Jeffrey Ross Albert Metzger, formerly of Hanover, passed away suddenly at his residence. He was 59 years young. Born August 28, 1966 to the late Kurt and Lynda-Kay (Ludwig) Metzger. Jeff attended JDSS and always had a smile on his face. He loved to make you laugh and people grew to love his sense of humour and looked forward to hearing ... [Read more]

Alfreda Templeton (nee MacLachlan), of Hanover, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, just a few days after her 90th birthday.  Born on November 2, 1935 in Priceville, Ontario to the late Angus and Mary (nee Black) MacLachlan. Many will remember Alfreda ... [Read more]

Shirley Isabel Russell, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover Care Centre on Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was 88.Born on February 26, 1937 in Hanover to the late Elmer and Wihelmine (nee Little) Fritz. Beloved wife of Warren Russell of Carlsruhe until his passing in 1997.Survived by children John (Patricia) Russell of Hanover, Clare ... [Read more]

Mary Dianne Anderson was born on September 4, 1957, to parents William and Jean (Williams) Anderson who farmed on the 2nd concession of Glenelg township. She grew up as the oldest of 3 children, and quickly learned the responsibility of helping with family members and chores on mixed farm including egg gathering and tending beef cattle. Dianne ... [Read more]

 PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE*Arthur “Harold” McKnight of Hanover, passed away peacefully after a full day of being surrounded by his family in Kitchener, Ontario at the age of 81 on November 2, 2025. Cherished husband of Lois (Collins) McKnight for nearly 58 years. Loving father of Al and Estella McKnight and Julie and Mike Rowe. ... [Read more]

Garry Wayne Hudson of RR#1 Hanover, passed away at the Village Senior’s Community in Hanover on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in his 82nd year. Born on January 30, 1944 to the late John “Emerson” and Florence (nee Hillis) Hudson. Garry was a truck driver for many years and loved it. He always enjoyed getting on his 4-wheeler and taking ... [Read more]

Alfred Joseph Poechman passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 at the Walkerton Hospital, at the age of 87. Most recently, Alf resided at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton. Alf grew up on the family farm near Carlsruhe. He bought property not far from there, and operated Alf Poechman Logging and Firewood for many years on Maple Hill Sideroad. ... [Read more]

Ronald Philip Karn, of Hanover, passed away at The Village Seniors Community,  on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in his 90th year. Born in Kitchener, Ontario on November 18, 1935, to the late Edgar and Virginia (nee Cressman) Karn.  Many people will remember Ron from his friendly smile and personality during his many years working ... [Read more]

William Ryder HughesMay 2, 1950 – October 23, 2025It is with profound sadness that the family of William “Bill” Ryder Hughes announces his passing on October 23, 2025. Bill leaves behind his loving partner Elizabeth “Liz” McCormick, with whom he found happiness and companionship in his last few years. He will be dearly missed by ... [Read more]

Dr. Richard LinkIt is with a heavy heart we announce the sudden passing of Dr. Richard Link, PHD, in his home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was 74. Born in Linz, Austria on January 25, 1951, Richard was predeceased by his parents Frank and Anna Link (nee Drescher). Richard was survived by his sister Linda Link-Fenato and her children ... [Read more]

Dorothy Grace Pohlman (nee Brant), of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community in Hanover on Friday, October 17, 2025. She was 90. Born in Brant Township on May 30, 1935 to the late Thomas and Flossie (nee Cosens) Brant. Dorothy will be remembered for her many years working at Bentinck Packers. She always had ... [Read more]

Zachary "Zac" James Stanford, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was 24. Born on July 15, 2001 in Calgary, Alberta to Frederick "Jamie" (Roxanne) and Mary (nee Bicknell) Stanford. He had a big heart and love for his family and friends. He was a loved customer at The Giddy Goblin where he loved ... [Read more]

Vera Margaret Pries (nee Watke) of Normanby Township, passed away October 14, 2025 in her 98th year at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Grant Pries of Normanby Township, Linda Riedstra (Henry) of Stratford, Deborah Morrison (Peter) of Hanover and Susan Dixon (Greg) of Southgate. Grandmother of Melissa Martin (Jeremy) ... [Read more]

William “Bill” Tramer, of Hanover passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Kitchener to the late William and Viola (nee Oberle) Tramer on April 12, 1948. Bill was married to his loving wife Linda (nee Frook) for 40 years before she passed in January 2019. Many will remember Bill ... [Read more]

Glenna Ruth Seddon, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. She was 81. Born on September 27, 1944 to the late Allan and Mabel (Cox) Smith. Survived by her children Tammy (Kevin) Gateman of Owen Sound, Tracy Seddon, John Paul (Suzanne) Seddon both of Chesley and Tanya (James) Snell of Hanover. ... [Read more]

Marjorie Margaret "Marge" Ferrier, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Knollcrest Long Term Care in Milverton on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was 88. Born on March 31, 1937 to the late Ira and Velaria (nee Weber) Buhrow. Marge will be remembered for her big smile as it was the first thing you seen when you met her. You would have seen ... [Read more]

