Death Notices
Due to families wishes, not all death notices are listed.
January 19, 2022
Kees Van Geem, of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Judith Van Geem (nee Switzer). Loving father of David Van Geem and his wife Lisa of Stokes Bay, Stephanie and her husband David Seeley, Geoffrey Van Geem and his wife Stefanie, and Brian Van Geem and his wife Cathy all of Durham. Fondly remembered by his 10 grandchildren and his many nieces and nephews. Dear brother-in-law of Gail and Ken McEwen of Parry Sound. Predeceased ... [more]
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January 15, 2022
Ian Kenneth Lomax, of Mount Forest and formerly of Guelph, passed away at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Saturday, January 15th, 2022 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Margery (nee Pilling). Loving father of Stephen Lomax, and David Lomax. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa Lomax, Travis Lomax, Joshua Lomax, and Samantha Lomax. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Lomax, Valerie Lomax, Donna Learch, and Dennis and Ann Pilling. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews in England and Canada. ... [more]
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January 1, 2022
Marian Irene Martyn (Milligan nee Patterson), of Strathcona Long Term Care Centre, Mount Forest and formerly of McCullough Lake, passed away after a brief illness at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Saturday, January 1st, 2022 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Steve Martyn. Dear mother of Paul Milligan and his wife Kendra. Cherished grandmother of Garrett Hopkins, Kayley and Ryan Murray, Shelby and Dustin Bell, Travis Rawlings and Nicole Watson, Mathew Rawlings, and Patrick Rawlings. ... [more]
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December 29, 2021
August 8, 1941 - December 29, 2021
William Gordon Alexander Leith passed away peacefully at Grey Gables, Markdale with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 in his 81st year. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Linda (nee Pipher). Dear father of Scott Leith (Shawna), Jason Leith (Nikki), and Melissa Leith (Cody). Stepfather of Duane Hartley, Pamela Tsapoitis, and Connie Edwards (Brian). Cherished grandfather of Chelsea (Jake), Madilyn, Ryan, nine step-grandchildren and two ... [more]
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William Gordon Alexander Leith passed away peacefully at Grey Gables, Markdale with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 in his 81st year. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Linda (nee Pipher). Dear father of Scott Leith (Shawna), Jason Leith (Nikki), and Melissa Leith (Cody). Stepfather of Duane Hartley, Pamela Tsapoitis, and Connie Edwards (Brian). Cherished grandfather of Chelsea (Jake), Madilyn, Ryan, nine step-grandchildren and two ... [more]
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December 29, 2021
James Kenneth Henning, of Ayton, passed away with his wife by his side at London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 in his 76th year. Beloved husband for 53 years of Eunice Henning (nee Fischer). Loving father of Jacqueline (John) Harmon, Janine Henning (Jen Hudspeth), and Janelle Kruiderink (Mark McMillan). Cherished pappa of Lauren and Brayden Brankley, and Lucas and Ella Kruiderink. Dear brother of Vera and her husband Steve Aldersley. Brother-in-law of Dennis ... [more]
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December 26, 2021
Terence Edward Hannah, formerly of Durham, passed away at The Village Seniors Community, Hanover on Sunday, December 26th, 2021 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Sydney Joan Hannah. Loving father of Terry Hannah and his wife Line, and Mavis and her husband Donald Rowe. Fondly remembered by his grandson Adam Hannah and his wife Leah and by his 3 great-grandchildren. Stepfather of Lee Temple and her husband Ralph Reeves, Jim Cuming and his wife Kathy, and Susan Cuming. Predeceased by his daughter ... [more]
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December 24, 2021
Lorne Murray Harris passed away at Country Lane Nursing Home, Chatsworth on Friday, December 24th, 2021 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee McColl). Father of Daryl Harris and Karl Harris. Dear brother of Lloyd Harris and his wife Gloria, Doug Harris and his wife Vanda, David Harris and his wife Janis, and Dawna and her husband Tom Miller. Also remembered by Joan's daughters, Paula Sundquist and Catherine Hampson. Lorne was born on June 4, 1936 in Manitoba, eldest son of the late ... [more]
