Obituaries

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Anne-Louise Loverock (nee Holmes) on July 19, 2022. She passed away peacefully with loving family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Ken Loverock and parents Vera and Burton Holmes. Survived by her loving family, sister Lynn Hardman, sons Don (Linda) and Eric (Kathy), daughter…

Ella May Canning passed with her loving husband and family by her side at Chapman House Hospice on Friday, July 15, 2022 in her 85th year. Born in Sarnia, Ontario, Ella May is the daughter of the late Dale and Laura Wright.  Survived by her loving husband George Canning and her 3 children Dale Gamble…

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Linda Marie Keill.  She passed away in her sleep on July 14, 2022 at 69 years young. Mother to Laurie and Billy Joe, sister to Carol and Steve, grandmother to Tyler, Taylor, Olivia, Chloe and Jack.  She always gave as much as she could, others…

It is with sadness in our hearts we announce the passing of our father, Raymond Gillis, predeceased by wife Helen, son Raymond, son in law Manuel Amaral, brothers George, Doug and sisters Shirley (Melski), Mary (Gillis) and Tessie (White). He is survived by siblings Butch, Michael, Willena, Gerry and Anne. A proud Cape Bretoner’, doting husband, father and…

March 7, 1957 – July 14, 2022 Garry Joseph Wright died on July 14, 2022, at his home in Owen Sound at the age of 65.  Born in Orangeville, Ontario, the son of Colleen and Joesph Wright. Survived by his wife Birgit Wright (nee Madsen), his 3 daughters, Tricia Wright, Katie (Josh) Jackson and Jessie…

We are sad to announce the passing of Gordon Wayne Buckland, on July 13, 2022 in his 83rd year. He will be missed by his best friend and beloved wife of 58 years, Margaret, his children Martyn and Wendy (Wilbert), his grandchildren Zachary, Courtney, Jacob and Rebecca, his brother Bruce (Judey), his sister Beulah Wright…

Daniel Jay (Dan) Bell, age 55, passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Chapman House on July 6, 2022.  Son of Adeline and late father Douglas. Brother of David (Jennie) and Douglas. Uncle to Branton. Nephew, cousin and friend to many.  A special thank you to Dr. Aboo, Dr. Fenn and Dr.…

Bryan Michael Barratt of Owen Sound (formerly of Tara) died at home on July 8, 2022 at the age of 81, due to complications related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.  In his younger years, Mike was known for his love of horses, as a baseball umpire, and was a long-time member of Tara Legion Branch…

George Edward passed away on July 5, 2022 at age 86.  He is survived by his wife Marlene, children Albert (Ivy) Rodney and Katrina and grandchildren Jeremiah, Kally, Luke, Aaron and Amy. Cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Life for George will be held at the Port Elgin Missionary Church on Saturday, July 23,…

It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of Philip (Phil) Edward Royall in Owen Sound on June 30, 2022. Phil will be lovingly remembered as a friend, son, brother, cousin, uncle and nephew. Phil is survived by his mother, Glenda Royall and his three siblings, Sandra Ball (Gerald), Brian (Tanya) Royall…