Clifford “Cliff” Oliver Nuhn, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Chapman House Residential Hospice in Owen Sound on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was 97. Born on March 24, 1928 to the late Louis and Flossie (nee Graham) Nuhn. Many will remember Cliff for his gentle nature and his work ethic. He was the owner ... [Read more]

Ruthanne Grein-Boxberger April 18, 1941 - September 19, 2025 Ruthanne Grein-Boxberger (Lehman) of RR#1 Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Hanover & District Hospital. She was 84. Loving mother of Tracy David (Glenn) of RR#1 Hanover and Perry Grein (Barb Dodds) of Lethbridge, Alberta. Proud ... [Read more]

Ralph Ian SpurrellMarch 7, 1952-September 16, 2025It is with sad hearts that we announce that Ralph Spurrell has passed away at his home in Hanover on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Proud of his family, he is survived by brother Keith Spurrell of Paisley; son Ian (Nicole) Spurrell of Milton and daughter Jennifer (Justin) King of Tara. ... [Read more]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Terri Ann Baker from Hanover, who peacefully left us on Friday, September 12, 2025, at her summer home in Sauble Beach.Born on February 4, 1959, in Edmonton, Alberta, Terri was the daughter of the late James and Marg (Suik) Orton. Her caring personality and positive energy were felt ... [Read more]

William "Art" Arthur Crews, of Hanover, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was 76. Born in Orangeville on December 27th 1948 to the late John and Norma (nee Widdis) Crews. Many people will remember Art from his many years working at Crate Designs. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman ... [Read more]

Elizabeth “Beth” Rose Pollard, passed away at Palmerston & District Hospital on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She was 73. Born on July 10, 1952 in Toronto to the late Victor and Helen (nee Thompkins) Chowns. Beth was very blessed and enjoyed every moment she had with her family as it grew. Having her loving husband Jack by her ... [Read more]

 The Beirnes Family would like to thank everyone who supported us at the time of our mother’s passing. The doctors and staff at the Hanover & District Hospital, while Judy was a patient there.  The staff at Revera Nursing Home for the care they gave our mom as well as the staff at Lee Manor Nursing Home also for the care ... [Read more]

Leone Ritchie, of Hanover, passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Walkerton, on September 5th, 2025. She was 92. Born in Owen Sound on April 23rd, 1933, daughter of the late Norman McKenzie and Priscilla (Mason) McKenzie. Predeceased by her husband, Gerald Ritchie, and brothers-in-law, David Ritchie, Wallace Ritchie and James ... [Read more]

Myrtle Iverene Baetz (nee Hamel), of RR1 Elmwood, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was 95. Myrtle was a daughter of John and Sophia Marie Caroline (Rody) Hamel. Left to mourn is her only son Brian of Elmwood. Fondly remembered by her sister Marion (Tom) Mighton of Guelph as well ... [Read more]

Julia “Judy” Lucille Beirnes, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Lee Manor Nursing Home in Owen Sound on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was 95. Born on November 12, 1929 to the late Adolf and Viola (nee Crampton) Schopf. Better known as Judy or by her great grandkids as "Grandma Judy", she always had a warmth about her. She enjoyed ... [Read more]

Our hearts are saddened by the peaceful passing of Julie Anne Derksen on August 27, 2025 at the age of 52.  Julie was adopted into the Derksen family in 1975.  Loved and cared for by her parents, Rudy & Reta Derksen, siblings Bryan (Claudia) Derksen, Heather (Dave) Weber and Paul (Leah Wolk) Derksen. Missed by her special ... [Read more]

Phyllis Doreen (nee Vines) Klein passed away peacefully at Southbridge LTC in Owen Sound on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in her 98th year. Loving mother of Joanne Klein and her husband Byron Monk and Don Klein and his wife JiaShuang. Cherished grandmother of Lauren Monk (Dan Zuwala), Valeri Monk and Matt and Sarah Klein. Great grandmother ... [Read more]

Trevor Hartley McHargOn August 14, 2025, with the love of his family surrounding him, Trevor Hartley McHarg’s courageous battle with cancer came to a peaceful close. Born on December 2, 1967, in Listowel, Ontario, to Hartley and Marlene McHarg, Trevor grew up in Clifford—a small town with a big part of his heart—and it remained his ... [Read more]

Sachs, James JohnWith great sadness we announce the loss of Jimmy Sachs of Hanover in his 74th year on August 12, 2025. Cherished Uncle of Heather Sachs (Gary), Curtis Sachs, Pamela Sachs, Laura Sachs, Lisa Sachs (Paul) and loving Great Uncle of Luke Slat. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews for his contagious laugh ... [Read more]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bradley David Angst, who left us peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the age of 60.Born on September 10, 1964, Brad spent most of his life in Hanover, Ontario, where he built lasting friendships and a legacy of kindness, loyalty, and love for his community. He also spent many years living ... [Read more]

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Douglas Frederick Logie in his 90th year at the Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, August 06, 2025. Born and raised in Hanover, Ontario to the late Ernest and Hattie (nee Sickel) Logie on October 27, 1935.  He was a proud lifelong resident of Hanover, Ontario. Born and ... [Read more]

