David "Dave" McCallum, of Hanover, passed away after a short ten days at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 surrounded by all he loved. He was 78. Born in Toronto on November 16, 1943 to the late Donald and Connie (nee Ross) McCallum. He was the eldest child and welcomed his siblings every two years. ... [Read more]

Anna Melvina Munro, of Walkerton, passed away at Brucelea Haven, Brockton on Sunday, January 9th, 2022. She was 96. Anna Melvina Leaman was born at home in Boston Massachusettes on December 18th, 1925. She was the third child for James and Nellie 'Ellen' (nee Hamilton) Leaman. Unfortunately, her Mother passed away just three months ... [Read more]

Mary Frances Oberle, of Hanover passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday January 5,2022. She was 55. Born on September 17,1966 in Hanover. Predeceased by her parents Clarence(2007) and Marie (nee MCAuliffe) Oberle (2015). She will be remembered by many when she worked at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch ... [Read more]

Joan Zettler, of RR#1 Elmwood, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, January 6, 2022.  She was 79.  Born in Hanover Ontario on October 29, 1942 to the late Howard and Maletta (nee Bieman) McKelvie. Joan was a kind natured woman that loved to help others. This trait would be known by others when ... [Read more]

Ruth Anna Goetz, of Ayton, passed away peacefully at the Hanover and District Hospital, on Friday, December 31, 2021.  She was 93.  Born in Austria on December 7, 1928, to the late Karl and Anna (Dilg) Modl, she immigrated to Canada in the 1950’s.  Ruth was very active with the business of farming and raising her family ... [Read more]

Viola Marie Cadman, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Thursday, December 30, 2021.  She was 75. Born in Clarenville, Newfoundland, on May 3, 1946, daughter of the late Charlie and Fannie (Tilley) Jarvis. Viola enjoyed a rewarding career working for N.C.H. Corporation as a sales representative.  She ... [Read more]

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Allan William Dunn, formerly of RR2 Clifford, passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was 75. Born on September 15, 1946, to the late John and Bertha Dunn. Allan loved living in rural Ontario, and enjoyed working as a farmer and truck driver.  He enjoyed driving for the ... [Read more]

May Hagarty, of Brockton, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was 82. Born in Smith Falls, Ontario on June 11, 1939 to the late Herman and Anna (nee Garrow) Wilson. May was employed as a labourer, working at various factories and was a clerk at Zellers. Survived by loving husband ... [Read more]

Frederick Howard Helwig, of Neustadt, passed away at SBGHC – Durham Hospital, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was 72. Born in Walkerton, Ontario, on July 19,1949, to the late Howard and Ruth (nee Krigner) Helwig. Fred enjoyed country living, and working and raising his family on the farm. When Fred wasn't busy with his farms, ... [Read more]

Carl Raymond Kelsey, of Neustadt, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was 74. Born on December 31, 1946 to the late George and Violet (nee Fletcher) Kelsey in Walkerton. Carl was the second last child born to a large family of 16. Carl learned early to work hard. He was employed with ... [Read more]

Donald "Don" Wayne Wells, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, December 16, 2021.   Born on October 27, 1938 in Walkerton to the late Lorne and Lillian (nee Taylor) Wells. Better known as "Don" to everyone, he was the founder of Corrosion Control Coatings ... [Read more]

Carol Ivy Edwins passed away peacefully with her loving husband Julian by her side, on Monday, December 6, 2021.  Born Carol Ivy Simpson in Rhodesia, Zimbabwe, on December 4, 1941, she was the only daughter of four children to Tom and Ivy Simpson. Carol is survived by her husband Julian, and her children Stewart (Lee) of Harare, ... [Read more]

Ivan Edmund Logie, of Hanover, passed away quietly at his residence in Valleyview on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, in his 84th year. Born on April 3, 1938 in Bentinck Twp, Ontario. Adopted by the late Edmund and Eleanore (nee Rehkopf) Logie.  Many people will remember Ivan from his long career spent working at Buckeye Peerless in Hanover ... [Read more]

GRUNDY Kathleen Ann Grundy, 96, of Durham, Ontario, a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died peacefully on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at Rockwood Terrace. Kathleen was born in Kitchener, Ontario on September 25th, 1925, to Herbert and Annie Zettell, the fifth of seven siblings.  On September 9th, 1944 ... [Read more]

Kossits, Irmgard (nee Motz) With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Irmgard Kossits Monday, November 29th 2021, at Chapman House in Owen Sound at the age of 83.  Irmgard was born in Diedorf, Germany, daughter of Lorenz and Martha Motz. Beloved wife of the late Johann (Hans) Kossits. Beloved mother of John Kossits (Ulrike Neustein) ... [Read more]

Keith Fisher, of Port Elgin, passed away at Etobicoke General Hospital in Etobicoke on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was 63. Born on January 8, 1958 in Hanover to Doris (nee Gateman) Fischer and Ivan Fischer. Keith was currently employed with Bruce Power. Survived by his daughters Jennifer (Jason) Kelly of Oshawa and Jessica Fisher ... [Read more]

