Lois (Gillis) Schaus   Lois Schaus passed away peacefully in Toronto on November 10, 2017 after a brief illness.  Born in  Melville, P.E.I.  on  January 1, 1925, Lois was the daughter of the late John J. and Anna Gillis of Melville.  She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Dr. Orland O. Schaus, ... [Read more]

Bernice Rita Klein, of Hanover, passed away at Chapman House Residential Hospice, Owen Sound, on Friday, May 04, 2018. She was 90. Born in Deemerton, Ontario, on Sept 20, 1927, to the late Harvey Sr. and Marie (nee Emil) Becker.  Loving mother of Wayne (Rose) Klein of Lake Rosalind and Ivy (Bruce) Lantz of Bancroft.  Dearly ... [Read more]

Helen Audrey Stanley (nee Nicholson) of Hanover, formerly of Kinloss, passed away at Hanover District Hospital on April 30th, 2018 surrounded by her six daughters.    Helen was born September 14th, 1939 on the South Line of Kincardine Township to the late Walter and Edna Nicholson. She married the love of her life, ... [Read more]

Eva Johanna Swanson (nee Skarnikat, nee Kummetz), born in Hohenbruch, East Prussia, November 17th, 1934, was the daughter of Kurt Spenner and Ernea Kummetz (Weichert), deceased, and sister of Rosie Zippan of Troisdorf, Germany.  Eva was wife of Hans Egon Skarnikat of Herne, Germany, from 1958 until his death in 2000.  She is survived ... [Read more]

Clare Francis Godfrey, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. He was 88. Born in Hanover on November 1, 1929 to the late Anthony and Eleanor (nee Grubb) Godfrey. Clare was retired from P & H Foods as Plant Superintendent. Once he retired he served on the Economic Development ... [Read more]

Margaret "Margie" Berberich, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Chapman House in Owen Sound on Friday, April 13, 2018. She was 57. Born in Toronto on January 27, 1961 to Harold and Sagami (nee Sasaoka) Berberich. Better known as Margie, she was employed with Canada Post until her failing health. Loved ... [Read more]

Patricia Joyce Hett, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Lee Manor Nursing Home, Owen Sound on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She had just celebrated her 82nd birthday with friends and family. Born on April 2, 1936 in Kitchener, Ontario to the late William and Josephine "Millie" (nee Ries) Schroder. Pat was employed with the City ... [Read more]

Eileen (Becker) Pfeffer, formerly of Normanby Township,  passed away at The Village Senior’s Residence in Hanover, on Thursday, April 5, 2018, following a long and courageous struggle.  She was a wonderful friend to all who knew her and appreciated and enjoyed each glorious day as a new adventure in her life.  Her family ... [Read more]

Alvin "Al" MacKinnon, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, March 18, 2018. He was 81. Born September 2, 1936, in Kenyon Township, to the late Daniel and Katherine (nee Brownell) MacKinnon. Al worked in sales for Ford leasing in Toronto and was a former member of the Oakville Optimist Club. Al and ... [Read more]

Linda Marilyn Smith, of R#1 Hanover, passed away at home on the farm suddenly on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was 63. Born on December 23, 1954. Linda was the daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah (nee Baker) Baack. Linda always enjoyed life in the country and remained on the farm until her death. Heart broken from George's death in ... [Read more]

Peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at the Hanover Care Centre on Thursday evening, March 29, 2018. John Neirgarth Fleming of Hanover at the age of 94 years. John was born in Normanby Township on December 30, 1923. Son of the late John H. and Laura (nee Neirgarth) Fleming. He farmed in Bentinck for many years while also involved ... [Read more]

Alleene Lambertus, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Seniors Community on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was 96. Born in Brant Township daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Wehenkel) Lambertus. Alleene was a R.N.A. at the Hanover and District Hospital and with Dr. Hurley's office for 14 years until retiring. Survived ... [Read more]

