Adèle Kaminski was born in 1954 to parents Perc and Rita (Tellier) Brydges, shortly after they decided to leave city life behind and pursue an entirely different lifestyle on the River Road near Port Elgin in Bruce County. As often happens, things did not work out as hoped, and...
Vivian Wotton (nee Sees) passed away peacefully at the age of 103 on Thanksgiving weekend 2026. The following is a tribute from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 317 in London (ON) where Vivian, a World War II Veteran, was a member for 79 years. "Born in Port Elgin, Ontario in September 1923,...
Cecile Lockery volunteered at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre for more than 25 years and it was only one of her many hours spent volunteering with organizations. On October 17th, at the Bruce County Museum, where she spent hundreds of hours organizing the 'Clippers', family and friends will...

Obituary: Mary Seaman

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Seaman (née Haynes) at the Southampton Hospital on September 6, 2026, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Ron Seaman. Cherished mom of Jill (Shawn) and Derek (Amanda). Devoted and incredibly proud Grandma to Lauren and...
UPDATE: For those who were unable to attend Allan's funeral in Hamilton, we are pleased to invite friends and neighbours to a Celebration of Life on August 17th. The Celebration will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church Bevan Hall, Southampton from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------- It is with profound...
Mary Cecile Wilson (Lockrey) of Southampton quietly passed away in the early hours of Thursday, June 18th at the Southampton Hospital. Cecile was born in London, Ontario to Cecil and Jean Hardy. She is survived by Lorne Lockrey in Southampton (her partner of 52 years), her sister Helen Browning (Robert)...
It is with great sadness that our family announces the unexpected passing of our beloved father, Hans Olaf Nilsson, on June 24, 2026, following a brief stay in the hospital, at the age of 85. Just days before his passing, we shared a wonderful lunch together, enjoying conversation and laughter....
In Appreciation The family of Joe Keely wish to offer a huge thank you to all who supported us both during and following his death R.I.P. *The Palliative care team led by Jessica Boyle , Dr Chapman,,and the nursing staff on the day and night shifts. *To Paramed staff of HSW and...
“He showed a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.” Yes, “He had an irreverent sense of humor, but could always be counted on for sage advice”. About 50 years ago, there was nothing I enjoyed more on a Saturday afternoon than to go a...
This is a tribute to the memory of Jake Zinn who passed away on June 10, 1986. Jake was a well-respected and loved husband, father, son, brother and friend. Jake was an active member of our community and achieved the honour of being a Distinguished President of the South-Port Optimist...
It's hard to compete in a description of someone who was a 'firecracker', who dedicated her life to helping others, who was a leader in the community, a founder mover-and-shaker for seniors, someone who loved sports and was passionate about curling, was a life-long rug hooker and generous with...
Repertory film pioneer Robert Huber helped establish a culture of cinephilia in Toronto by ERIC VEILLETTE (with permission) When Robert Huber began presenting repertory films in Toronto in the mid-1960s, the city was still a cautious movie town. Sunday screenings had only recently been legalized after decades of provincial restriction, the Ontario Censor...
Derlene Alma Ferguson (née Ross) passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Norman Ferguson. Loved Mom to Perry (Cindy-Lee), Dwayne (Connie), Jill Dee, and Paddy Jo (Steve). Cherished “Nana D” to Chloe, Dayna, Nathan, Lindsey, Tayler, Hayley, Carlin, and...
It is with heavy hearts we share the sudden passing of Ryan Adam Casemore on the morning of Friday, March 27, 2026 at the age of 41 years. Ryan has left behind his wife of five months, Jennifer (Asuncion) and stepdaughter McJerleen (MJ). Son of Sherrie and Gary Casemore of...