Death Notices

Marjorie Lynn McIntyre (nee MacDonald), of RR#1 Priceville, passed away suddenly as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 in her 66th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Ken McIntyre for 30 years. Loving mother of Bradley McIntyre and his wife Gen of Hamilton, ON; Moira and her husband Conor McKinley of Vancouver, BC; Cameron McIntyre and his wife Jennifer of Walkerton, ON; and Rebecca McIntyre of Medicine Hat, AB. Cherished grandmother of Audrey Lynn. Dear sister of Murray ... [more]

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Tom Mason, of Durham, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, August 16th, 2018 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Pauline Mason (nee Wells) for 55 years. Loving father of June and her husband Kirk Lawrence, Joy and her husband Steve Beggs, and Guy Mason and his wife Sheri. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Jim Mason and his wife Lynda, Dolly Hills and her friend Mario, Steve Plester and his friend Gloria, and John Plester and his wife Dawn. Fondly ... [more]

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Arlene Juanita Graham, of RR#4 Durham, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, August 13th, 2018 in her 64th year. Beloved wife of Hans Andersen. Loving mother of Dalton "Don" Chapman and his wife Tracy, Crystal De Costa-Johnson and her husband Jim Johnson, Cody Andersen and his wife Kayla, and Serena De Costa and her husband Greg Prince-Cox. Cherished grandmother of Cassandra Johnson, Noah Johnson, Owen Chapman, Paige Chapman, and Christopher Vincent. Dear sister of Earl Graham and his wife Margaret, ... [more]

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Barbara Jean Watson (nee Miller), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday, August 5th, 2018 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Verdun Watson. Loving mother of Pastor Eric Watson and his wife Judy of Kincardine, Iris and her husband Rick Wells of Durham, and Karen and her husband Peter Ruigrok of Hanover. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Morley Miller and sister-in-law of Barbara Miller, Margaret Miller and Phoebe Miller. ... [more]

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Ruth Elvira Beard (nee McNally), passed away on Friday, August 3rd, 2018 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Beard. Loving mother of Sheldon Beard and David Beard and his wife Margaret. Cherished grandmother of Sheldon's children, Owen and Madeline, and David and Margaret's children, Patrick, Connor and Caelan. Ruth will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and her dear friends. Predeceased by her siblings, Clarence McNally, Velma (the late Bob Jackson), Gordon McNally (the late ... [more]

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Thomas "Tom" Cordick, of RR#3 Elmwood, passed at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Rachel Ina Cordick (nee McDougall). Cherished father of Tom Cordick and his wife Sandy. Dear brother-in-law of Ken and Sharon McDougall, and Keith and Carol McDougall. Tom will be missed by his four legged companion, Bailey, and his 2 grandpuppies. He is fondly remembered by several nieces, nephews and their families, dear friends and church family. ... [more]

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Elizabeth "Betty" Agnes Manarey (nee McWaters), of Durham, passed away at the Chapman House, Owen Sound on Saturday, July 28th, 2018 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Gord Manarey (August 1, 2017). Dear sister of Norm McWaters and his wife Marg, Ron McWaters and his wife Jan, and Sheila and her husband David Robinson. Sister-in-law of John and Marion Manarey. Betty will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and her dear friends. She will be missed by her four legged companion, ... [more]

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Nelson Paul Kurt, of RR#4 Durham, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 14th, 2018 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Esther Kurt (nee Stemmler) for sixty five years. Loving father of Denise and her husband Patrick Turner of Durham, Joanne Kurt of Durham and Jeff Kurt and his wife Tina of Chapleau. Cherished grandfather of Travis Kurt, Eliza (David) Dippel, Amy (Ken) Liversage, Vicki (Doug) Lorentz, and Laura Jauch (Trevor). Great-grandfather of Cody, Riley, Grace, Isaac, Luke, Phillip, Brooke, ... [more]

