Death Notices

Peacefully, surrounded by his family in Owen Sound Hospital on Friday November 14, 2014.  "Charlie" Stokes of R.R. #1 Durham age 79 years.  Beloved husband of 55 years of Mary (nee Freeman).  Loved father of Walter (Lori) of Durham, Karen (Phil) Gray of Milton, Raymond (Barbara) of Gravenhurst and Barbara (Peter) Kochany of R.R. #1 Hanover.  He will be sadly missed by 10 grandchildren and their families.  Survived by his brothers Leonard, Allan and Tom (Theresa) and sisters Mary ... [more]

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Where a celebration of Steven's life will be held at 1 o'clock. Cremation to follow.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

In Owen Sound Hospital on Tuesday October 21, 2014.  Garry Monahan of R.R. #2, Durham age 60 years.  Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Hunter).  Loving father of Angela (Steven) Burns of Ajax and Tammy (Tony) Stortini of Kitchener.  Dear brother of Karen (Larry) Buchanan of Tillsonurg, Kathy (David) Christie of Hanover, Janice (Ivan) Hamel of Hanover, Ken (Karen) Dow of Kitchener, Jeff (Amanda) Dow of New Hamburg, Marilyn MacDonald of Hanover Ron (Kelly) Dow of Durham and the late Alan ... [more]

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WW II Veteran - 6th Canadian Field Transfusion Unit
At Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Saturday October 18, 2014. Louis Gault formerly of Barrie and Nova Scotia, age 95 years. Husband of the late Jean (nee Moxey). Loved father of Martin (Vicki) Gault of R.R. #3, Hanover and Shelley (Peter) Coombes of Welland. Survived by 4 sisters and 1 brother, and predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters. Mr. Gault will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jason, Landon, Season and Robert and great grandchildren Connor, ... [more]

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At Grand River Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday October 4, 2014.  "Ken" McCulloch of Durham age 87 years.  Beloved husband of Donnetta (nee Langrill).  Loved and devoted father of Donnalee (the late Norman) Schreinert of Hanover and Sarah (John) Frank of Durham.  Dearly loved grandpa of Nathan, Braydon and Alaina Frank.  Predeceased by his brothers William, George and Joe and his sisters Sarah and Christine.  The family will receive friends at the Fawcett-McEachern Funeral ... [more]

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In Lee Manor, Owen Sound on Sunday September 28, 2014.  Marguerite (nee McLean) formerly of Portlaw, Durham and Hanover age 93 years.  Wife of the late Leo Blakey.  Loved mother of Karen (Graham) Schade of Kemble, Joanne (Robert) Gross of Englehart and the late Ken Blakey.  Dear sister of William McLean of Aurora and the late Clifford and the late Jack McLean.  She will be sadly missed by 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and daughter-in-law Margaret.  The family will ... [more]

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Formerly of Priceville, passed away at Meaford Long Term Care on Wednesday September 24, 2014 at the age of 78 years.  Wife of the late J. Cameron MacLean.  Loved and devoted mother of Susan (Larry) MacLean of Meaford, Cheri (Bob) Carisse of Nobleton and Daniel of Virginia.  Marilyn will be sadly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She is predeceased by her parents Donald and Ilah and her sister Margaret.

(WWII Army Veteran)  "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!"  In Durham on Tuesday night August 19, 2014.  "Bert" Wrixon of R.R. #1 Hanover, age 91 years.  Beloved husband of Gloria.  Loved father of Karen Wallace of St. Catharines, Theodora Cloutier of Welland and Krista and her husband Ron Barlow of Dunville.  Bert will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews and their families.  He is predeceased by his 5 brothers.     

