Death Notices
Due to families wishes, not all death notices are listed.
June 2, 2019
Angele Marie Edwards (nee Breland), of Durham and formerly of Hanover and Pike Lake, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Glen Edwards. Loving mother of Kevin Edwards and his wife Lori, Doug Edwards, Dave Edwards, Lonnie Edwards and her partner Allan McMann, and Justin Edwards and his wife Meaghan. Cherished grandmother of Nathan and his wife Allison, Jillian and her husband Jacob, Tyler, Dylan, Jordan, Kaylee, Chloe, Hannah, and Paige. Great-grandmother ... [more]
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May 30, 2019
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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May 27, 2019
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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May 27, 2019
John Edwin Galbraith, of Durham, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Monday, May 27th, 2019 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Carolyn Galbraith. Loving father of Sue Galbraith and her husband Kelly Gibson, and Kelly and her husband Blake Ellis. Cherished "Bapa" of Kody Ellis and his wife Amanda, and Kyle Ellis. Great-grandfather of Berkleigh Ellis and John Remington Ellis. Predeceased by his sister Donna McDonald. John will be missed by his faithful and loyal four legged companion ... [more]
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May 19, 2019
Hazel Joyce Ferguson (nee Lucas), of Durham and formerly of Holstein, passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Sunday, May 19th, 2019 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Ferguson. Loving mother 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 her 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Dorothy McLean and Audrey Blue. Predeceased by her brothers Harold Lucas ... [more]
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May 7, 2019
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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May 6, 2019
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Christel Margarete Schwarz on Monday, May 6th, 2019. She was 83.
Our beloved mother and Oma was the heart of our family. Her generous nature touched our lives in so many ways. With her positive attitude and drive she lived each day to its fullest, with never an idle moment. She was a smart and talented do-it-yourselfer, whether she was knitting socks, designing the cottage, managing her investments or cooking those delicious German meals. ... [more]
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Our beloved mother and Oma was the heart of our family. Her generous nature touched our lives in so many ways. With her positive attitude and drive she lived each day to its fullest, with never an idle moment. She was a smart and talented do-it-yourselfer, whether she was knitting socks, designing the cottage, managing her investments or cooking those delicious German meals. ... [more]
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April 29, 2019
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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April 28, 2019
Janet Maureen Peart (nee Luff), of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Wayne Peart for 60 years. Loving mother of Bev Peart of Regina and his wife Liz, Bonnie Gardiner and her husband Peter Reid of Chatsworth, and Tim Peart of Cambridge. Cherished Nana of Tiffany Gardiner and her husband Rob Otway of St. Catharines, Abby Gardiner and her husband Matt Wylie of Breslau, and Mitch Peart and his wife Julia of Meaford. ... [more]
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April 22, 2019
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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April 21, 2019
Flo Sprague, of Mount Forest and formerly of Durham, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21st, 2019 in her 54th year. Loving mother of Helanna Sprague of Durham. Grandmother of Dakota and Abel Prior-Glen. Dear sister of Brad Sprague and his wife Darlene of Walkerton, and Bruce Sprague of Annan. Also remembered by her grandchildren's father Albert Prior-Glen. Predeceased by her parents John and Helen (nee Bucholtz) Callan. Cremation has taken place.
