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PIFER: Ed, of Durham

Posted by on May 19, 2013

Passed away at his home on Thursday, May 16th, 2013.  Raymond Edward Pifer, of Durham, in his 81st year.  Beloved husband of Jean.  Stepfather of Brenda Pifer.  Predeceased by one sister.  Cremation has taken place.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

KENNEDY: David of RR#6 Markdale

Posted by on May 12, 2013

Passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Saturday, May 11th , 2013.  David Lee Kennedy, of RR#6 Markdale, in his 63rd year.  Beloved husband and best friend of Anne (nee Penfold).  Dear father of Matthew Kennedy and his wife Mahrusa Sherstobitoff of Kamloops, B.C. and Mary Kennedy and her husband Greg Jones of Kitchener.  Cherished grandad of Maxime and Garrett.  Dear brother of Doreen Koenig.  Son-in-law of Della Penfold.  Brother-in-law of Bob Watson, Beth Kennedy, Telford (Claire) Penfold, Larry (Helen) Penfold, Allan (Jackie) Penfold and Susan Penfold.  Predeceased by his parents William and Evelyn Kennedy, his sister Ruth Watson, his brother Arnold Kennedy, his brother-in-law Ray Koenig and his father-in-law Earl Penfold.   Cremation has taken place.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Wednesday, May 15th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.  A celebration of David’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock.  Interment of cremated remains at Shiloh Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Guelph / Wellington, K.W.C. / Waterloo, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

MEERSTRA: Wim, of Durham

Posted by on April 29, 2013

With her family by her side, Wim passed away peacefully at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, April 28th, 2013.  Willemke “Wim” Meerstra (nee Jepma), of Durham, was in her 84th year.  Beloved wife for 62 years of Art Meerstra.  Dear mother of Bill Meerstra and his wife Sheila of Durham, Chris and her husband Jan DeJager of Georgetown, John Meerstra and his wife Joyce of Papua New Guinea, Walter Meerstra and his wife Janet of Whitby.  Mother-in-law of Bill Caram of Niagara Falls.  Fondly remembered by her 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  Survived by her brothers George Jepma and his wife Donna of Whitby, and Bill Jepma and his wife Joanne of Fenlon Falls.  Predeceased by her daughter Jackie Caram and her brother Klaas Jepma.   Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Thursday, May 2nd from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m..  A celebration of Wim’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Interment at Maplewood Cemetery.   As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to New Tribes Mission of Canada would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: (GTA) Greater Toronto Area, Bruce, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

REID: Bruce of RR#2 Durham

Posted by on April 21, 2013

Passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Saturday, April 20th, 2013. Bruce Gordon Reid, of RR#2 Durham, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Riddell). Loving father of Jeff and his wife Lori Lucier of Calgary, Lanny and his wife Christine of Mildmay, and Shannon and her husband Michael Kuiack of London. Bruce was a loving and devoted grandfather to 11 grandchildren. He was the loving partner of Shirley Peebles and will be fondly remembered by her children Terry (Benita), Patty (Linda) and Cheryl (Jerry). Dear brother of Don Reid and Dorsa Caldwell. Brother-in-law of Hugh and Sanne Riddell, and Doug and Marilyn Riddell. Predeceased by his son Greg, his granddaughter Erin and his sister Elthea Lightbown. Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Wednesday, April 24th from 7 – 9 p.m. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock, with visitation one hour prior to the service. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.    www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, London / Middlesex, Northern, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

