OBITUARIES

Peter Cote

JANUARY 17, 2025

Born and raised in Guelph, Peter has finally completed his long journey back to his Creator on January 17th, 2025, at the Brantford General Hospital. Loving husband of 60 years to Sandra. Best Dad to his children, Mary (Brad), Greg (Nancy), Doug (Lynda), and Erin (Steve). Loved by his grandchildren who brought him so much pride and laughter –Taylore (Kyle), Brady (Allyson), Caroline (Jake), Owyn and Ellie, and great grandchild, Jett William. Survived by some of his 9 siblings – Fr Ron Cote, Joe (Marie), Rita Mary (Ady), and Helen (Ron). Predeceased by Jack, Paul, Fr David and MaryAnn Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Carla (John), and many nieces, nephews, and friends Peter’s career started in the communications business and ended in the hat business He was a huge Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan. Peter was an active member of Sacred Heart Parish (Paris, ON) as well as St. Michael’s and St. Agnes (Waterloo, ON). Peter was a long-time member of the Cursillo Movement and a past trustee for the KitchenerWaterloo Catholic High School. He enjoyed being a hands-on volunteer for the past 28 years with Canadian Food for

Children (Kitchener Depot). Friends attended the DWAYNE D BUDGELL Funeral Home, 1105 Rest Acres Road, on Friday January 24th, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. A Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 17 Washington St, Paris, on Saturday January 25, 2025 at 11:00 am In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Food for Children(https://www.canadianfood forchildren net/) in Peter’s memory would be appreciated by the family.

Thelma Margaret Taylor

JANUARY 20, 2025

Thelma Margaret Taylor (nee Jackson) passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord & Saviour on January 20, 2025 Cherished wife of the late David E. Taylor, devoted mother of the late Janet Borean (the late Romano), Deborah Kacki (Jonathan), the late Brenda Lundy (Joel), Maggie Megenbir (Ron), and Eric Taylor (Janet), and loving grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Our mother’s life reflected her faith, and her love and devotion to family. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Fairview Mennonite home for their compassionate care. The family greatly appreciates the outpouring of kindness and love to her Friends will be welcomed at the DWAYNE D. BUDGELL Funeral Home, 1105 Rest Acres Road, on Tuesday January 28, 2025, from 1-2 p.m.

p m Memorial Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. A Private Family Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in London, ON In Thelma’s memory, donations to Operation Mobilization Canada or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family

KENNETH SCHIEDEL JANUARY 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Schiedel, surrounded by his family at Brantford General Hospital, on January 21, 2025, in his 78th year. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Bette) of 54 years, his children, Paul, Brian (Suzanne) Schiedel, Karen (Brad) Bradish, and his six grandchildren, Eva, Adelaide, Elliott, Keaton, Grayden and Tessa He was predeceased by his parents, Vernice and Lula Schiedel, and by his in-laws, Earl and Ruby Bartlett He was the dear brother of Keith (Shelley) Schiedel. Harold was a proud truck driver for many years, where he won several safe driving awards, and was well respected by his employers and coworkers, and was known to possess a fervent work ethic that influenced those around him He also had an intense passion for all vehicles, especially vintage cars. But most of all, his greatest joys were watching his grandchildren play hockey and baseball and gathering at the dinner table with family and friends. Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and PSWs for their excellent care Friends were welcomed at the DWAYNE D BUDGELL Funeral Home, 1105 Rest Acres Rd, Paris on Thursday, January 23, 2025 Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10 a m Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association in Harold’s memory would be appreciated by the family.