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Due to families wishes, not all death notices are listed.

August 20, 2025
Wayne Peart

Wayne Douglas Peart (fondly referred to as “Badge(r)") passed away Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 in his 87th year at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Chesley. Husband of 60 years to the late Janet Peart (nee Luff). Beloved dad of Bev (and Marie Stimson) of Regina, Saskatchewan; Bonnie Gardiner (and Peter Reid) of Chatsworth; and Tim of Cambridge. Cherished Poppa of grandchildren Tiffany Gardiner of St. Catharines and Abby Gardiner (Matt Wylie) of Breslau; Mitchell (Julia) Peart ... [more]

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August 20, 2025
Pat Elvidge

Patricia Anne Elvidge (nee Doherty) born on June 22nd, 1941 passed away after a brief illness with Leukemia at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Clare Elvidge. Loving mother of John Elvidge and his wife Melody, Dan Elvidge, and Sarah Doherty and her husband Charles Brindley. Cherished grandmother of Mitchell and his wife Hayley, Kaitlyn Boswell and her husband David, Cassidy, Keegan and Declan. Great-grandmother of Alivia ... [more]

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August 16, 2025
Kevin Wain

Donald Kevin Wain, of RR#1 Markdale, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 in his 64th year. 

Beloved husband of Corina Wain. Dear brother of Brenda and her husband Phil DoAmaral, Sandra Phillips, Debra and her husband John Parkes, and Suzanne and her husband Dave Robinson. Beloved son-in-law of Rudolf and Elfriede Roehrl, and brother-in-law of Linda Roehrl. Fondly remembered by his many ... [more]

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August 13, 2025
Dr. Andrew G.

Dr. Andrew G. "Bill" Denyer, of Durham, passed away on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at the age of 76. Loving father of Tobias Denyer, Abigail Denyer-Lalonde and her husband Brandon, Oliver Denyer and his wife Becki, and Ainsley Denyer-Shvili and her husband Dylan. Cherished grandfather of Penelope, Harrison, Ruby, and Lincoln. Dear brother of Janet and her husband Alan Joynes, and nephew of Rita Denyer. Also ... [more]

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August 4, 2025
Patrick Dion

Patrick Eugene Joseph Dion, of Durham and formerly of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 4th, 2025 at the age of 42. He was the beloved son of Réjean and Carole Dion of Smooth Rock Falls, dear brother to Chantal Dion of King City, Isabelle Dion of Smooth Rock Falls, Véronique Dion of Manitoulin Island and Mark Maltais of Thunder Bay. Cherished uncle to Émilie and Claire Côté, Tristan Johnson, Aidan and Logan Doré, Renée-Anne ... [more]

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July 26, 2025
Dick O'Brien

Richard “Dick” Murrough O'Brien passed away peacefully after a courageously fought battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, July 26th, 2025.  Born in Wolfeville, Nova Scotia, Dick was the loving husband of Gale; dad who stepped up to Ryan (Jordan) Miltenburg and Aaron O'Brien.  Proud grandpa of Jackson Miltenburg.  Dick will be deeply missed by his siblings Peggy (Peter Lockie), Ardagh (Franz Futterknecht), Katherine (Wayne Papoff), Susan (Dennis Weekes), and Michael; ... [more]

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July 26, 2025
Bev Sims

Beverly Joan Sims, of Durham and formerly of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 26th, 2025 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Mike Sims. Loving mother of Adam Sims and his partner Karie, Matthew Sims and his wife Angela, and Eric Sims and his wife Ashlie. Cherished grandmother of Ava, Isabella, Desiray, Kelsea, Lily, and Grace. Beloved daughter of Joan and the late Len LeGrand. Dear sister of Don LeGrand and his wife ... [more]

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July 25, 2025
Edith Butz

BUTZ (BAUMANN), Edith

February 18, 1930 - July 25, 2025

Edith Ella Butz passed away peacefully at the age of 95.

Predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Wolfgang, her devoted daughter Anne and her treasured brother Kurt.

She is survived by her sister Annelore in Germany.

Beloved Oma to Julie (lan), Timothy (Lynn) and Johnathan.

Cherished Omi to Molly Ruby, Spencer Ruby and their father Jason Ruby.