BEATON: Dorothy, of Durham and formerly of RR#2 Priceville

Posted by on March 31, 2013

Passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2013.  Dorothy Jean Beaton (nee Gomm), formerly of RR#2 Priceville, in her 88th year.   Beloved wife of the late Keith Beaton.  Loving mother of Shirley and her husband Vince Judge of Listowel, Betty Lou and her husband Dave Morrison of Durham, Gloria and her husband Ben Morris, Mary and her husband Steve Wyma, and Bruce Beaton all of Priceville.  Fondly remembered by her 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  Survived by her sisters Anne Lehman and Ruby Brown.  Predeceased by her parents Harry and Anne Gomm, her sisters Nellie Brown and Marion Weppler, her infant sister Ruth Gomm, her brothers-in-law Alfred Weppler, Vic Brown, Vince Lehman and Gordon Brown.   Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Wednesday, April 3rd from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.  A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at the Glenelg Centre Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Spring interment at McNeil Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Glenelg Centre Baptist Church (Accessibility Fund), the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Perth, Southern

ROUTENBURG: Arthur, of Durham and formerly of RR#1 Williamsford

Posted by on March 31, 2013

Passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Saturday, March 30th, 2013. Arthur Routenburg, formerly of RR#1 Williamsford, in his 85th year. Loving father of Paul Routenburg of Halifax, and Steve Routenburg and his wife Debbie Cudney of Moorefield. Survived by his sister-in-law Elda Mae Routenburg. Predeceased by his parents Christian and Emma Routenburg, and his siblings Adolph Routenburg, Elma Rosenburg and her late husband Ross, and Christie Routenburg and his late wife Jean. Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Tuesday, April 2nd from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A celebration of Arthurs’ life will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment at Shiloh Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Guelph / Wellington, K.W.C. / Waterloo, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

KENNEDY: Arnold of Markdale

Posted by on March 13, 2013

Passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services – Markdale on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013. Robert “Arnold” Kennedy, of Markdale, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Beth (nee Moore). Dear father of Janien Newell of Markdale and Paul Kennedy of Irish Lake. Proud grandpa of Kirsten, Kennedi, Allison, Olivia and William. Dear brother of Doreen and the late Ray Koenig, and David and Anne Kennedy. Brother-in-law of Bob Watson. Predeceased by his parents William and Evelyn Kennedy and his sister Ruth Watson. Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Friday, March 15th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A celebration of Arnold’s life will be held at the Glenelg Centre Baptist Church (493714 Baptist Church Road, RR#2, Priceville) on Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Spring interment at Markdale Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Glenelg Centre Baptist Church (Accessibility Fund) or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

GRANT: Andrew (Andy) of Durham

Posted by on February 19, 2013

20130218124844_00002  Andrew (Andy) Carroll Grant The salmon and trout of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron can finally breathe a sigh of  relief as retired Salmon slayer Andy Grant Sr. will never again roar out on the waters in his trusted Ol’ Stogie in search of his allusive bounty. Passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, February 17th, 2013 Andy Grant in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the former Patricia Reid. Dear father of Cindy Grant and husband Don Schenk Jr. of Sarnia and Andrew (Andy Jr) and his wife Heather of Durham. Also survived by 5 grandchildren Michael and Jessica Schenk, Natalie Grant-Orton and husband Sandy, Shalane Grant and Scott Kuglin, Andrew Jarrett Grant and wife Courtney. Dear Grampa to 2 great grandchildren Aaliyah and Alexus Schenk. Also survived by one sister Ruth Martin of Sauble Beach and four brothers Garry and Ina, Owen Sound, Lorne and Patti, California, David (Joe) and Meryl, Owen Sound, Kimberley and Brenda, Owen Sound and sister-in-law Carol Grant, Owen Sound. Sadly missed by sisters-in-law Shirley and husband George Scott, St. Catharines, Joyce Reid, Owen Sound and brother-in-law Ted and wife Elinor Reid, Owen Sound. Predeceased by brother Gordon (Duke) and brothers-in-law Wes Martin and Jerry Reid. Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Wednesday, from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Andy’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Durham on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Spring Interment Durham Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Parkinson Society would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Sarnia / Lambton, Southern