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April 16, 2019
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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April 15, 2019
Rachel Ina Cordick (nee McDougall), of Hanover and formerly of Crawford, passed at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Monday, April 15th, 2019 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Cordick. Cherished mother of Tom Cordick and his wife Sandy. Dear sister of Ken and Sharon McDougall, and Keith and Carol McDougall. Ina will be missed by her four legged companion, Bailey, and her 2 grandpuppies. She is fondly remembered by several nieces, nephews and their families, dear friends and church family. Predeceased ... [more]
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April 10, 2019
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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March 21, 2019
Cyril Floyd Winsor, of Kitchener, and formerly of St. John's, Newfoundland, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham, on Thursday, March 21st, 2019 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Patricia Winsor (nee Gosse). Loving father of Cheryl Bennett and her husband Gord, Rob Winsor and his wife Nancy, and Dwayne Winsor and his wife Tabitha. Cherished Poppy of Kaitlyn, Angel, Justin, Jessica, Matthew, Mason, Joshua, Brianna, Madison, and Great-Poppy of Rodney Jr., Brooklynn, Jeramy, Alivia, Erik, Nattalia, Monty, ... [more]
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March 18, 2019
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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March 12, 2019
Audrey Doreen Rutherford (nee Olan), of Ayton, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital, on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Rutherford. Dear mother of Gayle (Joe) Hinds of Peterborough, Larry (Diane) Rutherford of Durham, Cathy Adams (the late Larry) of Guelph, Paul Rutherford of Kenilworth, Nancy Rutherford of Arthur and Bonnie Rutherford (fiance Lawrence Genereux) of Ayton. Cherished grandmother of Kim (Len) Rice, Karl (Lory) Rutherford, Mike (Kelly) Adams, ... [more]
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March 3, 2019
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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February 20, 2019
Marjorie Evelyn McKechnie (nee Stevens), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late John McKechnie. Loving mother of Carolynne and her husband Bill Trbovich of Toronto, and John McKechnie and his wife Judy of Corunna. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer McKechnie and Jason McKechnie. Great-grandmother of Elijah McKechnie and Bailey Kendel. Marjorie was a school teacher for 35 years and she taught at Hutton Hill, Victoria Corners, ... [more]
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February 19, 2019
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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February 11, 2019
Gordon Bertil Hopkins, of RR#3 Hanover, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital, on Monday, February 11th, 2019 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Gilkinson) for 60 years. Loving father of Leroy Hopkins and his partner Sarah Demone, Bradley Hopkins and his partner Margaret Cronyn, Joyce Hopkins, Janette and her husband Paul Kaufman, Linda and her husband Grant Cornelius, Herb Hopkins and his wife Lisa, Greg Hopkins and his partner Annette Moore, and Vern Hopkins and his wife Monique. ... [more]
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February 10, 2019
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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January 24, 2019
Carol Ann Lawrence (nee Cluchey), passed away surrounded by her loving family at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Thursday, January 24th, 2019. Beloved wife of Jack Lawrence for 52 years and the late Jim Reaburn. Loving mother of Cheryl Reaburn, Jason Lawrence and his wife Carolyn, and Tanya and her husband Mark Heipel. Cherished "Minna" of Colton, Dane and Dustin Heipel, and Jake, Chad, Zack and Eve Lawrence. Sister-in-law of Don Lawrence and his wife Jeanette, and Brian Lawrence and his friend ... [more]
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January 23, 2019
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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January 23, 2019
A mother, former flight attendant and government employee, friend of stray animals, human and otherwise, Jean Adie Zwicker (nee Muzzell) passed away peacefully, with family and friends at her side, the evening of Wednesday, January 23rd at Toronto Western Hospital. She had suffered a massive stroke the previous Friday evening following heart surgery.
Born in Owen Sound, Ontario on March 20, 1938, Jean came to Toronto when she was 16 to work as a secretary at Toronto Iron Works, then became a long ... [more]
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January 18, 2019
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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January 12, 2019
Ruth R. G. Thomson, of Durham, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Saturday, January 12th, 2019 at the age of 78. Dear sister of Edith Short, and sister-in-law of Grace Thomson. Fondly remembered by nephews David K. Thomson and Clive J. Thomson and families. Predeceased by parents Clive A. and Helen Thomson (nee Templeton), siblings Ker Thomson, Sylvia Fry and her late husband Alan and brother-in-law Neil Short. Ruth is now at Home with her Saviour whom she served faithfully.
