Obituaries

Due to families wishes, not all obituaries are listed.





Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 2-5pm
Royal Canadian Legion - Hanover
Craig Donald MacArthur of Hanover passed away with his family by his side on Thursday September 26, 2024 at the age of 58. Born in Hanover to Don and Betty (nee Herman) MacArthur. For much of Craig’s life he and his father Don worked together operating an Auto Body Shop in Hanover. Craig cherished those years working alongside his ... [Read more]



Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 1-4
Elmwood Community Centre - Elmwood
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter Thomas Doersam, of RR#1 Elmwood. Pete passed away after a sudden diagnosis of cancer, surrounded by his loving family at Chapman House Residential Hospice on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.  He was 54.  Survived by devoted, loving wife and best friend, ... [Read more]



Private Family Services
Grant Henry Marshall, formerly of Toronto, passed away at his home at the Village Seniors Community in Hanover on Thursday September 26, 2024. He was 85. Predeceased by his wife Vicki (Bunda) Marshall. Born in Toronto on February 15, 1939 to the late Harry and Bertha (Smith) Marshall.  Grant was an avid golfer all his life and achieved ... [Read more]



Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 11 am
St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover
Wayne Huehn passed away at 74 years of age peacefully at his home in Hanover on September 18th, 2024. He was born in June, 1950, to late William and Gertrude Huehn. Wayne is survived by his loving wife Edith (nee Bender) of 49 years, loving son Jason (Carla), and was adored by grandchildren Brooke and Boston. He is remembered by brothers ... [Read more]



Private Family Services
Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Pot, of Brockton, passed away at Brightshores Health Centre in Owen Sound on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was 64. Born on October 12, 1959 in Toronto to the late Harold and Wilma (nee Leifso) Lippert. Better known as Kathy to her friends, travelling was her enjoyment. She and her husband Ken would often ... [Read more]



Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 11 am
St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover
Debora Joanne (nee Schmidt) Gray, passed away peacefully in her home beside Lake Rosalind on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She leaves behind her husband of 47 years, Bob, two sons Andrew and Matthew, daughters-in-law Juliet and Michelle, two grandchildren Jun and Harry, and her brother Bud. Debbie was ... [Read more]



September 22, 2024 - 10 am
Agja Triada Orthodox Church, Greece
DIDO BLUMBERG 1939-2024 Dido Blumberg, of Neustadt, Ontario, passed away with her twin sons Clark and Glen, and sister Elsa by her side, at the Hanover & District Hospital, Hanover on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was 85. Born in Drama, Greece on March 19, 1939, to the late Demetrios and Maria Vassilliadou. Beloved wife of the ... [Read more]



Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:30am
Holy Family Church, Hanover
Gail Margaret Poechman (nee Welstead), most recently residing at the Village Retirement Home in Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Markdale Hospital after suffering a severe stroke. She was 84 years old.   Gail is predeceased by her parents Ruth and John Welstead of Thornbury, and her eldest son ... [Read more]



Friday, September 6, 2024 - 11 am
Holy Family Church, Hanover
David Solomon Grubb, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover Care Centre on Monday, September 2, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was 90. Born on December 23, 1933, in Carrick Township, to the late Louis and Irene (nee Schenkel) Grubb. Dave enjoyed growing up on the farm and life in the country - although he lived in Hanover for a brief period ... [Read more]



Saturday, August 31, 2024 - 9:30 am
Holy Family Church - Hanover
Douglas Edward Paul McCorry, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.  He was 78 years of age. Born on March 29, 1946 in Hanover, to the late Arthur and Pauline (nee Kueneman) McCorry.  Doug enjoyed living a simple life and spending time with family. He enjoyed lawn bowling and was ... [Read more]



Saturday, August 31, 2024 - 1-3pm with Words of Remembrance at 2:30pm
Royal Canadian Legion - Hanover
Archie (Clarence) Edward Baker, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, August 24, 2024.  He was 69. Born in Hanover on July 11, 1955 to the late Harvey and Bernice (nee Koenig) Baker. Better known as Archie by family and friends, he was a proud family man with a heart of gold. He loved his ... [Read more]



Sunday September 22, 2024 - 2-4pm
Royal Canadian Legion - Hanover
Kevin Edward Robinson, formerly of Fergus, passed away after a brief illness at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, August 12, 2024. He was 70. Born on March 19, 1954 to the late Len and Laura (nee Simons) Robinson. Kevin had a passion for carpentry as well as construction. He enjoyed working with his hands, but he was most passionate ... [Read more]