Mary Susana Garvey, of Hanover, passed away at home on Friday, November 26, 2021, surrounded by family. She was 82. Born in Carrick Township on December 30, 1938, to the late Eugene and Doris (nee Stroeder) Lane. Mary met the love of her life, Francis, in 1961 and together they enjoyed living on the farm and raising their five daughters. ... [Read more]

Mary Adella Baxter, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Saturday, November 20, 2021. She was 88.  Born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan on May 2, 1933 to the late William and Eva (nee Reginer) Garrett. Mary was in the banking industry and especially loved accounting. Mary had a soft spot for her ... [Read more]

Bernie Hartman, of Lake Rosalind, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Hanover & District Hospital in his 86th year. He will be dearly missed by his wife Pat of 63 years, loving son Dan Hartman and daughter Cindy (Lyle) Schaus and his granddaughters Savanna (Lawrie) Myers and Jordan ... [Read more]

Sarah Winnifred "Winnie" Allen (nee Beresford), of Hanover, passed away peacefully at McVean Lodge in Hanover on Sunday, November 21, 2021, just 6 days shy of her 91st birthday.   Born in Southampton on November 26,1930 to the late William and Hannah (Chappell)  Beresford. Winnie was very athletic throughout her ... [Read more]

Jon Reid Miller, of Ayton, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was 63. Born on April 8, 1958 to the late Roy and Elizabeth (nee Reid) Miller. Jon was a quiet shy man that remained on the family farm after the death of his parents. He worked for many years with Diemertdale Acres. He enjoyed ... [Read more]

Raymond "Ray" Bolt, of Hanover, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the age of 89.  Ray was born in Turnberry Township in Ontario on October 14, 1932 to the late William and Hilda (nee Abraham) Bolt. Ray had a heart of gold and was dedicated ... [Read more]

Marjorie Spielmacher (nee Kreutzkamp), of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, November 12, 2021 at age 97.  Born in Sullivan Township, on April 25, 1924 to the late Nelson and Cecilia (nee Treanuske). Marjorie was employed at Buckeye Canada for over 20 yearsand was a member of the Catholic Women's ... [Read more]

Keith Russell McDougall, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Chapman House, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.  Beloved husband of Carol (nee Sherk) for 51 years.  Loving father of Bonnie McDougall and Brent (Nicole) McDougall.  Cherished grandfather of Jake (Nikoletta) Kallos, Bo Kallos, Grace and Jessie McDougall, ... [Read more]

FAHRER, Donald James We, the children of Don Fahrer, became orphans on October 28, 2021, one month shy of his 88th birthday.  Dad just couldn’t wait any longer to be reunited with Mom, having gone eight long months without seeing Grace.  Dad passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.  Dad reminded us before ... [Read more]

Troy Huehn, of Hanover, passed away suddenly as the result of an automobile accident on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was 40.  He was born on October 29, 1981, in Hanover, to Ivan and Kay (nee Rosendale) Huehn. Troy created beautiful carpentry in furniture and renovations. He was also quite a handyman with mechanics, and could fix ... [Read more]

Lavina Cassidy, of Hanover, passed away at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Sunday, November 7, 2021.  She was 71. Born on February 10, 1950 in Hanover, Ontario, to Robert 'Bob' Fizell and Matilda 'Tillie' (nee Altman) McNeill.  Many will remember Lavina from her years working at Leeson's Motors. Survived ... [Read more]

Adam Shepherd Magwood, of RR#1 Hanover, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was 45 years old. Born on September 23, 1976 to the late Robert and Jacqueline “Jackie” Magwood.  He was always busy with his hands and enjoyed anything to do with Lumber. He would work with McGlynn Lumber as well as ... [Read more]

ROWE                                Carol Ann Rowe, of Walkerton, passed away at SBGHC-Walkerton, Brockton on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was 81.    Born in London, Ontario on July 18, 1940 to the late John and Aida (nee Timms) Evans. Carol ... [Read more]

LAHEY                   Barbara Lahey (nee Bassett), of Hanover, formerly of Cambridge and Goderich, passed away peacefully after a full life, in her 92nd year, at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Barbara was born on August 13, 1930, in Cambridge (Galt) to ... [Read more]

Gerald Arnold Becker “Charlie”, of RR3 Ayton, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021,  surrounded by his family at home.  He was 66. Born in Hanover on September 13, 1955, son of the late Menno and Eileen (Wettlaufer) Becker. Gerald was a hard working, strong man. He was often referred to as Charlie, causing some ... [Read more]

Ronald (Ron) Bender, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, October 22, 2021, in his 71st year. Born in Stratford, Ontario on February 10, 1951 to Warren and Verna (nee Roth) Bender. Ron attended and graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture). In 1976, he met the love of his life, Betty, ... [Read more]

