Merla Pearl Schmidt Hooper, formerly of Durham, passed away peacefully at Hanover Care Centre on Thursday, November 07, 2019. She was 90. Born in Bentinck Township on October 19, 1929 to the late Frederick W. and Edith Pearl (nee Mervyn) Schmidt.  Merla was confirmed at First St. Matthew's Church on April 2, 1944 by Pastor Henry ... [Read more]

Florence Mercey-Robertson, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Wednesday, November 06, 2019. She was 83. Born on August 15, 1936 in Holland Township to the late James and Gertrude (nee Hamill) Dixon. Florence was a secretary for the Hanover Post for many years. Survived by sons David (Shirley) ... [Read more]

Clarence "Sam" Eva, WWII Veteran, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, November 2, 2019. He was 93. Clarence, better known as "Sam", was born on February 7, 1926 in Bentinck Township and attended Hanover Schools. He joined the Canadian Army in Toronto on July 20, 1944. After training ... [Read more]

Evelyn Patricia Lageer, of Hanover, passed away after a brief illness at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, October 28, 2019. She was 83. Born in Chesley, Ontario on January 16, 1936 to the late Ivor and Jean (nee Fraser) McCurdy. Evelyn was a Registered Nurse for many years at Toronto Western Hospital, Sunnybrook Hospital and Ark ... [Read more]

John Garvey, of Hanover, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Chapman House in Owen Sound on Monday, October 28, 2019. He was 80. Born in Normanby Township on July 11, 1939 to the late Ambrose and Marie (nee Montag) Garvey. John was never afraid of hard work and it paid off while he worked on the farm. He had a wicked ... [Read more]

Clair Douglas Rogers, of Hanover, passed away October 24, 2019 at the Villa, Hanover. He was 89.    Beloved husband of Mae for 60 years. Father to Douglas (Maria Dawes), Karen (Joseph Stemmler). Grandpa to Rachel (Chris Wilson), Michael, and Abby. He will be remembered by his sister Marjory (Allan Donaldson). Clair is ... [Read more]

Charles "Charlie" Martin, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  He was 94. Born in Bentinck Township on July 23, 1925 to the late Clarence and Martha (nee Hertzberger) Martin. Charlie had a wide range of interests during his years of ... [Read more]

Donald George Kennedy, of Hanover, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was 62. Born in Kincardine on September 2, 1957. Survived by his father Howard Kennedy (Isabel) of Brussels. Brother of Murray (Linda) Kennedy of Paisley, Gordon Kennedy and John (Karen) Kennedy both of Hanover. Special uncle of Bradley Kennedy, ... [Read more]

Phyllis Marie Campbell, of Ayton, passed away at SBGHC - Durham on  Thursday, October 17, 2019. She was 90. Born on March 10, 1929 to the late Louden and Lavina (nee Yandt) Davis. Phyllis was a kind, loving and devoted mother, gramma, great gramma and great great gramma. She was very involved with Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses ... [Read more]

Arthur Pfeffer, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Westmount Nursing Home in Kitchener on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was 89. Born on April 7, 1930 in Bentinck Township on the 4th Concession on the family farm to the late Heinrich "Henry" and Wilhelmina (nee Winter) Pfeffer. Arthur, known as "Art" or ... [Read more]

Walter Ezra Schenk, of Hanover, was called home on Thursday, October 10, 2019; at the age of 90. Reunited with the love of his life, the Late Grace Schenk (nee Kaufman). Fondly remembered by daughters Ann Marie Schenk of London and Kim DeLisle of Barrie. Dear brother of Marie (Reg) Ashton of Hanover. Predeceased by sisters Violet Fischer ... [Read more]

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Christine Isabel Goll, of Durham on Thursday, October 10, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home. She was 68. Born in St. Catherines, Ontario on December 25, 1950 to the late Melvin John Lippert and Wilma (Ed) Taylor. Christine was an avid seamstress who loved quilting ... [Read more]

