Ruth McPhail

John Robert James Harker passed away February 6, 2023 in his 71st year at the Owen Sound Hospital.  He is survived by his mother Dorothy Ozaruk of Kitchener and sister Rose Ann Davidson of Barrie. John is remembered by Bonnie Field of Owen Sound.  Cremation has taken place. John will be laid to rest in…

December 28, 1946 – February 15, 2023 Peacefully at the Owen Sound Hospital, Bruce McIntosh of Tara was called to heaven. He is survived by his loving wife Vivian, his sons Corey McIntosh and Chad McIntosh, sisters Shirley Yeo, Eleanor (Ivan) Boyd, Marion (Bill) Robinson, Maureen (Alf) Hofstrand and Brenda Sparks (Ernie Oliver), brother Murray…

Peacefully, on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at London University Hospital, Claudia Ann Barr (nee Smee) in her 91st year.  Beloved wife for nearly 65 years of the late Jim Barr. Devoted and deeply loved mother to Debbie Twelves (Richard) and Valerie MacGregor (Donald).  Survived by her brother Lloyd Smee (Florence) of Georgia and sister-in-law Doris…

Rick Hiscox of Owen Sound passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 in his 77th year.  Dear husband and best friend of MaryJean (née Pearson).  They were high school sweethearts.  Loving father of Doug of Kitchener and Brian and his wife Debbie of Kemble.  Grampa to Nick of London and Caitlin of Brantford.  Brother to…

Randy William Fletcher of Neustadt passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in his 59th year.  Dearly missed by his beloved wife Penny (née Fidler).  Father to Jonah (Brooklyn) of Lucknow and Jacob of Neustadt.  Son of Charles and Carol Fletcher of Hanover.  Brother to Rodney (Karen) of Hanover.  Brother-in-law to Nancy (Ken) Devlin of…

Robert H. (Smiley) Richards of Arkwright passed away January 22, 2023 in his 67th year after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.  Beloved husband of Anna Marie (nee Legge).  Loving father of Greg (Brooke), Chris (Angela) and Katrina (Cody).  Proud Grumpy of Damien, Tanner, Ryan and Elizabella.  Survived by sisters Joan (Jim Ruth), Freeda…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sister, aunt, great aunt and friend on January 18, 2023 at the age of 79 at Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Owen Sound.  Predeceased by her parents Alex and Anna Reid.  Survived by her sister Pat Reid-Taylor (Al) and brother Morrison Reid (Rosine). …

Helen Walker Best (née Lester) passed away in Owen Sound on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in her 97th year.  Wife for 62 years of Wally Best.  Proud mother of Robert (Brenda) Best, Lynn (late Roy) Wiltshire, Nancy (Dave) Harvey, all of Owen Sound, Sister Susan Lembke of Wiarton and Catherine (Tim) Cherry of Port Elgin. …

June 4, 1935 – January 13, 2023 Catherine Louise Bell (née Elvidge) passed away peacefully at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on January 13, 2023, in her 88th year.  Catherine was born in Durham and was the daughter of the late Irving and Elvin (née Schutz) Elvidge.  Beloved wife of the late John Miller Bell.  Loving…

Lisa passed away in Owen Sound on January 10, 2023.  She will be sadly missed by her parents Paul and Bonnie Stethem, her brother Brad and her little dog Yoshi.  A Celebration of Lisa’s Life will be held at Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 1 –…