Sometimes in life you meet one of those 'characters' who makes a difference. Doug Johnson was one of those.
Saugeen Times called him 'cub reporter' because he would phone and leave a message if there was what he considered to be a newsworthy item. The message always began in the...
Ruby Irene Schneidhofer, (nee Walmsley) passed away peacefully at McCormick Home, London on Saturday May 11, 2019 at the age of 77.
Beloved wife of 54 years to Joseph Schneidhofer. Amazing mother to Cathy (Raymond) Martin, Angie (Michael) Gibson, Jo-Anna (Nick) Young and Christine (Robert) Hughes. Loving grandma to...
Bill passed away on March 23, 2020 in Southampton
His life was filled with ... family, good friendships, sports, volunteering and a love of life.
After a Florida accident, he became known as "the Miracle Man" and he sure was!
Bill would say "be kind to each other" and now, in this...
Douglas Kenneth Gowanlock passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services in Southampton on December 24th, Christmas Eve (2020) at the age of 70 years following a long battle with cancer.
Doug is lovingly survived by his wife Linda (Ferguson), son Andy and his wife Kelsey, and grandson Bodhi. He will...
Tribute to My Cousin Kenneth John Pratt
a “Most Unforgettable Character”
This past Wednesday night I drove to Chesley to pay my respects at the funeral home to the family of my 68-year-old first cousin Kenny Pratt. On the way home, I got to thinking about how much of my life...
It was 1977 when I first walked into a Harry Rosen Men’s Wear Store.
In 1960, after Mrs. Ida Whiley had taught me how to type and do basic bookkeeping while at Saugeen District High School, I went to Toronto and found a job as a Junior Accounting Clerk at...
Flora May Harris-Doran passed away in Owen Sound on Thursday March 30, 2023 in her 98th year.
Wife of the late Donald Harris (1991) and Ralph Doran (1999).
Mother of Donna L’Hote (Alain) of France, Byron (Paige) of Southampton, Graham (Jan) of NewZealand.
Grandmother of Leith (Deb) and Helen (Dan).
Fondly remembered by...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Donald David Mercer, in his 86th year at the Saugeen Memorial hospital. Don will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 60 years, Sybil and their 2 children Barb (Bill) Nonnewitz and Jim (Laura) Mercer. Proud...
Condolences can be made through - greybrucecremation.com.
It is with profound sadness that the family of Gerry Hutchison announces his passing on July 22nd, 2021, at the age of 88 years. Born in Toronto, Ontario in 1932, Gerry attended the University of Windsor as well as the University of Paris – The Sorbonne. He made his...
As most readers know, we at Saugeen Times believe that special four-legged creatures deserve the same dignity in dying as their human counterparts, especially when they have served those who have been a part of their lives.
On Sunday, October 29th (2023), one of the most beloved horses at PRANCE...
Gladys Martindale (nee Tambling) passed away at Southampton Care Centre, on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the age of 91 - beloved wife of the late Bill Martindale. Dear mother of Ron and Linda of Paisley, Mervyn of Southampton, Leslie of Guelph, and Carman and Anne of Bruce Township.
She...
Russell Bannock was a Canadian hero who celebrated his 100th birthday on November 1, 2019.
Mr. Bannock died on Saturday, January 4th 2020.
He was a Mosquito pilot during World War II and, following the war, he joined De Havilland Aircraft as their Chief Pilot and rose to become President of...
Singing in the Southampton United Church choir was a joy and we could always expect the 'unexpected' with David. His quirky sense of humour, his ready wit and his many stories often had us laughing. It is only to be expected that David would write his own obituary as...