Georgia Peter, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community on Saturday, October 05, 2019. She was 92. Born in Hanover, Ontario on July 16, 1927 to the late Charles and Ruth (nee Litt) Banks. Georgia worked along side her husband Lloyd at KFC Franchise in Owen Sound. Survived by loving husband Lloyd Peter ... [Read more]

Lloyd Fahrer, of Hanover, passed away peacefully with all his family by his side at his home on Friday, October 4, 2019. He was 89. Born on August 30, 1930 in Cargill, Ontario to the late William and Josephine (nee Stade) Fahrer. Lloyd was involved in the retail business for many years after driving truck for Gay Lea Foods. He was Manager ... [Read more]

Dianne Beverley Barley, of Hanover, passed away at The Village Senior's Community on Saturday, September 28, 2019, in her 83rd year.  Born in North Bay, Ontario, on September 17, 1937, to the late Charles and Ella (nee James) Brown.  Dianne and her late husband, George ‘Bud’ Barley, shared over 61 years of friendship ... [Read more]

Joanna Allen, of Hanover, was granted peace and eternal comfort on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in her 94th year. Born in Copsa Mare, Romania, on November 11, 1925, to the late John and Rosina (nee Benn) Konnerth.  Joanna always enjoyed spending time with her family, her true passion.  She enjoyed her spare time spent with the Hanover ... [Read more]

Eva Etelka Korczak, formerly of Oakville, passed away at Grey-Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Sunday, September 15, 2019.She was 88.   Born in Budapest, Hungary on January 16, 1931. Eva was always a caring and loving woman; this showed in her passion for both physical fitness and teaching. She was an athlete and taught ... [Read more]

Gerald Frederick Eidt, of Hanover, passed away with his family by his side at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was 75. Born in Hanover, to the late Conrad and Lydia (nee Schuknecht) Eidt. Gerald was an employee for P & H Foods in Hanover for many years. Survived by children Debbie (Wayne) Kieffer, ... [Read more]

Gloria Laura Van Slyke of Toronto, passed away at the Wiarton Hospital on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in her 92nd year. 　 Wife of the late Clifford Louis Van Slyke. Dear mother of Dana Van Slyke of Toronto and Dale Van Slyke and his wife Karen of Sauble Beach. Remembered fondly by her grandchildren, Kara, Brock and his wife Rachel. ... [Read more]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Lomer Denis Doucet (formerly of Waltham, Cheticamp, and Grand Etang) on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Hanover District Hospital in Hanover, Ontario with family at his side after a 5 year struggle with Alzheimers. He was 94. Lomer was born on March 5, 1925 in Grand Etang, Nova Scotia, ... [Read more]

Clarence "Ted" Byers, of Hanover, passed away with his family by his side at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was 75. 　 Born on July 13, 1944 in Owen Sound, Ontario to the late Edgar and Elsie (nee Schlorff) Byers. Known to family and friends as "Ted", he was employed with Canada Post ... [Read more]

Paul Oscar Schmidt, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce in Owen Sound on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was 90. Born on August 5, 1929 in Kenilworth, Ontario to the late Oscar and Veronica (nee Fitzpatrick) Schmidt. Paul worked in building maintenence at the Wellington House for many years. He ... [Read more]

Ernie David, formerly of Neustadt, passed away peacefully at Hanover Care Centre, Hanover on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was 90. 　 Born on March 20, 1929 in Quebec to the late Ambrose and Bertha (nee Wilkerson) David. Ernie was the founder of David Construction, serving the Grey Bruce area. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed his ... [Read more]

Kenneth "Ken" Earl Gaunt, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover Care Centre, Hanover on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was 80. Born in Brampton to the late Earl and Olive (nee Lyon) Gaunt. Ken owned and operated his own Bakery Business in Hanover, serving many happy customers with custom orders for birthday cakes, wedding ... [Read more]

