Obituaries

Early on March 4, 2021, his 84th birthday, “Rick” Richard Carruthers took his last breath. Rick loved to bring friends and family together.  Former owner of Carruthers Insurance, member of the Downtown Improvement Association, the Jaycees and Executive Board of the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) and CDMFC, he was a team player and…

Robert (Bob) Lisk of Owen Sound, suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on February 23, 2021 in his 83rd year.  Cherished husband and best friend to Shirley Bullen-Lisk. Loving father to Diana Gwalchmai (Jeff), Bill Lisk (Sheri), Robin Lisk and Lisa Barker (Rick).  Proud grandfather to Adam (Amy), Morgan (Brady), Erin, Courtney, Breanna,…

1931-2021 William (Bill) Boose passed away at the Owen Sound Hospital on February 17, 2021.  He leaves his wife Julia Jean-Marie of Southampton, his son James (Sindy) and grandchildren Richard, Sarah and Thomas Boose.  Bill was predeceased by his first wife Barbara (McMaster) and daughter Patricia.  Bill was an active member of the Masonic Lodge.…

September 13, 1928 – February 15, 2021  Eileen passed away with her daughter Darlene by her side at Gateway Haven in Wiarton on February 15th at the age of 92. Predeceased by husband John, son Rick, both parents and siblings Aubrey, Gordon, Evelyn, Jurleen, Arthur, Sidney and Phyllis. Eileen is survived by her daughter Darlene…

Passed peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital on February 5, 2021 in her 81st year.  Beloved and devoted wife of George for almost 59 years.  Adored mother of Wendy (Dave), Bill (Rose), and Barry (Sandra).  Dearest grandma of Brandon (Sarah), Marlee (Luke), Jazmyne, Hailey (Chase), Jordyn, and Justin.   Cherished great grandma (Gigi) of Neila, Olivia,…

The passing of Frances (Fran) Caldwell Smith, formally of Matapedia, Quebec, occurred at Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound, Ontario on January 16, 2021.  She was born in Matapedia, Quebec on February 14, 1941 to the late Robert (Ted) Caldwell and the late Freda Glidden. She is survived by her son Jeff (Laurie) of Owen…

Passed away suddenly at the Owen Sound Hospital on January 17, 2021 in his 95th year.  John leaves behind June, his wife of 73 years, and 5 children Allinson (Lynn), Leo and his wife Mary, Elaine Young and her partner John Fidler, Buddy and his wife Fran and Mary Lou and her husband Murray Caswell. …

Gerhard Becker passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton. Survived by his wife Nina, sons Ronald (Ann) and Gary, grandchildren Nick and Jessica and brother Heinz Becker. Predeceased by his first wife Trudel Hey Becker and brother Werner Becker.  A private celebration of life will be held in August…

It is with heartfelt sadness the family of James Lloyd Robert Kelly of Owen Sound announce his passing, which occurred suddenly after a brief illness. Born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick in June 1940, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Stella (O’Brien) Kelly and brother to the late Dorothy Patterson. In Jim’s…

Peter Eastwood, peacefully in his sleep, on Friday, January 8, 2020, at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his wife, of 64 years, Lorraine Eastwood (nee McDiarmid).  Recently of Owen Sound after a long and happy residency at 36 Union St. in Waterdown, Ontario. He was born in Stockport, England but spent his…