GILKES: Ron, of Hanover and formerly of Durham and Hopeville

Posted by on February 1, 2013

Passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services – Owen Sound on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013.  Ronald Cameron Gilkes, of Hanover formerly of Durham and Hopeville, in his 81st year.  Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Hooper).  Loving father of Brent Gilkes and his wife Ellen of Durham.  Cherished grandfather of Karley and her husband Jeff Rapson, and Jackie Gilkes.  Great-grandfather of Phoenix.  Survived by his sister Helen Jack of Meaford, his sister-in-law Marie and her husband Fred Martin of Elora, and several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his brother Alex Gilkes and his wife Margaret, his sister-in-law Jean and her husband Bill Kelly, and his brother-in-law Elmer Jack.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Saturday, February 2nd from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m., where members of the Masonic Lodge will hold a memorial service at 6:45 p.m.  A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Cremation to follow.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Durham and Community Health Care Foundation (Durham Hospital) would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

CUTTING: Lucille, of Cambridge and formerly of Durham

Posted by on January 25, 2013

Passed away at Saint Luke’s Place, Cambridge on Friday, January 25th, 2013. The former Lucille ElizabethTrafford, of Cambridge and formerly of Durham, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Cutting. Loving mother of Denise and her husband Greg Malatches of Cambridge, Richard Cutting and his wife Bev of Durham, and Tim Cutting and Margie of Cambridge. Cherished grandmother of Tara, Shawna and Jessica. Dear Sister of Kay Rice of Ohio and Bud Trafford and his wife Yolande of Ottawa. Predeceased by her brothers Harold, Pat and Gib Trafford. A celebration of Lucille’s life will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday, January 28th at 1 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Durham Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Eastern, Guelph / Wellington, K.W.C. / Waterloo, Ontario, Ottawa, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

PENROSE: Bill of RR#3 Durham

Posted by on January 5, 2013

Passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013. William Earl Frederick Penrose, of RR#3 Durham, in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Lynda Puma-Penrose. Loving father of Jamie Penrose (Chona) of Orangeville, Karen (Frank Roberts) of Brampton, Kathie (Jeffrey Bilger) of Strathroy, Len Puma (Christine) of Innisfil, and Tony Puma (Lori) of Tottenham. Fondly remembered by his 6 grandchildren. Dear brother of Don (Sharon) Penrose of Penetang. Bill retired after 27 years with the Metro Toronto Police and he was also a former member of the O.P.P./ The Commissioner’s Own Pipes and Drums Band. Friends may call at the Durham Legion (271 Bruce Street North, Durham/Municipality of West Grey) on Sunday, January 6th, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., where a celebration of Bill’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m.. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, London Health Sciences Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham 1-855-369-3837.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: (GTA) Greater Toronto Area, Barrie/Simcoe, Bruce, Central, Durham, Guelph / Wellington, Halton, Huron, K.W.C. / Waterloo, London / Middlesex, Muskoka, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Peel, Perth, Southern, Toronto

TRAFFORD: Bertha of Durham

Posted by on January 1, 2013

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Passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Monday, December 31st, 2012.  The former Bertha Louise Glass, of Durham, in her 90th year.  Beloved wife of the late Gib Trafford.  Loving mother of Larry Trafford and his wife Ria of London, and Peter Trafford and his wife Diane of RR#1 Hanover.  Fondly remembered by her 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by her son Philip Trafford, her parents William and Bertha Glass, her sister Gertrude MacGregor and her brothers George Glass and Norman Glass.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.   A celebration of Bertha’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, January 4th at 1:30 p.m.   Interment at Durham Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to the Durham Food Bank or the Make-a-Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Guelph / Wellington, K.W.C. / Waterloo, London / Middlesex, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

GRAY: John, of Hanover and formerly of Durham

Posted by on January 1, 2013

Gray, John

Passed away with family by his side at the Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, December 30th, 2012.  John Gray, of Hanover and formerly of Durham, in his 72nd year.  Predeceased by his parents William and Elsie Gray and his sister Jean Matthews.  John will be missed by his many cousins and his nephew.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.   A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, January 4th at 11 a.m.   Interment at Maplewood Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Chrohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