James "Jim" Wesley Price, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, August 4, 2025, in his 84th year. Jim was born October 25, 1941, to the late Gordon and Ruby (nee Andrews) Price. Jim was always a hard worker, and held various jobs over his lifetime, from running a backhoe, to driving a concrete truck, to ... [Read more]

Sharon Janet Jacquith, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Sunday, August 3, 2025.  She was 76. Born in Kingston on March 29, 1949 to Gerald and Pearl (nee Tinkess) Jacquith. Sharon had a heart of gold and loved to be around her family. Survived by devoted daughter Tracy-Lyn Ross (Dave Wesley) ... [Read more]

Marie Ellen McCoy, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in her 74th year. Born in Toronto on October 31, 1951, to the late Joseph and Pauline (nee Christopher) Bain. Marie lived for many years in Cambridge, where many will remember her friendly smile at the restaurants that she worked ... [Read more]

Cameron Henry Lorenz, a lifelong and proud resident of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover & District Hospital on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the age of 73. Despite a steep decline in health due to dementia at the end of his life, Cam maintained a kindness and love for his family and friends. Cam is survived by his wife of 47 ... [Read more]

Keith Raymond Vessie, of Hanover, passed away at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Sunday, July 20, 2025.  He was 87. Born on September 21, 1937 in Durham, Ontario to the late David and Annie (nee Mountain) Vessie. Keith was a plumber and pipefitter for various employers and enjoyed working with Emke's and at the Point. He was a huge ... [Read more]

Helmut Schwarz, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was 78. Born in Germany on November 7, 1946 to the late Horst and Lydia (nee Bretzke) Schwarz. Helmut was a hard worker and operated his own business. He loved being a Stone Mason and was proud of his German Heritage. Survived ... [Read more]

Surrounded by his family, Peter peacefully passed away at the age of 87, on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025. Over the last five years Dad had a number of health challenges that he courageously fought through. His strength lay in his faith, which he never wavered or abandoned. Peter was raised in Fort William (Thunder Bay). He was the beloved son ... [Read more]

With great sadness upon us, we lovingly announce the departure of our sweet loving father, Donald Wayne Sampson, who passed on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025, at the Brampton civic Hospital at 2:21 PM.ET, at the age of 65.                  Donald Wayne ... [Read more]

 Norma "Joan" Gerhardt passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She was 90. Born on March 23, 1935 in Guelph, Ontario, to the late Norman and Edith 'Pearl' (nee Alexander) Horton.  "Joan" became a registered nurse, and enjoyed a rewarding career working in hospitals and nursing homes. Joan met Lloyd ... [Read more]

Ruth Laureyne Helwig, of Hanover, passed away after a brief illness at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was 87. Born in Hanover on April 19, 1938 to the late Charles and Ruth (nee Litt) Banks. Laureyne worked various throughout her life until retirement. She was a talented artist and enjoyed knitting and crocheting ... [Read more]

The family of the late Bev Williams invite you to join them for a Come and Go Celebration at Klages Mill and Garden, Chesley, on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 2-4pm with Words of Remembrance at 3pm. Pastor Jenn Brown officiating. 

 

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Edward Peppler on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. He was 98. Born in Hanover, Ontario, on February 11th, 1927, he was the fourth and youngest child born to Norman and Lillian (nee Yungblut) Peppler. Known to everyone as “Ed”, he was loved by his wife of 72 years, Fern (Becker), by ... [Read more]

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Glenna Marie (Schmidt) Kopp of Hanover, on June 16th, 2025, in her 87th year.Glenna was born April 1st, 1939 on the family farm in Bentick Township, to the late Fredrick W. and Edith (Mervyn) Schmidt. Loving mother of Susan (Scott) Smith and Sharon Kopp. Proud Grama of Chris (Wanda) Kirby, ... [Read more]

William “Bill” Tramer, of Hanover passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Kitchener to the late William and Viola (nee Oberle) Tramer on April 12, 1948. Bill was married to his loving wife Linda (nee Frook) for 40 years before she passed in January 2019. Many will remember Bill ... [Read more]

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Visitation at Mighton Funeral Home on Thursday, June 19th, 2025 from 3-5pm as well as an Inurnment Service at the Hanover Cemetery on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11 am. 

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All are welcome to attend a Memorial Graveside for the late Mr. Alan Fisher at the Hanover Cemetery on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2pm. There will also be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 21, 2025  from 2-5 pm at the Saugeen Municipal Airport. 

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Bernice Witte (nee Mighton), passed away on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 2 days before her 93rd birthday.  Born in Bentinck Township on June 16th, 1932 to George and Alice (nee Stinson) Mighton. Bernice lived on the farm until she married Ken. Bernice and Ken moved to Durham and then to Guelph where she worked at Hammond Manufacturing ... [Read more]

George Bruce Rahn, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born in Hanover, Ontario, on May 17th, 1945 to the late Hilliard and Mae (nee Boyes) Rahn. George was proud to be born and raised in Hanover and to live his lifetime in this town and raise a family. He truly ... [Read more]