All Obituaries

Ruhl, Ellen Bernice (nee Galbraith) Peacefully at Chapman House, Owen Sound, on Thursday September 10, 2020, in her 90th year. Bernice, loving wife of the late Gord. Daughter of the late Albert Galbraith and Minnie (nee Jones). Loving mother of Keith and his wife Sharyle, and Marlene and her husband Ken Lawrence. Proud Grandmother of Christopher (Jessica), Michelle (Brandon), Brittaney (Dominic), and Brandon (Heather). Great Grandmother of Medley, Berlyn, Atticus, Kelsey, William, and...

Smith, Michael Curtis Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Friday September 11, 2020, in his 75th year. Michael, beloved husband of Rose Barbara Smith. Loving father of Linda Smith, and Tina Gareau. Dear step-father of Simon Tai, and Donna Tai. Proud grandfather of Zachary and Quinton. Dear brother of Barry Smith. Predeceased by his mother Muriel Fray. Private family interment, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Owen Sound Hospital Foundation would be...

Fred passed away peacefully at GBHS Owen Sound on August 26, 2020 with his daughter, Heidi, by his side. He was in his 98th year. Fred was predeceased in 1997 by his wife of 41 years, Christa Bauer (nee Koch) and in 2011 by his companion Barbara Kreutle. He is survived by his daughters Heidi Bauer-Hume (John) of Meaford and Brigitta Dietrich (Ronald) and her family in Munich, Germany. He was the very proud grandfather of Bailey. Fred was fiercely independent and remarkably resilient...

Peacefully, with family by her side, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in her 88th year. Lorna, loving wife of the late Cecil. Beloved mother of Paul, Don, Grace and her husband Rick Parsons, and Larry and his partner Shelley. Proud grandma of 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A private family service has been entrusted to Tannahill Funeral Home, 1178 4th Ave West, Owen Sound, 519-376-3710. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.

Unexpected, but peacefully at his home on Friday, August 21 ,2020 at the age of 64.  Robert, dearly beloved husband of June for 32 years. Cherished father of Cliff and his wife Alison and proud grandfather to the joy of his life, his grandsons Lucas and Andrew.  He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and cousins. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Owen Sound Hospital Foundation for the Oncology Department would be...

Peacefully, at Chapman House Hospice, Owen Sound, on Monday, August 10, 2020 in his 97th year. Bert, loving husband of the late Marion (nee Reid).  Beloved Dad of the late Doug and his late wife Marilyn, Joanne and her husband Terry Collins, and Lori and her late husband Brian Smith.  Proud Grandpa of Deb (Rique), Kari, Erin (James), Jen, and Lauren (Josh); and great grandpa of Sean, John, Katlyn, Stella, and Zachary. Dear brother-in-law of Florence Smith and Bob Best. Friends...

Peacefully, at Summit Place, Owen Sound on Monday, August 10, 2020 in her 90th year. Jem, beloved wife of the late Wallace Danard. Loving mother of Kurt and his wife Colleen, Mary Cole and her husband Bill, Andrew, and Peter and his wife Heather. Proud grandmother of Keira (Mike), Nathan, Laura, Emily (Peter), Tim, Sarah, Daniel (Rachel), and great grandmother of Mikey. Predeceased by her son Edward. A private family memorial service to celebrate Jem’s life will be live streamed on...

Peacefully, at his home in Owen Sound, on Friday, July 31, 2020 in his 36th year. Jeff, loving Dad of Haley. Beloved son of Denise Spinney and her partner Ray Crosato, and the late Larry Spinney.  Beloved brother of Adam Spinney and his wife Shannon Harkley.  Beloved uncle of Lily.  Loving friend of Victoria Dyble. Jeff will be fondly remembered by Joe Crosato and his wife Kathy, Nicole Crosato, and Melanie Crosato.  A private memorial...

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the age of 58. Brad of Collingwood, son of the late Daniel and Elsie McDonald (nee Bestward).  Brother of the late Margaret McDonald and the late Florence Ashley.  Uncle of Angela, Charlene, Sean, Tavia, and Travis; Great Uncle of Brian, Laura, Adam, Justin, and Tyler; and Great Great Uncle of Tavia, Tyson, and the late Hayley.  A memorial service for Brad will be held at a later date with interment at...

At his home in Owen Sound, on Monday, June 15, 2020 in his 81st year. A funeral service will be held for Norman on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Tannahill Funeral Home, 1178 4th Ave West, Owen Sound, 59-376-3710. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.