Obituaries

John (Jack) Meldrum of Port Elgin passed away peacefully September 11, 2024 at the Saugeen Memorial Hospital in his 89th year. Jack was born on July 8, 1936 to Alexander and Rose (Watson) Meldrum in Stratford, Ontario. Jack did his electrical apprenticeship with CNR in Stratford and worked in Newfoundland and across Ontario as an…

Everyone has a story–a modern version of a “high-seas adventure” tale, but if you knew my father, Jerry, you probably experienced just such a traditional encounter with the unknown. You probably followed him into an up-close and personal rendezvous with an uncharted “wilderness” that threatened your survival, (or perhaps only your sense of security), but…

Peacefully wrapped in the love of his family and known for his perpetual smile, Donald William Duquette (Papa) passed away September 3, 2024.  Donald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maureen (Popelier) Duquette, and his children Daniel, Kimberly (Glenn) and Renee.  Also survived by his grandchildren Andrew (Lisa), Tyler (Sarah), Travis (Becky), Danielle…

Gloria Nesta Crozier passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024 in her 97th year at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton.  Loving wife of the late Orval Crozier. Predeceased by her first husband Keith Nicholls. Devoted mother of son Eddie Nicholls (Nora) and daughter Susan Symons (Dean). Cherished grandmother to Tania (Tim), Jody (Lee), Matthew (Rachel), Brooke…

Wayne Benjamin King passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.  Wayne was born in Owen Sound, June 23, 1963.  Wayne grew up in Shallow Lake and currently resided in Sauble Beach.  Wayne is survived by his sisters Judy and her husband Ray Nickason of Allenford…

Helen Jean Robinson passed away peacefully in Listowel on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 95.  Helen resided at R.R.#4 Tara with her husband Murray Scott. Helen was born in Hamilton on March 3, 1929, to the late Kathleen (Browning) and George Robinson of Southampton. She grew up in Kincardine and loved the…

Peacefully at the Kincardine Hospital on August 2, 2024, Bill passed into the arms of his previous loved family, friends and pets.  Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Phyllis and his niece Lori.  Survived by his dear partner Carolyn, his children Dean (Candace), Genene (Dale) and their mother Maureen, grandchildren Lee, Keith and Dalton, brother…

Mona Gail Rombough, 96, of Owen Sound, Ontario and life long resident of Prescott, Ontario passed away peacefully with her family at her side on August 12th, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Mona was born on May 4th, 1928 to Clifford and Edith Scott in Prescott. Predeceased by her sisters Olive Dooley and Helen Armstrong…

Waclaw Franciszek (Frank) Lis passed away peacefully at home on Sunday August 4, 2024, surrounded by his family, after nearly 101 years of life. He is predeceased by Sheila, his wife of over 65 years, whom he has missed dearly since her passing in 2018. He leaves behind daughters Teresa (Tom) Hurley and Anita (Wayne)…

Daniel Mercey of Hanover passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 65.  Survived by his brothers David and his wife Shirley, Dell and his wife Faye and Jeff and his wife Sandra.  Remembered by several nieces and nephews.  Also sadly missed by many close friends.  Predeceased by his mother Florence Robertson (Mercey)…