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July 6, 2025
Laura Walker

Laura Lynne Walker, of Southgate and formerly of Toronto, passed away on Sunday, July 6th, 2025 in her 73rd year. Dear aunt of Robbie Walker and his wife Crystal, Michael Walker and his wife Amy Wilson, and Christine Walker. Laura will be missed by her dear friend Sharon Sinclair, her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her parents Russ and Marion Walker, and her brother Kevin Walker.

Cremation has taken place. To celebrate Laura’s life, a final Farmfest will be held ... [more]

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July 6, 2025
Bruce Robinson

Rex Bruce Robinson, of Durham and formerly of Brampton, passed with his daughters by his side away at Rockwood Terrace on Sunday, July 6th, 2025 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Marlene (nee Bailey). Loving father of Bonnie and her husband David Eden Sr., and Tammy and her husband Steve Goldsmith. Cherished grandfather of David Jr. and his wife Makailah, Brian and his wife Kate, Eric and his wife Tasha, and Ashley and her fiancé Tom. Great-grandfather of Rose, William, Anthony, Mikayla, ... [more]

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June 27, 2025
Jim Weaver

James Arthur Weaver, of Durham and formerly of Owen Sound, passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Hospice – Chapman House on Friday, June 27th, 2025 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Doreen Weaver (formerly Hopkins, nee Ledingham). Dear brother-in-law of Robert Hart and his wife Nancy. Cherished uncle of Kathy Hart and her husband Dan Woods, Andrew Hart, and Jennifer Hart. Jim will be missed by his great nieces and nephews, and by Doreen’s family: her son Craig Hopkins; her daughter Susan ... [more]

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June 25, 2025
Doreen MacCannell

Doreen Janet MacCannell (nee Marshall), of Durham and formerly of Holstein, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Chesley, surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Beverly MacCannell (2003). Loving mother of Marlene and her husband Cameron McGill of Fergus, Barbara and her husband Douglas McLachlan of Dornoch, Larry MacCannell of Listowel, Donna and her husband Kevin Douma of Allan Park, and Susan and her husband Scott ... [more]

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June 2, 2025
Deanna MacLachlan

Deanna Jayne MacLachlan (Hopkins) of Durham passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 2, 2025 at the age of 59.
Beloved partner of John Iviney. Loving mother of Sheldon and Cassidy of Elmwood, Braedon and Orianna and Landon, all of Durham. Cherished grandmother of Axel and Bohdi.
Dear sister of Elaine Heer of Sundridge, Sharon and Dan Burke of Fergus, Barry and Brenda Weppler of Waterloo, Lyle Weppler of Kitchener and Lindsay and Nancy Weppler of Bayfield. ... [more]

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May 29, 2025
Edgar

Edgar “Ed” Clayton Jones of RR#2 Ayton, passed away on May 29, 2025 at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Maria Ruth Torres-Jones.  Predeceased by his first wife Brenda (Boyle) Jones on May 17, 2017.   Loving father of Jeannette Jones and Tony Smith, Robert and Glenna Jones, Sharon Jones and Mark Szabo. Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Cody, Sarah and Benjamin. Dear brother of James & Shirley Jones, David & Donna Jones, Linda Jones ... [more]

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May 27, 2025
Doug Champagne

Doug Champagne passed away at his residence in Durham on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 in his 66th year. Beloved son of the late Lewis and Velma (nee Pridham) and Margaretha "Grace" (nee Schmale) Champagne. Loving father of Kyle Champagne. Dear brother of Willy and her husband Keith Denham of Orangeville, Rose and her husband Bev Patterson of Durham, Marian and her husband Ken Goldsmith of Owen Sound, Tom Champagne of Elliot Lake, Michelle and her husband Bill Blyth of Oakville, Michael Champagne and ... [more]

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May 20, 2025
Glenda Crawford

Glenda Joan Crawford (nee Heathers), of Durham, passed away at Grey Bruce Hospice – Chapman House, Owen Sound on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Ken Crawford. Loving stepmother of Michael Crawford and his wife Jennifer, Heather Williamson, and John Crawford and his wife Candace. Cherished grandmother of Lauren, Katey, Madey, Ruby, and Oscar. Dear sister of Dale Heathers and his wife Jo-Anne, and Brian Heathers and his wife Carolyn. Glenda will be missed by her nieces and ... [more]