Evelyn "Dolly" Chittick, of R#3 Hanover, passed away on the family farm on Friday, March 16, 2018. She was 92. Evelyn was born on November 9, 1925 in Bentinck Township. Evelyn was employed as a Nurses Aid both in Hanover and Durham until retiring in 1978. She enjoyed farming along side her husband in Bentinck. She was a faithful ... [Read more]

Gloria Bellam of Hanover Ontario passed away peacefully at her home in the Seasons Brantford Retirement residence on March 12, 2018, in her 99th year. Gloria was born in Cookshire, a beautiful town in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, on August 4, 1919. She was the only child of the late James and Estelle (Wahl) Frasier. After finishing ... [Read more]

Ray Edward Stanley of Hanover, formerly of Kinloss, passed at Kincardine hospital on Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was 82 years old and leaves a legacy of family, friends and community.  Ray purchased his first Ford dump truck in 1959.  Over the years, Blackhorse Sand and Gravel expanded to include loaders and a crusher. In the winters ... [Read more]

On March 14, 2018, Irene Janes, (nee Whalley), a strong, intelligent and loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, aunt and friend passed away in Guelph, Ontario. Even though she didn’t stand much more than four feet, six inches tall, she had the heart of a giant.  The love she had for her family, friends, and let’s not forget any ... [Read more]

Richard Gross, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.  He was 78.  Richard worked hard in the lumber business, in various aspects from forestry to sawmills and furniture.  Richard lived most of his life at the family homestead in Carlsrhue.  Born October 19, 1939, in Hanover, ... [Read more]

Valerie Gail Leake, of RR1 Hanover, passed away at SBGHC - Durham on Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was 67. Born in Stratford, Ontario on December 13, 1950 to the late Emery and Margaret (nee Roman) Leake. Valerie was the only child to her parents and the last surviving member of her immediate family. Faithfully a devoted member of Kingdom ... [Read more]

Harold W. Stump, of Hanover died at home on March 5, 2018.  Home was "Living on Fourteenth Street".  He was 82.  Harold/Moose was raised near the Bay of Islands situated between the Manitoulin Island and Espanola.  He particularly enjoyed the song "Somewhere on the Islands" by Gary Fjellgard.  ... [Read more]

Dorothy McGlashan, of Hanover, passed away surrounded by her family at home on Monday, March 05, 2018. She was 79. Born on July 27, 1938 in Gosforth Northumberland, Great Britian, UK. Loved daughter of Joseph and Victoria (nee Appleton) Robson. Survived by loving husband Robert McGlashan of Hanover. Dear mother of Robert McGlashan ... [Read more]

Ronald "Ron" Johnson, of RR#1 Elmwood, passed away, surrounded by his family at his home on Sunday, March 04, 2018. He was 63. Born in South Dakota on February 24, 1955 to the late Johnnie and Lucille (nee Aiken) Johnson. Ron was employed with Durham Furniture as a labourer. Prior to moving to Canada, Ron enjoyed simple living ... [Read more]

Douglas "Doug" Pentland, also better known as "Snoop" by his friends and family, of Pike Bay, Northern Bruce Peninsula, passed away peacefully at Chapman House Residential Hospice in Owen Sound on Thursday, March 1, 2018. He was 68. Born on November, 22, 1949, in Hanover, Ontario, to the late Percival "Perce" and ... [Read more]

Harold Karn, of Hanover, passed away at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Wednesday morning, February 28, 2018. He was 93. Born on February 20, 1925 in Sullivan Township to the late Heinrick (Harry) and Elisabeth (nee Weppler) Karn. Harold was self employed and founded Karn's Roofing. A dedicated businessman and community minded man that ... [Read more]

William "Bill" Richard Byrne, of Hanover, passed away at The Village Seniors Community, Hanover on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was 76. Born July 3, 1941, in Dublin, Ireland, to the late Felix and May (nee Noon) Byrne. Survived by his loving partner, Irene Costain of Hanover. Dearly missed by his children Paul Byrne (Susan) ... [Read more]

