Wall-Custance Memorial Forest Program

LUMSDEN, Stuart Arthur – Passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

He is survived by his wife Mary Theresa, his brother Dwyte (Lisa), and his sister Elise (Robert). Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Alice, and nephews Craig and Rob. Survived by his nieces Linda, Margaret, and his nephew Christopher.

Stuart loved to camp. He spent the last thirty years with a trailer at the West Montrose Campground where he enjoyed many summers with his friends and family.

Cremation has taken place, no service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

In memory of Stu, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Canada.

A tree will be planted in memory of Stuart A. Lumsden in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.

HEIPEL, Scott – It is with heavy hearts but profound gratitude for a life lived with boundless joy that the family of Scott Heipel announces his passing on May 9, 2026 at Wellington Terrace in Fergus, Ontario. Born on February 12,1976, Scott was the cherished and only son of Ron and Jane Heipel.

A decorated Special Olympics athlete, Scott brought determination and his strong-willed spirit to the pool, the hockey rink and the bowling alley; while he was known for a touch of stubbornness that made him a formidable competitor, he was equally recognized for his sense of humour that could lighten any moment. His passions ran deep, from his unwavering loyalty as a Guelph Storm hockey fan to his love for the music of Garth Brooks, and the high energy world of the WWE and his favourite John Cena (“u can’t c me”). Above all, Scott was a deeply loving man who possessed the best smile in the room – a grin that perfectly captured his zest for life.

He will be profoundly missed by his devoted parents, Ron and Jane, and remembered with love by his aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and adopted sister Kendra Klein. Scott is predeceased by his grandparents Margaret and Victor Robinson of Palmerston and Clayton and Marie Heipel of Harriston. Scott will always be remembered for his warmth, humour and love of his friend Ryan Fox for 48 years, and for his many friends at Ontario Special Olympics Guelph/Fergus, Guelph Giants Special Hockey, Live and Learn and ARC Industries. Scott was a valued and dedicated employee at Guelph Boston’s Pizza and Guelph Stone Road Metro Foodland.

Heartfelt thank you to Wellington Terrace for their truly exceptional care, and special gratitude to Dr. John Stickney, Nurse Ryen, Nurse Hannah and the amazing caring staff at Oak Glen, who all provided exceptional kindness and support.

A private funeral service will be held for Scott at Wall-Custance Funeral Home. However, a public celebration of life for Scott will also be held at a later date and location to be announced.

Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Guelph Giants Special Hockey and/or Ontario Special Olympics (Fergus Phantom Swim Team).

A tree will be planted in memory of Scott R. Heipel in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest. 

Donna Marie Wehner (nee Sharpe)
July 27, 1941 – May 6, 2026

Donna passed on to be with the Lord, in her 85th year, with family by her side, at Hospice Wellington.

Donna was the beloved wife of Chuck, having recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. She was the ever devoted mother to Jill (Paul Vet) and Sandi Thomson and was a loving Gam to her grandchildren Emily (Jozef Duijvestein), Jacob and Tyrel. Donna was sister to Bill Sharpe (Marion), sister-in-law to Jack Wehner (Ruth) and Lee Steele (Alan). Lovingly remembered by her nephews, nieces and many cousins. Predeceased by her parents, Cyril and Marguerite Sharpe.

Donna found great joy in spending time with family and friends, going back to her early days at Priory Park Baptist Church. She was a beautiful piano player, great lover of bridge (Trinity Church’s Sunshine Club), crocheting, and serving others. She loved to cook and host get-togethers. She had a selfless heart and welcomed many into the Wehner home, be it family, friends, neighbours or university students studying in Guelph, while away from home. We will miss her smiles and laughter.

Our family is so grateful for the care we received from Dr. Minich at GGH, the staff of Hospice Wellington, Catherine Manning (Music Therapist), Pastor John Benham, Dr. Ellen Lee and our family and friends.

Please join us (casual dress welcome) for Donna’s Celebration of Life on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 at Trinity United Church, 400 Stevenson St. N, Guelph. A visitation will be held from 10am to 11am with a Celebration of Life to begin at 11am. 

Livestream link- https://www.youtube.com/@trinityunitedchurchguelph5773/streams

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Wellington would be very much appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

A tree will be planted in memory of Donna M. Wehner in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest. 

Thomas “Thom” Herrmann

July 18, 1943 – May 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Thomas “Thom” Herrmann passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, in Guelph, at the age of 82.  He is lovingly survived by his wife, Carol Ann Herrmann (née Van Horn); his daughters, Krista and Annelise (Olivier); his cherished grandchildren, Keegan (Joseph), Rowan, Xavier, Tristan, and Zackary, as well as his dear brothers Robert and Paul.

Born on July 18, 1943, in Rochester, NY, Thom spent his early years in Rochester before pursuing his studies at the University of Tennessee. In the 1970s, upon receiving his PhD, he accepted a position at the University of Guelph, where he became a respected Professor of Psychology focusing his research in the area of neuro-science. Over the course of a meaningful career that spanned over three decades, Thom was admired by colleagues and students alike, having been awarded the distinguished University of Guelph Faculty Association Service Award in 2012 and the Medal of Merit in 2013 for his contributions to the university community. He remained at the University of Guelph throughout his entire career and, upon retiring, was named Professor Emeritus. After retirement, he continued contributing to the university through his role as a board member of the University of Guelph Retirees’ Association (UGRA).