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December 10, 2021
Andreas Peitz, of Durham, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 10th, 2021 in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Kari (nee Wilson). He will be dearly missed by his children Crystal Peitz, Jennifer Peitz and Brian Ziegler, Andrew Mckechnie, Danielle Wilson, Jess Wilson and Bo Hill, and Tommy Mitchell. Adored Papa of Cheyenne Peitz, Ash Voll, Chayce Voll, Landen Mitchell, and Kacey Steffler. Dear son of Ursula McKechnie and the late Herman Peitz. Cherished brother of Marina Oetelaar, Frank and Anita Peitz, ... [more]
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December 2, 2021
Hugh Ralph Chornaby, of RR#4 Chesley, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Weber). Loving father of Dave Chornaby and his wife Patricia, Cheryl Chornaby, Tony Chornaby, and Chris Chornaby and his wife Kim. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and his wife Victoria, Alyssa and her partner Isaiah, Brandon and his partner Marcy, Kayla and her partner Alex, and Ashley. Proud great-grandfather of Sienna. Dear ... [more]
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November 26, 2021
Vida Elfreda Patterson passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Friday, November 26th, 2021 in her 89th year. Loving mother of Elaine "Pat" and her husband Bill Walker. Cherished grandmother of Scott Walker and his wife Sandra, Gary Walker, Shana and her husband Koya Segawa, and Deborah and her husband Ben Jones. Fondly remembered by her great-grandchildren Olivia Walker, Ronan Jones, Kai Jones, and Russell Walker.
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November 17, 2021
Royden Percy Harrison, of Durham, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Sandy (nee Barfett) and the late Donna (nee Doney). Loving father of Bonnie and her husband Ken McCormack, Nancy and her late husband Larry Batchelor, and Trish and her husband Ron Gillies. Cherished grandfather of Jaime, Katie, Richard, Bradley, and Randy. Also remembered by Sandy's children Brian and Colleen and Papa to Matthew, Cody, Kati, Connor, Sean, and Shannon. Missed ... [more]
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November 17, 2021
Gordon David Marshall, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Edith (nee Matthews). Loving father of Stanley Marshall, Stella and her husband Brian Vautour, Marilyn and her husband Butch Campbell, Suzanne and her husband Craig Vollett, Brenda and her husband Dennis Brown, and Donald Marshall and his wife Heather. Cherished grandfather of Vair, Vicki, Phillip, Lorianne, Mark, Kyle, Reid, Ashley, ... [more]
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November 12, 2021
David John Lawrence, of Durham, passed away with his family by his side at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Friday, November 12th, 2021 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Roseborough). Loving father of the late Jessie Lou and her husband Ralph Moyer, Jo-Ann and her husband Wayne Anderson, Wayne Lawrence and his wife Nancy, Kirk Lawrence and his wife June, and Jackie and her husband Darrel Beacon. Dearly loved by his grandchildren; Evan, Shawn, Kyle, the late Michelle, Cheryll, Erin, Kelsey, ... [more]
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November 12, 2021
Mary Martha "Marty" Perrin (nee Dean), of Hanover and formerly of Caledon, passed away with family by her side at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Friday, November 12th, 2021 in her 75th year. Dear mother of Renee Perrin and her husband Roger. Cherished grandmother of Oliver Wanner, Maximus Wanner, and Benjamin Wanner. Dear sister of Susan Boudreau, Ted Dean and his wife Kim, and David Dean and his wife Dee. Sister-in-law of Donna Dean. Fondly remembered by her nieces: Cindy Dean Fleming and her husband ... [more]
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November 12, 2021
Darrell Dickie Dewar of Hanover, formerly Durham, Ottawa and Moncton, New Brunswick, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, November 12th, 2021, in his 86th year.
Darrell is survived by his three grandchildren, Miriam Dewar, Abigail Tkachenko (Andrew), and Jeremy Dewar, who have all been the source of his greatest pride and daily joy. He is also survived by their mother Lisa Vanderkwaak (David). All reside in Alberta.
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Darrell is survived by his three grandchildren, Miriam Dewar, Abigail Tkachenko (Andrew), and Jeremy Dewar, who have all been the source of his greatest pride and daily joy. He is also survived by their mother Lisa Vanderkwaak (David). All reside in Alberta.