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January 3, 2019
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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December 24, 2018
Edythe Jane Dixon (nee Ramage), of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Monday, December 24th, 2018 in her 81st year. Beloved wife for 62 years of Mervyn Dixon. Loving mother 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 grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Austin Ramage and his wife ... [more]
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December 22, 2018
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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December 21, 2018
Kathleen Clara Weber (nee Foerster), of Neustadt, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton with her loving family by her side on Friday, December 21st, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Alf Weber. Loving mother of Kevin Weber and his wife Janice of Walkerton, Vicky Lantz and her dear friend Roger Wilson of Hanover, and Tammy Louther and her dear friend Calvin Warren of Hanover. Cherished grandmother of Cassidy, Amy, and Brody Weber, Kyle Lantz and his fiancée Janelle Weber, Shelby Louther ... [more]
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December 14, 2018
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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December 5, 2018
Michael Kenneth Caswell, of Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 in his 60th year. Loving father of Sonja Caswell and her partner Mark Gerdes of Durham, and Stephanie Caswell and her partner John Duguay of Durham. Cherished grandfather of Brandon MacMillan, Kyle MacMillan and Khloe MacMillan. Dear brother of Dennis Caswell and his wife Wanda, and Perry Caswell. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Marjorie Caswell.
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December 4, 2018
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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November 27, 2018
Nancy Marie Rawn (nee Bryon) of McVean Lodge, Hanover and formerly of Varney, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital, on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Mervyn Rawn. Loving mother of Pat Rahn, Wayne Rawn and his wife Ruth Anne, David Rawn and his wife Karen, and Cathy Turner and her husband Steve. Cherished grandmother of Brett Rahn, Jeff and Teena Rahn, Jodie Rawn, Lindsay and Jon Foulon, Chad and Sha Rawn, and Patrick and Crystal Rawn. Fondly remembered ... [more]
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November 25, 2018
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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November 23, 2018
Osborne Edward Shanks, of RR#1 Williamsford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Friday, November 23rd, 2018 in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Neville Angela (nee Pope). Loving father of Naomi MacGregor, Tammy Coulter and her husband Dave, the late Kathy Shanks, and David Shanks and his partner Beirong Xiong. Fondly remembered by his 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and by loving nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Bette Cumpton. ... [more]
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November 22, 2018
Following a ten-month struggle with ALS, David peacefully changed worlds surrounded by his family. He is survived by his parents Bill and Helen of Durham, brother Jonathan and his wife Jessie of Cumbria, England, son Joshua and his wife Heather of Caledon and daughter Laura and her husband Matthew Clarke of Espanola. Three grandchildren .. Thatcher, Etta and Wesley also survive and will treasure memories of special times with their Grandpa. Lovingly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins as well ... [more]
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November 19, 2018
Virgnia Ann Mueller (nee Singleton), of Priceville, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale on Monday, November 19th, 2018 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late David Mueller. Loving mother of Leanne and her husband Mark Rowntree, and Andy Mueller and his wife Julie all of Priceville. Cherished grandmother of Mikayla Rowntree, Nadia Rowntree, Tori Mueller, and David Mueller. Dear sister of Jim Singleton and his wife Sylvia. Predeceased by her sister Barbara Shorney.
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November 18, 2018
Gordon Edwin Galbraith, formerly of Guelph, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Christina (nee Suen). Loving father of Alison Churchman and her husband Warren. Cherished grandfather of Peter Gordon Churchman. Dear brother of Norman Galbraith and his wife Christine. Fondly remembered by his aunt Mary Ann Smith (nee Schmidt) of Calgary. Gordon had a successful 30 year career in the banking industry then was fortunate enough to take ... [more]
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November 18, 2018
Norma Grace Leet (nee Grier), of RR#4 Durham, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Peter Summers. Loving mother of Kimberly Esau and partner Richard Mayer. Cherished grandmother of Amber Esau and partner Dan Nickle, Sean Esau and partner Denise Lipka, A.J. Esau, and Jeremy Mayer. Great-grandmother of Ava and Gwen. Dear sister of Elizabeth Gregory. Predeceased by her siblings Margaret Mayer, Ian Grier, and Judy White. Norma enjoyed travelling with ... [more]
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November 11, 2018
The former Gerda Harmken Nykamp, wife of the late Henk Meyerink, passed away on Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at the age of 93. Born in Holland, daughter of the late Gerrit and Bertha Nykamp.
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Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at the Durham Cemetery on Friday, November 16th at 11 a.m.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Durham Food Bank or Rockwood Terrace would be appreciated.
