Obituaries

June 5, 1951 – October 30, 2023 Rick passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a 4 year battle with cancer.  He was well known as a commercial fisherman on Lake Huron for over 40 years from Erieau to Southampton, Ontario as captain and owner of the Benjamin Charles fish tug.  Richard leaves behind…

Timothy John Eaton, 67, of Port Elgin, Ontario, passed away on October 27, 2023, at home—exactly where he wanted to. He was born on September 13, 1956, to Margaret and Harold Eaton in London, Ontario. Tim is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Lori Eaton, his son Brad Eaton, his daughter Cara Eaton…

Mary Alma (Wadden) MacPherson, 76, of Port Elgin, passed away on October 27, 2023 after a brief illness.  Alma, daughter to Phyllis (Robinson) and Gordon Wadden, grew up in Port Morien, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.  She was one of eight children (Joyce, Delores, Gordon “Buddy”, Mora, Phyllis, Wayne and Muriel) and always had fond…

David Mather of Meaford passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Owen Sound Brightshores Hospital on Monday, October 23, 2023 with the assistance of the MAID program. David was in his 69th year and will always be admired for the strength and courage that he showed while fighting his 28 year battle…

Peacefully at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia (née Donald) whom he was married to for 61 years.  Loving father of Chuck (Debbie), Tracey (Andy) Dempsey and Michael (Sarah).  Proud grandpa of Graham, Ian, Claire and Noelle.  Brother of…

John Derek Bell passed away peacefully at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Sunday, October 8, 2023, in his 54th year.  Cherished son of the late John and Catherine (née Elvidge) Bell.  Dear brother of Ruth McPhail of Durham and Heather and her husband Bjorn Andersen of Brick, New Jersey.  Also survived by his nieces Laura…

July 18, 1957 – September 21, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul R. Alexander at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound.   Loving husband of Nicole.  Dear father of Amber Alexander (Tony), Candace Massad (Max) and Denise Graff (Trevor).  Grandfather of Bryce, Clayton, Layne, Nikolas, Rebekah, Jamil and Josh and…

Laurie Alvin Jarvis, age 82, of Owen Sound passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday September 25, 2023 after a long battle with COPD.  He was born on February 16,1941 in Barrie, Ontario.   Laurie is survived by his partner of 32 years Wendy, their daughter Kaitlin and his children Sharon, Laura…

Passed away peacefully at home with family on September 24, 2023 at the age of 85 years.  Lovingly remembered by his children, Scott, Christine, Dawn (Ron) and Jody (Jeff), sisters Elly, Wies, and Inge. Predeceased by his wife Sandra, daughter Debbie, son-in-law Bruce, daughter Janice (Roy), infant daughter Cynthia, siblings Nora and Herman. He will…

A lover of many song birds, went peacefully at Chapman House on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Kivell.  A loving mother to Travis Kivell and Vaniessa van Huisstede of Massie.  Dear sister of Karen and Brian Ebel of Owen Sound, Bill and Sandy Madill of Allenford…