Chesley Cemetery
Dianne Patricia White, of Ayton, passed away peacefully after many health issues at SBGHC-Walkerton on Monday, August 5, 2024.  She was 67. Born on July 16, 1957 to the late John and Olive (nee Molson) Johnson. Dianne was a receptionist for many years and enjoyed her work until her health declined. Survived by children Tanya (John) ... [Read more]




Private family Graveside Service
Ronald Taylor, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 9, 2024. He was 89. Born out West on July 6, 1935 to the late Stanley and Margaret (nee Hobeck) Taylor. Ronald was married to Shirley (nee Hartman) and had worked in many countries throughout the world as a welder laying natural gas pipelines. He was a proud ... [Read more]



Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 12:30-1:30 with Words at 1:30pm
Grace United Church - Hanover
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Cheryl Rahn after a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her sister Mary, niece and nephew Lindsay and Josh and great niece Kenzie.  Cheryl had a career in education, teaching in Whitby, Burlington and Kitchener. She loved the arts and excelled in pottery making, quilting ... [Read more]



Private Inurnment
Anton Ernst Uwe Christiansen of Hanover and formerly from Holyrood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 31st, 2024 at Hanover and District Hospital, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Ursel Christiansen (nee Depholt). Devoted father of Ralph of Holyrood, Kiera Weale (Shaun) of Gowanstown, and Linda Ruetz (Paul) of Goderich.  ... [Read more]



Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 11 am
Holy Family Church, Hanover
Edner Theodore Hahn of Hanover, and formerly of Normanby Township, passed away at the Hanover & District Hospital on July 31st, 2024, in his 85th year. He will be dearly missed by his wife Anne (Seifried) and her children: Alissa (Chad) Magwood and grandchildren Connor, Curtis, and Cameron Magwood of Guelph; Raechelle Devereaux and ... [Read more]



Saturday, August 3, 2024 - 11 am
Grace United Church - Hanover
Betty Marie Duncan (nee McGeagh) February 9, 1924 – July 28, 2024   It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Great-Aunt, Betty Marie Duncan, in her one-hundredth year. Betty was born in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1924. God ... [Read more]




Private Family Services
Suddenly on July 18, 2024 at her home in Australia, in her 41st year, Nicole passed away. She graduated from Banting Memorial High School in Alliston and went off to pursue her education in Toronto for Applied Studies in Fashion Design. Nicole had a passion for the outdoors and loved camping as well.  Her greatest accomplishment was ... [Read more]




Private Family Services
Robert James “Bob” Rush, of Hanover, passed away after a brief illness at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was 67. Born in Durham, Ontario on May 27, 1957 to the late John "Jack" and Shirley (nee Follis) Rush. Better known as Bob to many family and friends, he will be missed. He enjoyed ... [Read more]



Saturday, July 27, 2024 - 11 am
Hanover Cemetery
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brothers Bruce Ward on November 9, 2023 in Mexico and Joe Ward on December 12, 2023 in Abbotsford, B.C. Predeceased by their parents Gavin and Verna (nee Stoddart) Ward and their brothers Walter and Gavin Ward. Fondly remembered by their brother Jack (Donna) Ward and ... [Read more]



Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 11 am
St. Peter's Catholic Church - Ayton
Patrick Thomas Horrigan, of Ayton, passed away on his own terms by wanting to be home at the farm where he was born surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was 94.    Born on June 12, 1930 in Normanby Township on the family homestead to the late Lawrence and Margaret (Culliton) Horrigan. Patrick ... [Read more]



Private Family Service
Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover
Florence Elizabeth Smith passed away at The Village Seniors Community in Hanover on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was 93. Born in Guelph, Ontario, on September 21, 1930, to the late Leander Hinchberger and Lillian (Heit) Zinger. Beloved mother of Robert (Kathleen) Smith and Marie (Brad) Hopkins, both of Hanover. Loving grandmother of 11 ... [Read more]



Monday, July 8, 2024 - 11 am
Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Mildmay
Gerard Joseph "Charlie" Moyer, formerly of Mildmay, passed away peacefully at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was 79. Born on November 16, 1944 to the late Peter and Margaret (nee Fischer) Moyer. Better known as Charlie to all his family and friends, he loved to play the piano. Charlie was born blind, ... [Read more]




