Death Notices

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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Brenda Marion Forsyth (nee Lindsay), of Holstein, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Thursday, March 25th, 2021 in her 60th year. Beloved Wife of Dan Forsyth. Loving Mother of Michael Forsyth and his partner Ginny Alexander, and Mallory Esbaugh and her husband Wes. Proud Granny of Riley Esbaugh. Cherished Daughter of James and the late Marion Lindsay. Dear Sister of Timothy (Denise) Lindsay, Peter (Kristy) Lindsay, and Colleen Stevens. Fondly remembered by her aunts, uncles, nieces, ... [more]

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Jean Elizabeth Auckland (nee Plaskitt), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday, March 21st, 2021 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Auckland. Loving mother of Ken Auckland and his wife Colleen, Gord Auckland, Tom Auckland, Terry Auckland and his wife Donna, and Norma and her husband Larry McFadden. Cherished grandmother of Cheri and her husband Tony Abaza, Dana Auckland and her partner Josh Sicord, Jason Auckland, Jordan McFadden and his partner Nicole Caron and Alex ... [more]

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Agnes Marion Wells (nee McCartney), formerly of Durham, passed away at Summit Place, Owen Sound on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Wells. Predeceased by her brother John McCartney and her sisters Ruby McCartney and Alice Marie Nuhn.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Durham on Saturday, March 20th at 11 a.m. Interment at Hanover Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 protocols masks are required, social distancing must be respected ... [more]

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It is with saddened hearts but with wonderful memories that we announce the passing of Edna Isabel McLean (nee Noble) on Monday, March 8th, 2021 in her 91st year. Edna passed away peacefully at Chapman House with her children by her side. Beloved wife of the late Archibald John McLean. Lovingly remembered by her son Don and daughter Heather (aka Archie) McLean both of Durham, and her daughter-in-law Kathy of Port Elgin. Proud grandmother of Ryan and Crystal McLean of Durham, Marcia McLean, Louis Nuhn, ... [more]

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Raymond Archibald McArthur, of Durham and formerly of Erin, passed away on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Wilson). Loving father of Monica and her husband Mike Denreyer, Shane McArthur and his wife Cathy, and Chris and her husband Brian Wetering. Cherished grandfather of Ryan Denreyer, Samantha Denreyer, Mackenzie Denreyer, Holt McArthur, Hillary and her husband Chris Groshaw, Clar McArthur, Drake Wetering and Hannah Wetering. Dear brother of Shirley and ... [more]

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Alma Margaret Kinsman (nee Shute), of Priceville, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale on Thursday, February 18th, 2021 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Kinsman. Loving mother of Wayne and Brenda Kinsman, Jim and Bonnie Kinsman, Lucille Doxen, Gary and Tina Kinsman, and Debbie and Dave Noble. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Tressa Richards and sister-in-law of Marjorie Weir. Fondly remembered by her many nephews and ... [more]

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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.

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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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Robert Bruce Atkinson, of Durham, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Alice Atkinson (nee Hutchinson). Loving father of Janet Atkinson and her husband Steve Stillaway, Matthew Atkinson and his wife Chrystal and Michelle Atkinson. Cherished grandfather of Allyssia Atkinson, Justin Atkinson and great-grandfather of Jakob Sedman. Dear brother of Shirley Atkinson, George Atkinson and his wife Carol, David Atkinson, Jim Atkinson ... [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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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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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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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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