Our little boy, Mills Robert John O'Brien, gained his angel wings suddenly on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in his sleep. His short life brought our family nothing but pure joy. The happiest, best behaved baby who brought us nothing but happiness and completed our family. He loved to watch Miss Rachel alongside his sisters and adored the ... [Read more]

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our cherished husband, father, and grandfather, Arend Nieuwland, at the age of 77. Arend, born in the Netherlands in 1946 to the late Cornelis Nieuwland and Lena Koningswoud, was a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto and the University of Guelph. Throughout ... [Read more]

  Lynn Charlene passed away peacefully at Brucelea Haven LTC on December 25, 2023 after a battle with Parkinson's disease. She was 64 years old.   Lynn grew up in Hanover and Chesley with her parents, Roy and Darlene Gilkinson (pre-deceased) and her two sisters. She went to Hairstyling School and embarked on a very successful ... [Read more]

  Daniela Dolenc passed away peacefully at the Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, April 15, 2024, shortly before her 95th birthday. Born on May 31, 1929 in Mala Nedelja, Slovenia, the youngest of eight children, our beloved mother, grandmother (Babsie), great-grandmother, aunt and great-aunt saw her early years defined by ... [Read more]

Ivan Henry Schmidt, of Hanover, passed away after a brief illness surrounded by the ones he loved at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, April 14, 2024.  He was 93.  Born in Bentinck Township on January 8, 1931 to the late William and Sophia (nee Engel) Schmidt. Ivan had farmed most of his life and worked as a Heavy ... [Read more]

Murray Harold Lahn, of Hanover, passed away a lengthy battle with heart complications at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday. April 12, 2024. He was 77. Born in Hanover on January 11, 1947 to the late Harold and Fern (nee Krotz) Lahn. Murray was well known around the community for his construction skills and mastery of carpentry. Survived ... [Read more]

Lloyd Noah Widmeyer of Hanover, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was 93. Born in Hanover on September 14, 1930 to the late Erwin and Katherine (Weltz) Widmeyer. Lloyd, along with his wife Kathleen, farmed for over forty years on the site where the new Secondary School is now located, ... [Read more]

Joshua James Hutton, of Ayton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was 39 years old. Born in Owen Sound on January 18, 1985 to Daryl and Faye (Walls) Hutton. Since a young age, Josh loved the outdoors. He loved fishing and hunting as well as four wheeler rides. Josh loved to be accompanied on his adventures by his girls, Leah ... [Read more]

Murray Almer Molson, a beloved husband, brother, and friend too many, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024 at Chapman House in Owen Sound, Ontario. Murray was born in Kitchener, Ontario on July 15, 1933 to his loving parents Oscar and Myrtle (nee Grant) Molson. After graduation, Murray took a job at the Bank of Commerce. He decided ... [Read more]

Larry Charles Adams, of Hanover, passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was 62. Born on July 4, 1961 in Goderich, Ontario, to the late Charles and Roxie (nee Ball) Adams.  Larry spent many years working in administration in various municipalities, including several years as the CAO of Minto, CAO of ... [Read more]

Louise Ann Hachman (nee Israel), of Brockton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday March 15, 2024 in her 78th year, and is now with the Lord. Beloved mother of Murray (Patty) of Elmira, and Dwayne (Kristyn) of Brockton. Treasured grandmother to Justin (Vanessa), Amy (Morgan), Kaitlyn (Ian), Kaylia (Aleia), and Felix. Cherished sister ... [Read more]

Rita Mavis Halpin, of Walkerton, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Brucelea Haven, on Monday, March 11, 2024.  She was 93.  Born in Windsor, Ontario, on January 26, 1931, to the late William and Mabel (nee Taylor) Potts.  Rita married the love of her life, Terence 'Terry' Halpin in 1953, and moved to the Hanover ... [Read more]

