Wall-Custance Memorial Forest Program

HUTCHINSON, Herbert Clifford – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Herbert Clifford Hutchinson, who passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 85.

He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene; married for 64 years, and his sons, Stephen (Carolyn); and Jeff, and daughter-in-law, Karen; and his cherished grandchildren, Cody, Scotty (Mackenzie), Brady, Rebecca, and Matthew.  He was predeceased by his parents, Wesley and Tressa; and by his brothers and sisters, Mary, John, Mabel, Lorraine, Jim, Luella, Nelson, Fred, and Donny.

Born in Markdale, Ontario, Herb was the son of Wesley and Tressa Hutchinson. From his earliest days, Herb believed in hard work and in giving back to those around him. He dedicated 30 years of his working life to W.C. Wood Co.

Herb proudly served his community as a volunteer member of the Puslinch Fire Department for nearly 18 years. He was also part of the group that helped bring the Puslinch Community Centre to life. A devoted member of Arkell United Church, Herb served faithfully and helped care for the church grounds. He also served on the Farnham Cemetery Board.

Music was one of Herb’s greatest joys. A talented musician, he sang in the Arkell choir, and played guitar, fiddle, and banjo. For years entertaining at local retirement homes with fellow musicians. He was a proud member of the Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra. 

Herb and Darlene shared a love of travel. Together they enjoyed camping across Canada and the United States and travelled to many places throughout the world, creating lasting memories along the way. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes in several local leagues.

Herb will be remembered for his positive, uplifting spirit and his distinct laughter. He was well loved by many and brought people together through his music, service, and kindness.

Visitation will be at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Monday, February 16th, 2026 from 1 – 4 pm. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 11 am.  Anyone that would like to watch the service remotely, please click on this link.  Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre.  Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Herb’s memory may be made to Arkell United Church.

A tree will be planted in memory of Herbert C. Hutchinson in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest. 

BOYD, Mary Jane Marion

January 8, 1943- February 11, 2026

Passed away peacefully at Eden House.  

Beloved mother of Tony and Shelley Brown.  Dear daughter of Albert and Betty (Boughner) Boyd.  She will be fondly remembered by siblings James, Davaleen, Brenda, Bruce, David (d)Jay (d) Boyd and Grace and (Jim) Rose.  She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, friends, and coworkers.

Thank you to Eden House Long Term Care for the excellent care that was provided for Mary.

Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at a later date.  Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

A tree will be planted in memory of Mary Jane M. Boyd in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest. 

HARVEY, Karla Fredericka (nee Lambe) – It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Karla Fredericka Harvey (nee Lambe).

On the morning of February 11th, 2026 Karla was called home to be with her Lord, passing peacefully at Hospice Wellington, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Though our hearts grieve deeply, we take comfort in the promise of eternal life and the assurance that she now rests in perfect peace.

Karla is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Mike; her parents, Fred and Debbie Lambe; her sister Tara Glaude (Joel); and her cherished nephew, Jackson, whom she adored as a proud and faithful Godmother. She also leaves behind a large extended family and many dear friends. All who knew Karla were blessed by her incredible kindness and steadfast love. She was a woman of faith, and a lover of people, music, and animals, particularly her soul dogs Bruce and Maizy.

Born on June 21st, 1982 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Karla moved to Guelph with her family at the age of four. She completed her undergraduate degree and a Masters in Public Policy at the University of Guelph. Her heart for service led her to a position with the Government of Nunavut while living in Iqaluit. Upon returning back to Guelph she continued serving others in the non-profit sector, work that beautifully reflected her character.

“Gone, yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts”

A service will be held at Priory Park Baptist Church (8 Torch Lane, Guelph) on Monday, March 2nd 2026 at 11:00 am, with reception to follow.  Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Karla’s memory may be made to Hospice Wellington or the Guelph Humane Society.

A tree will be planted in memory of Karla F. Harvey in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest. 

A tree will be planted in memory of Donald G. Edwards in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.

TROYER, Marc – Of Guelph, passed away at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 71.   

Beloved husband of 51 years to Gloria. Loved father of Dylan and Graham. Dear brother of Jennifer, Jill, Scott, Peggy, and the late John. Beloved son of the late Warner and Margaret Troyer. Loving uncle to several nieces and nephews. He will be fondly remembered by extended family and friends.

