William Stanley "Stan" Purves, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was 91. Born in Bentinck Township on July 4, 1927 to the late John and Hazel (nee Willis) Purves. Better known as Stan by family and friends, he was employed for many years as a Stationary Engineer ... [Read more]

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert "Bob" Seim, of Hanover, announce his passing on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Hanover & District Hospital after a courageous battle with Cancer.  He was 84. Bob lived his life to the fullest.  Family, friends, work and travel were his passions. After graduating from ... [Read more]

Roy Fletcher, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, April 08, 2019. He was 84. Born on August 16, 1934 to the late Bruce and Evelyn Fletcher in Guelph, Ontario. Roy was the proud owner of Sports Travel Homes and will be remembered by his many clients for his kindness and ... [Read more]

Jeanette Wilhelmina Ann Brunner, of Hanover, passed away at Grey-Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Friday, March 22, 2019. She was 92. Born on August 29, 1926, in Neustadt, Ontario, to the late Erwin and Luella (nee Breutigam) Hilgartner.  Jeanette lived a busy and full life.  She worked hard with her husband Godfrey ... [Read more]

Anna "June" Johnson, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Monday, March 18, 2019. She was 56. Born in Toronto on October 14, 1962 to the late Frank and June "Helen" (nee Spencley) Johnson. June will be remembered by her infectious smile and greeting all that knew her with warmth and ... [Read more]

Annie Wilda Campbell, of Hanover, passed away at The Village Senior's Community, on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in her 99th year.   Born in Bruce Township on April 6, 1920 to the late William and Charlotte (nee McKay) Reid. Annie was born on the family farm near Glammis. After graduating high school, she and her sister ventured ... [Read more]

Donald Carl Ruhl, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was 87. Born on September 25, 1931 in Hanover to the late Theodore "Ted" and Arnetta (nee Holm) Ruhl. He was employed in a sawmill and the furniture business. Survived by sons Don Jr. Ruhl of Hanover, Gregory ... [Read more]

John "Kevin" Lahey, of Hanover, formerly of Cambridge and Goderich, passed away peacefully in his 93rd year after a full life on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Hanover & District Hospital. Born on September 29, 1926 on Bell Island, Newfoundland to the late Patrick and Annie (nee Clemens) Lahey. Kevin was a machinist and ... [Read more]

Melvin "Mel" Lipskie, of Hanover, passed away in his sleep in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, March 05, 2019. He was 89. Born in Hanover on February 11, 1930 to the late Chris and Hanna (nee Scheifele) Lipskie. "Mel" was employed for many years with Durham Furniture, Knechtel Furniture and Beaver Lumber and will ... [Read more]

Donald Calvin Garland, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at home with the love of his life Shirley by his side on Friday, March 1, 2019. He was 90. Born in Walkerton on New Years Day in 1929 to the late William "Bill" and Hattie (nee Hoare) Garland. Don worked happily for most of his life on his farm and as a Bee Keeper. He ... [Read more]

Mary Price (nee Seeley), of RR#4 Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday morning, February 26, 2019. She was 70. Born on March 18, 1948 to the late Robert "Bob" and Marie Seeley. Mary worked along side her husband on the farm and knew the true meaning of hard work. Survived by loving husband James ... [Read more]

Jacob Cecil Brewster, formerly of Hanover, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his residence in Newmarket on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was 39. Born on October 28, 1979 in Hanover to Cecil and Linda (nee Martin) Brewster. Loved son of Cecil and Linda (nee Martin) Brewster of Hanover. Younger brother to Adam Brewster (Sheri) ... [Read more]

Allan "Lefty" Willfang, WWII Veteran of the Canadian Navy, formerly of Hanover, passed away at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Arthur on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was 93. Born in Howick Tonwnship on September 29, 1925 to the late Henry and Emma (nee Sheerer) Willfang. Allan was known to his friends as "Lefty" and ... [Read more]

Gordon Ernest, of RR#1 Hanover, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was 71. Born on November 18, 1947 in Hanover, Ontario to the late Rueben and Ethel (nee Thedorff) Ernest. Gordon was employed for many years as a labourer for Interforest as well as the Bobbin Factory in Walkerton. A man of faith, he and Cleta ... [Read more]

Marjorie Mae Smith (nee Young) formerly of Hanover, passed away at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She was 83. Born on August 19, 1935 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Baker) Young. Marjorie raised her girls along with her late husband Samuel and truly enjoyed watching them grow up. She was a member of the Hanover ... [Read more]

Marion Pauline Becker (nee Monk), of Bentinck Township, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, February 2, 2019 in her 87th year. Born in Brant Township on October 7, 1932, to the late Oscar and Emma (nee Knapp) Monk.  Marion took great pride in raising her family, her career, and her involvement in her church. ... [Read more]

George Miller Arbuckle, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Friday, February 1, 2019. He was 93. Born on August 18, 1925 in Hamilton to the late George and Kathleen (nee McIsacc) Arbuckle. George was in the trucking industry with C.F. Transport for many years until his retirement. Survived by special ... [Read more]

