Obituaries

March 5, 1933 – October 1, 2025 Marjorie Myrle Cochrane, (born Petch) 92, of Owen Sound, passed away peacefully at Lee Manor in Owen Sound on October 1, 2025. Marjorie is predeceased by her late husband James William Cochrane and her children Allan Douglas Cochrane and Catherine Anne Moyse. Dear sister of Morgan Petch and…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Schank, a kind, honest, and hardworking man who could always be counted on. After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, Larry passed away peacefully at Brightshores Health System in his 69th year. He will be forever loved and remembered by his sons Chris (Laura)…

Jacqueline Heckbert Powell (née McCosh) passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on October 7, 2025 at the age of 95. Dear wife of the late Donald Powell (June 22, 2006). Loving mother of Gordon (Susan). Proud grandmother of Jamie (Drake) and Taylor (James) and great grandmother of Aubrey and William. Also survived by many…

It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Jean Irene Gardiner (Black) on August 21, 2025. Loving Mom to Donna (predeceased), Paul (Lucie) and Ann (Tom). Very proud Nana to Rachel (Will), Stephanie (Michael) and Stacey. Great Nana to Jayden. Sister to Carol Patterson (Jack), Lorna McLean and Pat Ferguson (Glenn)…

Rose Marie (Rosemary) Wainwright passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Chapman House Hospice on September 19, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love and happy memories for her sons, Todd and Peter, and her granddaughters Vanessa, Jocelyn, Evangeline and Sophie. We all express our gratitude for the love and support of Lori, Louise,…

On October 4, 2025, Sally Margaret Carruthers (née Kellough, 1941), at peace, breathed her last. Many thanks, especially to the nurses, at Owen Sound and London Hospitals, Lee Manor and Gateway Haven.  A former teacher, librarian, hospital volunteer and St. John Ambulance Instructor volunteer; alto chorister, bibliophile and word maven; she loved friends and family,…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father, husband, and brother Anthony “Tony” Clark. Tony was born on December 31, 1942 in West Hartlepool, England during World War II. As a young man, he served in the British Navy, married and lived in South Africa for three years and then…

Ross Elvin Morrow passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the age of 93. Beloved husband for 67 years of the late Elaine Morrow (2020), who we know he is now finally reunited with. Loving father of Brenda Waters (Rick), Brad (Christine), Barbara Hodkinson (Mike) and Scott (Marianne). Beloved grandpa of Sarah, Shawn (Brittney),…

On September 16, 2025, Allan (Al) Gardner of Owen Sound passed away at the age of 71 years, following a battle with cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 36 years, Penny (nee Aitken), brother Bruce (Sheri), sister Debbie (Bruce Milne), sister-in-law Judy (Tom Stobbe), sister-in-law Sharon (Len Jones) and many nieces…

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Patricia Rose Mooney (nee Smith), on September 10, 2025, at 72 years of age, surrounded by love and sunshine at Lee Manor.  While we deeply mourn her loss, we take comfort in knowing her long struggle with dementia has ended and she is finally at peace. She…