Obituaries

James (Jim) Raymond Smith of Brockton, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Walkerton, on February 11, 2024.  Jim was born in Hamilton on March 31, 1942, to Raymond and Ruth Smith.  He attended Westdale High School in Hamilton and went on to join the Royal Canadian Air Force in Trenton where he…

June 15, 1944 – February 9, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Evelyn Ward announces her passing on February 9th, 2024, at the age of 79, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Lois is survived by her 2 children, Jehanne Finlay and Jesse Ward (Melisa Berner). A proud grandmother…

September 13, 1964 – February 4, 2024 Lynn Tait passed away at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on February 4, 2024 at 2:45 p.m.  Beloved wife of the late Jeff Tait.  She leaves behind her daughter Kateri Tait (Travis Ceaser) of North Bay, her son Marcus Tait of Oshawa, her sisters Pam Furness of Owen…

March 12, 1970 – February 7, 2024 It is with broken hearts we announce that our husband, father and only son, David, of Owen Sound, formerly of Kitchener, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on February 7, 2024 in his 54th year after a five year journey with cancer. He travelled…

Passed away peacefully at the Southampton Care Centre on February 6, 2024 in her 84th year.  Beloved wife of the late Bill Boose.  Predeceased by her 3 children.  Cremation has taken place and there will not be a service.  Special thanks to the Southampton Care Centre for their kindness and care.  Arrangements entrusted to Grey…

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gladys Fromager (nee Stephens) announce her passing at Chapman House on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.  She was 87 years old.  She was the devoted wife of Alfie Fromager for 69 years before his passing in 2021.  Gladys is survived by her children Bonnie (Bryan) Long, David…

It is with heavy heart the family of Alice Loretta Ellis announce her passing on January 26, 2024, in her 91st year in her hometown of Markdale, Ontario with family at her side.  Born, July 5, 1933, and raised in Euphrasia Township on a generational farm at Temple Hill.  Alice was the youngest daughter of…

Passed away on January 24, 2024 in his 82nd year.  Beloved husband of Helen. Brother of Eleanor and Dianne (Ken).  Uncle of Debbie, Gary (Diane) and Derek (Sherri) and great uncle to Megan, Hannah and Jackie.  Predeceased by his mother Kathleen, father John, brother John and sister Helen.  Tom was born and raised in Winnipeg. …

June 7, 1946 – January 25, 2024 Jim Switzer of Marl Lake, Hanover passed away at the Hanover Hospital on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Adell (Ellis). Loving father of Angie and her husband Brian Pelch and Amy and her husband Chris Fischer. Proud grandfather of Dylan and Macy…

March 21, 1954 – October 4, 2023 In his 69th year following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place. To honour Tom’s wishes, there will be no celebration of life service.  Born Thomas (Tom) William Jackson on March 21st, 1954, to parents Allan and Elizabeth (Betty) Jackson, he was the fourth…