Obituaries

The time has come to say goodbye to a wonderful woman and amazing wife and mother who passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 in her 98th year.  Loved wife of the late Maurice (Duke) Johns and the late Tom Smith.  She will be greatly missed by children Barry Johns (Michele), Joanne Russell (Neil), Cathie Sinclair…

Sharon Louise Wark passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services on Friday, January 7, 2022 just short of her 73rd birthday after a brief battle with complications from Carrington’s disease.  Sharon is survived by her son Ronald (Sandra), daughter Bobbisue (Rob), granddaughter Katelyn, brother Ronald, sister Darlene, as well as nieces and nephews.  Sharon was…

On January 13, 2022, Stephen James Hogbin passed away peacefully in his 80th year. One of Canada’s “most accomplished, skilled and celebrated woodworkers”, Stephen was born in England. After graduating from Kingston College of Art in 1961 and the Royal College of Art in 1965, he immigrated to Canada in 1968. Stephen taught at Sheridan…

Passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday, January 9, 2022.  Beloved wife of Ron for 41 years.  Loving mother of Lindsay of Toronto and Tamzin (Chris Glover) of Edmonton.  Dear sister of Charlotte (Don) Karlson of Edmonton.  Predeceased by her parents Cecil and Louise Christiano.  Cremation has taken place.  Interment…

Of Port Elgin, passed away peacefully with her three children by her  side on January 8, 2022 at the Huron Shores Hospice. Donna was born at home on the family farm, Bervie, Ontario, on June 9, 1928. Loving and proud mother of Karen Prentice, Richard and his wife Lisa and Paul and his wife Frankie.…

1927 – 2022 Betty passed away peacefully, at the Southampton Care Centre, on January 10, 2022 in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Vernon, in 2017.  They truly built a storybook of memories over 7 decades. Mom and Dad raised their family in Galt, Ontario. After retiring to Port Elgin in…

Eugene Henry Hatt passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on January 9, 2022 in his 83rd year.  Friend of Teresa Barranca.  Predeceased by his wife Carmen (2008).  Survived by his daughter Carole (Wm. Donald) Elliott and his son Jason (Beth) Hatt.  Grandfather and great-grandfather to many.  At Eugene’s request, there will…

March 15, 1946 – January 4, 2022 Peacefully in his 76th year at the Grey Bruce Health Services, surrounded by his daughters.  George was a lifelong educator, teaching at Victoria Public School, Dufferin Elementary School, and Principal at Hillcrest Public School.  George was an active participant in the Teacher’s Federation and volunteered many hours on various community boards…

Of Meaford, passed away peacefully with family at his side in hospital on January 2, 2022 at the age of 92.  Beloved husband for 72 years of Lois (Torrie) and proud father of Donald (predeceased 2017) (Sheila), Tim (Marsha) and David (Tammy).  Loving grandpa of Angela, Darryl (Jody), Sarah (Chris), Lucas (Chanise) and Zachary (Adrienne). …

Passed away in Thornbury on December 30, 2021 in her 98th year.  Marion was born in Owen Sound on July 17, 1924.  Beloved wife of the late David B. Wilkie (1990).  Loving mother of Cathie Dickson (Philip) and Jim Wilkie (Mary).  Cherished grandma of 3 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.  Predeceased…