Outside of his academic career, Thom was deeply committed to his community, known for his mentorship, community spirit, and involvement in youth-oriented programs. He generously gave his time to organizations including the Sertoma Club, the Lions Clubs International, where he served as District Governor of District A-15 from 1998–1999 and was an active member of the Guelph Men’s Club, always eager to contribute and connect with others.

Thom found joy in life’s simple pleasures. Above all else, he was a devoted family man and proud grandfather.  He loved cooking for family and friends, travelling, and watching baseball. A lifelong fan of the game, he also spent many years umpiring baseball, combining his love of sports with his sense of fairness and community spirit.

Thom will be remembered for his warmth, passion, generosity, intelligence and his love of storytelling and off-the-wall sense of humour. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, service, and love that will continue to live on in all who knew him.

A memorial visitation will be held at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home and Chapel, 206 Norfolk Street, Guelph, on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, from 1pm – 2pm with a Celebration of Life service at 2pm, reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

A tree will be planted in memory of Thomas Herrmann in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest. 

GALLOWAY, Betty Lillian (nee Alder) – Betty passed peacefully in her sleep at Stone Lodge in Guelph on January 21, 2026, in her 96th year. 

Beloved wife of Roy who passed in 2014, after 66 years of marriage.  Mom to Rob (Joy), Bonnie (Brian), Debbie (Alex), MaryJane (Jeff), Tom (Yvonne) and Doug (Kim).  Grandma to 16 grandchildren (and their partners) and Gigi to her 16 great grandchildren.

Betty will be sorely missed by her family, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  She had a smile and a hug for all.

Betty was a creative soul who loved to keep busy, she would join in on any and all activities, never met anyone who did not become a friend and always found a way to feed one more at her table. 

Her positive attitude and wonderful laugh will be remembered by all.

Thank you to Stone Lodge and their staff for the care, compassion, respect and love they gave everyday to Betty during her three plus years in residence.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, Milton. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, R.R.# 1, Campbellville, Ontario L0P 1B0.  E-transfer to ebenezeruc2274@gmail.com. (please provide your contact information in the e-transfer notes)

A tree will be planted in memory of Betty L. Galloway in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.

MARGETTS, Tracy Anne – Passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026.

She was the loved daughter of Gillian and Don Smith and Roger Margetts (dec). She will be lovingly remembered by many aunts and uncles; Jennifer and Paul, Tony and Elaine, Chris and Mike, Terry and Gayle, Brian and Cathy, Bet and Grant, Barb (Doug, dec), Sher and Doug, Rob and Terri, Heather and Pat, Mark and Sue, David, Tim (dec), and special siblings Selina, Jeannine, Kerry and Jim (dec).  She will be missed by many cousins and their families.

Tracy will also be fondly remembered by many friends at Community Living Guelph, where she attended for thirty years. Tracy was a very happy, outgoing person. She was able to make friends anywhere she went and always greeted her friends with a smile when she ran into them around town.

Cremation has taken place, no service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

A tree will be planted in memory of Tracy A. Margetts in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest. 

Rev. Hendrik (Henk) Dykman
December 6, 1933 – April 29, 2026

It is with sadness Henk’s family announce his sudden passing with an advanced prostate cancer, diagnosed only 3 weeks ago. Deeply missed by his wife Lorraine, daughters Mindy (Andrew) and Dineke (Chris) and stepson James (Fernanda), grandsons Nathan (Erin), Ryan Kearns and Ryan Fisk (Cyla), nephews and nieces in both The Netherlands and Canada, and finally 2 great-grandchildren Claire and Wyndham, who will never really know him except for the stories of the joy he had in their arrivals.

In The Netherlands Henk was pre-deceased by four of his siblings. He is missed by his remaining brother Hans Dijkman, his sister-in-law Tini Moltmaker-Dijkman, and his brother-in-law Karel Rogosh.

Growing up near Zutphen, The Netherlands, his elementary school days were marred by the ravages of World War II. Living on the flyway of the Allies’ bombers headed to Germany, he learned to recognize any and every airplane flying. He studied horticulture before immigrating alone to the land of his Canadian liberators on August 1956, where he continued to study at UBC, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

The call to ministry of the United Church of Canada changed his plant science path into one of serving people. Ordained in 1965, his people path led him to Home Missions work north-east of Prince George, B.C., pastorates in Manitoba’s farmlands, and then more training to become a chaplain which brought him to Ontario in 1978 to serve a prison chaplaincy in Guelph’s former Guelph Correctional Center.

A peace and justice activist all his career, it was his letter to every parliamentarian considering abolishing capital punishment that was read into Hansard before the successful vote that ended that flawed practice in Canada.

In 1990 Henk began a second volunteer ministry to Canadian veterans and families of fallen soldiers, particularly the families of the 11 Canadians who died near his home during the battles for liberation that ended World War II. That ministry included building memorials in The Netherlands as well as inviting reconciliation with German veterans, a work for which he was honoured with The Netherlands Order of Orange-Nassau in 2012.

In Henk’s long retirement, he was able to continue his participation in gardening, birding, sports and music. We are grateful for his long and fruitful life.

Many thanks to all who cared for him in these last difficult weeks: Dr. Diaz, Community Paramedics, the emergency staff at Guelph General Hospital, and most of all Wellington Hospice.

Donations to Guelph’s Chalmers Centre or charities of your choice in Henk’s memory would all be appreciated.

The funeral service for Henk will take place at Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave, Guelph, on Friday, May 8th at 1:30 pm, with reception to follow. To watch the service remotely, please use this link. A private internment will take place Saturday May 9th. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

A tree will be planted in memory of Hendrik J. Dykman in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.