Death Notices

Evagelia "Angie" Kollias, of Mount Forest, passed away at the Palmerston and District Hospital, Palmerston on Friday, September 6th, 2019 in her 47th year. Dear mother of Jade, Mia, Erin and Alexander. Daughter of Zoi Kollias and the late George Kollias. Sister of Sofia and her husband Don Graham, and John Kollias. Remembered by her nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held.

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Mary Catherine Sharpe (nee Lawrence), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday, August 25th, 2019 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Sharpe. Mary will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Catherine (nee McCuaig) Lawrence, her step-mothers Mary McCuaig and Faith Brown, her sister Dorothy and her late husband David Aljoe, and her brother Archie Lawrence and his late wife Norma.

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Madeline Marguerite "Madge" Sharpe (nee Stafford), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 in her 106th year. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Sharpe. Loving mother of Wayne Sharpe and his wife Wilma. Cherished grandmother of Steven Sharpe and his wife Rachel, Scott Sharpe and his wife Tracy Napper-Sharpe and great-grandmother of Hayden, Jordan, Alexandra, Cameron and Kaya. Predeceased by her sister Viola and brother-in-law Archie McLean.

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William Wallace Elderslie Matthews, of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 in his 102nd year. Beloved husband of the late Florence (nee Patterson) and the late Margaret Narraway (nee Ralston). Loving father of Bill Matthews and his wife Maralee, Ron Matthews, Jim Matthews, Ruth and her husband David Murray, and Craig Matthews. Step-father of John and Donna Narraway, Christine and Robert Vanderniet, Margaret and Doug Potts, and Diane Moore. Cherished grandfather ... [more]

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Kenneth Arthur Wesley Charlton, of Durham, passed away suddenly at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Friday, July 12th, 2019 in his 82nd year. Beloved father of Dr. Kent Charlton and his wife Lori of RR#1 Hanover. Proud grandfather of Nathaniel and Nolan Charlton. Dear brother of Calvin Charlton and his wife Debra, and brother-in-law of Linda Charlton. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Carl Charlton.

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Dorothea Justina Corn, of Hanover, passed away at her home on Friday, June 28th, 2019 in her 89th year. Daughter of the late Raymond and Maria Corn. Dorothy will be missed by her friends in Hanover and at Holy Family Church.

A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 352 10th Avenue, Hanover on Wednesday, July 17th at 9 a.m.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Holy Family Parish would be appreciated.

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Rose Marie Marshall (nee Clarke), of Varney, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Marshall. Loving mother of Betty Marshall and her partner Bruce Armstrong of Durham, Bob Marshall of Durham and Ron Marshall and his wife Rosanne of Parry Sound. Cherished grandmother of Nathan and Tyler Marshall. Dear sister of Betty Stewart of Holstein and sister-in-law of Pearl McCannell, and Doreen MacCannell both of ... [more]

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Daniel George Mighton, of Durham, passed away at London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital on Thursday, May 30th, 2019 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Sanderson). Loving father of Chris Mighton and his partner Rafia Khan, and Dawn Mighton and her partner Brock Schenk. Cherished grandfather of Alicia Mighton, Bailee Orr, Kennadi Mighton, Danaka Mighton, Avery Kostal and Zane Kostal. Dear brother of Gary Mighton and his wife Mary Ellen, and Wayne Mighton and his wife Linda. Fondly ... [more]

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Joyce Anna Powell Farlow (nee Short), of Mount Forest, passed away peacefully at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Monday, May 27th, 2019 at the age of 100. Loving wife of the late Stuart Farlow (2003). Beloved mother of Ben Farlow and his wife Wilma of Hanover, Nancy Farlow of Mount Forest, and Simon Farlow and his spouse Sharon Quantz of Kitchener. Cherished grandmother of Josh Farlow and his wife Lisa of Durham, and Kim Farlow and her spouse Nathan Leeder of Port Elgin. Great-grandmother of Austin, Ryan and ... [more]

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Richard Harry Vandever, of Hanover, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Denise Vandever (nee Haggett). Loving father of Elizabeth and her husband Shane Lawrence, Seth Vandever and his wife Anita, and Ruthie and her husband Evan Bowman. Cherished grandfather of Cameron, Phillip, Olivia, Ariel, and Jayden. Dear brother of Barry Vandever, and Bill Vandever and his wife Carla. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Carol Vandever.

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Irene Johnson (nee Bannister), of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Monday, April 29th, 2019 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of Galen Johnson. Loving mother of Gary Johnson and his wife Cheryl of Durham, and Carolyn and her husband Wayne Forbes of Lansdowne. Cherished grandmother of Vanessa and her husband Brandon Guse, Mat Johnson all of Durham, Michael Forbes and his wife Kelly, Ian Forbes and his wife Kari, and Kyle Forbes all of Lansdowne. Great-grandmother of Chaz, ... [more]

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Walter "Wally" Laverne Johnstone, of Neustadt, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital, on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Fidler). Loving father of George Johnstone and his wife Kathy, and Patricia Johnstone and her husband John Spencer. Cherished Grandpa of Jeremie Johnstone and his wife Maegan van Zoelen, Amanda Johnstone, Breanna Spencer and Nicole Spencer. Proud Papa of Chase Phillips. Dear brother of Jannette, Donald and Beth. Fondly remembered by ... [more]

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Royden Harrison Paylor, of Durham, passed away suddenly at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 in his 58th year. Loving father of Courtney Paylor and her partner Mario Teston. Cherished grandfather of Carter Paylor, Emmett Teston and Aria Teston. Dear brother of Wilfred and Brenda Paylor, Joyce and Tom Harrison, Keith and Melva Paylor, Lauretta Steer, Lorraine and Mark Gutherie, Peter Paylor, and Ralph and Laurie Paylor. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, and ... [more]

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Judith Ann Dyer (nee Allan), of Durham and formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Larry Dyer. Loving mother of Kim and her husband Darran Spence of Buckhorn, and Dan Dyer and his wife Janna of Hamilton. Cherished grandmother of Jacob Chetwynd, Jessica and her husband Shane Chrysler, and Jasmine Dyer. Great-grandmother of Brayson Chrysler. Dear sister of Shirley Colbeck.

