Wayne Arnold Gordon Litt, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 21, 2020. He was 72.   Born on March 15, 1948 to the late Arnold and Ruth (nee Hodder) Litt. Wayne was a volunteer fireman for the Hanover Fire Department in his younger years and enjoyed working at Ontario Hydro for over 20 years. He was also ... [Read more]

Christopher "Chris" James Sayer, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hosptial on Sunday, March 15, 2020, after struggling with mental health for many years. He was 35.  Born in Guelph, Ontario, on August 12, 1984. Chris was a fun guy that loved his family. He was an avid video gamer and enjoyed his friends ... [Read more]

***Please note the Celebration of Life has been postponed due to the COVID-19 concerns. A rescheduled day and time will be posted when available*** Frederick Erwin Rhody, of RR#1 Elmwood, passed away at Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce in Owen Sound on Sunday, March 08, 2020. He was 57. Born on June 2, 1962 in Chesley, Ontario. ... [Read more]

***Please note the celebration has been postponed due to the COVID-19 concerns. A rescheduled day and time will be posted when available*** Wallace Miller, of Elmwood, passed away suddenly at South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Chesley on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was 75. Born in Bentinck Township on January 12, 1945 to the late Ross ... [Read more]

Leona Charlotte Isabelle Herman (nee Locking), of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover Care Centre on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was 88. Born on April 8, 1931 to the late George and Annie (Newton) Locking. Leona was employed with P & H Foods, retiring after 41 years of service and will be remembered by many co workers. Leona ... [Read more]

** Please note that the celebration of life has been scheduled for August 29, 2020 at the Hanover Knights of Columbus from 1-4 permitting the pandemic has lifted ** It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Beninger in her 64th year on March 6, 2020. Barb was born on May 4, 1956 in the Walkerton Hospital to the ... [Read more]

Dezso "Dennis" Szilassy, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Rockwood Terrace Nursing Home in Durham on Friday, March 06, 2020, in his 92nd year. Born in Czechoslovakia, son of the late Antal and Erzsebet (nee Bodi) Szilassy. Dennis worked as a delivery driver for Sunrise Bakery and then for Bucci Shell in Hamilton, before retiring ... [Read more]

Helen Selina Caroline (Priebe) Davis of Hanover, passed away at the Hanover Care Centre, Hanover on Saturday February 22, 2020. She was 96. Helen was born on September 12, 1923 in Sullivan Township, daughter of the late John and Pearl (nee Weppler) Priebe. Survived by loving daughter Shirley Yandt and loving sons Ron (Sharon) Davis ... [Read more]

Anna Link, of Hanover, passed away at SBGHC-Walkerton, on Monday, February 17, 2020. She was 88. Born in Yugoslavia on July 23, 1931, to the late Adam and Katherina (nee Kupferschmidt) Drescher.  Anna and her husband Frank moved to Canada in 1954, and eventually settled in Hanover in the late 1960's, where they ran a barber shop ... [Read more]

Robert Bruce Schenk, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Monday, February 17, 2020, just a month short of his 94th birthday.  Known as Bob to his friends and family, he was born on a farm outside of Ayton on March 18, 1926, to the late Isadore and Myrtle (nee Fortune) Schenk. In 1951, ... [Read more]

Margaret Charlotte Gaunt (nee Morrow), of Hanover, passed away peacefully with her sons by her side at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday evening, February 10, 2020. She was 84 Born in Lion's Head on January 7, 1936 to the late William and Christina (nee Nixon) Morrow. Margaret was a meat packer with Hank's for 21 years, a ... [Read more]

Ruth Ann Rydall (nee Jack), of Hanover, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, February 10, 2020. She was 72. Born on August 21, 1947 in Proton Township on the family farm, Ruth Ann was the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen (nee Gilkes) Jack. Many people would remember Ruth when she worked as a Hairdresser. Not only did she work out ... [Read more]