John Keith Pudney, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. He was 92. Born on June 17, 1926 in Broadstairs, Kent, England to the late Reginald and Mabel (nee Quiney) Pudney. John was self employed until his retirement in the Electronics field. Survived by daughters Ruth Los ... [Read more]

Marjorie Elizabeth Berry, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Monday, January 28, 2019. She was 86.   Born in Bentinck Township on February 7, 1932 to the late Jacob and Irene (nee Schaus) Holler. Marjorie was a strong woman with integrity. She enjoyed being on the farm with her husband Clarence ... [Read more]

Cornelius Arend John Immanuel "Ed" Schipper of Neustadt, at the age of 74, passed away to be with his Heavenly Father on the morning of January 20, 2019 at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton. Born on April 12, 1944 in a concentration camp in Vught, The Netherlands to the late Arend and Jane (nee Testrake) Schipper. Ed had a great talent ... [Read more]

DUBRICK Ronald "Ron" James Dubrick, of Old Bridge Road, Hanover, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Friday, January 18, 2019. He was 78. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, on January 25, 1940, to the late George and Lavina (nee Bleach) Dubrick.  After Ron retired from Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro, he and Ruth moved ... [Read more]

Nick Jenei, of Hanover, formerly of Toronto, passed away peacefully at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was 87. Born in Besenyod, Hungary on November 1, 1931 to the late Andras and Julianna (nee Papp) Jenei. Survived by devoted daughter Monika (Vernon) Freer of Mildmay and daughter-in-law Noemi Jenei ... [Read more]

Robert " Bob" George Tilley, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. He was 76. Born on May 22, 1942 in Toronto, Ontario to the late Leonard and Phyllis (nee Irwin) Tilley. Bob was a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Fergus and was employed for over 27 years ... [Read more]

Marion Louise Schuknecht (Kaufman) in her 75th year lost her courageous brave battle with cancer on January 14, 2019 at Hanover and District Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband Douglas of 55 years, her daughters Pamela and Steven McLean of Harriston and Daeca and John Lennox of London.  Proud Nana to Kahland, Kyle & ... [Read more]

Linda Amelia Tramer (nee Frook), of Hanover, passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with cancer at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She was 69 years old.  Linda was born on June 23, 1949 in Walkerton to the late Carl and Mabel (nee Leifso) Frook. Linda was a gracious and adored woman who showed courage ... [Read more]

Steven Kent Berfelz, of RR#1 Walkerton, tragically was taken away from us on Friday, January 4, 2019. He was 53. 　 Born on July 22, 1965 in Listowel to Doreen (nee McClennan) Schuler and George Berfelz. Steven, a dedicated family man, not only to his wife and children but he was a father figure to many others. Steve enjoyed his son's ... [Read more]

  Douglas “Doug” Brownlee, of Hanover passed away after a brief illness at the Hanover and District Hospital on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, in his 89th year. Doug was born on May 31, 1930 in Hanover to the late Alexander and Clara (nee Klie) Brownlee. Doug was employed for many years at Knechtel Furniture as well as ... [Read more]

Beverley "Bev" Strucke, of Hanover, passed away after a brief illness at Innisfree Hospice, Kitchener on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was 80. Born on March 12, 1938 to the late Melvin "Mel" and Louisa Strucke. Survived by sons David (Jennifer) Strucke of Kitchener and John Strucke. Loved grandfather of Chloe Prideaux-Strucke ... [Read more]

Eileen Wiseman, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Monday, January 7, 2019. She was 89. Born on June 17, 1929 to the late Edward Henry and Anna Louisa (nee Steinhagen) Lerch. Eileen was employed with Saugeen Villa Nursing Home in Hanover. She was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church ... [Read more]

Teofil Polkiewicz, WWII Veteran, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, January 3, 2019, in his 100th year. Born in Warsaw, Poland, on May 20, 1919, to the late Stanislaw and Natalia (nee Wilbik) Polkiewicz.  Teofil enjoyed his career as a farmer, but also worked off the farm for short periods of time ... [Read more]

Ronald “Ron” John Kunkel, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.  He was 71. Born in Brant Township on December 18, 1947, to the late Henry and Jessie (nee Brindley) Kunkel. Survived by loving wife Susanne (nee Robson) of Hanover, and sons John (Angie) of Hanover, Ron (Bobbie ... [Read more]

Susan Ruth Cutting, of Brockton, passed away at Grey-Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Tuesday, December 25, 2018.  She was 58. Born on August 5, 1960, in Cambridge, Ontario, to John and May (nee Wilson) Hagarty.  Survived by sons Jesse Cutting of Kitchener, Dylan Cutting of Walkerton, and daughter Janna Cutting (Horia ... [Read more]

Lavina ‘Trudy’ Weltz (nee Weidendorf), formerly of Hanover, passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, in her 98th year.    Born in Bentinck Township on August 23, 1921, to the late John and Katherine (nee Schultz) Weidendorf. Lavina also known to many as Trudy, enjoyed her career ... [Read more]

Lynn Wedow, of RR#3 Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Hanover and District Hospital. She was 66. Born in Palmerston on October 13, 1952 to the late Nelson and Mary (nee Lennox) Gadke. Lynn enjoyed working as a Civil Servant at the Walkerton Post Office ... [Read more]