One great passion in Marc’s life was music. He attended many concerts due to his appreciation of live music, he was a dedicated fan to many bands. Next to music, Marc loved to write. Following in family footsteps, Marc took to journalism and wrote many wonderful articles and stories and was employed as a writer for City News. Marc was also one of the original brewmasters for Wellington Brewery. He was able to share his love of beer with everyone.

In their youth, Marc and Gloria loved to travel; always looking forward to their next great adventure. Algonquin Park became a special spot where many canoe trips were taken as a family. These memories will be cherished forever.

A service will be held at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11 am.  Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

Memorial contributions to the Canadian Wildlife Federation would be appreciated.

A tree will be planted in memory of Marc W. G. Troyer in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest. 

Dilip Kumar Banerji was born in 1943 in Kanpur, India. He spent his childhood years in the village of Burwhal with his parents, Tulsi Das and Uma Rani Banerji and his four siblings — Pradip, Rita, Sumit, and Amit — playing in the sugarcane fields of their surrounds.

Later he went to the city of Kanpur as a teenager to pursue his education at BNSD College, staying in the household of his uncle and aunt, Haridas and Shantana Banerji. A brilliant student, he belonged to the first group of graduates from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Kanpur, receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering (1965). He cherished the deep friendships with his IIT batchmates throughout his life.

In August 1965, he came to Canada on scholarship as a Master’s of Electrical Engineering student at the University of Ottawa; he also taught there for several years after earning his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo in 1971 and his first job at Bell-Northern Research (later Nortel Networks). He moved with his family to New Delhi, India in 1978, where he helped to set up the country’s first specialized computer science department at Jawaharlal Nehru University, serving as Professor and Dean.

In 1983 he returned to Canada, settling in Guelph, and working at the university as a faculty member for 26 years. During his career, he was recognized for his innovative research on computer chip-design tools. In 2005, he was honoured as a Pioneer of Computing (along with two of his colleagues) by the IBM Centers for Advanced Studies and the National Research Council for his many contributions to the field.

Outside of work, he achieved a Black Belt in karate, and also enjoyed travelling, gardening, cooking, yoga, sketching, learning new languages, and home improvement projects. A generous and gregarious host, and a lover of jokes, he delighted in socializing with family and friends, especially with a good glass of whiskey.

He was the loving husband of Pubali, whom he married in 1968, and the much-adored father of Anurima and Arijeet.

On February 9, 2026, he passed away peacefully after a long illness. We will perpetually miss his kind and gentle spirit. 

Visitation and prayers will be held at WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 1:00 – 3:00pm. For those unable to attend, you can view the livestream using this link.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Red Cross or a charity of you choice.  

A tree will be planted in memory of Dilip K. Banerji in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest. 

NORRY, Harold George

May 24, 1961 – February 6, 2026

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the death of an amazing father, brother, son, uncle and business owner, Harold George Norry who passed away at the Guelph General Hospital on February 6, 2026 following a brief illness.

Harold was the loving father of John (Shana) and Emily (Bailey). They were the most important people in his life and he was so very proud of them and their accomplishments.

Harold was born on May 24, 1961 to Robert and Laurel (Dyment) Norry (both pre-deceased). He grew up on a farm in Princeton with his beloved siblings, Kaye Nicholls, R. John (pre-deceased), Elaine (Jeff Hamilton), Mary Ellen (Dwayne Car), Alex (Rita), Donald (Trina) and Ronald (Karen). It was here he learned the importance of family, the value of hard work and where he developed his love of working on and repairing engines. This led to him studying and apprenticing as an auto machinist and finally establishing a business, Engines from Hal where he shared his love and knowledge of engines with clients, co-op students and apprentices.

Harold had a passion for vintage cars, auto racing and airplanes. He volunteered at events held at the Guelph airport and area racetracks. He enjoyed capturing the beauty of nature and auto-related projects as an amateur photographer.

Harold will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by his special friend, Gina and her daughters. Harold considered friends and clients as “family”. A special thank you to his extended “family” Donna and Tim; Norm; Amy; Don; Dave and Carter who helped him over the past few months.

We would like to express our gratitude to Harold’s healthcare team at the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and the Guelph General Hospital as well as Bayshore Nursing and his PSW and VON workers.

Cremation has taken place and a visitation, and a memorial service will take place at a later date in the spring.  Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

A tree will be planted in memory of Harold G. Norry in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.