Obituaries

Lois Matilda Robertson peacefully passed away at the Southampton Hospital on February 28, 2025, in her 94th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, J. Marvin Robertson. Devoted loving mother to Paul and Ann (Gordon Gottscheu). Cherished grandmother of Joel Gottscheu (Kaylah) and their sons Everett and Reed; Kirk Gottscheu (Samantha) and their sons Wells and…

Passed away at Brightshores Health Systems, Owen Sound after a brief illness on February 25, 2025. Born October 16, 1953. Rene Raymond Lavoie was age 71. He worked for Ontario Hydro and retired from Bruce Power. He is survived by his wife Judy Lavoie, his sister Rena Lavoie (George Siliva) and brother-in-law Terry Pascall (Bonnie).…

Robert Malcolm MacPherson, of Durham, in his 70th year, passed away on February 18, 2025, at the Hanover and District Hospital after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Thomas; stepfather, John; mother-in-law, Margaret Boldt; brother-in-law, James Boldt; former wife, Cindy Miller; niece, Melissa; great-niece, Lyra; great-nephew, Noah;…

Faye Elizabeth Girodat, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Hanover and District Hospital, on Thursday February 13, 2025. She was 60. Born in Hanover on May 13, 1964 to late Clayton and Margaret (Strader) Girodat. Faye was always a social butterfly, meeting and making friends wherever she went. She was…

Ruth Gertrude Dover passed away peacefully on Thursday February 6, 2025 at Gateway Haven in Wiarton in her 98th year.  Beloved mother of Doris Waite (nee Cocomile) (Al) of Kemble, grandmother of Eric and Ryan (Erynn) of Kemble and great grandmother of Hunter. Ruth was born in Toronto on December 10, 1927 at 315 Concord…

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of Jane Schutz (née Watson) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the age of 80. Daughter of the late William and Rosalie Watson, beloved spouse of the late Paul Schutz, and devoted mother to Kim (Warren) Joseph and Steven (Tammy) Schutz. Cherished grandmother of…

Ella Maria Kurtz (nee Held) passed away peacefully with her daughter Marilyn by her side, at the Country Lane Long Term Care – Chatsworth, Ontario, on Thursday February 6, 2025 in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband, Alfred, her son Eric, her brothers Rudy and Eric Held and her parents Eduard and Olga (Barth)…

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Don Cameron announce his passing on Friday January 31, 2025 at the age of 91.  Devoted husband of Lottie (nee Graham) for 68 years.  Loving father of Julie Close (Gord) and Donna Fromager (David).  Cherished grandpa of Devon Close and Ranae Bignell (Jesse), and three great-grandchildren…

January 16, 1928 – February 3, 2025 Joop was born in Amsterdam North, The Netherlands, to Piet and Marie. He was the 7th child of 9: Piet, Frans, Guus, Hugo, Wim, Jetta, Joop, Miep and Jacques. His father was an electrician and his mother was at home (Joop acknowledged that was a full-time job!). Joop…

Passed away peacefully at the Brightshores Health System, Markdale, Ontario, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born in Kapuskasing, Ontario on April 16,1936, John Theodore (Ted) Grahlman of Owen Sound in his 89th year. Beloved husband of 62 years to Lillian Grahlman (Girdler). Loving father to Barry and Lisa. Cherished Papa to Ashley and his step grandson Joshua Main.…