Leonard Joseph Meyers passed away at the Village Seniors Community in Hanover on Monday, March 11, 2024. Born in Guelph on June 17, 1940 to the late Leander (Len) and Betty Meyers. Survived by his twin brother Leander (Cathy) Meyers of Hanover and sister Marjorie (Fizell) Miller of Listowel, also daughter Luanne of Whitehorse, Yukon ... [Read more]

Gary Roy Atkinson, of Hanover, passed away at his home on Marl Lake, Hanover, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was 78. Born on October 28, 1945 in Brantford, Ontario to the late Roy and Dorothea (nee Petteplace) Atkinson. Many will remember Gary in Hanover as the owner of the former Hanover Inn, serving many people from Town with the Friday ... [Read more]

Mary Ann Olga Dunne (nee Shlahetka), formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord, at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was 86. Born in Saskatchewan on April 30, 1937 to the late William "Bill" and Nellie (Oleksiuk) Shlahetka. Mary Ann will be remembered for her warm ... [Read more]

Alberta Kathleen 'Kaye' Macdonald, of Wiarton, passed away at Gateway Haven LTC in Wiarton, Ontario, on February 26, 2024, in her 97th year. Born in Berkley, Ontario, on May 24, 1927 to the late George and Mabel (nee Summers) Whitney. Kaye spent much of her married life in Sault Ste. Marie where she and John raised their family. ... [Read more]

Alan Yardley, of Hanover, passed away at the Hanover Care Centre in Hanover on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the age of 87 after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons Disease. Survived by his loving wife Joyce, sons Simon (Jamie), Tim (Bambi) and Richard (Darlene) and by his step daughter Deana (Dave). Loved grandfather of Trent (Cassidy), Aidan ... [Read more]

Ruth Mae Rehkopf, of Normanby Township, peacefully went to her Heavenly Home at Walkerton Hospital on Monday February 19, 2024 and was reunited with family and friends. She was born on January 29, 1939 across the road from what would become her lifelong home at Lazy Maple Farm. Beloved mother of Carolyn & Ken Kestner and Rob & ... [Read more]

Alan Richard Peebles, of Hanover, passed away at Chapman House Residential Hospice, Owen Sound on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.  He was 62.  Born in Georgetown on September 1, 1961 to the late Frederick and Yvonne (nee Croft). Alan was an IT Manager for Musashi Auto Parts in Arthur. He was an avid reader as well as a car enthusiast ... [Read more]

Wilma Grace (nee Askin) Adams of Hanover, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Hanover & District Hospital on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She joins her husband George (2000) in heaven. She is survived by children Grace Bell and Garry (T'resa) Adams, grandchildren William, Cory (Tina), AJ (Chad), Tori (Dylan), great grandchildren ... [Read more]

Wayne Charles Emke, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was 75. Born in Hanover on March 7, 1948 to the late Louis and Mary (nee Noble) Emke. Wayne was employed with Hanover Kitchens as well as taking on job duties as an Industrial Electrician. He was very handy doing any ... [Read more]

Matthew Whale, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was 59 years old. Loved son of the late Joan (nee Bennett) and Harry Whale. Dear brother of Jason (Alyona) Whale of British Columbia and their children Varvara, Ivanka and Xander, and special grandpa to Kali.  Matthew will be remembered as ... [Read more]

Trevor "Wayne" Thompson, of Hanover, formerly of RR#1 Chesley,  passed away peacefully at The Village Seniors Community in Hanover on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  Born on February 19, 1942 to the late Trevor and Evelyn Thompson.  Farming was Wayne's enjoyment in life, and he was very handy with fixing up just ... [Read more]

Dorothy (Thea) Herbrink, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community in Hanover on Friday, February 2, 2024. She was 91. Born Dorothea, in Bladel, Netherlands on August 3, 1932 to the late Petrus and Catharina de Beijer; and Elizabeth de Beijer (Soontiens). Survived by son Peter of Victoria, B.C, and daughter ... [Read more]