Bernice Huehn, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Friday, December 21, 2018. She was 85. Born on August 5, 1933 in Harriston to the late Clarence and Margaret (nee Bell) Ziegler. Bernice was a hard working woman, putting in many hours on the farm with Willard. She enjoyed crafting beautiful quilts in ... [Read more]

Lydia Vanslyke, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was 84. 　 Born on September 25, 1934 in Dubno, Russia to the late Wilhelm and Locada Hoffman. Lydia was employed as a Wooden Toy builder for many years at Stock's Wooden Toys. 　 Survived by loving ... [Read more]

Beverley Banks, son of Charles and Ruth Banks (nee Litt) passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16.  He was 87 years old.  Bev spent the majority of his working life at Sklar Peppler Furniture of Hanover.  His favourite time was spent with family and enjoying sunny summer days.  He will be deeply missed by his ... [Read more]

Greta Jolck Jacobsen, of RR1 Hanover, passed away at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Friday, December 14, 2018. She was 85. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on October 24, 1933, to the late Marius and Thorah (nee Jolck) Jacobsen.  Greta was passionate about volunteering her time, part of the Red Hat Society, Friends of the ... [Read more]

It is with tear filled eyes and broken hearts that we announce that Aaron Stadtlander, of Hanover, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the age of 24. Born in Hanover on July 18, 1994 to Paula (nee Stadtlander) and Trevor Herman. He had a passion for the outdoors and felt at home within nature. He enjoyed ... [Read more]

Wilfred Bill Fidler, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, Hanover on Thursday, December 6, 2018.  He was 90.  Born in Neustadt, son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Semen) Fidler.  Wilfred was self employed with Fidler Auto Body in Neustadt. Survived by loving wife Velma (Bailey) Fidler of Hanover.  ... [Read more]

Douglas "Doug" Fuehrer, of Ayton, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 04, 2018. He was 64. Born in Hanover on July 6, 1954 to the late Elmer and Marie (nee Grein) Fuehrer. Doug was employed with Normanby Township as a Grader Operator. He loved the outdoors and ... [Read more]

Earlien Catto, of R#1 Cargill, passed away at Guelph General Hospital, Guelph on Monday, December 3, 2018. She was 84. Born on January 17, 1934 to the late Earl and Mary (nee Vessie) Noble. Earlien enjoyed being a cook at the Chesley Nursing home for many years. Survived by son Darren (Mary Pat) Catto of R#2 Cargill, daughter Karen ... [Read more]

James "Jim" Frederick Messerschmidt, of R#1 Elmwood passed away at home with his loved ones by his side on Saturday, December 1, 2018, after a lengthy and courageous battle with illness.  He was 53. Born on April 25, 1965, to the late Clarence and Marie (nee Knapp) Messerschmidt.  He grew up on a farm in Brant ... [Read more]

Adriana Verlaan, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at North York General Hospital, Toronto on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was 96. Born in The Netherlands to the late Herman van Diest and Elisabeth van Diest-Ebbelaar, Adriana married Thomas Verlaan when they moved to Canada in 1954. In a unique ... [Read more]

Marilyn Mellish, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. She was 81. Born in Toronto, daughter of the late Stanley and Grace (nee Martin) Dollman. Marilyn was employed as a court clerk with the Ministry of Attorney General until retiring. She was ... [Read more]

Joyce Marie Ford, of Hanover, passed away at SBGHC-Walkerton, on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was 81. Born on October 21, 1937 in Chesley, Ontario to the late Russell and Rita (nee Mink) Harvie. Joyce married Robert "Bob" Ford on October 4, 1958. Joyce was employed as a Secretary to the Bank Manager at the Bank of Commerce ... [Read more]

Kenneth” Ken” Alan Johnston, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018, at London Health Science Centre - University Site in London, with family by his side in his 77th year. Born in Guelph, Ontario, on November 20, 1941, to the late Edgar and Marion (nee Root) Johnston. Ken was a loyal employee for Imperial ... [Read more]

Carol Wilson, of Hanover, passed away at LHSC-Victoria Hospital in London on Monday, November 12, 2018. She was 79. Born on September 24, 1939 to the late Leander and Frances (nee Hepburn) Bohnert. A devoted faithful member of Holy Family Church, she will be missed by her church family and the CWL. Survived by beloved son Tyler (Leslie) ... [Read more]

Passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Friday November 9th, 2018. Anna “Marie” Williamson (nee Rae) of Hanover, in her 80th year. Daughter of the late Roy and Zella (Dennison) Rae. Beloved wife of the late Reginald Williamson. Dear mother of Doug Williamson (Jacqui) of Parksville, B.C., Dale Williamson (Tammy) of Walkerton, ... [Read more]

Frank Herring, of R#1 Elmwood, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital, on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was 90. Born in Hackney, England on October 31, 1927 to the late Robert and Ellen (nee Wookey) Herring. Frank was a Technical Engineer Designer with Lumus Canada for many years. Survived by son John (Sylvia) Herring of Southampton, ... [Read more]