Obituaries

It is with great sadness we announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Helen (Holroyd) Koechert, in her 89th year, on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at The Chapman House in Owen Sound.  Helen, beloved mother to Martha and Hans (Jasmin), grandmother to Jackie and Mckenzie and great grandmother to Trinity. …

Passed away peacefully at the Fergus Hospital on March 20, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Phyllis.  He is survived by his children Jack Jr., Jim, Julie, Jill and Jeff and 4 sisters.  Predeceased by 2 brothers and 1 sister.  Jack worked for the Grey County Board of Education for 30 years in Environmental Services.…

On March 27, 2020 Niesje de Bok passed away peacefully in her 81st year at Summit Place.  Born in Holland, Nies came to Canada with her loving husband Hendrick in 1958.  Predeceased by her husband Hank and infant son Hendrick.  Loving mother of Tony (Shelley), John and Margaret.  Proud Oma to Dana, Justin, Jade, Dalton,…

Passed away peacefully at his home in Hanover on April 2, 2020 in his 52nd year.   Bill is survived by the love of his life Terri Lynn. Sadly missed by his daughter Taylor and step children Ashleigh (Robert), Sara and Skyler. Also missed by his faithful companion Ellie.  Bill will also be missed by his…

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Dan Kinch of Hanover on the 27th of March, 2020 (originally from Tignish, P.E.I.), in his 85th year. Dear brother of Betty Walsh, Benny and Jim, and brother-in-law of Isobel Kinch and Sandra Kinch. Predeceased by brothers and sisters Mary (infant), Bob, Sister Jeannette, Eugene, David, Paul and…

Carole Ann Aljoe (nee Braithwaite) age 73, of Hanover passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2020. She was born to Helen and the late George Braithwaite on October 18, 1946 in Clinton.  Carole Ann lived in Exeter before the family relocated back to Hanover.  She started her career working at the Royal Bank…

On March 29, 2020 (Mildred) June Brill passed away peacefully in her 94th year at Lee Manor.  Loving Mother to Carolyn (Frank) Thomas, Madelene (Ross) Robinson, Jack (Dianne) Brill and Denise Bilanzola (Pete Hebner). Dear Grandmother of Darrin (Lisa) Skene, Jennifer Skene, Kari (Dave) Buzzelli, Lora (Darryl) Jardin, Sean (Andria) Robinson and Cristiano (Heather) Bilanzola. …

Ruth Huellemann of R.R.1, Elmwood passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Sunday, March 15, 2020.  She was 81.  Born in Mannheim, Germany on March 5, 1939 to the late August and Maria Meissner.  Ruth moved from Kitchener to Durham in 1978 where she worked at Interforest until 1999.  Ruth and…

Suddenly at her home in Owen Sound on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the age of 63.  She is survived by sister Geri, brothers Brad (Cheryl) and Tim (Astair) and sister-in-law Leah.  Sadly missed by nieces and nephews to whom she was very close. Predeceased by parents Marg and Jerry Hood, brother Peter and infant…

Passed away peacefully at the Southampton Hospital on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  Marjorie Kaufman (née Hodge) of Port Elgin, in her 82nd year.  Beloved wife of Norman.  Loving mother of Brenda Broadbent (Todd) of Schomberg and Joanne Almond (Mark) of Meaford.  Cherished grandma of Courtney Almond of Meaford.  Dear sister of Glen Hodge (Shirley) of…