Doris Mae “Birdie” Wenzel (nee Semple) Affectionately known as Birdie, she passed away at the SBGHS- Durham site on August 25, 2019 at the grand age of 95 years. Birdie was the daughter of the late Russell Semple and Ellen Naomi (Portway) of Brighton, Ontario.  She is survived by daughters Karen (Steve) Bartley of Calgary, ... [Read more]

Shirley F. Densmore passed away with grace and dignity at The Village Long Term Care, Hanover on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the age of 91.   Loving remembered by her daughter Deb (Terry) Jantzi, son Tim (Fran) Alexander, step daughters Fern (Harold) Faw, and Helen (Spencer) McClement, and step sons Herb (Carolanne) Densmore, ... [Read more]

Georgina Torry, of Walkerton, passed away peacefully at SBGHC-Walkerton on Friday, August 23, 2019. She was 76. Born on October 30th, 1942 in Durham, Ontario to the late George and Mary Ann "Rita" (nee Boyce) Torry. Loved by her sister Jean Campbell of Hanover and Lois Bowes of Kitchener and by several nieces and nephews ... [Read more]

Grace Dunn of Hanover, formerly of Alliston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home just 4 days before her 87th birthday, August 23, 2019. Born in Lindsay, daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Arnold) Manning. Grace was a Registered Nurse at the Alliston Hospital until retiring. She will be remembered for her ... [Read more]

John Donald Hunt, of RR#4 Hanover, passed away at SBGHC-Walkerton on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was 87. Born in Carlsruhe on January 17, 1932 to the late Edwin and Helen (nee Schnurr) Hunt. John was a hard working man and enjoyed the farm life. Farming his land and raising his family gave John great pride and accomplishment. He was ... [Read more]

Mabel Klages- Sacks (nee Publuske), formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener on Friday, August 16, 2019, surrounded by family and friends in her 93rd year.  Born on January 30, 1927 in Sullivan Township to the late John and Selma Povelofskie.  Survived by her children Doug Klages (Charmaine) ... [Read more]

Born June 11,1930 in Hamburg Germany, passed away peacefully on Aug 12, 2019, in his 90th year. Predeceased by his wife Elisabeth Wulff in 2017 and his sister Hilde Sternhagen in Hamburg Germany.  He leaves his sons Axel (Janet) Wulff of Waterloo, Uwe (Cynthia) Wulff of Manheim, and daughter Jane (Ulrich) Kaempfe of Hanover.  ... [Read more]

Harvey John Holland, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at SBGHC-Chesley on Wednesday, August 07, 2019. He was 95. Born in Carrick Township, son of the late Henry and Florine (Metzger) Holland. Harvey worked at Inter-City Welding for 28 years and enjoyed farming. Harvey was a long time faithful member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church ... [Read more]

George "Bud" Densmer Barley, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community in Hanover on Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was 84. Born in North Bay on December 19, 1934 to the late Samuel and Isabelle Barley. George was a Foreman for Bell Canada for many years. Survived by wife Dianne (nee Brown) ... [Read more]

Barry Howard Baker, of Hanover, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, at Chapman House in Owen Sound on Monday, August 05, 2019. He was 86. Born on February 11, 1933 in London, England to the late George and Eleanor (nee Hollingshead) Baker. Barry was in Marketing with Air Canada until his retirement. He continued to remain active ... [Read more]

Elizabeth 'Betty' Grove passed away at The Village - Revera, Hanover, peacefully after a lengthy deteriorating health, to be with her Lord and Saviour on August 7, 2019, at the age of 90. Betty was born in Ellice Township on June 20, 1929, the daughter of the late Allan and Katie Schultz. She was a member of the Hanover ... [Read more]

Ruth Marguerite Allen (nee Metzger), of Hanover, passed away with family by her side at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was 78. Born on September 20, 1940 to the late Otto and Pearl (nee McFarland) Metzger. Ruth will be remembered for her love of all things pink and floral, and as an avid scrapbooker. She ... [Read more]

Ruby Marie Corlett, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, July 28, 2019. She was 82. Born on June 29, 1937 to the late Jacob and Adeline (nee Unruh) Nuhn.  Ruby was a very caring lady, and shared a love for her family and her pets.  She will be remembered as a special ... [Read more]

