Death Notices

Marjorie Susan Moyer (nee Grubb), of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late George Moyer. Loving mother of the late Elmer Moyer and his wife Deb, Noreen Dempsey and her late husband Keith, Ralph Moyer and his late wife Jessie Lou, Mervin Moyer and his wife Yvonne, and Iona Wenzel. Cherished grandmother of Lisa (John), Randy, Evan (Melanie), Shawn (Sarah), Kyle, Kristy (Ivan), Caitlin (Jeff), and Adam. Great-grandmother ... [more]

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Peter Charles Sayers, of Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Friday, October 1st, 2021 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Dian Bailey. Loving father of Ricki Sayers, Timmy Sayers, and Robin Sayers. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, numerous brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson ... [more]

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Armand Sherwood Young, of Hanover, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Vi (nee Morley) for 67 years. Loving father of Tim Young and his wife Elaine of Durham, Jim Young and his wife Julie of Cold Lake, Alberta, and Pat and her husband Todd Schuett of Neustadt. Fondly remembered by his 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Robert Young and his wife Helen of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Predeceased by his ... [more]

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Karen Anne Gaynor (nee Miller), of RR#1 Elmwood and formerly of Sutton West, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 in her 76th year. Dear friend of Charles Frizell. Loving mother of the late Lorraine Coolahan, and Susan Aultman and her late husband Stephen. Cherished grandmother of Samantha Coolahan, Shawn Coolahan, William Coolahan, Susie Coolahan, Sarah Aultman and Stephanie Aultman. Great-grandmother of Heath, Sydney, Seth and Grace Anne. Sister ... [more]

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Mervyn James Dixon, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Edythe Dixon (nee Ramage). Loving father 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 grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by the Ramage and Mercey ... [more]

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Jean Emiley Hooey (nee Atkinson), of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Bob Hooey. Loving mother of Brenda and her husband Fred Doherty, Catherine and her husband Jack Small, Carol and her husband Bob Truax, Brian Hooey and his friend Karen, and Peter Hooey and his wife Kym. Cherished grandmother of Jamie (Christy), Jana (Steve), Jacqueline (Andy), Derek (Gillian), April, Mike (Leanne), and Emily. ... [more]

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Earl Stanley Mountain, of Durham, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, August 1st, 2021 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Eberth ). Beloved father of Darrell Mountain and his wife Sandra, and Brian Mountain and his wife Kim. Cherished grandfather of Brandon Mountain and his wife Kristen, Rochelle Mountain and her fiancé Mike Meier, Kaitlin Mountain and her friend Nick Brill, and Larissa Mountain and her friend Connor Fedy-Williton. Great-grandfather of Brianne. ... [more]

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Ruth Arnetta (nee Dickson) MacDonald, of Durham, passed away on Sunday, July 25th, 2021 in her 94th year. Loved wife of the late Ross (2014). Mother of David (Carol), Lynda Doyle (Sandy), Dianne Mighton (Don), and Lyall (Dorothy). Grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 11. Predeceased by her parents Bert and Janie Dickson, brothers Keith and Darrell Dickson, and sister Essie Brown.

Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at the Durham Cemetery.

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Shane Ronald Wright, of Regional Municipality of Waterloo, passed away suddenly in a car accident on Saturday, July 10th, 2021 in his 58th year. Father of Josh, Ron, Vanessa, Shayln, and Thadd. Dear son of Shirley Veen and the late Ron Wright. Brother of Shawney, Trev, and Sheriann. Remembered by his grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his stepfather John Veen. Appreciation is extended to the first responders who attended the accident.

Cremation has taken place. A public ... [more]

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Gertrude Joy Grein (nee Trafford), of Ayton, passed away on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Grein. Loving mother of the late Gertrude and her husband Stephen Byers, Gerald Grein and his wife Mary and Janette and her husband Michael Andersen. Cherished grandmother of Mark Byers and his wife Cindy, Heather Byers and her partner Don Tuttle, Adam Grein and his wife Kirsten, Tyler Grein, Nicole Andersen and Emily Andersen. Remembered by her great-grandchildren Nicole, Noah, ... [more]

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Reta Wells Lawrence (nee MacDougall), formerly of Durham, passed away at Caressant Care Harriston on Thursday, June 24th, 2021 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Chester Lawrence. Predeceased by her parents James and Lucy MacDougall, her brother Russell MacDougall and his late wife Marie. Reta will be sadly missed by her many cousins. Reta worked as a hairdresser for 50 years and she also cleaned the medical centre for 25 years.

Cremation. Interment of cremated remains at Durham Cemetery.

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Marilyn Norma Lamont (nee Smith), of Mount Forest, passed away on Saturday, May 29th, 2021 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Lamont. Loving mother of Keith Lamont and his wife Cindie of Mount Forest, Darlene and her husband Murray Runhart of Atwood, and Susan and her husband Brian Harkness of Cambridge. Cherished grandmother of Ryan Runhart and his partner Amanda M., Sabrina and her husband Mitchell Simpson, Richard Runhart and his partner Amanda S., Jason Lamont and his wife Breanna, Larissa ... [more]

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James William Watson, of Durham, passed away in Durham on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 in his 70th year. Dear father of Jamie Watson, Sean Watson, and Matthew Watson. Grandfather of Payton, Teagan, Roin and Madisyn. Also remembered and missed by the love of his life Narcia Watson. Dear brother of Maria and her husband Joe Westcott, Cindy Watson-Coleman and her husband Kevin Coleman, and John Watson and his wife Maria Pacheco. Predeceased by his parents James and Agnes Watson.

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Vera Marion Ethel Firth (nee Shaver), of London and formerly of Durham, passed away at London Health Sciences - University Hospital on Monday, April 26th, 2021 in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Firth. Loving mother of Donald Firth of Ottawa, and Susan and her husband Jack Brady of London. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and families. Predeceased by her siblings Lyle, Charles and Gerald Shaver, Pearl Ferguson and Iva Bush.

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Catherine Diane Breen, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 in her 64th year. Beloved daughter of Catherine and the late Jack Breen. Cherished sister of Karen Breen-Reid and her husband Michael Reid. Adored by her nephews Christopher Reid and his wife Caroline, and Mark Reid. Fondly remembered by her family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at the Durham Cemetery. April 17, 2021 - Due to the recent announcements ... [more]

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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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