John James “Jack” Weishar, age 78, lifelong resident of Stratford, passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born in Stratford son of the late James and Margaret (McGrogan) Weishar. Jack was a long-time employee of FAG Bearing in Stratford before his retirement. Jack was a lifelong parishioner at St. Joesph Roman Catholic Church. His friends would like to sincerely thank, the nurses and doctors of Stratford General Hospital for the exceptional care given to Jack. And a big thank you, to the neighbors of Jack for helping him out over the years it is very much appreciated. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 96 Huron St, Stratford, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. A public visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Please call the funeral home to register to attend the visitation and or the mass. We ask that you please social distance and wear a mask. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Stratford General Hospital Foundation, Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth or St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church through the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford. 519.271.7411. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com
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Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.
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