Norman "Dempsey" Yost, of Hanover, passed away after a brief illness at Chapman House Residential Hospice in Owen Sound on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was 91. Born in Hamilton, Ontario on October 8, 1928 to the late Earl and Meta (nee Adler) Yost. Known as Dempsey for most of his life, he worked for Hanover Hydro as a Lineman ... [Read more]

Helen Louise Brown, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover Care Centre on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was 97. Born on May 6, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario to the late Percy and Merle (nee Srigley) Bullen. Helen was employed at Hanover & District Hospital as a Registered Nurse's Assistant and then later in the Material Control ... [Read more]

Wanda Cooke, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, January 27, 2020. She was 76. Born in Ontario to the late Wilfred and Eva (nee McCaw) Schneider. Wanda will be remembered by many friends and co workers at Horizon Chicks where she worked for over 30 years. Survived by daughter Linda Beckberger ... [Read more]

  Mildred Marie Crawford, of Hanover, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Chapman House in Owen Sound on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was 93. Born on June 26, 1926 to the late Ephraim and Gladys (nee Crawford) Grant in Arran Township. Affectionately called Millie, she had a gentleness about her to complement ... [Read more]

Edel Eckert, passed away peacefully at Chapman House in Owen Sound on Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was 78. She leaves behind her husband Bernie Eckert of Hanover, daughter Borgny-Solveig (Sverre Etterlid) who gave her grandson Oystein. She also leaves behind step son Thomas (Darlene) Eckert of Ajax, step daughters Rosemary (Duncan) ... [Read more]

Larry Angst, of Hanover, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Monday, January 20, 2020. He was 77. Born in Kitchener, Ontario on March 1, 1942 to the late Emerit and Eileen (nee Reidt) Angst. Larry was a Research Developer with Schneider's Meat for many years. Larry often loved the solace of the calm lakes that he loved ... [Read more]

Theresa Lippert, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Wednesday evening, January 15, 2020. She was 90. Born on February 25, 1929 in Hanover to the late Ed and Susanna (nee Mullen) Diemert. Theresa married William Lippert in 1951 where they raised two children together until tragically he passed away in ... [Read more]

Jane Ann Elizabeth Weirmeir, of Hanover, passed away at Victoria Hospital in London on Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was 61. Born on April 29, 1958 in Hanover to the late George and Clara Belle (nee Davis) Weirmeir. Jane was passionate about people and enjoyed all her connections made through all her endeavors. She was employed as Senior ... [Read more]

Leo "Lee" Troy, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at Hanover and District Hospital on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He was 82. Born in Minto Township on May 28, 1937 to the late Joseph and Madeline (nee Mansfield) Troy. Better known to family and friends as "Lee", he would always be up for a chat. He enjoyed meeting ... [Read more]

Patricia Marie Mallyon, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. She was 80. Born in Toronto, Ontario on November 1, 1939 to the late Albert and Marjorie (nee Hawkshaw) Bainbridge. Survived by sons Keith (Clara) Mallyon of Brampton, Douglas (Selina) Mallyon of Wilmot, Nova Scotia, ... [Read more]

Ewald Hachman, of Hanover, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus while surrounded by his family, on Friday, January 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife Louise (nee Israel), his sons Murray (Patty) of Elmira and Dwayne (Kristyn) of Hanover.  Beloved Grandfather to Justin, Amy, Kaitlyn, and Kaylia.  Brother-in-law Murray (Cindy) ... [Read more]

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dwight on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020, at the South Coast Districts Hospital in Victor Harbour, South Australia in his 71st year, after a brief illness.   Beloved husband of Jenny. Loving father of Aaron (Terri) and Andrea (Paul) both of South Australia. Cherished ‘Pop’ ... [Read more]

George Howard Simpson, of Neustadt, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. He was 77. Born on November 11, 1942 in Toronto to the late Charles and Jean (nee Lowell) Simpson. George could always be found with a smile on his face seen with a mop or a broom while working at Hanover Missionary Church. He was much more ... [Read more]