Leslie "Les" James Paton, of Ripley, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Cancer at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, February 15, 2018. He was 57. Born on April 7, 1960 in Brampton Ontario to James and Cynthia (nee Stokoe) Paton. Les worked as a groundskeeper and maintenance for ... [Read more]

PUPICH, Elia Lucy (nee Zuliani)                                     Peacefully on February 13th, 2018 with her loving daughter, Dawn McCulloch, by her side, Elia Pupich passed away at Summit Place, Owen Sound in her 103rd year.  Elia Pupich ... [Read more]

Mervyn Gordon Leifso, of Hanover, passed away after a valient and couragous battle from a Stroke, with his loving family by his side at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Mervyn was born in Brant Township, on December 23, 1935 to the late Harry and Laura (nee Monk) Leifso. He grew up in Brant and attended school ... [Read more]

Luella Bender, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Thursday, February 08, 2018. She was102. Born on June 4, 1915 in Neustadt, Ontario to the late Otto and Christine (nee Rahn) Lantz. Luella had a love for music and enjoyed teaching various students from all ages. Pauline and Josephine Hahn were ... [Read more]

Sandra Dixon, of Hanover, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was 71. Born on November 12, 1946 in Acton, Ontario. Sandra enjoyed her work as a Hairstylist when she was working. Since retiring, she moved to Hanover to enjoy a slower pace. Survived by husband Wayne Dixon of Hanover, his children Dereck ... [Read more]

John Stanley McKnight, of Hanover, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. He was 86. Born in Minto Township, on November 13, 1931 to the late Stanley and Jennie (nee Barja) McKnight. John enjoyed his farming as well as painting barns. He was actively involved with the Masonic Lodge #315 in Clifford. Survived by ... [Read more]

Jane Jamieson Harris, of Durham, passed away peacefully at SBGHC - Durham, on Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was 92. Born in Hamilton, Ontario on August 16, 1925 to the late Robert and Christina (nee Tosh) Ellis. She was a Secondary School Teacher while working. Survived by niece Dianne Surridge of Calgary, Alberta, nephews Iain ... [Read more]

Mark Francis Bastin, of Brockton, passed away at his home on Friday, January 26, 2018. He was 72. Born on August 18, 1945 to the late Clifford and Bertha (nee Morrison) Bastin. He was employed as a Foreman for a Printing company out West before settling down in Hanover. Survived by his son Brad McCulloch of Strathroy. Loved grandfather ... [Read more]

Helen Mae Marie Boyington, of Hanover, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family and just 8 days away from her 80th birthday at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Survived by children Wil Maurer of Dundas, Stewart (Ildiko) Maurer, Tina Madeliene Maurer both of Cambridge and Norman (Vicky) ... [Read more]

Wayne Ivan Petty, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. He was 73. Born in Durham on October 24, 1944 to the late John and Elva (nee Noble) Petty. Wayne farmed on the family farm with his brother Ross until 1972. He sold the farm and moved to Hanover and was employed as a Furniture ... [Read more]

Hendrika Johanna "Rika" de Greef, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover Care Centre on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was 91. Born in Laren Gld. Netherlands on April 1, 1926 to the late Hendrik Jan and Berendina (nee Meijlink) Koeslag. Loved mother of Henny (Keith) Derbecker of Normanby, John (Tina) de Greef of Malaysia, ... [Read more]

John Thomas Preiss, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in his 52nd year.   Born on August 28, 1966 in Walkerton, to Harvey and Patricia (nee Liddle) Preiss.   Dear son of Pat Preiss of Hanover and loved brother of Brenda (John) Clubine of Chepstow, ... [Read more]

Doris May Grant, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community in Hanover on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was 81. Born on November 10, 1936 in Lunnenburg, Nova Scotia. Doris was an RNA with the Hanover & District Hospital for many years and also enjoyed working for Zellers and Grants Independent Grocers ... [Read more]

