Working as a Wal Mart greeter doesn’t score very highly when our world ranks its list of prestigious vocations. Using society’s same value system, being a school custodian doesn’t fare much better.
Over the last 35 years of his working life, Nigel was a man who held both jobs. One...
To the Editor:
Tom (Stewart) and I were born the same year and we both grew up on Morpeth Street in Southampton.
When he left school, he worked for my uncle, Bruce Hill, at the farm on Sparks corner. This was in the 1950's. During harvest he and I worked together; first...
Once again, I could not let a friend go without a personal reflection. Tom was, what is known as, a 'diamond in the rough'.
Over the years, I have taken a 'library' filled with photos of Tom and his wife, Karen, because often where one was the other was too.
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After a short illness, Tom passed away peacefully with this family by his side in his 78th year at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Friday, January 31, 2020.
Tom is survived by his wife Karen (née Hodson); his children Tamara Pasley (Mark), Thomas Stewart (Lynette) and Wendy Dawson (Jim),...
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...
Margaret (Peggy) Alice Day
June 11, 1923- November 7, 2019
Peggy passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2019 at Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill surrounded by her family, after a long life, full of family, friendship, sports, volunteering and travel.
Born in Richmond Hill in 1923 to Robert and Myrtle (Comisky) Endean, Peggy...
While the 'Death Cafe' may sound morbid, it is actually an opportunity to discuss with others in a relaxed environment the subject of death and dying.
Over coffee and cake and, with others, it's a time to talk about the subject that everyone must face at some point and is...
Jean Scott (nee Mather) 1922-2019.
Jean, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 29, at the Bruyere St. Vincent Hospital (Ottawa, ON), with family by her side.
Jean Scott (Mather) loving wife of Robert Douglas Scott (2004) is survived by her son Bob and his wife Judy of Collingwood, daughters Shelley and her...
This is a personal reflection of a man that I greatly admired.
Sometimes you meet people in life who you know are special. They don't make a big fuss or go about things in a loud way. Instead, they quietly go about making a difference.
John Kyles was one of those...
Michele (Mike) Angelo Pepe, of Port Elgin passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in his 102nd year. Loving husband of the late Olga. Beloved father of Mike and his wife Louise, Janice and her husband Doug Woito, and Steve and his wife Joanne. He is fondly remembered...
There is no doubt that death comes to all but there is no reason why it cannot come with dignity and compassion.
At Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton Park Manor, there is a hospice suite with a second on the way to meet the increasing needs for hospice care in...
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...
It is with heavy hearts the family announce the passing of Stephen Harold Wardrop of Southampton at the age of 53. on Thursday August 29, 2019.
Best friend and husband to Pam Wardrop (nee Price). Loving and proud father to Kristen (Jesse) Ullman and Trevor Price. Simon, Austin, and Avery will...
Joan was born on March 20, 1931 in Cargill, Ontario and passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at St. Joseph's Health Centre, in Toronto.
She is survived by her husband Oliver Cummins, and her children Ninah, Jonathan, Darcy (Tanya), Tracy, and Carla (Darren), and her five loving grandchildren.
Joan...