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Johanna Gerdina Grierson (nee Koeslag), of RR#1 Hanover, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Monday, March 18th, 2019 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Fred Grierson for 63 years. Loving mother of George and his wife Sue Grierson of St. Marys, and Lorne Grierson and his wife Rebecca of Hanover. Cherished grandmother of Erin and her husband Devon Leis, Leah and her husband Jeremy Gee, Amanda and her husband Ian Brouwer, Katie Grierson-DesRoches and her husband Sam DesRoches, Alex Grierson, and 6 great-grandchildren. ... [more]

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Thomas "Tom" Herbert Eden, of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Florence Eden (nee Robinson). Loving father of David Eden Sr. and his wife Bonnie, and Theresa and her husband Phylip Parnell all of Durham. Cherished grandfather of Brendan, David Jr., Theresa, and Phylip Jr. Dear brother of Bernice McDonald, Carol King and Betty Lou Gibson. Predeceased by his sons Dan Robinson and Billy Eden, his sister Janet Dixon, and his brother ... [more]

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Dorothy Mae Rawn (nee Walter), of Durham and formerly of Mount Forest, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Rawn and the late Russell Rawn. Loving mother of Lorna and her husband Art Eckhardt of Durham, Margaret and her husband Jon Eckhardt of Durham, Barbara and her husband Phil Paetz of Kitchener, Mary and her husband Gord MacEachern of Mount Forest, and Paul Rawn and his wife Karen of Barrie. Cherished grandmother of 25 ... [more]

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Newman Watson Pratt, of RR#4 Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, February 10th, 2019 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Inez (nee Morrison) for 70 years. Loving father of Janice Pratt and her husband Howard Mitchell of Dornoch, Roy Pratt and his wife Peggy of Barrie, Karen Pratt and her late husband Cal Ritchie, Richard Pratt and his wife Kristine, and Lyle Pratt and his wife Kerry, all of Durham. Cherished grandfather of Paul MacKinnon, Deidre and her husband ... [more]

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Jo'Ane Ellen Brouwer (nee Elford) of Ayton, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover, on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Jack Brouwer. Loving mother of Jen Lane and her husband Matt. Cherished grandmother of Hailey and Wesley Lane. Dear sister of Wayne Elford and his wife Sue, and sister-in-law of Linda Elford and Edna Elford. Fondly remembered by her nieces Jaclyn Sanderson and her husband Phil, Carolyn Dixon and her husband Justin, Alexia Elford and her ... [more]

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Arthur Conrad Baetz, of Hanover and formerly of Neustadt, passed away at Bruce Lea Haven, Walkerton on Friday, January 18th, 2019 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Linda (nee Webber). Dear brother of Stuart Baetz and his wife Pat of Crawford, and Charles Baetz and his wife Grace of Surrey, B.C., and brother-in-law of Betty Baetz of Kingston. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents St. Clair and Ruby Baetz, and his brother Trevor Baetz. Arthur worked for many ... [more]

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Marianne Petersen (nee Kugler), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Gunther Petersen. Dear mother of Thomas Petersen. Fondly remembered by her nephew Holger Normann Folkers and his wife Ingrid, and by her niece Katarina Sochatka. Great aunt of Michelle, Mark and Sonja. Marianne will be sadly missed by her dear friend, Sheila Woods, who cared for Marianne for the past 12 years. Predeceased by her siblings Henny, ... [more]

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Zeljko Jagaric, of RR#3 Elmwood, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 22, 2018 in his 68th year. He was found at his desk, in the warm glow of the electronics that he loved. An engineer to the core, he spent most of his life designing RF wireless communication systems, primarily for underground mining as well as other applications.

Beloved husband of Nina Jagaric (née Vukina). Loving father of Vlado and Ida Jagaric, as well as Ida's partner Ian Mah. Predeceased by his mother Ana Kirali.
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Jerry Vernon Brown, of Durham, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Friday, December 14th, 2018 in his 46th year. Proud father of Reilly Brown and Abbie Brown and remembered by their mother Trisha Brown. Beloved son of Vernon and Elva (nee Ashley) Brown. Dear brother of Heather and her husband Josh Emsley. Uncle of Cody Altman, Serena Altman, William Emsley, Elissa Emsley and great-uncle of Marie Johnson. Nephew of Norman and Mary Ashley. Fondly remembered by his dear friend ... [more]

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Sandra Rene Hutchinson, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Heath Centre, Durham on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018, in her 73rd year. Beloved partner of the late Kenneth Walker. Loving mother of Michelle Walker. Cherished grandmother of Hannah Walker and great-grandmother of McKenna Walker and Michael Miller. Predeceased by her siblings George, Roy, Joan and Carol Hutchinson.

A funeral service celebrating Sandra's life will be held at the Knox United Church, Durham on Friday at 1 p.m. Cremation ... [more]

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Iva Winnifred Sharpe (nee Sibbald) of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday, November 25th, 2018 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Sharpe. Fondly remembered by her nieces Jackie Gingerich and her husband Bob, and their children Robin and Trish Gingerich, Durene Butchart, Jalna Colquhoun, Kathryn Murdock, extended family and by close friend Marj Foster. Iva was the last surviving member of the Sibbald family. Predeceased by her siblings Gerald Sibbald, Oliver Sibbald, ... [more]

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