Obituaries

On March 29, 2020 (Mildred) June Brill passed away peacefully in her 94th year at Lee Manor.  Loving Mother to Carolyn (Frank) Thomas, Madelene (Ross) Robinson, Jack (Dianne) Brill and Denise Bilanzola (Pete Hebner). Dear Grandmother of Darrin (Lisa) Skene, Jennifer Skene, Kari (Dave) Buzzelli, Lora (Darryl) Jardin, Sean (Andria) Robinson and Cristiano (Heather) Bilanzola. …

Ruth Huellemann of R.R.1, Elmwood passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, March 15, 2020.  She was 81.  Born in Mannheim, Germany on March 5, 1939 to the late August and Maria Meissner.  Ruth moved from Kitchener to Durham in 1978 where she worked at Interforest until 1999.  Ruth and…

Suddenly at her home in Owen Sound on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the age of 63.  She is survived by sister Geri, brothers Brad (Cheryl) and Tim (Astair) and sister-in-law Leah.  Sadly missed by nieces and nephews to whom she was very close. Predeceased by parents Marg and Jerry Hood, brother Peter and infant…

Passed away peacefully at the Southampton Hospital on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  Marjorie Kaufman (née Hodge) of Port Elgin, in her 82nd year.  Beloved wife of Norman.  Loving mother of Brenda Broadbent (Todd) of Schomberg and Joanne Almond (Mark) of Meaford.  Cherished grandma of Courtney Almond of Meaford.  Dear sister of Glen Hodge (Shirley) of…

June 29, 1925 – March 12, 2020 Dean’s compassionate spirit will remain in our hearts forever.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Thank you to Pastor Jason Ashby, Rev Chuck Beaton, Dr H. Gleba, the palliative staff at Care Partners and Chapman House. Their comfort and support was overwhelming and…

With friends and family by his side, Rick passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Friday, March 6, 2020. Rick Isaac of Shallow Lake, in his 67th year is survived by his loving wife Nora Vallins, his cherished daughter Ellen Isaac and his dear brother David Isaac (Suzanne Lee). Predeceased by…

Elroy passed away peacefully at the GBRHC on Thursday morning, February 20th 2020 in his 96th year.  Son of the late Jim and Evelyn Smith and beloved husband of the late Elda Smith (Foster).  Dear father of Gaye (Audrey) of Paisley, Lyndy Barfoot of Kemble, Kirby (Brenda) of Burlington and Randy (Laura) of Lucan.  Cherished…

Passed away peacefully at the Owen Sound Hospital on March 2, 2020. Beloved husband of Helen Osborne (née Holmes). Loving father of Ross of Owen Sound, Paul (Kim) of Etobicoke, Keith (Nadine) of Owen Sound and John of Woodstock.  Sadly missed by his grandchildren Melissa, Neil, Joshua, Stephanie, Alex and Siobhan. He will be remembered…

Passed away peacefully at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Thursday, February 27, 2020, in his 74th year.  George was born and raised in Port Colborne, raised his family and worked in Crystal Beach, then happily retiring in Owen Sound.  Loving husband of Betty for 55 years.  Dear father of Wesley of Crystal Beach and George…

Passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Friday, February 21, 2020.  Shirley Bell (née Brown) of Durham, at the age of 82.  Beloved wife of the late Norman Bell.  Loving mother of Kerr (Krista) Bell of Durham.  Proud grandma of Nolan and Grayson.  Dear sister of Ada Thompson of Simcoe, Muriel…