Obituaries

Just short of her 93rd birthday, and feisty to the end, Lois Marie MacLean passed away on June 13th  2020. A ceremony to celebrate Lois will take place at a future date.  For now here are few things those lucky enough to have known her will remember her by. Born in 1927, Lois grew up…

Peacefully passed away at Georgian Heights in Owen Sound on June 13, 2020, in his 86th year.  Beloved husband of the late Morag (Mort) (nee McLaughlin).  Father of Carol Adam, Gerry Hoffarth (Tom), Penny Adam (Joe Dori) and Sherry Harrison (Gord).  Grandfather of A.J., Jason, Corey, Jessie, Casey and Christine.  Great grandfather of Evan, Andy,…

Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Steven John Buckton, in his 46th year.  Beloved son of Burt and Linda Buckton.  Loving brother of Burt (Sherry), Bruce (Kerri) and Kevin.  Special friend of Sheri-Lynn Teeple.  Steven will be missed but remains close and forever in our hearts. Steven’s secret to life, “Stay Happy, Stay Stoned!”

August 1, 1935 – June 14, 2020 At Georgian Heights in Owen Sound, in his 85th year, Bill peacefully left this world “on to his next adventure”.  Beloved husband to Lorna (nee Gibbons) of Owen Sound for 41 years. Devoted father to Alison and Jeremy Vallee of Chesley and Michael Tweedy and Giovanna Canini of…

Passed away at Trillium Court in Kincardine on June 12, 2020.  Rudi will be missed greatly by Klaske, his best friend and wife of 42 years. Cherished by his daughter Marci and his grandson Tyson.  Rudi will be dearly missed by many friends and acquaintances. Famous for his love of carpentry, his hand made trucks…

Passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Friday, June 5, 2020, in her 93rd year.  Vel Kirkpatrick of Central Place, Owen Sound and formerly of Meaford.  Beloved wife of Doug, who predeceased her in 2012.  Survived by her children Brenda (Ralph) Monk of Owen Sound, Laurie (Barb) Kirkpatrick of Collingwood, Colin…

August 12, 1940 – June 6, 2020 Roy Farquhar of Teeswater and formerly of Inverhuron, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine in his 80th year.  Beloved husband of Barbara of 58 years.  Deeply loved by his children Mark of Kincardine and Lynn (Deb) of Barrie.  Proud grandfather of Madison, Jacob and…

August 12, 1943 – May 27, 2020 It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to announce that Michael Alan Norton passed away peacefully in his sleep in his 77th year on May 27, 2020 in Owen Sound.  His kindness, strength, willingness to help and sense of humor will be remembered by all who…

Sadly with love we announce the passing of Elaine van Merkestein at home in her sleep on the afternoon of June 3, 2020 at the age of 86.  She is survived by her son Shawn, her sister Enid Gatcke, 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Cory, her brother Ted…

After many months in hospital, it is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Judith May Deveau on May 30, 2020. She was in her seventy-fourth year. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Judy was a Texas Cake baker extraordinaire who always treated others with her sweets and greeted…