Death Notices

Linda "Lynnie" Susan Hiltz (nee Nielsen), of Durham, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late Ken Hiltz. Dear sister of Leif Nielsen and his wife Donna and Kurt Nielsen and his wife Lori (Loretta). Lynnie will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at McNeil Cemetery, Priceville on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend and ... [more]

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"Butch" Ross L. Graham born February 2nd, 1935 in Barrie, ON, the youngest of four children, passed peacefully at the Hanover and District Hospital with his loving wife Villy and beloved son Terry by his side on Friday, January 8th, 2021. Forever grateful for his presence in our lives are his wife Villy, his children by his first wife Sara (deceased), Terry (Janet) and Joy (Allan). And Villy's children Colleen (Dwayne) and Cheryl (Richard). Butch was an inspirational Grampy to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ... [more]

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John Clarence Stokes, of RR#6 Markdale, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Monday, December 21st, 2020 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Janis (nee Heathcote). Loving father of Ann and her husband Jeff Sills, and Jim Stokes and his wife Terri. Cherished grandfather of Liam, Ainsley and Olivia Sills. Dear nephew of Hazel Stokes and Mary Stokes.

Cremation has taken place.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Diabetes Canada would be appreciated by the family.

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David Earl Leonard Vollett, of Durham, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Friday, December 18th, 2020 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Lorna Vollett (nee Brockelbank) for 70 years. Loving father of Wayne Vollett and his wife Jane, and Craig Vollett and his wife Suzanne. Cherished grandfather of Kyle and Reid Vollett. Fondly remembered by Linda Ballantyne, Larry Vollett, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Wilmer Vollett, and sisters Grace Arnett ... [more]

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Karl Kinkartz Sr., of RR#1 Holstein, passed away on Monday, December 14th, 2020 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte Kinkartz. Loving father of Karl Jr., Maria, Elisabeth, Gabriele, and the late Andreas. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews in Austria and Switzerland. Predeceased by his sisters Josefine, Maria, Ida (Sister Klothilde), Hedwig, and his brothers Heinrich and Jakob.

A private mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment at ... [more]

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Richard "Buddy" Granville Smith, of Crawford, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Services, Durham on Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at the age of 83. Husband of Jennifer Ruttan-Smith. Remembered by sister-in-law Peggy Ruttan, The Ruttan Family, nephew Paul Haigh, daughters; Linda, Charlene and Karen, grandchildren Lola and Karlin and sisters Kathleen Haigh and June Salsbury (Susan, Cathy and Nancy). Buddy grew up in Toronto on Millwood Avenue, and worked for IBM until 1991 when he retired. Buddy was an ... [more]

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Bernice Marilyn Hodgins-Haight (nee Kirkpatrick) RN, in her 84th year, passed away on November 24th, 2020 at the Sakura House in Woodstock, Ontario. With dignity and courage, she acknowledged her illness in October of this year at which time she decided to enjoy her remaining time at home, with her husband Art (Arthur Haight). Her family rallied around her with support to the end. A special thank you to the team of nurses and PSW's who educated and assisted the family to care for Marilyn in her home.

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Roberta Yvonne Gray (nee Brown), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Gray. Loving mother of Marilyn and her husband Brian Ross, Bob Gray and his wife Debbie and Paul Gray and his wife Nancy. Cherished grandmother of Andrea and her husband Bryan Rowe, Amy and her husband Andrew deVeas, Joanna and her husband Jamie Rushton, Andrew Gray and his wife Juliet, Matthew Gray and his wife Michelle, Danny Gray and his wife ... [more]

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Marilyn Sandra McMann (nee Cox), of Priceville and formerly of Toronto, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday, November 15th, 2020 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Frank McMann. Loving mother of Cathy and her husband Bob Smith, Edward McMann, and Frank McMann and his partner Marlene. Cherished grandmother of Laura and Rob, Alexander, Sara and Zach, Cassandra, Emily and Ethan, Douglas, and Elliot. Great-grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Dorothy Stein. Predeceased by her grandson ... [more]

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Dolores Eilene Weber (nee Hamilton) passed away peacefully at the Owen Sound Hospital on Sunday, November 1st, 2020. She was in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Morely Weber. She was born on November 23rd, 1933 in Scotia, Ontario to the late Andrew and Lillie (nee Schamehorn) Hamilton. She was raised in Scotia and Hornepayne. She spent her life serving others as a bank teller in Hornepayne, a Registered Nurse in Pembroke and Kitchener Waterloo and also was an owner of a number of grocery stores ... [more]

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Laurie Ann McPhee, of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace on Sunday, November 1st, 2020 in her 70th year. Loving daughter of the late Wilfred and Ruby McPhee. Dear sister of Jeff McPhee, and Sandra McPhee. Laurie will be remembered and missed by South East Grey Support Services, members of Knox United Church, and by her dear friend Sharon Stewart.

A funeral service celebrating Laurie's life will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Thursday, November 5th at 1 p.m., with visitation ... [more]

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Jennifer Irene Rogers, of Durham, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 in her 27th year. Loving fiancée of Jordan Beaupre and proud mother of Ovid Beaupre. Cherished daughter of Paul and Brenda Rogers. Dear sister of Holly Rogers, and Bryon Becker. Aunt of Gabe and Lilly Becker. Forever missed by grandparents George and Yvonne Rogers, and Susan Patterson. Daughter-in-law of Robert Beaupre and April Gray, and sister-in-law of Morgan and Amy Beaupre, and Stacey and John Scott. Jenny ... [more]

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Jozsef Potyondi, of Durham and formerly of Burk's Falls, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 in his 79th year. Beloved wife of Emilia (nee Nagy). Loving father of Marika and her husband Gary Neitvelt, Joe Potyondi and his wife Tina, Ted Vilagos and his wife Liz, and Tammy Nagy. Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Tyler, Matthew, Hailey, Devon, and Jody. Dear brother of Piroska, Arthoffer, Istvan and his wife Rosa, Manci, and Marika. Fondly remembered by his extended family in Hungary.