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John 'Jack' Graham Ferguson, of Durham and formerly of Holstein, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Friday, June 29th, 2018 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Hazel Joyce Ferguson (nee Lucas). Loving father of Barbara and her husband John Duffin of Orangeville, Donald Ferguson of Newmarket, and Brenda and her husband Ernie Bender of Durham. Fondly remembered by his 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Jessie Pittman, Ella White, Norman Ferguson and his wife Derlene, Mike ... [more]

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Laura Edith Paine (nee Ormiston), of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Friday, June 8th, 2018 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Paine. Loving mother of Evelyn Black and her husband Ira of Durham and Janet Richardson and her husband Ron of Lion's Head. Cherished grandmother of Laura Lynn Richardson (Kevin), Lydia Shaw (Philip), Rebecca Jean Paul (Ron), Joel Black (partner Wes) and great-grandmother of Nathan Richardson, Elizabeth Richardson, Margaret Shaw, ... [more]

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Gretta Mary Agnes Anderson (nee Watson), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Friday, June 1st, 2018 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Anderson. Loving mother of Wayne Anderson and his wife Jo-Ann, Doug Anderson and John "Andy" Anderson all of Durham. Cherished grandmother of Shane Anderson, Kayla Anderson and Keith Guse, Cheryll and Dereck Draper, Erin and Justin Milne, Kelsey and Vince Rogister, Austin Anderson, and Ashley Anderson and Matt Bartley. Dear great-grandmother ... [more]

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Mary Elizabeth Ritchie (nee Porter), of Georgetown, passed away at Extendicare Halton Hills, Georgetown, on Saturday, May 26th, 2018 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Donald Ritchie of Georgetown. Loving Mother of Donna and her husband Dean Fantin of Mississauga, Steven Ritchie and his wife Cheryl of Surrey, British Columbia, and Karen and her husband Daniel Hipson of Georgetown. Cherished grandmother of Derek Fantin (Stephanie Lianzakis), Jeremy Fantin (Stephanie Larose), Nathaniel Hipson, Ava Hipson and ... [more]

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Cecil Alexander Cameron, of Durham and formerly of Holstein, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce (nee Parkinson). Loving father of Alexander "Sandy" Cameron and his wife Alice of Pipestone, Manitoba, Donald Cameron of Holstein, and Benjamin Cameron and his wife Bonnie of Durham. Cherished grandfather of Heather Cameron, Thomas Cameron and his wife Angela, and Christine and her husband Dave Clark. Great-grandfather of ... [more]

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Oren Spence Hopkins passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Deanna Hopkins (nee Lang). Loving father of Fred and Marian Hopkins, Cheryl and Ken Nelson, Susan Spielmacher and Shaun Stoddart, and Darryl and Kim Hopkins, all of West Grey. Proud Poppa of grand-kids Eric (Courtney), Chris (Kali), Leanne, Sarah (Tom), Nicole (Jay), Blake, Lance, Ally, Cole, Delaney, and great-grandkids Macie, Lilah, Kylar, Keilee, Lelenn, Blayden, Riley, Miller, and Hudson. ... [more]

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Jean Margery Laughlin (nee Monk), of Kitchener and formerly of Durham and Hanover, passed away at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Laughlin. Loving mother of Joyce and her husband Ernie Kailing of Elmira, Patricia and her husband Bruce Ireland of Kitchener, Gary Laughlin and his wife Donna of Durham, Janice and her husband Dwayne Schaus of Woodstock and the late Jennifer and her husband Ian Munro of Hamilton. Cherished ... [more]

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Lloyd Rutherford Haslam, of Durham, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Thursday, March 29th, 2018 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Diane Haslam. Loving father of Karen Thomas and her husband Richard, Kim Hunter and her husband Mike and Kelly May and her husband John. Cherished grandfather of Megan and Hannah Hunter and Alyssa May. Dear brother of Kathleen Snelling, Mildred Saunders and her husband John, Frieda Fletcher and her husband Ray and Ruth Armstrong. Predeceased by his siblings ... [more]

