Ruth McPhail

January 13, 1947 – August 19, 2023  Alan Brand, 76, of Owen Sound, passed away on August 19, 2023 after a pericardial effusion. Alan was born in January 1947 in London, England, first son of Robert “Bob” and Nellie Brand (nee Lawrence). Alan emigrated to Canada at the age of 20. (Canada won out over…

April 25, 1950 – August 14, 2023 Karen passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Miller Lake, Ontario on Monday, August 14, 2023 in her 74th year.  Karen is survived by her loving husband James Schnarr of 54 years. Loving mother of Tammy (Kevin) Paul.  Cherished grandmother of Ashley (Anthony) Lemarcotte, Brittanie…

January 31, 1955 – August 1, 2023 Gwen passed peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, with loved ones by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She recently moved back from Vancouver, BC to be closer to family and friends in the area.  Gwen is predeceased by her beautiful daughter Hayley, her father William…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frances (Fran) Bennett on Monday, July 31, 2023.  Fran lived a full life up to the age of 93.  She was married to her husband Bun for 65 years until his passing in 2019, and has longed for his presence since that time.  She…

February 4, 1947 – August 1, 2023 The man, the myth, the legend, Allan Rubinstein is off to meet his maker in the sky.  He will be reunited with his loving wife Christina and spunky dog, Jack.  They will be making their famous kosher pickles, road tripping, camping, fishing, sitting on the porch with a…

Passed peacefully with her son and daughter at her side within the care and support of the Chapman House Hospice on April 5, 2023.  Donna was born on April 19, 1963.  Daughter to the late Patricia Johnson and William Thomas.  Sister to Cindy (Gary) Loyst and Patricia Craig.  Her absolute pride and joy were her…

June Young (nee Collins), born June 25, 1936, in Glasgow, Scotland, died July 20, 2023 in Port Elgin.  June came to Canada with her younger sister, Irene, when she was 15 to join her father, mother, and younger brother and sister, Eric and Sandra who had come to Canada earlier and settled in Hamilton.  June…

James Robert Kirkwood passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side in his 80th year on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  Son of the late George and Margaret Kirkwood.  Father to Darrell, Kelly, Heather (Travis), Charlene and Rochelle (Simon).  Jim will be greatly missed by his surviving siblings Leona and Linda, his grandchildren, great grandchildren…

May 20, 1942 – July 15, 2023 Betty Jane Mitchell (nee Hicks) of Owen Sound passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, Wiarton with her daughter Toni by her side.  Wife of Clifford Mitchell.  Loving mother of Toni (Mark Middleton), Trudy, Vickie Bruce (Dale), Michelle Vezeau, Steve Rosenburg (Sue) and Heather Crannie (Tim).  Proud…

Roy Lloyd John Griffin passed away at the Durham Hospital on Saturday, July 15, 2023 in his 76th year.  Griff is survived by his daughter Lisa (Ken) Monk and son Bill (Tara) Griffin, grandchildren Kevin (Shawna), Brett, Leigha (Aaron), Austin and Ava and great grandchildren Ariella and Emmett.  Dear brother of Joan (Bill) MacMillan, Harold…