Obituaries

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…

Son, brother, twin, husband, father, teacher, coach, teammate, colleague, friend, mentor. Not one word or obituary can summarize a man as great as Tim Woods.  In May of 2020 Tim was diagnosed with a treatable but aggressive cancer. Since then, he has only received bad news in regard to treatment. Shortly after Christmas, Tim received…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Lee Wilkinson, of Mount Forest, formerly of Milton, on Thursday December 31, 2020 at the age of 79.  Lee will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 26 years Avril Wilkinson (Bicchierai), his children Paul (Julie), Glen (Julie) and Ken, his stepchildren…

Peacefully at home in her sleep on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the age of 79.  Beloved mother of daughter Teresa and her husband Kevin Vokes and son Phil McDonald.  Loving Oma to Anslea Vokes (Lance Eckensweiler) and Justin Vokes (Elizabeth Van Beusekom). Dear sister of Inge Caruana and Margot Tonin and her husband Celeste. Loving…

The family of the late James Daniel MacGregor are sad to announce his sudden passing in the GBRHS on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Dan was in his 64th year.  Dan was predeceased by his father John (Jack) MacGregor and mother Vera MacGregor (Buckley).  Dan is survived by first cousins Marie McNutt (George) and Bob MacGregor.…

Doug passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services in Southampton on December 24, 2020, at the age of 70 years.  Doug is lovingly survived by his wife Linda (Ferguson), son Andy and his wife Kelsey, and grandson Bodhi.  He will be missed by his brother Neil and his wife Liz, his sister Jean and her…

October 9, 1928 – December 16, 2020 With sadness and love, on December 16, 2020 we said goodbye to Jean Culkin, in Durham, ON.  She died quietly, with her daughter beside her, and the warmth of family all around her.  Jean was born in New Liskeard, ON, the daughter of Alex and Sarah (nee McIntosh)…

Of Port Elgin passed away peacefully at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Thursday, December 17, 2020 just 6 days shy of his 90th birthday. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Walker (Hill) (January 2001). Dear father of Cathy Yager, Kerry (Irene) Walker, Nancy (Corey Carbert) Walker and Jon Walker. Cherished grandpa of Tara Rivers (Chris…

Frances Margurite Purkott, age 87, passed away peacefully at the Hanover Hospital on Sunday, December 13, 2020 due to congestive heart failure, complicated by Kidney Disease and Diabetes. Her husband Gerhard Joachim Purkott (aka “Pushkin”) preceded her death in October 1999.  She was a loving Mother to both Siegi Purkott (Cathy) and Susan Szabady (Roy)…

Passed away at Chapman House on Sunday, December 13, 2020.  Donalda Thrush (formerly Smith) (née Gibbons) of Owen Sound at the age of 92 years.  Beloved wife of Karl Thrush and the late Roy Smith.  Loving mother of Janice Smith (Rick Travis) and Brian Smith (Sherri), both of B.C.  Cherished grandma of Taylor, Taralynn, Krista…