Ruth McPhail

Barbara O’Connor, age 92, of Owen Sound, died peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024 while holding the hand of her husband of 72 years, Bill O’Connor. Barb lived in both Owen Sound and Sauble Beach, and was a loving mother and grandmother. A proud member of the Neath clan, born in 1932, the ninth child,…

August 10, 1949 – September 16, 2024 In his 76th year, passed peacefully with family at his side, after a short battle with cancer. Survived by his wife Mary, of 48 years, and 3 children, Jennifer, Andrew (Bethany) and Matthew (Coco). Will be missed by grandchildren Ellie, Eden, and Peter.  Funeral mass to be held…

Our dear and beloved mother Sue (Susie) Cole took her last breath in Hanover Hospital on Saturday, September 14, 2024, with her daughters keeping her company.  She was in her 97th year.  She had been ailing for the past year and on Thursday, September 12th, she entered the hospital.  Mom’s love for Dad (Fred), who…

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Douglas John Frook of Hanover, formerly of Brant Township, announce his passing Friday, September 13, 2024, at the age of 75. He leaves behind to mourn the mother of his children and love of his life Donna (nee Karn) of Hanover. Doug’s loving spirit lives on…

John (Jack) Meldrum of Port Elgin passed away peacefully September 11, 2024 at the Saugeen Memorial Hospital in his 89th year. Jack was born on July 8, 1936 to Alexander and Rose (Watson) Meldrum in Stratford, Ontario. Jack did his electrical apprenticeship with CNR in Stratford and worked in Newfoundland and across Ontario as an…

Everyone has a story–a modern version of a “high-seas adventure” tale, but if you knew my father, Jerry, you probably experienced just such a traditional encounter with the unknown. You probably followed him into an up-close and personal rendezvous with an uncharted “wilderness” that threatened your survival, (or perhaps only your sense of security), but…

Peacefully wrapped in the love of his family and known for his perpetual smile, Donald William Duquette (Papa) passed away September 3, 2024.  Donald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maureen (Popelier) Duquette, and his children Daniel, Kimberly (Glenn) and Renee.  Also survived by his grandchildren Andrew (Lisa), Tyler (Sarah), Travis (Becky), Danielle…

Gloria Nesta Crozier passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024 in her 97th year at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton.  Loving wife of the late Orval Crozier. Predeceased by her first husband Keith Nicholls. Devoted mother of son Eddie Nicholls (Nora) and daughter Susan Symons (Dean). Cherished grandmother to Tania (Tim), Jody (Lee), Matthew (Rachel), Brooke…

Wayne Benjamin King passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.  Wayne was born in Owen Sound, June 23, 1963.  Wayne grew up in Shallow Lake and currently resided in Sauble Beach.  Wayne is survived by his sisters Judy and her husband Ray Nickason of Allenford…

Helen Jean Robinson passed away peacefully in Listowel on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 95.  Helen resided at R.R.#4 Tara with her husband Murray Scott. Helen was born in Hamilton on March 3, 1929, to the late Kathleen (Browning) and George Robinson of Southampton. She grew up in Kincardine and loved the…