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Susan Gail Nelson, of Durham and formerly of Hanover, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday, October 11th, 2020 in her 59th year. Beloved daughter of Ted and the late Audrey Nelson. Dear sister of Kathy Nelson, Bruce Nelson and his wife Lorilee and Ian Nelson and his wife Lori Landrigan-Nelson. Lovingly remembered by second dad and mom Ernie and Edith Martin, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Susan will be remembered by everyone for her infectious personality and positive outlook ... [more]

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Dougald Lynn McCallum, of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband for 71 years of Florence McCallum (nee Roseborough). Loving father of Lynn McCallum and his wife Sharon, Neil McCallum and his wife Marge, Peggy and her husband Roy Pratt, Randy McCallum and his wife Karin, and Teresa Ferrier-Markle and her husband William. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Frank Symonds, Arlene and ... [more]

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Cathy Dewar, of Durham on September 22nd, 2020. She leaves an ache in the hearts of her husband, Darrell Dewar, and her children; Kevin, Kim (Dave), Kris (Chuck), and Karla (Keith). She was the beloved Grandmother and "GG" to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she referred to as her "babies".

With her marriage to Darrell, Cathy opened her heart to his daughter-in-law Lisa, his grandchildren; Miriam, Abby (Andrew), and Jeremy, brother-in-law ... [more]

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Douglas Elmer Weber, of Mount Forest, passed away on September 11th, 2020 at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with ALS. Loving husband of 50 years to Gayle (nee Lamont), father to Jerry and his wife Vanessa, and Trinda and her life partner Jason Annett. Cherished Poppa to Felicity, Natalie, Adam, and Grayson. Dear brother to Marlene Helmer, Ross Weber, Debbie and her husband Jim Lamb, Connie and her husband Bart Van Andel. Beloved brother in-law to Garry Lamont and his wife Louise, Don Lamont ... [more]

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L. Col Douglas Howard Riddell, of Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 in his 88th year. Beloved husband for 66 years of Marilyn (nee Alexander). Loving father of Alex Riddell and his wife Eva of Alton, Steven Riddell and his wife MaryEileen of Orangeville, and Rebecca and her husband Warren Blain of Rockland. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Marie and her husband Justin Madonia, Benjamin, Laura, and Cassandra. Brother-in-law of Sanne Riddell. Predeceased ... [more]

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With love and laughter James Andrew Atkinson left this world surrounded by peace and comfort. His family and friends will carry James' humour and passion forward and cherish their memories.
James' strength and courage carried him through life's challenges and is an inspiration to all who knew him. James' memory will be carried by his parents, Dianne Atkinson and Robert Powell.

Cremation has taken place.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Muscular Dystrophy Canada would be appreciated by the family.

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Edward Joseph McGilloway was born on October 27, 1931 and passed away on August 14, 2020. The most wonderful, self giving, loving man, our rock, will be sadly missed and never forgotten. He leaves behind his loving wife of 68 years, Eldora (nee McCauley) McGilloway. Loving father of Susan Robson, Danny McGilloway and his wife Sharon, Billy McGilloway, Teresa and her husband Don Madill, Cindy McGilloway, and David McGilloway and his partner Linda. Father-in-law of Bert Venema. Fondly remembered by his ... [more]

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Father Jiri Macenauer, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at his cottage on Thursday, July 30th, 2020 in his 75th year. Dear brother of Ctirod Macenauer and his wife Vera of Czech Republic. He will be fondly remembered by his church families. Predeceased by his parents as well as other relatives in Czech Republic. Father Jiri was ordained to priesthood in 1983 and was a priest with the Hamilton Diocese for over 35 years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 23 ... [more]

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It is with great sadness we share the passing of John "Larry" Suter, of Hanover and formerly of Elmwood and Burlington area in his 74th year at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Sunday, July 12th, 2020. Larry was born in Hamilton, Ontario to Admiral Nelson Suter and Almeida Wyatt. Larry is survived by his sons Blaine Suter and his wife Joyce, Daniel Suter and his wife Michelle, and their mother Carmen. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra. He is fondly remembered by his brother Don Suter and his wife Marj of Elmwood, ... [more]

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Brian Jordan Palmer, of Durham, originally from England, passed away at Chapman House Hospice, Owen Sound on Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Miller), married for 64 years. Loving father of Ashley Palmer and his wife Heidi, Debra and her husband Ron Pharoah, and Niel Palmer and his wife Sheryl. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, and Riki; Amy, and Steve; Emilie, and John; Shawn, and Heather; Will, and Nicole; Adrian, and Devan. Fondly remembered by his great-grandchildren: ... [more]

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Pauline Victoria Cremona (nee Abdilla), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Monday, June 29th, 2020. Loving mother of Charlanne and her husband Paul Sarrazin, and Dylan Cremona and his fiancée Valerie Robinson. Beloved wife of John Cremona. And a caring friend to all who knew her.

A private service will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home. Cremation to follow.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Durham Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family.

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John Beverly Mighton, of Owen Sound, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Blanche (nee Flewelling). Loving father of Brad Mighton and his wife Christine of Calgary, Terri-Lee and her husband Paul McKibbon of Chatsworth, and Doug Mighton and his wife Paula of Kitchener. Cherished Poppa of Alissa (Rick) Audette, Brette (Brandon) Boulter, Brady McKibbon, Tyler (Anne) McKibbon, ... [more]

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