Allan set out on his final voyage on February 1st, 2024 after a well lived, eventful, and adventuresome life that began in 1943 in Hamilton. Predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Blanche Simpson, he will be remembered by his best friend and partner, Diana, his daughter Daphne (Mike Neerhof), and his son Neil (Angela Vanderholst), his ... [Read more]

Rose Anne Armstrong, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was 91. Born at home in Waterloo County on December 13, 1932, to the late Tomasz and Antonina (nee Kurlowska) Wyszynski. Rose was a devoted and faithful member of the Catholic Women’s League and Holy Family ... [Read more]

Horst Heinrich Mann, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024, he was 84.  Born in Magdeburg Germany on June 26, 1939 to the late Herbert and Tatjana (nee Schindel) Mann, Horst and his family immigrated to Canada in 1956 where they setteled in Toronto.  He spent many years there learning ... [Read more]

Georgina "Gail" Monk, of RR#1 Elmwood, passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with cancer at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was 77. Born in Hanover on April 20, 1946 to the late Clifford and Jennie (nee Mazur) Ruhl. Many will know Gail from her years spent working at M&M Meats. She ... [Read more]

Frederick Albert Gilbert "Gib" Gristey, of RR#1 Elmwood, passed away peacefully after complications from an ATV accident in October,  surrounded by his loving wife and sister in law at Victoria Hospital in London on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was 53. Born in Burlington, Ontario on March 21, 1970 to the late Frederick and ... [Read more]

Larry Frederick Lahn, of Hanover, passed away peacefully hand in hand with his family by his side at Chapman House Residential Hospice in Owen Sound on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was 86. Born in Hanover on August 15, 1937 to the late David "Hap" and Alma (nee Wiegel) Lahn, Larry was a Hanover boy through and through and a ... [Read more]

Soren Sorensen, of Hanover, passed away at (South Bruce Grey Health Services, Chesley) on Janaury 15, 2024, in his 96th year. Born in Denmark on February 13, 1927, to the late Jens Kristian Sorensen and Nielsine Kristine (nee Nielsen) Sorensen.  Soren emigrated to Canada in 1950, where he settled in Calgary, Alberta before moving ... [Read more]

Lynda Mary Elbert (nee Hartman), of Richmond Hill, passed away peacefully at Meaford Long Term Care, on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was 85.  Born on June 20, 1938, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Anthony and Sylvia (nee Kaine) Hartman. Lynda was a dedicated registered nurse for 40 years at ... [Read more]

Nancy Frook, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully with family by her side at South Bruce Health Care, Kincardine on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was 72. Born in Owen Sound on April 25, 1951, to the late Maurice and Jean (nee Meyers) Haase. Nancy was known as an energetic and full loving ... [Read more]

Donald “Don” William Fizell of Hanover, passed away suddenly at the Hanover & District Hospital on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in his 68th year. Don was born in Walkerton on July 29, 1955 to Robert and Matilda (nee Altman) Fizell. In his younger years Don loved taking a cruise on his motorcycle, feeling the wind in his hair. ... [Read more]

After a courageous seven month battle with brain cancer, Corey Leno passed away in the evening of January 6th 2024 at Chapman House in Owen Sound. He was surrounded by his son Nicholas, his daughter-in-law Nicole, his daughter Madison, and his wife of 31 years Tami. Corey was born in Hanover Ontario on January 31st 1973. He lived in Hanover ... [Read more]

Tragically, Dale Calvin Leroux of Hanover passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was 22. Loved immensely by his parents Monika Leroux (nee Mann) of Hanover and Calvin Leroux (Kim) of Cobourg. Loved brother of Kaylah Leroux, with whom he shared a typical Brother and Sister bond, and always had each others back as they grew ... [Read more]

Wilmer Maximuk, of Neustadt, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, December 15, 2023.  He was 86.  Born on January 9, 1937 in Saskatchewan to the late Mr. John Maximuk and Mrs. Elizabeth (nee Springenatic) Maximuk. Many will remember Will during his time as a salesman at Larry Hudson Motors for many years.  Survived ... [Read more]