Ruth Nadine Baker, formerly of Hanover, passed away at St. Joseph's Villa in Dundas on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was 93. Born in Hanover, Ontario to the late Joseph and Laura (nee Locking) Tilker. Loving grandmother of Tina (Everett) Reece and Nadine (Brian) Murphy. Ruth will be missed by her great grandchildren and great ... [Read more]

Janet Lynn Milks, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully after her battle with Cancer, surrounded by family at Chapman House Residential Hospice in Owen Sound on New Year’s Day. She was 64. Born in Toronto on October 3, 1955. Janet was passionate for her career at Temptations Gifts and Home Decor in Hanover and made sure to ... [Read more]

Edna Sharpe, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. She was 92. Born on March 22, 1927 in Brant Township to the late Benjamin and Maria (nee Ahrens) Hoffman. Edna was a lifetime member of the Hanover Baptist Church and the Hanover Horticultural Society and will be missed dearly by ... [Read more]

George Derbecker, formerly of Neustadt, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Hanover on Friday, December 27, 2019. He was 92. Born on November 17, 1927 to the late Alfred and Mamie (nee Schneider) Derbecker. He will be remembered by many customers as owner of Derbecker's General Store, currently known as Granny's ... [Read more]

Kathleen "Kaye" Weidner, formerly of Hanover, died peacefully without pain with her husband Max Demaray by her side at London Health Science Centre in London on Christmas Day. She was 85. Born on February 23, 1934 to the late Henry and Sophia (nee Ahrens) Hossfeld in Brant Township. Kaye was a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian ... [Read more]

Reta Lantz, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was 92. Born in Carrick Township, daughter of the late Henry and Barbara (Hill) Ortman. She is survived by sons Garry and his wife Linda Lantz of Neustadt, Ken and his wife Janet Lantz of Hanover, daughter ... [Read more]

Saturday December 21st, on the day of the returning of the light, Nancy Agnes (Tanner) Bauman-Wheeler passed away at the Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound. Born to Allan and Maud Tanner, she is survived by her husband Norman Wheeler (predeceased by her first husband Robert Bauman and brothers Clarence and D’Arcy), her brother Bruce, ... [Read more]

Paul Fredrick Beardsley, of Hanover, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Friday, December 13th, 2019.  Born in 1947, son of the late Samuel & Kathleen (nee Urstadt) Beardsley.   He will be profoundly missed by his sister Angela (Glen) Hincks and his beloved niece Sandra Kathleen Hincks all of Markham.  Cremation ... [Read more]

Howes (Snowe), Sandra – in her seventy-fourth year, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  Celebrated by husband of 52 years, Larry, daughter Shelley (Robert) Gould of Tavistock, son Jamie (Nancy) Howes of London, son Jason (Dana) Howes of Hanover, daughter Melissa (Tim) Weber of London.  Adored by grandchildren ... [Read more]

Yvonne Delores Baxter passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton, on Thursday, December 5, 2019, in her 86th year. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, on July 16, 1934, to the late Alfred Alexander and Cecilia (nee Robertson) Chapman. Yvonne spent most of her career working as a cosmetician.  She enjoyed spending spare time at the horse races, ... [Read more]

David Sweiger, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. He was 66. Born on October 14, 1953 in Hanover to the late Aldred and Jean (nee Lorenz) Sweiger. David worked for the Town of Hanover as the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for many years. Survived by wife Inez (nee Twamley) ... [Read more]

Gabrielle Hilton (nee Savard), of Hanover, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was 90. Born on August 28, 1929 in Quebec to the late Henry and Yvonne (nee Belley) Savard. Survived by daughters Camille (Marcel) Blais of Sudbury, Diane (Kim) Rabishaw of Hanover, sons Gerald (Betty ann) Ladouceur of ... [Read more]

John "Jack"  Thomas Shields, of Hanover, passed away at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was 90. Born on March 13, 1929 in St. John's Newfoundland to the late James and Flora (nee Peet) Shields. John was known to many as "Jack". He was a strong, kind hearted ... [Read more]

