Obituaries

Faye Elizabeth Girodat, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Hanover and District Hospital, on Thursday February 13, 2025. She was 60. Born in Hanover on May 13, 1964 to late Clayton and Margaret (Strader) Girodat. Faye was always a social butterfly, meeting and making friends wherever she went. She was…

Ruth Gertrude Dover passed away peacefully on Thursday February 6, 2025 at Gateway Haven in Wiarton in her 98th year.  Beloved mother of Doris Waite (nee Cocomile) (Al) of Kemble, grandmother of Eric and Ryan (Erynn) of Kemble and great grandmother of Hunter. Ruth was born in Toronto on December 10, 1927 at 315 Concord…

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of Jane Schutz (née Watson) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the age of 80. Daughter of the late William and Rosalie Watson, beloved spouse of the late Paul Schutz, and devoted mother to Kim (Warren) Joseph and Steven (Tammy) Schutz. Cherished grandmother of…

Ella Maria Kurtz (nee Held) passed away peacefully with her daughter Marilyn by her side, at the Country Lane Long Term Care – Chatsworth, Ontario, on Thursday February 6, 2025 in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband, Alfred, her son Eric, her brothers Rudy and Eric Held and her parents Eduard and Olga (Barth)…

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Don Cameron announce his passing on Friday January 31, 2025 at the age of 91.  Devoted husband of Lottie (nee Graham) for 68 years.  Loving father of Julie Close (Gord) and Donna Fromager (David).  Cherished grandpa of Devon Close and Ranae Bignell (Jesse), and three great-grandchildren…

January 16, 1928 – February 3, 2025 Joop was born in Amsterdam North, The Netherlands, to Piet and Marie. He was the 7th child of 9: Piet, Frans, Guus, Hugo, Wim, Jetta, Joop, Miep and Jacques. His father was an electrician and his mother was at home (Joop acknowledged that was a full-time job!). Joop…

Passed away peacefully at the Brightshores Health System, Markdale, Ontario, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born in Kapuskasing, Ontario on April 16,1936, John Theodore (Ted) Grahlman of Owen Sound in his 89th year. Beloved husband of 62 years to Lillian Grahlman (Girdler). Loving father to Barry and Lisa. Cherished Papa to Ashley and his step grandson Joshua Main.…

Bryan Douglas Elder, in his 72nd year, passed away suddenly at home on February 2, 2025.  Loved husband for 30 years of Vicki.  Eldest child of Douglas and the late Evelyn Elder of Chatsworth.  He is survived by stepsons Paul and Tyler Lang and their families, daughter Marcy Kerr and her family, brothers Brad, Warren,…

Ola Marie Lillian Young (nee Stewart) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. She is survived by her children, Russell (Josie) of Keady, Darlene Doig (Paul) of Alberta, Brian (Tracy) of Coburg, Carol Kilday (Kenny) of Port Elgin, Mary Miller (Sam) of Meaford and…

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gordon James Scott on Thursday January 30, 2025 at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound. Gord was born in Owen Sound on October 19, 1936 and resided in Allenford for over 45 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean Scott (2020). Proud father of Kevin (Jennifer)…