Obituaries

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…

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.…