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Lois Alberta White (nee Felix), at Rockwood Terrace, Durham, surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was 78. Lois (nee Felix) was born in Toronto, Ontario on May 8, 1939 to the late Henry and Alberta (nee Moran) Felix. She was employed for many years ... [Read more]

Michael "Mike" Weller Bentall WWII Veteran, of Neustadt, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was 97. Born on September 30, 1920, in Brighton, England. He enjoyed his job, where it took him to various locations like Toronto, London and Oakville with the bookmobile. He loved delivering ... [Read more]

Walter Henry Gross of Hanover passed away at Hanover Care Centre, Hanover just one week short of his 102nd birthday on Thursday, January 11, 2018.  Born in Hanover on January 18, 1916 to the late Henry and Annie (nee Holler) Gross. Walter was employed for many years with Peppler Furniture and Smitty's Fine Furniture as a repairman. ... [Read more]

Shirley Ann Overland, of RR#2 Durham, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, January 08, 2018. She was 59. Born on December 19th, 1958, in Owen Sound, Ontario.  Daughter of the late James and Marie (nee Salmon) McTaggart. Survived by husband Richard Overland of RR#2 Durham.  Loved by son Rob (Lisa) Donkin ... [Read more]

Garnet Ernest Brigham, 68 of Hanover, passed away bravely at home with his wife by his side. Garnet was born at the Chesley Hospital, on September 24, 1949 to the late Ernest and Beulah (nee Klages) Brigham. Being a resident of Hanover the majority of his life, he had been employed at Buckeye Peerless Textiles Products Co. Ltd., then at ... [Read more]

Evelyn May Robbins, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was 94. Born on May 18, 1923 in Hanover to the late Arthur and Edith (nee Hodder) Hopkins. Evelyn was employed with Knechtel Furniture Company in Hanover for over 35 years. Survived by loving daughter ... [Read more]

Delta Pfeffer, of Neustadt, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was 88. Born in Normanby Township on October 3, 1929 to the late Eldon and "Tena" (nee Braun) Werner. Farming was a huge part of her life and she farmed alongside her husband Harold Pfeffer. Survived ... [Read more]

Phyllis Evelyn Mighton, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover Care Centre, on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2017, to be reunited with her husband Robert after 16 years. Regretably, not able to stay with us for her 95th birthday, that she was so looking forward to.   Phyllis was born in Greenoch Township on July 22, 1923 to ... [Read more]

Stanley Edward Simmons, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at McVean Lodge, Hanover on Friday, December 22, 2017. He was 97. Stanley was born on September 20, 1920 in Toronto to the late Elizabeth and Herbert Simmons. Stanley was employed with Hydro One after returning from service in the Air Force in WWII. Stan will also be remembered ... [Read more]

Brenda Marie Newton, of Hanover, passed away after a courageous battle with her illness peacefully surrounded by her family at SBGHC-Walkerton, Brockton on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She was 59. Born on October 10, 1958 to the late Jim and Irene (nee Schumacher) Yaeck in Walkerton. Brenda worked for the CIBC in Walkerton, Hanover and ... [Read more]

Milford Wilken, of Hanover passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 to be reunited with Doris in Heaven. He was 95. Born on May 20, 1922 in Brant Township to the late Norman and Emma (nee Cords) Wilken. Milford was a farmer and worked at Canada Packers for 33 years. Loved father of Wayne ... [Read more]

Betty Yolanda Monk, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was 78. Born in Holstein on February 1, 1939. Betty worked for P & H on the Line and enjoyed her time there. Dear mother of Doug Clarke, Roderick (Clara) Monk both of Hanover, daughter Debbra ... [Read more]

George William Smith, of R#1 Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home on Monday, December 18, 2017.  He was 65. Born on April 27, 1952 in Hanover to the late William and Louise (nee Wilken) Smith. George was an active man, full of knowledge of anything mechanical. He owned and operated George's ... [Read more]