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May 8, 2025
Judy Calder

Linda Judy Calder (nee Pfeiffer), of RR#3 Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 in her 77th year. Beloved partner of Frank Miller. Loving mother of Lisa Kurt and her partner Mike, and Lori and her husband Richard Van Shaik. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Shauna, Jaimee-Lee, Kayla, Erika, Matthew, and Olivia. Fondly remembered by her 8 great-grandchildren. Dear daughter of Dorris and the late Bob Pfeiffer. Sister of Peggy Hudson and her partner Paul, Mike and Chris ... [more]

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May 8, 2025
Deanna Hopkins

Deanna Mildred Isabel Hopkins (nee Lang), passed away surrounded by her family at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 in her 85th year.  Beloved wife of the late Oren Hopkins.  Loving mother of Fred and Marian Hopkins, Cheryl and Ken Nelson, Susan Spielmacher, and Darryl and Kim Hopkins, all of West Grey.  Proud Granny of grand-kids Eric (Courtney), Chris (Kali), Leanne (Luke), Sarah (Tom), Nicole (Kevin), Blake (Kendra), Lance, ... [more]

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May 5, 2025
Patsy Dilworth

Patsy Ann Dilworth (nee McArthur), of Barrie and formerly of Collingwood and Durham, passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Monday, May 5th, 2025 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Joe Dilworth. Loving mother of Patricia Dilworth, Peter Dilworth, Steven Dilworth, Mark Dilworth and his wife Gina, and Carol and her husband Paul Brown. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie Panayiotou, Brandon Spain, Alicia Brown and her husband Henry Dineen, Danny Brown, Robbie Brown, Robin and her husband ... [more]

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May 5, 2025
Kevin Hack

Kevin Raymond Hack, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Monday, May 5th, 2025 in his 70th year.  Beloved husband of Janice Martin (nee Kell) and the late Patti-Jo (nee Bell).  Loving father of Ryan Hack, and Paul Hack and his wife Treva.  Cherished grandfather of Justin, and Hudson.  Dear brother of Linda and her husband Roger Davey, John Holden, Joseph Holden, Carol Nicholson, Laura Ellis, Janice Weir and Kim Fare.  Kevin will be missed by ... [more]

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May 3, 2025
Kevin Cluderay

Kevin Alan Cluderay, of Durham and formerly of Mississauga, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 in his 36th year. Dear father of Daryan. Beloved son of Kelly Rogers, and Alan Cluderay and his wife Lynne. Kevin will be missed by his aunts Lee Cluderay, and Eve Cluderay; his cousins Sam, Will and Alex; and his many friends. Predeceased by his paternal grandparents Roy and Katherine Cluderay, and his maternal grandmother Shirley Hart. 

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May 3, 2025
Tim Murdock

Timothy Lachlan Alexander Murdock, of Durham, passed away with family by his side at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Dawn (nee Johnson). Loving father of Tyler and Shannon Murdock, Charleen and Chris Talbot, Stephanie Hunt and Josh Harrison, and Phillicia Hunt and Josh McKibbon. Special Poppy of “the triplets” Mason, Miley, and Marcus; Bryer, Savanna, Denisha, Damien, Logan, Kaylynn, Myah, and Mason. Dear son of Ron and ... [more]

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April 28, 2025
Eileen Hooper

Eileen Audrey Hooper (nee Lawrence), of Mount Forest and formerly Durham, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Monday, April 28th, 2025 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Ken Hooper. Loving mother of Steve Hooper and his wife Diane, and Elaine Hooper. Cherished grandmother of Matthew and his partner Shelby, Joshua and his wife Allie, Bradey and his partner Kait, Travis and his wife Karah, Elizabeth and her partner Ryan, and Tristan and his partner Cass. Great-grandmother of Carma, ... [more]

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April 27, 2025
Delene Russell

Delene Anne Russell (nee Love), of RR#1 Priceville, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital Kitchener with family by her side on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Ken Russell. Proud mother of Lori and her husband Steve Tong. Cherished grandma of Justin and Joel. Favourite sister of Allan Love and his wife Sandra, and Doran Love and his wife Brenda. Loving sister-in-law of Helen Love, Arlene Love, Elaine Love, Cathie Love, Joanne and Jim Ingratta, Ron and Yvonne Russell, and Marianne ... [more]

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April 24, 2025
Jake Penner

September 7, 1939 - April 24, 2025

Jake Penner passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 24, 2025 at the age of 85 years. Jake was most recently a resident of Luther Village on the Park retirement community in Waterloo, Ontario.

