Obituaries

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Robert H. (Smiley) Richards

Robert H. (Smiley) Richards of Arkwright passed away January 22, 2023 in his 67th year after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.  Beloved husband of Anna Marie (nee Legge).  Loving father of Greg (Brooke), Chris (Angela) and Katrina (Cody).  Proud Grumpy of Damien, Tanner, Ryan and Elizabella.  Survived by sisters Joan (Jim Ruth), Freeda…

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Anne Lorraine Reid

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sister, aunt, great aunt and friend on January 18, 2023 at the age of 79 at Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Owen Sound.  Predeceased by her parents Alex and Anna Reid.  Survived by her sister Pat Reid-Taylor (Al) and brother Morrison Reid (Rosine). …

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Helen Best

Helen Walker Best (née Lester) passed away in Owen Sound on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in her 97th year.  Wife for 62 years of Wally Best.  Proud mother of Robert (Brenda) Best, Lynn (late Roy) Wiltshire, Nancy (Dave) Harvey, all of Owen Sound, Sister Susan Lembke of Wiarton and Catherine (Tim) Cherry of Port Elgin. …

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Catherine Bell

June 4, 1935 – January 13, 2023 Catherine Louise Bell (née Elvidge) passed away peacefully at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on January 13, 2023, in her 88th year.  Catherine was born in Durham and was the daughter of the late Irving and Elvin (née Schutz) Elvidge.  Beloved wife of the late John Miller Bell.  Loving…

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Lisa Ann Stethem

Lisa passed away in Owen Sound on January 10, 2023.  She will be sadly missed by her parents Paul and Bonnie Stethem, her brother Brad and her little dog Yoshi.  A Celebration of Lisa’s Life will be held at Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 1 –…

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Warren Squirrell

December 13, 1955 – January 10, 2023 It is with heavy hearts the family of Warren Squirrell announce his passing in Owen Sound on January 10, 2023.  Warren worked as a farmer and also for Melancthon Township. He is survived by his brothers Grant (Cathy), Wayne (Betty Ann) and Gary (Debbie), and their families.  Predeceased…

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Merri-Anne Garvey

It is with great sadness that the family of Merri-Anne Garvey announces her passing on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the age of 60 in the Owen Sound Hospital peacefully and finally free of pain. Merri-Anne was the loving wife of John for 39 years, devoted mother to Katlynne. She will be missed by her…

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Shirley Des Chenes (nee Manto)

Shirley Helene Des Chenes of Owen Sound passed away on December 25, 2022, in her 86th year.  Shirley was born in Hanover on February 26, 1937.  She is survived by her life partner David Earnest, her children Albert (Jamie) Des Chenes, Shelly (Floyd) Hill, Morris (Christine) Des Chenes and Faerlene (Sam) Johnston, many grandchildren and…

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Roger Cotter

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Roger Wayne Cotter, born June 6, 1941 and passed away on December 19, 2022, leaving to mourn family and friends.  He was predeceased by father Raymond Cotter, mother Hazel (Sargent) and sister Carole Flynn. He is survived by his loving wife Gail (Locking) Cotter…

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Constance (Connie) Graham

Passed away peacefully in her 80th year at Summit Place in Owen Sound on December 17, 2022.  Left to mourn her passing are sisters Inez (Ron) Wilkin and Diane (late Lynn) Brinkman, aunt Shirley Ferguson and her family, along with cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, especially Larry and Paul.  Daughter of the late Gordon and…

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