Madlen O'Brien, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at her residence on Friday, December 29, 2023. She was 67. Born on December 20, 1956 in Yugoslavia, to the late Josef & Theresa (nee Kellner) Hartmann. Madlen married the love of her life, Thomas, in 1988, and together they raised their 3 children. ‘Maddy’ always loved ... [Read more]

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Michael John McCleary, of Neustadt, passed away at SBGHC-Walkerton on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He was 69. Born in Burlington to the late John and Lorna (nee Melmer) McCleary Michael was employed in the Parks and Rec Department for many years with the City of Burlington. After moving to Grey County, he settled down to enjoy family and ... [Read more]

James  "Jim" Shields, of Walkerton, passed away suddenly at his home in Walkerton on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  He was 62. Born in Toronto on March 8, 1961 to the late John and Molly Ann (nee Wilkin) Shields. Jim enjoyed working with the Municipality of Brockton as a Custodial Maintenance Worker for the last 38 years. ... [Read more]

Nancy Mary Stroeder (nee Hartman), of RR#3 Clifford, passed away peacefully at North Wellington Healthcare in Palmerston on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.  She was 77. Born on October 7, 1946 to the late Ralph and Clara (nee Dietrich) Hartman. Nancy was a Registered Nurse for many years and worked in a variety of places like the Birmingham ... [Read more]

Geertje (Gertie) Neeltje Schinkel, of Hanover, passed away at Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich on Thursday, December 21, 2023 in her 93rd year.  The Lord called our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother in to his eternal love and joy.  Born in Utrecht, Holland on April 15, 1930.  Daughter of the late Huibert (Martha) ... [Read more]

Annette Marie Loder, of Hanover, passed away at SBGHC-Walkerton on Thursday, December 21, 2023.  She was 57. Born on September 17, 1966 in Durham, Ontario to the late Lawrence "Larry" and Wanda (nee Merrifield) Rowe. Many will remember her for her gentle nature and smile. She was employed with Schultz's Bakery. Devoted ... [Read more]

We sadly announce the passing of James (Jim) Henry McCoy (born January 3rd, 1934), who passed away surrounded by his family on December 16th, 2023. Jim leaves behind his wife, Sarah (Sally) McCoy, daughter Teri (Mark Robins), son Brad (Gloria), grandchildren Megan (Jeffrey Haug), Anisa and Brendan, two great grandchildren, Declan and Rylie, ... [Read more]

Joe Ward & Bruce Ward It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brothers Bruce Ward on November 9, 2023 in Mexico and Joe Ward on December 12, 2023 in Abbotsford, B.C. Predeceased by their parents Gavin and Verna (nee Stoddart) Ward and brothers Walter and Gavin Ward. Fondly remembered by their brother Jack ... [Read more]

Bernard Henry Eckert, born on October 5, 1932 near Tramping Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on December 12, 2023, at the age of 91, under the exemplary care of the staff at The Village Long Term Care in Hanover, Ontario.  Bernie had fond memories of growing up on the family farm in Tramping Lake. Bernie left ... [Read more]

Robert William Charles"Chuck" Fletcher, of Hanover, passed away peacefully and was greeted by the Lord in Heaven at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, December 11, 2023.  He was 87. Born in Woodstock, Ontario on February 26, 1936 to the late Robert and Hannah (nee Scott) Fletcher. Robert, better known to many as Chuck ... [Read more]

Mildred Wilma "Winnie" Schaak, of Hanover, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, December 3, 2023.  She was 78. Born in Owen Sound on February 16, 1945 to the late Adolph and Viola (nee Crampton) Schopf. Better known as Wilma, she was employed with Schnieders as a Domestic Engineer. She was a member of ... [Read more]

Richard Earl Arthur Moore, of RR#2 Walkerton, passed away peacefully with dignity at Hanover and District Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was 72. Born in Hanover on July 25, 1951 to the late Arthur and Adele (nee Pegelo). Richard was the founder of R. Moore Construction and enjoyed his time playing with ... [Read more]