After a long journey the story of a local Veteran comes to a close – Ambrose Marten Hill
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The long story of Ambrose Marten Hill came to a close on October 8th (2025), 95 years after he died.
Ambrose lived in Port Elgin where he worked at the Stephens-Hepner brush factory and, it was in Port Elgin that he enlisted in the 160th Bruce Battalion in 1916.
In a...
Passed away peacefully at Brightshores Health System – Owen Sound on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Born in Owen Sound on November 13, 1933, Harold Ross Herron of Tara, was in his 92nd year.
Beloved husband of the late Mary Herron (nee Gowan). Loving father of William Herron (Linda) of Tara,...
Bryan Jacob Fischer - April 15, 1947 – September 30, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that the family of Bryan Jacob Fischer announces his passing. Bryan was the devoted husband of Deborah Fischer (née Parrish), with whom he shared 50+ wonderful years of marriage. He was a...
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September 30, 2020
Robertson, Jean Luella (née Coates) 101 years and 6 months of age passed away on September 19, 2025 surrounded by family at the Southampton Hospital, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband Beverley (1993). She leaves behind her son Wayne (Donna), daughters Elaine (Brian) and Diane...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bradley Metcalf who died tragically in an accident on September 18, 2025, at the age of 17. Bradley was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.
Bradley was born in Hanover on August 25, 2008, soon after...
The history of doctors in Southampton; originally called Saugeen, starts with the arrival of Dr. A. Walker in the early days following the original settlement of the community in 1848. He was followed by Dr. H. Haynes who stayed for a short time before he left for the township...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Allan Murray, at St. Peter's Hospital on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in his 86th year.
Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Wallace) for nearly 61 years. Loving father of Ken (Corrine), Colin (Sheryl), Louise, and son-in-law, Leslie. Proud grandfather...
July 1, 1946 – September 3, 2025
Jane passed away peacefully at home in Southampton, Ontario with her husband and children by her side.
Jane was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and was the beloved daughter of the late Vernon and Dorothy Howell (nee Huff.) She was predeceased by her dear...
Joan Lein Passed away peacefully at her residence in (East York) Toronto, on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the age of 77.
Survived by her brother Douglas W. (Kathy) Lein, nephew Matt, and niece Sarah (Matt) and their daughters Aria and Sofia. Will also be missed by her cousins Phillip...
Mark Harvey Davis, a proud life-long resident of the 10th Concession of Elderslie Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in London, on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was 68 years old.
Loving partner of Carolyn Walker. Beloved son of Reta Davis of Walkerton and cherished brother of Joan (Dennis)...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Henry Jacques in his 64th year, lifelong resident of Port Elgin, Ontario on Thursday August 21st.
Tom will be dearly remembered by his sisters Suzanne Jacques (Jim Wade), Dianne “Mini” Jacques, and his brother Bill Jacques. He was...
David Smethurst passed away peacefully at the Southampton Hospital, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the age of 76 after a strong and brave battle with cancer for many years. Beloved husband and best friend to Mildred Smethurst (née Dalley). Loving father to Geoffrey (Elizabeth) Smethurst and Rebecca (Sunny)...
Family Honours daughter’s legacy through “Hoops for Hope” tournament and launches Olivia Rourke Foundation
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The family of Olivia Rourke is proud to announce that the “Hoops for Hope” 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament proceeded as planned on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Walkerton District Community School. The event, passionately organized by Olivia before her untimely passing, aimed to raise funds for Breast Cancer Canada—a...