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November 11, 2021
Florence Hazel Marie Forbes (nee Goldsmith), formerly of Durham and Toronto, passed away at Pinecrest Manor Long Term Care, Lucknow on Thursday, November 11th, 2021 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Brian Forbes. Dear sister of LeRoy Goldsmith, and Cliff Goldsmith and his wife Cathy. Sister-in-law of Shirley Goldsmith. Fondly remembered by her special cousin Evelyn Hodkinson and her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Eric and Sadie Goldsmith and by her siblings Alwyn Goldsmith, ... [more]
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October 29, 2021
Emilie Leone Mooney (nee Renton), passed away surrounded by family at London Health Sciences Centre on Friday, October 29th, 2021 in her 81st year. Beloved companion and friend of the late Ivan Wonch. Loving mother of Joseph Priestley and his wife Kathleen, Karen Mooney and her partner Tim Brown, Kim and her husband Christopher McIntyre, and Barbara and her husband John Stavina. Cherished grandmother of Ashley, Erin, Allison, Sydney, Claire and Shannon. Great-grandmother of Calleigh and Nolan. Dear sister ... [more]
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October 17, 2021
Presley Lynn Stoddart, of Durham, passed away suddenly with her family by her side at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 in her 27th year. Beloved and precious daughter of Todd and Cathy (nee Hiltz) Stoddart. Cherished sister of Colton Stoddart. Loving granddaughter of Marlene and the late Ted Stoddart, the late Donna Harman and her husband Jess, and the late Emerson Hiltz. Special niece of Marsha and Randy Reay, Shaun Stoddart and Susan Spielmacher, Rick and Deb Hiltz, ... [more]
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October 17, 2021
Donald Earl Walton, of Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Livermore). Loving father of Marian and her husband Fred Hopkins, David Walton and his partner Lisa Steckly, and Susan and her husband Stephen Schenk. Cherished grandfather of Eric and Courtney Hopkins, Chris and Kali Hopkins, Leanne and Luke Saare, Rylee Schenk, Matthew Schenk, and Brooklyn Schenk. Great-grandfather of Macie, Lilah, Beckham, Nash and ... [more]
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October 9, 2021
Marjorie Susan Moyer (nee Grubb), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late George Moyer. Loving mother of the late Elmer Moyer and his wife Deb, Noreen Dempsey and her late husband Keith, Ralph Moyer and his late wife Jessie Lou, Mervin Moyer and his wife Yvonne, and Iona Wenzel. Cherished grandmother of Lisa (John), Randy, Evan (Melanie), Shawn (Sarah), Kyle, Kristy (Ivan), Caitlin (Jeff), and Adam. Great-grandmother ... [more]
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October 3, 2021
Dorothy Mae Duncan (nee MacMillan), of RR#6 Markdale, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim Duncan. Loving mother of Anne and her husband Art Cousins, Linda and her husband Donny MacKenzie, and Sharon and her husband Bill Postlethwaite. Cherished grandmother of Patricia, Stan (Britt), Rob, Justin (Kristen), Jason (Michelle), Megan (Jeff), Kim, and Jim. Great-grandmother of Jasmine, Jacob, Zack, Ryan, Alora, Charlotte, ... [more]
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October 1, 2021
Peter Charles Sayers, of Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Friday, October 1st, 2021 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Dian Bailey. Loving father of Ricki Sayers, Timmy Sayers, and Robin Sayers. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, numerous brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place.