Celebration of Life at a later date
Gail Elizabeth Greeley, of Hanover, sadly passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was 78. Born in Sudbury on February 18, 1946 to the late Russell and Rita (nee Keetch) Kerr. Gail was the last surviving member of her Kerr family. She will be remembered for all her childcare and being a much loved Nanny. Gail always ... [Read more]



Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 11 am
Trinity Lutheran Church - Ayton
John Bradley Campbell, of Ayton, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, June 27, 2024.  He was 72. Born in Toronto on January 26, 1952 to the late John and Phyllis (nee Davis) Campbell. Better known as "Johnny" to his family and friends, he will be missed by everyone. He was the community jack ... [Read more]



Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 11 am
Hanover Cemetery
After a long life well lived, Dorothea Viola Hallman, of Hanover, was reunited with her late husband Harris, her sons Larry and Eric and great grandchild Cody Bryant. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her own home on Monday, June 24, 2024 in her 100th year. Born in Stouffville, Ontario on August 22, 1924 to the late ... [Read more]



Monday, June 10, 2024 - 1pm
Grace United Church - Hanover
Stuart Wayne Radke, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was 82. Born on March 19, 1942, in Cambridge to the late Alfred and Mildred (nee Rawlings) Radke. Over his lifetime, Stu had many careers including working in agricultural, retail sales, autobody painting and a stretch as ... [Read more]



Private Family Celebration of Life
George Randolph "Randy" Bester, of Marl Lake, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was 67. Randy was born in Walkerton on October 27, 1956, to the late Gordon and Molly (nee Brown) Bester. He worked for many years in the propane industry, and his final years before retiring were spent ... [Read more]



Saturday, June 1, 2024 - 1-4pm with Words of Remembrance at 3pm
Royal Canadian Legion - Hanover
Caleb Brian Bross, of Elmwood, passed away suddenly as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was 18. Born in Hanover on November 22, 2005 to Brad Bross and Lori Fidler. Caleb was the life of the party. He had a heart of gold and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, driving his ATV in the bush ... [Read more]



Friday, June 7, 2024 - 2-4 pm
Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover
Jan Uffels, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, May 20, 2024. He was 84. Born in Sint Jansklooster, the Netherlands on January 29, 1940 to the late Jan and Jacobje (nee Bergkamp) Uffels. Jan owned and operated a Dutch Store in Toronto for many years and enjoyed all that his Dutch heritage had to ... [Read more]



Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 2:00 pm
Durham Cemetery
Hazel Mae McDonald, of Williamsford, passed away surrounded by the love of her family at home on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in her 94th year. Born in Alberta on September 18, 1930 to the late William and Estella (nee Francis) Kiemele.  Hazel had a soft heart and a love for her family. She enjoyed doing puzzles (the more pieces the better) ... [Read more]



Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 11 am
Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover
Peter Herbert Thibaudeau, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in his 88th year. Born on December 18, 1936 to the late Louis and Alma (nee Purvis) Thibaudeau, Pete grew up in the Markdale area. One of his early interests was figure skating. He competed in men’s single as well ... [Read more]



Private Family Services
Thomas " Tom" Wayne Hutton, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, May 13, 2024.  He was 75. Born in Walkerton on April 2, 1949 to the late Thomas and Arla (nee Strathdee) Hutton. Tom was a licensed carpenter and absolutely loved the outdoors. From fishing to hunting, he had all the ... [Read more]



Friday, May 17, 2024 - 1pm
Holy Family Cemetery, Hanover
Vernon Howard Byers, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was 71. Born on June 30th, 1952 to the late Anderson and Berneda (nee Kraft) Byers.  Vernon was a man who loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Vern had several jobs throughout his life, bread making for Wittich's ... [Read more]



Private Family Services
Daniel Gerald LeMay, of Chesley, passed away at Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was 70. Born on March 18, 1954 to the late Cyrille and Elizabeth Kuneman LeMay. Daniel was self-employed and enjoyed his work with seamless eaves troughs. He was a quiet kind man that loved his family. Survived by devoted ... [Read more]



Private Graveside Memorial
David John Blasing, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, May 5, 2024.  He was 96. Born in Normanby Township, son of the late John and Sybilla (Wettlaufer) Blasing. Survived by his son Robert (Patsy) Blasing, daughter Kathleen Weppler and daughter in law Christine Blasing. Loved grandpa ... [Read more]