Thelma Duxbury, of Hamilton, slipped away peacefully at Arbour Creek Care Centre, Hamilton, on Friday, July 26, 2019 in her 97th year. Born on September 9, 1922, in Czechoslovakia to the late Joseph and Anna (nee Szilassy) Szabo. Thelma will be sadly missed by her dog Scooter. Survived by step-sons Ronald (Donna) Duxbury of York, ... [Read more]

Donald "Don" Henry Wilken, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, July 18, 2019, surrounded by family, just two days before his 63rd birthday.  Born in Hanover on July 20, 1956 to Karl and Violet "Vi" (nee Eva) Wilken. Don was the founder of Wilken Roofing in Hanover. Survived ... [Read more]

Nancy Mashinter (nee Critchley), of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by love at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, July 12, 2019. She was 74. Born on June 11, 1945 to the late James "Jim" and Peggy (nee Curzon) Critchley. Nancy was self employed as a bookkeeper during her working career. Nancy was the Founder ... [Read more]

Leroy Pries, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was 63. Born on May 26, 1956 in Walkerton to the late Arthur and Oleda (nee Willfang) Pries. Leroy overcame many obstacles that life brought to him. Born with Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus, he started life with many challenges. However, ... [Read more]

David Roy Andrews, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was 64. Born in Walkerton, Ontario, on February 19, 1955, to the late Roy and Annie (nee McGuire) Andrews.  David worked for many years on Ontario railways, but he also owned a convenience store, and served as a volunteer firefighter.  ... [Read more]

It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn Meyerink announces her passing on July 2, 2019, surrounded by her family.     Marilyn will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 38 years, Bruce, her daughters, Stacy (David Ready), Stephanie (Hamid Izadi), and granddaughter Amelia.  Marilyn will also be dearly missed ... [Read more]

Glen Patrick Lippert, of Hanover, passed away at SBGHC-Chesley, surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was 65. Born in Hanover, on April 4, 1954, to the late Patrick and Nora (nee Britton) Lippert. Glen's true passion was family and he cherished many fond memories shared with those he loved. Glen worked for many years ... [Read more]

Lora May Vennard-Chappell, of Durham, passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Saturday, June 22, 2019, in her 88th year.  Born on September 17, 1931, in Port Elgin, Ontario, to the late Alex Vennard and Ruth Chappell.  Lora had fond memories of her childhood, growing up on a small family farm in Burgoyne.  She always ... [Read more]

Robert Gilbert Boorne, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 with his loving wife, Donna (Troscinski) holding his hand. He was 69. Robert (Rob/Bob) and Donna celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on June 5th. Robert was born in Toronto to the late Jack and Marjorie (nee Gibbings) ... [Read more]

David Arthur Crysdale, of Ancaster, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital in Hamilton on Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was 87. 　 Born on July 24, 1931 in Toronto to the late John and Marion (nee O'Hara) Crysdale. David was a stockbroker and enjoyed following the stock and financial markets throughout his life. 　 Survived ... [Read more]

Rita Schenk (nee Kahl), of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, June 16, 2019 just a few weeks short of her 90th birthday. Born in Normanby Township on July 14, 1929 to the late Charles and Mary (nee Liebold) Kahl on a farm outside of Clifford. In 1951, Rita married Bob Schenk, a man from the big ... [Read more]

Jean Holm, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in her 86th year. Born on August 4, 1933, in Neustadt, Ontario to the late Henry and Nellie (nee Miles) Gerber. Jean will be remembered for her hard work while farming alongside her husband, Len. She was a devoted woman of her faith ... [Read more]

Debby Katherine Grenfell, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  She was 68. Born in Waterloo, Ontario, on April 28, 1951, to the late Murray and Jean (nee Dietrich) Thomas.   Debby enjoyed her time working as the night school co-ordinator for the Bluewater District School Board for ... [Read more]