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September 30, 2021
William Clark Torry, formerly of Durham, has gone to be with God on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Picken) for 67 years. Loving father of the late Cathy (2019) and her husband Stephen Morris, Karen and her husband Larry Matheson, and William Torry and his wife Michele. Cherished grandfather of Gillian and her partner Dereck, Jennifer and her husband Jim, Stacey and her husband Dustin, Andrew and his wife Michelle, Harmony and her husband Shawn, and Curtis. ... [more]
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September 29, 2021
Armand Sherwood Young, of Hanover, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Vi (nee Morley) for 67 years. Loving father of Tim Young and his wife Elaine of Durham, Jim Young and his wife Julie of Cold Lake, Alberta, and Pat and her husband Todd Schuett of Neustadt. Fondly remembered by his 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Robert Young and his wife Helen of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Predeceased by his ... [more]
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September 28, 2021
John Joseph Millea, of Durham, passed away at the Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Grace (nee McKelvie) for 60 years. Loving father of Dave Millea and his wife Betty, Doug Millea and his partner Tiffany, and Kim and her husband George Gross. Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Ryan), Jonny, Josh and Jessie and great-grandfather of Alyssa and Caiden. Dear brother of Mary. Also remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents ... [more]
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September 23, 2021
Karen Anne Gaynor (nee Miller), of RR#1 Elmwood and formerly of Sutton West, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 in her 76th year. Dear friend of Charles Frizell. Loving mother of the late Lorraine Coolahan, and Susan Aultman and her late husband Stephen. Cherished grandmother of Samantha Coolahan, Shawn Coolahan, William Coolahan, Susie Coolahan, Sarah Aultman and Stephanie Aultman. Great-grandmother of Heath, Sydney, Seth and Grace Anne. Sister ... [more]
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September 11, 2021
Wallace Henry Pratt, of Durham, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Edna (nee Weppler). Loving father of Barry Pratt of Durham. Cherished grandfather of Zachary Pratt and his wife Nadia Monast, Wes Pratt and Samantha Pratt, and great-grandfather of Byron Monast-Pratt. Wally will be fondly remembered by sister-in-law Inez Pratt, Laurel Pratt, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Bertha (nee Watson) Pratt, his sisters ... [more]
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September 1, 2021
Mervyn James Dixon, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Edythe Dixon (nee Ramage). Loving father of Greg Dixon and his wife Susan of Southgate, Mark Dixon and his wife Barb of Aberdeen, Diane Sala and her husband Blair of Glen Williams, and Scott Dixon and his wife Kerry of Mount Forest. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by the Ramage and Mercey ... [more]
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August 20, 2021
Christiaan Berend Schieven, resident of Birmingham Lodge Retirement Community, Mount Forest, passed peacefully at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Friday, August 20th, 2021 in his 81st year. Eldest son of the late Christiaan and Gerritje Schieven. Dear husband of Jean (nee McLeod) for 57 years. Cherished father of Chris and his wife Sherry, Paul and his wife Delisa, and Jeff and his wife Charity. Grandfather of Tyler, Kyle, Sierra (Brandon), Arielle (Rhys), and Jennifer (Emmanuel). Great-grandfather ... [more]
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August 10, 2021
Jean Emiley Hooey (nee Atkinson), of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Bob Hooey. Loving mother of Brenda and her husband Fred Doherty, Catherine and her husband Jack Small, Carol and her husband Bob Truax, Brian Hooey and his friend Karen, and Peter Hooey and his wife Kym. Cherished grandmother of Jamie (Christy), Jana (Steve), Jacqueline (Andy), Derek (Gillian), April, Mike (Leanne), and Emily. ... [more]
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August 6, 2021
Peart, Brenda
Brenda Mable Peart (nee Newman), of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham, with her family by her side on Friday, August 6, 2021 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Ross. Loving mother of Cynthia Pridham and her husband Phil of P.E.I, and Starr Wood and her husband Wade of Durham. Cherished grandmother of Catlyn Caron, Taylor Peart (Roy Williamson), Mario Teston (Courtney Paylor), and Lucretia Peart (Mathew Watson), and great-grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Marlene ... [more]
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Brenda Mable Peart (nee Newman), of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham, with her family by her side on Friday, August 6, 2021 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Ross. Loving mother of Cynthia Pridham and her husband Phil of P.E.I, and Starr Wood and her husband Wade of Durham. Cherished grandmother of Catlyn Caron, Taylor Peart (Roy Williamson), Mario Teston (Courtney Paylor), and Lucretia Peart (Mathew Watson), and great-grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Marlene ... [more]
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August 1, 2021
Earl Stanley Mountain, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, August 1st, 2021 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Eberth ). Beloved father of Darrell Mountain and his wife Sandra, and Brian Mountain and his wife Kim. Cherished grandfather of Brandon Mountain and his wife Kristen, Rochelle Mountain and her fiancé Mike Meier, Kaitlin Mountain and her friend Nick Brill, and Larissa Mountain and her friend Connor Fedy-Williton. Great-grandfather of Brianne. ... [more]
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July 27, 2021
Brenda Cathy Dyck (nee Perry), of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 in her 68th year. Beloved wife of Wes Dyck for 48+ years. Loving mother of Nathan Dyck and his wife Carrie, Austin Dyck and his wife Megan, and Adrienne and her husband Tim Cromeenes. Cherished grandmother of four. Dear sister of Gwen and her husband Larry Lafollette, and Steve Roberts and his wife Heidi. Sister-in-law of Merrill and Teresa Dyck, Jen Dyck, Murray Dyck, Howard ... [more]
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July 25, 2021
Ruth Arnetta (nee Dickson) MacDonald, of Durham, passed away on Sunday, July 25th, 2021 in her 94th year. Loved wife of the late Ross (2014). Mother of David (Carol), Lynda Doyle (Sandy), Dianne Mighton (Don), and Lyall (Dorothy). Grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 11. Predeceased by her parents Bert and Janie Dickson, brothers Keith and Darrell Dickson, and sister Essie Brown.