REGAN: Irene, of Harriston and formerly of Durham and Toronto

Posted by on December 20, 2012

Passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Tuesday, December 18th, 2012.  Irene Helena Regan (nee Jones), of Harriston and formerly of Durham and Toronto.  Beloved wife of the late Leon Regan.  Loving mother of Philip Regan of Blind River, Martin Regan and his wife Eileen of Kingston, Steven Regan of Kitchener, and Barbara and her husband Lyle Best of Ottawa.  Fondly remembered by her 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  Survived by her sister-in-law Hazel Jones of Horley, Surrey.  Predeceased by her brother Alan Jones.  Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service to celebrate Irene’s life will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Friday, December 21st at 11 a.m.  As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: (GTA) Greater Toronto Area, Bruce, Eastern, Guelph / Wellington, Northern, Ontario, Ottawa, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern, Toronto

CALDWELL: Elsie of Durham

Posted by on November 28, 2012

Passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Tuesday, November 27th, 2012.  Elsie Margaret Caldwell (nee McNaughton), of Durham, in her 89th year.  Beloved wife of the late Clarence Caldwell.  Loving mother of Don Caldwell and his wife Janet of Panama, Elaine and her husband Roy Diebold of Holstein, and Judy Kingston of Stratford.  Fondly remembered by her 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by her infant daughter Faye and by her brothers Ted Derbyshire and Herb Derbyshire.  Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service to celebrate Elsie’s life will be held at Amos Presbyterian Church, Dromore on Saturday, December 1st at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service.  As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to Amos Presbyterian Church, Egremont Optimist Community Centre Building Fund or Owen Sound Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham (519)369-3837.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Guelph / Wellington, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

BROWN: Margaret formerly of Durham

Posted by on November 16, 2012

Passed away at the Davis Centre, Bolton on Friday, November 16th, 2012.  Margaret Elizabeth (nee Glousher) Brown, formerly of Durham, in her 91st year.  Beloved wife of the late Charles Brown.  Loving mother of Sandra and her husband Harvey Heimpel of Listowel and Debra and her husband Andy Hess of Caledon.  Cherished grandmother of 4 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.  Survived by her brother Jack Glousher and her sister Mabel and her husband Bob Miller.  Predeceased by her sisters Irene Riddell, Edith McColl and Gladys Glousher.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday, November 19th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., where a celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at 1 p.m.  Interment at Durham Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: (GTA) Greater Toronto Area, Bruce, Guelph / Wellington, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Peel, Perth, Southern

LORENZ: Carl of Durham

Posted by on November 11, 2012

Passed away at his home on Sunday, November 11th, 2012.  Carling Bruce Lorenz, of Durham, in his 73rd year.  Father of Jamie, Lynn and Laurie and grandfather of 7.  Dear brother of Pete and Muriel Lorenz of Durham, Dorothy and Frank Bezanson of Preston, Joyce Gonder of Galt, and Eleanor and Harm Luth of Tupperville.  Best friend of Margaret Rose Grein.  Predeceased by his brothers Ken, Ralph, Merv and Lloyd Lorenz and by his infant siblings Tony and Judy.  A graveside service will be held at the Durham Cemetery on Wednesday, November 14th at 2 p.m.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Durham and Community Health Care Foundation (Hospital or Medical Clinic) would be appreciated by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.   www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

