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Steven Garth Martin of Paraiso, Costa Rica, (previous of Elmira and Guelph, Ontario) passed away September 7th, 2023 in ...
Teresa was born in Kitchener, ON and spent her life in Kitchener-Waterloo. She spent much of her time volunteering with local ...
Diane Strickler is a community contributor to the Observer with a focus on covering the Maryhill community. Strickler writes ...
At age 6 days, passed away June 12, 2025 at Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto. Son of Reuben and Amanda Martin of Maxwell. Dear brother of 6, all at home. Arrangements entrusted to Fawcett Funeral Cremation ...
Gwynne Dyer, OC is a London, England-based independent Canadian journalist, syndicated columnist and military historian. A long time columnist for The Observer.
20 years on, Dan Snyder’s legacy continues. It was on Oct. 5, 2003 that the Elmira man passed away at 25, but his memory lives on ...
Passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at his residence in Elmira at the age of 67 years. Beloved husband of Kathy (Morden) ...
Passed away to be with his Lord and Saviour, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Stratford General Hospital at the age of 83, forever ...
Our precious mother, Dolores Sienna passed away peacefully, surrounded by all of her children, on Thursday June 5, 2025 in ...
A grackle resting on a fence post was among the signs of spring last week beside Wellesley Pond, which has been drained since April 2 and will remain dry until repairs are completed next month.
Words are powerful. This weekend’s Mennonite Relief Sale is organized by committee chair John Reimer [Julian Gavaghan] ...
Tim Schmalz works on another project in his Elmira-based workshop as he waits to hear back from Wellesley Township about his plans to donate a sculpture.