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July 23, 2021
Joseph George Edwin Detzler, of Durham, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 in his 87th year with his wife, son Tracy, and daughter-in-law by his side. Beloved husband of the former Sherrin Leatham (nee Bundscho). Loving father of Tracy Detzler and his wife Debbie, Lezlee Detzler and her partner Janet, and Dale Detzler. Cherished grandfather of April and her partner Anup, Cole, Evan and his partner Lynn, Chloe, Amelia and her partner James. Step-father of Kerry and her husband ... [more]
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July 10, 2021
Shane Ronald Wright, of Regional Municipality of Waterloo, passed away suddenly in a car accident on Saturday, July 10th, 2021 in his 58th year. Father of Josh, Ron, Vanessa, Shayln, and Thadd. Dear son of Shirley Veen and the late Ron Wright. Brother of Shawney, Trev, and Sheriann. Remembered by his grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his stepfather John Veen. Appreciation is extended to the first responders who attended the accident.
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July 4, 2021
Ronald James Hopkins, formerly of Durham, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday, July 4th, 2021 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Heft). Dear stepfather of Rob (Shannon), and Trish (Jeff). Predeceased by his parents Smith and Eulalia Hopkins.
A private family service will be held. Interment at Durham Cemetery.
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July 3, 2021
Gertrude Joy Grein (nee Trafford), of Ayton, passed away on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Grein. Loving mother of the late Gertrude and her husband Stephen Byers, Gerald Grein and his wife Mary and Janette and her husband Michael Andersen. Cherished grandmother of Mark Byers and his wife Cindy, Heather Byers and her partner Don Tuttle, Adam Grein and his wife Kirsten, Tyler Grein, Nicole Andersen and Emily Andersen. Remembered by her great-grandchildren Nicole, Noah, ... [more]
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June 25, 2021
Elgin Harvey Bradford Coutts, of RR#1 Elmwood, passed away at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Friday, June 25th, 2021 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Reay). Dear father of Stacey and her husband Rick Bell, Trevor Coutts and his wife Lisa Geddes, Vanessa and her husband Ricky Hall, and Jessica and her husband Darren Emke. Cherished "Gramps" of Sierra, Chelsey, Colton, Sawyer, Phoenix, Landon, Lexi, Dakota, Addison, Reese, Mason, Aubree and Brynlee. Dear son-in-law of Irvin and ... [more]
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June 24, 2021
Reta Wells Lawrence (nee MacDougall), formerly of Durham, passed away at Caressant Care Harriston on Thursday, June 24th, 2021 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Chester Lawrence. Predeceased by her parents James and Lucy MacDougall, her brother Russell MacDougall and his late wife Marie. Reta will be sadly missed by her many cousins. Reta worked as a hairdresser for 50 years and she also cleaned the medical centre for 25 years.
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May 30, 2021
Royden George Noble, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, May 30th, 2021 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Sharon Noble. Dear father of David Noble and his wife Barb, Eleanor Lamont, and John Noble. Remembered by his 4 grandchildren. Brother-in-law of Pat and Glenn Love, and Richard Mason. Also remembered by Sharon's sons Daryl Sanderson and Dan Sanderson. Predeceased by his first wife Jean Noble, and his sisters Mary Emke and Edna McLean.