Private Family Services
Bryan Glenn Olson, of Hanover, passed away after celebrating his 75th birthday, surrounded by love at SBGHC-Walkerton, Brockton on Thursday, May 2, 2024.  Born on April 30, 1949 in Ontario to the late Freeman and Bertha (nee Hay) Olson. Better known as Glenn to family and friends, he was employed as a Millwright for Sifto Salt. Survived ... [Read more]



Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 11 am
Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover
Roy Joseph Wittman, of Hanover, passed away at Grey Gables, Markdale on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was 75. He is now reunited with his son Jamie. Born in Chepstow on December 25, 1948, to the late Marie Wittman. (Ervin Schlosser) Many will remember Roy as the kind and generous friend, co-worker and family member that was always willing ... [Read more]



Private Family Inurnment
Frederick Robert "Bob" Wilson, of Chesley, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was 87. Born in Toronto on March 14, 1937, to the late Frederick and Elizabeth (nee Mayes) Wilson. Better known as Bob to everyone, he enjoyed his work with Canada Post. Bob is survived by his daughters Deborah Wilson ... [Read more]



Friday, May 3, 2024 - 2pm
St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover
Our little boy, Mills Robert John O'Brien, gained his angel wings suddenly on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in his sleep. His short life brought our family nothing but pure joy. The happiest, best behaved baby who brought us nothing but happiness and completed our family. He loved to watch Miss Rachel alongside his sisters and adored the ... [Read more]



Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 1-3 pm
Mighton Funeral Home
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our cherished husband, father, and grandfather, Arend Nieuwland, at the age of 77. Arend, born in the Netherlands in 1946 to the late Cornelis Nieuwland and Lena Koningswoud, was a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto and the University of Guelph. Throughout ... [Read more]



Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 1-4pm
Royal Canadian Legion - Southampton
  Lynn Charlene passed away peacefully at Brucelea Haven LTC on December 25, 2023 after a battle with Parkinson's disease. She was 64 years old.   Lynn grew up in Hanover and Chesley with her parents, Roy and Darlene Gilkinson (pre-deceased) and her two sisters. She went to Hairstyling School and embarked on a very successful ... [Read more]




Private Family Services
  Daniela Dolenc passed away peacefully at the Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, April 15, 2024, shortly before her 95th birthday. Born on May 31, 1929 in Mala Nedelja, Slovenia, the youngest of eight children, our beloved mother, grandmother (Babsie), great-grandmother, aunt and great-aunt saw her early years defined by ... [Read more]



Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 11am
First. St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church - Hanover
Ivan Henry Schmidt, of Hanover, passed away after a brief illness surrounded by the ones he loved at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, April 14, 2024.  He was 93.  Born in Bentinck Township on January 8, 1931 to the late William and Sophia (nee Engel) Schmidt. Ivan had farmed most of his life and worked as a Heavy ... [Read more]




Private Family Services
Murray Harold Lahn, of Hanover, passed away a lengthy battle with heart complications at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday. April 12, 2024. He was 77. Born in Hanover on January 11, 1947 to the late Harold and Fern (nee Krotz) Lahn. Murray was well known around the community for his construction skills and mastery of carpentry. Survived ... [Read more]



Friday, April 12, 2024 - 11am
St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Hanover
Lloyd Noah Widmeyer of Hanover, passed away at the Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was 93. Born in Hanover on September 14, 1930 to the late Erwin and Katherine (Weltz) Widmeyer. Lloyd, along with his wife Kathleen, farmed for over forty years on the site where the new Secondary School is now located, ... [Read more]




Joshua James Hutton, of Ayton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was 39 years old. Born in Owen Sound on January 18, 1985 to Daryl and Faye (Walls) Hutton. Since a young age, Josh loved the outdoors. He loved fishing and hunting as well as four wheeler rides. Josh loved to be accompanied on his adventures by his girls, Leah ... [Read more]




Murray Almer Molson, a beloved husband, brother, and friend too many, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024 at Chapman House in Owen Sound, Ontario. Murray was born in Kitchener, Ontario on July 15, 1933 to his loving parents Oscar and Myrtle (nee Grant) Molson. After graduation, Murray took a job at the Bank of Commerce. He decided ... [Read more]



Monday, March 25, 2024 - 2-4 & 7-9 pm
Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover
Larry Charles Adams, of Hanover, passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was 62. Born on July 4, 1961 in Goderich, Ontario, to the late Charles and Roxie (nee Ball) Adams.  Larry spent many years working in administration in various municipalities, including several years as the CAO of Minto, CAO of ... [Read more]




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