It is with great regret that the Town of Saugeen Shores recognizes the passing of former Southampton Mayor Art Eby. Mayor Eby’s legacy and contributions to our community can not be understated.  A member of an old Saugeen Shores family, Mayor Eby was active in Southampton’s political, cultural and recreational...
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...
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...
WAYNE LONGE:  July 25, 1943 – November 11, 2022   Wayne passed away at the Golden Dawn Senior Home in Lions Head, Ontario surrounded by his loving family and staff. Wayne was in his eightieth year and suffered from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia over the past decade. Wayne’s life began in...
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...
Mayoral Candidate for South Bruce Peninsula, Don Tedford, died suddenly on Saturday, October 15th. Tedford was in transition of retiring from his position as Development Officer and Chief Building Officer with the Town of Hanover and had made plans to return to his home in Sauble Beach and throw his...
Dear Editor: Thank you for taking the editorial liberty of adding background details to the obituary of Gary Harron, January 24th (2023). Mr. Harron's contributions to the South Bruce community over the years were certainly noteworthy and highlighted by a term as Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Town of...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorelei ‘Peri’ Jolley, a woman who embodied a life lived to the fullest. Peri’s spirit and joie de vivre live on through her children, Janice Monaghan (Patrick), Catherine Parry (Jon), and John Jolley. She also leaves her treasured...
  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...
Frederick Gladstone Hamilton, QC October 6, 1931 - September 2, 2022 Born in Toronto, Fred lived there until moving to his family cottage in Southampton in 2020. On September 2, with his family by his side, Fred died suddenly due to complications from bacterial pneumonia after a short stay at...
February 15, 1940 – August 30, 2020 Millie Swick passed away peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday August 30, 2020. Mildred Samantha Swick (nee Stewart) of Southampton at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Joe Swick. Loving mother to Kevin (Teresa) Swick,...

Doug Johnson

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...
Sharon Lynn Isaac (nee Solomon) passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2024 at the age of 63. Dear daughter of Orlyn and Carol Solomon. Loving mother to Joel (Michelle), Mike (Shayla) and Kelsey. Niece to Marion Sharp, Armand ‘John’ Kewaquom, Francis (Grace) Kewaquom, Audrey (Jack) Caskanette, Janet (Ron) Root, Sandra...
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...