Obituaries

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…

Surrounded by the love of her family Rosalie passed on Sunday, May 24, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late David Onclin (1988).  Rosalie is survived by her daughters Lee Ann Wilkinson (Brett), Michelle Janke (Dan) and Cherri Onclin, all of Owen Sound, grandchildren Jason Onclin, Kristal (Jonathan) Hanyzc, Justin Wilkinson, Adam Onclin (Kristy) and Jesse…

March 15, 1943 – May 28, 2020 Stan Barton of Port Elgin passed away with his beloved wife Barb at his side on May 28th, 2020 at University Hospital in London.  He was a loving dad to Wendy and Todd (Lisa) and a wonderful granddad to Hendix and Zahne, all of Port Elgin. Stan was…

Irene Anna Molnar of Hanover passed away peacefully at The Village Seniors Long Term Care Home, Hanover on May 18, 2020 in her 87th year.  Irene is reunited with her late and loving husband, Alex Sr. (2000).  Dearly missed by sons Alex Jr. (Susan), Steve (Mary Ann) and Bill (Diane).  Lovingly remembered by 11 grandchildren…