Obituaries

A special angel has transformed her earth wings into eternal wings.  Alice VanBonn passed away peacefully at Chapman House in Owen Sound on Thursday November 2, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born September 4, 1940 in Chatham, Ontario to Jack and Idell Lilley. She was the oldest of four girls Barb…

Sean Riley Watson of Hanover died tragically in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in his 46th year.  Sean was the very much loved son of Narcia Watson and partner Russell Wilmer. Very proud father of his two daughters Teagan and Maliya (Iva-Jean). Dear brother of Jamie (Ashley) and Matthew (Lucretia).  Also…

June 8, 1951 – November 4, 2023 Casey passed away peacefully at home after an intense year of health challenges caused by his failed bowel surgery.  Casey remained cheerful and optimistic throughout with a ready smile for his visitors.  He will be forever missed by his beloved wife Hanneke, who has been his soulmate for…

Passed away on October 30, 2023 at the age of 83.  Dear husband of Hannelore.  Brother of Melsen Müller. Cremation has taken place.  Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services.

June 5, 1951 – October 30, 2023 Rick passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a 4 year battle with cancer.  He was well known as a commercial fisherman on Lake Huron for over 40 years from Erieau to Southampton, Ontario as captain and owner of the Benjamin Charles fish tug.  Richard leaves behind…

Timothy John Eaton, 67, of Port Elgin, Ontario, passed away on October 27, 2023, at home—exactly where he wanted to. He was born on September 13, 1956, to Margaret and Harold Eaton in London, Ontario. Tim is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Lori Eaton, his son Brad Eaton, his daughter Cara Eaton…

Mary Alma (Wadden) MacPherson, 76, of Port Elgin, passed away on October 27, 2023 after a brief illness.  Alma, daughter to Phyllis (Robinson) and Gordon Wadden, grew up in Port Morien, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.  She was one of eight children (Joyce, Delores, Gordon “Buddy”, Mora, Phyllis, Wayne and Muriel) and always had fond…

David Mather of Meaford passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Owen Sound Brightshores Hospital on Monday, October 23, 2023 with the assistance of the MAID program. David was in his 69th year and will always be admired for the strength and courage that he showed while fighting his 28 year battle…

Peacefully at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia (née Donald) whom he was married to for 61 years.  Loving father of Chuck (Debbie), Tracey (Andy) Dempsey and Michael (Sarah).  Proud grandpa of Graham, Ian, Claire and Noelle.  Brother of…

John Derek Bell passed away peacefully at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Sunday, October 8, 2023, in his 54th year.  Cherished son of the late John and Catherine (née Elvidge) Bell.  Dear brother of Ruth McPhail of Durham and Heather and her husband Bjorn Andersen of Brick, New Jersey.  Also survived by his nieces Laura…