Jake was born September 7, 1939 in Vita, Manitoba, and lived with his parents and five siblings on a farm near Altona, Manitoba. 

Upon graduating from high school in Altona Jake moved to Winnipeg to study at the University ... [more]

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April 22, 2025
Ronald

Ronald Irvin Addis

Jan. 16th, 1937- April 22nd, 2025 in his 89th year, passed away peacefully at Hanover Hospital. He was born and raised in Galt and along with his wife, Barbara retired to the Hanover area about twenty-five years ago.

He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Margaret, wife Barbara, sisters Betty Hancock (Doug), Lola Gilks (Al), Helen Kunert (Joe) and great grandson Elijah. He also had several Brothers & Sisters in law who predeceased him.

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April 18, 2025
Bill

William Clifton Elvidge, of Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Friday, April 18th, 2025 in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Beech). Loving father of Jill and her husband Cody Schenk, and Dana and her husband Trevor Speers. Cherished Poppa of Curtis Schenk and his friend Bridgette, Rachel Schenk and her friend Clayton, Ava Speers, and Drew Speers. Bill will be missed by his devoted nephew Rob Elvidge. Dear brother of Ken Elvidge and Rose, Narcia Watson and Russell, and Kathy ... [more]

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April 16, 2025
Kathy Gilbert

Kathleen Louise Gilbert, of Priceville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Judy Galbraith. Loving sister of Lloyd Gilbert and his partner Lori, and Fred and his partner Debbie. Cherished aunt of Chris Gilbert, Marc Gilbert, Adam Gilbert, Emily Gilbert, and Sara Miles. Kathy will be missed by her beloved pets, Benson and Bisbee. Predeceased by her parents Dorey and Donna Gilbert. 

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April 9, 2025
Betty Bell

Betty Joyce Bell (née King), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 in her 94th year.  Beloved wife of William “Bill” Bell.  Betty had two daughters and will be missed by her stepdaughter Helen and her husband Cameron Alexander.  Predeceased by her siblings Irene, Dorothy, and Ted.

Cremation has taken place. 

Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham. 

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April 3, 2025
Art Cousins

Arthur William Dixon Cousins, of Durham, passed away with his family by his side at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 in his 75th year. 

Art was born on November 24th, 1950 to the late Joyce and Eric Cousins. Art is lovingly remembered by his wife Anne Cousins (nee Duncan), his daughter Patricia Cousins, his in-laws Linda and Donny MacKenzie, and Sharon and Bill Postlethwaite, his grandchildren Jasmine Cousins, and Jacob Vella and his partner Nikita ... [more]

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April 1, 2025
Tom Leatham

Thomas Bernard Leatham, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (née Reynolds). Loving father of Heather Leatham and her husband David Chambers, and Jamie Leatham and his wife Kaitlyn Clark. Cherished Poppa of Jack and Thomas.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home on Saturday, June 14th from 2 – 4 p.m. As an expression ... [more]

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March 31, 2025
Rob

Robert Bruce McCulligh, of Durham, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre-Kincardine on Monday, March 31st, 2025 in his 64th year. He was a beloved husband to Mary. Brother to Mike and Joan McCulligh, Libby and Bryan Darroch, Jerry and Pam McCulligh, Paul and Lisa McCulligh, Tim and the late Gloria McCulligh. Brother-in-law, father, father figure, grandfather, uncle, and will be deeply missed by his “Turtle”, his little boy “Edison”, his extended family and friends, and his ... [more]

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March 30, 2025
Mark Ouellette

Mark Richard Ouellette, of RR# 1 Priceville and formerly of Chatham, passed away on Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at the age of 58. Husband of Bonita. Loving father of Lise Ouellette and her husband Ryan, and Mitchell Ouellette and his wife El. Loving stepfather of Michelle Williams and Erin, and Tony Harris and Tara. Proud grandfather to Myranda, Kane, Reuben, and Jillian. Dear brother of Betty Hummer, Randy Ouellette, Gary Ouellette and his wife Wendy, and brother-in-law of Linda Ouellette. “Peeps” ... [more]