LAWRENCE: Norm of RR#4 Durham

Posted by on November 9, 2012

Lt. Colonel N.L. (Tex) Lawrence C.D. retired G.N.S.F. passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Friday, November 9th, 2012.  Norman Lefroy Lawrence, of RR#4 Durham, in his 84th year.  Beloved husband of Myrtle (nee Porter).  Loving father of Debbie Olliff of Durham, Steven Lawrence (Laurie) of British Columbia, and Cheryl and her husband Kevin Holmes of Cambridge.  Cherished grandfather of Heather (Scott), Jeff (Deana), Alexander and Mckenzie and great-grandfather of Piper.  Survived by his brother Floyd Lawrence and his brothers-in-law Orville and Laverne Porter and Norman and Lenore Porter.  Norm will be sadly missed by his lifelong friend Fred Wilton and by his dog Jags.  Predeceased by his son-in-law Dave Olliff, his chosen sister Mary Whitmore and his sisters-in-law Mae Lawrence, and Wilma Brown and her husband Bob.  Cremation has taken place.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday, November 12th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m., where members of the Loyal Orange Lodge #1192 will hold a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. and where members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 308 will hold a memorial service at 6:45 p.m..  A celebration of Norm’s life will be held at the Durham Legion on Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock.  Interment of cremated remains will be held at the Trinity Anglican Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 308 or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Barrie/Simcoe, Bruce, Central, Guelph / Wellington, K.W.C. / Waterloo, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Perth, Southern

SMART: Ron of Durham and formerly of Egremont Township

Posted by on November 7, 2012

Passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012.  Ronald William Smart, of Durham and formerly of Egremont Township, in his 80th year.  Beloved husband of the late Doreen (nee Findlay).  Loving father of Dale and Corina Smart of Parry Sound, Lori and Sonny Rose of Ottawa, Ronnie and Shari Smart of Strathroy, and Bryan and Lucie Smart of Ottawa.  Fondly remembered by his 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Survived by 2 brothers and 4 sisters.  Predeceased by one sister.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Thursday, November 8th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.  A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday at 12 noon, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: (GTA) Greater Toronto Area, Bruce, Eastern, Guelph / Wellington, K.W.C. / Waterloo, Ontario, Ottawa, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

FAGGIANI: Adelcki of RR#2 Priceville and formerly of Toronto

Posted by on October 29, 2012

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Passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services – Owen Sound on Friday, October 26th, 2012.  Adelcki Faggiani, of RR#2 Priceville, in his 81st year.  Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee French).  Loving father of Jane Faggiani-Stratton and her husband Dan of Sault Ste. Marie and the late Grace Faggiani.  Fondly remembered by his grandchildren: Jeremy, Jeannette and her husband Matt, Kaitlyn, and Chelsey and her friend Matt.  A celebration of Adelcki’s life will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, 166 Bruce Street North, Durham (519-369-3837) on Thursday, November 1st at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment at Trinity Anglican Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Christian Horizons (15 Mulberry Court, Chatham, Ontario   N7M 6H8) would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: (GTA) Greater Toronto Area, Barrie/Simcoe, Bruce, Central, Durham, Halton, Northern, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Peel, Sault Ste. Marie / Algoma, Southern, Toronto

BAILEY: Olive of Durham

Posted by on October 6, 2012

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Olive Selena (Hunter) (West) Bailey of Durham.  Born in Keppel Township on July 28, 1923 and passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Friday, October 5th, 2012.  Predeceased by her parents Edgar and Jennie (Bumstead) Hunter, her husband Mervin West in 1952, her brothers Stanley Hunter and his wife Bernice, Ivan Hunter and his wife Kay, and Charlie Hunter.  Survived by her sister-in-law Lenore Hunter and her brother-in-law Bill Szilassy.  Aunt Ollie was loved and will be missed by the Hunter, West and Bailey families.  At her request there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place.  A memorial service to celebrate Olive’s life will be held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Wednesday, October 17th at 1 p.m.  Interment of cremated remains will be held at a later date at Park Lawn Cemetery in Preston/Cambridge.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Salvation Army Church (Hanover), Rockwood Terrace, Canadian Cancer Society or the Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Guelph / Wellington, K.W.C. / Waterloo, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Perth, Southern