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November 10, 2018
Martin Stoneouse, of Durham and formerly of Priceville, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 in his 71st year. Father of Curtis Stoneouse and his wife Barbara Hahn. Step-grandfather of Brian Hahn and Steven Hahn. Also survived by sisters Marg Rapp and her husband Ron, and Rope Turner and her husband Pete. Also remembered by Dorothy Allan. Predeceased by his parents Alex and Lovina (Konold) Stoneouse, and by his sisters Bessie Madden, Jessie Hopkins ... [more]
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October 28, 2018
David Walter Schafer, of Durham, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday, October 28th, 2018 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Linda Schafer (nee McGillivray). Loving father of Brad Schafer and his wife Roberta of Kitchener, Nicole and her husband Chris Caldwell of Burlington, Jana and her husband Ryan Poechman of Guelph, and Renee Schafer of Kitchener. Cherished Poppa of Ally, Hazel, Wendel and Lauren. Dear brother of Liz and her husband Jerry Kueneman of Hanover, John and his ... [more]
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October 26, 2018
James "Jim" Lawrence Veerman, of Durham, passed suddenly at his home on Friday, October 26th, 2018 in his 47th year. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Charlton). Proud father of Joshua and Karissa Veerman. Dear son of John and Jean Veerman. Brother of Shirley Veerman, Brenda Veerman and Mike Kosonic, and Rosanne and Ron Marshall. Son-in-law of Elsie Lipskie and Jim Kaufman. Brother-in-law of Jack and Tania MacArthur. Dear uncle of Cassandra and Stew, Clayton and Janine, Holly, Leah and Dan, Angie, Nathan, ... [more]
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October 7, 2018
Robert Carl Martin, of Durham, passed away suddenly at the Guelph General Hospital on Sunday, October 7th, 2018 in his 50th year. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Kell). Loving father of Natasha Martin and her friend Bill Noble, and Greg Martin and his friend Tori Hirlehey. Dear son of Dennis and Mary Martin. Brother of Sandra Martin and her friend Alfred Thorne. Son-in-law of Arnold and Audrey Kell. Brother-in-law of Jeanine and Randy Hooper, and Arnold and Tara Kell. Fondly remembered by his nieces ... [more]
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September 30, 2018
Passed away on Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener in his 81st year. Beloved husband and best friend for 56 years of Barbara Thompson (nee Illingworth). Father of Rob and his wife Marilyn of Durham, Janine and her husband Paul Nelson of Durham and Charlene and her husband Jeffrey Mountain of Dornoch. Cherished grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Survived by his brother-in-law Fred Illingworth of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by his parents Wilfrid and ... [more]
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September 28, 2018
Helen Marie Rama (nee Reay), of Hanover, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, September 28th, 2018 in her 72nd year. Loving mother of Wendy MacDougall. Cherished grandmother of Dane, Thor, Liam, Jack, Alexandra, and Colt MacDougall. Dear sister of Don Reay and his wife Julie, Hazel Hanke and her husband Frank, Verna Beckenhauer and her husband Don, Ruth Walker and her husband Ken, and Evelyn Reay and sister-in-law of Delores Reay. Predeceased by her son Dr. Dale MacDougall, her ... [more]
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September 22, 2018
Beverley Keith Wiggins passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 in his 86th year. Bev was born in Durham, Ontario to Roy and Gertie (Harrison) Wiggins. He is survived by his sister Gayle (Ron) Magwood, his niece Kelly (Ron) Dow, his nephew Ryan Magwood, his great-niece Kelsey Dow, and his great-nephew Ben Dow. Long time friend and partner of Norine Hamilton. Bev had a very full and fruitful life. He served as mayor of Durham for 3 terms. During his life he owned and ... [more]
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September 21, 2018
Olga Szabo (nee Hango) passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Friday, September 21st, 2018 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Szabo. Loving mother of Richard Szabo and Alice Anne of Waterford, Kenneth Szabo and Sharon of Kincardine, and Suzanne Jones and Wayne of Mildmay. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandson Richard Szabo, her brother Joe Hango, and her daughter-in-law Patricia Szabo.
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