Memorials

Remembering friends we lost ​but will always remember

“Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down.”
Roy T. Bennett
 

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw

Cindy Hamilton

Passed away suddenly with family by her side at Listowel Memorial Hospital on March 24, 2024 at the age of 58. Beloved daughter of Velma Hamilton and the late Ron Hamilton (2023). Loving sister of Kent (Julie) Hamilton of Atwood and Kelly (Greg) Davidson of Monkton. Cherished aunt of Bryce Hamilton (Mackenzie Smith), Laci Hamilton, Cody Davidson (Amanda Diehl), Jadyn Davidson and Harley Davidson. Proud great aunt to Jackson Davidson. Predeceased by her grandparents Doug and Norma Hamilton and Frank and Ellie Crowe. She will be missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cindy was loved by her family and was supported by Community Living North Perth for over 30 years.

Memorial service will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Thursday March 28, 2024 at 11 AM. A private family interment will take place at Elma Centre Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Atwood Presbyterian Church, Listowel Memorial Hospital and Community Living North Perth. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to the Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood.

Kimberley Anne Yorke

Kimberley Anne Yorke passed away peacefully with her brother James and sister-in-law Amanda by her side on Monday April 3, 2023 at Stratford General Hospital at the age of 56. Preceded in death by her parents James Sr. and Donna Yorke and younger sister Nancy Yorke. Born in Toronto, Ontario – Kimberley was a strong and determined woman who had to overcome many obstacles during her life. She was also a loving and caring daughter, sister, and aunt. Kimberley will be greatly missed by her brother James Jr. (Amanda), Nephews Justin

(Dominique) Toope-Yorke, Liam Toope-Yorke, and James Yorke, nieces Caitlyn (Brandon) Toope-Yorke, Sierra and Stella Yorke and Great nephew Jaxson Konink. Special thank you to Community Living North Perth especially to Kimberley’s support worker and friend Connie Mayburry.

Sheila Jo-Ann Moir

Peacefully at her home in Listowel, on Monday, April 24, 2023, Sheila Jo-Ann Moir passed away in her 47th year. Beloved daughter of John Moir of Listowel, and Cathy Moir-Allen & Lloyd Allen of Bluevale. Dearly missed older sister of Jenn Moir & Andy McDougall of Wingham, April & Craig Elcich of Welland, and Rob & Cassie Moir of Listowel, and aunt of Nate Elcich. Survived as well by her aunts, uncles, and extended family. A private family service will be held the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel, on Friday, April 28, 2023.Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Memorial donations to Community Living North Perth would be appreciated.
The family would like to thank the staff at Community Living North Perth for their commitment and support over the years.

 

Camilla Mc Griskin
Camilla was a very sweet and thoughtful lady. She had a very calm and gentle manner. Some of her friends refer to her as an “earth angel”.
Her favorite place to go was Kincardine where she used to live, she loved to enjoy lunch at the beach and go to her favourite gift store for a shopping spree. She was very active, going out for several walks each day to enjoy nature and a trail near where she lived. She will be missed by her friends, neighbours in her building, and our staff at CLNP.
Kim Lowry
Kim Lowry Kim was a people person, she was well known in her community. Kim loved to entertain, she volunteered at many retirement and nursing homes, as well the hospital and VON. Kim loved to sing and tell jokes, she always had a joke for everyone. She was a church and choir member, she went to Dynafit and loved going out Friday evenings with friends. Kim remembered everybody, she always remembered everyone’s names. Kim loved any social event and spending a day away. She was an huge Bluejays fan and loved being able to attend a game. Kim loved spending time with friends and loved her family dearly. She had a beautiful smile and always had a positive outlook on any situation.
Kendal Ambedian
Kendal was a very thoughtful, kind and spirited woman. She had a thoughtfulness and unconditional love that extended to everyone who was lucky to be part of her life. Kendal adored being with her boyfriend Terry and spending time with him with her cat. She had a deep love for her family members and friends. She loved to go bowling, to the movies, to the casino and dancing / singing at band jam. She was game to try anything that sounded fun which made it such a pleasure to spend time with Kendal and touching to see how she continued to dream big and continue to achieve her goals in her life. Kendal enhanced all of our lives at CLNP and also so many lives of those in her community. She always showed genuine concern for others, naturally aided others with her kindness and empathy . Kendal’s charismatic smile was contagious and you couldn’t help but feel lucky to be included in her life! She continues to be missed by our team and we reminisce and hold onto all the special memories that we were so lucky to have enjoyed with her.
 
Robert Mennie
Robert Mennie Robert was a very social man, he had an infectious smile and loved to spend time with people.. He was active in his community, he liked to go to church, he was the member of Dynafit of it for years and also worked at Keil-Dadson. He especially liked spending time with his friends Sheila and Terry and many others but most of all his sister Wanda. They spent many weekends and holidays together. Robert was a huge Elvis fan and love to collect memorabilia. Robert had an amazing memory and he always had a story for everyone he spent time with, he remembered everybody.
Richard Malcom Barker
Richard Barker Rick Barker (Richard) of Listowel and formerly of Toronto passed away January 22, 2021. Loving husband of Stacey Bross. Rick became involved with Community Living North Perth in 1981, Rick was one of the first people who moved to the Listowel Group Home on 710 Wallace Avenue, North and Blake Street, East. When the home moved to 660 Wallace, South in 1986 so did Rick. Rick then had several more moves in his life before he became ill and moved to Cressant Care Nursing Home. Rick continued to receive support by staff that enjoyed taking him out for a drive coffee and bagel or a hamburger with cheese. Rick’s favorite saying was blondes have more fun. Rick is greatly missed.
Joanne Lesley Beacom
Joanne Beacom Joanne Beacom of Stratford and formerly of Listowel passed away in the year July 1, 2021 at Spruce Lodge. Joanne came involved with Community Living North Perth in the year 2002. Then moved into an apartment before she moved to Spruce lodge due to health concerns in 2019. Joanne liked to keep staff on their toes doing her favorite workout to Richard Simmons and driving her to MacDonalds on Wednesdays and KFC on Sundays. Joanne is greatly missed by everyone.

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