Ruth McPhail

Cecil Timothy Hotchkiss died quietly on December 15, 2024. He breathed his last with his wife of 60 years by his side. Since February 2024, Tim was a resident at Gateway Haven in Wiarton where he received the best of care. Tim, born July 1943, was a man of many talents, from teaching French to…

Paul Neal Hazen passed away peacefully, on December 23, 2024 at the Owen Sound Hospital with his wife Mara and his beloved puppy-dog Picasso by his side. Paul was born February 17, 1945, son of Margaret and Neal Hazen. Predeceased by his parents and his oldest son, Robert. Survived by his brother Karl, many cousins…

Randolph (Randy) Peter Henderson of Shallow Lake, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on December 21, 2024 at age 72.  Beloved husband of Muriel (McCausland).  Cherished father of Peter and partner Rhonda of Oshawa, Cameron and wife Shannon of Georgian Bluffs and Graeme of Nanaimo, BC.  Stepfather of Shelley Hudson of…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Stephens. Mark passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on December 19, 2024, at the age of 68.  Beloved husband and best friend to Cathy Stephens (née Bird).  Loving father to Jennifer Poole (Geoffrey) and Lindsay Morrison (Jared). Proud Grandpa…

Ivan “Spike” Dinsmore of Owen Sound was born near Thornbury to Irene Heslip and Clifford Dinsmore on February 26, 1932, and died in Owen Sound on December 16, 2024.  Loving husband of Unita (Eriksen) and dear father of Leora Pyper (Campbell) and Erik Dinsmore.  Proud and loving Farfar of Chloe Dinsmore. Ivan was an Ontario…

Terry Tilson of Walkerton and formerly of Owen Sound passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Mary “Lou” Tilson.  Much loved dad of Shelley and Todd (Tara) Tilson.  Dearly loved “Poppy” to Nick (Melissa), Cassidy (Nick) Mower, Katie and Thomas Tilson, Keegan and Scotland MacAdam. Great Poppy to…

June 19, 1928 – November 25, 2024 With great sadness we announce that, Kenneth James Loader, age 96, of Hanover passed away on November 25, 2024.  He was born on June 19, 1928, and raised in the Northern Ontario Township of Larder Lake, the son of the late James and Flora Loader. He is predeceased…

Helen Esther Gomez passed away at Grey Gables in Markdale on November 6, 2024 at the age of 92.  Predeceased by her husband Allen on November 6, 2018.  Dear mother of David, Laura, Colin and Christine.  Dear grandmother to Sandy, Dan, Gabby, Kevin, Robert, Brandt, Tyler and Lindsay.  Loving great grandmother of Valencia and Desmond. …

August 25, 1964 – December 5, 2024 On Thursday, December 5, 2024 Kevin Shears of Owen Sound, in his 61st year, passed away peacefully at Brightshores Health System with his family by his side. He was predeceased by parents James Wilson and Nancy Joan Shears. Kevin will be deeply missed by his loving wife Kim…

March 31, 1995 – November 25, 2024 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Aaron Thomas Barber. Cherished son of Heather Barber of Meaford and David Barber of Owen Sound.  Loving brother of Alex and Andrew Barber.  Grandson of Tom Briggs and predeceased by grandparents Jane Whitfield, Connie Barber and Cliff…