by her nieces, nephews and dear friends Chuck and Connie, Marcy and Dave, Karen and Ed. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Ruth McManus, father-in-law and mother-in-law Lawrence and Ottillia Riehl, brothers-in-law Ken Roth, Laurie Riehl, Barry Ballanytyne, Bill Sanderson, Barry Eckstein, David Murray, and nephews Mike Ankenmann, Jada Fraser and James Roth. Pam loved her years as a medical secretary and being "The Lady in Charge of Everything" for the Stratford Ag Society. A celebration of Pam's life will be held at the Lockhart Reception Centre, 116 Montreal St., Mitchell on Friday, April 26 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. with words of remembrance from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations to Stratford Perth Hospice Foundation would be appreciated and may be made at LockhartFuneralHome.com.
Jacob Visscher
Apr 22, 2024
JACOB VISSCHER Jacob Visscher, 82, of Mitchell and formerly of Staffa passed away peacefully at St. Marys General Hospital, Kitchener on Monday, April 22, 2024. Beloved husband of Marie Visscher for 53 years. Dear father of Marjorie Tindale (Ken), Matthew Visscher (Krista), Joshua Visscher and Steven Visscher (Lindsie). Loving grandfather of Keegan, Anika (David), Ariana, Jacob, Elliana, Noah, Vianna, Malakai, Airalynn, Shea, Accalia and Abbigail. Dear brother of Albert Visscher (Theresa). Dear brother-in-law of Patricia vander Kroft. Dear uncle of Angela, Melanie and Kathleen. Predeceased by his parents Jan and Aaltje Visscher, father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Isabell vander Kroft. Jacob emmigrated from The Netherlands at the age of ten. With his brother, he was a dairy farmer at Staffa for almost 40 years. He served God faithfully through his whole life. Friends will be received at the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal St., Mitchell on Friday, April 26, from 11:00-11:45 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. A reception will follow at the Lockhart Reception Centre. Interment in Riverdale Cemetery, Millbank at a later date. Memorial donations to Stratford District Christian School or charity of one's choice would be appreciated and may be made at LockhartFuneralHome.com.
Barbara MacLean
Apr 19, 2024
BARB MACLEAN Barb MacLean of RR2, Staffa passed away peacefully at Kingsway Lodge on Friday, April 19th, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Andy MacLean (2021). Loving mother of Terry Walkom (Steve), Rob MacLean (Karie-Sue) and Scott MacLean (Jayne). Loving grandmother of nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Roy and Maggie Chessell. Barb served on Hibbert and West Perth Councils for a number years. She also served as Perth County Warden in 2006. She was especially proud of her Diamond Jubilee Award. A celebration of Barb's life will be held at the Lockhart Reception Centre, 116 Montreal St., Mitchell on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 2- 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Kingsway Lodge would be appreciated and may be made at LockhartFuneralHome.com.
Donna Willows
Apr 13, 2024
DONNA WILLOWS Donna Willows, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Hillside Manor. Beloved wife of the late Bud Willows. Surviving are her immediate family Lary Willows (Patrick), Jeff Willows (Edna) and Janet Farquhar (Mike), 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, Charleen Castellan (Howard) and family and Gwenda Willows. Also survived by her sister-in-law Pat Willows (Meade) and her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Olive McKenzie, sister-in-law Earleen Willows, brothers-in-law Floyd (Verna) and Ron Willows. Friends will be received at the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal St., Mitchell on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 1-1:45 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow at the Lockhart Reception Centre. Interment in Carlingford Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada would be appreciated and may be made at LockhartFuneralHome.com.