Suddenly in Hanover on Sunday August 3, 2014.  Leona (nee Hiltz) of Ayton, age 87 years.  Wife of the late David Watson.  Loved and devoted mother of Sandra Edmonds of Ayton and Barbara Watson (Jim Dean) and Debra (George) Girdler all of Flesherton.  Loving sister of Lorne Hiltz, Vera Ganton, Clara Smith and Elma Koeritz all of Durham, Velma (Leonard) McConnell of Eugenia and Betty (Cliff) Allan of Brampton.  Leona will be sadly missed by 13 grandchildren and many great grandchildren ... [more]

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Suddenly in Port Dover on Tuesday June 24, 2014. The former "Agnes" Hopkins of South Caledonia and formerly of Durham, age 83 years. Wife of the late Nathan Widmeyer. Loved and devoted mother of Linda (Warren) Howe of South Caledonia and the late Clara (George) Koutroulides and the late Arthur (Marilyn) Widmeyer. Dear sister of Seth (Rose) Hopkins and Marie (George) Miller all of Durham and the late Farquhar Hopkins and the late Barbara (Milton) Wright. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Suddenly in Toronto General Hospital on Friday July 11, 2014.  Brenda (nee Cherry) of R.R. #1, Priceville age 61 years.  Wife of the late Udo Guenther Drescher.  Loved sister of Marion Thompson of Markdale, Stephen of Walter's Falls, Timothy of Port Elgin and Kent of Alberta.  Brenda will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and their families.

At Saugeen Villa Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Saturday June 21st, 2014.  Floyd Ransome formerly of Owen Sound and Durham age 75 years.  Son of the late Gordon and Dorothy Ransome.  Loving brother of June Leno of R.R. #1, Durham, and the late Joyce, Sharon, Gladwyn and Roy.  Floyd will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews and their families.  Friends may call at the Fawcett-McEachern Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Durham on Tuesday from 11 AM - 1 PM

At Rockwood Terrace, Durham Saturday June 14, 2014.  Thys Groen of Durham, age 86 years.  Son of the late Arend and Jantje.  Husband of the late Femmigje (nee Logtenberg).  Loved father of Arend "Harry" (Janet) of Durham, Gerrit (Tina) of Seguin and Jan (Kim) of Welesley.  Sadly missed by grandchildren Ryan (Kristina), Jason (Karry), Michael (Ashley), Amanda (Martin) and Alaina and great grandchildren Thys and Maximilian.  Dear brother of Klaasses (Henry) of Belleville, ... [more]

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In Durham Hospital Thursday June 12, 2014.  Phyllis (nee Wilson) of Owen Sound, formerly of Durham age 92 years.  Wife of the late Gordon Dickson.  Loved and devoted mother of John (Sylvia) of Sarnia and Douglas (Ann) of Owen Sound.  Dear sister of Marilyn (the late John) Irvine of Listowel and sister-in-law of Ilyene (Roy) Fayers of London.  Loving grandmother of Corrie (Matthew) Martindill, Evan (Liisa), Jordan and Jason (Meera).  Grandma D to Mya and Jacob.  Predeceased ... [more]

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In Owen Sound Hospital Monday June 9, 2014.  Patsy (nee Goldsmith) of R.R. 1, Hanover, age 60 years.  Loved daughter of Shirley  of Durham and the late Oliver Goldsmith.  Beloved wife of Willy.  Loved mother & best friend of Elizabeth (Andrew) Hennig-Reinhart of R.R. 3, Durham & Nicholas of R.R. 1, Hanover.  Dear sister of Ken (Marion) of Owen Sound, Gary (Sherry-Lee) of B.C., Allan (Erna) of Fergus and the late Larry (Linda).  Sadly missed by grandchildren Hannah and Noah. 

Suddenly in Durham on Friday May 23, 2014 age 84 years.  Daughter of the late John Shannon and the late Annie (nee McCoubrey).  Loved mother of Rebecca Shannon Sharpe of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.  She will be sadly missed by her granddaughter Saoirse Pyper of Owen Sound.  

In Hanover Monday March 3, 2014. Barbara (nee Hopkins) of Hanover age 81 yrs. Beloved wife & best friend of Milton Wright. Loved mother of Brenda (Glen) Reay of Durham, Harold (Lois) Wright of R.R. 1, Hanover, Pauline (Gordon) Dillworth of Hanover, Carl (Laurie) Wright of R.R. 1, Hanover, Raymond (Susan) Wright of Walkerton & Douglas (Janet) Wright of Chesley. Dear sister of Marie (George) Miller of Durham, Agnes (the late Nathan) Widmeyer of Caledonia, Seth (Rose) Hopkins of Durham & the late ... [more]

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