Obituaries

John Harry Bailey, beloved husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 79, at the home he built, with his loving wife and devoted daughter at his side. Born in Collingwood, Ontario, and raised in Dundas, John built a respected teaching career in Toronto before retiring to Thornbury—a…

February 2, 1946 – December 18, 2025 RJ was my perfect husband. We were together for 32 years and married for 25 years. He was a character with a great sense of humour. He was loving and supportive. He had many passions- family, critters, being Santa, developing websites, radio DJ and so much more. We…

Wayne Taylor passed away courageously and peacefully at home on December 19th, 2025 in his 76th year with his wife Anita, brother Garry and beloved dog Luna by his side. Wayne was very proud of his service in the Canadian Navy as a young man. His subsequent career was varied, ending as a fraud investigator…

Teddie (Ted) Nowakowski of Walkerton passed away peacefully with family by his side at Brucelea Haven Long Term Care Home in his 82nd year. A beloved father, father in-law, Papa, brother, uncle and friend. Ted will be remembered for his independent spirit, strong work ethic, and love of the outdoors. He spent many years as…

Lorne Wilbert (Lornie) Weber peacefully passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 66, at Brightshores Health Centre, Southampton, with his wife Pauline by his side. Lornie was a resident of the Southampton Care Centre. Beloved father of Jason Weber (Debbie) and Cherie Linde (Travis). Proud grandfather of Chelsea, Chris, and Shyann. Dear…

Selina Margaret Jones (née Tomlins) died peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Owen Sound, Ontario at the age of 82, surrounded by her children. She is predeceased by her husband Alan, her brother Tony and her parents, Selina and T. Harold Tomlins of Blacon, Chester. Margaret was as a devoted mother to Helen and Bryan…

1946 – 2025 A daughter, sister, cousin, friend, wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, stepmother, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Our world is not the same without you. Forever Loved. Dearly Missed.

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 82, George Arthur Hudson was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour, passing peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital with his beloved wife, Wilma, of almost 60 years by his side. George leaves behind a legacy of faith and love in his children: Paul…

August 31, 1937 – December 6, 2025 Rhoda Iris Chesbro of Owen Sound and formerly of Kincardine, passed away at Brightshores Health Centre, Owen Sound on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the age of 88. Rhoda was born in Eastman, Quebec on August 31, 1937 to the late Walter and Nellie (Phaneuf) Chesbro. Dear Mom…

Gerald Alfred Wilson, also known as Gerry, at the age of 93, died December 3, 2025 at Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound, while holding his wife Elizabeth’s hand.  Dearly remembered by his family of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Cremation has taken place with a celebration of life held later in the summer. Arrangements…