KINSMAN: Clarence, of Priceville

Posted by on September 29, 2012

Passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale on Friday, September 28th, 2012.  Clarence Franklin Kinsman, of Priceville, in his 87th year.  Beloved husband of Alma (nee Shute).  Loving father of Wayne and Brenda Kinsman of Priceville, Jim and Bonnie Kinsman of Hanover, Lucille Doxen of Kimberly, Gary and Tina Kinsman of Priceville, and Debbie and Dave Noble of Priceville.  Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of Reta Woodcock of Mount Forest and Marjorie Weir of Durham.  Fondly remembered by his many nephews and nieces.  Predeceased by his brothers Elwood and Lloyd Kinsman, and his sisters Mary Kinsman, Florence Payne and Verna Lent.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday, October 1st from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.  A celebration of Clarence’s life will be held at the Glenelg Centre Baptist Church, RR#2 Priceville, on Tuesday, October 2nd at 11 o’clock.  Interment at McNeil Cemetery, Priceville.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca 

 

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Filed Under: Bruce, Guelph / Wellington, K.W.C. / Waterloo, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

MAXTED: Viola, formerly of Toronto, Durham and Hanover

Posted by on September 29, 2012

Passed away at Parkview Manor Nursing, Chesley on Friday, September 28th, 2012.  Viola Bessie Day, formerly of Toronto, Durham and Hanover, in her 96th year.  Beloved wife of the late Lambert Maxted.  Loving mother of Bruce Maxted and his wife Sheri of Hanover.  Dear grandmother of Heather and Simon of Toronto and Scott and Adrianne of Hanover.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Tuesday, October 2nd from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., where a celebration of Viola’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m.  Interment at Durham Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Salvation Army Church or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: (GTA) Greater Toronto Area, Bruce, K.W.C. / Waterloo, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

HOPKINS: Brad of RR#4 Durham

Posted by on September 25, 2012

Passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, September 25th, 2012.  Bradley Royden Hopkins, of RR#4 Durham, in his 61st year.  Beloved husband of Helen (nee McGowan).  Dear father of Mark Hopkins and Amy DeMeuleneare, and Chris Hopkins, all of Durham.  Son of Doreen and her husband Jim Weaver of Owen Sound.  Brother of Susan and Don Tremble, and Craig Hopkins, all of Durham.  Son-in-law of Shirley McGowan.  Brother-in-law of Edith McGowan and Newman Parrott, Joan and Dennis Reay, Ed and Diane McGowan, George and Lynda McGowan, and Jean McGowan.  Predeceased by his father Royden Hopkins, his infant brother Steven and his father-in-law Jack McGowan.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Thursday, September 27th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.  A celebration of Brad’s life will be held at the Durham Legion on Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock.  Cremation to follow.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to VON Grey-Bruce or the Hanover and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Guelph / Wellington, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern

WEPPLER: Marion of Durham and formerly of RR#1 Hanover

Posted by on September 6, 2012

Weppler, Marion

Born on June 27th, 1919 in Wilkie,Saskatchewan, Marion Christina (Gomm) Weppler, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Thursday, September 6th, 2012, in her 94th year.  Beloved wife of the late Alfred Weppler.  Loving mother of Harry, Norman and Joyce, Gordon and Karen, Hazel and Clare, and Peter and Sharon.  Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Angela, Kim, Penny, Cheryl, Lori, Lisa, Tanya, Dwayne, David, Amanda, Pam, Steven, Amber, Darryl and her 20 great-grandchildren.  Sister of Ann Lehman, Dorothy Beaton and Ruby Brown.  Mother-in-law of Marlene Weppler and Darryl, Sheila Weppler, and John Welechenko.  Predeceased by her parents Harry and Annie Gomm, her son Edgar, her sister Nellie Brown, her daughter-in-law Joanne Weppler, and her brothers-in-law Vincent Lehman, Keith Beaton, Gordon Brown and Vic Brown.  Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Sunday, September 9th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.  A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday morning at 11 o’clock, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment at Durham Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Rockwood Terrace Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  www.mccullochwatsonfuneralhome.ca

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Filed Under: Bruce, Huron, Ontario, Owen Sound / Grey, Southern
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