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May 29, 2021
Marilyn Norma Lamont (nee Smith), of Mount Forest, passed away on Saturday, May 29th, 2021 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Lamont. Loving mother of Keith Lamont and his wife Cindie of Mount Forest, Darlene and her husband Murray Runhart of Atwood, and Susan and her husband Brian Harkness of Cambridge. Cherished grandmother of Ryan Runhart and his partner Amanda M., Sabrina and her husband Mitchell Simpson, Richard Runhart and his partner Amanda S., Jason Lamont and his wife Breanna, Larissa ... [more]
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May 7, 2021
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brian Alexander Heughan at the age of 61, on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Toronto Western Hospital. Brian was the youngest son of Jim and Colleen Heughan. Brian was much loved and will be greatly missed by his brother Robert (Francine Ouimet), his nephew and niece, William and Emily, his cousin, Peter Gorrell (Gena), the Ouimet family, Sam Totah, his mentor and friend at the Coda Health organization, and the staff and his friends ... [more]
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May 4, 2021
James William Watson, of Durham, passed away in Durham on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 in his 70th year. Dear father of Jamie Watson, Sean Watson, and Matthew Watson. Grandfather of Payton, Teagan, Roin and Madisyn. Also remembered and missed by the love of his life Narcia Watson. Dear brother of Maria and her husband Joe Westcott, Cindy Watson-Coleman and her husband Kevin Coleman, and John Watson and his wife Maria Pacheco. Predeceased by his parents James and Agnes Watson.
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April 29, 2021
Marion Hilda Matthews (nee Smith), formerly of Durham and Mount Forest, passed away at Lee Manor, Owen Sound on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Matthews. Dear sister of Leonard Seifried, Kathleen Forbes, Shirley and her husband Garry Baker, and Betty Anne and her husband Don Riddell. Dear sister-in-law of Linda Smith, Doreen Matthews, and Gordon Marshall. Fondly remembered by the Matthews family and her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her mother Hilda Smith, ... [more]
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April 26, 2021
Vera Marion Ethel Firth (nee Shaver), of London and formerly of Durham, passed away at London Health Sciences - University Hospital on Monday, April 26th, 2021 in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Firth. Loving mother of Donald Firth of Ottawa, and Susan and her husband Jack Brady of London. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and families. Predeceased by her siblings Lyle, Charles and Gerald Shaver, Pearl Ferguson and Iva Bush.
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April 17, 2021
Patricia Joanne Hack (nee Bell), of Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Saturday, April 17th, 2021 in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Kevin Hack. Loving mother of Ryan Hack and his wife Jackie Jeffrey, and Paul Hack. Cherished grandmother of Justin, Hudson, Sophie, and Maddie. She will be missed by her mother-in-law of Josephine Hack. Sister-in-law of Carol, Laura, Kim, Janice, Linda, John, and Joe. Predeceased by her parents James and Elvyn Bell, and her sister-in-law Beverly Stow. ... [more]
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April 13, 2021
Catherine Diane Breen, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 in her 64th year. Beloved daughter of Catherine and the late Jack Breen. Cherished sister of Karen Breen-Reid and her husband Michael Reid. Adored by her nephews Christopher Reid and his wife Caroline, and Mark Reid. Fondly remembered by her family and friends.
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April 6, 2021
Richard "Dick" Alexander Castell, of Wiarton, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Wiarton, on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Thelma Castell (nee Shelkey) and the late Ellen "Jo" Castell (nee Brown). Loving father of Kimberly Castell-Prime and her husband David Prime, Richard Castell and Michele Castell. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Castell, Joleen Castell, Aaron Weirmier, James Weirmier and great-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Mary Young, Cathy Bradish, Allen Castell ... [more]
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April 5, 2021
Zoi Kollias, of Durham, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 5th, 2021 in her 72nd year. Loving mother of Sofia and her husband Don Graham, the late Angie Kollias, and John Kollias and his partner Cathy Robinson. Proud grandmother of Justin, Kristina, Christopher, Zoe, Luke, Olivia, Jade, Mia, Erin, Alexander, Charlie, and Jack. Dear sister of Ritsa and Tony Tsirigotis, and Sakis and Helen Arvenitis. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends.
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