Cecil Ayerhart, of RR#1 Elmwood, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was 78.  Born in St. George, Ontario on June 19, 1943 to the late Harold and Agnus (nee Goff) Ayerhart. Cecil was married to Barbara (nee Blum) and enjoyed working on the farm.  Survived by sons Steven (friend Tricia) Ayerhart,  ... [Read more]

SAMPSON                                Viora Sampson, formerly of Mount Forest,  passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital in London on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She had just celebrated her 103rd birthday on September 28th.   Born in Sherbrooke, ... [Read more]

WHALING                               Verna Christine Whaling, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Monday, October 18, 2021. She was 89. Born on June 16, 1932, in ... [Read more]

Jean Frances Gibson (née Harrison), of Hanover, On passed away peacefully at the Village in Hanover on Monday, October 11th, 2021. She was 94. Born on February 19, 1927 in Windsor to the late Allan and Luella Harrison. Jean is survived by loving daughters Beverly (Peter) Hambly of Hanover & Barbara (Fred Klassen) Gibson of ... [Read more]

Kathryn "Cathy" Pauline Agnew, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 06, 2021. She was 67.  Born in Brantford on November 8, 1953 to the late John and Anne (nee Dolar) Kempa. Known as Cathy to her family and friends, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Some will remember her when they ... [Read more]

BALDASSARRA                                Antonio "Tony" Michael Baldassarra, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday  October 3, 2021.  He was 61.  Survived by loved by his parents Santino ... [Read more]

 HELWIG, Ruth Louise (née Krigner) on October 4th, 2021, at Rockwood Terrace, Durham, in her 95th year. She is survived by her children Fred (Lynda), Normanby Twp., Susan (Gerry), Toronto, Murray (Debra), Walkerton, Paul, Normanby Twp., Sarah, Quebec City, and Stephen, Calgary; grandma to Rina (Kevin), Erin, Melissa, Luke, ... [Read more]

Larrie ‘Larry’ James Alexander, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was 79. Born in Hanover, Ontario, on June 2, 1942, to the late Wilfred and Edith (nee Hetsler) Alexander.  Many will remember Larry as a truck driver, hauling for New Life Mills for many years ... [Read more]

UHLIG, Irene Else May 24, 1931 – September 24, 2021 Passed away peacefully at Rockwood Terrace, Durham, in her 91st year. Irene was born to the late Fritz and Else (nee Lüdicke) Lilienthal on May 24, 1931 in Rheydt, Germany. In 1952, at age 21, she immigrated to Canada to be with the love of her life, her then fiancé, ... [Read more]

FILSINGER, Madeline Sophia (nee Horst) Born September 29, 1926  Died September 20, 2021 Cherished wife of the late Clayton Filsinger and much loved mother of Ron (Letitia) Filsinger, Ted Filsinger and Ruth Wise. Predeceased by her sons Jamie Filsinger, John Smith and son in law Brian Wise.  Very proud grandmother, great grandmother ... [Read more]

Mervyn Pfeffer of Hanover passed away peacefully at Saugeen Villa Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was 88 years of age.  He was the son of Charles and Ella (Mueller) Pfeffer and lived the first 26 years of his life on the family farm in Normanby Township.   The family moved to Hanover in 1959 where Mervyn lived the ... [Read more]

Isobel Holland (nee Walker), of Hanover, passed away peacefully at McVean Lodge in Hanover on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was 88.  Born in Turnberry Township, Huron County, daughter of the late Norman and Myrtle (Hollenbeck) Walker.  Isobel was a primary school teacher at James A. Magee until retiring.  Survived ... [Read more]

Mary Tilker, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, with her daughters Anne and Rose and granddaughter Sarah at her side.  Beloved mother of Anne (John) Smith, Jim (Jean) Tilker, Ray (Violet) Tilker, and Rose (James) Vitez, and mother-in-law of Andrew Black.  Beloved ... [Read more]

Dorothy Leibold (nee Keller), formerly of Ayton, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in her 92nd year.  Born in Normanby Township on November 30, 1929, daughter of the late Ezra and Erna (Witt) Keller.  Dorothy was a member of the Red Hats Society, Ayton Seniors, Trinity Lutheran Church ... [Read more]

Michelle Landsborough (nee Waechter), of Paris, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hospital in Hamilton on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was 52. Born in Hanover on January 5, 1969 to Joseph and Karen (nee Kerr) Waechter. After attending university and college, Michelle began her career as a ... [Read more]

Jeffrey "Jeff" Fidler, of Hanover, passed away at his residence on Monday, September 06, 2021.  He was 50.  Born in Walkerton on December 31, 1970 to the late Brian and Sharon (nee Thunstrum) Fidler.  Survived by daughter Alexia Emke (Zachary Middleton) of Hanover. Grandfather of Mason and Lincoln. Fondly remembered ... [Read more]

It is with great sadness to share the news of the passing of Edna Marie Hillgartner, of Hanover, at Hanover and District Hospital, on Saturday, August 28, 2021, with her sister Florence by her side. She was 93. Edna was born on July 20, 1928 to the late Louis and Clara (nee Ehmke) Klages. She loved to spend time with her mother, looking ... [Read more]