Linda Marlene Sands, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at The Village Senior's Community on Friday, November 08, 2019. She was 55. 　 Survived by step father Gary Valad (Carol Cooper) of RR#1 Hanover. Dear sister of Patty Ulmer of Scarborough and loved by her nieces Nicole and Megan. Predeceased by her mother Patricia Sands and her ... [Read more]

On November 8th, 2019 Bravely, after only a short 17 years, Cancer claimed the life of Brianna but NEVER robbed this beautiful young woman of her radiant SMILE!  Despite her diagnosis, Bri’s passion and outlook on life never changed, she attended school when she could and her and her mom got mother/daughter tattoos only 3 weeks ... [Read more]

Merla Pearl Schmidt Hooper, formerly of Durham, passed away peacefully at Hanover Care Centre on Thursday, November 07, 2019. She was 90. Born in Bentinck Township on October 19, 1929 to the late Frederick W. and Edith Pearl (nee Mervyn) Schmidt.  Merla was confirmed at First St. Matthew's Church on April 2, 1944 by Pastor Henry ... [Read more]

Florence Mercey-Robertson, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Wednesday, November 06, 2019. She was 83. Born on August 15, 1936 in Holland Township to the late James and Gertrude (nee Hamill) Dixon. Florence was a secretary for the Hanover Post for many years. Survived by sons David (Shirley) ... [Read more]

Clarence "Sam" Eva, WWII Veteran, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, November 2, 2019. He was 93. Clarence, better known as "Sam", was born on February 7, 1926 in Bentinck Township and attended Hanover Schools. He joined the Canadian Army in Toronto on July 20, 1944. After training ... [Read more]

Evelyn Patricia Lageer, of Hanover, passed away after a brief illness at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, October 28, 2019. She was 83. Born in Chesley, Ontario on January 16, 1936 to the late Ivor and Jean (nee Fraser) McCurdy. Evelyn was a Registered Nurse for many years at Toronto Western Hospital, Sunnybrook Hospital and Ark ... [Read more]

John Garvey, of Hanover, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Chapman House in Owen Sound on Monday, October 28, 2019. He was 80. Born in Normanby Township on July 11, 1939 to the late Ambrose and Marie (nee Montag) Garvey. John was never afraid of hard work and it paid off while he worked on the farm. He had a wicked ... [Read more]

Clair Douglas Rogers, of Hanover, passed away October 24, 2019 at the Villa, Hanover. He was 89.    Beloved husband of Mae for 60 years. Father to Douglas (Maria Dawes), Karen (Joseph Stemmler). Grandpa to Rachel (Chris Wilson), Michael, and Abby. He will be remembered by his sister Marjory (Allan Donaldson). Clair is ... [Read more]

Charles "Charlie" Martin, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Hanover and District Hospital on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  He was 94. Born in Bentinck Township on July 23, 1925 to the late Clarence and Martha (nee Hertzberger) Martin. Charlie had a wide range of interests during his years of ... [Read more]

Donald George Kennedy, of Hanover, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was 62. Born in Kincardine on September 2, 1957. Survived by his father Howard Kennedy (Isabel) of Brussels. Brother of Murray (Linda) Kennedy of Paisley, Gordon Kennedy and John (Karen) Kennedy both of Hanover. Special uncle of Bradley Kennedy, ... [Read more]

Phyllis Marie Campbell, of Ayton, passed away at SBGHC - Durham on  Thursday, October 17, 2019. She was 90. Born on March 10, 1929 to the late Louden and Lavina (nee Yandt) Davis. Phyllis was a kind, loving and devoted mother, gramma, great gramma and great great gramma. She was very involved with Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses ... [Read more]

Arthur Pfeffer, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Westmount Nursing Home in Kitchener on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was 89. Born on April 7, 1930 in Bentinck Township on the 4th Concession on the family farm to the late Heinrich "Henry" and Wilhelmina (nee Winter) Pfeffer. Arthur, known as "Art" or ... [Read more]