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March 24, 2025
Nora Eccles

Nora Isabel Eccles (nee Ferguson), of Hanover and formerly of Durham, passed away at McVean Lodge, Hanover on Monday, March 24th, 2025 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Roy Eccles. Loving mother of Pat and her husband Wayne Kress, Jim Eccles and his wife Karen, and John Eccles and his wife Kathy. Fondly remembered by her 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Edith Clark, and Russell Ferguson, and sister-in-law of Eveyln Ferguson, and Marybell and ... [more]

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March 24, 2025
Gordon Smith

Gordon Donald Smith, of Dornoch, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Chesley on Monday, March 24th, 2025 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Marion Smith (nee Hines). Loving father of Ruthann Smith and her husband Chris Funston, Ellnor and her husband John Van Eck, Elaine and her husband Tim Young, Rosemary Smith, Gayle and her husband Mike Baker, and Dennis and his wife Joanne Hines. Father-in-law of Gary Hooper. Proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. ... [more]

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March 21, 2025
Linda Charlton

Linda Shirley Charlton (nee Pfeffer), of RR#3 Ayton, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Friday, March 21st, 2025 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Carl Charlton. Loving mother of Jeffery Charlton, Terry Charlton and his partner Tracey, Trevor Charlton, Troy Charlton, Matthew Charlton, and Nicole Charlton. Cherished grandmother of Miranda, Hayes, Corvus, Jacob, Cody, Courtney and Chayse. Dear sister of Irvin Pfeffer, Gary Pfeffer, and Ronald Pfeffer and his wife Krista; ... [more]

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March 17, 2025
Jesse Cadeau

Jesse Wade Cadeau, of Durham, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 17th, 2025 in his 46th year. Dear son of Bonnie Farrell. Jesse will be missed by Bonnie’s partner, Stephen Weston, and by his aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to West Grey Youth Centre would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham. 
 

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March 11, 2025
Gary Raymond Bailey

May 23rd, 1934 - March 11th, 2025

Gary passed away at the Hanover Hospital at the age of 90. Our family is saddened by his passing, but honouring of his incredible life.

Gary was the beloved husband of Constance Margery (nee Thiel). Dad is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his children; Byron Ward Bailey, and Jilanna Marie and her husband Dave Gibson. Treasured Grandfather of Tabitha and her husband Mike Cunningham, Nicole Gibson, Jessie-Ann Gibson and her partner Adea, Nathen ... [more]

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March 9, 2025
Harley Berry

Harley Graydon Berry, formerly of Durham, now of Cedarcroft Retirement Home in Stratford, passed away at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 9th, 2025 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Smail). Loving father of Don Berry and his wife Mary, Wayne Berry and his wife Karen, Paul Berry and his wife Catherine, and Mark Berry and his wife Michelle. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Krystle and Katrina, and great grandfather of Lyric and Lillyana. 

Harley was active in ... [more]

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March 6, 2025
Emilia Potyondi

Emilia Potyondi (nee Nagy), of Durham and formerly of Burk’s Falls, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley on Thursday, March 6th, 2025 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Jozsef Potyondi. Loving mother of Ted Vilagos and his wife Liz, and Tammy Nagy, and step-mother of Marika and her late husband Gary Nietvelt, and Joe Potyondi and his wife Tina. Cherished grandmother of Jody and step-grandmother of Kyle, Tyler, Matthew, Hailey, Devon, and step-great-grandmother of Wylder. ... [more]

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March 4, 2025
Alex Cook

Alexander James Cook, of Priceville and formerly of Brampton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 in his 41st year. Beloved husband of Lauren (nee Homebrook). Loving father of Hunter and Sawyer Cook. Dear son of Robert Cook and Cynthia Froud-Cook. Cherished brother of Sarah and her husband Daniel Cooke and uncle of Sydney and Caitlin. Alex will be missed by his extended family and many friends.

Cremation will take place. A come and go celebration of Alex’s life will be held ... [more]

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February 27, 2025
Wilfred Yusek

Wilfred Henry Yusek of Bracebridge, formerly of Durham and Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, February 27th, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 99 years.

