Obituaries

Passed away at Trillium Court in Kincardine on June 12, 2020.  Rudi will be missed greatly by Klaske, his best friend and wife of 42 years. Cherished by his daughter Marci and his grandson Tyson.  Rudi will be dearly missed by many friends and acquaintances. Famous for his love of carpentry, his hand made trucks…

Passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Friday, June 5, 2020, in her 93rd year.  Vel Kirkpatrick of Central Place, Owen Sound and formerly of Meaford.  Beloved wife of Doug, who predeceased her in 2012.  Survived by her children Brenda (Ralph) Monk of Owen Sound, Laurie (Barb) Kirkpatrick of Collingwood, Colin…

August 12, 1940 – June 6, 2020 Roy Farquhar of Teeswater and formerly of Inverhuron, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine in his 80th year.  Beloved husband of Barbara of 58 years.  Deeply loved by his children Mark of Kincardine and Lynn (Deb) of Barrie.  Proud grandfather of Madison, Jacob and…

August 12, 1943 – May 27, 2020 It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to announce that Michael Alan Norton passed away peacefully in his sleep in his 77th year on May 27, 2020 in Owen Sound.  His kindness, strength, willingness to help and sense of humor will be remembered by all who…

Sadly with love we announce the passing of Elaine van Merkestein at home in her sleep on the afternoon of June 3, 2020 at the age of 86.  She is survived by her son Shawn, her sister Enid Gatcke, 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Cory, her brother Ted…

After many months in hospital, it is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Judith May Deveau on May 30, 2020. She was in her seventy-fourth year. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Judy was a Texas Cake baker extraordinaire who always treated others with her sweets and greeted…

8 January 1945 to 1 June 2020 M. E. Elaine was born in Hanover to Clifford and Adele Dudgeon on January 8, 1945.  She grew up in Elderslie Township, attended business college in Toronto before settling in Paisley. She died suddenly and unexpectedly in London Hospital on June 1, 2020. Elaine married Jim Blue in…

December 14, 1937 – May 29, 2020 Pat Helm (née Gilberds) passed away peacefully at Summit Place in Owen Sound.  Beloved wife of the late Glenn Helm.  Loving mother of Robert and his wife Teresa, David, Stephen and his wife Ellen and the late Douglas.  Dear Grandma of Micheal, Ryan, Rebecca, Ashlee, Laura, Patrick and…

(Dorothy) Jean Berner passed peacefully on May 31st, 2020 in Owen Sound in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband, Willard Berner and sister Doris Knechtel. She is survived by her sister Norma Dales and husband Frank Dales. Jean and Willard’s children include Mark and wife Shelley Berner, Barb and husband Keith Sorensen, Brad and…

October 17, 1940 – May 13, 2020 Passed away at Lion’s Head hospital with her loving husband John Tozer at her side after a long fight with cancer. Myrna is survived by her husband John and siblings Harold (Ruby), Ronald (Shirley deceased), Ralph (Carol), Joyce (Barry) and Robert (Marg) and many nieces and nephews. Her…