Obituaries

It’s with gratitude for a full life lived the Vaughan-Hopkins family announce the death of their mother. Marjory Matilda Knowles Hopkins Vaughan. Tillie was born in Turkeytown, NB December 31, 1928, the 4th child of Raymond and Emily Knowles (nee Jagoe). At 18 Tillie moved to Sarnia to further her education by becoming a hairdresser.…

May 21, 1990 – October 11, 2022 It’s with heartbreaking sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Steven Daniel Jacob Rill of Durham. Steve was our 10 ft. tall, bullet proof, gear head, engine loving, woodworking, guitar picking, “ Man in Black.” Our country singing, motorcycle riding, snowmobiler, fishing buddy and Rockhounder that we…

Alisa Van Wyck (née Hoexter), 80, of Owen Sound, Ont. died on Oct. 11, 2022 at the Owen Sound Hospital. She died from heart failure, but her fighting spirit and sense of humour were intact until the end. Beloved wife of Sydney, mother of Elan (Emily), grandmother of Wesley, sister of Ruth Mayost of Ottawa,…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John McKay, on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in the Meaford Hospital at the age of 72. Born in Meaford on June 4, 1950, he was the son of Hugh Edward “Ted” and Florence (nee Kingston) McKay. John is survived by his wife Linda, daughter…

September 23, 1934 – October 1, 2022 The family of Sandi Hogg are saddened with the passing of a woman we all knew as “Grandma Summerfolk”.  Sandi was very loved and respected in the Owen Sound community.  Mom had many incredible accomplishments in her life which included going to school as a mature student to…

Betty Nicholls (nee Bruce) of Owen Sound passed away after a brief illness at the GBRHC on Saturday, October 1, 2022 in her 96th year. Born in London England, Betty was married for 73 years to Robert (2019).  Mother of Dr. Robert (Leah) Nicholls of Maple Ridge, BC and Sarah Lockett of Toronto. Grandmother of…

Merle passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 in her 89th year.  Merle was born August 7, 1934 to Sylvester and Henrietta (Kueneman) in Hanover, Ontario. She was the eldest of two children, Merlene and Elaine.  Loving mother of Kathy (Michael) Whitton of New Brunswick and Chris (Glenda) Ruhl of Walkerton. ‘Moo’ will be missed…

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the age of 65.  Beloved wife of Alex.  Angela will be sadly missed by her family and friends.  Cremation has taken place.  A private memorial will take place at a later date.  Memorial donations to the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter would be appreciated as…

Carl Guse of Ripley, died suddenly after courageous battles with various illnesses, September 21, 2022, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, in his 68th year. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Linda (Culbert), daughter Alisha, son Daniel (Bri) and grandchildren Emma, Brody and Addy. Sadly missed by his siblings George (Jackie…

1946 – 2022 Jacqueline (Jakkie) Ann Simmons (nee Leopard) passed away on 18th September 2022, with family at her side, after a courageous 4 year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She is survived by her husband Robert (Bob), daughter Heather Simmons-Ferguson of Manotick, son Peter (Heather Castellan) of Aurora, grand children Christopher and Nicholas Ferguson,…