Loving father of Vaughn Yusek of Thedford, Dawn O’Keeffe and her partner Larry White of Durham, Ronni and her husband Bill McLelland of Sombra, Kerry and her husband Bill English of Val Therese and father-in-law of Ray Beitz of Brantford. Cherished grandfather of Kyle (Julie), Justin, Jessica (Will), Erin, Tyler ... [more]

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February 26, 2025
Tony Gomes

Tony Gomes, of Markdale, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Laurie (nee Baldwin). Loving father of Angela Ritchie, Toni Gomes, and Karina and her partner Cory Clarmo. Cherished grandfather of Logan McDonald and his wife Haley, Sabrina McDonald and her partner Preston Reinhardt, and Vincent Gomes-Cameron. Great-grandfather of Otis and Finley. Dear brother of Samuel and Paula Gomes, Marianne and Paige Mootry, and David and Mimi Gomes. Predeceased ... [more]

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February 25, 2025
Mary Plourde

Mary Plourde (nee Kralick), of Durham, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Albert “Bert” Plourde. Loving mother of Debra Gonneau, and Norma Bowden. Grandmother of Heath Gonneau. Stepmother of Derek Plourde. Dear sister of Wayne Williams. Predeceased by her sister Annie Burke, and her stepdaughter Michelle Decheau. 

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.
 

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February 23, 2025
Ian Garvey

Ian Patrick Garvey, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 in his 59th year. Beloved son of Sheila and the late Patrick Garvey. Father of Craig Halpin (Emily). Survived by his siblings Norman Garvey (Brenda), Kim Garvey (Keith), and Karen Bennett. Cremation has taken place. Private interment of cremated remains will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham. 
 

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February 19, 2025
Marilyn Gibson

Marilyn Jean Gibson (nee Cullaton), of Durham, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, 8 days after her 80th Birthday.  Beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Gibson (2012).  Loving mother of Kelly and her husband Rod Grein of Hanover and Kim and her husband Jason Altman of Durham.  Cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn Grein, Josh Grein, Kylie Jarvis (Jon Simo), and Austin Jarvis (Madeline Docherty).  Dear sister of Patricia (John ... [more]

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February 17, 2025
Doug Graves

Douglas Arthur Graves, formerly of Williamsford, Ontario, passed away at Summit Place Long-Term Care Home, Owen Sound on Monday, February 17th, 2025 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Brenda Graves (nee Kuenzig). Dear brother of Helen Maureen Mailman. Doug will be missed by his aunt Helen Graves, his uncle Gordon Graves, his niece Heidi Shea-McGowan and her husband Sean McGowan, his great nephews Owen Charles and Callum Sean Shea-McGowan, the Kuenzig family, and his good friends Michele and ... [more]

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February 16, 2025
Helen Gammon

Helen Alvina Gammon (August 2, 1934 – February 16, 2025)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Alvina Gammon (nee Weppler), in her 91st year, on February 16, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born and raised on a family farm outside Varney, Ontario, Helen was the beloved wife of William (Bill) Leonard Gammon for more than 68 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Hilda Wilhelmine Kraft Weppler and Eugene Philip Weppler, and her brother ... [more]

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February 12, 2025
AnnaJane Gruber

AnnaJane Elizabeth Gruber (nee Altrogge), of Hanover, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham, Ontario on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, in her 84th year. She was born August 15, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Harland and Anna Altrogge. She married Wilhelm Gruber on May 15, 1965, and they had three children, Susanne (Robert) Marshall of Skaneateles, New York, Heidi Gruber of St. Augustine, Florida, and Bill (Brijette) Gruber of Bradford, Ontario. She was the cherished grandmother of Joshua Marshall, Christina ... [more]

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February 12, 2025
Erwin Robb

Erwin Robertson Robb passed away peacefully at the Hanover and District Hospital at the age of 90. Erwin was born in Wellington County to the late Erwin and Marjorie (nee Stephens) Robb. 

Erwin was a quiet man who enjoyed the farming life in his early years. Erwin met the love of his life, Elizabeth, and married in 1967. In 1970 they purchased a farm in the former Bentinck Township and lived there until 1987. He was a very active man that worked at Interforest Ltd. near Durham for many ... [more]

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