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Leonard Kenneth Smith, of Priceville and formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Central Place Retirement Community, Owen Sound on Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 in his 88th year. Fondly remembered by his cousins John Felce and his wife Jane and family, and Lynda Bannister and family. Predeceased by his mother Norma Smith, his aunt and uncle Isabella and Arthur Pennock and by his cousin Mary Felce and her late husband Bob. Leonard valued St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and his church family. Leonard was a resident ... [more]

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Bob Heft, of Hanover, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in his 68th year. Dear brother of Donna Hopkins and her husband Ron. Cherished uncle of Rob (Shannon), and Trish (Jeff). Predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Ethel Heft.

In the spirit of Bob, we ask you raise a glass in his memory.

Following Bob's wishes cremation has taken place, and no public visitation will be held.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to West Grey Minor Hockey ... [more]

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Neil Edward "Ted" MacCannell, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, February 25th, 2018 in his 90th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Helen (nee Merkley) and by his dear son Gregory Mark MacCannell. Ted will be remembered by his sister-in-law Pearl MacCannell and his nieces, nephews and friends. Also predeceased by his siblings Jean Ferguson, Mervyn MacCannell, Violet McLean, Anne Irwin, Clifford MacCannell, Grant MacCannell, Ray MacCannell and Lois Hoag.

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Jeanette Elizabeth Ann McNabb (nee Frook), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Monday, February 12th, 2018 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Virgil McNabb for 58 years. Loving mother of Rhonda Lantz, Rodney McNabb and his wife Gail, Randy McNabb and his wife Vicki, and Kristi Acres and her husband Adam. Cherished grandmother of Daryl Eagles (Amanda), Darcy Eagles (Leigh), Kelsey Lantz; Denika McNabb (Tyler), Taylor McNabb; Kyle McNabb (Jessica), Chantelle McNabb (Brandon), Danielle McNabb, ... [more]

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Myrtle Margaret Timmins (nee Marshall), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace on Friday, February 9th, 2018 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Graham Timmins. Loving mother of Mary Collins of Kitchener, Florence Lyle and her husband Wayne of Georgia, Robert Timmins and his wife Anna-Marie of Glenelg Township and Catherine Turner and her husband Brent of Bentinck Township. Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Pearl McCannell of Durham, Doreen MacCannell ... [more]

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Daniel Jean Louis LaLonde, of Durham, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Sherry for 51 years. Loving father of Jean and his wife Felicia. Danny will be fondly remembered by his grandson Aries. Predeceased by his daughter Patricia Jeanne.

Following Danny's wishes cremation has taken place.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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Robert Prosper Porter, of Durham, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 in his 78th year. Beloved son of the late Prosper and the late Maggie Porter. Dear brother of Bill Porter and his friend Judy Allis, and Mary and her husband Don Ritchie. Bob will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service to Celebrate Bob's life will take place at the Durham Cemetery, on Saturday, June 2nd at 11 ... [more]

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Frederick George Clark, of Hamilton, passed away suddenly at Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, January 28th, 2018 in his 71st year. Dear brother of Glen Holloway and his wife Brenda of Kitchener, Joyce and her husband Bruce Raycraft of Hanover, Bill Holloway and his wife Vivian of Guelph and Kay and her husband Ivan Huehn of Hanover. Predeceased by his sisters Betty Renz and Lorraine Bridge. Fred worked for over 27 years as a truck driver for QuikX.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Fred's ... [more]

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Veteran of WWII
James Patrick Smith, formerly of Durham, passed away at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Monday, January 22nd, 2018 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Hilaria Smith. Loving father of Edith and her husband Gino DiPede of Scarborough, Linda and her husband Dennis Whaling of Exeter, and Joan Smith of St. Marys. Cherished grandfather of Jamie, Laura and Nick DiPede, Chris, Michael, Paul and David Whaling, and Nora Smith. Fondly remembered by his great-grandchildren Dean, Sam and ... [more]

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