All Obituaries

Peacefully, at Gateway Haven, Wiarton on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 in her 89th year.  Ruth, loving wife of the late Bertram “Bert” Melvin Clark.  Loving mother of Philip and his wife Elizabeth (Heyworth), Brad and his wife Laurie (Jackson), Steve and his wife Janice (Weller), and the late Larry Clark.  Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jason, Adam, Adrienne, Wally, Taylor, Christine, Emma, Oliver, and Cory; and by her great grandchildren Eve, Connor, Aria,...

Suddenly at his home on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the age of 89.  George, beloved husband of Helen (nee Ellis) for 61 years.  Dear father of Rob of Owen Sound, and Suzanne (Dino Anest) of Wasaga Beach.  Also survived by his many nieces, nephews and extended family.  George will be missed by his canine pal Johnny. Predeceased by his sister Alma Fox, and by his brothers Ed, Walter, and Jack Smithson. A Celebration of George’s life will be held on Saturday,...

Of Owen Sound, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at the age of 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late C.O. (Hank) Hanbidge (2004) and dearly loved mother of Tom and his wife, Brenda, and John and his wife, Dianne.  Precious grandmother of Jennifer Bluhm (Steve), Marc, Heather, Jessica Andary (Chuck), Evan and Christopher.  Audrey is survived by her sister-in-law Shirley Hayward, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Audrey was predeceased by her...

Peacefully, at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, Brantford, on Thursday, May 17th, 2018 in his 100th year. Howard, beloved husband of the late Helen.  Loving father of Carrie and her husband Ken Brown of Owen Sound, La Donna and her husband Ron Brown of Owen Sound, and Sharon and her husband Murray Kingwell of Brantford. Proud grandfather of Steve Brown (Lee Ann), Jason Brown, Christalyn (Daniel Weigert), Angela (Brock Bennett), and great grandfather of Gabrielle, Brooke, Brady,...

Peacefully, on Monday, May 14th, 2018 at the Summit Place, Owen Sound, in her 77th year. Marliene of Gooderham, beloved wife of the late Brant Simkins (May 1, 2018). Loving mother of Joe Jenkins, Steve Jenkins, Andrew Simkins (Jeanette), Tammy Downs (Bruce Tannahill), and Doug Simkins (Heather). Proud Grandmother of Stacey Niman (Aaron), Brenden Jenkins, Mary Jenkins, Jude Jenkins, Sara Simkins (Josh), Justin Simkins (Madi), Candace Sprung, Brittany Sprung (Ben), Derek Downs (Kristina),...

Peacefully, at Country Lane Long Term Care Residence, Chatsworth, on Monday, May 14th, 2018 in her 96th year.  Kathleen, beloved wife of the late William B. Summers. Loving Mother of Bert and his wife Bonnie of Flaxville, Montana, the late Mary and her husband Ivan Fligg of Kitchener, Ruth and her husband Walter Squire of Chatham, John and his late wife Dianne of Waterloo, Gordon and his wife Pat of Regina, David and his wife Susan of Owen Sound, and the late Elizabeth and her...

Peacefully, on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 at the Chapman House Hospice, Owen Sound, in his 81st year.  Brant, of Owen Sound, beloved husband of Marliene. Loving father of Tammy Downs (Bruce Tannahill), Doug Simkins (Heather), Andrew Simkins (Jeanette), Joe Jenkins, and Steve Jenkins.  Proud Grandfather of Derek Downs (Kristina), Jennifer Stewart (Kyle), Cory McPhee (Sarah), Sara Turner (Josh), Justin Simkins (Madi), Candace Sprung, Brittany Sprung (Ben), Mary, Brenden, and Jude, and...

Born on October 31st, 1932 in Markdale, Ontario, Maxine passed away on April 30th, 2018 at 85 years of age.  Beloved wife of Ivan Russell.  Loving Mother of Brenda and her husband Colin Craig, Dianne and her husband Larry Stuck, and Janice Brown and her partner Jeff McCallum all of Owen Sound. Proud Grandmother of Adam Craig (Melissa) of Alliston, Shannon (Jeff Akemann) of Burlington, and Christopher Brown of Owen Sound.  Great Grandmother of Ryan and Lillyanna Akemann....

Peacefully, on Friday, April 20th, 2018, Pat joined her beloved husband Bill who predeceased her on December 10th, 2016.  Pat will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law Barb and Shirley, and by her best friend Sandy. In memory of Pat and Bill donations may be made to the United Way of Bruce Grey, 380 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1P1.

Peacefully, at the Chapman House Hospice, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018, in her 89th year.  Josephine, beloved wife of Dennis.  Loving Mom of Lyn Eckersley of Unionville, and Kim Eckersley of Collingwood. Proud Grandmother of Mikyla, Nicholas, Aaron, Tristan, Sienna, and Randall.  Predeceased by her son Lee Eckersley, and by her brother Peter Burke. Friends will be received at the Tannahill Funeral Home, 1178 4th Ave, Owen Sound, 519-376-3710 on Saturday,...